Vermillion Watch: Fleshbound Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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FOR SOME DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

PostedDecember 31, 2016

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Last night, a very talented thief stole a valuable item from the Mr. Singh's vault. The missing item is a rare meteor fragment worth more than it's weight in diamonds, but Phileas Fogg believes the motive is not just about the items value. Just when you thought the Red Queen would no longer be a problem, she rare's her ugly crown once more to keep the Vermillion Watch on their toes! Move over ...Show more

Last night, a very talented thief stole a valuable item from the Mr. Singh's vault. The missing item is a rare meteor fragment worth more than it's weight in diamonds, but Phileas Fogg believes the motive is not just about the items value. Just when you thought the Red Queen would no longer be a problem, she rare's her ugly crown once more to keep the Vermillion Watch on their toes! Move over Sherlock Holmes, there's a new detective on the scene, the likes of which the streets of London have never seen! (prolly cause of the split pea soup fog) Young Hawkes has assumed the role of her dearly departed Grandfather, Ernest Hawkes, but this latest criminal has proven to be quite a challenge. Dubbed the "Gentleman Thief" this criminal may be sophisticated , but mostly, he's one tough thief to keep up with!

I'm really liking what I'm seeing from this new series. The Vermillion Watch is mirrored after the Sherlock Holmes mysteries that take place in the famous streets of London in the early 1900's. The graphics do a fantastic job keeping in tune to the period, the clothing, the fog, the stagecoaches, the lamps along the streets, even the character's accents will make you feel like you're there. I especially love the feature that allows you to choose which area you want to investigate first, in this edition you have three different locations to investigate, the haunted Graveyard, Bridgetown, and the local College. Many of the scenes offer Panoramic views, where you can scroll further to the left or right in an attempt to make the player feel like they are actually there. This Collector's Edition offers the usual Achievements to earn, and there are 41 Hidden Lightning Bolts to collect.

The Hidden Object Scenes are well done, again the devs have done a nice job of keeping the items true to the period of time. Don't forgot to look for the Morphing Object in each scene. There are Keywords in a story finds, Combination finds where you find an item that is described by 2 Silhouetted Shapes when combined, and even smaller Zoom Zone HOP's. I enjoyed the Hidden Object Scene that required you to find multiples of items that represented Rage, Greed and Cold.

The Mini Games are very doable, most are of good length and entertaining. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Find and select the differences between the pictures on playing cards, ignoring the suit features themselves.

2) Watch the thugs moves, then select your arms in the correct order to block his punches.

3) Select the ball when it reaches the rectangle to fight off the violinist.

4) Connect the triangles on either side of the cryptex with a continuous line by rotating sections. Then find the exact area that matches the picture clue. Repeat 3 different times.

5) Select the arrows to find the figures from the poster, on the stage to reveal a code.

6) Open all of the man's fingers, selecting one finger may affect other's.

This Collector's Edition has 15 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 9 Concept Art pictures, p Dev pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 11 Music Soundtracks, 14 Videos, a Souvenir Room, 18 Achievements to earn, 15 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 20 replayable Mini Games, Collectible Characters, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy! Show less

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Can't figure out the title yet but I am highly interested

PostedDecember 31, 2016

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4 / 5

The original Vermillion Watch was to me an utter disaster and the demo portion could not end fast enough. Seeing this one led me to think that Fleshbound would be another mess. I am wrong in that assessment and pleased this is an excellent HOPA ( at least the demo )
The detective is assigned to investigate the activities of Arsene Lupin, a master thief and cohort of the evil Red Queen who was ...Show more

