Northern Tales 5: Revival Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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LOVED THE CRAZY CHALLENGING HIDDEN OBJECTS BUT WHY DIDN'T YOU INCLUDE A STRATEGY GUIDE?

PostedJanuary 9, 2020

pennmom36

fromDays of the week are named after Norse gods, Odin, aka Woden is Wednesday, Tuesday & Friday named after Tyr & Frigg the gods of war & marriage, Thursday of course is Thor Vikings didn't have horns on their helmets, & they abandoned sick & weak children ⛄

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I bought this game sight unseen because I have always loved Northern Tales, but as far as a Collector's Edition version, I'm not that impressed...with one exception, the maddening, crazy-challenging HIDDEN OBJECTS! Each scene has a specified number of hidden objects to find (3) and the only way you're going to find them is by scanning the cursor over the scene w/o clicking to start the level. ...Show more

I bought this game sight unseen because I have always loved Northern Tales, but as far as a Collector's Edition version, I'm not that impressed...with one exception, the maddening, crazy-challenging HIDDEN OBJECTS! Each scene has a specified number of hidden objects to find (3) and the only way you're going to find them is by scanning the cursor over the scene w/o clicking to start the level. until a rainbow pops up, they are usually hidden in the rocks that are scattered about, but even then they are hard to spot! My biggest complaint with the CE is that there's no Strategy Guide which is a big mistake considering how difficult it is to find the hidden objects and that the game is strategy-based and you don't get much time to complete the levels.

You can choose to play in a Multi-Click, Normal mode and a Relaxed Untimed Mode of difficulty and there are 67 Achievement Rewards available. There are 40 Main Levels and 6 Additional CE Bonus Levels but I have to cry foul because all the other Northern Tales games had 50 levels as a Standard Edition!?!

Time Management games such as this one require you to clear paths, repair bridges and ladders, collect food and resources such as ore and gold, and you will need to repair and build pig farms, fix potholes, mine for gold, clear boulders and remove rubble, collect ingredients for potions, etc. You meet new people on every level that of course, requires completing a task before they can help you with yours, (or a place of residency)such as feeding giants, chasing away wolves, and there's always a Viking or two that needs to be rescued.

This is a really fun and very addictive game, but it does require some strategy. The mechanics are uncomplicated, and easy to figure out, but the goals can be challenging to meet within the specified time to earn Gold. There are several Bonuses to help you achieve your goals, such as, Time Freeze for 15 seconds, +1 Viking worker for 20 seconds, Faster Workers, Restore Resource on the Magic Places, +1 Resource Selected, and Faster Building Production (you can reuse multiple times but must recharge after each use). You can also exchange resources with the Merchants at a rate of exchange that is favorable to the Merchant.

Collector's Edition Extra's:
6 Additional Levels, 9 Wallpapers, Music Soundtrack, 67 Achievement Rewards, Challenging Hidden Objects (3 per scene)

NORTHERN TALE SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Northern Tale 1 SE only (October 15-2012) 4.8
2-Northern Tale 2 SE only (November 12-2013) 4.4
3-Northern Tale 3 SE only (April 8-2014) 4.5
4-Northern Tale 4 SE only (July 30-2014) 4.8
5-Northern Tale 5 CE version (January 9-2020) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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Loved this one

PostedJanuary 9, 2020

rosesense

fromSouth GA USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Out of over 1000 games I have played, Northern Tales is my favorite series. I have been waiting for a new one for so long and here it is. I love the story, characters, gameplay, graphics, everything. The sound from the animals is cute and I even like the music. I hope it doesn't take so long for another in the series to be introduced.

This game has it all, various modes of play, can use regular ...Show more

Out of over 1000 games I have played, Northern Tales is my favorite series. I have been waiting for a new one for so long and here it is. I love the story, characters, gameplay, graphics, everything. The sound from the animals is cute and I even like the music. I hope it doesn't take so long for another in the series to be introduced.

This game has it all, various modes of play, can use regular cursor, lots of hidden objects to search for and it wasn't glitchy on my older computer which a lot of the newer games are.

I realize we all like different things but this game is perfect for me. I am happy to be playing it today. If you are a TM fan, give it a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Northern Tales 5 : Revival ..so much Fun !!

PostedJanuary 9, 2020

another2cents

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I’m new to this type of game… I started out with Roman Adventure Britons. What I really like about this one is the village is larger on the screen.
The graphics are great and I love the comments. Life is always in a hurry so I play in relaxed mode so as not to stress myself with a timer… that also gives you time to find the hidden rainbows… and it is easier to strategize when not being timed.. ...Show more

I’m new to this type of game… I started out with Roman Adventure Britons. What I really like about this one is the village is larger on the screen.
The graphics are great and I love the comments. Life is always in a hurry so I play in relaxed mode so as not to stress myself with a timer… that also gives you time to find the hidden rainbows… and it is easier to strategize when not being timed..
It is very easy to get hooked into the game and not wanting to stop … so make sure you have some time… Glad I decided to try out a new style of game ….
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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Adorable aerial TM that pays attention to details

PostedJanuary 10, 2020

kerith90angel

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Based on the completed demo only

Aside from the hidden items to look for, my favorite thing about this game was clicking the little animals and people that respond.

