Haunted Hotel: The Thirteenth Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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SOMETIMES IT'S COMPLICATED

PostedDecember 25, 2016

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from"I'm a ghost, but at least I'm not dead" are there dead ghosts and alive ghosts?

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First of all, I get where LogieBaby is coming from, this game certainly is "dark" and I too would not have chosen to release this game on Christmas Eve. But, I happen to love "dark" games, and although this game had poor timing, I absolutely love it! It has a fresh storyline, and an interesting plot, something I would have expected more in the Phantasmat series, because.....I'm dead!

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First of all, I get where LogieBaby is coming from, this game certainly is "dark" and I too would not have chosen to release this game on Christmas Eve. But, I happen to love "dark" games, and although this game had poor timing, I absolutely love it! It has a fresh storyline, and an interesting plot, something I would have expected more in the Phantasmat series, because.....I'm dead!

This is Haunted Hotel's version of the Hatfield's and the McCoy's, where two close families become bitter rivals, both believing their causes are just. Both families became obsessed as they searched for infinate life. They did indeed find an ancient artifact to grant their quest for immortality, but the two families couldn't agree on how this powerful artifact should be used. The Baker family chose darkness, the Barlow family chose light, thus The Son's of Dusk, and The Som's of Dawn were created. The Baker family needs to kill 13 members of the Barlow family, you are number 12, your son Matt, will be number 13, unless you can stop the madness!

This Collector's Edition has it all, Morphing Objects, Achievements, hidden Jewels, and Ghostly Portraits to collect that will give you insight on the Baker family tree. You are indeed, dead! You will need energy to be able to pick items up, in the form of a Mini Game of somesort of course. This is a feature similar to the "filters" in the latest Mystery Trackers game.

The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with several different types, including Interactive List finds, Keywords in sentences, Silhouetted Shapes and moving items to uncover two identical objects to match.

The Mini Games are fairly easy, but there are a couple of trickier puzzles and multi layered puzzles available. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Energy game where you use your ghostly hand to catch energy orbs.

2) Fish a key out of the water by clicking when the ball is inside of the increasingly smaller target red zone.

3) Move the buttons into the correct spots based on their images.

4) Move the blue lock parts from the right and left disks into the center disk using rotation and directional arrows.

5) Collect energy by untangling spectral spheres.

6) Use the hint to complete the combination code.

7) Follow a recipe to make explosive powder.

8) Place all dishes correctly according to the clue .

9) Move the rods so they don't crooss over each other.

10) Arrange arrows so they all point downward, moving one arrow may affect another.

This Collector's Edition has: 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 1 Screensaver, 18 Achievements, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Collectible Baker Family Portraits, a Jewel Room, 20 Morphing Objects, 20 Collectible Jewels, a Secret Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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The title says it all.

PostedDecember 25, 2016

04solara

fromWarren, MI

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Just based on the demo, I found this to be an intriguing story line. It's clearly part of the Haunted Hotel series, and if you read the synopsis, you know what you're getting into before you play. The mini games had just the right amount of challenge, unlike some of the others I've played where you have to have a degree in physics or engineering to figure out. The graphics, while not live action, ...Show more

Just based on the demo, I found this to be an intriguing story line. It's clearly part of the Haunted Hotel series, and if you read the synopsis, you know what you're getting into before you play. The mini games had just the right amount of challenge, unlike some of the others I've played where you have to have a degree in physics or engineering to figure out. The graphics, while not live action, were very good. 5 stars! Show less

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Something different

PostedDecember 24, 2016

Koffie99

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

For the first time in a long time this game made me want to not skip a single puzzle. A slightly different HOP game that I enjoyed enough to want to comment and rate.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great game with some new approaches

PostedDecember 24, 2016

LosAngeHell

fromLos Angeles, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I think this is the best of the Haunted Hotel series and I highly recommend it. This will be a definite buy for me. My only criticism would be to make the puzzles harder. Otherwise, the game is fun and surprising.

