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5 / 5

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An A+ For Effort

PostedJanuary 27, 2023

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fromOK, 2023, let's see what you can do, cuz your predecessors...you fill in the blank!

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

We all know that the new games over a period of time are not going well save for a few developers. I'm sure there are various reasons for this. The monotony of most of the new games over the past four years has been stultifying. That's why I searched for games created between 2011-2015 and, I'll tell you what, I found some gems! So, keeping this in mind, I took a chance and purchased this game. ...Show more

We all know that the new games over a period of time are not going well save for a few developers. I'm sure there are various reasons for this. The monotony of most of the new games over the past four years has been stultifying. That's why I searched for games created between 2011-2015 and, I'll tell you what, I found some gems! So, keeping this in mind, I took a chance and purchased this game. The Pachyderm and I have not gotten along sometimes due to the rehashing of the same themes/puzzles/HOPS in each and every game. So, this is the first Elephant game I've purchased in a long time and I'm not disappointed. True, the graphics don't hold a candle to the incredible hand-drawn worlds of yesteryear. But still, they are very good. And the main character is not some Valley-speak-bimbo. She's a boomer- just like me!! Thank you, Elephant, for recognizing your demographic! And thank you for not starting the game immediately with some of the oldest chores out there, namely the broken key and the pot of dirt...which sadly, in the past, you relied on to our frustration. Great story! Love the puzzles- they ain't easy! Just had to jump in and say 'thanks' for upping the bar and giving your old format the "heave-ho" (see? only boomers would know that phrase lol)! Show less

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NEW PODCAST: - IS DR. FRANKENSTEIN HIDING OUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

PostedJanuary 26, 2023

sunnyglow

fromLocation? Anywhere but this mecca for murder! This burg has a murder rate higher than most large cities!

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 32 pages

Engage in some sleuthing as you help a widow, Emily, investigate a series of murders within her town. After a period of mourning the death of her husband, Emily, with a little help from her friends, is creating a new life for herself. As a former journalist, her new interest is murder most foul, ...Show more

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 32 pages

Engage in some sleuthing as you help a widow, Emily, investigate a series of murders within her town. After a period of mourning the death of her husband, Emily, with a little help from her friends, is creating a new life for herself. As a former journalist, her new interest is murder most foul, helping the police locate the perpetrators as well as sharing her stories as a podcaster. This game has Emily investigating two murders, one in the first chapter and another in the bonus chapter.

I loved this game for its story and feel it is a vast improvement for Elephant Games. However, I enjoy this type of game genre (murder mysteries). Personally, did not feel the game needed a “warning” concerning graphic or unsettling content. I have seen much worse from a former developer, Mad Head Games; however, there are some who might find it unsettling.

I feel the pace is decent. The story is excellent and will have you trying to guess the culprit behind the murders. However, it is obvious Elephant is downsizing their HOPA games. There are not as many activities as in previous games. There are less collectibles and less mini-games and HOP scenes. Nevertheless, I would rather have a well-designed short game than one which is loaded with activities but is somewhat boring. There are 36 collectibles – twelve (12) morphing personal items and twenty-four (24) puzzle pieces which are used to play a jigsaw puzzle upon completion of the game. To give the game a current feel to it, the developer has two gimmicks – a phone and a recorder to record people’s voices.

MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 21 achievements.
• Collect 12 personal items and 24 puzzle pieces to create a puzzle in a Secret Room
• Get a phone and microphone to record people’s voices.
• 6 wallpapers along with screensavers, concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 mini-games

BONUS CHAPTER: I believe this is a prequel. Emily is off to solve another murder in which a struggling widow, who is in prison, has been sentenced for the murder of her neighbor, a wealthy businessman. The murder is illogical with a lack of motive for this widow. The money she saved for her daughter to have a medical procedure was stolen at the time she supposedly murdered this businessman. Discover the weird set of circumstances related to this case. I found the story behind the game fascinating. Usually, I can figure out the culprit and motive long before it is revealed; however this murder had me stumped until the very end. The chapter is a nice addition to the game, if for no other reason than the whodunit aspect of the game. However, as with the main game, there are few activities with only five (5) HOP scenes and three (3) mini-games. The player will continue to collect the collectibles within the scenes.

HOP SCENES: There are not many activities within this game. There are only seventeen (17) scenes, thirteen of which can be replayed upon completion of the game. There are also a few mini-HOP scenes with six items to be located. Most of the scenes are standard lists of items with little interactivity. There are also a few silhouette scenes. The developer did include one scene in which the player must search for parts of the scene and not items per se. There is also a scene in which items are located within words highlighted within a narrative. There is one scene in which items are placed within their proper location within a scene.

MINI-GAMES: There are not many within this game. There are nineteen (19) mini-games, thirteen (13) of which can be replayed upon completion of the game. There are a few puzzles which I did enjoy. However, for the most part, many of the puzzles are very easy, a tad too easy for my taste. To me, entering a combination into a lock is NOT a puzzle. This is something everyone does daily. There are quite a few picture puzzles which is something new for Elephant as well. I felt the picture puzzles were thrown in as filler for the game.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:

A. Logic puzzle. Using a crane pick up items and place them into position on a square grid so all spaces are filled.
B. Matching puzzle. Turn 12 keys (6 on each grid) to create matches of the key ends.
C. Sequence puzzle. Press on numbers on cones in ascending order. Parts of the cones must be moved to disclose the numbers.
D. Sequence puzzle. Rotate the dials on 4 valves so all point to zero. They must be turned in a specific sequence.
E. Sequence puzzle Place 10 cards in the proper sequence to create a logical story
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Switch puzzle. Switch hexagonal shaped fragments to restore an image of a painting.
G. Matching puzzle. Rotate parts on a key until they match those on a given lock.
H. Assembly puzzle. Move dials up and down to move plus enlarge and diminish the size of the picture fragments to restore pictures

***I awarded this game 5 stars because of the improved quality of this game over others offered by this developer within the last year. Show less

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Well Done

PostedFebruary 12, 2023

InSearchOfFun

fromVirginia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It is really hard to take something so familiar and make it feel like brand new. This one exceeded. I liked the clues and the bonus chapter was short and simple but well written. The story lines were good.

