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Big Fish Editor's Choice! This title was selected for its exceptional quality and overwhelmingly positive reviews from our Game Club beta testers.

Daily Magic Productions presents the next haunting installment of the Harrowed Halls series!

Your sister is in the hospital with a mysterious illness! Your only clue is her mumbling about an abandoned house that you explored as children. The search for a cure quickly takes a dangerous turn as spirits interfere with your investigation! Can you solve a cold-case about a series of murders in the house and save your sister in time? Find out in this captivating hidden-object puzzle adventure game!

See what our Beta testers had to say:

“I LOVE this game! Can't wait for the full version. The storyline was great. Different minigames and hos are great. I actually jumped a couple of times from being startled...LOL. One of the best demos I've played with you guys.”  - Samantha, Beta Tester

“Love this game!!! The storyline is amazing. It had me hooked as soon as the ball went through the window the first time and the boy and girl went in after it. Some of the scenes made me jump. I love getting spooked by a game it keeps me wanting to know and see more. This is a great game!!!! Thank you for making this game. Truly fantastic!!!!!”  - Diane, Beta Tester


  • Learn the truth behind the Wantley Family tragedy in the bonus chapter.
  • Find lots of collectible hidden coins and morphing objects!
  • Never get lost with the strategy guide!
  • Enjoy exclusive wallpapers, concept art, music, and more!
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OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 2.5 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 1244 MB

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Harrowed Halls: Hell's Thistle Collector's Edition

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Loved it!
5 / 5
135 of 159 found this review helpful
BLOOD IS CALLING
PostedOctober 26, 2017
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fromWhy do I need to find paper and a pencil to write down a code when I have a cell phone???
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Plagued with heliacus nightmares stemming from her childhood; Dana's psychiatrist suggests she revisits the past; where it all went horribly wrong. Dana and her brother Rick were just innocent kids when they entered the abandoned house on Maple Street, but their innocence shattered like a fragile piece of glass that fateful day. Today, Dana has found the strength to return to the house where the ...Show more
Plagued with heliacus nightmares stemming from her childhood; Dana's psychiatrist suggests she revisits the past; where it all went horribly wrong. Dana and her brother Rick were just innocent kids when they entered the abandoned house on Maple Street, but their innocence shattered like a fragile piece of glass that fateful day. Today, Dana has found the strength to return to the house where the entire Wantley family was murdered. Whatever it was that she seen all those years ago must still be in there, and like a thistle in her side, her nightmare's thorns have only begun to dig in. Now Dana's only hope of salvation, lies within her baby brother Rick, but will he suffer the same consequences when he returns to 23 Maple Street?
I was a fan of this new series when Lakeview Lane was released last year, and (censored...H-e double L's) Thistle has exceeded my expectations! The graphics are some of the best I've seen in a long time, and although the story isn't exactly new per se, it does leave room for plot thickening and a few twists and turns. I love games that are based upon modern day events, and even though I'm not a fan of "ghost catching" devices, I'm willing to overlook the gimmicky device, because a cell phone is exactly what you'd expect someone to be using in current times. This edition has a whopping 72 Morphing Puzzle pieces (the beta only had 44!) that allows you to assemble Jigsaw Puzzles and save as Screensavers. You will also collect Coins throughout the game, that can be used to purchase Video Arcade and Billiards to decorate your virtual mancave garage, which also has a section to store your collectibles.
The Hidden Object Scenes are at times more like a mini game, but for the most part, they are variations of Interactive List finds. There are also Keywords in Sentences, Multiple Symbol finds and of course, the ghostbusting app HOP's that require you to find specific items using your cell phone, which I might add, wasn't a bad feature, quite the opposite, it's not a dreaded repetitious game like most gimmicky tools.
The Mini Games are in abundance, and many are available in a Casual or Hard difficulty mode, some of which are unique, and I enjoyed almost all of them. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Create a path between the stages of the moon in the correct numbered order.
2-Use the phone to scan the room and search for the items listed.
3-Interact with the scene by finding and replacing items that are relevant to the story.
4-Find matching pairs under tiles by selecting two tiles to see their images. The circle will turn 90 degrees with each match found.
5-Select the correct key sections to to replicate the locks mechanism.
6-Assemble the picture by finding and rotating picture fragments.
