PC Games > Hidden Object Adventure Games > Bathory: The Bloody Countess
Bathory: The Bloody Countess

Bathory: The Bloody Countess

Average Rating Breakdown
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2.5 / 5
See average rating breakdown
Average Rating breakdown 54 reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
9
1 Star
23
Fun Factor 
Poor
2.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
2.8 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
2.7 / 5
Storyline 
OK
2.7 / 5
PC
English
Your little sister Rose has always loved mysteries and adventures and that's why she became an archaeologist. After being summoned to an excavation in east Slovakia, Rose suffered terrible nightmares of a dark hooded figure. After receiving an anxious letter from her, you decide to go see her only to find out that she's vanished! Now, it's up to you to learn the truth behind the ancient legend of the Blood Countess before her castle claims another victim.

The history of almost every country has a controversial figure whose sins and virtues have been debated for centuries. While most of the world knows Elizabeth Bathory as the ruthless serial killer, many biographers still claim that she was slandered. Taking a twist on different theories and speculations, this hidden object adventure game offers a stunning entanglement of legends and evidence, history and magic.
  • Wonderfully hand-drawn artwork
  • Crafty puzzles and brain-twisters
  • Compelling storyline and blood-chilling effects
Game System Requirements

OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 1.4 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 213 MB

Big Fish Games App System Requirements

Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later

Reviews

Bathory: The Bloody Countess

Average Rating:
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2.5 / 5
2.5 out of 5 ( 54 Reviews Review )
37%(19 out of 51) of players recommend this game
Authentic Reviews Authentic Reviews
Average Rating Breakdown
Fun Factor 
Poor
2.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
2.8 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
2.7 / 5
Storyline 
OK
2.7 / 5
37%(19 out of 51) of players recommend this game
Authentic Reviews Authentic Reviews
Customer Reviews
Click on filters to refine your results.
Ratings summary
Average Rating Breakdown
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2.5 / 5
See average rating breakdown
Average Rating breakdown 54 reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
9
1 Star
23
Fun Factor 
Poor
2.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
2.8 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
2.7 / 5
Storyline 
OK
2.7 / 5
37%(19 out of 51) of players recommend this game
Authentic Reviews Authentic Reviews
Filter by Reviewer's:
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
  • ,
Sort by:
Click on filters to refine your results.
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
40 of 45 found this review helpful
Is This Where The Saying "Blood Bath" Comes From?
PostedSeptember 3, 2015
Customer avatar
OrionMommy
 
Please wait while more information about OrionMommy is loaded.
Additional information about OrionMommy could not be loaded.
fromPlaying a great new game called "Bathory"
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
It would seem that unless a game plays itself for you, people are apt to dislike it. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed this game. You have to figure out where to go and what to do in the adventure part of the game. The HOS were simplistic, but even there you have to use your brain to open or uncover items to find things from the list. Yes, there are no VOs, but then, we all learned to read in ...Show more
It would seem that unless a game plays itself for you, people are apt to dislike it. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed this game. You have to figure out where to go and what to do in the adventure part of the game. The HOS were simplistic, but even there you have to use your brain to open or uncover items to find things from the list. Yes, there are no VOs, but then, we all learned to read in grade school (hopefully). Yes, there is no hand holding or annoying hints to constantly guide your way. This is a game for anyone who wants some challenge. In fact, you have to buy hints. I liked the way this game looks, the graphics were simple, but very good and believable. Google it, people. I hope the devs of this game completely ignore the negative reviews, because not all of us want cookie cutter games everyday of the week. Show less
I recommend this game!
+35points
40of 45voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes40No5
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
33 of 37 found this review helpful
I am loving this game
PostedSeptember 2, 2015
Customer avatar
NANA5LOVE
 
Please wait while more information about NANA5LOVE is loaded.
Additional information about NANA5LOVE could not be loaded.
fromSLC UT
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I am so surprised at the number of bad comments about this game. I thought it was a little strange at the beginning and then as I played on the game got better and better it reminds me of the Inner World because you have to figure things out for yourself because the help give you clues not points at the items you need and I love games that make you think.
I recommend this game!
+29points
33of 37voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes33No4
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
17 of 20 found this review helpful
Good, but different
PostedSeptember 10, 2015
Customer avatar
reviewwork
 
Please wait while more information about reviewwork is loaded.
Additional information about reviewwork could not be loaded.
fromKingston, Jamaica
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
It is the best adventurous game i ever played, It's a good game, but just different, not like the other adventure games on Bigfish. But it has advantages, like interesting story, good and not difficult, mini games (some of them are new and I haven't met them before). It is a relaxing game but at the same time it has mystery music.
But the graphics aren't fantastic but may be it's just different as
...Show more
It is the best adventurous game i ever played, It's a good game, but just different, not like the other adventure games on Bigfish. But it has advantages, like interesting story, good and not difficult, mini games (some of them are new and I haven't met them before). It is a relaxing game but at the same time it has mystery music.
But the graphics aren't fantastic but may be it's just different as I said above.
But overall, game is addictive and I'd recommend it.
Show less
I recommend this game!
+14points
17of 20voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes17No3
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
11 of 12 found this review helpful
Challenging yet satisfying
PostedOctober 2, 2015
Customer avatar
alancristie
 