I recommend this game!

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Fantastic. Best game in a long time

PostedDecember 26, 2016

FionaPa

fromDarwin, Australia

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoyed this game so much that I played it almost nonstop over the course of a day. Modern setting. Spooky themes. A good balance of adventure elements and HOPs. And a fun secret room challenge at the end.

I recommend this game!

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GET A GRASP ON REALITY IN THIS GAME

PostedDecember 24, 2016

sunnyglow

fromMerry Christmas! This game got me into the “spirit” to watch “The Christmas Carol.” It seems to dredge up some ghosts from the past!

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

6 CHAPTERS PLUS BONUS CHAPTER

OVERVIEW: Get a grasp – on reality that is! Enjoy a 5-star ghost story set in the Baker Hotel in which you, as a ghost, endeavor to save your kidnapped son and find out why you were killed. Search for the motives of the secret cult, Sons of Dusk, at the center of this mystery. Discover the history of your own family, the Barlows, and their relationship to this ...Show more

6 CHAPTERS PLUS BONUS CHAPTER

OVERVIEW: Get a grasp – on reality that is! Enjoy a 5-star ghost story set in the Baker Hotel in which you, as a ghost, endeavor to save your kidnapped son and find out why you were killed. Search for the motives of the secret cult, Sons of Dusk, at the center of this mystery. Discover the history of your own family, the Barlows, and their relationship to this cult. I do like the gameplay from the demo. The graphics are dark with scenes presented in black-and-white imagery. The lack of color provides a ghostly feel to the game. The pace is excellent with an excellent array of activities and an engaging story. The game should appeal to all levels of gamers; however, some of those who are expert gamers will probably be disappointed by the array of easy puzzles.

HOP SCENES: The demo includes the usual HOP scenes including a list of items, a silhouette scene, a matching scene and a storybook scene to give background information for the story. The storybook scene in the demo is beautifully done on a metallic etching.

PUZZLES: The puzzles are easy. There are two which are played to provide you energy to perform activities in your ghostly state. In one you collect energy orbs with your hand. This seemed more of a HOP scene to me. The other is a thematic modified rope puzzle. The rest of the puzzles are the usual sliding tiles puzzles to move items into position, matching puzzles for which you are given a written code to solve the puzzle, and an assembly puzzle to create an explosive. There is also a manual dexterity puzzle to hit the red zone on a bar. My favorite puzzle is a modified rope puzzle in which you must untangle rods instead of a rope. Very creatively done and the only puzzle I felt was even slightly difficult.

SHOULD I PLAY OR STAY AWAY: If you like easy games with an engaging story, you may like this game. This game is a well-constructed with a good pace. The puzzles and HOP scenes are standard fare with little evidence of innovation or creativity. Still, with an excellent gaming script, it is one to play if only to discover the mystery behind the feuding families and the secret cult. I will purchase this game as an SE. I am too much in the Christmas mood to play a dark, ghostly adventure this weekend.

LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips: 15 to 90 seconds

EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
19 Achievements (From what I could ascertain)
Collect 20 Jewels
Collect 12 portraits
20 Morphing objects:
Replay 13 Puzzles and 16 HOP scenes
10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art, Music, Screensaver, Secret Room

HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES

HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette
B. Matching. Match up pairs
C. Storybook sequence. Excellent use of scene background. Locate items listed in BOLD letters on a metallic etching.
D. List of items

PUZZLES:
A. Collection puzzle. Using your hand, collect energy orbs to restore your energy. More of a HOP scene. Rating: 1
B. Manual Dexterity puzzle. Stop a red ball moving right and left until the slider hits the red zone. 3X. the red section gets smaller with each trial. Rating: 1
C. Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide colored tokens into their proper location. Rating: 2
D. Sliding tiles puzzle. Slide two sets of lock parts into their proper slots in the middle of a garage door mechanism. Rating: 2
E. Rope puzzle. Untangle ropes to restore your energy. Rating: 2
F. Lock puzzle. Open a lock by following a code on a piece of paper. Rating: 2
G. Assembly puzzle. Follow written instructions on the preparation of an explosive Rating: 2
H. Matching puzzle. Move the positions of plates up-and-down to match those on a piece of paper. Rating: 2
I. Rope puzzle. Loosely based on a rope puzzle – move rods up-and-down so they do not cross each other. Rating: 3 Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Thriller, Mystery, Hidden Object Game