7-Shoot down the boxes being thrown at you, shoot when the target turns green, using brief moments to fire at the unguarded ghost to defeat him. (oh yeah, I'm a sharp shooter)
8-Move the tokens to the correct shaped slots by moving to highlighted spots without intersecting paths within a specified amount of moves.
9-Move fuses to connect the wires by selecting switches to chose colors and directional arrows to move them.
10-Swap tiles to restore the picture, select switches to toggle between halves.
11-Select correct code numbers and scroll through cylinders to replicate the symbol shown.
12-Arrange the spheres according to the clue shown, selecting a central circle to rotate the spheres surrounding it.
13-Guide the large vertical bar to the bottom of the safe, by rotating the dial to move the bar in either direction, and selecting rows to rotate.
14-Select and drag knobs to change the positions, and size of each character.
15-Swap books to restore the image, then change the tokens to reflect the images on the books.
16-Restore the faces by swapping parts from the same section of each mask using directional arrows.
17-Extinguish the fire by selecting highlighted sections next to each extinguishers, starting from the fire's origins.
HARROWED HALLS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Lakeview Lane (October 20-2016) 3.6
2- (H-e-double L's) Thistle (October 26-2017) n/a
(?????? Why do they give these games a name that you're not allowed to write on a review??????)
This Collector's Edition has 20 Developer Diary pictures, 14 Wallpapers, 24 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 6 Jigsaw Puzzle Screensavers, 72 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle pieces (to assemble the screensavers) 17 Achievements to earn, Collectible Coins (to buy virtual arcade and billiards) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the nightmare! Show less
I recommend this game!
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5 / 5
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A Great Story With Lots of New Bling
PostedOctober 27, 2017
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Excellent
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Based on Main & Bonus Games
This is the best Daily Magic game I've played, and I'm usually lukewarm on this dev. I usually forgo the story for adventure, but this one kept me hooked. (I get very annoyed when the whole plot is given away in the first scene and it's off to hammer ladders and find well cranks for the next two hours.) This. Game. Is. Great. The plot slowly unfolds which is ...Show more
Based on Main & Bonus Games
This is the best Daily Magic game I've played, and I'm usually lukewarm on this dev. I usually forgo the story for adventure, but this one kept me hooked. (I get very annoyed when the whole plot is given away in the first scene and it's off to hammer ladders and find well cranks for the next two hours.) This. Game. Is. Great. The plot slowly unfolds which is awesomeness.
Disclaimer: I love haunted house games, especially without crystals, artifacts, and bwah-ha-ha villains in mandatory red cowls. This is an actual ghost story. The graphics, scenery, music, and environmental sound effects are spot on.
Puzzles and HOs are balanced at about 50/50. Most HOs are at least somewhat interactive, but traditional HO fans won't be disappointed. HO scenes are used twice. Puzzles are easy to moderate, with no aggravation. Adventure level is excellent, at least in hard mode.
Bling includes morphing puzzle pieces; get them all and do 6 jigsaw puzzles in extras. Also collect coins to buy & play fun video games in extras. Now that was new and a nice touch. Also included are achievements, plus the usual. I got all the puzzle pieces, so I don't know if you can go back and find any you missed.
The main game lasts a good 4+ hours in hard mode. Bonus game is about 1 hour, and carries the story a bit further.
Is it worth a CE? Unqualified yes. This is a high quality game with great production values, a good bonus game, and new, creative bling that definitely extends your playing time. Snap it up. Show less
I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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EXCELLENT GAME AND A PUZZLE LOVERS DELIGHT
PostedOctober 25, 2017
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
This is the second game in the Harrowed Halls series and in this one you play the game as Rick whose sister Dana collapsed one evening after work and is now in a semi-coma. When you arrive at the hospital she keeps repeating that “it is calling her back”. You know that she is referring to the old house that you and Dana explored when you were kids; an adventure that could have been deadly had you ...Show more
This is the second game in the Harrowed Halls series and in this one you play the game as Rick whose sister Dana collapsed one evening after work and is now in a semi-coma. When you arrive at the hospital she keeps repeating that “it is calling her back”. You know that she is referring to the old house that you and Dana explored when you were kids; an adventure that could have been deadly had you not run for your lives. Somehow Dana in her subconscious seems to hear that old house, or whatever evil resides in it, calling to her. Now it seems that you must confront your fear and re-enter the house after all of these years. Hopefully, by finding what lies hidden in that house, you will be able to save Dana.