Please wait while more information about alancristie is loaded.
Additional information about alancristie could not be loaded.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Strategy, Arcade & Action, Card & Board
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Warning! This is the kind of game you'll spend hours and won't even notice. The storyline is addictive. It's like you're watching a well-written AAA movie, but you are part of the story. It has a beautiful art work and you will be challenged! Finding those objects and unraveling the mysteries is completely satisfying! If you like detective stories with strong female characters, this is a must ...Show more
Warning! This is the kind of game you'll spend hours and won't even notice. The storyline is addictive. It's like you're watching a well-written AAA movie, but you are part of the story. It has a beautiful art work and you will be challenged! Finding those objects and unraveling the mysteries is completely satisfying! If you like detective stories with strong female characters, this is a must play! Show less
I recommend this game!
+10points
11of 12voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes11No1
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Bathory: The Bloody Countess is worthy of a game credit...
PostedSeptember 30, 2015
Customer avatar
skullfun
 
Please wait while more information about skullfun is loaded.
Additional information about skullfun could not be loaded.
fromTennessee
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
The tittle of this game kind of gives away the story of this hidden object puzzle adventure game. The story of Elizabeth Bethory is for courageous and brave ones. Like your little sister. She has always been interested with the unknown and mysterious. That's how she became an archeologist. This is also how she ended up in Slovakia exploring the castle of the countess Bethory. This is also how she ...Show more
The tittle of this game kind of gives away the story of this hidden object puzzle adventure game. The story of Elizabeth Bethory is for courageous and brave ones. Like your little sister. She has always been interested with the unknown and mysterious. That's how she became an archeologist. This is also how she ended up in Slovakia exploring the castle of the countess Bethory. This is also how she began to be tortured by nightmares with a dark figure. This is also how she disappeared when you came to visit her. She has been really excited about her discoveries regarding the countess. Now it is up to you to get familiar with the story of the countess and her castle to rescue your own sister. The game challenges you to go to a paralle fantasy world where magic and rituals are part of the reality. You will visit a number of beautiful locations with that cozy atmosphere of small villages in the mountains. The game features great art and challenging tasks. You will have to search for many items hidden in the scenes and solve quite a few puzzles. Don't forget to collect all the coins on your journey. They will make it possible for you to purchase things that will be helpful for the puzzles and riddles, also collecting coins allows you to 'skip' if you become frustrated. I found the mechanics of the game clumsy at best, yet I enjoyed it. If you absolutely need a walk through, there is one on 'youtube'. Show less
I recommend this game!
+8points
11of 14voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes11No3
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
14 of 19 found this review helpful
Super game!
PostedSeptember 8, 2015
Customer avatar
jason56270
 
Please wait while more information about jason56270 is loaded.
Additional information about jason56270 could not be loaded.
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I have been super excited about this game, because I love Hidden Objects game. I am a new customer on Big Fish and but I've already played some of the games. And I have to admit that this is the best one! It has an amazing artwork, beautifully done scenes, fantastic and not at all easy for solving mini games which are interactive and multi-step. I enjoyed so much while solving all those tasks.
I
...Show more
I have been super excited about this game, because I love Hidden Objects game. I am a new customer on Big Fish and but I've already played some of the games. And I have to admit that this is the best one! It has an amazing artwork, beautifully done scenes, fantastic and not at all easy for solving mini games which are interactive and multi-step. I enjoyed so much while solving all those tasks.
I also like different stories about mystery women. And the storyline was exactly about one of these women - Bathory. So, the storyline was one of my favorite part. This game was even like a movie.
Totally recommend this game to play!
Show less
I recommend this game!
+9points
14of 19voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes14No5
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
10 of 13 found this review helpful
An Amazing Experience
PostedSeptember 17, 2015
Customer avatar
pratibharana93
 
Please wait while more information about pratibharana93 is loaded.
Additional information about pratibharana93 could not be loaded.
fromDELHI,INDIA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Word
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Graphics
The creators obviously decided to make the game stand out. According to previous comments, many players didn’t appreciate the chosen style. It looks retro, I believe, because the action takes place a few decades ago. Will do for me.
Storyline
You receive a letter from your younger sister, who has found a strange gemstone at the ruins of the Bathorys’ castle. She asks you to visit her as
...Show more
Graphics
The creators obviously decided to make the game stand out. According to previous comments, many players didn’t appreciate the chosen style. It looks retro, I believe, because the action takes place a few decades ago. Will do for me.
Storyline
You receive a letter from your younger sister, who has found a strange gemstone at the ruins of the Bathorys’ castle. She asks you to visit her as she is afraid of the place. However you only come to find her missing, as well as a dozen of local girls. Just as usual, the police leaves it upon you. Here you go!
Music / Voiceovers
Can’t comment upon it, because I usually switch them off as soon as main menu appears.
HO scenes & puzzles
It’s actually the first game I come across, where you get paid for HO scenes. A curious approach, because previously (for instance, in the Grim Facade series) coins were scattered all around. It’s good, that the item list was different whenever I replayed a HOS, so it didn’t seem repetitive. Puzzles were more or less usual, so I never used the Skip button.
Gameplay
Once you get used to the navigation and talk to the old lady, the real adventure begins. The only odd thing I remember is using a firefly to light a torch. The rest seemed quite logical to me, especially with the Hint button.
Take your time to play through the demo before you make a final opinion. It’s not a eerie HOPA, though the game title may suggest it. Still it’s a decent SE, especially if you prefer something different for tonight.
Show less
I recommend this game!
+7points
10of 13voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes10No3
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
Amazing Game!!!
PostedSeptember 17, 2015
Customer avatar
marthazee
 
