PuppetShow: Souls of the Innocent > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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WOW! NOT JUST A GAME BUT A JOURNEY...

PostedNovember 16, 2011

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Have purchased all three PuppetShow games through BFG and all very recently. Once played, like reading a good book, it's very difficult to simply walk away. I was absolutely terrified and hypnotized by the awesome, far-reaching and extraordinary theme, artistry and music. Haunting. Daunting. Not for young children or the faint-hearted. Enjoyed the hidden objects, mini-games and moreso, that I did ...Show more

Have purchased all three PuppetShow games through BFG and all very recently. Once played, like reading a good book, it's very difficult to simply walk away. I was absolutely terrified and hypnotized by the awesome, far-reaching and extraordinary theme, artistry and music. Haunting. Daunting. Not for young children or the faint-hearted. Enjoyed the hidden objects, mini-games and moreso, that I did not use or need a walkthrough. It is very important to be thorough in searching the scenes and, thereby, pick up needed objects for successful gameplay. On to another PuppetShow game. I will be playing these over and over for sure. Congratulations to ERS for a really great game that I have added to my "Collection" of "Keepers" and thank you to BFG as the greatest Gaming Site and superb Customer Service. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Get them all

PostedAugust 12, 2012

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love the puppet show games. EMS is a great game producer. I will buy the next one that comes out just because love all there games. They are fun and not difficult to play.

I recommend this game!

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Souls of the Innocent - You know something bad is afoot...

PostedOctober 27, 2012

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fromDenver, Colorado

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This, the second of the PuppetShow series, took a big leap forward in graphic and animation quality. Beautiful. The puppets are excellently drawn - far more so than the "real people." The puzzles are a little more difficult than the 1st game, and the HOS are much more difficult. This is mostly because of the color and texture matching. I had to ask for a hint on the last item several times. (That ...Show more

This, the second of the PuppetShow series, took a big leap forward in graphic and animation quality. Beautiful. The puppets are excellently drawn - far more so than the "real people." The puzzles are a little more difficult than the 1st game, and the HOS are much more difficult. This is mostly because of the color and texture matching. I had to ask for a hint on the last item several times. (That was laziness I admit.) I recommend you get all the PuppetShow games as they are stylistically and thematically connected, and they are very well made.
FYI, here are the titles in order:
2009 - PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville
2010 - PuppetShow: Souls of the Innocent
2011 - PuppetShow: Lost Town
2012 - PuppetShow: Return to Joyville Show less

I recommend this game!

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Entertaining and Loads of Fun!

PostedNovember 14, 2011

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This game has an excellent storyline, with just the right amount of tension to keep you on your toes. The puzzles are challenging, yet easy enough to enjoy.(Little need to use the Skip button) I found the characters delightful.They lkind of pull on the heart strings.

All in all, I enjoy this game enough to play it over and over again without ever losing interest. It is one (of my many) favorite ...Show more

This game has an excellent storyline, with just the right amount of tension to keep you on your toes. The puzzles are challenging, yet easy enough to enjoy.(Little need to use the Skip button) I found the characters delightful.They lkind of pull on the heart strings.

All in all, I enjoy this game enough to play it over and over again without ever losing interest. It is one (of my many) favorite Big Fish games. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Sucking you even deeper...

PostedMay 20, 2012

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Souls of the Innocent is a direct sequal to Joyville, not only in story but in terms of game development too.
Sound and music remained as chilling but quickly same-y as before, and once again we are offered our story and plot by way of text rather than voice overs - which is something I don't mind in the least.
Evolving from Joyville, Souls has two difficulty levels which boil down to with ...Show more

