Secrets of Great Queens: Old Tower > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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A WONDERFUL NEW GAME WITH A TOUCH OF EYE CANDY FOR THE LADIES

PostedDecember 2, 2016

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fromI think I just want to run away with Captain Louis and forget about my mission

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

In a terrific game that will hopefully become a new series, you play the game as Lady Jane a confident and ward of Queen Elizabeth. The queen has received a message accusing her of witchcraft and has been given three days to give up her throne or she will burn. Because the queen believes you have the expertise to handle a delicate situation she sends you on a dangerous mission right through the ...Show more

In a terrific game that will hopefully become a new series, you play the game as Lady Jane a confident and ward of Queen Elizabeth. The queen has received a message accusing her of witchcraft and has been given three days to give up her throne or she will burn. Because the queen believes you have the expertise to handle a delicate situation she sends you on a dangerous mission right through the port where rebellion is brewing. Once on the road your carriage is attacked by rebels and you manage to escape before heading towards the port on your own. Just as the rebels catch up with you a hero comes to your rescue. Meet Louis, the gorgeous sea captain who the queen has hired to take you to your final destination.

Technical aspects of the game include excellent graphics with hand-drawn artwork, very good voiceovers and great sound effects that add to the total package. Gameplay modes Include: Casual, Advanced Hard, and Custom. In the custom mode you can set hints and skips in range of 5 – 240. Your tools include an interactive map and Louis who will help your during your journey. Well it could be worse – we could have a pet for a helper. I much prefer Louis who is quite funny and kept me entertained not only as a piece of eye candy but for his witty comments as he helped me complete some tasks.

The HOP scenes are excellent, interactive, and varied with many including puzzles. I enjoyed the HOPS since most of them use lists rather than vague silhouettes of items to find. The puzzles, although not difficult, were fun and added to the gameplay. If you want more details of the HOPS and puzzles another reviewer provides those details for you while I prefer to let you discover the fun factor as you play through the game.

If you prefer the CE version of a game, the extras include 39 morphing objects to find and coins to collect that are used to purchase interface changes. There are achievements that can be earned as you play through the game. Other extras include the bonus chapter, strategy guide, wallpapers, concept artwork, and music.

I love this game! For many it might just be the same ole, same ole but since I love HOPA games my criteria might be a bit different. I base my enjoyment of a game on the storyline as well as the HOPS (yes, searching for objects was what originally drew me to the genre), and the puzzles. Secrets of Great Queens: Old Tower is quite entertaining to play and has a well-developed storyline. With excellent graphics, sound, and interesting characters Secrets of Great Queens becomes the complete package for me. Even though this is a game I will buy, please try the demo to see if it is a game you will enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

45 of 49 found this review helpful

great game!

PostedDecember 2, 2016

Plientje

fromLeuven, Belgium

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just finished playing the CE version of this game, and loved it. Fantastic graphics, good storyline and nice ambient music and sounds. The story pulled me in right from the start and kept my interest going for the total of the game.

The maingame ends in a very good, rounded up way. The bonusgame did not really add to the game and was fairly short. I only rated the CE 4 stars because of ...Show more

I just finished playing the CE version of this game, and loved it. Fantastic graphics, good storyline and nice ambient music and sounds. The story pulled me in right from the start and kept my interest going for the total of the game.

The maingame ends in a very good, rounded up way. The bonusgame did not really add to the game and was fairly short. I only rated the CE 4 stars because of this.
If you don't really care for the extra bling in the CE, the SE in my opinion is the better buy.

I had a lot of fun with this Vendel game and hope you'll like it too! Enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

31 of 37 found this review helpful

Lots of fun!

PostedDecember 2, 2016

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fromWashington, DC

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really enjoyed this game! It has fun puzzles, interesting characters, and a lot of tasks and action.

The funny (to me) part is how the real history of Ann Boleyn and Henry VIII is changed so much as far as locale and motives. It cracked me up as I played...

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great

PostedDecember 4, 2016

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Mini games keeps you entertained. New characters appear to keep you moving along.
Good interesting storyline.

I recommend this game!

