Timeless: The Forgotten Town Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

4 / 5

56 of 58 found this review helpful

A HO/Adventure with many new twists

PostedJanuary 3, 2012

Rescue_helo

fromLondon (UK) - French Alps

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Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I am wondering why this game hasn't received a warmer welcome, being seemingly ignored by the majority. It is full of ingenuity and imagination.
Not only does it offer many HO Scenes - a feature that should delight the aficinados of the genre, and even ravish those who are not too keen on them, for they are all very pleasant to play, although at times a bit cluttered - but also many puzzles and ...Show more

I am wondering why this game hasn't received a warmer welcome, being seemingly ignored by the majority. It is full of ingenuity and imagination.
Not only does it offer many HO Scenes - a feature that should delight the aficinados of the genre, and even ravish those who are not too keen on them, for they are all very pleasant to play, although at times a bit cluttered - but also many puzzles and minigames you don't find in other games; some are very original, others are classics with a twist [except one].
I had fun playing them as I had fun performing the tasks and visiting the various locations well crafted with taste and talent.
The HO Scenes do not always come with the usual shopping lists, but also with silhouettes, and with objects you need to move aside in order to find the items buried underneath. Interesting !
I particularly liked the beginning, the voyage in the french bullet train that suddenly turns into an old choo-choo.
And for once I didn't have to mute my speakers: the music is not bad at all and there is even a very nice piece that would do well as the main theme of a western or a war movie.
Still, the game is not perfect and one could deplore its shortness [4 hours for the SE] without skipping anything, the absence of voice-overs, the amount of bactracking which increases half way through the game, the lack of a map [although the Hints show you where to go if you get stuck], and the very last part of the ending which is quite unecessary.
The storyline is another classic, a ghost story mixed with an evil magician who stops time in and around a town.
It's a full 4 star game which I can only recommend, on account of its novelties, several challenging puzzles, good minigames, and many interesting actions to perform. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

24 of 29 found this review helpful

Enjoyable

PostedNovember 25, 2011

drkne

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

enjoyed the vast majority of the game, but I think I remember there being several times when the next step isn't obvious and you have to go back and visit all the places you've been to see if there's a new search area. I hate having to do that.

Some of the puzzles were more annoying rather than fun and challengeing as well, so I ended up skipping a few.

All in all though I'd say it's a good game ...Show more

enjoyed the vast majority of the game, but I think I remember there being several times when the next step isn't obvious and you have to go back and visit all the places you've been to see if there's a new search area. I hate having to do that.

Some of the puzzles were more annoying rather than fun and challengeing as well, so I ended up skipping a few.

All in all though I'd say it's a good game and worth it. Also pretty good length-wise. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

17 of 23 found this review helpful

The Bonus Play Made The Game IMHO

PostedDecember 15, 2011

PurrrThang

fromNorthern Virginia, Unites States

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Phantasmat

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This was a really fun game. The really annoying thing for me is that I had to skip one of the puzzles both times I played it. It leaves the impression that there may be a sequel and, if so, I'm ready to buy it

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

8 of 9 found this review helpful

I like this game!

PostedAugust 19, 2012

ohsoclueless

fromFort Worth Tx

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Yeah I don't understand the bad press on this one, either. I found it quite enjoyable..not my favorite, but worth the price..plan to purchase it ..review based on the one hour preview..progressed nicely, didn't need to constantly wonder where to go next..not the most challenging and perhaps that is why I like it...not so taxing on the brain..great for a Sunday afternoon!

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

4 of 7 found this review helpful

timeless:the forgotten town

PostedApril 16, 2013

pheberascal

fromlexington nc

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Very good game.It was fairly long,which I like.I would get the se edition.This one is well worth the wait.

I recommend this game!

+1point

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Overall rating

4 / 5

9 of 20 found this review helpful

not too bad

PostedDecember 28, 2011

margmac58

fromoshawa ontario canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

not the best game i`ve played but it was pretty good

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

7 of 8 found this review helpful

Lots of HOS

PostedMarch 23, 2013

jmcbeauty

fromRiverside, CA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

If you are a true fan of hos, then this is the game for you. There are a considerable number of hos in this game in different varieties so you don't get bored. There are lists, silhouttes, and find all of an object. The storyline was a little flat and there were no voiceovers. It was definitely a "first time" type game from this developer. I enjoyed the game, but I don't think I would have stayed ...Show more

If you are a true fan of hos, then this is the game for you. There are a considerable number of hos in this game in different varieties so you don't get bored. There are lists, silhouttes, and find all of an object. The storyline was a little flat and there were no voiceovers. It was definitely a "first time" type game from this developer. I enjoyed the game, but I don't think I would have stayed interested for the whole thing. There were no achievements and no map, but the journal was informative and the hint button worked as a directional hint along with hints for the hos. I never even looked at the strategy guide and didn't think about it until after my time for the demo was up. For first time players and those who want a game that don't need much adventure and lots of hos, this is a game you need to try to decide if you like it or not. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

2 of 3 found this review helpful

This is just an OK game

PostedFebruary 10, 2017

campingramps

fromGarner, NC

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This game left me with a case of OK's. Wasn't too impressed overall but not a total loss. Some of the HO's were annoying in that the graphics aren't that good and the objects were hard to find. Maybe my aging eyes has something to do with it too. Although I am a big fan of all games involving trains, this one left me wanting.
Story line is ok and maybe if I had the complete game it would improve ...Show more

This game left me with a case of OK's. Wasn't too impressed overall but not a total loss. Some of the HO's were annoying in that the graphics aren't that good and the objects were hard to find. Maybe my aging eyes has something to do with it too. Although I am a big fan of all games involving trains, this one left me wanting.
Story line is ok and maybe if I had the complete game it would improve but not very convincing in the demo.
Some HO lovers may like this one but but it leaves me with wanting more.
Enjoy it if you can but I don't recommend it. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

5 of 8 found this review helpful

Simple not the best

PostedJune 17, 2014

Reese96

fromBridgeport, Mi

Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

With neither a map nor a clear idea of where to go, this game needs work big time. First, I would suggest a map. There is no path to follow. I used the hint button to find my next move-and even then it was obscure. The game booted me out after I found the photo of the bas-relief. If you don't know where that is, my advice is not to find it. Just download/buy a better game.
I bought this in the ...Show more

With neither a map nor a clear idea of where to go, this game needs work big time. First, I would suggest a map. There is no path to follow. I used the hint button to find my next move-and even then it was obscure. The game booted me out after I found the photo of the bas-relief. If you don't know where that is, my advice is not to find it. Just download/buy a better game.
I bought this in the package deal with Dark Cases-The Blood Ruby and Dreampath the two kingdoms. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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One of the worst imo

PostedMay 22, 2015

beveri8469

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

havent enjoyed so far. no map which would be nice. sound and graphics are ok.
VO would make it better.
overall this game needs alot of work to make me want to finish it.
ive played plenty of HO games, but this is the first one to actually annoy me.
If they make a second one, i wont be buying it.

I don't recommend this game.

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