PostedJanuary 1, 2017

moonbeam3434

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent game Haunted Hotel: The Thirteenth!! This game has it all. Mystery, Thriller, solve a murder!!!

Keeps you on the edge of your seat while you are playing! I recommend this game highly!
Play the demo then you will be hooked into buying this game!

Excellent job Big Fish, I love these types of games, keep them coming!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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great game

PostedJanuary 6, 2017

denniann2

fromharrisonburg, virginia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i usually don't review a demo i have done but i need to make a comment on something in the demo. i feel sure that matt has been taken away in a Dodge Charger from the 1970's and the refill for the gas is behind the license plate and i had one and it felt strange filing up the tank from the side. it makes sense that unless you know cars you wouldn't know that, but i am just ...Show more

i usually don't review a demo i have done but i need to make a comment on something in the demo. i feel sure that matt has been taken away in a Dodge Charger from the 1970's and the refill for the gas is behind the license plate and i had one and it felt strange filing up the tank from the side. it makes sense that unless you know cars you wouldn't know that, but i am just saying..........haha!!!

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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BARLOW VERSUS BAKER

PostedApril 16, 2017

charlene_lane

fromWellington, New Zealand

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Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

This really is an enjoyable game. The story line is good, there is plenty to do in each scene and there is a sense of urgency to get the tasks done. The game has:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Hardcore and Custom modes of play;
* Achievements Room;
* Interactive map;
* Find 20 morphing objects, 20 Jewels and 12 Portraits in game and ...Show more

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

This really is an enjoyable game. The story line is good, there is plenty to do in each scene and there is a sense of urgency to get the tasks done. The game has:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Hardcore and Custom modes of play;
* Achievements Room;
* Interactive map;
* Find 20 morphing objects, 20 Jewels and 12 Portraits in game and bonus;
* Secret Room.

The graphics are excellent and everywhere is crystal clear and sharp to the eye. Items are easy to locate. Sound is good with lots of creepy sounds. The music plays quietly in the background.

The hidden object games are straightforward, silhouette and uncover 6 pairs. These are all very easy to do and items are clear to see and grab.

The mini-games are all easy to accomplish and I played them all without any difficulty. Most only take a few minutes to.

There are morphing objects, portraits and jewels to find throughout the game and bonus. These are easy to spot, however, a finger comes over them anyway, so no chance of missing them.

I didn't need to use the interactive map at all because there are not a lot of scenes and it is very easy to remember where tasks are to do.

The bonus game is separate from the main game, which takes place 20 years later. This had a good length, which I enjoyed.

Once you have finished the bonus, you can go to the Secret Room which you will need to find 4 Necronomix, 8 suns, 12 ritual blades, 16 runic symbols, 20 masks and 1 ghost. This is timed and you can replay and better your time if you wish. I did this in 10 minutes - can you better it?

All up the game and bonus took me about 6 hours or so to do. I really enjoyed it, however it was quite an easy game to play.

Overall, I think its worth having a look at. I liked the creepy feel and the storyline.

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I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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not exactly a hit...

PostedDecember 30, 2016

fiewi1

fromon my puffy cloud...

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Well, this game left me a bit puzzled. Although I love thrillers and the whole eerie atmosphere, this specific game didn't win me over. It's like those TV shows that seem to have it all, but at the end, something's missing. So, that's the case here too. All is great, but something's not quite there. Maybe the plot needed more time, scenes and inspiration to unravel...

I recommend this game!

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