The Return of Monte Cristo > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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4 / 5

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The Return of Monte Cristo

PostedJanuary 18, 2012

KimiKanda

fromJersey City, NJ

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

One of the original HOG's, but I'm stuck on the graphics, as they are very, very nice. The game play is "ok", but all in all a good "DD".

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Little blurr. Hiden object

PostedNovember 10, 2011

Maja113

fromJönköping, Sweden

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

To hard to see the object. Takes to long to find.

I don't recommend this game.

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3 / 5

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PRETTY MUCH A STRAIGHT HOG

PostedJuly 16, 2012

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Surface: Mystery of Another World

(224)

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Based on entire game. The best thing about straight HOGs is that you can leave the game for several days and very easily pick up right where you left off without losing a beat. Moderate length if you're under 40.

Music: I’d rather listen to a funeral march. Sound effects: There were some weird noises going on. Graphics: Good – what you’d expect.

Storyline: OK, as long as you completely dismiss ...Show more

Based on entire game. The best thing about straight HOGs is that you can leave the game for several days and very easily pick up right where you left off without losing a beat. Moderate length if you're under 40.

Music: I’d rather listen to a funeral march. Sound effects: There were some weird noises going on. Graphics: Good – what you’d expect.

Storyline: OK, as long as you completely dismiss the fact that the story is supposedly taking place in 1854, but the Count is only now investigating the 1814 death of his fiancee. The gendarme (French police) is still around and still recalls details of the murder and some obscure details, which should have helped solve the case in 1814. (Seems our gendarme, the villians and hero have to be near 60 years old – did many people live that long in the early 1800s?) And you have to open all new locations, including closets, with a key.

HOS: One after another. Some objects hard to see when in a dull shaded area, but the silhouette of objects, including the direction they are facing, helps a lot. The HOS is usually a normal, albeit untidy, room; but there are more moderately crowded searches like a closet and coffin. No inventory to maintain. Repeat same HOS with no movement of objects. Not much found in the HOS helped solve the mystery.

Puzzles: Many and no repetition. Found them a pleasurable break from the HOS, raising the fun factor. Not very difficult. Instructions provided.

Ending: There was closure, but really??? Recommended for straight HOG lovers who still have great eyesight or who have a very large magnifying glass which I have and used. Game could have used a built-in magnifier. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Good old basic HOG

PostedAugust 8, 2014

hermitcave

fromGig Harbor, Wa

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I have not played the prequel but as far as a story goes I don't think you miss anything. Your basic story is that your beloved Mercedes was murdered in 1814 and it is now 1854 when you decide to return to Paris and discover who her murderer was. You visit many places and each has at least one hidden object screen but often has several other spots that have a whole new set of objects to find. ...Show more

I have not played the prequel but as far as a story goes I don't think you miss anything. Your basic story is that your beloved Mercedes was murdered in 1814 and it is now 1854 when you decide to return to Paris and discover who her murderer was. You visit many places and each has at least one hidden object screen but often has several other spots that have a whole new set of objects to find. There are some interactive items also. Some new locations require a key to be found before you can enter them and occasionally an interactive item will reveal a key. The cut scenes are drawings of comic book style and the object screens are nicely drawn but many items are difficult to see without close scrunity. There is a rechargeable hint button and a globe that will show an object's silhouette when you click on an object's name making it easier to find. There are no voiceovers and the music and sound effects are ok but become tedious after a while. Some screens are repeated with many of the same objects to be found. An occasional item is revealed that gives you a clue as to who the murderer was and they are all used at the end to identify the killer. For just a good old fashion HOG this one will give you some hours of play but don't expect a great story. Show less

I recommend this game!

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3 / 5

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Not a deal

PostedNovember 29, 2011

nae31950

Skill Level:Expert

as previously read, the GRAPHICS ARE SMALL, and this game leave lots to be desired.

But for a daily special game for the price of 2.99 it was worth it. But, I feel sorry, if someone paid FULL PRICE FOR THIS GAME.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

Rather Boring Actually

PostedApril 7, 2019

Zurreen

fromAustin, TX

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I realize that this is an old game, but it could have been a whole lot better. The game is nothing but a series of Hidden Object Puzzles (HOPs), often with objects too tiny to see. You do have unlimited hints, and you can even click on an object you have to find to see its silhouette. But what good is playing a game with all these "aids"? Certainly not fun. :(

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I realize that this is an old game, but it could have been a whole lot better. The game is nothing but a series of Hidden Object Puzzles (HOPs), often with objects too tiny to see. You do have unlimited hints, and you can even click on an object you have to find to see its silhouette. But what good is playing a game with all these "aids"? Certainly not fun. :(

There *are* some puzzles, every now and then, but they are way too simplistic to be either challenging or fun. As for the storyline, there is really not much to it, and what there *is* of it is quite boring. In fact, it is not even consistent! For example, we are told at the very beginning of the game that we are in Spain, of 1854. But the letter that the hero talks about is said to be dated 1814. So did the hero wait 40 years to finally go and find out what had really happened to his beloved?!! Quite absurd, to say the least.

Finally, speaking about "talking," there is really no voice at all. So everything we get to learn, we do it through the messages written on the screen. Unfortunately, the messages might change much too quickly for some readers to catch what was said, and there is no way to repeat it.

In short, this is quite a boring game, apparently too hastily made to even correct for errors. And it is definitely NOT fun at all. :( Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

HOG With Mini Games

PostedMay 30, 2017

paramiti

fromTennessee

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Nice game for what it is
The mini games are fun
Nothing too complex
Relaxing game
All items are Rehashed
In every HOS
So you might get one or two repeats
Enjoyed playing it once
Wont be Replaying it

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Repetitive and dull

PostedDecember 6, 2011

VelvetMoonlight

fromSomerset, England

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

It has nice graphics, this is the only redeeming feature in this game. Sadly the game itself is repetitive and very easy.
The hidden object scenes are easy enough and if you can't locate an object you can click on the objects name and it will give you a silhouette of said object. There is also a rechargable hint button. I found it annoying when the hidden object scenes were in the same place using ...Show more

It has nice graphics, this is the only redeeming feature in this game. Sadly the game itself is repetitive and very easy.
The hidden object scenes are easy enough and if you can't locate an object you can click on the objects name and it will give you a silhouette of said object. There is also a rechargable hint button. I found it annoying when the hidden object scenes were in the same place using some of the same objects, where is the challenge in that?
The storyline is ok, but nothing to really keep the players interest. It is also very short, I completed it in around 2 hours. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Just not fun

PostedAugust 8, 2012

neilskinut

fromBridge city tx

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

The reviews tell the story. Just not fun. Too many good games out there to play.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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shabbily put together

PostedApril 17, 2012

TCLucas

fromMukilteo, WA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Brain Teaser

Current Favorite:

Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini Deluxe

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I got this game as the "bonus buy" for $3.99 and I was over charged. The hidden objects are randomly thrown together and in colors I've never seen the items. It depended on the whim of the creator as to what each clue meant at that moment in time. One very memorable "clue" was a Viking helmet. There are 2 different kinds of them there are the all metal helmet for war and the furry one. Both are in ...Show more

I got this game as the "bonus buy" for $3.99 and I was over charged. The hidden objects are randomly thrown together and in colors I've never seen the items. It depended on the whim of the creator as to what each clue meant at that moment in time. One very memorable "clue" was a Viking helmet. There are 2 different kinds of them there are the all metal helmet for war and the furry one. Both are in the scene it's up to you to figure out which is meant. The art work looks like it was paint by numbers and the story convoluted. If you are not careful where you click you are suddenly in a new scene with new things to find. It was chaotic at best. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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