Crossroads: Escaping the Dark Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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WELCOME TO THE CORNER OF NOWHERE & EVERYWHERE

PostedSeptember 22, 2022

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 4.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
15 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert

The Crossroads Bar only appears to the lost and broken souls of the weary. Its neon lights shine through the dreary mist of the darkest night as fate pushes you toward your destiny. Tonight you will ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 4.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
15 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert

This is one of the best game series Elephant Games has had in a long time. I've always said that no one does a creepy atmosphere better than Elephant Games, and I love this vibe! I loved how they stuck with this creepy vibe in the Mini-games and the Hidden Object Scenes. I love that the Choices you make matter and that it affects your Character's Traits. Although there are still a lot of statues to place, there are way fewer Emblem Motifs which have become a staple feature in games by this developer lately.

GADGETS/HELPER:
There are no gadgets or helpers, however, the game is loaded with unique "choices" features to choose from throughout your adventure of destiny.

CONVERSATION CHOICES:
As you come to Crossroads during the game you will be tasked with making multiple-choice decisions of morality.

CHARACTER STATUS:
Each character has a personality profile that outlines their traits, as well as relationships with the other characters. Each decision you make affects your character's traits, such as Bravery, Intelligence, Resilience, Honesty, etc.

Speaking of Character Status. I really don't understand the need for a particular individual to copy every aspect of my reviews. Be your own writer, adopt your own style, it will appear more genuine if it's original, right? If not, at least give accurate information about these spotlighted features! There are 23 scenes (hence why they have 23 Puzzle Pieces, 1 in every scene) there are no replayable video sequences (don't think E Games has offered this feature in years) just to name a few, I work hard on my reviews, and I do appreciate that you like my style but let's all do our own thing, you do you, I'll do me, & we'll all have fun :)

CHAPTERS:
There are 3 different stories, one for each chapter, so you will be portraying 3 separate characters as you enter a different video game associated with them. After completing the first chapter, you get the opportunity to choose between "Deadly Call" & "Horror on Set" My only complaint was with Olivia's whiny voice and acting like a 5 "I don't wanna do it" scenario that was really annoying!

COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS (CE Bonus Chapter only)
There is a Hidden Crossroads Puzzle Piece in every scene (23 total) and I thought they were nicely blended into the scene for a change. I loved that they are in the scenes themselves and not within zoom zones which is the usual MO for this developer. They allow you to assemble a cool Round-shaped jigsaw puzzle that can be used as a Screensaver.

There are 12 Phobia Statues to collect that represent all the basic phobias, such as the fear of heights, or those blasted evil dolls! After completing the game, you can enter the Secret Room to search for missing collectibles or jigsaw puzzle pieces.

HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
Clearly, the devs went to great lengths to revamp their gaming image because I enjoyed these HO's for a change! The graphics are amazing and they are themed to match each chapter's plot, not to mention they appear in interesting locations with interesting variations. There are the standard Interactive List Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Find & Replace, and Silhouetted Shape Finds. I loved the puzzle-like aspect of sliding compartments to search for items where you could access a different area by using different sliding combinations. I liked the areas they were located in, such as paintings on a cave wall, within a graveyard, or trying to find items covered in moss which was a nice change of pace and more challenging than Elephant Games' usual HO scenes. I know a lot of people will not feel the same, but I loved the Phone App HO where you had to find all of the missing hospital sign letters by zooming in on different sections of the picture on the phone. It was sometimes difficult to see a letter hidden in plain site!

MINI-GAMES:
Elephant Games are famous for their mechanical style puzzles, my favorite kind because they usually require a little bit of thought to solve them. Although some are solved by trial and error, most require a bit of tinkering, such as turning latches that required turning in a specific order, otherwise, they would become blocked by a different latch. A few of my favorites were adding shadows of props in the correct order to recreate the pictured image (harder than it sounds) I loved the Angel puzzle where you had to move her to available green-highlighted slots to pick up a Blue Sphere and then a Red Sphere to deposit them in the correct slots while avoiding the Reapers. I even liked the Navigation puzzle where you had to heal yourself by finding First Aid kits to survive the halls of horror!

