League of Light: Growing Threat Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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A RETRO GAME WITH CHALLENGING PUZZLES AND SOME OF THE MOST CREATIVE HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES I'VE EVER PLAYED!

PostedDecember 21, 2019

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all puzzles & CE Bonus Chapter)
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert

Welcome to The Little Shop of Horrors, you've come in Vain detective, this Bud is NOT for you! Mandrake has taken over the city of Oaksmor and killer plants are spreading their spores at a break-necked pace and spewing deadly poisonous pollen. Can the League ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all puzzles & CE Bonus Chapter)
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert

This is a Love it or Hate it kind of game, I LOVED it! I love that this developer took a risk with the format out of the norm, yet slightly Retro. This is simply a Hidden Object Game with Mini-Games and a little bit of a story. You play a mini-game to unlock an area on the map (indicated by Green Gears) once the puzzle is solved, several Green arrows appear. Each Green Arrow is a whole scene Hidden Object Scene with 1-2 puzzles within. The Puzzles are fantastic, they are original, they are challenging, they are really, really fun! The HO's are creative, challenging and just as much fun as the puzzles, maybe more so! This is a long game because of the abundance of HO scenes, it has great replay value because of them too.

Collectibles:
There are 32 Collectible Owls located in the main scenes as well as the original Hidden Object Scenes. Most of the Owls are well-blended and can be tricky to spot. This has always been my favorite collectible and one I look forward to, so don't ever abandon these wide-eyed critters :)

Gadgets/Helpers:
There is a Toxin Apparatus Gadget that is used 11 times with an associated mini-game (which I დ'd!) You complete Hidden Object Scenes to collect a specified number of Flowers in a Phial and place them in the apparatus which triggers a mini-game of connecting atoms of opposing color. The Toxin is then used to destroy the killer plant which is also collected for the final scenes.

Hidden Object Scenes:
There are a whopping 49 Hidden Object Scenes _ 20 in the CE Bonus Chapter. If you have read my reviews you will know that I am rarely challenged by the HOP's nowadays because they have become nothing more than junkpiles with objects in plain sight. These are beautiful scenes, creative scenes, entertaining scenes, and above all, they have items that are at times, crazy-hard to spot! The HOP scenes aren't located in a dark zoom zone corner of the room, they are the room, the entire room! They are mostly Interactive List Finds, but every time I thought they couldn't surprise me with something new, BAM! something new was right around the corner, items to locate on conveyor belts all over the room going in different directions, an open-doored elevator with items in the background as the elevator moved, creative HOP's following orders and recipes (not the usual stuff) Pollen-filled rooms that you click to push away pollen for brief periods only to ooze back, Massive amounts of the same objects, such as 40 tiny Fleur-de-lis, or 30 sticks of dynamite... I looked forward to the HOP's for the first time in several years folks! Every original HOP has 1-2 puzzles to solve and every original scene has a Hidden Owl (Heads-up: don't forget to look for the collectible Owl as well on the scene where you collect 12 Owls) Towards the end of the game, some scenes are repeated because of a reinfestation. Those repeated scenes don't have puzzles or Owls (unless you didn't find it the first time)

Mini-Games:
There are 32 Mini-Games +12 in the CE Bonus Chapter. These puzzles aren't for the faint of heart, they aren't impossible to solve, but most are tricky or require a little bit of thought (and sometimes several ⟳ resets lol) Nearly all Hidden Object Scenes have at least one puzzle, some have two, with the exception of the repeated scenes. There is a repetitive game associated with the Toxin Apparatus which requires connecting several atoms. I actually loved this puzzle that increased with difficulty each time! I can honestly say that I really enjoyed all of the puzzles offered, but here's a list of some of my favorite puzzles:

℧-Connect all Atoms with various openings (you can't connect identical colored atoms to each other) Used 11 times in the Main Game.
℧-Rotate individual disks & groups of disks until all yellow & all green pie sections are connected to each other as well as the central disks.
℧-Drag colored chains to free up spaces that allow the gold chain to be placed in its matching slot.
℧-Select chips and then a directional arrow to navigate to various exits that will close after a chip exits. (use other chips as bumpers)
℧-Place colored chips by trial & error, yellow means the chip is the correct color but in the wrong placement, green means the chip is the correct color & placement.
℧-Drag light beams across every star to light them up.
℧-Jump Scarabs on a pyramid to remove all but 1 scarab.
℧-Arrange statuettes by solving riddles for correct placement.
℧-Make specified numbers of connections for all numbered squares.
℧-Super Puzzle: solve a series of mechanical type puzzles.

