Bonfire Stories: Manifest Horror Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

146 of 168 found this review helpful

I must be in the minority here!

PostedFebruary 15, 2020

Gadyhen

fromSan Antonio, TX

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I've just started this game...bought it on BOGO weekend to be able to purchase another one I've wanted. This is not my first Bonfire Stories and, though I can see the point of the commenters with the low ratings, I've been completely challenged with this game so far! I have been a Big Fisher for years and "cut my teeth" on HOG's, though I have to admit I've become jaded and bored with them as ...Show more

I've just started this game...bought it on BOGO weekend to be able to purchase another one I've wanted. This is not my first Bonfire Stories and, though I can see the point of the commenters with the low ratings, I've been completely challenged with this game so far! I have been a Big Fisher for years and "cut my teeth" on HOG's, though I have to admit I've become jaded and bored with them as they've all become same old-same old. Now this one comes along and is an HO lover's dream come true! I don't think I'd recommend this for beginners...for old, experienced eyes such as mine, many of the items are very difficult to spot and I've spent a lot of time searching the so-called "junk piles". I like that it is not puzzle-heavy and I like the concept of following the map to advance to the next scene. I truly appreciate the story being rooted in modernity and want to thank the developers for changing things up enough to keep me interested! Oh, and I don't necessarily buy a game for the "bling"...the extra time I get to spend on any game is enough for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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At Last!

PostedFebruary 16, 2020

ZekesPeach

fromMidcoast Maine

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Hooray! Here is a very nice, old-style (in a good way) game that offers just enough challenge to keep things interesting without making you tear your hair out. There are those who complain that there are too many HOs and not enough puzzles...well, this IS a Hidden Object game! There has been a recent influx of releases that are labeled as HOGs, but are extremely puzzle heavy for some reason. ...Show more

Hooray! Here is a very nice, old-style (in a good way) game that offers just enough challenge to keep things interesting without making you tear your hair out. There are those who complain that there are too many HOs and not enough puzzles...well, this IS a Hidden Object game! There has been a recent influx of releases that are labeled as HOGs, but are extremely puzzle heavy for some reason. Perhaps BFG (or the gaming industry) should create a new category for such games: PHO or PHOG, to show there are more puzzles than HOs? That will allow buyers to select the type they prefer, instead of expressing disappointment and lowered ratings.

There have also been comments that there isn't anything/enough to 'do'. I'm not sure what they expect to 'do', unless they are wanting to mix potions, create spells, perform medical tests on corpses, or tend to the injured...all of which require running around to find myriad ingredients, book pages, surgical tools, bandages, and people to observe and interrogate. I am in the camp that opposes running back and forth multiple times to gather bits and pieces of something just to open a door or a mailbox, and the less I have to engage with characters using a drop down list of questions, the better I like it. I'd much rather play a long HOP to acquire the key. But, to each their own.

While there were comments that the game went from HOP to puzzle, to HOP, rinse, repeat, without much roaming around and 'doing' things, it happily reminded me of Madam Fate type games.

Here's what I didn't like while playing the demo: There was no toggle to stop 'helpful tips', which leads to there being entirely too much 'instructing' instead of letting me explore and see if what I clicked on did anything or found anything...I don't like a character/the game telling me to find specific things that are obvious or would let me use my brain to figure out. If it's part of a conversation during a joint activity (like disarming a bomb, or assembling a remote control), it would be expected for the character to ask for a pair of wire cutters or batteries; but please don't suddenly flash the command "Find a battery" just before adding 'Battery' as the last object for the HO list in progress. And don't flash "Block the door" and then have the found objects magically fly over and block the door without any cursor help from me.

What I liked: The atmosphere is appropriately dark, sort of steam-punk and lightly creepy. There are no fairies, half-animal/half-humans, no spells, no gadgets, no concoctions, no assistants or helpers, very little dialogue and the ability to skip them. The game advances in an orderly and relatively linear fashion -- no jumping back and forth between places to find little things to open something just so you can get out of the house. I loved the frequent HOs and puzzles! Many of the objects took a bit of careful looking, which is why they are called 'hidden objects'...I loved that the darker atmosphere added to the challenge. Loved that there were collectibles in the location scenes AND at least some of the HOPs (I wasn't checking), and the puzzles (so far) have been varied and require some thought.

I don't play with the sound up most of the time, so can't comment on voice performances, effects, etc.

Overall, I have enjoyed the demo and plan to buy this and hope BFG and the devs will give us more like it.

