Mystery of the Earl > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

47 of 54 found this review helpful

Visually stunning...

PostedJanuary 2, 2012

FORTUNATUS

fromPower outage New England

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Loved this game; it was visually gorgeous (though graphics in H0G and FRAG a bit tiny unless set to 800x600 dpi) on my widescreen. The storyline was princess/fairytale theme... perfect for the romantic at heart and a wonderful change from the dark/dismal settings even for those not.

Definitely worth the purchase even at full price!!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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If you loved the Mirror Chronicles, you will love this one.

PostedMay 8, 2013

AdrianaIP

fromState College, PA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

You have to know what you want in a game. If you want a gripping story that makes finding hidden objects and minigames an unwelcome distraction, then this is not for you. This has enough story to keep things going, no more.

On the other hand if you just want to play fun games in beautiful settings, then this is the game for you. The games are fun, not too hard. Very beautiful to look at. Very ...Show more

You have to know what you want in a game. If you want a gripping story that makes finding hidden objects and minigames an unwelcome distraction, then this is not for you. This has enough story to keep things going, no more.

On the other hand if you just want to play fun games in beautiful settings, then this is the game for you. The games are fun, not too hard. Very beautiful to look at. Very restful. Your kids will probably love it. Has a feel of the first Mirror Chronicles.

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I recommend this game!

+12points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fun Hidden Object Game

PostedJanuary 28, 2014

joebrit97

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great game with great mini games. Love the diamonds to search for.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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I LOVE THIS!!!

PostedDecember 19, 2013

deeanddeeann

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

THIS IS VISUALLY STUNNING!!! ITS A THINKER.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Entertaining

PostedNovember 20, 2011

tilmalene

fromDenmark

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Lovely game, true lady'like in all it's aspect.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Simply Excellent

PostedJanuary 3, 2013

DenSire

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Simply excellent in more ways than put it that way. Play to find out why...

I recommend this game!

-7points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Fine for the right gamer - Roses instead of Blood

PostedJanuary 29, 2012

tinkerbell63

fromPhoenix, Arizona

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

This is a pretty game, and very nice for younger gamers, so moms, go ahead and get it for your daughters, especially if they like being the one who saves the guy, instead of the other way around. Ha!

This isn't a horrible game, so I don't want to sound too negative. It's short and simple, and not worth the money to a more experienced gamer. If you've been around a while, you'll feel as if you got ...Show more

This is a pretty game, and very nice for younger gamers, so moms, go ahead and get it for your daughters, especially if they like being the one who saves the guy, instead of the other way around. Ha!

This isn't a horrible game, so I don't want to sound too negative. It's short and simple, and not worth the money to a more experienced gamer. If you've been around a while, you'll feel as if you got into a sixth grade classroom, when you belong in tenth grade at least. But you'll probably be polite and finish the game.

The story has a beautiful girl ready to wed a gorgeous, titled guy, who is rich and reads her poetry. But on their wedding day he vanishes with only intense words of regret for his foolishness. Of course, the fair maid is no way as silly as the guy, so she doesn't leave it at that. She sets about gathering what she needs to save him - hence the hidden object scenes. You'll need items from different scenes to solve riddles, but there isn't too much walking about. The scenes are close to one another, and the girl nags you when you are finished in an area for the nonce. (Good word, nonce.)

So buy it, if you fit the profile of the gamer who will love it, and leave it if you prefer the more mature hidden object/adventure game. Actually, I suppose the only difference between the two types is the length and the content, and the roses in place of skulls and blood. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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This Was A Tough One Folks!

PostedFebruary 23, 2017

upsysydaisy

fromOcala, FL

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

At first glance Mystery of the Earl looks innocent enough, a sweet love story. Couldn't be further from the truth! I worked so hard and long to claim my victory. My finger will be long recovering from all the clicking on everything so many times.

It is a so-so story about Lillian and Christian who are to be married. He is an Earl who disappears. Lillian, intent on finding him, discovers some ...Show more

At first glance Mystery of the Earl looks innocent enough, a sweet love story. Couldn't be further from the truth! I worked so hard and long to claim my victory. My finger will be long recovering from all the clicking on everything so many times.

It is a so-so story about Lillian and Christian who are to be married. He is an Earl who disappears. Lillian, intent on finding him, discovers some shocking secrets involving Christian and provides clues to his disappearance. The Earl is in trouble with an evil, conniving witch as a result of trying to enhance his financial standing. Lillian engages the help of a clever fairy to rescue Christian and defeat the witch who has imprisoned him.

The game is extremely challenging and tedious. Being stubborn I won my battle and my satisfaction was glorious. It is so difficult because it is quite small on screen compared to other games. Plus everything you need to find is so faint and tiny, it may as well be drawn with invisible ink. A magnifying glass will become your best friend! It is a seek & find (NOT a HOG) adventure and there are many things to find. There are 10 diamonds in each location and parts to assemble into items that go directly to inventory to be applied to a hidden area, exposing an important "tool". Not as complicated as it sounds! Just click on everything instead of giving up.

No click penalty, no timer. A different kind of jump map, the hint reloads quickly, a fairy helper sits there and offers advice where she deems necessary. Lillian's diary kept a good record of all the events. A no-frills ending. Advice: Pick this up with a coupon or during a good sale You will need lots of patience and good eyes! I did honestly enjoy the game because of the huge challenge!

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Definitely a game of hues...

PostedJune 7, 2014

KermitundIch

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

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Awakening Kingdoms

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

If you have problems differentiating between hues, this is NOT the game for you. However, I really loved the challenge on this HO, and the storyline is very interesting. I admit, I appreciate HO games that, once you clean a room of something, it stays gone! It feels like you've made progress in a substantial way (I mean, really, those games where you're "cleaning" a house and you're constantly ...Show more

If you have problems differentiating between hues, this is NOT the game for you. However, I really loved the challenge on this HO, and the storyline is very interesting. I admit, I appreciate HO games that, once you clean a room of something, it stays gone! It feels like you've made progress in a substantial way (I mean, really, those games where you're "cleaning" a house and you're constantly "cleaning" the same objects over and over...)

Only reason I can't give this 5 stars is the extra diamonds you can find. It's not a requirement, but I'm a completionist, so I found it frustrating that I could find 8-9 of the 10 diamonds in each scene, but could only find the 10th one on a few. Some of them are VERY difficult to find, and I don't want to spend 30+ minutes after I've completed an area staring at the screen trying to find the last diamond. Fortunately, you can come back to scenes, even after you've completed them, which is excellent.

I'd definitely recommend this game if you like challenges. If you're easily frustrated, or prefer HOs that have tons of objects that you're picking a few items out of, you should avoid this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Lovely to Look At

PostedNovember 27, 2011

sandebeach

fromSouth Florida

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

PLUS = What this game lacks in sophistication it makes up in beautiful graphics. If you like exploring beautiful English manor rooms and gardens, and elegant lady's rooms, you will love the eye candy of this game.

MINUS = The game was not intensely challenging, and the storyline was a bit predictable, but for me this was overcome by the visual beauty of this game. At this moment I am tired of ...Show more

PLUS = What this game lacks in sophistication it makes up in beautiful graphics. If you like exploring beautiful English manor rooms and gardens, and elegant lady's rooms, you will love the eye candy of this game.

MINUS = The game was not intensely challenging, and the storyline was a bit predictable, but for me this was overcome by the visual beauty of this game. At this moment I am tired of exploring dirty asylums and grungy settings! Show less

I recommend this game!

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