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10 of 10 found this review helpful

A definite MUST

PostedDecember 28, 2016

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fromAustin Texas

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Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am pretty tough to please with a lot of these games, but I found one I really liked. I started with the demo and got about 10 minutes in before realizing that I had to buy it as I would not be happy just playing for a little bit. The storyline is pretty interesting with the player being Lady Jane, the Queen's right hand woman, who is charged with getting proof that the Queen is not a witch. Her ...Show more

I am pretty tough to please with a lot of these games, but I found one I really liked. I started with the demo and got about 10 minutes in before realizing that I had to buy it as I would not be happy just playing for a little bit. The storyline is pretty interesting with the player being Lady Jane, the Queen's right hand woman, who is charged with getting proof that the Queen is not a witch. Her "helper" Louis, a cutie with pretty blue eyes and not a cat, dog, or other animal like some of the other games assists her in obtaining the needed proof.

There are only a couple of somewhat tough puzzles that I would love to be able to play again but most of them are pretty easy. The HOPs are not difficult but are not all the "seek and find" variety but a good mix of the silhouettes, matching, and seeking types. Regions that are no longer of interest are closed so you don't have to worry about going too far back to find the location of interest.

This is one of the better games I've played in a while. Have fun! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Witch or not, here I come

PostedDecember 3, 2016

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Oh well, so what if your employer's mother was really a witch or not? And what if that employer was, by chance, of royal blood? You, in an instance, become a savior and hero, while trying to stay alive and find unexpected allies that seem to be ghostly? Yes, a lot of good things happen in this game, and you will have your own support "team" to help you out.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

4 of 4 found this review helpful

Fun relaxed game from Vendal

PostedJune 29, 2018

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked this game from start to finish. It came out Dec 2016. It has 6 chapters. I counted 15 hops which include mini-hops.

I play as Lady Jane Bennett and I have a helper, Captain Louis who does all the lifting and manual labor for me. He is funny and full of himself. I was asked by Queen Elizabeth to stop the rumor that my mom Anne Boleyn is a witch. The rumor was started by King Henry ...Show more

I liked this game from start to finish. It came out Dec 2016. It has 6 chapters. I counted 15 hops which include mini-hops.

I play as Lady Jane Bennett and I have a helper, Captain Louis who does all the lifting and manual labor for me. He is funny and full of himself. I was asked by Queen Elizabeth to stop the rumor that my mom Anne Boleyn is a witch. The rumor was started by King Henry because he's tired of this wife. The adventure begins.

Some of the puzzles I liked were the one were you move things in the right place or color. Matching. Throwing a ax at what's pictured on sacks. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Love the storyline and pacing of the game!

PostedJune 15, 2017

stephanie_press

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Had an intriguing storyline and finally an interesting sidekick character.

The main character is likeable and the storyline is familiar but with a nice twist to it.

Music was okay, nothing to brag about. The atmosphere overall lent itself well to the game and the puzzles were entertaining without being annoying.

Only drawback was the ending is wrapped up a bit too neat. Kind of wish I'd ...Show more

Had an intriguing storyline and finally an interesting sidekick character.

The main character is likeable and the storyline is familiar but with a nice twist to it.

Music was okay, nothing to brag about. The atmosphere overall lent itself well to the game and the puzzles were entertaining without being annoying.

Only drawback was the ending is wrapped up a bit too neat. Kind of wish I'd bought the CE, though. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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great HO game

PostedMarch 3, 2017

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fromharrisonburg, virginia

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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

5 / 5

there is a custom level. there is a map but i didn't use it. the hint system was all i needed. some of the HO scenes were finding multiple items of the same thing ex. 2 shoes, 2 pipes. it is not too long but it is enjoyable.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Never Liked Henry VIII But Love This Game

PostedJuly 4, 2018

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It doesn't appear the developer pursued this series, which is regrettable because it's a great game with many a twist. The storyline is a familiar one but again, Vendel Games turns it (and history) into something different.

Story line is important to me, and this game delivers! As well, cutscenes, music, and sound effects, including voiceovers, are all excellent but the graphics are truly ...Show more

It doesn't appear the developer pursued this series, which is regrettable because it's a great game with many a twist. The storyline is a familiar one but again, Vendel Games turns it (and history) into something different.

Story line is important to me, and this game delivers! As well, cutscenes, music, and sound effects, including voiceovers, are all excellent but the graphics are truly beautiful and so detailed.

This is my first game by this developer but already, I am downloading others. The HOPS and mini games are the way I like them, a bit challenging but not distracting. Both HOPS and games are well placed within the plot.

As always, try the demo first. Enjoy the play! Show less

I recommend this game!

+3points

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