Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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Black Widow Baby

PostedSeptember 23, 2016

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

There's nothing better than playing the demo of a game, thinking you have the plot figured out, only to find out that you were wrong, dead wrong! Mandms33 was absolutely correct with her title, because I didn't see that one coming either! Once you get to about the third chapter you're probably not going to know who to trust, but there's always good ole dad to help you out. I'm so glad I purchased ...Show more

There's nothing better than playing the demo of a game, thinking you have the plot figured out, only to find out that you were wrong, dead wrong! Mandms33 was absolutely correct with her title, because I didn't see that one coming either! Once you get to about the third chapter you're probably not going to know who to trust, but there's always good ole dad to help you out. I'm so glad I purchased this game, I did however opt for the Collector's Edition, mostly because I love Morphing Objects.Here's a rundown of one of the best Grim Tales to date.

Detective Anna Gray has a new case to solve, one that might be a little too close for comfort! Rosette Darkwood has asked Anna to look into the mysterious disappearances of several of her Boarding School students that have gone missing. The headmistress has a few theories of her own, because all of the women were last seen with the handsome Dorian Black, at his family's mansion, Crimson Hollow. The Black family and the Gray family might have more in common than Anna ever imagined, and Dorian may be impossible to investigate if he has the same abilities as Anna!

Daddy dearest is alive and well, sort of. If you remember the last episode, Anna received some unexpected help from her father Richard's spirit when her nephew's son was kidnapped. After the investigation, Anna kept her father's powerful skull (weird right?) and just so it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands, she has brought the skull with her. Once inside Crimson Hollow, Richard Gray is awakened once more, perhaps because of the family ties that bind.....whenever his skull glows, dad has something important to discuss with you, but just bits and pieces of information at a time. There are a couple of devices to help your investigation, Anna's trusty detective kit with a lockpick, a screwdriver and a flashlight (high tech stuff) and a Charm that was actually given to Dorian by Richard. The charm is called the Sphere of Time and is capable of allowing its owner to travel to the past even when protected by magic.
One thing's for sure, this series just keeps getting better and better! You can always count on Grim Tales games to have exceptional graphics and a flawless incorporation of real characters. What often goes unnoticed however is the sounds. You can hear the wind howling, and the crackle of a fire, everything is realistic, and several things can be interacted with, just because you can! Stop playing for just a few seconds and listen, the sights and sounds are what make or break a game and you may not even know it. The Collector's Edition has hidden Jigsaw Pieces that will allow you to assemble 3 different Screensavers, Entailed Castle, Ancient Secrets, and Family curse pictures. As far as I can remember, all Grim Tales Collector's Editions have Morphing Objects, and the Morphs in Crimson Hollow are very creative, some of which aren't very obvious. There are also 10 Morphing Portraits to find and the normal CE bling of Achievements, Wallpapers, Secret Rooms and even Archives.

The Hidden Object Scenes are really just average, for me, that's okay as long as the Mini Games are decent and in abundance and they certainly are. There are Silhouetted Shape finds, finding items that match Keywords in a story setting, Listed Item finds and even small Zoom Zone HOP's where you are tasked with finding a handful of fragments. My favorite scene was finding items that matched their Silhouetted Shapes, but the items morphed and you had to click on the item when it was in it's correct form.

The Mini Games are a mixture of small and simple puzzles to longer more frustrating types, but seem to be very doable. Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo and a few of my favorites from the main game:

1) Select a word from each column that relates to the clues given, then click search on the computer. If correct you will read information pertaining to the search.

2) Fill each bronze plate with the correct number of spheres based on the number clues next to them and use the green triangle to move the spheres from one plate to another.

3) Control the magnet to take out all of the fragments from the fountain.

4) Move the cubes so that they will fit into the top slots of the lock using directional arrows on rows and columns.

5) Release the brides spirit from the door by selecting locks from beginning to end on chains that are free.

6) Trap the white checker piece in the corner using black checkers that can be moved to highlighted places on the board.

