New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

109 of 121 found this review helpful

It's Hard To Feel Sorry For This Golddigger!

PostedMay 2, 2016

pennmom36

fromLaura should get a raise after this case!

Top Reviewer
This "Top Reviewer" is one of our most frequent game reviewers. We think you'll trust what they have to say and find their reviews helpful and informative.
Top Reviewer

Skill Level:Expert

Current Favorite:

Phantasmat Collector's Edition

(100)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The White Stone Order has another case for Laura James to solve, and Dr. Bishop is convinced that it's paranormal. Laura is one tough woman, especially when you consider this New York Mystery takes place in the 50's, a Journalist/Detective that doesn't let anything stand in her way, even the undead! When Laura starts her investigation of the brutal murder of Carrie Martel, a widow who buried her ...Show more

The White Stone Order has another case for Laura James to solve, and Dr. Bishop is convinced that it's paranormal. Laura is one tough woman, especially when you consider this New York Mystery takes place in the 50's, a Journalist/Detective that doesn't let anything stand in her way, even the undead! When Laura starts her investigation of the brutal murder of Carrie Martel, a widow who buried her famous lawyer husband just hours ago, things just don't add up. Has Thomas returned to seek revenge, or is there a much more plausible theory?

I purchased the Collector's Edition because, New York Mysteries is known for its collections and The Lantern of Souls is no exception. There are 9 hidden Apples, 9 hidden Shields, 9 Music Symbols, and 9 hidden Miners. There are also 20 Achievements to earn and 35 Morphing Objects to find throughout the adventure, and a new feature of 16 collectible Fact Cards that give you fun facts about points of interest in New York.

The Hidden Object Scenes are scarce, with only 5 in the entire game, BUT, I promise you they will not disappoint you. These are extremely Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape Finds, with all kinds of gadgets to figure out and several smaller puzzles to solve within each HOP.

The Mini Games are really creative, however, several of them are just too simple to solve, my only complaint of this entire game. Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Rotate the arrow to set the correct sequence.

2) Select two symbols to create the symbols shown in the center.

3) Find pairs of taps that rotate at the same rate of speed.

4) Use a code to unlock a door.

5) Use the control buttons to help the mouse move a square to the designated spot.

6) Connect wires from left to right by following tangled leads.

The Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpapers, 16 Concept Art pictures, 26 Videos, 6 Music Soundtracks, 18 replayable Mini Games, 5 replayable Puzzles, 20 Achievements, 35 Hidden Collectibles, 16 collectible Fact Cards, 35 Morphing Objects, 20 Bonus Games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

+97points

109of 121voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes109No12

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

81 of 95 found this review helpful

A GREAT GAME FOR THOSE WHO LOVE EERIE MYSTERIES

PostedMay 1, 2016

biscuitsmama

fromBetter watch your back

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Laura James, a journalist with the Daily News and a member of a very secret organization, is back in Lantern of Souls an incredible new game in the New York Mysteries series. The game begins with a funeral and is followed by a very strange murder. Professor Bishop, the head of the Order, has asked for Laura’s help with investigating the scene but he leaves her with a warning to return to ...Show more

Laura James, a journalist with the Daily News and a member of a very secret organization, is back in Lantern of Souls an incredible new game in the New York Mysteries series. The game begins with a funeral and is followed by a very strange murder. Professor Bishop, the head of the Order, has asked for Laura’s help with investigating the scene but he leaves her with a warning to return to headquarters the minute she sees anything out of the ordinary. Well, it isn’t too long before Laura is back at headquarters and picks up a partner who returns with her to see if they can figure out what is going on at the Martell estate. I don’t want to tell you too much about the story but will only say that this is without a doubt one of the best games I have played this year. This is certainly not the standard HOPA game and it just keeps getting more interesting at every turn.

The game offers only three preset modes of gameplay with no custom mode – Easy, Normal, and Hard. The graphics are quite good but the characters do seem a bit flat and could be better and maybe a bit sharper. On the other hand, the voiceovers are excellent. This game is set in the late 1950s and poor Laura needs a new stylist and a bit of an update. The voiceovers are excellent and the sound effects are sometimes downright unnerving and creepy.

