Grim Facade: The Artist and the Pretender > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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I Liked The Puzzles

PostedDecember 17, 2014

p2668

fromBC, Canada

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed this game, as I love puzzles. Some other games I have tried recently have made the puzzles way too easy, but these were not too bad. I read another reviewer that commented they wished they made a game that was just straight puzzles and mini-games, and I totally agree. I really don't care about the story line. If I want a good story, I will read a book. With all the games out ...Show more

I really enjoyed this game, as I love puzzles. Some other games I have tried recently have made the puzzles way too easy, but these were not too bad. I read another reviewer that commented they wished they made a game that was just straight puzzles and mini-games, and I totally agree. I really don't care about the story line. If I want a good story, I will read a book. With all the games out there, you can't create too many original and exciting stories, and can only go so far with missing children, abducted relatives, etc., so I enjoy when devs make a game with a spin on famous people or true events of the past. The graphics and artwork were also great. Not a fan of some games that seem to have got a bargain deal on the colour blue!! The colors are nice and bright, and very clear. Overall loved this game, and will try all the other Grim Façade games also. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

58 of 73 found this review helpful

ONE OF THE BEST GAMES of 2014 !!!

PostedOctober 17, 2014

truman99

fromIllinois

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Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME and BONUS CHAPTER.....

WONDERFUL GAME!!!! I played the Collector's Edition, and this is one of the best games I've ever played, and I've played a lot of them! I found it plenty challenging, as I opted for no black bar hints.

It was perfect in every way....fun to play, great graphics, good hidden object scenes, MANY locations to explore, a custom setting for difficulty, ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME and BONUS CHAPTER.....

WONDERFUL GAME!!!! I played the Collector's Edition, and this is one of the best games I've ever played, and I've played a lot of them! I found it plenty challenging, as I opted for no black bar hints.

It was perfect in every way....fun to play, great graphics, good hidden object scenes, MANY locations to explore, a custom setting for difficulty, and words large enough to read without straining the eyes.

Also, it is one of the longest games I've played, worth every dollar !!! Thank you so much ERS and Big Fish Games!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

10 of 12 found this review helpful

Nice, Challenging Game!

PostedJuly 10, 2015

Yanie1020

fromIowa, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game actually has some challenging puzzles. I'll admit I had to skip one, which I almost never do. Worked on it for at least an hour and finally gave up. That means this game gets 5 stars from me because the challenge is most important. Lots of things to do in this game and it has good length. Hats off to ERS! Now, on to the next Grim Facade. I'm going to play them all.

I recommend this game!

+8points

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5 / 5

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Nice tribute to Leonardo da Vinci

PostedJune 11, 2017

ninja226

fromwichita, KS

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Loved the artwork of this game and the many allusions to da Vinci and his genius. The story is reminiscent of that movie about Mozart ("Amadeus"). Game starts pretty easy and then becomes a bit more ambiguous and harder to deduce in 2nd half. Had to skip one mini game, because instructions were not clear. Other than that, this was a great game to play and a visual feast for the eyes. It's also a ...Show more

Loved the artwork of this game and the many allusions to da Vinci and his genius. The story is reminiscent of that movie about Mozart ("Amadeus"). Game starts pretty easy and then becomes a bit more ambiguous and harder to deduce in 2nd half. Had to skip one mini game, because instructions were not clear. Other than that, this was a great game to play and a visual feast for the eyes. It's also a long game. Just about a perfect game, except for a few quibbles. Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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5 / 5

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Adventure in Esteemed Company

PostedOctober 17, 2014

possumb

fromMoorooka, Queensland, Australia

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I love Leonardo da Vinci's whimsical works and beautiful art. this game makes you think, is beautifully crafted my ERS games and follows the trend set by its makers in earlier Grim Façade games. Love it.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

7 of 9 found this review helpful

One of the best ever

PostedNovember 13, 2014

crisgori

fromRome, Italy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is just perfect: you have to think and to remember. Lightly challenging and very pleasant.

+5points

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5 / 5

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LOVED THIS GAME!