Souls of the Innocent is a direct sequal to Joyville, not only in story but in terms of game development too.
Sound and music remained as chilling but quickly same-y as before, and once again we are offered our story and plot by way of text rather than voice overs - which is something I don't mind in the least.
Evolving from Joyville, Souls has two difficulty levels which boil down to with sparkles or without, and 'hard' slows down your hint timer.
The graphics and image quality remain as steampunk chic as before but take further steps into the haunting. There are definitely some images in here that would be considered non-kid-friendly. Those whose age is in single figures should have the full game pre-played by an adult who knows them, to see if there's anything going to upset little eyes. I for one, when I could look past the macabre, was stunned with the inventiveness that went into some scenes and the portraits scattered around the castle.
Plot has come a little way since the last game too. No longer are you single-mindedly searching for a person, only to discover a little plot right at the end. Rather you are investigating certain high-jinks that will slowly unveil to you Felicia's grand plan, and you must learn enough to attempt to foil her. Plenty of relatively easy HOs and some great but easy mini-puzzles. In a speed run I took a little under two hours, almost 30 minutes longer than Joyville.
I reccomend playing it a lot slower than that first time through, though, and really immersing yourself in the artwork. The detail and thought that's gone into this shows. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Souls of the Innocent

PostedSeptember 3, 2012

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Game took 3 ½ hours, but it was my third time playing. So add an hour or two, depending on your skill level, for a first-time play.

Storyline: Refreshingly original and cohesive. Joyville people are falling into a deep sleep and you are investigating why. Little do they know that Felicia is stealing souls so that she can use them to regain her beauty. The cute scuttling spider doll is back to ...Show more

Game took 3 ½ hours, but it was my third time playing. So add an hour or two, depending on your skill level, for a first-time play.

Storyline: Refreshingly original and cohesive. Joyville people are falling into a deep sleep and you are investigating why. Little do they know that Felicia is stealing souls so that she can use them to regain her beauty. The cute scuttling spider doll is back to again tease you. Ending was satisfactory for some, not so for others.

Gameplay: Although not linear, it is usually apparent what needs to be done. How is not as easy, especially once many more environments become open. Artwork is clear, exquisite and beautifully detailed and the animation is again superb. There are a lot of HOS and they are a pleasure to play – objects are well defined, lovely and good sized. Puzzles and mini-games are diverse and well-crafted, complexity ranges from fairly easy to moderately challenging and they are tied together by the story.

Game design is once again awesome, as are all ERS games. About 4 1/2 stars, rounded up because of the unique storyline and gorgeous artwork. Show less

I recommend this game!

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wonderful hog

PostedNovember 15, 2011

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have bought all three installment (lost town, mystery of Joyville and this one) and every time i finish a game i am a little disappointed: I have already finished? I wanna more, i crave more. Perhaps i am a little addicted to Big Fish games (a little lot), but i sure recommend it.

I recommend this game!

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Best game ever!

PostedJuly 29, 2014

KathyC312

fromChicago, IL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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PuppetShow: Souls of the Innocent

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is the third Puppet Show game I've played and I've enjoyed them all. They are eerie, but not scary. I can't say enough about the gorgeous graphics, the fun adventure and last but not least, the music! I usually don't pay much attention to music during games (usually it bothers me and I turn it off) but I found myself humming the music well after I finished playing the game. I would delay ...Show more

This is the third Puppet Show game I've played and I've enjoyed them all. They are eerie, but not scary. I can't say enough about the gorgeous graphics, the fun adventure and last but not least, the music! I usually don't pay much attention to music during games (usually it bothers me and I turn it off) but I found myself humming the music well after I finished playing the game. I would delay clicking on the last item in an HO scene just so I could hear the rest of the song! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Puppetshow: Souls of the Innocent

PostedJuly 2, 2014

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Fun Factor

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Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great game, heaps of puzzles to do, loved the music & graphics plus very good storyline.

Thank you Bigfish:)

I recommend this game!

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Great game, like all of the PuppetShows!

PostedJuly 7, 2012

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The storyline is good, continuing the first PuppetShow. I love these sometimes creepy puppets!
I played in expert mode.
- The sound and graphics are great.
- The HOS are very clear.
- The puzzles are sometimes challenging, but mostly quite easy.
- There is no map, and a lot of going back and forth.
- There is no journal, so you have to remember where to use a clue.
I could have played longer, it ...Show more

The storyline is good, continuing the first PuppetShow. I love these sometimes creepy puppets!
I played in expert mode.
- The sound and graphics are great.
- The HOS are very clear.
- The puzzles are sometimes challenging, but mostly quite easy.
- There is no map, and a lot of going back and forth.
- There is no journal, so you have to remember where to use a clue.
I could have played longer, it took me about 2 1/2 hours to finish. These PuppetShow games are really great! Show less

I recommend this game!

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