JulzCat's Profile
Stat Summary
- 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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Depths of Betrayal Collector's Edition
Stop a mechanical monster before it destroys an entire town in Depths of Betrayal! Uncover the truth and stop the terrifying machine!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Just Love Those Punch Cards!
PostedAugust 16, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
(137)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 one a few times over the years, and I always find it to be entertaining. It's more "FROG" than "HOG", but I like that. The story isn't particularly original, but it's a beautiful game, and there's LOTS to do in it. The mini-games were also a hoot, not overly difficult at all. I have the CE version, which adds an extra chapter that gives you the closure you need if you just want the bad guy to get his karma. Loved it!
I recommend this game!
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
Find a kidnapped teenage girl and save yourself in Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek, a fun Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Still A Great Game After All These Years
PostedAugust 13, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Evil Pumpkin: The Lost Halloween
(58)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
This was one of the first HOGs that I ever played, and I STILL enjoy it after all these years. I love the evidence board where you put all the clues into categories, and the autumn atmosphere of Maple Creek is enchanting. A great beginning to a great series!
I recommend this game!
Evil Pumpkin: The Lost Halloween
Seek the help of Lemuel Barnabas and unravel the mystery of what happened to Halloween in this ludicrous and imaginative hidden object adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Best Halloween Game Ever!!!
PostedAugust 11, 2016
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
If you liked the movie "Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas", you will definitely be into this game. It was a toughie, so you might want to play in beginner's mode even if you normally don't (there will be no HO scenes unless you do beginners anyway).
It felt more like a large file game then it did a HOG. There are points where you will get stuck and hints won't be provided, so you'll have to peek now and again at the Big Fish forums or YouTube videos (especially for the ending).
My absolute FAVORITE part was collecting all the candy to buy decorations for my backyard for Halloween. This game really got me in the mood for costumes and trick-or-treating!
I recommend this game!
Sacra Terra: Angelic Night
The demons of the Seven Deadly Sins have broken free of their fiery prison and taken up residence in Sacra Terra!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Seven Deadly Sins, One Great Game!
PostedAugust 8, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Grim Tales: Bloody Mary
(66)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is a game I've came back to play again and again because it's so cool! The cut scenes are as good as any movie, the graphics are amazing, and the story line is very riveting. This goes down as one of my favorite HOGs of all time!
I recommend this game!
City Style
Become an editor of City Style magazine in this challenging Hidden Object game! Use your keen eye for fashion to succeed.
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Fun For Girls Young And Old
PostedAugust 5, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol
(74)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This game turned out to be better than I expected! The HO scenes were relative to the game (instead of just looking through a pile of random junk), the mini-games were challenging (especially the moving furniture games) and my absolute FAVORITE part? The hints that were circled in lipstick!
The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is because if you stop playing, you have to start the scene from the beginning.
I recommend this game!
Living Legends: Ice Rose Collector's Edition
Novelist Edward Grand has found evidence of a terrible tragedy in the city of Rosemount and sets off to investigate!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
What A Gorgeous Game!
PostedAugust 2, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death
(52)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 is one I've came back to play a few times because it's SO BEAUTIFUL! The lovely graphics and music, interesting story line, and fun mini-games definitely makes this one worth playing.
FYI, in the CE version, there is a whole other chapter, quite lengthy, that makes the purchase worth it.
I recommend this game!
Christmasville
Help the creatures of Christmasville discover the truth about missing Santa Claus in this eye-popping Hidden Object Christmas adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Too Much Dialogue, Not Enough Christmas
PostedAugust 1, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Gourmania
(24)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I REALLY wanted to like this game, I love all games related to Christmas, but I just couldn't get into this one.
There was too much dialogue, and it was all over the place. I normally don't skip conversations while I'm playing games, but I had to in order to get through this one. The music wasn't Christmasy either, which was a bummer.
That being said, the scenes were beautiful and I did enjoy the mini-games. This might be a game that's suitable for young children or beginners, but it wasn't for me.
Gourmania
Slice and dice your way to the top of the gourmet food chain in this nutritious Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A Game You'll Want To Play Again And Again!
PostedJuly 28, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose
(93)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I've been playing this game for years and STILL love to come back and play it again.
I love hidden object games that revolve around food, and very few exist, so the Gourmania series is a real treat for me. It's part HO, part time-management. I love how accurate the food process is, getting to choose from a large variety of restaurants, and upgrading the kitchen appliances and utensils. I truly enjoyed it!
I recommend this game!
Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age is in full swing in this decadent adventure. Bring this legendary American novel to life!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
A Classic Come To Life!
PostedJuly 25, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Echoes of Sorrow
(29)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I was pleasantly surprised by this game. I enjoyed being "read" a classic novel whilst playing a game and I had fun decorating my library.
The HO scenes can be a little tough, but there's the hint button. I liked collecting the books, and the words were fairly easy to guess once you collected a few letters. It's a good game for when you want to take things slow and easy.
By the way, the profanity didn't bother me (it was only one word). This really isn't a game oriented towards children anyway, given that there's extra-marital affairs and murder involved.
I recommend this game!
Echoes of Sorrow
Listen to the Echoes of Sorrow and remember who you are as you explore your memories in this fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
The Game That Made Me Fall In Love With Hidden Object Games
PostedJuly 20, 2016
JulzCat
fromCharlotte, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Insane Cold: Back to the Ice Age
(61)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've played this game several times over the years and STILL love playing it. It was one of the first I played that made me truly fall for HO games. The graphics and music are beautiful, the story line is sad, but original. In my book, it's neither too long nor too short.
My only criticism would be that the hints aren't really useful, but you can always look up the Big Fish walk-through for this game (it was REALLY helpful).
I recommend this game!