Incredible Dracula III: Family Secret > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Really fun game

PostedFebruary 9, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I own the others in this series and have played this game twice through already. I bought the first game as an SE and recently traded it in to buy the CE instead. I think this dev puts enough additional material in the games to make the CEs well worth the extra cost. I purchased this one as a CE, and I'm glad I did. You get things to find in every level (with corresponding trophies) and a bonus ...Show more

I own the others in this series and have played this game twice through already. I bought the first game as an SE and recently traded it in to buy the CE instead. I think this dev puts enough additional material in the games to make the CEs well worth the extra cost. I purchased this one as a CE, and I'm glad I did. You get things to find in every level (with corresponding trophies) and a bonus section of good length.

This game is easier than the first two and, while I wish that weren't the case, it was very fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. It has so much charm, and the quality is top notch, right down to the excellent music and the little animated characters everywhere. It has such funny details, like Rufus' helmet (an inverted colander), and the story is really cute.

If you're new to the series, it might be best to start with this game and play the rest in reverse order. The first is, by far, the most challenging, and this one is the easiest. I also suggest getting the CE instead of the SE.

Whether you love time management or are new to the genre, you cannot go wrong with this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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DRACULA'S MONSTER HAS ESCAPED-IN LAWS HAVE MOVED IN UNTIL HE CATCHES IT

PostedFebruary 8, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Poor Count Dracula, he never seems to catch a break, now he'll have to catch a monster if he wants enjoy some peace and quiet. Dracula's entire family have packed their bags, and moved into his castle, all because Dracula purchased HIM when he was just a boy, and now HE has escaped! The Count is forced to pack his bags, and hit the road to find the beast, or deal with the invasion of his very ...Show more

Poor Count Dracula, he never seems to catch a break, now he'll have to catch a monster if he wants enjoy some peace and quiet. Dracula's entire family have packed their bags, and moved into his castle, all because Dracula purchased HIM when he was just a boy, and now HE has escaped! The Count is forced to pack his bags, and hit the road to find the beast, or deal with the invasion of his very needy family, in his own castle!

Rufus the undead, has joined Dracula for the third time now, without him, it gets awfully quiet, with him, well, it's still pretty quiet because all he can say now is a moan of some sort, but he is a zombie after all. Dracula never realized this adventure would be so difficult, but he has many obstacles to overcome, swamps, weeds, logs, stones and crystals block his paths, and collecting food for his undead workers is a daunting task. Dracula's job isn't easy either, he has to deal with all kinds of people to get essential equipment, magic beans to plant, special tools to acquire, and gods to appease.

Just like most TM games, you will still need to build Sawmills, Stone Mines, and even Crystal Mines. My favorite is the food supply needed to feed the crew, the famous Blood Donalds, home of the very rare burger, fries with lot's of catsup and of course a large type AB negative drink. Some of the tasks require combining collected items, to receive a useful item such as a magnifying glass. There is a Lightning Bolt on the top right of the screen that allows you to complete this task by clicking on the ingredients once all supplies have been collected. As you progress, you will receive Bonuses to help you earn the three star, expert status in each level, such as freezing the Timer, Faster Workers, or Super Speeding the progress.

In the Collector's Edition there are several extra's which may make a big difference when deciding on which version to purchase. Each scene has a Collectible Figurine, and some of the scenes also have a wrapped Present which contain a collectible sticker, and there are also a handful of Pet Food Bags to find. I always look for the collectibles before I click on anything, which will automatically start the timer. There are 38 Trophies available in the CE version as well, which are achievements you earn for doing random things such as not clicking on anything for 15 seconds. I usually read over the Trophy requirements before playing a new game to see what needs to be done differently in order to earn a Trophy.

The Collector's Edition has 38 Trophy Achievements to earn, 8 Wallpapers, 5 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 11 Stories to read, 30 collectible Presents with Stickers, 5 collectible Pet Food Bags, 60 collectible Figurines (one in each scene) an available built in Strategy Guide and a few Bonus Levels. This is only the third game offered in this fairly new series, but it is by far my favorite Time Management game. I love the graphics, I love the storylines, most of all, I love the humor, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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awesome number III

PostedFebruary 8, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

wow there it is number III and as same if not better then 1 and 2.
I've been playing since I got it and just bought it. So much Fun I love it.
I am only in the beginning and so far I can say great job on number III. For all of you what have not played 1 and 2... go there first.....ENJOY
I play them again and again and yet again

I recommend this game!

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I love the changes!

PostedMarch 7, 2017

Carolg01

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This developer does a great job of changing up the challenges from one game to another. In past games, you had to get lots of gold, frequently using stone and a Sorcerer's Stone. That made it a little easier at times, but this time you have to have crystals for almost everything. However, in this game, they set up caches for everything, which vary from level to level. The developer still gave you ...Show more

This developer does a great job of changing up the challenges from one game to another. In past games, you had to get lots of gold, frequently using stone and a Sorcerer's Stone. That made it a little easier at times, but this time you have to have crystals for almost everything. However, in this game, they set up caches for everything, which vary from level to level. The developer still gave you buildings for most things, and they could be upgraded while the caches could not. However, the "pick up all resources" button worked for the caches as well which was appreciated.