Your tools include an interactive transporter type map that shows areas with available tasks. At least through the demo I haven’t found any other special tools or gimmicks and doubt that I will as the game progresses. The New York Mysteries games are basic mystery solving games where your most important tool is your brain power, which is one of the reasons I love this series.

There are far more mini-games than there are HOPS but the HOPS that we do come across are extremely interactive and terrific. In some cases the HOPS require a lot of patience because it is not always obvious what item you need to locate from the silhouettes shown that will start the ball rolling. On the other hand, even though there are more mini-games they seem very easy. Some examples of the mini-games in the demo are as follows: rotate a dial according to present numbers to select the correct code to open the globe – easy; use symbols located on the spokes in a circle to create the symbol in the center – easy; rotate pairs of levers to match the angles – easy, create a rust remover following a diagram – easy, move a mouse through a maze to open a door – a bit tricky; and match segments of a lock – easy but fun. I am sure that there will be many more mini-games following the demo and I am sure that they will increase in difficulty as the game progresses.

Earlier I said that this is an awesome game and IT IS! The storyline grabbed me and given all of the things to do with the HOPS and mini-games I found the gameplay factor to be excellent. The other games in the New York Mysteries series are excellent and Lantern of Souls continued with that pattern of excellence and might even be better than the others. The New York Mysteries series has always been a top-notch series with terrific story lines that create wonderful games but even though I think this is a great game, please try the demo to see if this is a game you will like. Show less

I recommend this game!

+67points

81of 95voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes81No14

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

38 of 43 found this review helpful

Mothers finest: outstanding graphics and animation. It is challenging and exciting.

PostedMay 2, 2016

Aliana_4711

fromGermany

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

Steel LIFE

(50)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

My rating is based on playing the entire SE. It meets most of my requirements. Usually I don’t rate a game with 5 stars, if I can’t play in minimum 4-5 hours, but this one has such an unbelievable fine quality, it is worth 5 for sure. The story as well is quite exciting.

- Story: You’re a journalist and member of a secret order. Investigating mysterious crimes. This time, you have discovered ...Show more

My rating is based on playing the entire SE. It meets most of my requirements. Usually I don’t rate a game with 5 stars, if I can’t play in minimum 4-5 hours, but this one has such an unbelievable fine quality, it is worth 5 for sure. The story as well is quite exciting.

- Story: You’re a journalist and member of a secret order. Investigating mysterious crimes. This time, you have discovered someone who not only stole the soul lantern from the Reaper, but also has turned the dead into zombies. You have to stop him.
The end was quite satisfying.

- Difficulty can be customized slightly. Tutorial, sparkles, map issues, glitter and hint / skip recharge.

- Graphics: awesome, lucid, fantastic.

- Animation: incredible good.

- Music: fitting

- Voice-overs: excellent, fitting to characters and well synchronized.

- Tools: you have an interactive map.

- HO’s: Wonderful full fletch interactive types with silhouettes. Very interesting.
You can’t switch to another mode, but why would you do that?

- Mini games: not the catchiest, but nice to play.

- Adventure part: Very challenging, you do have a lot of items and it is not very obvious, what to do. They are spread about all locations. You have to roam them several times, a lot forth and back. In the middle of the game I began to be impatient and used the map sometimes.

Minor Dislikes:
- Length: I needed about 3 1/2 hours for completing. Too short, especially because it was so good, I could have played many hours more.
- The whereabouts of needed items were sometimes far-fetched. E.g. why is an eagle figure- belonging to the HQ- in a safe from the victim?
- You can’t exclude helping texts. Show less

I recommend this game!

+33points

38of 43voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes38No5

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

36 of 43 found this review helpful

no words

PostedMay 2, 2016

grammakk

fromniagara falls n.y.