The game is very creative and the HOPS in this game are used to move the story forward. Even though a lot of the HOPS are the storybook type, they are very interesting and well-designed. I am not a huge fan of the story type of HOPS but in this game they work. There are some terrific puzzles in the game but IMHO, there are maybe too many puzzles in the game. Sometimes it felt like the puzzles outweighed the storyline. In this case the story is so good that I wanted to find out more and quite frankly I felt that having to stop and play a puzzle, no matter how good, interfered with the games momentum. I was disappointed that there is no replay of HOPS or of the puzzles in the game – mainly because I wanted to skip some of the puzzles in order to move forward with the storyline, thinking I could replay them in the extras but that is not an option in this game.
The CE content has morphing puzzles pieces to find and they are very difficult to spot in some scenes. We also will find collectible coins that can later be used to play various types of arcade games. As usual, there are achievements to earn that we rack up simply by playing the game. The other extras are almost paltry in comparison to other games and include all of the standard fluff so I am not going to bother with them here.
This second game in the Harrowed Halls series is excellent and one that is very fitting for the upcoming Halloween celebrations. There are some great jump-scare moments and one that I really didn’t expect at all. I love the game and think it is destined to become a Halloween classic and one that many of you might like to replay each year. Even though I found the game close to being perfect, as always, I recommend that you play the demo to see if it is one you will enjoy. Happy gaming! Show less
I recommend this game!
+55points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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the best "creep factor" game in quite some time
PostedOctober 26, 2017
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fromOur protagonist ( Rick ) has his work cut out for him and that's a good thing for game players
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Excellent
5 / 5
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4 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
This game has lots going for it. As mentioned in my review title the creepiness is outstanding without being overly gruesome as is often the case in some of the most bizarre games. As a man I really enjoyed having Rick as the main character. The HOPA world of gamers knows full well that we are certainly oversaturated with female leads. One of the best aspects of Harrowed Halls is the story and I ...Show more
This game has lots going for it. As mentioned in my review title the creepiness is outstanding without being overly gruesome as is often the case in some of the most bizarre games. As a man I really enjoyed having Rick as the main character. The HOPA world of gamers knows full well that we are certainly oversaturated with female leads. One of the best aspects of Harrowed Halls is the story and I am pleased that the demo ended without knowing much of what the tale will unfold.
As to game play itself we have a mixed bag of easy tasks and challengers. I can appreciate not having everything handed to me but also not pulling my hair out if most of the puzzlers are mind-numbingly hard. I fully enjoyed the hidden object segments in HT since the level of required interactivity involved being on one's toes to complete the hidden object parts.
The only downside ( and I played using the custom settings )
was seeing small sparks guiding me to various areas on each screen yet this aid is not so glaringly a mistake as to ruin the game.
Being a CE version there are morphs and collectibles. When I find a game to be of superior quality I generally fail to even look for these items. Such is the case with Harrowed Halls.
With 10/31 just around the corner gamers have been subjected to a couple of really good thematic entries. The Halloween inspired game a couple weeks ago is terrific and HT absolutely knocks the ball out of the park. This is a grand slam winner. Show less
I recommend this game!
+18points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
33 of 53 found this review helpful
Not your average ghost story
PostedOctober 26, 2017
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Daily Magic has created an exciting chapter to this series. From the eye that watches you to having a shoot out with a ghost. New HOPS and mini games will challenge you to the very end.
I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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NIce Mystery
PostedNovember 7, 2017
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Full marks for the best mystery game of the year. All of the usual disclaimers - this one will be too easy for some, too difficult for others, and for me it found the just-right zone.
Pros: the writing, mentioned separately below. Great graphics, great voice acting, atmospheric music, and a jump-scare or two. The puzzles are plentiful, some quite challenging. I regret inadvertently playing the ...Show more
Full marks for the best mystery game of the year. All of the usual disclaimers - this one will be too easy for some, too difficult for others, and for me it found the just-right zone.
Pros: the writing, mentioned separately below. Great graphics, great voice acting, atmospheric music, and a jump-scare or two. The puzzles are plentiful, some quite challenging. I regret inadvertently playing the last one on Casual because it deserved better. Male POV for a welcome change. Nice bonus game with an interesting ending.