The original Vermillion Watch was to me an utter disaster and the demo portion could not end fast enough. Seeing this one led me to think that Fleshbound would be another mess. I am wrong in that assessment and pleased this is an excellent HOPA ( at least the demo )
The detective is assigned to investigate the activities of Arsene Lupin, a master thief and cohort of the evil Red Queen who was introduced in the first installment of the series. In this case the detective named Hawkes is somewhat of a beginner at his profession and as is almost always the case when the detective is a novice he is accompanied by others more advanced in their work but who seem to never even lift a finger to assist the trainee. These so-called teachers should all be fired !! This is the one downside to the game but I can get past this considering it is a ploy used so often in these games.
I enjoy that the story makes use of criminal elements in a less than sinister manner. Lupin reminds me of the Pink Panther as he is such a gentlemanly cad. There is the mysterious woman clad in black we meet in the theater who apparently wants to help the detective but needs to do so surreptitiously for reasons known only to herself.
One of the best features of Fleshbound is the superb drawing of characters and scenery. I do wish during voice overs that speaking was more obvious via better lip movement.
The hidden object segments and the puzzles during the demo, which was quite short by the way as I finished it in 38 minutes, did not offer much challenge save for the third part of deciphering a cryptex. There are morphs in the HOs and collectible lightning symbols for those interested in these extras.
The past couple of weeks have not given us much IMO from developers and BFG so I am pleased that the last day of 2016 offers what should be a superior game. It is certainly on my buy list.
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone I hope all fellow gamers have a good and very healthy 2017. Show less

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THE RED QUEEN IS UP TO NO GOOD IN VERMILLION WATCH – FLESHBOUND – A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE SERIES

PostedDecember 31, 2016

biscuitsmama

fromA rainy morning and a great game - the perfect way to end 2016.

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EIPIX comes back with a bang and a knock-out punch or two in this terrific new Vermillion Watch game – Fleshbound, that I think might be even better than the first game in the series. It hasn’t been long since your uncle was killed and he passed along the mantle of being an agent for the elite Vermillion Watch to your young but capable hands. Yes, young Hawkes, you are now an agent for the Watch ...Show more

EIPIX comes back with a bang and a knock-out punch or two in this terrific new Vermillion Watch game – Fleshbound, that I think might be even better than the first game in the series. It hasn’t been long since your uncle was killed and he passed along the mantle of being an agent for the elite Vermillion Watch to your young but capable hands. Yes, young Hawkes, you are now an agent for the Watch and must take on a new case almost immediately. With your capable friend and mentor, Phileas Fogg, working by your side you will meet a cast of interesting characters as you work to stop the mysterious Red Queen.

The graphics are excellent with good voiceovers but it is a bit odd that the lip-syncing seems to be a hit or miss sort of thing. There are four modes of gameplay including a custom mode. You have an interactive, transporter type map to help you move quickly between locales.

The HOPS are excellent and varied with some being different than those normally seen. Some are so cleverly inserted into the story that it takes a second to figure out that you are playing a HOP. I enjoyed one of the first scenes where you spot differences on playing cards, and then getting a drink in this tavern isn’t quite as simple as just handing over the money – lol. If you are into puzzles then Fleshbound is going to be a treat. If you are new to HOPA games and not sure about puzzles, then there is a skip button available. One of the nice things about the custom mode of gameplay is that you can set your hint and skip times as low as you like. I love puzzles in HOPA games and even though some puzzles are familiar there are still some surprises in difficulty. One puzzle in particular had me gritting my teeth until I finally solved it just as I was going to hit the skip button. Although most of the puzzles in the game are fairly easy to manage, there are still some that promise a delightful challenge for those of us who love the “P” in HOPA games.

The CE version of the game is rather light on extra content although there are morphing objects and some fairly “in your face” collectibles to find. I can do without achievements in a game but I am sure there are some gamers out there in BFG land who strive to earn them all. The remaining extras are the standard fluff but for new gamers the in-game strategy guide is always a benefit. Since there really isn’t a great sale today, many gamers might prefer waiting for the SE game to be released.

I Love this game and find it to be the perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday morning; in fact I had to pull myself away to finish my review. There are some different gameplay features with many puzzles that I find enjoyable to solve. I’m happy to see that one of my favorite game developer’s has hit the mark with Fleshbound and continues to think of new ways to keep us entertained. Fleshbound is a terrific way to wrap up the gaming year here at BFG and, hopefully, just a taste of what might lie ahead in 2017. Happy New Year to all of my BFG friends wherever you may be. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Too Dark, Hard to see

PostedAugust 9, 2017

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I found this entertaining. I liked the details. They had facts about London when I started it up. They had three different one.
Like London, what ever year this was, 1854? Egyptomania-I think this means they like every thing Egyptian. I liked the bird at the hint button.

The scenes are too dark. I had a hard time seeing things in the sunlight. I had to wait until it was dark.

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I found this entertaining. I liked the details. They had facts about London when I started it up. They had three different one.
Like London, what ever year this was, 1854? Egyptomania-I think this means they like every thing Egyptian. I liked the bird at the hint button.