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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AWESOME.........To me

PostedFebruary 18, 2020

GoneFishin86

fromSanta Cruz CA

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

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Bonfire Stories: Manifest Horror Collector's Edition

(79)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this game i think its fun engaging and hearkens back to the HOPS of yore but with much better graphics and mini games. The problem is not everyone wants this format to return and I sympathize with them because this is a fantastic series and I know when I love a series and it is dramatically changed and I am not onboard with those changes it really really sucks. So what I would suggest is to ...Show more

I love this game i think its fun engaging and hearkens back to the HOPS of yore but with much better graphics and mini games. The problem is not everyone wants this format to return and I sympathize with them because this is a fantastic series and I know when I love a series and it is dramatically changed and I am not onboard with those changes it really really sucks. So what I would suggest is to make a different series for the HOP purists and keep the Bonfire series the same so nobody is alienated. But give it a chance the bad reviews are looking like they are about opinions on game format. Show less

I recommend this game!

+37points

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5 / 5

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A City Clouded By A Mysterious Mist Brings Heaps Of Fun

PostedFebruary 15, 2020

2020moonlanding

fromOuter Hebrides

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League of Light: Growing Threat Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a delight to play. If you like games with a great storyline with a concentration of challenging HO scenes then this game is for you. If you tend to favour puzzles then you'll be disappointed as the few that are integrated into the game are easy. I enjoyed them though as I found them to be casual fun.

The voice acting, sound effects, graphics, and the background music are spot on adding ...Show more

This is a delight to play. If you like games with a great storyline with a concentration of challenging HO scenes then this game is for you. If you tend to favour puzzles then you'll be disappointed as the few that are integrated into the game are easy. I enjoyed them though as I found them to be casual fun.

The voice acting, sound effects, graphics, and the background music are spot on adding the right amount of suspense. I found the storyline to be consistent with great flow.

If you enjoyed the League of Light: Growing Threat released recently by this same developer then you will enjoy this one as well.

Highly recommend for stress relieving fun. Cheers. Show less

I recommend this game!

+31points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

24 of 33 found this review helpful

Understand while some didn't like it, but I loved it.

PostedFebruary 18, 2020

Innerl

fromOhio

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I realize some don't want a game mostly full of hidden object scenes. And I realize the challenge level was not real high. But I found the game to be interesting, atmospheric and fun.

I recommend this game!

+15points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

20 of 29 found this review helpful

I love it! A TRUE HOP game!

PostedFebruary 18, 2020

intruder97

fromSpokane, WA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I am not going to be popular for saying this but I am really enjoying this game - it is more the true version of a hidden object game, not the games that are being made now but still being called HOG games. There is little challenge to or very few hidden object scenes these days - this was refreshing and I loved that!!!!

I recommend this game!

+11points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A great new type of Hidden Object Adventure

PostedFebruary 22, 2020

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

A new format for Hidden Object games that I really liked. It keeps a focus on finding Hidden Objects and not on just switching between scenes to create an adventure. The adventure part is mostly guided which prevents guessing of what to do next. I hope many new HO adventure games adopt this style of game play.

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

5 of 5 found this review helpful

Yet another great game

PostedApril 19, 2020

alkindi

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is the third Bonfire game I play, It has different style of game play I have never experienced before in any other HO games. Nice graphics, music and sound effects. I enjoyed playing this game a lot.

I recommend this game!

+5points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great Game!

PostedFebruary 16, 2020

patjames904

fromSan Diego, CA

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I was almost put off by the early reviews. Thankfully, I downloaded the sample to find out for myself. In the future, I would recommend that the developers have less dialogue or make it easier to speed through it because this woman talks entirely too much and way too slow. Having said that, I have really liked this game. I think this is the first time I have come across a game that the hidden ...Show more

I was almost put off by the early reviews. Thankfully, I downloaded the sample to find out for myself. In the future, I would recommend that the developers have less dialogue or make it easier to speed through it because this woman talks entirely too much and way too slow. Having said that, I have really liked this game. I think this is the first time I have come across a game that the hidden objects are to be found in the entire scene rather than just some sparkles that appear in a closet or some smaller space. I also really like the story line. Show less

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 11 found this review helpful

Loved it !

PostedFebruary 25, 2020

Pandora1000000

fromShropshire, United Kingdom

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a great little game. Nothing too taxing, an enormous amount of interesting hidden objects to find and an interesting story. Really enjoyed it.

I recommend this game!

+5points

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