BONUS CHAPTER: (Collector's Edition version only)
The tables have turned when an unexpected (or was he?) stranger bellies up to the Crossroads bar. Mistress Eve is the honored guest and must solve a series of riddles to pass the stranger's moral tests! This is an average-length Bonus Chapter spanning over 8 additional scenes with 4 Hidden Object Scenes and 7 Mini-Games, as well as a handful of smaller zoom zone HO's. You will continue your search for the final 8 Crossroads Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces and 3 Phobia Statue's Collectibles. The Round Jigsaw Puzzle Screensaver can be completed in The Secret Room, if you missed any pieces (or Collectibles) you can return to the scene to find them in the Expedition Room. After completing the BC you can enter the Archives to replay 13 HO's and 12 Mini-Games as well.

COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRA'S:
6 Wallpaper, 1 Screensaver Jigsaw Puzzle, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements (2 achievements have 3 categories and 2 achievements have 5 categories), 12 Collectible Phobia Statues, 23 Crossroads Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces (receive a jigsaw puzzle piece for each one found) a Secret Room to complete the round Jigsaw Puzzle, an Expedition Room where you can search for any missed collectibles, and the Archives where you can replay 13 Hidden Object Scenes, and 12 Mini-Games, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

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I recommend this game!

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Oh creepy Crossroads ....

PostedSeptember 28, 2022

Old_Sepp

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What a creepy story! I thougt it is Halloween-Time. The story is a great change, when I think about the latest games with always the same art of story. This story seems to be a horrormovie. I was glad, that I played it by day and not in the evening. My sleep will be not good ;-)
The graphic and the characters are wonderful. The riddles were not so heavy, beginners and intermediates will like it. ...Show more

I recommend this game!

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Crossroads

PostedSeptember 22, 2022

jazzl2010

fromCheshire Ct

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved the first Crossroads and was hoping there would be another...really enjoying this and purchased right after demo...also like Elephant games so it was a treat to see this...there are many here who can give the whole rundown of the game but I wouldn't be able to do it justice...its fun...and no princesses or princes...love stories...bonus...like the story and how it plays out...the graphics ...Show more

I recommend this game!

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At last!

PostedSeptember 22, 2022

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is the type of game I've been waiting a long time for... Just started demo but quality equal to that of the first Crossroads, which I replayed last week! More like this please

I recommend this game!

+13points

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Loved playing the game. Please make more.

PostedOctober 2, 2022

patricia356

fromNew York state

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I don't understand why this game received such low scores initially. I found it intriguing and entertaining. I had played the first one and loved it so tried the second hoping it would be as good. It did not disappoint. It is dark in content but at least a change from the usual fairytale land.

I recommend this game!

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Crossroads: Escaping the Dark Collector's Edition

PostedSeptember 24, 2022

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games by this developer. I enjoy playing games in this series and it makes a change to play a game based on the Orient

I recommend this game!

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May We Meet Always at the Crossroads

PostedOctober 2, 2022

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is such a great sequel! The storylines, and I do mean plural, are choice-based so no two games end exactly the same. So choose quickly and don't dawdle (as I did a time or two). Brilliant move, Elephant Games, and best HOPA I have played in a long time.

Mini games and puzzles are moderately easy; HO scenes are interactive, my favorite, but even here there are some new twists. I have ...Show more

Mini games and puzzles are moderately easy; HO scenes are interactive, my favorite, but even here there are some new twists. I have noticed this in other recent Elephant Games as well. Thank you.

This review is based upon completed play of the main game and partial play of the bonus chapter in which Mistress Eve enters the game as player. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great game!

PostedOctober 5, 2022

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

When I first saw this game I hoped it would be good - and it is.

I love the fact you can make different choices; it's like taking fun tests. I'm almost done and plan on making different choices this time.

Don't know if this is allowed or not, but when some people complain about a game not running contact support they usually help - so don't give up first!

I recommend this game!

+3points

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Loved it

PostedOctober 4, 2022

sdemers

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved the first crossroads I could'nt wait to play this one it did not disapoint. I am excited & hope the 3rd one comes out soon.

I recommend this game!

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Escaping the Dark

PostedFebruary 24, 2024

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Level of Challenge

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Storyline

4 / 5

I've had this in my game manager for so long but never played it. I am so glad I did. What a creepy story I loved it. I believe I played another one in the series some time ago and also loved that one. I think I made all bad choices because I ended up in pretty bad shape at the end LOL. I loved the HOS. So cool. Not too many puzzles which I was happy about. I'm not a fan of puzzles. This was a ...Show more

I recommend this game!

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