Please wait while more information about marthazee is loaded.
Additional information about marthazee could not be loaded.
fromLos Angeles, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Why I like SE games? They are usually made by small companies who don’t know the rules of the genre. And often invent something new. A couple of weeks ago these were skippable HOS, this time they are paid! OK, I agree, this is not the best polished game I’ve played, with spelling issues and mostly familiar mini-games. I give it five stars in advance for devs to make me wonder again with their next ...Show more
Why I like SE games? They are usually made by small companies who don’t know the rules of the genre. And often invent something new. A couple of weeks ago these were skippable HOS, this time they are paid! OK, I agree, this is not the best polished game I’ve played, with spelling issues and mostly familiar mini-games. I give it five stars in advance for devs to make me wonder again with their next title. Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
8of 12voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes8No4
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
Great Game!
PostedSeptember 10, 2015
Customer avatar
gameramer
 
Please wait while more information about gameramer is loaded.
Additional information about gameramer could not be loaded.
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
First, I agree with the majority, who give 5 stars. This game is really fun and deserves the 5 stars rating.
I love the straight forward HO& adventure aspect of this game. The number of HO scenes is huge.
Finally a bit of a new view to hidden objects scenes. Absolutely lovely! Nice and clear with scenes that were, not only attractive, but interesting just to look around. The story is unusual and
...Show more
First, I agree with the majority, who give 5 stars. This game is really fun and deserves the 5 stars rating.
I love the straight forward HO& adventure aspect of this game. The number of HO scenes is huge.
Finally a bit of a new view to hidden objects scenes. Absolutely lovely! Nice and clear with scenes that were, not only attractive, but interesting just to look around. The story is unusual and about mystery countess!
Finally, I recommend this game!
Show less
I recommend this game!
+3points
8of 13voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes8No5
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Addictive game
PostedSeptember 14, 2015
Customer avatar
adi1385
 
Please wait while more information about adi1385 is loaded.
Additional information about adi1385 could not be loaded.
fromEastern Pkwy Brooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Yes, the graphics is cartoonish but it looks good and different from what I've seen so far. I recommend not to skip the tutorial, for you may really miss the essence and lose your demo time in vain. It seemed boring at the beginning, but after searching through Rose's house you really get involved into the story. Then I just couldn't stop until the end of the trial hour.
I am going to buy the full
...Show more
Yes, the graphics is cartoonish but it looks good and different from what I've seen so far. I recommend not to skip the tutorial, for you may really miss the essence and lose your demo time in vain. It seemed boring at the beginning, but after searching through Rose's house you really get involved into the story. Then I just couldn't stop until the end of the trial hour.
I am going to buy the full version and I am glad that I completed the demo.
Show less
I recommend this game!
+2points
7of 12voted this as helpful.
Was this review helpful?Yes7No5
  • 2025-03-26 T08:05:27.193-05:00
  • bvseo_pps, prod_bvrr, vn_prr_5.6
  • cp-1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_54, tr_54
  • loc_en_US, sid_23567, prod, sort_default
1-10 of 54 Reviews prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 next>>
Filtering is in progress. Please wait until it completes.

The Big Fish Guarantee:

Quality tested and virus free. No ads, no adware, no spyware.


Your Security and Privacy are important to us! Privacy Policy

, share your thoughts about this game!

Bathory: The Bloody Countess

Bathory: The Bloody Countess

Save your sister from the ruthless Elizabeth Bathory!

Heres what your review will look like once it’s posted.

Click Submit if you’re happy. Your review should appear soon. To make changes, use the Edit or Cancel buttons.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this game!

You’ve already shared your thoughts about this game.

Thanks for submitting the review below.

Please wait while more information about OrionMommy is loaded.
Additional information about OrionMommy could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about NANA5LOVE is loaded.
Additional information about NANA5LOVE could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about reviewwork is loaded.
Additional information about reviewwork could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about alancristie is loaded.
Additional information about alancristie could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about skullfun is loaded.
Additional information about skullfun could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about jason56270 is loaded.
Additional information about jason56270 could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about pratibharana93 is loaded.
Additional information about pratibharana93 could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about marthazee is loaded.
Additional information about marthazee could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about gameramer is loaded.
Additional information about gameramer could not be loaded.
Please wait while more information about adi1385 is loaded.
Additional information about adi1385 could not be loaded.