Cons: the plot is very dark, not suitable for children.
Writing: yes, a real mystery! The plot is properly convoluted and the player may wish to keep notes on relationships, because it's one slow reveal after another as the overall plot becomes apparent. Only at the last is the player character's real involvement in the story revealed. Very, very well done.
Some may find the game too easy, some too hard, but for me it was the best mystery game of the year so far. Show less
I recommend this game!
+5points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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Best. Game. Ever! Now this is worth your money!!!
PostedNovember 2, 2017
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Where do I start? There were so many omg, jaw dropping moments in the game that sometimes I laughed at (or was incredibly shocked) how bizarre, crazy, murderous, psychotic, and devious the villain was...and I loved every moment of it. This was so worth buying the CE! It's nice and long with plenty of scenes to keep you engaged. Those darn morphing puzzle pieces were hard to find sometimes which I ...Show more
Where do I start? There were so many omg, jaw dropping moments in the game that sometimes I laughed at (or was incredibly shocked) how bizarre, crazy, murderous, psychotic, and devious the villain was...and I loved every moment of it. This was so worth buying the CE! It's nice and long with plenty of scenes to keep you engaged. Those darn morphing puzzle pieces were hard to find sometimes which I also enjoyed. To the developers - you blew me away and I applaud you!! I'll leave it to other reviewers to add spoilers, but if you haven't read the other reviews, you will not be disappointed with this game. Even, when I stopped playing in an attempt to make it last, I would walk away like...dang! Really?! Wow, yep, that really happened! LOL. I'm in Chapter 6 and still trying (and quite worried) to figure out what happened to the kids? Way better than the Hallowed Halls - Lakeview Lane (while also very long, it had a tendency to drag and took me a really long time to finish).
Beautiful graphics (quite nice quality), appropriate eerie music, intriguing and often challenging puzzles, which I admit, some i had to skip.
Overall, this was game was simply amazing. Show less
I recommend this game!
+6points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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Great Game! Must Try It!
PostedDecember 14, 2017
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
 
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
4.7 out of 5(166)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
It seems that most of the games these days might have some really nice Hidden Object Puzzles (HOPs) and other puzzles, but the story is quite bland, following either a well-worn formula or just not developed enough. Not this game though! The cut scene even before you enter a profile name is quite gripping, and the story gets only more intense as you go along. I had actually thought at one point ...Show more
It seems that most of the games these days might have some really nice Hidden Object Puzzles (HOPs) and other puzzles, but the story is quite bland, following either a well-worn formula or just not developed enough. Not this game though! The cut scene even before you enter a profile name is quite gripping, and the story gets only more intense as you go along. I had actually thought at one point that maybe the developers revealed too much, too soon. As it turned out, however, there was more to come! Yes, the plot thickened, as they say... :D
The graphics are great, and the music is most haunting - perfect for the storyline. The HOPs and puzzles are quite easy and fun at the same time. There are only two "side quests," so to speak - the Morphing Objects and Coins. But, unlike many games in which you collect these "extras" only for some achievement, this game gives you a whole lot more for your effort! As for the Morphing Objects, each one is actually a puzzle piece. You can go in the Bonus Menu at any time during the game, open the Morphing Objects tab, and see how many pieces you have collected. You will find that there are six jigsaw pictures that you can put together with the pieces you collect; and, no, there are no tricks - only the pieces required to complete a given picture will be found on that particular page. So you don't have to take the pieces from picture to picture to see where each fits!
As for the Coins, they are easy enough to spot. What's more, as far as I noticed, a close-up does not disappear until you have picked up the coin in it! So you should not have any problem collecting these coins. Then, whenever you are ready, just go to the Bonus Menu again, open the Collections tab, and you will see six different games in a room. Yes, you use your coins to purchase these games. You can then play the game you purchased, and win an item. You will use the close-up icon on the cabinet in upper-right to see what you won. You get the Achievement only after you have won all six games.
In short, this game is just filled with fun. I should note, however, that I did not care that much about the Bonus Game. Something that was undoubtedly resolved (or certainly seemed to be) in the main game, resurfaces in the Bonus Game, and without any explanation as to why it does so. [You will see what I mean when you play the game.] It was almost as if the Developers felt obliged to provide a Bonus Game because this *was* a Collector's Edition, after all. They still gave it a good shot, however, and they do provide some important background information to the main story. And, of course, there are more fun HOPs and puzzles. So do be sure to play the Bonus Game as well.
