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Overall rating

5 / 5

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MOODY & RELAXING____5* START TO FINISH!____

PostedMay 19, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Available at BFG since 2017. Review based on completed game. I really liked this game! A lot of thought must have been taken to ensure the excellent pacing of this game. Each step you take leads you deeper into the unfolding of this story. From an evening city skylinenext to choppy waters, to an island mansion, with woods, caves and rivers, you'll get a good dose of varied places and the outdoors. ...Show more

Available at BFG since 2017. Review based on completed game. I really liked this game! A lot of thought must have been taken to ensure the excellent pacing of this game. Each step you take leads you deeper into the unfolding of this story. From an evening city skylinenext to choppy waters, to an island mansion, with woods, caves and rivers, you'll get a good dose of varied places and the outdoors. The quality of the scenes stays consistent through to the end and several of them are wonderful! The goodies just keep coming! Very relaxing and mysterious, not disturbing.
GRAPHICS - Widescreen or Fullscreen. Great graphics!

HOPS: -10- You can toggle back and forth between HOPS and jigsaw puzzle elements at any moment.

PUZZLES: All skippable. I really enjoyed this mix of puzzles.
SOUNDS - 4 adjustments: Music/Sound/Environment were all FANTASTIC!!! The music was left on in my game, for a lot of the time!

MAP: TRAVEL with useful indicators
JOURNAL: None
DIFFICULTY SETTINGS – 4–interchangeable. Not possible to disable black-bar tips.

HINT: Guides and leads.
INVENTORY – Lockable
CHARACTERS: You play as Emma Roberts, the effective and very capable detective. You have limited interaction with others. The characters are excellent, believable and NOT comical. I thought it was genius that the "baddie" creatures were made more benign rather than frightening. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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EXCELLENT FEAR FOR SALE MAGAZINE 10TH EDITION!

PostedMay 22, 2017

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fromTennessee

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I never tire of playing the role of Emma Roberts and in this episode she really get's herself in quite the conundrum. Following up on a missing persons investigation, Emma finds herself chasing after Linda Swan and her brother Tim. In addition, people are being kidnapped and it's up to Emma and her phenomenal investigative journalism skills to get to the bottom of this fantastic suspense thriller. ...Show more

I never tire of playing the role of Emma Roberts and in this episode she really get's herself in quite the conundrum. Following up on a missing persons investigation, Emma finds herself chasing after Linda Swan and her brother Tim. In addition, people are being kidnapped and it's up to Emma and her phenomenal investigative journalism skills to get to the bottom of this fantastic suspense thriller. The chase ultimately takes you to a strange location known as "Drammond Island" as you follow clues left by Linda and Tim. One of the clues you stumble upon is a diary left by a woman named Clarissa Marlow. In the diary Clarissa mentions renowned psychotherapist Richard Diamond who apparently owns Drammond Island. Clarissa stands to inherit an eerie attraction called "The Abandoned House" on Drammond Island from Richard Diamond though she never writes what her relation is to him from the Will. She does discuss in her diary the terms of the Will. Clarissa's gain of the property is contingent on creating a "Reality Quest" per Richard's Will. When Emma arrives at the Island she/you encounter a huge wooden sign which reads: Welcome to "The Abandoned House" reality quest! Your task is to explore the house and it's surrounding areas to find hidden treasure. The person who finds the treasure can KEEP IT. You have 6 HOURS to complete your mission. Good Luck!
This is where the adventure really began to scare me. You soon learn that Guests who participate in "explore Abandoned House Quest" must sign a non-disclosure agreement from Quest management. YIKES!!! You/Emma proceed into the property only to find CAPSULES containing captured/kidnapped people in the basement and a note from Clarissa. In the note Clarissa states that if she notifies anyone about what goes on in "Abandoned House" they will KILL HER!!! Totally freaked out at the delirious insanity of what You/Emma encounter; you now understand that you'll have to do everything in your power to solve the dilemma. This is going to be one heck of an issue once You/Emma complete this fantastic adventure and submits it to the magazine! Truly an amazing adventure you won't forget anytime soon. Give this edition a chance and see for yourself why I choose the 4.5/5 star rating. Cheers! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Good story, excellent HO puzzles!

PostedMay 26, 2017

fishaddict

fromAsheville, NC

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Good map; not a lot of hopping from one place to another.

