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WHO CAN YOU TRUST IN THE BATTLE FOR THE ORB OF PURITY

PostedOctober 30, 2015

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

As we begin the game we see that our old friend Professor Bennett from the last Amaranthine Voyage is back and you, playing the game as Eve Glover, are once again working with the CCPP. As the leading expert in the field of Harmonium, your help has been requested as a visitor from another has shown up on the professor’s “doorstep”. Kraixx has crossed through a portal to seek our help to save his ...Show more

As we begin the game we see that our old friend Professor Bennett from the last Amaranthine Voyage is back and you, playing the game as Eve Glover, are once again working with the CCPP. As the leading expert in the field of Harmonium, your help has been requested as a visitor from another has shown up on the professor’s “doorstep”. Kraixx has crossed through a portal to seek our help to save his world from doom caused by dark Harmonium energy that has gone awry. Unfortunately, it appears that our visitor has brought an unwelcome dark energy with him so now Earth is in the same boat. Follow Kraixx back to his world and help him overturn the Watchers and restore the balance in this new game in the Amaranthine Voyage series - The Orb of Purity.

There are six chapters to the main game plus the bonus game. You can select from a choice of four modes of gameplay: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Custom. If you choose the custom mode you can set the hint recharge time in a range from 10 to 120 seconds and puzzle skips from 10 to 400 seconds. There are other settings you can fiddle with and most importantly, at least IMHO, is that you can turn of the click penalty. Of course with this being a game from my favorite game developer, I know that I am getting top quality in graphics and sound. Not to mention excellent gameplay!

After formulating a cure for Kriaxx we receive a special gauntlet from him that will absorb both light and dark energy but, of course, we must play a mini-game in order to charge the gauntlet prior to use so it is basically another time filling gimmick. If I like the mini-games I am not as bored by these gimmicks but in some games they are rather a nuisance to complete when I need to get on with saving someone or something – lol. We also have an interactive transporter type map that is located on the right side of the user interface area.

The HOPs include a variety of types with some requiring that we find so many of a certain item where others are the type where we find items based on silhouette. There is also my favorite list type included in the mix but no matter the type of scene many are quite interactive and that increases the fun. The puzzles include rotating items to a specific location, matching of rune figures, and there is at least one super puzzle during the game’s demo that can be a bit tricky. I love these multi-faceted puzzles that require a bit more thought to solve. All in all, the HOPs and puzzles are terrific and even though some of the puzzles might seem easy, there is a good mix of difficulty so there is something for everyone.

The Amaranthine Voyage series includes some of my favorite games although I wasn’t too thrilled with the last game in the series, so fortunately The Orb of Purity seems to be a much more stimulating and entertaining game. I love any game has a sci-fi theme and this one is right up my alley more so than the recent Amaranthine Voyage games. The storyline is quite good and I really want to help Kraixx put his world in order. Of course I am really not too sure who the bad guys are here but it won’t be long before I figure it all out and in the meanwhile I have an entertaining day ahead as I delve into The Orb of Purity. Needless to say the game was an instant purchase for me but, as always, I recommend that you try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Amaranthine Voyage: The Orb of Purity

PostedJune 4, 2017

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Beautiful game with great graphics, Music/sound with a adventurous storyline plus stacks off puzzles to take you on your adventure..

Good work Big Fish:)

I recommend this game!

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get the orb and save earth!!!!

PostedDecember 10, 2015

denniann2

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

professor bennett and eve glover are back in another harmonium-based HO game. i played on the custom level and had easy settings. i still had trouble with the mini-games because they were logic-based and i don't do well on those. you are searching for the orb to save the world and then it is taken to earth to destroy it. not good. there are regular HO scenes and fragmented scenes and i think maybe ...Show more

professor bennett and eve glover are back in another harmonium-based HO game. i played on the custom level and had easy settings. i still had trouble with the mini-games because they were logic-based and i don't do well on those. you are searching for the orb to save the world and then it is taken to earth to destroy it. not good. there are regular HO scenes and fragmented scenes and i think maybe a silhouette scene. there is a map and journal/diary and list of objectives. very similiar to the last one. sequel......i believe so. Show less