7) Move the clock hands so that the clock is set to Midnight, moving one hand may affect others and at different speeds.

8) Navigate to the center of the labyrinth in a specific number of moves, using directional arrows.

9) Select the correct piano keys using a complex cypher clue.

10) Select matching pairs of symbols by clicking on black spots to flip over two at a time. If you choose the incorrect matching symbol you will have to star over from the beginning.

11) Turn off all the runes on the shackles, when you turn off one rune, you change the state of adjacent runes.

12) Move the iconic monuments to the correct locations on a map.

The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, Archives, a Secret Room, 5 Music Soundtracks, Hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces that allow you to assemble 3 different Screensavers, Morphing Objects, 10 Morphing Portraits, 15 Achievements (to the best of my knowledge) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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THE GRAYS AND THE BLACKS...ESSIENTAL EDITION FOR FANS!!!

PostedSeptember 24, 2016

skullfun

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Grim Tales: The Heir Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

WOW. Fist I have to say that I was very impressed with this continuation of this fascinating series. Dorian Black's story will remind you of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Also ties in with Aunt Grays new powers of youth and her ghost father who makes appearances in this addition is young too. A girl has gone missing from the boarding school and you are called in to investigate. The ...Show more

WOW. Fist I have to say that I was very impressed with this continuation of this fascinating series. Dorian Black's story will remind you of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Also ties in with Aunt Grays new powers of youth and her ghost father who makes appearances in this addition is young too. A girl has gone missing from the boarding school and you are called in to investigate. The last time she was seen with a mysterious man, Dorian Black. You didn't realize that what looked like yet another case would turn into a quite dark and dangerous mystery case in which you yourself may fall victim. Aunt Grey is back with her father and this time, you also have black widows and a serial killer. There is a lot to discover in this game as the story takes unexpected turns. This installment from Elephant Games tells you more about the Black family through collectibles throughout the game. There is a connection between the two families. This game's graphics are very well done in the blue and red with a great play on shades and light. The characters are very realistic and the music and sounds are creepy and well fitting. It is a story that sucks you in till the end. All parts of the game are important for it to create the correct impression on the players, and Elephant Games have done a great job with Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow. The gameplay is fast-paced throwing you from one task to another. You choose from four modes of difficulty (Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, and Custom) and jump right into it. Both SE and CE versions are worthy of purchase. Maybe all the extra bling in the CE doesn't matter to you, which is fine. I can say that the CE gives you a bonus game where you deal with the past and the present collide forming another informative adventure for you. Lots of new developments in this edition which are brilliant and shows how the future of the series shall continue. I am such a fan. You won't be disappointed with this installment, some who are new to the series, I see becoming new fans. I highly recommend this one for players of every level. Thanks Big Fish for all the editions of Grim Tales and many more to come. XoX
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SURPRISE! SURPRISE! DIDN'T SEE THAT ONE COMING

PostedSeptember 23, 2016

mandms33

fromBradenton, FL

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a great game. I reviewed the CE and loved it. The storyline is different and well written. The bad guy isn't who I thought it was; and I was convinced I had it right. The Grim Tales series continues as you investigate the disappearance of a girl that attends a girls school run by a mysterious woman, who heads a secret organization titled "The Black Widows." The music builds creating that ...Show more

This is a great game. I reviewed the CE and loved it. The storyline is different and well written. The bad guy isn't who I thought it was; and I was convinced I had it right. The Grim Tales series continues as you investigate the disappearance of a girl that attends a girls school run by a mysterious woman, who heads a secret organization titled "The Black Widows." The music builds creating that urgency, needed to find out more. The graphics are very well done and the unique HOPS and mini games begin immediately. SE or CE this game is worth the buy. I recommend it to all. You won't be disappointed. Thanks, Mia. Show less

I recommend this game!

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The Picture of Dorian...Black?