Bonus Chapter (CE Version Only)
Soon after ridding Oaksmor of Mandrake and her spore minions, Edward Nevell, the Scientist, receives a letter from Agent Jonas Thorn, asking for help his help when the invasion returns, but can he be trusted? There are 20 Hidden Object Scenes and 12 Mini-Games to keep you busy. There are no Collectible Owls in the Bonus Chapter.

Collector's Edition Extra's:
24 beautiful Wallpapers, 36 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Music Videos, 6 Movie Video Cutscenes, 8 Achievements (6 with 3 categories) 1 Fresco Puzzle (FYI: can be completed at ANY time, even before playing the game, an achievement for completion) 32 Collectible Owls~1 in every scene including the HOP's (You can return to any scene to pick up missed Owls by clicking on the empty Owl slot in the collectibles Tab) 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

LEAGUE OF LIGHT SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Dark Omens (July 20-2013) 4.5
2-Wicked Harvest (October 9-2014) 4.6
3-Silent Mountain (September 10-2015) 4.4
4-The Gatherer (July 14-2016) 3.9
5-Edge Of Justice (June 8-2017) 3.8
6-The Game (May 10-2018) 4.3
7-Growing Threat (December 21-2019) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

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Finally a Different Kind of Game For HOP Lovers!

PostedDecember 21, 2019

hopqueen

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Christmas Wonderland 10 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 LOVE 100% hidden object games, and they're pretty hard to find. This game mixes a beautifully detailed fantasy world with loads of hidden objects, and I absolutely love it! Many games that are under the HOP section of this site have occasional HOPs and still get away with being called a HOP game when they're actually very puzzle-heavy. So this is very refreshing for someone like me.
The fantasy world is medieval, and the bursts of color mostly come from the evil plants you're trying to get rid of. It's a very different concept—evil flowers that grow taller than buildings, and the flowers at the top of the stems are like dragon heads. The game doesn't take itself too seriously with this idea of evil flowers, which makes it all the more fun.
There are collectible owls, and while I would have preferred if there were multiple collectibles, the owls look different every time, and they're in both HOP scenes and regular scenes. They're not always easy. Some are full owls, some are just owl eyes—you really have to look.
I love the incorporation of puzzles in HOP scenes, which is something that has become more and more common in these games, and I'm glad to see so much of it in this one.
When you do something like use a coin to unscrew something or use a pitchfork to move hay, the movement is very fluid and nicely done, and the depth of the objects is maintained. That isn't the most important thing for me in a game, but it's a wonderful detail that I really appreciate. There is clearly a lot of detail work that went into this game.
The story is fun, not intense or deep, which is fine with me.
All in all, I really love this game, and if you're a hidden object lover, you will too! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Back to Basics

PostedDecember 23, 2019

MoreOver

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Roman Adventure: Britons - Season One

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Finally! A hidden object game that focuses on hidden objects. In the last few years, there has been a tendency to label puzzle games as HOGs yet the game-play emphasis was certainly not on hidden objects.

This game checks all my requirements:

- HOG scenes and plenty of them.

- The puzzles are repetitive and get more difficult as the game progresses. Thankfully, the 'skip' timer can be ...Show more

This game checks all my requirements:

- HOG scenes and plenty of them.

- The puzzles are repetitive and get more difficult as the game progresses. Thankfully, the 'skip' timer can be set to 1-second. I dislike puzzles. No, I really dislike puzzles.

