Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

18 of 21 found this review helpful

Packed with games!

PostedSeptember 23, 2018

Azrael711

fromNew York

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved this game! For me this was a 5 star game and I don't usually comment. If you love puzzles, this one is packed with them. Played most on the hard level but lets you choose easy as well and there is a match option on the HO's as well. Very linear so not a lot of back and forth. I'm a Fantasy fan and don't mind the deep colors. I think it adds to the genre. Lots of game play in this one.

I recommend this game!

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completely enjoyable

PostedOctober 6, 2018

Snowview

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Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Based on completed game.
True fantasy, not horror. Distinctive characters. Loved it and will replay.
As always, appreciate the M3 alternative.

I recommend this game!

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more fun than ever

PostedOctober 14, 2018

skeeteroo

fromCalifornia

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I love the addition of games to do the diagnostics. The best part is that I got to play some games I've never seen before and that's tough to do. I play a LOT and I hate when the game goes too fast. This one doesn't disappoint. If you want more bang for your buck, buy this one!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

One of my favorites

PostedOctober 1, 2022

ianamateiko

fromSan Diego, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle

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Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness 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've played this game, and now I want to try more of the series. The game is full of fun puzzles, the art, and the story are great, there are a few levels of difficulty. The game is very well-rounded, the quality is amazing. I'm going to see what else they got!

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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CAN YOU STOP GROMOSS AND SAVE THE EMPIRE AGAIN?

PostedSeptember 21, 2018

biscuitsmama

fromI am practicing using my new scepter which is much quicker than that old magnifying glass

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Honored Healer, grab your new and improved diagnostic kit and face off with Gromoss whose petrified body was brought to the royal palace at the command of the Empress Patricia Tar-Liss. Gromoss who is a powerful demon has only one goal in mind and that is to obliterate the human race. After Gromoss is freed from his prison the Empress realizes that her actions were foolish and that she should have ...Show more

Honored Healer, grab your new and improved diagnostic kit and face off with Gromoss whose petrified body was brought to the royal palace at the command of the Empress Patricia Tar-Liss. Gromoss who is a powerful demon has only one goal in mind and that is to obliterate the human race. After Gromoss is freed from his prison the Empress realizes that her actions were foolish and that she should have listened to Dr. Klein, the head of the Medico Imperium. Fortunately, you are immune to the dark magic that Gromoss wields and you must find a way to stop him and put an end to his diabolical plans.

I find myself asking if this series will ever end because I am so tired of the graphics that are drenched in dark blue and purple. If this series continues I hope the developer considers changing the color palette and bringing more light into the darkness of the series.

On the good side is that there are some very creative HOPs and those alone make the game worth playing or, at least getting through the demo. There is a good variety in the full HOPS and then there are those mini scenes where you need to find only a few items to proceed. Of course if you don’t want to bother with the HOPS then you can switch to a matching 3 type game.

Another great thing from this developer is that they offer a either an easy or a hard setting for most of their puzzles. There are more puzzles than HOPs in the game, another result of gamers clamoring for more puzzles. At least for me, although I love the puzzles I do prefer HOPS which are what got me involved with the genre eons ago.

A signature of this series is that playing as the Honored Healer for the Medico Impirium you will have a healer’s kit that will allow you to concoct cures for your patients. Something new in this game is that you now have a fancy scepter that does the diagnostic for you but you still have the fun of mixing the medicine to heal your patient.

Even though I am not overly fond of the color palette used in the game, I still love this series and did manage to ignore those intense, dark colors in most scenes. The gameplay is excellent since I happen to love mixing potions and playing doctor. The storyline in many respects is the same as in other games in the series but in the past several years, this is the case with most of the games we are offered here at BFG – endless series with replace the characters and tweak the storyline and voila you have another cookie cutter game. That being said, I still happen to love HOPA games and even though Fiend of Darkness isn’t a stellar game, the developer creates excellent HOPS and Puzzles for my entertainment. Even though I think this is a very good game, as always please try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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~~DOMINO DELIVERS A DECENT 4TH EDITION TO THIS SERIES.~~

PostedSeptember 21, 2018

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fromDomino made another enticing edition to this popular series but it could have been better!

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

A petrified dragon named Gromoss has been found and Patricia, Empress of the Tar-Liss empire, wanted it displayed at her palace immediately despite Dr. Klein's warnings. Unbeknownst to her, this dragon has a long and complicated relationship with the realm of humans and is now back for his revenge! As an honored healer of the Imperium Medico, can you find a way to tame this vengeful dragon and ...Show more

A petrified dragon named Gromoss has been found and Patricia, Empress of the Tar-Liss empire, wanted it displayed at her palace immediately despite Dr. Klein's warnings. Unbeknownst to her, this dragon has a long and complicated relationship with the realm of humans and is now back for his revenge! As an honored healer of the Imperium Medico, can you find a way to tame this vengeful dragon and save the Tar-Liss kingdom?

It's another winning achievement for these seasoned developers at Domino, especially given how long it takes to complete the entire adventure. Depending on your level of experience one can expect 6 - 8 hours of gameplay in this latest edition of Enchanted Kingdom. I am an avid fan of Domino games but in this new sequel, the predictable plot centers around a vengeful dragon and a backstory that dates back centuries. This is certainly not anything that hasn't been touched upon before by the HOPA genre, and it would have helped if Domini had added some unique and creative twists. As it is, every beat and every turn of Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness feel familiar.