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I'M STILL A FAN

PostedOctober 30, 2015

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

What was once whole, now is split in half, balance has been disrupted with mankind's discovery of Harmonium. You cannot have light without the dark, there cannot be good if there isn't evil, you cannot destroy until you create! Dr. Bennett has made a major breakthrough with her otherworldly portal, and someone has just arrived on her doorstep! Kraixx might look like you and I but he's definitely ...Show more

What was once whole, now is split in half, balance has been disrupted with mankind's discovery of Harmonium. You cannot have light without the dark, there cannot be good if there isn't evil, you cannot destroy until you create! Dr. Bennett has made a major breakthrough with her otherworldly portal, and someone has just arrived on her doorstep! Kraixx might look like you and I but he's definitely from another world, a world being consumed by the dark energy of Harmonium. If balance isn't restored in his world, our world will surely perish!

Fortunately, Kraixx has equipped you with a Gauntlet capable of collecting both dark and light Harmonium energy, breaking barriers and discharging it's energy as needed. The Collector's Edition has the addition of 43 Hidden Collectible Owls or Freyy's Apprentice, there is no cursor change to help you out, but they seem to all be pink which seems a bit odd. The Collector's Edition also has several Achievements to earn, and many of the inventory items have plus signs indicating some type of interaction is necessary before using the item. (available in both editions)

The Hidden Object Scenes are typical for this series, and many of the scenes have slight movement in the scene or entirely different locations as the camera pans to a different area. Most of the Hidden Object Puzzles are silhouetted shape finds, or multiple finds, but there's also an extremely interactive and progressive scene where you fidget with all kinds of gadgets, and another where you are tasked with finding symbols or glyphs written on the walls on 3 sections, which was somewhat challenging and a nice change of pace. You can opt for an alternate Bubble Shoot game if you're not into HOP's.

The Mini Games are fantastic! Every time you use the Gauntlet you will play a small mini game of either matching the identical symbols or drag ropes across every star point. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you will encounter:

1) Assemble the CCPP logo by dragging different tetris shapes into the individual letters.
2) Swapping or Rotating molecules until they are in the correct outlined shape slots.
3) Use arrows to adjust the frequency of radio soundwaves.
4) A series of mini games within one puzzle (super fun) the first step is to swap tokens to the correct slot, then use arrows to move color coded balls to their matching slots, followed by choosing several shapes that will recreate the image shown, and swapping the blue and purple tokens to the right and left.
5) Match identical owls until only one remains.
6) Slide different color coded suns to their matching slots on a star shaped track.

The Collector's Edition has 12 Achievements, 18 replayable Puzzles, 15 replayable HOP's, replayable Bubble Shoot Games, 13 Videos, a Souvenir Room, 43 Collectible Owls, 5 Music Tracks, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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CE or SE? Depends upon how much you like it.

PostedOctober 30, 2015

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Though I have not played much more than the demo, I write to recommend whether to by the CE or the SE because that's what I want to know when both are out.

This game has all the CE bells and whistles, so if you really like the game, the CE might be worth it.

The game has
=Decent art
=Music that fits, and one theme I really like so far
=OK HOPs and an option to play something else if you didn't ...Show more

Though I have not played much more than the demo, I write to recommend whether to by the CE or the SE because that's what I want to know when both are out.

This game has all the CE bells and whistles, so if you really like the game, the CE might be worth it.

The game has
=Decent art
=Music that fits, and one theme I really like so far
=OK HOPs and an option to play something else if you didn't want to play the HOPs
=Minigames seem awfully easy. One had nothing that you had to figure out, you just placed shapes in obvious places.

I'm having fun and it seems a good way to while away a rainy afternoon. So give it a try. I bought the CE and don't regret it, but the SE would be fun, too. Show less

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Amaranthine Voyage 5: Get the balance Right !

