Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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FORGOTTEN PROMISES

PostedSeptember 19, 2019

pennmom36

fromA Parable is a short tale illustrating lessons or principles involving characters who faces moral dilemmas or made bad decisions & suffers unintended consequences. Parables differ from Fables because fables employ animals, plants or forces of nature

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Completed Game approximately 6 hours
(including all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)

Benno and Siegfried, two art apprentices stood in disbelief as the Princess stepped out of her portrait and exchanged places with Siegfried. Everyone has heard the story of the Stained Princess of Cisneros, a Princess cursed 300 years ago over a Forgotten Promise, a curse that won't be lifted until she remembers ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 6 hours
(including all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)

Benno and Siegfried, two art apprentices stood in disbelief as the Princess stepped out of her portrait and exchanged places with Siegfried. Everyone has heard the story of the Stained Princess of Cisneros, a Princess cursed 300 years ago over a Forgotten Promise, a curse that won't be lifted until she remembers what that promise was, but the real mystery is whom she made the promise to!

I've always loved the Dark Parables series, especially the original Blue Tea versions prior to this dev purchasing the franchise, because of 2 original Key Features, the FROG type of Hidden Object Scenes and the Parables you collect (within the CE versions) to read 5 different Parables that elaborate more on key features of the story (The Ugly Duckling, The Water of Life, The Ugly Princess, White Swan, Black Swan, The Clan With No Hearts and in the CE Bonus Chapter, The Swan Knight and the Realm of Darkness) My biggest disappointment that disappeared along with BT was the incredible Non-linear Cursed Objects that didn't morph the first time you visited a location, it required a triggered action in another scene, but you never knew what or where! There are still Cursed Objects (21) but they aren't the clever non-linear Cured Objects beautifully created by the Master of Morphs, (Zhao)

There are 16 FROGS (Fragmented Object Games) +3 within the CE Bonus Chapter. FROGS require you to search for several fragments that are shown in 3 separate groups. Once you find all the fragments in a section those fragments join together and the completed fragment sections will join to create a useful inventory item.

There are only 16 Mini-Games spread over the 10 Main Chapters and another 4 within the CE Bonus Chapter. It seemed to me that they didn't bother being creative with the puzzles and focused all their energy on the FROGS. Below are brief descriptions of some of my personal favorites:

1-Rotate 3 plates with partial images to match the design shown when stacked.
2-Diorama puzzles that require interacting with several key features related to the story's paragraph.
3-Connect Tokens by the number of spaces next to them.
4-Rotate and connect identical colored pipes.

CE BONUS CHAPTER: We play as Benno in this CE Bonus Chapter titled "The Knight's Name Taboo" It's not long before the recently freed Princess finds herself in dire need of a Knight in Shining Armor. Benno and Siegfried set out on a heroes mission to rescue the kidnapped Princess. There are 4 Mini-Games and 3 FROGS (Fragmented Object Games) and you'll pick up the last 3 Cursed Objects and 13 Parables to unlock the final 2 Parables, The Swan Knight and The Realm of Darkness.

CE EXTRA"S: This Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers (all with characters :( 6 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, 6 Movie Video Cutscebes, 12 Achievements, 19 Replayable Mini-Game Puzzles, 2o Replayable Hidden Object Scenes (which are actually FROGS) 10 Chapters +Bonus Chapter (The Knight's Name Taboo) and a Built-in Strategy Guide.

DARK PARABLES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Curse of Briar Rose (March 11-2010) 4.3
2-The Exiled Prince (February 2542011) 4.3
3-Rise of the Snow Queen (December 1-2011) 4.6
4-The Red Riding Hood Sisters (September 20-2012) 4.6
5-The Final Cinderella (May 23-2013) 4.4
6-Jack and the Sky Kingdom (February 6-2014) 4.2
7-Ballad of Rapunzel (June 26-2014) 4.3
8-The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide (November 13-2014) 3.7
9-Queen of Sands (May 21-2015) 3.5
10-Goldilocks and the Fallen Star (November 19-2015) 3.4
11-The Swan Princess and the Dire Tree (July 7-2016) 3.8
12-The Thief and the Tinderbox (September 22-2016) 3.4
13-Requiem for the Forgotten Shadow (February 23-2017) 3.0
14-Return of the Salt Princess (March 15-2018) 3.9
15-The Match Girl's Lost Paradise (November 1-2018) 4.0
16-Portrait of the Stained Princess (September 19-2019) n/a

by: Blue Tea Games
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PORTRAIT OF THE STAINED PRINCESS IS A TRIBUTE TO THOSE EARLIER DARK PARABLES GAMES

