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It was OK.
2.9 / 5
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7
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7
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3
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5
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
3.9 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
2.8 / 5
Storyline 
OK
2.9 / 5
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Hidden Object Adventure
AMAX Interactive presents Dark Tales: Edgar Allen Poe’s The Bells, the next harrowing entry in the Dark Tales series!

Albert McClain is an author with the strange ability to predict the future in his novels, a talent that propelled him into the limelight. Now, he’s vanished during the release event for his latest book, and with a city-wide celebration ahead, the fiery destruction depicted in its pages is far from an empty threat! Can you and Monsieur Dupin unravel the secret behind McClain’s disappearance and save the city from impending tragedy? Find out in this grim Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game based on Edgar Allen Poe’s poem, “The Bells.”
  • Stop a dangerous experiment before it’s too late in the bonus game!
  • Replay your favorite HOPs and mini-games!
  • Find collectibles and earn achievements!
  • Enjoy exclusive wallpapers, concept art, music, and more!
  • Never get lost with the strategy guide!
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OS: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 1.4 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 984 MB

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Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Bells Collector's Edition

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It was OK.
2.9 / 5
2.9 out of 5 ( 24 Reviews Review )
45%(9 out of 20) of players recommend this game
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Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
3.9 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
2.8 / 5
Storyline 
OK
2.9 / 5
45%(9 out of 20) of players recommend this game
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3.9 / 5
Level of Challenge 
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2.9 / 5
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Loved it!
5 / 5
57 of 77 found this review helpful
Terrific
PostedMay 14, 2020
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fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Always a treat for me, love all ERS & AMAX games, been a long wait for this one but have binge-played today & loved it!
I recommend this game!
+37points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Playing the Bells
PostedJune 12, 2020
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
What a fantastic game, it may have some years on it, but, it's the best I've played in a long time. I'm not a fast player, so, don't know about the length of the game, just entered the bonus area, hasn't seemed like a short game to me, but, it sure seems like one of the better ones. Love it.
I recommend this game!
+2points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
60 of 73 found this review helpful
Very short game
PostedMay 14, 2020
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
As usual this is a very short game. I completely all including the bonus chapter in around 2 hours with taking two breaks lol. There are only 12 items to collect, that's it. The game is good, didn't have any technical issues but it's the same old same old as the rest of the games in this series. Compared to some CE series we get this series should be offered as SE.
I recommend this game!
+47points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
A Continued Adventure for me and Dupin
PostedMay 22, 2020
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MajesticSunset
 
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Famous writer and prophet Albert McClain vanished last night at an event promoting the release of his new book. His literary agent Jeffrey Lehman wrote for help.
I like the hops and only certain mini-games. The mini-games I liked are ball and cups, bonus chapter maze, playing the piano, memory cards and mixing antidote. The rest I didn't like.
The bonus chapter has Journalist Martha Smith ...Show more
Famous writer and prophet Albert McClain vanished last night at an event promoting the release of his new book. His literary agent Jeffrey Lehman wrote for help.
I like the hops and only certain mini-games. The mini-games I liked are ball and cups, bonus chapter maze, playing the piano, memory cards and mixing antidote. The rest I didn't like.
The bonus chapter has Journalist Martha Smith going under cover at a hospital. Very enjoyable.
The four screensavers has movement and I like the one like the opening page. It has a sweets cart with balloons and no crows, in the town. I liked the 12 plant collectibles with info. It really needs more extras. Small number of achievements. The achievements are bells. Watch for something to catch in the cemetery. I missed that achievement.
It has 5 chapters + bonus. Replays on 13 hops, 15 movies, 4 music and 16 mini-games. Wallpapers 10 (all scenes, very nice), screensavers 4 (very nice with movement), concept art 4. Show less
I recommend this game!
+6points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
10 of 17 found this review helpful
Enjoyable
PostedMay 17, 2020
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fromMA.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I'm really enjoying this game. Was surprised to see so many negative reviews. I have been playing for well over 2 hours and I'm still playing the bonus chapter (YES, there is a bonus chapter in the extras). I'm seeing some new things within this game. I guess it just depends on what your cup of tea is - but definitely give it a try.
I recommend this game!
+3points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Short game that I enjoyed!
PostedMay 15, 2020
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5 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
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4 / 5
l have been a long time fan of games based on works of Poe. The creative teams get their juices flowing.
Good work!
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Liked it!
4 / 5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
funny and wet raining lol
PostedMay 16, 2020
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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
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Poor
2 / 5
yes I liked the game but for some reason the lead detective was goofy like working with grandpa lol. lots of laughs thanku
I recommend this game!
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Liked it!
4 / 5
3 of 7 found this review helpful
Dark Tales Edgar Alln Poe's The Belle
PostedMay 22, 2020
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
There is no forum for this game. I have played it through 4 times and I know I am reading all dialogue and no errors on hos but I still cannot get those achievements. It is a good game but if you care about getting all the achievements forget this game.
I don't recommend this game.
-1point
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Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
A solid 4 stars
PostedMay 29, 2020
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Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
The main game would have gotten 3 stars. But when you throw in one of the best bonus chapters I've ever played I upped it to 4.
I recommend this game!
-1point
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It was OK.
3 / 5
33 of 38 found this review helpful
No challenge here but was fun
PostedMay 14, 2020
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Current Favorite:
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3.9 out of 5(110)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
This game is pretty and pleasant and has a bit of creepy thrill thrown in, like most of the Dupin games. He's here and in his usual form. I love this guy. He takes the character to the hospital and leaves you to defuse the bomb, put the fire out and save the villagers. Lol. There are way too many 'find the multiple emblems' to open things so you can get more emblems or keys. But it was still a ...Show more
This game is pretty and pleasant and has a bit of creepy thrill thrown in, like most of the Dupin games. He's here and in his usual form. I love this guy. He takes the character to the hospital and leaves you to defuse the bomb, put the fire out and save the villagers. Lol. There are way too many 'find the multiple emblems' to open things so you can get more emblems or keys. But it was still a pleasant diversion. I do wish the developers wouldn't make it laughably easy. The password you need for the typewriter? It's scratched into the table next to it. Really? So this falls into the category of pleasant no-brainer entertainment and if that's your cup of tea, enjoy. Show less
I don't recommend this game.
+28points
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