PostedOctober 30, 2015

skullfun

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Save the world of Kraixx, your visitor of an alien world, from destruction in Amaranthine Voyage: The Orb of Purity Game, the latest creation of Eipix Entertainment! Kraixx opened a portal to CCPP’s laboratory, being already wounded. He’s followed by the Watchers, a notorious organization, pursuing aliens with supernatural abilities. Kraixx tried to save their world, but the Watchers didn’t care ...Show more

Save the world of Kraixx, your visitor of an alien world, from destruction in Amaranthine Voyage: The Orb of Purity Game, the latest creation of Eipix Entertainment! Kraixx opened a portal to CCPP’s laboratory, being already wounded. He’s followed by the Watchers, a notorious organization, pursuing aliens with supernatural abilities. Kraixx tried to save their world, but the Watchers didn’t care about it and they're planning to put him in prison for the rest of his life. Now you must protect Kraixx, travel to that world and finish work of your new friend, protecting that world from the wrath of dark harmonium! It's up to Eve "you" to purify an alien world and restore balance of the harmonium in the universe in this wonderful Adventure Puzzle Hidden Object! Along your journey you encounter Professor Bennett "from The obsidian Book edition" Kraixx, Chief Orik, and a woman warrior Enel. Who among them is the villain? Armed with a Gauntlet which absorbs good Harmonium and dispels evil Harmonium. A cloaking device which you must repair in order to use and lots of strategy. Only you can restore balance between energies granting the planet Medea a second chance and save Earth too. This edition offers gorgeous graphics, excellent voice acting, and lengthy game play 4-5 hours). The bonus game in the CE version is connected to the main story which I like. Eipix probably doesn't need to continue this series of it's franchise, I think it has plateaued... Show less

I recommend this game!

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A solid fantasy game

PostedJanuary 18, 2019

Alenee

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This was the first Eipix game that I played and to be honest it was the reason why I became interested in trying other games from them, too. I assume the low ratings come from people who have tried a lot of Eipix's stuff, but don't be deceived by them: this game has bright, interesting scenery, a unique storyline for the most part (even if it does dovetail into the usual 'rescuing people from a ...Show more

This was the first Eipix game that I played and to be honest it was the reason why I became interested in trying other games from them, too. I assume the low ratings come from people who have tried a lot of Eipix's stuff, but don't be deceived by them: this game has bright, interesting scenery, a unique storyline for the most part (even if it does dovetail into the usual 'rescuing people from a mysterious evil' style of tale), and a fusion of fantasy and sci fi elements.

If you want something bright and fantastical but not too hard, you could do a lot worse than spending an afternoon on this game. As I recall, I liked it so much I replayed it all the way through once again once it was over, which is something I've definitely never done again! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Be Careful Who You Trust!

PostedJune 11, 2022

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3 / 5

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4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The world is out of balance and you must obtain the orb of purity to set it right again!

To be perfectly honest, I wasn't crazy about this game. The story felt uneven and defeating the antagonist in the end felt rather unsatisfying. I gave the game 4 stars because of the beautiful artwork and the very challenging puzzles. Voice actor Lani Minella (the voice of Nancy Drew) was also a bonus.

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it just doesn't work right

PostedJune 24, 2019

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Love Chronicles: Salvation

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have 4 computers I have played this on. I get into some of the HOPS and click on the item and nothing happens BUT if I select hint and then click on the same exact item I was before. it works.
Total waste of money

I don't recommend this game.

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An Orb Huh?

PostedOctober 31, 2015

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Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is posted after playing the demo.

Unfortunately, this one was not fun for me and I couldn't wait to have the demo end. I really don't know what has happened to this developer, but the quality has gone downhill for a while now. I use to buy without even trying the demo. Now, I approach their games just like anyother developer.

I gave the visuals and sound a 4. Had it been on graphics only, I ...Show more

This is posted after playing the demo.

Unfortunately, this one was not fun for me and I couldn't wait to have the demo end. I really don't know what has happened to this developer, but the quality has gone downhill for a while now. I use to buy without even trying the demo. Now, I approach their games just like anyother developer.

I gave the visuals and sound a 4. Had it been on graphics only, I wouldn't have given it that high, but the sound, especially the voice over scenes were excellent. The graphics, simply drawn and not very well I might add.

The killer for me was the mini games. I have another of this series and while it has been a while since I've played it, I do not recall having one mini game after the other and that is what this seems to have at least in the demo. I'm not a mini game person and that just spoiled it for me.

The story is about what you would expect. It seemed to begin in the middle of something and when the demo ended, it was a cliff hanger. I would almost buy the game just to see what it has for an ending, as though we couldn't guess.

Unfortunately this is not a buy for me, however if you like mini games you're going to love this one. Give the demo a try as always and see what you think. You might just love it. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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