Drawn®: Dark Flight ™ Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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a shining gem of a sequel

PostedJune 18, 2012

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

in this hidden object puzzle adventure, our beloved heroine and future queen, Iris, has escaped imprisonment in the Painted Tower and is relying on you to continue helping her. in this sequel to the Painted Tower, your task is to solve the mystery of the three beacons and of the shadows that prowl the streets of the Kingdom of Stonebriar.

graphics: gorgeous, whimsical, delightfully imagined and ...Show more

in this hidden object puzzle adventure, our beloved heroine and future queen, Iris, has escaped imprisonment in the Painted Tower and is relying on you to continue helping her. in this sequel to the Painted Tower, your task is to solve the mystery of the three beacons and of the shadows that prowl the streets of the Kingdom of Stonebriar.

graphics: gorgeous, whimsical, delightfully imagined and beautifully rendered. the puzzles are quite unusual and require a bit of thought to solve them. i especially enjoyed how the hidden objects and the puzzles were an integral part of the storyline.

music and sound effects: lovely background chorale-style music. few sound effects, but with such evocative music, who cares? the voiceovers, which were also scripted, were lovely to listen to.

storyline: a simple plot, really, but the characters, graphics and music are so stunning and everything fits together into a truly captivating and satisfyingly complete picture. although this story is well-developed enough that this game can stand alone, it’s more engaging if you play it after you’ve finished the first game in the series. on first glance, this game appears to be a children's fantasy story (and in fact, it will appeal to kids), but this game is also rich in metaphor for more adult themes -- it certainly gave me plenty to think about when i wasn't actively playing it.

gameplay: this is not your traditional hidden object game that has HO scenes and a corresponding list of items to find. instead, important items are scattered through the game and it's up to you to discover which items should be collected and where they should be used. the game primarily consists of finding items that are used to solve puzzles. most items are used rather quickly after they are found, and none languish in your inventory for long periods of time. there is a hint button (no limits on hints used nor recharge times, either) and franklin, the narrator, also provides advice that is as helpful and as detailed as most walkthroughs. gameplay is smooth movement with no freezes, stutters or hiccups.

my interaction: one hour demo. i love this game and the series is my absolute favourite hidden object adventure game series. although i do think this game is a bit pricey, i still purchased it since it can be replayed and still maintain its freshness and mystique.

this is such a fascinating and imaginative game that i think the entire family will love playing it together. like the first game in the series, i absolutely LOVE this game and HIGHLY recommend it for kids of all ages. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

25 of 31 found this review helpful

One of my Top 5 PC games

PostedFebruary 7, 2012

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fromKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

1st of all the graphics and music has always been great for this series of games. I keep coming back again to check for their latest version. Absolutely fantastic, bigfish needs more games like this!!!! LOVE IT~~~~strongly recommend to players of classic pure hidden object game. This game will be truly REFRESHING!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

26 of 34 found this review helpful

Gorgeous, challenging, beautiful game. Perfect :-)

PostedDecember 6, 2011

Charlie_Chicken

fromNottinghamshire, UK

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Drawn™: Trail of Shadows

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

The best game on here so far for me....and i have played lots! The puzzles are great fun and challenging enough to make you think, but not so much that you need to skip each puzzle. The visuals and music are mind blowing - i really loved every bit of this game. 100% worth its money. I am now going to buy the prequal, and cannot wait for the next episode!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

10 of 11 found this review helpful

A fantastic game

PostedOctober 23, 2012

Woodjay

fromWales, UK

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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've just played this again (fourth time probably) and it's time to write a review. Drawn: Dark Flight carries on from where you left off in Drawn: Painted Tower. It's helpful to have played the first game but you don't have to. As the blurb says, Iris still needs rescuing and it's up to you.

Dark Flight has all the characteristics of Painted Tower and more. There is the interaction of the paper ...Show more

I've just played this again (fourth time probably) and it's time to write a review. Drawn: Dark Flight carries on from where you left off in Drawn: Painted Tower. It's helpful to have played the first game but you don't have to. As the blurb says, Iris still needs rescuing and it's up to you.

Dark Flight has all the characteristics of Painted Tower and more. There is the interaction of the paper (drawn) objects with 'real' objects, the superb graphics, with scenes rich in imagination, and the ability to get inside the various pictures you find.

I particularly like the use of the pop-up books, which you have to interact with and help you on your way; the pirate and the puppet theatre. Getting you to draw some things yourself Is a neat touch. The use of paper gives a particularly child-like feel to the game.

The puzzles are harder than the first Drawn, particularly the candles in the library, which I've only ever done with the help of the walkthrough (maybe next time...).

As with the first Drawn, the music fits really well with the different scenes, and the voices in the cutscenes are all excellent.

I note that some reviewers wonder whether the CE is worth it. I think so, as the bonus chapter presents its own challenges, is about the right length, and makes a good extra conclusion to the story. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fun game for kids and adults

PostedNovember 14, 2011

bremonline

fromWashington, DC

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

My girls and I enjoyed the whole Drawn series. We played together taking turns clicking and had a lot of fun and consider it money well spent.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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WHAT A GEM

PostedNovember 14, 2013

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Surface: Mystery of Another World

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Continuation of the adventure of Painted Tower. Iris has the ability to make her paintings come to life and the evil king wants to harness those powers for himself. She hid herself in a magical book when the king discovered her location and brought the towers down. Story picks up from there as you find your way among the rubble and seek to light 3 beacons of magical light to erode the darkness and ...Show more

Continuation of the adventure of Painted Tower. Iris has the ability to make her paintings come to life and the evil king wants to harness those powers for himself. She hid herself in a magical book when the king discovered her location and brought the towers down. Story picks up from there as you find your way among the rubble and seek to light 3 beacons of magical light to erode the darkness and save Iris. The well thought-out story becomes even more complicated when Iris has to light the last beacon herself.

Stunning artwork is beautifully rendered by hand. There are hidden objects to find, riddles to solve, puzzles of varying challenges to finish, pictures to enter, drawings to complete, and secrets about Iris and her family to uncover. You will have to return to some of the puzzles before you can solve them. Sometimes you must find something to finish a drawing so that you can use it in the real world (such as a bridge). If you get stuck, the hint system is very helpful in advising how to progress in the game and where and what to do if you become hopelessly lost.

Lovely game of above-average length and complexity. Excellent production value. As with the original, this was a fantastic and enchanting game you are sad to see end. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Alternative HOG

PostedJanuary 30, 2013

Kaeshana

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed playing this game. Definitely for people who dislike pointless hidden object scenes! Everything you do in this game is integrated into the storyline!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 15 found this review helpful

Fabulous

PostedFebruary 14, 2012

elder1737

fromHolyoke, MA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Both Drawn games were amazing feats of imagination and challenge. I loved them.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Most Entertaining

PostedJanuary 16, 2012

MrSuperTed

fromMelbourne, OZ

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Stunning Visuals
Fabulous Soundtrack
Amazing Game Play

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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i like it very much

PostedDecember 29, 2022

zhintlovee

fromColombia Cali

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

the level of challenge is good. and the graffic too

I recommend this game!

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