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- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:835
- Reviews Submitted:318
- First Review:October 21, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 25, 2025
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Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen
Journey into the mythical Snowfall Kingdom and investigate the disappearance of children in Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Another Side Of Snow White!
PostedOctober 11, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This was a game that premiered in 2011 and featured for the first time Kai and Gerda. It's another twist on the tale of "Snow White" with a little "Beauty and the Beast" thrown in for good measure. I'm also reminded a bit of Elsa from "Frozen".
This is an older game, so you will have a map, but you must get around on your own. The hints only help you if you're in that particular room where the hint is, so sometimes you'll have to go from room to room before you find what you need.
The snowy scenes in this game were breathtaking! That being said, I could only give it 4 stars because the fragmented hidden object scenes were a bit too frequent (and seemed to be nothing but silvery objects) and the puzzles didn't seem to have much variety. Other than that, it was a solid game with an interesting story line.
Save the children!
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: The Legacy
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Timeless Classic!
PostedOctober 4, 2018
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I've played this game half a dozen times since it was first released in 2012...and I still love it!
The thrill of this game for me is definitely the ENORMOUS spooky castle. On top of that, Anna transports herself into photos of memories and then you get to explore those worlds, as well. You definitely get more bang for your buck! There's a teleportable map and even playing at an advanced level I found the hints to be very helpful.
I've played every single Grim Tales game up to this point and this is still one of the best in the series!
I recommend this game!
Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince
Investigate the disappearance of the chancellor's daughter and uncover the long lost kingdom of the exiled Frog Prince!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
A Frog Can Kiss More Than One Princess!
PostedSeptember 30, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is a Blue Tea beauty from 2011, but I still pull it out and play it now and again because it's one of my favorites.
Set in Germany, it's the tale of the immortal frog prince and how he keeps starting his life over and over again with new princesses (I'll let which one's be a surprise), only to lose them to old age. I was enchanted by the shrines he created for each one of his lovely brides. Now our fairy tale detective must help stop the curse!
This game is 7 years old, so it doesn't have the fancier bells and whistles of the new games, like customization or teleportation maps. You will have hints but they only help you with the numerous fragmented hidden object scenes. A couple of times I did need help finding something (like the oar) but was able to look it up on the Big Fish Forum.
Once completed, you will be able to play again in "hard mode" (no hints or skips), which will unlock a couple of doors you missed the first time around.
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Phantom Reflection
A mysterious mirror is causing havoc in your client's house!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Breaking Mirrors Brings Bad Luck!
PostedSeptember 29, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Another beauty from Daily Magic Productions!
A young survivor from the first Ominous Objects game (Family Portrait) is all grown up and has become an expert in solving mysteries involving ominous objects...last time it was portraits, this time it's mirrors!
Like the first game, this one is also nice and long, so you get your money's worth. A lot of people are turned off by the blue, pink and purple graphics, but I'm a fan of them myself...I think they're beautiful and adored the graphics!
The puzzles were relatively simple and fun. One difference I noticed from the first one is the ability to choose match-3 over the hidden objects scenes, if you wish.
If you like Mr. Jenkins from the first game...he's back! The ending was left a bit open and I'm looking forward to see if they resolve it in future games.
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Family Portrait
A father returns home to find his children missing - all but one, who refuses to say a word...
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Buyer Beware...This Piece Of Real Estate Comes With A Very High Price!!!
PostedSeptember 22, 2018
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
In order to save your family from a powerful man bent on revenge, you must enter a world of portraits to save your wife and 4 children.
This game was BREATHTAKING! It took place in a huge castle, where each room was more beautiful than the one before. Because the castle was so enormous, the game was rather lengthy...which I love. There were many fun puzzles and interesting hidden object scenes along the way. You even get a cute cat helper, Mr. Jenkins!
I agree that the voiceovers were a bit annoying, but at least you could skip the cut scenes. I did hit a glitch and have to start all over, but I was able to skip it the 2nd time around, so it wasn't insurmountable.
I recommend this game!
Can you escape a madman’s grasp before it’s too late?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
The Maze Saga Continues!
PostedSeptember 14, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
While this game was not my favorite of the series, it's still a good game and definitely worth playing!
The basic premise is that you've been kidnapped, poisoned and you must get yourself and a fellow hostage away from a mad man. The game was decent in length and there were plenty of fun mini-games along the way. I found the hidden object scenes a bit annoying, but at least you can customize the settings & quickly skip them. Look forward to a cool surprise ending!
I recommend this game!
Dark Realm: Queen of Flames
Without warning, a group of mysterious figures arrives and reduces your village to flames and rubble. What do they want... and who is controlling them?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Loads of Fiery Fun!
PostedSeptember 8, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I really loved the way this game started out.
You have to move stealthily from point to point to hide from everything from banshees to dragons. At one point, the dragon even knocked everything off of your screen...your map, your journal...even your hint button!
I think it was the middle that started to lag for me. It sort of went from excitement to ho-hum back to excitement again, at the end.
The music and graphics were beautiful and the mini-games and hidden object scenes were interesting. It was also nice & lengthy.
I recommend this game!
The killer from an unsolved case returns for more blood!
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 12 found this review helpful
Time-Traveling Auntie To The Rescue!
PostedSeptember 2, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Once again, the family turns to Anna and skull daddy to save the day. This time it's her niece Jackie, who you may remember she rescued when she was younger.
I was a bit disappointed in this one. Maybe it's because the series has gone on so long they've ran out of relatives and they're running through them once again. Also, as the other reviewers noted, it was a bit short.
If you're reading this, Elephant Games, please go back to the beautiful mansions and countryside cottages that made these games so beautiful to begin with. The ugly hotel rooms and police stations didn't do it justice.
Still, it wasn't bad. The HOS were fun and I enjoyed going back to different time periods. I will continue to buy this series because you always want to see what happens next.
I recommend this game!
Fear For Sale: Mystery of McInroy Manor
Emma Roberts has been tasked with writing a story about an old haunted manor. Help her explore the McInroy Estate!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
A Haunted Mansion Classic!
PostedJuly 9, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have to admit...I didn't care for this game to begin with. It came out in 2010, so there is no map or customization and the HO scenes put quite a strain on my aging peepers, but the more I played the game, the more I liked it!
This is the first in the "Fear For Sale" series about a journalist that has access to spooky places (a dream job, in my opinion). Despite the crude graphics, I found myself getting drawn into the story.
If you're like me and you can't pass on a haunted house story, just give it a try!
Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker
After leaving something in your car, a hitchhiker vanishes! Track her down and return her things in Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A Campfire Ghost Story Come To Life!
PostedJuly 6, 2018
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game is several years older, so it doesn't have a map or the bells and whistles of the newer games, but don't let that deter you...it's an excellent game!
This story reminds me of one we used to tell around the campfire when I was a scout...about the girl that left her sweater in the car? There's much more to this particular story though, as it involves an entire town.
This game was pretty lengthy for a SE. The graphics were creepy and yet inviting (for those of us that love creepy scenes). Even without a map, it's fairly easy to get around. I played in expert mode and when I needed to find my way, I kept hitting the hint button until I was where I needed to be.
This is the first game of a very cool series...enjoy!
I recommend this game!