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5 / 5

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I hate it when a RAVEN suddenly appears and makes that loud, annoying screeching sound: CAW CAW CAW

PostedDecember 29, 2016

kdblueey

fromOhio: where it's starting to look almost like Christmas (cold, blistery). YIKES!

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

BASED ON 60 MINS OF DEMO PLAY ONLY:

I have every single one of the Dark Tales, Edgar Allan Poe SE games, and was anxious to see what this game had to offer. It did not disappoint. Here are my pros & cons:

PROS

1. SCARE FACTOR: This has it all. It starts before you even begin the game, in the area where you choose your options, profile name, etc.. It displays a raven and a female-looking ...Show more

BASED ON 60 MINS OF DEMO PLAY ONLY:

I have every single one of the Dark Tales, Edgar Allan Poe SE games, and was anxious to see what this game had to offer. It did not disappoint. Here are my pros & cons:

PROS

1. SCARE FACTOR: This has it all. It starts before you even begin the game, in the area where you choose your options, profile name, etc.. It displays a raven and a female-looking creature with an eerie mask. MUSIC: Very game appropriate. SCENES: It's everything you'd expect in this genre of game. The scene that shows three ravens (two missing their heads) looking down into a basin of water. You might not look innocently at water in the same way ever again.
2. GRAPHICS: The cutscenes are slightly above average with that eerie, misty-looking appearance which only adds to the overall mystery of the game. LIP-SYNCING: Very good with good, deep male voiceovers.
3. ATTENTION TO DETAIL: The developer went somewhat beyond the average when it comes to even the smallest of detail. From the blood coming from the house owner's mouth to the blood lying next to him after shooting himself in the head (allegedly) to the gun shop owner's whole physique added to the game. His beard, rough voice, messy hair, and clothing makes the game more realistic, IMO. Every SINGLE detail is important and gives the game the appropriate ambiance.
4. MINI-GAMES/PUZZLES: Puzzles are not my favorite, and this game was no exception. When playing the demo, you are aware of time restraints. This in itself only makes the puzzles probably harder than they actually are. Some of the puzzles ARE harder, IMO, but still with that fun factor.

CONS

1. ITEMS TO COLLECT: Being absorbed totally in the game (and time restraints in the back of my mind), I didn't look for things that I'm supposed to collect in order to gain achievements. There will be other reviewers who will go into detail about achievements, things to collect, etc., so I won't waste your time.
2. COMPARISON TO OTHER DARK TALES- EAP GAMES: This game, however, didn't QUITE meet up to the other games overall, IMO.

All in all, I will wait for the SE to come out and add it to my complete collection of Dark Tales: EAP games. Like always, give the demo a try. Enjoy :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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The Best of the Series!

PostedDecember 29, 2016

chrmn2k

fromProvidence, RI

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Perfect from the very beginning! Loved the Hidden Object scenes, the plot, the graphics and this time, the puzzles! It's probably not for experts, unless you like an easy game. I will purchase this right away. Enjoy!

I recommend this game!

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Very different and steam punk !

PostedJanuary 5, 2017

cuorips

fromFrying Pan, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A nice transformation for this old franchise. I enjoyed it. Lots of great hard puzzles and new HO's. It is a very long game, lots of things to do and places to go. Lots of hard work went into this game.

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Review based on Demo Play

PostedDecember 29, 2016

calabashbb

fromNorth Carolina

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game was a true Dark Tales, bloody, intense at times. I loved the scruffy cat, nice touch. It would seem we have a heroine to add to the detectives, but she's as deadly as whoever is ordering the murders. It's on my list to buy.

I recommend this game!

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A BLOOD MOON UNMASKS A WONDERFUL TRANSFORMATION IN DUPIN AND THIS SERIES

PostedDecember 29, 2016

sunnyglow

from“Nevermore” will I have to come up with an idea for the New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. The White Crow costume is perfect. It should “Caw”se quite a sensation among the “Old Crows” at the party

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

7 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - REVIEW BASED ON THE DEMO

OVERVIEW: Citizens of Coldstone! Celebrate the Day of the Raven by engaging in a game of mystery and intrigue in another ERS 5-star plus spellbinder! Who killed noted archaeologist Alan Dillinger and why? Get your crow mask out of storage and join the local citizens in a night of murder and mayhem under a blood moon. Dupin is back on ...Show more

7 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - REVIEW BASED ON THE DEMO

OVERVIEW: Citizens of Coldstone! Celebrate the Day of the Raven by engaging in a game of mystery and intrigue in another ERS 5-star plus spellbinder! Who killed noted archaeologist Alan Dillinger and why? Get your crow mask out of storage and join the local citizens in a night of murder and mayhem under a blood moon. Dupin is back on the case with you as his assistant. Even Dupin even sees a transformation under this blood moon from a foppish detective to a sexy and ultra-masculine hunk! A secret society, The Raven Society, is behind all the murders and intrigue in the game. But, what are they up to? Get prepared to watch all fireworks exploding in this action-packed game.