I also liked that I did not have to waste time and resources on every single level upgrading the Zombie mobile. You upgrade once and after that it is there for you at that level.

The graphics are good, and clear, and the colors very well done. The voices and music were not annoying which is a treat these days, and the storyline is cute and full of humor. The objectives are clear even if the path isn't always.

I love this series and this one did not disappoint. As long as they keep changing the games up and finding a funny storyline with the ever amusing Rufus and the Princess, I will keep buying them.

Thank you also for making the untimed version available. I can do the timed ones, but generally when I sit down to play a game it is not to stress myself, it is to relax.

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I recommend this game!

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Finally!! 3 GOLD Stars to Developers

PostedFebruary 13, 2017

beltie

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Developers listened to everyone's comments and toned it down to a challenging level instead of an Insane level where one couldn't obtain 3 Stars even after a dozen tries.

They also added some cute new additions, such as man-eating plants, and a few new types of buildings, etc.

Storyline is still cute. Graphics are excellent. Untimed, Timed, and Timed with Multi-click options still there. ...Show more

Developers listened to everyone's comments and toned it down to a challenging level instead of an Insane level where one couldn't obtain 3 Stars even after a dozen tries.

They also added some cute new additions, such as man-eating plants, and a few new types of buildings, etc.

Storyline is still cute. Graphics are excellent. Untimed, Timed, and Timed with Multi-click options still there. Great replay. Good game mechanics.

Level of challenge does increase as one progresses through the game. This is as it should be IMHO. The difference here is that one can attain 3 Stars on all levels. It may take 3 or more times to figure it out; however, that is part of the enjoyment for me. I like a challenge, just not an Insane level of challenge where it is more frustrating than it's worth. Meaning playing a level 10 times and still not being able to get more than 2 stars. Again, for those who enjoy an Insane level, perhaps they could add a HARD level along with the easy (untimed), and intermediate (timed and timed with click ahead). This would satisfy everyone.

Differences between CE & Standard addition are Wallpapers, Stickers, Collectibles, a Walk Thru, etc.

As I wrote in the CE edition, please give the Developers 3 GOLD Stars for listening to their players and their comments. It is evident to me that this is what they did. Thank you!!! Great job!!!

Very enjoyable!! Hope there is another to the Series. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great game and so fun

PostedFebruary 23, 2017

Karavan

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really appreciate that this game has made playing a TM game fun again. lately several games have just been too frustrating for me. I want to be able to get three stars with effort. I will play levels over several times and research how to get three stars if necessary. Some have been too challenging even for that. I do not like untimed mode! This game is so entertaining with a pace I can handle. ...Show more

I really appreciate that this game has made playing a TM game fun again. lately several games have just been too frustrating for me. I want to be able to get three stars with effort. I will play levels over several times and research how to get three stars if necessary. Some have been too challenging even for that. I do not like untimed mode! This game is so entertaining with a pace I can handle. Bravo! Highly recommend this game for a happy time. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Best Dracula game yet!

PostedFebruary 12, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love TM games and this one is a good one. The previous Dracula games from this developer were so hard to score gold I just lost interest. The difficulty of this one is set just right. Challenging but not impossible without a strategy guide. Good fun and a few surprises.

I recommend this game!

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Fantastic game but oh so challenging

PostedFebruary 13, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What's not to love about this series! Excellent graphics and animation, cute characters and storyline. And what an awesome sense of humour the developers must have - A chuckle fest from start to finish!
The only let down is the ability to get three stars on all levels - even in the bonus game! I love a challenge but even with the help of the (much-needed) strategy guide it seems impossible. Got ...Show more

What's not to love about this series! Excellent graphics and animation, cute characters and storyline. And what an awesome sense of humour the developers must have - A chuckle fest from start to finish!
The only let down is the ability to get three stars on all levels - even in the bonus game! I love a challenge but even with the help of the (much-needed) strategy guide it seems impossible. Got to level 37 before the wheels fell off! Perhaps the developers need to set the challenge not based on their own knowledge of the game (having to work out what is needed to make what potion, build a bomb etc eats into 'already precious' time!)
But I still loved the game, enjoyed playing and is a must for expert time management gamers - and those with a sense of humour! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Dracula is such a cute one

PostedApril 27, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Mahjong, Strategy, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love the game series with Dracula - the games are sometimes a real challenge. Storyline, music and what's included - everything fits.

I recommend this game!

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Always fun

PostedMarch 4, 2017

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have several of this series and always enjoy playing them, however I do not play with the timer as I believe that would be a really frustrating challenge considering how long it takes me at times to complete a level!

A lot to do, but I really get tired of all the dialog...very disrupting. Some strategy is required in the upper levels even when playing sans the timer.

I recommend this game!

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