Also this game does something I really like in HOPs and rarely find; it returned me again to an already-viewed HOP, but none of the items I had already found were back on the screen in the second visit.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

6 of 8 found this review helpful

Like the variety of the game!

PostedMay 20, 2017

abbynormalusa

fromSouth Bend, IN

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Strategy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Good graphics, music and story. It is hard enough but can be simple for beginners. It is for everyone.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Really Enjoyed this one

PostedDecember 31, 2018

effcee823

fromAustralia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm liking my HOG's in a more modern setting and this one has it all. Great twists to the story and challenging without being frustrating. Not repetitive and provided a good few hours entertainment. I'll be looking for more in this series.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

good HO game

PostedApril 16, 2019

denniann2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

you have been asked to an island to find out what is going on. as you go through your journey you help other people. i played on the custom level and it had a good hint system. i skipped a good many mini games but i did solve a few. i am sure there will be another one since this is a series.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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From Darkness Comes Light

PostedMay 21, 2017

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fromPensacola, FL

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is posted after playing the entire game.

This was a decent game. I was a big leery about it from the demo, but decided I would go ahead and purchase it I'm glad I did. It was fun and kept me entertained during a rainy Florida day.

Graphics were well done. They appeared to be more like drawings than computer animation. Voice overs were well done, and the effects went along with the ...Show more

This is posted after playing the entire game.

This was a decent game. I was a big leery about it from the demo, but decided I would go ahead and purchase it I'm glad I did. It was fun and kept me entertained during a rainy Florida day.

Graphics were well done. They appeared to be more like drawings than computer animation. Voice overs were well done, and the effects went along with the action in the scene. I really liked the colors. They weren't dreary by any means and added so much to the scenes. The music wasn't intrusive and like the effects went along with the action. I really liked it.

The challenge of the game, including my dreaded mini games, were right up my alley. Hidden object scenes were mostly lists, but there were others tossed in to make it interesting. The only problems I encountered were some of the objects were so small I just couldn't see them even after using a hint. In regard to the mini games, they were rather simple. I did most of them which is really unusual for me. The difficulty I experienced was the instructions were difficult to understand on some. I just couldn't figure out how to do them. There is really nothing we haven't seen before in the mini games or hidden objects, but they were fun to do and that's what counts.The interactive map was really helpful. It showed where things needed to be done and would transport. With several degrees of difficulty to choose from, I used the custom to have a quick hint and skip button. I do like that feature.

The story is pretty much like the rest. Others will go into depth about the story, so I won't bore you with the details. People are kidnapped, man trying for eternal life.. etc.. etc... etc. The only big difference in this story and so many others was the continuity. The story held together all the way through and wasn't just thrown together like so many. I enjoyed it.

I keep saying I'm going to take notes as I play to give a more informed review, but I get going in these games and just lose track of what else I'm doing. Maybe next time.

That's about it. Play demo and see if this doesn't tickle your fancy. It did mine. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Reality Quest meets Emma Roberts

PostedMay 20, 2017

ninja226

fromwichita, KS

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Overall, it's a good sleuthing HO game, but storyline is not plausible and descends into sci-fi nonsense.

It's a pretty long game. There are more mini games than HO scenes. Puzzles are not too hard, and experienced Fishies will find them easy. HOS are standard, but not spectacular.

The game starts out really well, but stagnates in the middle and end.

I wish the graphics had been high ...Show more

Overall, it's a good sleuthing HO game, but storyline is not plausible and descends into sci-fi nonsense.

It's a pretty long game. There are more mini games than HO scenes. Puzzles are not too hard, and experienced Fishies will find them easy. HOS are standard, but not spectacular.

The game starts out really well, but stagnates in the middle and end.

I wish the graphics had been high definition and more special effects in the animation.

It is not the best in the series, but a pretty decent game. I recommend trying the demo before purchasing. I liked the series when it had a CSI-like atmosphere and you felt like a real detective. This game seemed to lack that authenticity of a true detective drama. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A little charmer!

PostedMay 19, 2017

Pilot1

fromTaos, NM

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Maze: Subject 360

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The story line is quite simple, and often seen: someone is missing and you must find them while, of course, overcoming every stumbling block tossed in your path.

The graphics and sounds are not outstanding, but they are rather nice.