Well, that's all I can think of right now. Hope that my review has been helpful, and that you will enjoy the game as much as I did. :) Show less
I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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FAMILY FEUD
PostedNovember 18, 2017
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
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OK
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REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
This is a very enjoyable game with plenty to do in each scene. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advance, Hard and Custom modes of play;
* Interactive map;
* 17 Achievements;
* Notebook;
* Collections;
* Find 72 morphs in game and bonus (puzzle pieces).
The graphics are not bad but it is very dark in most scenes. However, it is an ...Show more
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
This is a very enjoyable game with plenty to do in each scene. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advance, Hard and Custom modes of play;
* Interactive map;
* 17 Achievements;
* Notebook;
* Collections;
* Find 72 morphs in game and bonus (puzzle pieces).
The graphics are not bad but it is very dark in most scenes. However, it is an old house with lots of ghosts and creepy sounds to keep you company, so I suppose it has to be dark to add that ambiance to the game. Sound is good and the music is orchestral and piano.
The hidden object games are mainly interactive straightforward which you will do twice. These are easy to do and each one only takes a couple of minutes. Items are clear to see.
There are a huge range of mini-games and I enjoyed them all. These ranged from easy to medium. There are a few of my favourite ones in there as well. None are too hard or boring and I'm sure you will be able to conquer them all without any problem.
As you go through the game and bonus, you will collect coins. When you have enough coins then go to Collections and play some extra mini-games. These are fun to do.
There are 72 morphs (puzzle pieces) to find throughout the game and bonus. In some scenes these were actually hard to spot. There are 6 puzzles in total which you can complete any time you like. I did these are I went through the game.
You also have a cellphone with apps to help you. This does not hinder the game in any way and it was fun using it.
All up the game and bonus took me about 5 hours to play. I took my time as there was lots to do and it wasn't always obvious what to do next. I enjoyed that.
Overall, a fabulous game and well worth putting in your collection. Happy playing fishies. Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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ANOTHER “SPOOKTACULAR” GAME FOR THE HALLOWEEN SEASON
PostedOctober 25, 2017
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fromIs this family related to the Dalimar family? Are Alistair and Charles and those crazy twins, Charlotte and Gwendolyn, hiding somewhere in this "family tree?"
Skill Level:Expert
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
REVIEW BASED ON THE ENTIRE GAME: Game Play Time: 5 Hours
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter: Strategy Guide: 44 Pages
OVERVIEW: Seems like old times, doesn’t it Rick? It is a cold “blast from the past” as you return to memories and old haunts from the 1980’s. Return to an abandoned house you and your sister Dana visited as a child. Now your sister Dana is suffering from an illness, the same ...Show more
REVIEW BASED ON THE ENTIRE GAME: Game Play Time: 5 Hours
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter: Strategy Guide: 44 Pages
OVERVIEW: Seems like old times, doesn’t it Rick? It is a cold “blast from the past” as you return to memories and old haunts from the 1980’s. Return to an abandoned house you and your sister Dana visited as a child. Now your sister Dana is suffering from an illness, the same illness that affected your mother. Lying in her bed, your sister murmurs something about this house. She is seemingly being affected by events which happened at that house. You are off to the city of Portland to investigate what elements of this house could be affecting your sister. This house is chuck full of ghosts from the Wantley family who were murdered within this home. Learn about the ghosts, Alleta, her twin sons, and her philandering husband, Garth. What happened in that “home, less-than-sweet home,” to cause it to become haunted by its former inhabitants? Get prepared for more twist and turns and a surprise ending in this game! The ending may haunt you for years – well maybe not – but it is still a little unsettling!
Boo! to you from Daily Magic. What a great game! This game is LONG with many activities. The game is BETTER AFTER THE DEMO! The HOP scenes are rather blasé; however, the FORTY-FIVE (45) puzzles become more difficult within the game. There are also instances of puzzle-like activities which are not identified as such. Many of these are creatively designed. This is a wonderful creepy frightfest for the Halloween season. The story is well-written. Whoever writes the gaming scripts for this developer is excellent! The graphics are perfectly created to put a chill down your spine. You collect coins to purchase arcade games. Search for morphing objects – jigsaw pieces for puzzles to be played after the game. Is this the last chance to stock up on those Halloween gaming goodies? It may be. I purchased this game knowing this is probably the last one for the Halloween season.
