12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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UNIQUE LEVEL LOCATIONS MAKE IT REALLY INTERESTING AND FUN TO PLAY

PostedDecember 22, 2018

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

12 Labours of Hercules has always been on my top 10 favorite Time Management Games List because I love Roman and Greek Mythology, and they always have just the right amount of Strategy to make it challenging but still fun to play. I wasn't crazy about the last one, Fleecing the Fleece, because it just seemed to be a repeat of the ones before, but How I Met Megara has upped the ante! I haven't ...Show more

12 Labours of Hercules has always been on my top 10 favorite Time Management Games List because I love Roman and Greek Mythology, and they always have just the right amount of Strategy to make it challenging but still fun to play. I wasn't crazy about the last one, Fleecing the Fleece, because it just seemed to be a repeat of the ones before, but How I Met Megara has upped the ante! I haven't completed the game yet, but every level is so different, so unique, it's almost like playing an entirely different TM series with every level! You aren't just running back and forth on a clear-cut path collecting resources and removing obstacles like hundreds of other TM games. One level you are on a boat, the next on the back of a serpent, and even being chased by mummies in a Pyramid, it's just a really cool theme in my opinion.

There are three different modes of difficulty, Relaxed, Casual and Expert, and every level that is completed within Gold Time reveals what's inside the Great Egyptian Pyramid, my only complaint is that it has kind of bland graphics. Each level has a Hidden Puzzle Piece to find which looks like an Ancient Rune Tile and it allows you to assemble 5 different puzzles. I always look for the puzzle piece before clicking on anything which starts the game, that way I don't forget about the puzzle piece or waste time searching for it. You can replay any of the levels to try to get a better score or if you forgot the puzzle piece. There are 22 Achievements or Trophies to earn for tasks such as collecting a resource after completing the level tasks, completing the level without using bonuses or finding 10 puzzle pieces etc. Each Chapter has a Bonus Level or sub-level to play as well (5 Bonus Levels total)

This Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpapers, 22 Trophies or Achievements to earn, (which can be viewed on the level map) Hidden Rune Puzzle Pieces, 5 Puzzles to complete once all the pieces have been collected, 5 Bonus sub-levels, 6 Movie Video Cutscenes, and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!

12 LABOURS OF HERCULES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-12 Labours of Hercules SE only (October 30-2013) 4.0
2-The Cretan Bull SE only (July 21-2014) 3.8
3-Girl Power SE only (January 4-2015) 3.9
4-Mother Nature (August 22-2015) 4.2
5-Kids of Hellas (January 23-2016) 4.3
6-Race For Olympus (November 1-2016) 4.2
7-Fleecing The Fleece (June 20-2017) 3.7
8-How I Met Megara (December 22-2018) n/a

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You can't go wrong with Hercules

PostedDecember 22, 2018

joybelle_1

fromAustralia

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Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

When I first started this game I thought it may be the only time I would ever just give 4 stars to a Hercules game. It wasn't long though thank heavens until it livened up and showed itself to be yet another classic in the series.

This time we are in Egypt, with mummies to banish, sheep to bring home and chests to open for resources, and recources to collect also. Thre is for some reason a ...Show more

When I first started this game I thought it may be the only time I would ever just give 4 stars to a Hercules game. It wasn't long though thank heavens until it livened up and showed itself to be yet another classic in the series.

This time we are in Egypt, with mummies to banish, sheep to bring home and chests to open for resources, and recources to collect also. Thre is for some reason a vending machine that will give you food for gold (well I guess we are in the desert and food is sparse) You will need to work out how much to spend vs keeping your gold to remove crystals. And because it is Hercules, there are puzzle pieces to collect.

There is not much new in the mechanics of this game, but I did notice that clicking ahead to far can be dangerous. Although you can change your mind and cancel tasks, sometimes it seems to stick in your workers memory and they seem to do it anyway unless you have lined up a numbered task to replace it. That's new

It is nice to be in a different setting, and I am hoping that one of the features that was in the beginning on the ship, of going down secret entrances to collect extra resources will occur again, but if it doesn't it is still everything you expect from a Hercules game. You need strategy, and to use your bonuses wisely.

For TM fans it is yet another quality game to make you smile. Show less

I recommend this game!

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The Best of the Series

PostedDecember 28, 2018

KateyBog

fromSan Francisco, CA

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12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara 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, this game has everything I love about the “12 Labours of Hercules” series + cats, interesting and various levels, humorous and at the same time romantic story, young and a bit thin Hercules, new challenges on Expert mode, and lots of fun.