The scenes are too dark. I had a hard time seeing things in the sunlight. I had to wait until it was dark.

41 Collectibles (Lightning)
15 Morphs which the guide doesn't show there location.
Souvenirs are vintage perfume bottles.
Achievements.
9 Wallpapers, 9 Concept Art, 9 pictures.
14 Video, 11 Music Tracks.
Replay able- 15 Hops and 20 Mini-games.

I counted 12 hops in main game and 3 in bonus. I liked the jewelry case and the circles that makes pictures the best. They had a lot of tools/machine hops.

There is a clip at the end of the credits like they have in the movies.

I liked the 3rd in the series the best, Order Zero. This one 2nd. The 1st one, Moorgate Accord, the least. Based on Storylines.

Had to turn effects way down. Can't take the sharp sounds on Eipix when you touch the tool bars etc. It's louder because I turn the music low. I turn the voice way up. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Best Game of the Year... Guaranteed!

PostedJanuary 3, 2017

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS CHAPTER

Vermillion Watch Moorgate Accord tied with Deck of Fates as my pick for best game of 2016 and, even though the year's just getting started, I'm sure this sequel will be the best game of 2017.

This game has it all - suspense, intrigue, a top-notch storyline that keeps the player guessing, and an unexpected twist close to the end. I love the ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS CHAPTER

Vermillion Watch Moorgate Accord tied with Deck of Fates as my pick for best game of 2016 and, even though the year's just getting started, I'm sure this sequel will be the best game of 2017.

This game has it all - suspense, intrigue, a top-notch storyline that keeps the player guessing, and an unexpected twist close to the end. I love the interweaving of popular gothic fiction with a Sherlock-Holmes-meets-MI6 steampunk/clockwork vibe that is present in this series.

There's a really cool opening "last time on Vermillion Watch" that brings new players up to speed with exciting highlights from the previous game then it rolls into the action.

I also like the fact that the developers made this story for adults without having to descend into horror. The story is meaty and intriguing. No cutesy helpers - or cutesy anything. I LOVE IT!

The puzzles are a nice mix of simple to challenging - with more entertaining/challenging than easy. HOs are pretty good too - multilevel mix of lists, interactives, silhouettish drawings.

Artwork is dynamite.

CE or SE - this game is definitely worth the CE. I buy CEs for the bonus chapter and this one is a continuation of the story - a part that was hinted at in the main game but they left a little hanging so you wouldn't know for sure. Worth it. IMHO. Plus all the usual bling if you like that.

Like I said, this is going to be my game of the year, or at least it's going to be really really hard to beat. Eipix set the bar high with this one! I like this so much that I almost forgive them for Dark Parables.... nah! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Eipix Seems to Finally Have Found Their Gaming Footing

PostedJanuary 1, 2017

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I will start by saying that EIPIX has never been my favorite developer - primary because of very fuzzy graphics. That said, they have done an excellent job with the past few games. Maybe it's the darker colors but their graphics have gotten a tad less fuzzy also. I have a 24" monitor and their graphics still have some issues on larger screens. Where EIPIX has always excelled is their ability to ...Show more

I will start by saying that EIPIX has never been my favorite developer - primary because of very fuzzy graphics. That said, they have done an excellent job with the past few games. Maybe it's the darker colors but their graphics have gotten a tad less fuzzy also. I have a 24" monitor and their graphics still have some issues on larger screens. Where EIPIX has always excelled is their ability to come up with new and unique storylines. (They must have some incredible talent on-board). I'm only about 1/4 of the way through the purchased game and I'm enjoying the heck out of it. My hat is off to the design team. Now just keep improving the graphics factor and we will be all set. :) Show less

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WHEN “FOGG” APPEARS IN LONDON – YOU CAN BET CRIME IS ON THE RISE

PostedDecember 31, 2016

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fromHappy New Year! Like Alice, I am going underground through the rabbit hole to enjoy a festive night in London, taking on the Red Queen.

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5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER

OVERVIEW: There is no “honour” among thieves! Return to 1897, Victorian England in this well-crafted 5-star plus game. When a valuable meteorite is stolen, you, as neophyte Agent Hawkes, are again on the case with Phileas Fogg. The Red Queen is back with her group of henchmen including a pickpocket and Alice from Wonderland fame.