- Another plus is that there is no blood, gore, or things jumping out at you. Life is scary enough. I don't need to invite it into my entertainment. (Reminder: This is my personal opinion. YMMV)

Not required but something missing lately: Fractured Objects. One developer still offers them and I swoop those games up quickly.

Great work Mariaglorum. You took a chance. I hope people reward you for it. And please make more games like this. I may actually start buying them more often. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Amazing! What a game!

PostedDecember 22, 2019

ushie15

fromWashington, DC

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Spectacular game with amazing HOs and puzzles! This really breaks all the rules! I love it! (Only one tiny quibble: I was hoping to be able to choose my character so I could have "Nancy Drew's" voice as my own.) Your character sees the action spots on the map before you, like a tactical series of choices. Once in a scene, you may find it an HO, or an HO leading to another HO in which there are ...Show more

I recommend this game!

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This one is going to really polarize people!

PostedJanuary 26, 2020

tophatmcgee

fromKC, MO

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Grim Tales: Bloody Mary

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is very different from most LoL games, in fact it is different from most HOGs lately. This is very heavy on the hidden objects, then mini games and lastly adventure. At first beta trial, I didn't like it, then I liked it more on the 2nd go around and I really like the finished product.

If you are into the stories and roaming around and more adventure and mini games, this is probably not ...Show more

If you are into the stories and roaming around and more adventure and mini games, this is probably not so much for you. But if you are into challenging HOGs, mini puzzles and just some fun, give it a shot.

Either way, DEMO IT FIRST. I can't stress that enough. This one needs to be demo'd to see if you like playing, not just to make sure that it works on your system! Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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5 / 5

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Best HOP game Ever!

PostedDecember 22, 2019

bluesycat

fromAlbany, NY

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Based on the demo, which wasn't long enough!

This game makes HOS what they should be: no junk piles in the corners of scenes. Each scene is a HOP, many with puzzles embedded. And not all items are easy to find. But so much FUN. This is how I always envisioned HOPs being, not just a collection of meaningless junk piles.

Now I usually like story based games, and this one fails a bit there. At ...Show more

Based on the demo, which wasn't long enough!

Now I usually like story based games, and this one fails a bit there. At least through the demo, the story does not progress much. One agent is looking for a missing agent, and goes through many scenes, looking here and there. But the way the game progresses lets me forgive that.

There is a unique map that instead of helping your move around, is an integral part of the game, showing you where to go next and sometimes offering clues to what is in the scene. Not sure I like that as much as the sidekick map.

Overall, I loved this game. Mindful of some of the negative reviews, you're gonna love it or hate it, so demo it first. Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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5 / 5

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LOVED IT!

PostedDecember 23, 2019

p2668

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Like other reviewers said you either love it or hate. Well I'm a puzzle lover so I really enjoyed this game. Thank you developers for providing different games, and not just the same old. There are plenty of story driven games out there, but I play for the mini games and puzzles, so this was definitely a game for me.

I recommend this game!

+6points

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Finally a true HOG!

PostedJanuary 24, 2020

M206S

fromOld Bridge, NJ

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love this game! HO's and more HO's! thank you BF and developer.....more like this please! ( and I totally agree with another reviewer that BF needs a new category listing pure HO games, so tired of seeing a game listed as a HO and finding it more a puzzle or adventure games than a HO)….

I recommend this game!

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Best HOG I have EVER played!

PostedDecember 26, 2019

silverfairy31

fromHouston, Texas

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Grim Tales: The Time Traveler Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I normally don't leave reviews but I had to for this game. This is my favorite HOG and I have played 90% of the HOGs that come out on BFG! This isn't your typical HOG- the gaming concept is different and I love it! The voice-overs are amazing and the graphics and cut-scenes are gorgeous! Buy this game- you won't be disappointed!

I recommend this game!

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Exciting Game

PostedDecember 21, 2019

Lissi22

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed the game. Great story and graphics. Thanks MariaGlorum

I recommend this game!

+4points

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