tophatmcgee's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:173
- Reviews Submitted:52
- First Review:August 3, 2016
- Most Recent Review:October 2, 2023
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When the game worlds collapse, help can only come from one place. The real world!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 25 found this review helpful
I am so Happy!!!
PostedOctober 3, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have been waiting and waiting for this to come out since I beta tested it. The story line is excellent, the graphics are as good as they get, the puzzles were clever. I know that I haven't played the whole release yet, but the beta was so spectacular that I am diving right in. I strongly encourage everyone to try the demo and see if this doesn't look like just the sort of jump start to these that we have been waiting for. ( and contrary to popular opinion, I LIKE St. G!)
I recommend this game!
Go on an unforgettable puzzle adventure into a magical world populated with magical animals and help restore the balance!
Overall rating
1
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5
Such a Disappointment
PostedOctober 3, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I was kind of excited to see this on a $2.99 special, it sounded cute and these are fun for a change of pace. But ugh, I got through 2 puzzles and had to let it go. Maybe for a beginner, but the handholding was irritating. If you are looking for a challenge, pass this one up, there are plenty of other Griddlers that will give you what you are looking for. So far, the Halloween one is the best!
I don't recommend this game.
Can you find and catch the notorious Sea Ripper?
Overall rating
5
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5
Got this on a special, I am glad that I did
PostedSeptember 22, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This may be a 4 year old game, but it holds up very well. The graphics are good, the puzzles are challenging, the story is excellent. I need to check out some of the others. This was a good length as well with several new areas to explore. The map is a huge plus, I have started skipping games without jumping maps just because they get tedious. No worries here!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop an ancient darkness before it’s too late?
Overall rating
1
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Boy, do I hope that I remember the name Shadowplay.....
PostedSeptember 8, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
so that I don't get any more of them! I don't know what it is about this series, but I really, really dislike it. And I like most of what I have played from Mad Head Games. In the first place, they seem to like a gimmick, this time it is an amulet. Which is fine, I have liked plenty of those, the cameras, the alchemy kit, etc, but could this be any more boring? I don't think so. The same game play, time after time. And it has zero challenge.
Speaking of which, all of the games were so easy. I could not believe how little effort that 85% of them took. The dialogue is slow and clunky, the story board games were childish. Absolutely no challenge to this game, unless you count the challenge that I had staying alert enough to finish it. And believe you me, I could not wait to be done.
This is the 2nd Shadowplay game that I played and I loathed them both.
This is the 2nd Shadowplay game that I played and I loathed them both.
I could almost recommend this for beginners, but I would not want to turn them off the genre! This is a hard no from me going forward.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop an evil entity from taking over in time?
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
What a disappointment
PostedAugust 24, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I had high hopes, but they were dashed. This is one of those disconnected games, where you want to be engaged with other characters and your surroundings, but you never really feel immersed. There isn't enough background to feel part of, you have the spots you interact with, and that is it. The characters give you their dialogue, but you never really feel a part of them. The story is weak. The games and HOPs are amazingly simple and the game feels like it is about an hour, if that. I know that it has chapters, but it really just feels like one long, run on sentence. I cannot give this even half of a thumbs up.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save a young heir from Saint Germain in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
This one is a keeper
PostedAugust 11, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Other than the very last mini game, which is the type that I hate and I admit that I am probably in the minority, this is an excellent addition to the series. I like the ones that feature SG, and it is always great when he gets his comeuppance. I love watching him stomp around. Good graphics, I like the vintage feel. Great story line, I am sad that I didn't get the CE version, that is my only regret on this one.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop an ancient evil from breaking free?
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Well, this was not what I expected
PostedJuly 25, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Or what I was hoping for. I really like this series, but this one was lukewarm. It was very, very short for one thing. And really easy. I may be in the minority here, but I like puzzles as much as HOPs, (maybe even more), and these were too easy and not many of them. Not a bad game, but one for beginners really.
I recommend this game!
Embark on a secret mission to save Princess Isabella!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Not the Best, but not the worst either, good for beginners
PostedMay 5, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This was a rather short game, I enjoyed it overall but there are a few blips there. The dialogue was mismatched, that could be a language thing and overall wasn't too distracting. Of more consequence was the mismatched to the storyline, at one time they say that there is one more apple, but you know darn well there are two. There were a few instances like that, don't want to give too much away. And again, not hard to get around.
The biggest downside was the games. The HOGs were okay, no complaint there, but the mini games were only 3 types really. And not very challenging. I am not a fan of having to move a ball through a tunnel without hitting the sides, that was used a lot! It just isn't much of a game to me. The other is the small, only one object to find 5 times game, those are wayyyy too easy. And there were several of those too. A couple others, go through the catacombs, steer a ship, match the symbols, those are okay.
So overall, a pleasant enough way to while away a couple of hours, but I would suggest getting it as a special or with a coupon.
I recommend this game!
After your friend is abducted, can you escape the cemetery?
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
If it weren't for the ending.............
PostedMarch 29, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
this would have been a 5 star review. I loved that there were different games in there, I like that there is a mix of HOPs and puzzles, I loved the storyline., I like the Redemption series. But, and this is a big one, that ending absolutely sucked! Not that it was a bad ending, not that it was a good ending, that is was a cheap cop out ending that gave no closure whatsoever. In fact, it was like there was a whole story and final game missing. Okay, I have enough of an imagination and storytelling ability that I can fix one up for myself, but that is not what we are here for. So, I recommend the game except for that one thing.
I recommend this game!
Can you keep history from destroying the present?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Good until the ending
PostedMarch 20, 2019
tophatmcgee
fromKC, MO
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I did enjoy playing the game, even though there are a few holes in the story. Why...........no, I won't put any spoilers in. However, I do have to say that the ending is lacking. It just suddenly ends. I hate when they do that, give me some closure!
I recommend this game!