PostedNovember 25, 2017

rpggramma

fromMidwest, USA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

My idea of a great game!
It has everything, great story, exciting plot, loved the maps, great graphics, video reminders and great journal with good info!!
The puzzles are fantastic, different and very challenging.
HOs started out rapidly but ended almost nil, which I was very happy. I am not a fan, but I must admit, they have gotten much more creative.
Story is different, exciting; not the ...Show more

My idea of a great game!
It has everything, great story, exciting plot, loved the maps, great graphics, video reminders and great journal with good info!!
The puzzles are fantastic, different and very challenging.
HOs started out rapidly but ended almost nil, which I was very happy. I am not a fan, but I must admit, they have gotten much more creative.
Story is different, exciting; not the same old stuff!
Game is not really hard, but very long and challenging.
Thanks so much for the good maps, bc I had to use them frequently. There is so much to do, that one forgets where everything is!
Enjoyed this sooo much, one of the older great games!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

+4points

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5 / 5

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Grim Facade: The Artist and the Pretender

PostedFebruary 16, 2019

Taintedfury

fromSeymour Victoria, Melbourne Australia.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Sort off different compared to the other's in this series however the more i played it the more i really got to love this game.

Graphically beautifully done along with a terrific story line and lovely great puzzles to keep you busy along the way.

The Music/Sound was catchy and the interface panel was very easy too get use to.

Great work Big Fish:)

I recommend this game!

+1point

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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How da Vinci Almost Wasn't

PostedOctober 17, 2014

pennmom36

fromSweet alarm system Leo!

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League of Light: Wicked Harvest Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

A man claiming to be a Mage has taken control of the government, and has demanded the surrender of all works of arts and science! This self proclaimed Mage has managed to turn the citizens of Florence Italy against their ruler by using simple parlor tricks and staged predictions to frighten and confuse all but a handful of rebels who won't tolerate the censorship this "messiah" is trying to ...Show more

A man claiming to be a Mage has taken control of the government, and has demanded the surrender of all works of arts and science! This self proclaimed Mage has managed to turn the citizens of Florence Italy against their ruler by using simple parlor tricks and staged predictions to frighten and confuse all but a handful of rebels who won't tolerate the censorship this "messiah" is trying to enforce! Leonardo has entrusted you, detective to expose this messiah for the con artist he really is and save da Vinci's masterpieces for centuries to come!

Because da Vinci's works of art are mechanical inventions you will have lot's of gadgets, complicated locks and secret passageways to tinker with throughout the game. You will receive a mechanical pigeon that helps you with out of the reach items but early in the game he flies the coop and disappears only to be replaced with a mechanical sheep that can eat his way through the toughest vegetation, and you get to name him so I'm assuming he will stick around a litter longer than the pigeon. The hint system requires you to find fans, mostly in the HOS, each fan you find will give you another available hint but you can use the hint for direction without using an available hint.

The Hidden Object Scenes were just okay, with very little WOW factor in my opinion. They are interactive progressive silhouette finds with small puzzles to solve, by finding clues within the scene. Some of the HOS are repeated which is a feature I really despise. The mini games are good but some are very frustrating such as turning 3 nuts with arrows on a large bolt to complete a picture of da Vinci's flying machine.

The Collectors Edition has wallpapers, screensavers, concept art, movies, achievements, replayable mini games and HOS, collectible items to place in a pop up book called Leonardo's Tales, a built in Strategy guide and a Bonus chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Great value for a standard game

PostedOctober 30, 2014

MetLaugh

fromTexas, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This game in its standard form gives a lot more than many. It takes quite awhile to work through the 3 levels. While there's quite a bit of doubling back or jumping from one level to another, that's what increases the interest more than most standard form games.

There were several innovations which I appreciated. Won't spoil them but a couple of the hidden object scenarios took me a minute to ...Show more

This game in its standard form gives a lot more than many. It takes quite awhile to work through the 3 levels. While there's quite a bit of doubling back or jumping from one level to another, that's what increases the interest more than most standard form games.

There were several innovations which I appreciated. Won't spoil them but a couple of the hidden object scenarios took me a minute to figure what was wanted.

I thought they made good use of the Leonardo Da Vinci history and the story was not as insulting as many.

Excellent voice cast and I didn't see them listed in the credits for the game I played. Probably only in the CE. Rats!

Good value like this makes me want more ERS games, which I already love for their PuppetShow franchise. (Please note the last PuppetShow was a disappointing departure. Hope that's one, not a trend.)

Great use of your monthly game credit. Show less

I recommend this game!

+13points

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