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i don't know where to start this is such a phenomenal game. long and very interesting story. you will need to use the jump map after awhile. i have to say i just love love love this game. one scene made me jump but there is no gore in this game i'm speechless. this is based on full game. no glitches which made this so enjoyable. morphing not real hard to find also the collectibles were ok to see. ...Show more

i don't know where to start this is such a phenomenal game. long and very interesting story. you will need to use the jump map after awhile. i have to say i just love love love this game. one scene made me jump but there is no gore in this game i'm speechless. this is based on full game. no glitches which made this so enjoyable. morphing not real hard to find also the collectibles were ok to see. love the collection cards, i learned something about new york i never knew. as always try the demo but i don't think you will be disappointed in this one. Show less

I recommend this game!

+29points

36of 43voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes36No7

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 14 found this review helpful

BEST GAME NO EXAGGERATION--SPELLBINDING CAST!

PostedOctober 23, 2016

pcpat923

fromJersey Girl

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls Collector's Edition

(45)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

If FIVE-BN GAMES doesn't win one or two top 2016 game categories for this, will be very disappointed. This is great gaming. For starters, with 26 smooth, detailed videos, gamers can't go wrong. Developers took their time, however, get the CE so you can replay them as I did many times over. The best is Video 17 in the lineup--will give you a gasp as it did our beautiful, unassuming Laura James. All ...Show more

If FIVE-BN GAMES doesn't win one or two top 2016 game categories for this, will be very disappointed. This is great gaming. For starters, with 26 smooth, detailed videos, gamers can't go wrong. Developers took their time, however, get the CE so you can replay them as I did many times over. The best is Video 17 in the lineup--will give you a gasp as it did our beautiful, unassuming Laura James. All are great with 17 as my favorite and then 19, 20 and 21.
Music - 6 awesome tracks with the usual spellbinding New York Mysteries musical score--violins, cellos and horns, oh my!
Mini-puzzles - 18 with 5 added puzzles n the CE
CE Bonus Game of 20 added mini-puzzles as well.
Complete Collections or go back to retrieve any missed.

Gamers can re-visit any scene again and again as no scenes are blocked. How's that for being thorough and generous?
The journal is very interesting and helps gamers understand the story line. Did I say story line? Indeed!
Professor Bishop, Laura James, Will and a cast of others will thrill gamers with their personality and good looks. Even the villain is ruggedly handsome as a "lunatic".
Thank you FIVE-BN GAMES for a fabulous, over-the-top ten star gaming experience. Enjoy! -Mama Mia- Show less

I recommend this game!

+12points

13of 14voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes13No1

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

15 of 17 found this review helpful

A Fun Mystery Game

PostedMay 21, 2016

jbird26

fromSpringfield, MO

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls

(33)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved this game. It is story driven and not just a usual hidden object game. There are hidden object scenes but they are silhouettes and instead of just searching for an item you must use the silhouetted item to find other items in the scene. I so prefer that to just random items to find in a scene. The story is good and the length of the game was also good. The puzzles were easy but it didn't ...Show more

I loved this game. It is story driven and not just a usual hidden object game. There are hidden object scenes but they are silhouettes and instead of just searching for an item you must use the silhouetted item to find other items in the scene. I so prefer that to just random items to find in a scene. The story is good and the length of the game was also good. The puzzles were easy but it didn't detract from the fun of the game. Show less

I recommend this game!

+13points

15of 17voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes15No2

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

11 of 12 found this review helpful

I don't do reviews

PostedApril 19, 2017

kihei1

fromAppleton, WI,

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I am not a gamer. I do not know all the vernacular. What I do know, is that, this game challenged me while not making me feel stupid. The hidden object portion is the best. It is not just find objects. It is the type that requires you to find an object, use that object to figure out another piece of the puzzle. The morphing objects, special cards, etc. that many games have where challenging, but ...Show more

I am not a gamer. I do not know all the vernacular. What I do know, is that, this game challenged me while not making me feel stupid. The hidden object portion is the best. It is not just find objects. It is the type that requires you to find an object, use that object to figure out another piece of the puzzle. The morphing objects, special cards, etc. that many games have where challenging, but not impossible. I often spent quite a few minutes trying to find them, but I eventually did. I loved this game. Show less

+10points

11of 12voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes11No1

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

7 of 7 found this review helpful

Great Graphics! Hint Transports! Moves Forward! Fun Game!