PostedMarch 11, 2017

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, North Carolina---USA

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Anna Gray is back with a little help from one of her weird, newly rehabilitated relatives. We're introduced to the Black family, who's family apparently goes way back with the Gray's and who's family head, Dorian Black, will definitely remind you of a certain character from an Oscar Wilde novel. There will be some twists and turns involving an eccentric school headmistress, but you'll have to play ...Show more

Anna Gray is back with a little help from one of her weird, newly rehabilitated relatives. We're introduced to the Black family, who's family apparently goes way back with the Gray's and who's family head, Dorian Black, will definitely remind you of a certain character from an Oscar Wilde novel. There will be some twists and turns involving an eccentric school headmistress, but you'll have to play the game to see that.

The graphics on this game were amazing...the ghosts actually fly out at you! My only beef is that the game seemed a bit short, which is a shame, because I was really enjoying it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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a fun but creepy game

PostedNovember 9, 2016

denniann2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

a woman was taken and believed to be dead even though Dorian is still looking for her or get answers. there is a custom level and an interative map. the evil rosetta is stealing people and taken them into the past and you have to switch between past and present to finish the game. i had to consult the walkthrough once to get through the game and i played on custom with a quick hint but i still had ...Show more

a woman was taken and believed to be dead even though Dorian is still looking for her or get answers. there is a custom level and an interative map. the evil rosetta is stealing people and taken them into the past and you have to switch between past and present to finish the game. i had to consult the walkthrough once to get through the game and i played on custom with a quick hint but i still had to look through the walkthrough. i seldom have to do that anymore. a sequel? i feel sure!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great Story

PostedNovember 13, 2016

BanditRedd

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Played this game today and could not stop until I finished it. Storyline excellent! HO games were fun ,made them in various ways. Wished i would have purchased the CE instead of Standard. Looking forward to the next Grim Tales~

I recommend this game!

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Another Brilliant Grim Tales Story

PostedJuly 15, 2018

tophatmcgee

fromKC, MO

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Harrowed Halls: Hell's Thistle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Grim Tales is one of my favorite series, especially the more recent ones, simply because they pull you in quickly. My favorite games have lots of puzzles, maps and most importantly, they make me feel like I am playing with someone, not just walking around clicking here and there. There is a more engaging vibe to the more recent games, Grim Tales and others. Richard was kinda fun, kinda creepy. ...Show more

Grim Tales is one of my favorite series, especially the more recent ones, simply because they pull you in quickly. My favorite games have lots of puzzles, maps and most importantly, they make me feel like I am playing with someone, not just walking around clicking here and there. There is a more engaging vibe to the more recent games, Grim Tales and others. Richard was kinda fun, kinda creepy. Hope to see more of him :) My only complaints are that the ending was silly and the game itself was too short, but I have those same two complaints about a lot of games, LOL. Show less

I recommend this game!

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The Portrait Lives!

PostedNovember 29, 2016

SkyDylKey

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved this game! Creepy setting and good graphics. Always loved the book about Dorian Gray and enjoyed playing the game.

I recommend this game!

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Have an crush on JOHN make more with him!

PostedJanuary 8, 2022

grammptg

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great series more please! 84plus and in love

I recommend this game!

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Gorgeous game- except for the bug

PostedJanuary 14, 2024

MforMayhem

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Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The plot is wonderful, really brings you in to the world of the story. Graphics are stunning, the gameplay engineering is nearly perfect- except when it wasn't. I forget the exact level, but it's when you go back in time into the dungeon area, and if you don't grab the stick on the cart before inspecting the hollow in the tree, the tree comes alive and unpassable. And apparently if you don't have ...Show more

The plot is wonderful, really brings you in to the world of the story. Graphics are stunning, the gameplay engineering is nearly perfect- except when it wasn't. I forget the exact level, but it's when you go back in time into the dungeon area, and if you don't grab the stick on the cart before inspecting the hollow in the tree, the tree comes alive and unpassable. And apparently if you don't have the stick on the cart, you cannot progress in the game?

All that said, the game is so good I'm saving it to start over again and grab that stick before inspecting the tree hollow. But also if someone wants to give me a complimentary CE, I wouldn't turn it down. Show less

I recommend this game!

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