At the very beginning Hercules we all know lies in his favorite hammock (lol) and starts his wondrous tale of how he met Megara. It was on the seashore ...Show more

Wow, this game has everything I love about the “12 Labours of Hercules” series + cats, interesting and various levels, humorous and at the same time romantic story, young and a bit thin Hercules, new challenges on Expert mode, and lots of fun.

At the very beginning Hercules we all know lies in his favorite hammock (lol) and starts his wondrous tale of how he met Megara. It was on the seashore where the girl asked him to save her sister and cat. Hercules sets out on a journey to Egypt. On many levels our main goal is to send a note to Megara. This is really cute. On his way Hercules meets mummies, minotaurs and other enemies, as well as our old friends like Medusa and Cyclops. How does this story end? No spoilers: just play and find out!

Now about the gameplay. There are 3 difficulty modes, puzzle pieces, bonus levels, special achievements, bonuses you have to use wisely on every level, different obstacles, buildings, enemies and friends having special tasks (Medusa defeats minotaurs, Cyclops bring sheep home etc). If you ever played the games of Hercules series you obviously know all this. Collector’s Edition also has useful guide helping complete the levels in gold time, additional chapter and wallpapers. What are the new features? There are hidden places on the map on several levels, new appearance of the main characters (young Hercules and Megara), interesting tasks (such as destroy the altar or save the cats), nice looking levels, the Pyramid you partly open after finishing every next level in gold time and so on.

Why do I think this part is the best one in the series? Of course, this is a really good made, funny and interesting game, but the greatest reason is the mission of saving cats! I adore cats. So I couldn’t stop and played the game far into the night to save all the cats of Ancient Greece while two small fluffy kittens peacefully slept on my lap. Show less

I recommend this game!

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My New Favourite

PostedDecember 25, 2018

Trash89

fromMelbourne, Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

!2 Labours Of Hercules VIII is my new favourite in this series. I can hardly believe that there have been eight in the series. The fun music is back and the sailors are doing all the work and Hercules is sitting back and watching it all until he can show his mighty strength. Loved the new aspects mixed with the old and would recommend this game to all.

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Thumbs up for slower players!

PostedJanuary 4, 2019

dollfaye

fromIndiana, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I'm about 2/3 of the way through the game and, as an older player who hates frenzied click-fests, I'm very pleased with it. I'm playing in the middle mode which is still timed but more relaxed and have made gold in all but 2 levels. The game has just the right level of challenge for me, having to do about 60% of the levels over while rethinking my strategy. I recommend the game but I'm not sure ...Show more

I'm about 2/3 of the way through the game and, as an older player who hates frenzied click-fests, I'm very pleased with it. I'm playing in the middle mode which is still timed but more relaxed and have made gold in all but 2 levels. The game has just the right level of challenge for me, having to do about 60% of the levels over while rethinking my strategy. I recommend the game but I'm not sure I'd spend the extra money for the CE. I'm playing it on another site that doesn't charge extra for those. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great Game

PostedDecember 31, 2018

retirement54

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love all the games in this series. I don't usually buy collectors, but had a coupon in my in box, for a collectors game at $5.99. These games are interesting, and always looking for the "H".

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Another for my collection

PostedDecember 22, 2018

miniroll

fromUK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great game. Easy to play and all the monsters. Keep bringing more of Hercules

I recommend this game!

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Love the Hercules series - this one's got challenge even for experts!

PostedJanuary 12, 2019

Wildflower27

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I've played all the Hercules series and this one does not disappoint. Loved everything. Several levels are very challenging to beat the Developers Record even for expert players! Next one please!!

I recommend this game!

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Love it

PostedJanuary 6, 2019

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

love everything about it.
from the charakters to the story to the tasks

I recommend this game!

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Beautiful and Brilliant !!!

PostedDecember 5, 2019

Bumbles2

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

We finished the standard version and we all had a superb time with it...so we went ahead and bought the collectors and we're sure glad that we did !!! What a fantastic game !!!

The artistry is beautifully done and the music is easy to listen to...I'm impressed !!!

This newest one in the series is different in an excellent way...They've changed some things from the other ones...The strategy ...Show more

We finished the standard version and we all had a superb time with it...so we went ahead and bought the collectors and we're sure glad that we did !!! What a fantastic game !!!

The artistry is beautifully done and the music is easy to listen to...I'm impressed !!!

This newest one in the series is different in an excellent way...They've changed some things from the other ones...The strategy is changed and can be quite a challenge !!! I liked the new and different chores like going into a dungeon during play to collect resources also dealing with mummies and of course grabbing sheep to send home.

The strategy can be quite challenging...you're going to need a thinking cap on to complete some levels !!!

We had a super great time with this new release as I'm sure you will too...try the Demo and you'll see what I mean...I don't think you'll be disappointed !!!

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I recommend this game!

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