PostedSeptember 23, 2016

Yurnmesis

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Overall: Great graphics, good stand alone story, interesting scenes, clear items, not a lot of back and forth and if you had to return to an old scene the hint transported you there. This game was entertaining and enjoyable with a good pace and offered a fun journey. It’s not a real long game, but it’s one the whole family can enjoy together and a game I will play again. The New York Mystery games ...Show more

Overall: Great graphics, good stand alone story, interesting scenes, clear items, not a lot of back and forth and if you had to return to an old scene the hint transported you there. This game was entertaining and enjoyable with a good pace and offered a fun journey. It’s not a real long game, but it’s one the whole family can enjoy together and a game I will play again. The New York Mystery games are well designed and crafted and worth giving one or more a try.

Graphics: Excellent clarity of all objects, scenes. Well crafted.

Sounds: Very appropriate.

Music: Didn’t have to turn off, not intrusive to the game.

Characters: Human with a touch on the cartoon, mostly attractive and not distracting from the game, very well done

Hints: Transported you to next scene and moved the game steadily forward which I prefer.

Map: Could use to transport but didn’t really need it with the excellent hint transport.

HOG: Interactive and fun, so you have a bit of a challenge, mostly find objects vs lists. Clear objects and good visibility, and no dark hidden corners.

Mini: Varied and well crafted, probably not as challenging as some, but as a non-mini fan I genuinely enjoyed them and only skipped a couple. Show less

I recommend this game!

+7points

7of 7voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes7No0

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 9 found this review helpful

New York, New York!

PostedJune 2, 2016

the3rdparty

fromUSA

Key Contributor
This "Key Contributor" plays, rates, and reviews a lot of games. We think you'll trust their thoughts and opinions about games.
Key Contributor

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 was an excellent game. It was very clever and had lots of fun mechanics. However it wasn't so difficult that the average mechanic wanna-be couldn't accomplish anything.

It was totally fun from a to z.

I recommend this game!

+7points

8of 9voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes8No1

Flagged as inappropriate.

Overall rating

5 / 5

10 of 13 found this review helpful

Definitely a hit with me

PostedMay 9, 2016

pashdi

fromQld, Australia

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Family

Current Favorite:

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls Collector's Edition

(45)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I was hoping for another New York Mystery and was not disappointed with this game. Another sinister villain wanting to rule the world which leads us into a battle again solving all obstacles to defeat evil once again, I played the CE version and so pleased that I purchased it. The graphics were brilliant with a great storyline. Music has become a theme for New York Mysteries since the very first ...Show more

I was hoping for another New York Mystery and was not disappointed with this game. Another sinister villain wanting to rule the world which leads us into a battle again solving all obstacles to defeat evil once again, I played the CE version and so pleased that I purchased it. The graphics were brilliant with a great storyline. Music has become a theme for New York Mysteries since the very first in the series. I had very little need for the hint in the puzzles but definitely needed the map to get to some of the levels. I especially liked the puzzle with the four tokens which had to be moved. Show less

I recommend this game!

+7points

10of 13voted this as helpful.

Was this review helpful?Yes10No3

Flagged as inappropriate.

Browse by Genre:

Browse by Genre:

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls

Reviews

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls

, share your thoughts about this game!

New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls

Heres what your review will look like once it’s posted.

Click Submit if you’re happy. Your review should appear soon. To make changes, use the Edit or Cancel buttons.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this game!

You’ve already shared your thoughts about this game.

Thanks for submitting the review below.


	, share your thoughts about this game! New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls Darkness is in New York! Heres what your review will look like once it’s posted. Click Submit if you’re happy. Your review should appear soon. To make changes, use the Edit or Cancel buttons. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this game! You’ve already shared your thoughts about this game. Thanks for submitting the review below.