This game demonstrates ERS at their best – beautiful old-style graphics combined with a horror-lite tale. In my opinion, horror-lite is their best genre for games. Although somewhat graphic, this game is not terribly scary. The graphics are “bloody” good and well-portray the gaming script for this game. This is a puzzle-intense game which is just “purr-fect” for me with the inclusion of a few alley cats! This is my favorite combo – horror combined with puzzles. This game is a virtual puzzle-fest with few HOP scenes. With a wonderful gaming script and plenty of activities, this game has an excellent pace. There is only one collectible – little devils. However, you do get to replay the puzzles and HOP scenes and there are quite a few achievements.

HOP SCENES: There are only two (2) in the beta. However, they are creative. In one of the scenes, you locate three each of four items carefully hidden within the scenes

PUZZLES: This game has the option for Casual and Hard settings on some of the puzzles. They are well-crafted and even the “hard” settings not terribly difficult to solve. They include quite a few matching puzzles, one of which involves cards. There are a couple of excellent maze puzzles. In one of these puzzles you must get a scarab to the finish line while avoiding obstacles in its path and in the other you must do the same with a raven. There are also a couple of sequence puzzles, one of which involves ringing bells in order.

I loved a matching puzzle in which you must “remove” hoods to match up masks. There is one difficult mathematical puzzle in which symbols have been replaced by symbols. You must uncover the number for each symbol and then solve some equations to come up with the code to open a lock

LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints and Skips: 5 to 200 seconds

EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
49 Achievements
Collect 12 little devils
Replay 29 Puzzles and 20 HOP scenes
11 Wallpapers, 11 Concept Art, 6 Screensavers, Music, 23 Movie segments
Strategy Guide: 50 Pages

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

HOP SCENES:
A. List of items
B. Locate 3 each of 4 different items. Very creatively designed.

PUZZLES: Puzzle Rating: (1) Extremely easy 2) Easy (3) A little difficult or time consuming (4) Moderately difficult (5) Difficult
A. Sequence/Matching puzzle. Ring bells in the correct sequence by matching them up with a given code. Choice between Casual and Hard.
B. Maze puzzle. Get a scarab to the finish line overcoming enemies in his path. You will also need to open doors with specific colored keys to proceed. Choice between Casual and Hard.
C. Manual dexterity puzzle. In a group of cards follow the movement of a green card 3 times to defeat a criminal. Rating: 2
D. Matching puzzle. Match up two halves for 12 cards. Rating: 3
E. Sequence puzzle. Press 6 buttons in the proper order to open a box. Rating: 1
F. Matching puzzle. Place buttons with images upon them into one of four columns according to relationship within the column. All buttons must relate in some way. Rating: 3
G. Mathematical puzzle. Decrypt a code and find out the numbers which have been replaced by symbols to solve some equations. Then enter those numbers on a lock to open a safe. Rating: 3
H. Logic puzzle. Figure out the last number dialed on a telephone by logically eliminating numbers.
I. Maze puzzle. Move a raven through a maze while avoiding obstacles in your path. Rating: 2
J. Matching puzzle. Find people in matching masks. Quite creative. Rating: 2 Show less

I recommend this game!

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Who does'nt love THE RAVEN!

PostedDecember 30, 2016

sandyp76

fromWilloughby, Ohio

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love the story line, graphics...I have enjoyed all the Dark Tales Edgar Allan Poe's...Thank you!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Very Different from the Other Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's

PostedJanuary 1, 2017

moonbeam3434

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You Need to play this game yourself. Very different from the other Edgar Allan Poe's games. It is a fun thriller, suspenseful!!! I don't want to give away any of the plot!!!

I highly recommend this game and wish the demo was a little longer to play!!

Excellence game, good job Big Fish and keep games like this coming because I enjoy playing them!

I recommend this game!

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Quoth The Raven

PostedApril 29, 2017

KatieG21

fromEast Ayrshire, Scotland

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Redemption Cemetery: Clock of Fate

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have been playing Hidden Object games for years, and this is one of the best. I am also a great Poe reader, and wasn't sure if it would meet up to the 'Raven' poem... but this game is without a doubt in the footsteps of the late great Edgar Allen Poe, he would be proud

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Lovely White Raven!

PostedJanuary 7, 2017

A666

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

She really looks good in white latex! And the Scarab-game is splendid!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Good Story line/gameplay

PostedJanuary 25, 2023

Chamqual

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

No puzzels were too hard to complete, even tho I picked HARD on some of them. Next steps were mostly obvious and I didn't get lost. I enjoyed this one.

I recommend this game!

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