I recommend this game!

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She was there.

PostedFebruary 7, 2023

RPgames

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Went back and forth on a 5 star or 4star. In the end it was a good game but there are better games. A mellow game with an ok story line as I was not sure what it was. I maybe a little tough on that but it is a Detective mystery game, so I guess that was the story line.
Like most games of this type you look for clues and items to help you find the bad guy.
Voice actors were good and graphic's ...Show more

Went back and forth on a 5 star or 4star. In the end it was a good game but there are better games. A mellow game with an ok story line as I was not sure what it was. I maybe a little tough on that but it is a Detective mystery game, so I guess that was the story line.
Like most games of this type you look for clues and items to help you find the bad guy.
Voice actors were good and graphic's were fine maybe a little old school.
The game did freeze on me twice. Have no idea why as I restarted the game it was fine.
The bonus part was ok . One has to find a prize as they call it in each scene which were a little easy . Also a puzzle piece was needed to be found with these being harder to find,
Try the game first and if you like it the rest will be the same pretty much. Show less

I recommend this game!

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A fun, who "dunnit" type game

PostedJanuary 29, 2023

redhotlady1

fromchicago, il

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved the game, I dislike the fairy type games, so I was appreciative of this one. Good story, good puzzles, some new twists on things

I recommend this game!

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It happened Here: Streaming Lives Collector's Edition

PostedJanuary 28, 2023

andrewhow110

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games by this developer and it makes a change to play a game based on crime

I recommend this game!

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It Happened Here: Collector's Edition

PostedJanuary 26, 2023

tweety1956

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved game. Could have been a longer trial.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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A game worth playing

PostedJanuary 26, 2023

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

As far as HOPA games go lately, I really enjoyed playing this game. Good graphics, decent storyline and smooth gameplay. The game was a bit easy but I was playing the casual level, so I'm betting it's a bit more challenging on expert level.

I loved that they didn't overload the item list at the bottom...no scrolling back and forth looking for the item you need.

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As far as HOPA games go lately, I really enjoyed playing this game. Good graphics, decent storyline and smooth gameplay. The game was a bit easy but I was playing the casual level, so I'm betting it's a bit more challenging on expert level.

I loved that they didn't overload the item list at the bottom...no scrolling back and forth looking for the item you need.

I didn't deduct any stars for this but I saw some errors in item names as they related to what they do. Example, a butterfly pin/brooch that you use to open a lock was called a "butterfly bandage" ???

Two things that bother me, with this game and most HOPA games, is

#1 leaving a search area open/sparkling after you have found all the items only because there is a note in there (that once you read it, you don't need it anymore) and

#2 if you miss a hidden puzzle piece, it doesn't allow you to go back at the end of the game, to find it and be able to finish the special room (which wasn't very exciting anyway). For a CE game they could add a little bit more to the bonus area. The bonus game though was equally as fun to play as the main game was. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Great Game

PostedJanuary 26, 2023

aquarices

fromHarrisburg, PA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I haven't finished the game yet, but from what I have played thus far it is a very good game. The storyline is pertinent to the game and the hidden objects and other puzzles are at an appropriate level of difficulty. Graphics are competitive with other platforms as well.

I recommend this game!

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Ready for investigate

PostedJanuary 30, 2023

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

After the death of her husband, Emily becomes a detective and assists the police in solving murder cases. The story is exciting, but the hint at the beginning of the game due to possibly disturbing scenes could have been saved. Every crime thriller on TV is more gory than the scenes in this game.
The graphics can be described as bombastic, almost like a real movie. When the main character runs, ...Show more

After the death of her husband, Emily becomes a detective and assists the police in solving murder cases. The story is exciting, but the hint at the beginning of the game due to possibly disturbing scenes could have been saved. Every crime thriller on TV is more gory than the scenes in this game.
The graphics can be described as bombastic, almost like a real movie. When the main character runs, his hair even blows! I found the music to be pleasantly subtle.
There are 12 search objects and 24 puzzle pieces to be found, which can also be completed after the end of the game. Despite an intensive search, I did not find two search objects at the two locations. But since only the puzzle pieces are needed to create a photo, my frustration was limited.
In the case of the HOs, objects are mainly to be found by list or silhouettes or by combining two objects.
Some of the mini-games were very challenging, while others were very easy to solve. For example, differently shaped objects must be transported into a field with a crane in order to fill it. Or you have to set different sized image segments with sliders to get a complete photo. And of course the setting wheels, with which you have to set the hands in a certain position, should not be missing either.
Something new was the securing of evidence with a smartphone and a voice recorder.
All in all, I really liked the game, but once again it was too short including the bonus part. 6 hours are really not the burner. The bonus part is so short that it's not worth buying the Collector's Edition.
What annoyed me, however, was that the game "froze" four times and I had to restart. This has been increasing in many games lately and is frustrating in the long run. Show less

I recommend this game!

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