PostedSeptember 19, 2019

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fromFinally the Dark Parables game I've been waiting to play. A game that takes me back to those early DP games.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Dark Parables Portrait of the Stained Princess is one of the best DP games to come along in several years. It takes me back to a time when the original developer of the series created some masterpiece games. At one time I waited for each new Dark Parables to be released as they were brilliant games but that all changed when the series was “farmed” out to a new developer. Gone were the gorgeous ...Show more

Dark Parables Portrait of the Stained Princess is one of the best DP games to come along in several years. It takes me back to a time when the original developer of the series created some masterpiece games. At one time I waited for each new Dark Parables to be released as they were brilliant games but that all changed when the series was “farmed” out to a new developer. Gone were the gorgeous FROGS that sparkled with a luminescence that at times kept me enthralled as I played each scene. Now, with the Portrait of the Stained Princess the new developer has almost hit the mark with a game that is very reminiscent of those original Dark Parables.

After playing the beta release for the Stained Princess I have been waiting to purchase the full game and I did as soon as it was released for sale. No second thoughts here as the game is wonderful and has captured everything I loved about those earlier games. My only TINY complaint is that some of the FROGS seemed a bit muddy and lacked the sparkle of those original scenes. It is minor because overall this game shows attention to detail and is a tribute to what made the Dark Parables games excellent.

At this point, I’ve not yet completed the game but what I have played has kept me interested and wanting more. As with those earlier games, I imagine that this one will take several days to complete. I don’t want to skip any of the puzzles as I find them very good and not quite as easy as some might find them. Although I do enjoy puzzles, I am not fond of the brain-drain types and the ones in Portrait of the Stained Princess are perfect for me.

The items in the FROGS are at times difficult to find and I have used the hint button once or twice. At times the items to find are large but for the most part they are well concealed within the cluttered scenes. Although some of the luster is missing the FROGS are still beautiful and enjoyable to play.

Thank you to BFG and the developer for creating a Dark Parables game that is everything I hoped it would be. As always, please try the demo to see if Portrait of the Stained Princess is a game you will enjoy. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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dark parable, woow, but not too dark

PostedSeptember 20, 2019

heartblob

fromsouth australia

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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

I find this a very enjoyable game, I have always enjoyed Dark Parables and find the graphics lovely, the story line good, what's not ,to like .yes the puzzles are easy, finding the pieces to make up an item to be used in the game is good fun the whole play is very relaxing also you find duckling items, so look close in each scene I enjoy a relaxing game not fighting off any monsters or any thing ...Show more

I find this a very enjoyable game, I have always enjoyed Dark Parables and find the graphics lovely, the story line good, what's not ,to like .yes the puzzles are easy, finding the pieces to make up an item to be used in the game is good fun the whole play is very relaxing also you find duckling items, so look close in each scene I enjoy a relaxing game not fighting off any monsters or any thing that has to have a battle before you can move on , enjoy I am and I am not that easily pleased. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I never heard of this Parable

PostedSeptember 25, 2019

Majestyx12

fromI have my favorites but I don't compare. Each game is it's own. It's like comparing your kids.

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoyed the game and the story. Enjoyed it even more the second time I played it. I own every Dark Parables game in Collector's Edition and this is a welcome edition.

Love the Spanish guitar. Love being in Spain. I Love the announcements of the chapters. I love that it's long. I felt I got my money's worth.

Didn't Love the map. The action indicator wasn't accurate. It would indicate that ...Show more

I enjoyed the game and the story. Enjoyed it even more the second time I played it. I own every Dark Parables game in Collector's Edition and this is a welcome edition.

Love the Spanish guitar. Love being in Spain. I Love the announcements of the chapters. I love that it's long. I felt I got my money's worth.

Didn't Love the map. The action indicator wasn't accurate. It would indicate that you should be in the great hall instead of the gallery. It wasn't always wrong, just at times.

I would have like a morph and hidden parable pieces indicator. You have to go to the main menu and then to the extras to get to the achievements.

I didn't see Eipix's trademarks on this game. 1. They don't have morphs in the scenes. 2. They have morphs in hops. 3. They don't have parables. 4. They have collectible indicators. 5. They don't announce chapters. 6. You can easily find the achievements if you want to. 7. They have the adventure video in the beginning of their games. 8. They have a collectible in every scene. 9. They have Souvenirs.