With regard to gameplay; it also feels too familiar. While the overall mechanics of the gameplay are well-constructed, Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness does not give the impression that the developers have put much thought into creating it. The hidden object scenes could have been more detailed and the puzzles are middle-of-the-road (some puzzles are also mundane IMHO). The adventure aspect of gameplay could be easily completed even if the player isn't totally engaged because this edition could have contained more challenges and brain teasers. That said; the length of this game compensates for the lack of challenging tasks and thinking "outside of the box". It's why I felt this installment was worthy of four stars.

Despite a few neat ideas regarding the scene design and some great visual effects, Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness failed to impress me with its artistic visuals. The over-saturation of blue and purple limits the diversity of the scenes which makes it less attractive and other reviewer's have commented on this as well. However, I was really surprised by the quality of the audio. Enchanted Kingdom: The Fiend of Darkness features various non-distracting, magical soundtracks that are not repetitive. The developers efforts with the voice-overs are incredible and wonderfully portray each character which gamers will appreciate during this LONG PLAYING adventure.

You really do get your money's worth whether you chose the CE or SE version. I chose the CE version for the bonus chapter during the weekend sale. The Collector’s Edition does not feature anything extraordinary; an unnecessary strategy guide, wallpapers, soundtracks, concept art, re-playable hidden object scenes, re-playable mini-games, achievements, collectibles, morphing objects, and a laboratory. Players may want to use a game coupon for this SE as they expire quickly and if you purchase the CE you may want to wait for the promotional sale. Cheers! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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They Changed the Diagnostic

PostedSeptember 21, 2018

Majestyx12

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

They changed the Diagnostic to a scepter. You don't get to choose where to look for disease. It chooses and you have to do a mini-game for every part. Lung, puzzle, eye puzzle, you get the idea. It's good if you love mini-games but not so much if your a hops lover.

I liked the hops well enough and the story. Especially the cat hops. I don't like fool with it puzzles. It has 5 chapters and 13 ...Show more

They changed the Diagnostic to a scepter. You don't get to choose where to look for disease. It chooses and you have to do a mini-game for every part. Lung, puzzle, eye puzzle, you get the idea. It's good if you love mini-games but not so much if your a hops lover.

I liked the hops well enough and the story. Especially the cat hops. I don't like fool with it puzzles. It has 5 chapters and 13 hops. I think it ended well. This is the 4th in the series and the first two have a extra chapter.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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love the new diagnostic

PostedSeptember 22, 2018

peacelilly47

frompalm bay fl.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

good addition to the series. just looking at the cut scenes make me happy.

I recommend this game!

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3 / 5

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DIDN'T REALLY ENCHANT ME

PostedSeptember 23, 2018

pennmom36

fromWe need more dragon themed games tho :)

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I was really looking forward to the release of this game because who doesn't love dragons? I guess I was expecting Game of Thrones, epic majestic type dragons, but instead, all I GOT was the same ole "evil-doer" awakens with centuries-old vendettas...oh no, who is brave enough to put the leash back on the unleashed? What's that in the distance you say? It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Super ...Show more

I was really looking forward to the release of this game because who doesn't love dragons? I guess I was expecting Game of Thrones, epic majestic type dragons, but instead, all I GOT was the same ole "evil-doer" awakens with centuries-old vendettas...oh no, who is brave enough to put the leash back on the unleashed? What's that in the distance you say? It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Super Healer! Armed with only a magical scepter and a huge bulky healers box she can save all of mankind from turning into trees, crystals and yes, even birds!

Here we go again, go-go gadget machine! We have 2 gadgets to deal with, first, a Diagnostic Scepter to figure out the illness our patients' has, and then a Healer's kit to whip up a fresh batch of snake oil. Normally, I loathe recipe type puzzles, but at least this recipe game requires you to think about where to place the ingredients on the machine based upon logic. In the Collector's Edition version, there are missing Journal and Diary notes, Dragon Statues and Dragon Eggs to collect in and you can use the Eggs to purchase items in the Medico Imperium Laboratory.

The Hidden Object Scenes are bright and colorful, but rather unimpressive because the items aren't really hidden, it's just a matter of clicking on items out in the open. Most of the scenes are based upon brief stories but there are several Silhouetted Shape finds, Multiples of the same object finds and of course, smaller Zoom Zone scenes. You can opt for a Match 3 game, however, if you're not into non-Hidden Object Scenes.

The Mini-Games were just middle of the road average puzzles that are neither good nor bad. You can play the mini-games in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode which is a feature I really like. Because this game involves the use of a Healer's Kit you will repeat the Recipe puzzle throughout the game. To go along with the Healer's Kit, you also get a Diagnostic Sceptor to diagnose your patients' illness or disease, which also involves a mini-game. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1-Rotate 4 tiles until they interlock correctly in the center.
2-Click to turn all red cells blue.
3-Watch then repeat the direction of eye movements.
4-Connect all of the neurons by clicking them.
5-Place all elements correctly according to the clues shown.

The Collector's Edition version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 re-playable Mini-Games, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 36 Achievements to earn, 15 Collectible Dragon Statues with descriptions, Missing Journal pages to find, 15 Pages of Patricia's Diary to find, 70 collectible Dragon Eggs to purchase items in the Medico Imperium Laboratory, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.

ENCHANTED KINGDOM SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-A Dark Seed (May 5-2017) 4.0
2-A Stranger's Venom (October 27-2017) 3.2
3-Fog of Rivershire (March 23-2018) 3.0
4-Fiend of Darkness (September 21-2018) n/a

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3 / 5

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no music

PostedSeptember 22, 2018

cabanaeast18

fromohio

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Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Good story, graphics. When I play a game for hours, I need the continuity of music to keep interested...not blank air. I know most fishes don't mind, but, for me, to spend money since I have less, I need more to keep playing.

I recommend this game!

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