What a breath of fresh air ...Show more

5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER

OVERVIEW: There is no “honour” among thieves! Return to 1897, Victorian England in this well-crafted 5-star plus game. When a valuable meteorite is stolen, you, as neophyte Agent Hawkes, are again on the case with Phileas Fogg. The Red Queen is back with her group of henchmen including a pickpocket and Alice from Wonderland fame.

What a breath of fresh air for EIPIX! The game illustrates a return to the brilliance and creativity of this developer. It has everything for me – a superb storyline, excellent and creative HOP scenes, and some innovative and somewhat challenging puzzles! This is a game which will probably appeal more to the intermediate or experienced gamer. However, even for the beginner player, this would be a great game even if you must skip a puzzle or two along the way. The graphics well-depict the Victorian Age and the pace is excellent! There is a new type of HOP scene after the demo which I LOVED playing! The game is well worth the price and I purchased it immediately!

PUZZLES: The puzzles are exceptional. There is a good range of difficulty. However, I think some gamers on the BFG site will find some of the puzzles a little too challenging. I found two which I enjoyed. One involves connecting lines on a cryptex. The three puzzles in this mini-game increase in difficulty which allows those who like easy puzzles to still play the first of three instances of this puzzle. The other puzzle I enjoyed involves creating an energy path through a generator using gold conductors. Such a great puzzle! This is a difficult puzzle (unless I am losing my touch in solving these quickly!)

However, EIPIX has also provided some relatively easy puzzles as well. There is one puzzle which I have not seen in a HOP game, although I have seen this puzzle in adventure games. It requires the player to spot the similarities between two different scenes. Similar items are well-hidden within the scenes. This is not a difficult puzzle; however, it does take some time.

LEVELS: Trainee, Inspector, Chief, Custom
Hints: 10 to 120 Seconds Skips: 10 to 400 seconds

EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
18 Achievements - Some have 3 parts
Collect 41 Lightning bolts which practically jump out at you!
15 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Strategy guide - 48 pages
Replay 15 HOP scenes and 20 Puzzles
9 Wallpapers, 9 Pictures, 9 Concept Art, Music, Souvenirs, Video sequence

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

HOP SCENES:
A. Storybook. Locate several items (4 of each item) listed in BOLD letters all while getting some information on the case.
B. Silhouette.
C. Rebus clues.
D. List of items. Locate several items associated with 3 emotions. Quite clever and unique
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PUZZLES: Puzzle Rating: (1) Extremely easy 2) Easy (3) A little difficult or time consuming (4) Moderately difficult (5) Difficult
A. Multiple-step. (1) Spot-the-Difference. Spot the differences between the four queens in a deck of cards. (2) Matching. Match up cards. Rating: 1
B. Multiple step. Fight for your life! (1) Simon Says. Repeat a sequence using a hand to hit and defeat an opponent. 3X (2) Bullseye! Center a ball onto the middle of a rod. 2X Rating: 2
C. Maze puzzle. On a cryptex, connect all the lines so they create a smooth pathway across the cryptex. 3X. Increases in difficulty.
D. Spot the Similarities. I have not seen this in a HOP game. Locate similar items between two dissimilar scenes. Rating: 2
E. Maze puzzle. Moving gold bars, create a path of energy between conductors from one end of a generator to the other. Rating: 4
F. Sequence puzzle. Move the fingers of a hand in a precise order to remove an item it is holding. Moving one finger affects the others. Rating: 2 Show less

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A very enjoyable game

PostedJanuary 18, 2017

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4 / 5

This sequel was more fun for me than the original. There is a variety of hidden object scenes and the puzzles were at a good difficulty level. The length was good and although not necessary to enjoy the game, I enjoyed the bonus game. I recommend you give this a try.

I recommend this game!

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One of the better games

PostedJanuary 31, 2017

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

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It was intense and not your normal hidden objects game, this made it interesting and challenging. Enjoyed from beginning to end. Thank you.

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Red Queen is at it Again

PostedDecember 31, 2016

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Storyline

5 / 5

I played all the demo, which was very short. Loved the graphics and the voices. Always enjoy foggy ol London, a place of mystery and of strange criminals.
This is a fun game and HOPA's are great and some quite different. Others have given a more detailed review, so I will not go into all that. I enjoyed the game and will buy it.

I recommend this game!

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