This game has a hidden object feature (usually 2-3 per scene), that I haven't seen done this way in this type of game. You must roll your mouse over the scene, as your workers are completing tasks, to find a hidden rainbow that ...Show more

Based on the completed demo only

Aside from the hidden items to look for, my favorite thing about this game was clicking the little animals and people that respond.

This game has a hidden object feature (usually 2-3 per scene), that I haven't seen done this way in this type of game. You must roll your mouse over the scene, as your workers are completing tasks, to find a hidden rainbow that appears to click on.
Looking for these really helps the gamer get the lay of the land and what upcoming tasks are going to be next. I thought this feature was innovative and fun.

This game pre-selects "multi-click mode" but I wasn't getting 3 gold stars and by level 4 it told me I failed and needed to start again. I'm not really great at these aerial-task driven TMs until I play them for quite a few levels. So I changed the mode to "relaxed"-- and almost like a new profile, it started me off at level 1 again but it kept my progress under "multi-click" mode. I liked that feature.

***You may want to change the pre-select to "relaxed", right off the bat, if you want to proceed without replaying levels due to the time crunch in the other game modes.

By the time I made it to level 4 the 2nd time, I finally had all gold stars and was able to proceed to level 5. So I guess I'm too slow for the "multi-click" mode as all I wanted to do was find and click on all the little animals that respond and make noise.
The developer should create a feature where you need to click all of those per level for a reward. I was bummed out the little hedgehog wouldn’t react like the other animals. I think I was in denial because I clicked him several times hoping for a response (lol).

This is definitely a 5* game to me, but the CE version doesn't have enough bang for your buck IMO. So I'll wait for the SE to come out and buy it ASAP.

This CE doesn’t come with a strategy guide and I'm sure there are other players, like myself, that aren’t as quick with this type of game and would have benefited from one.

I also feel if all the other CE games at this site get a “Blog WTG” (provided by Big Fish) under the SE version that these TM’s should also.

I have no idea how I missed this adorable series, after all this time, and will go back and demo the ones that came before this.
Thank you to this DEV, you should be so proud of yourselves for this adorable game and its high replay value. It is so obvious how much time and effort went into this with all the little details that make this game so special. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Where are the Secret Hidden Objects

PostedJanuary 16, 2020

narissa32

fromBendigo, Australia

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Absolutely love this game and have competed all levels with 3 stars finding all the hidden objects that were indicated on each level,However i cannot for the life of me find the other secrets that are indicated in the rewards section.....Please Please Please can the developers create a strategy guide and give me a hint before i pull all my hair out

I recommend this game!

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well hidden secrets

PostedJanuary 10, 2020

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

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Robin Hood: Country Heroes Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Waited YEARS for the 5th to come out, wrote devs, begged. I've played the first four about a hundred times each. Love this series more than any! BUT this one is a little tight for time, a few changes I like. That said, the hidden are SO well hidden I spent half an hour searching for the third on two levels. But I will persevere. Definitely a challenge.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Love Northern Tales games!

PostedJanuary 9, 2020

frog52876

fromMichigan USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management

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Clutter Infinity: Joe's Ultimate Quest

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I was very excited to see a new edition to the Northern Tales games. It is #2 in my list of favorite series...#1 being the Hercules series. The hidden objects are a little difficult to find but it makes it all the more challenging. I would've thought that there would be a strategy guide being a collector's edition. I am definitely happy with the game and am going to buy it.

I recommend this game!

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More fun adventures in this series.

PostedJanuary 9, 2020

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have all the previous Northern Tales, so I was excited to see this one. I love the graphics. My only complaint is how hard it is to find the hidden objects. Hopefully someone will come up with a walk through which will show where they are.

I recommend this game!

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Northern Tales is BACK!!! HOORAY

PostedJanuary 10, 2020

juliabennett

fromLos Angeles, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Northern Tales 5: Revival Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The Northern Tales TM series is one I play OVER AND OVER. I have been lamenting that they stopped making them. Fortunately for all of us, they are back and they didn't change the formula! I'm not nuts about the hidden objects, but it is such a minimal part of the game. OVERALL if you loved the first 4, you are in for a treat!!!

I recommend this game!

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absolutely LOVE IT!

PostedJanuary 11, 2020

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Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

this was one of my first series that got me hooked with BFG! Northern Tales! thought i would never see a sequel and almost fell over trying to click on BUY NOW! it truly is great and love the hidden objects. i had trouble at first, but now get all of them. but i think you have to check on the relaxed time to do it! thanks so much BFG!

I recommend this game!

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