The interactive map is useful, but you probably won't need to use it very often as movement from location to location is generally quite logical.

This is not ...Show more

The story line is quite simple, and often seen: someone is missing and you must find them while, of course, overcoming every stumbling block tossed in your path.

The graphics and sounds are not outstanding, but they are rather nice.

The interactive map is useful, but you probably won't need to use it very often as movement from location to location is generally quite logical.

This is not a very complicated game, nor are the HO sequences or mini-puzzles.

It is, though, rather charming, easy to play, and a pleasant way to spend a little time doing nothing important.

As always, I recommend that you play the demo and decide for yourself. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Yet Another Soul Collector

PostedMay 19, 2017

spythere

fromI wonder if Emma was the Good Samaritan in another life, as often as she cares about injuries of other people.

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Fear for Sale: The House on Black River Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Who would have thought that our roving reporter Emma Roberts is as untalented at car driving as Alexandra Anderson from Keeper of Antiques? Challenged or chased by another car, she manages to miss the bend and dives her vehicle headlong, no, hoodlong straight into the lake. Elefun should maybe grant their leading women some driving lessons, now and then ;)

The story is twisted and intricate, a ...Show more

Who would have thought that our roving reporter Emma Roberts is as untalented at car driving as Alexandra Anderson from Keeper of Antiques? Challenged or chased by another car, she manages to miss the bend and dives her vehicle headlong, no, hoodlong straight into the lake. Elefun should maybe grant their leading women some driving lessons, now and then ;)

The story is twisted and intricate, a bit hard to follow - although everybody conveniently seems to keep a diary, or at least to scatter here and there some helpful notes. Young people disappear during a reality quest on Drammond Island. I found this promising: a spooky game contest in an abandoned mansion becomes real horror and life danger. Has Clarissa Marlow, who is the manager of this hazardous game, to do with it?
However, instead of looking for the missing people, we set out to chase the master mind behind the kidnappings. It turns out Clarissa is a victim herself, and somebody is collecting souls. Again! Frankly, I'm a bit fed up with soul collecting and rescueing people, oddly still alive, from soul vessels ... but ok, Dr. Diamond collects souls for his ritual. Um, yes, yet a another ritual. Seems that nowadays every game must include a ritual, sigh. Somehow, the story gets stranger and stranger. We eventually meet the “powerful sorcerer” Simon. Simon says? They lost me here. Also, because this Simon figure remains vague and indescript. He must have escaped his tree prison, since he appears as a hooded, faceless figure, emitting smoke and black fogs.

I wish, Elefun would curb the supernatural mumbo-jumbo and give us a bit more human badness instead of spectral nonsense. Why invent supernatural entities, when their most devillish plot is no match for the atrocities which unscrupulous humans are capable to commit? Maybe Fear for Sale could simply be a peculiar, savage crime story. These missing people could for example have been abducted for medical experiments, Dr. Diamond could be an obsessed scientist, wanting to test a new surgery methode. No rituals are needed.

Aside from the supernaturally overcharged story, it's a solid game in familiar Elefun quality. We know what we get and feel right at home: splendid visual art with lovingly added details to interact, enthralling and surprising music, a good game-pace, collectibles and morphing objects in every scene. Just the HOPs are, compared to those multi-layered Super HOPs they have in other games, a bit average; we often get only slightly interactive, plain lists. Nevertheless, it's not a simple clicking-through. A few items are irritatingly put invisibly into black corners. HOPs might also contain background information about the puzzling story.

Puzzles are amusing to play, but as usual on the easy side. Although it seems as if Elefun, after countless complaints I assume, tries hard to make their puzzles harder. I encountered three or four which I found really tricky, In my impatience, I even skipped one … and noticed that the skipping function briefly shows the solution, step by step. Nice feature. There is a mini game, where we shoot simultanously five of the apeish monster critters with a water cannon, and it is indeed funny and challenging. In any case a huge improvement to the last Keeper of Antiques, where we shoot one single monster and defeat it in ten seconds. Elefun is headed in the right direction - but the majority of mini games are still too simplistic to win acclaim of the majority, I guess.

The Standard Edition ends concludingly. The bonus chapter is a sequel, but not necessary for the story. If you want to know what you miss with the SE, read my review of the Collector's Edition. Show less

I recommend this game!

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