CASUAL VERSUS HARD PUZZLES: Toward the end of the main game, you get a few puzzles with the choice between playing them in a casual or hard mode. I hope this developer will continue down this path. This makes the game more enjoyable for those of us who want some challenging puzzles.
THE GHOSTS OF INVISIBLE OBJECTS: We have yet another game in which we must search for items invisible to the naked eye. (I guess all the developers got the memo that “invisible items” are now the new WOW factor in HOP games along with runes!) We have another gimmicky device to locate objects not visible to the naked eye. This time you use the camera on your cell phone to see those items. This is another great developer who should throw out all the gimmicks in their games. You will use your phone excessively in this game - in BOTH the HOP scenes and puzzles as well.
BONUS GAME – HALLOWEEN EYE CANDY: Find yourself in Vermont with a group from the reality show, “Paranormal Hunters.” Investigate another haunted abode to flesh out the history of the main game's haunted house. I am not finished with this bonus section; however, it is a long chapter filled with more great puzzles and HOP scenes! Zane, your guide in this chapter, is very handsome – so you won’t want to miss this Halloween eye candy!
HOP SCENES: The main game has twenty (20) scenes. The HOP scenes are somewhat of a disappointment to me. They are the same generic ones we experience in other games. Most of the scenes are lists of items. There are storybook scenes in which you either look for items listed in highlighted letters or silhouette scenes, both relating to the rather long story about the family in question. There is one unique scene which features a bookcase with emblems along the sides. These items are to be located within the books. Pull out books and interact with the scenes within the books to get those items. Nicely done! However, this is the ONLY scene which I felt was creative.
PUZZLES: “MAN – THAT’S A LOTTA PUZZLES! There are forty-five (45) puzzles in the main game! The puzzles are easy in the demo; however, they become more difficult afterward. There are so many I will only list those which give some indication of the types of puzzles within the game. You will have puzzles which are more like HOP scenes than puzzles.
A. Matching puzzle. Match up pairs of tokens on a rotating circle. After matching two pairs, the circle will rotate to mix up the tokens.
B. Sock it to the ghost! Bullseye. Face some target practice as you try to hit crates being thrown by a ghost before they hit you. Try to hit that ghost to stop his onslaught.
C. Switch puzzle. Switch tiles to restore a picture. Only one-half of the puzzle will be lit at a time.
D. Con-‘fuse’-d! Connection puzzle. Move four sets of fuses to connect with wires using arrows at the bottom of the screen.
E. My brain is out of focus. Tricky puzzle. Use an updated camera with four dials to change the size of the objects but also their positioning in a photograph. Adjust the dials until the items fit perfectly into the photo.
F. Ye old book switch puzzle. Switch books to restore an image created by placing them in the proper place and click on disks under the books to match up with highlighted images on the books.
G. Maze puzzle. On a wheel, rotate 7 tokens, choosing the correct winding path to lead it to its silhouette.
H. Phone puzzle. Using you phone search for 5 hidden ghosts within the scene. (You will use your phone for many of this type of puzzle throughout the game.
I. I wish I could “switch” my crazy family! Switch puzzle. Switch pieces within two separate grids to restore two family pictures
J. You bug me! Physical puzzle. Using your cursor, direct nasty bugs into a container.
K. Stop bugging me! Logic problem. Multiple step. (1) On a “bug” poster, move bugs so they match up with the descriptions given. (2) Perform the mathematical problems to get the code to open a lock.
L. Follow directions puzzle. Antidote puzzle. Create an antidote to a poison by following directions given.
M. My Crazy Family Tree. Switch puzzle. Switch members in a family tree so they are in the correct location.
N. Checkers puzzle. Jump over thistles until only one remains.
O. Simon Says puzzle. Casual vs. hard. Follow the sequence. Click on flasks according to a given sequence until only one remains. 3X
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints and Skips: 5 to 300 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
17 Achievements
Your mobile phone which provides a means to locate those hidden objects not visible to the naked eye.
Collect coins to purchase arcade games
72 Morphing objects (jigsaw puzzle pieces for 6 puzzles)
14 Wallpaper, 24 Concept Art, Music
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I recommend this game!
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