This is a Blue Tea Game. Even if the founder is gone, it doesn't mean the torch wasn't passed. 1. Blue tea has a certain look and feel. 2. They have parables. 3. They always have fragmented hops. 4. They don't have indicators for collectibles. 5. They announce chapters. 6. You can't easily get to the achievements. 7. They don't have the adventure video to this game. 8. They don't have a collectible in every scene. 9. They don't have Souvenirs.

I wonder if this is the last one. They didn't have a movie preview of what is coming next.

It has 10 chapters + bonus. Find 28 parable pieces and 21 morphs in the scenes. You can replay 20 hops, 19 puzzles, 6 movies and 8 music. It has achievements, 8 wallpapers and 6 concept art.

I hope they keep making them. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Wonderful game

PostedSeptember 29, 2019

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fromIsrael

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just completed playing Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess and enjoyed every minute. The graphics are beautiful as I would have expected from Blue Tea Games. I gave this game five well-deserved stars. I am waiting anxiously for the next installment in the Dark Parables series.

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I love these colourful games.

PostedSeptember 27, 2019

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fromHobart, Tasmania

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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

There is a sense of peace just sitting and working through the lovely scenes.
I find I am, nowadays, avoiding the 'hard modern scenes' in games, these ones are very much fantasy and the Stained Princess is just such a game.
It goes along well, the story holds together and, of course, the ending is Happily Ever After.
My sort of game :D

I recommend this game!

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Doesn't disappoint at all

PostedSeptember 20, 2019

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Dark Parables has been my favorite game series ever since I played "Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince" so many years ago. I was actually replaying "The Exiled Prince" when this game came out, so I can really see how the game mechanics have improved over the years--for example, there was no fast-travel feature in the earlier Dark Parables games, and that made it a lot more tedious to get from one ...Show more

Dark Parables has been my favorite game series ever since I played "Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince" so many years ago. I was actually replaying "The Exiled Prince" when this game came out, so I can really see how the game mechanics have improved over the years--for example, there was no fast-travel feature in the earlier Dark Parables games, and that made it a lot more tedious to get from one location to the next. I believe the quality is just as good as, if not better than, previous games in the series, and as usual the game is nice and long. I also like the fact that the puzzles aren't "brain breakers" like they have been in some previous titles in the series; I play for a casual experience and I like a little bit of challenge, but I don't want to be sitting here for ages trying to figure out a puzzle. The ability to customize the challenge level is also a great addition, so if one of the standard challenge levels doesn't work for you, make your own! I did play the demo version before I bought the full version, just to make sure the quality was good enough for a non-discounted purchase. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Newest Hit to the DP Series

PostedSeptember 19, 2019

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Dark Parables: Return of the Salt Princess Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I got started on the Dark Parables series with the red riding hood sisters and I've been hooked since. I found the this game to be quiet enjoyable yes it was abit on the easy side but I enjoyed myself regardless. I think I might be biased as I made a character based on the Princess's plight of being trapped in a painted with time frozen but I loved this game. Can't wait to see what Dark Parables ...Show more

I got started on the Dark Parables series with the red riding hood sisters and I've been hooked since. I found the this game to be quiet enjoyable yes it was abit on the easy side but I enjoyed myself regardless. I think I might be biased as I made a character based on the Princess's plight of being trapped in a painted with time frozen but I loved this game. Can't wait to see what Dark Parables has for use next time but my guess with the swan in the chapel I think it'll be The Wild Swans Show less

I recommend this game!

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Imaginative, Innovative & Intelligent Game

PostedDecember 22, 2019

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate ®

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

My first play of a Dark Parables game - now, I am going to purchase the past games since I enjoyed this one so much. The HOS are not so much the norm with having to spot, click and collect parts of intricate types of artworks. Lovely immersive graphics - bonus game tags nicely on the end of the main game. An entertaining and enjoyable game for sure with interesting differences.

I recommend this game!

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Fantastic addition to the Dark Parables collection

PostedOctober 27, 2019

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fromCoalville, England

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess 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 one game series that never disappoints. The game play is both challenging and engaging. But best of all are the Dark Parable Hidden Object Scenes.These are spread throughout the game and great fun in the extras section. I have have spent hours enjoying this game with its enticing parables and wonderful colours. It is suitable for players of all levels and definitely great value for money.

I recommend this game!

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