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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Excellent game and visually stunning!

PostedNovember 16, 2011

vingilot

Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

The graphics in the game are gorgeous, the music fits the mood and theme of the game, and the game plays in widescreen on Mac, so the player can appreciate the full effect of the artwork. There's a good balance of HOGs and puzzles. Some interactive items in some of the HOGs. Puzzles aren't too difficult. I don't recall getting stuck on any of them actually. Journal has the typical diary for notes, ...Show more

The graphics in the game are gorgeous, the music fits the mood and theme of the game, and the game plays in widescreen on Mac, so the player can appreciate the full effect of the artwork. There's a good balance of HOGs and puzzles. Some interactive items in some of the HOGs. Puzzles aren't too difficult. I don't recall getting stuck on any of them actually. Journal has the typical diary for notes, as well as map and tasks list. There are 33 origamis to find, which unlocks one of the games more interesting extras.

The story starts with a car accident and a dark-cloaked entity coming for your husband. Then it jumps four years to your daughter's seventh birthday, when she's abducted by the same figure coming out of one of her drawings. You have to go into her drawing to find her. Her uncle Peter comes with you but is soon rendered useless. You're then separated entirely and you have to continue on to save your daughter alone.

This is a dual mode HOPA: sparkles, faster help and tutorial in Casual; no sparkles or tutorial and longer hint recharges in Expert. It's a good length and took me a few sessions to complete, maybe about 5 hours total.

The bonus game details what Uncle Peter got up to after he was separated from the main characters and takes you through a nightmare landscape that he needs to escape. There are only a few locations to explore, but the artwork is top notch, as with the rest of the game, and there's lots to do. It took me about 1.5 hours to complete, so a very good length for a bonus game, and one of the more compelling bonus games I've played on any CE game. It adds some background info on the dark-cloaked figures but isn't essential to the core game for those who decide to wait for the SE.

Other extras - concept art, wallpapers (a higher number than other games offer), music files (can be saved) and instructions for creating 8 different origamis. Show less

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5 / 5

34 of 39 found this review helpful

Strong Story Line and Lots of Fun

PostedFebruary 5, 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

3 / 5

I really loved this one - Graphics are outstanding with very creative motifs. The music is ok. I found myself turning it down mid-way through.

Unique activities in the HOS scenes were woven directly in as part of the story line which was a nice twist.

The pace was fast with a sense of urgency to get the next object. If you like to relax, take your time to mosey along taking in the scenery, this ...Show more

I really loved this one - Graphics are outstanding with very creative motifs. The music is ok. I found myself turning it down mid-way through.

Unique activities in the HOS scenes were woven directly in as part of the story line which was a nice twist.

The pace was fast with a sense of urgency to get the next object. If you like to relax, take your time to mosey along taking in the scenery, this is not the game for you. Things move fast.

The emphasis on story line until the very end reminded me more of an old style adventure game with a sprinkling of mini-games and HOS for good measure.

As the game neared the end the designers kept the fun going and did not just call in the final scenes by having the player laboriously schlepping from one HOS to the next until the clock ran out.

The mini-puzzles were consistently clever but easy and quick to complete. One that was solved by using lines from a poem I found particularly fun - but still very easy.

At one point I took a wrong turn and got out of sequence with the story line. Things started acting a little wacky and it required a trip to the Strategy Guide to get back on track.

For the bonus play, which flowed well with the story, I found myself consulting the Strategy Guide a number of times as what to do next was not obvious.

One irritant that I have run across with a few games. but really noticed when playing this particular game - It was unusually easy to accidentally exit a HOS or other scene when trying to click on an object.

That one little pet peeve aside, this one I definitely recommend for fun factor, graphics, and, creativity.

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

9 of 9 found this review helpful

a very good macabre CE

PostedFebruary 5, 2012

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fromDenver, CO

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I really liked this game, despite the sappy plot line, it was saved by the dark side of the game! Good hidden object scenes, moderately hard games. Wish the bonus content had been developed into the main game and vice versa. Loved the little lizard! Hidden object gamers should like this one!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Excellent Story

PostedApril 11, 2015

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed this game. You play as Uncle Peter and you have to save your niece. There is a brief opening scene which sets the back story for the game.

The graphics are excellent, the iHOS are fun to play, the mini games are fun, the music is not intrusive. There are no voice overs, which was fine with me. The story is interesting and the game moves along nicely. The ending to the main game ...Show more

I really enjoyed this game. You play as Uncle Peter and you have to save your niece. There is a brief opening scene which sets the back story for the game.

The graphics are excellent, the iHOS are fun to play, the mini games are fun, the music is not intrusive. There are no voice overs, which was fine with me. The story is interesting and the game moves along nicely. The ending to the main game was satisfying and the bonus chapter filled in the one question left during the game. You have to collect origami pieces as you play the game, which was fun.

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Hardcore is HARD!!

PostedJuly 28, 2013

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fromMidwest, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Game is good fun, different.
Storyline is good, different; however I got confused between the end of the main story and the bonus. WHEN WAS EMILY RESCUED??
Puzzles in hardcore are really hard. You have no instructions telling you what to do; you have to do trial and error, until you hit it! They were great though, different; a good challenge.
Graphics were good, except the HO spots were quite ...Show more

Game is good fun, different.
Storyline is good, different; however I got confused between the end of the main story and the bonus. WHEN WAS EMILY RESCUED??
Puzzles in hardcore are really hard. You have no instructions telling you what to do; you have to do trial and error, until you hit it! They were great though, different; a good challenge.
Graphics were good, except the HO spots were quite cluttered! And you do get some sparkles on the HO spots, which I didn't like!
No voice, no jump map. It does tell you where the tasks are, though.
I thought the game length and the bonus was pretty good, but I think that the bonus story could have flowed a little smoother. I thought that I had finished several times only to find more to do.
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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Amazing game if you forgo the familial sadness.

PostedJanuary 22, 2012

natashaet

fromLas Vegas, NV

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Play on hard mode, the game still helps you and you'll have more fun! Little slow & sad in the beginning, but GO for it! You WILL get sucked in!

I recommend this game!

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Loved it

PostedMay 21, 2012

christinemarie09

fromIndiana

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Overall, a great hidden objects game!

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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This Game is not a Nightmare

PostedMay 9, 2012

Laflamme

fromAustria

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Review based upon completion of the game and the bonus content. However, I only found 29/33 origami, so I don't know what the unlocked bonus for that is.

This one starts out very creepy. Some being, apparently one of those "extractors" (which feed upon children's creativity) loosens a rock that causes an accident, apparently killing a father of one. (You will find some more dead beings later on.) ...Show more

Review based upon completion of the game and the bonus content. However, I only found 29/33 origami, so I don't know what the unlocked bonus for that is.

This one starts out very creepy. Some being, apparently one of those "extractors" (which feed upon children's creativity) loosens a rock that causes an accident, apparently killing a father of one. (You will find some more dead beings later on.) For me, it was not so clear what killed the father. Four years later, that being kidnaps the daughter. The mother and the uncle of Emily, the daughter, follow the Extractor to the Nightmare Realm. (Thank goodness the nightmares do not involve big spiders - thank you!)

The Good:

+ graphics (a bit blurry in HO scenes though)
+ fantastic videos and animations
+ items are not put back into repeated HO scenes
+ hilarious 33rd origami! (looking for them gives you something to do)
+ map that shows you where to go next (no fast-jump-function though)

The Neutral:

o game is rather short, but decent if you include the bonus chapter
o like I said above, graphics in HO scenes could be crisper and sharper

The Bad:

- for me, some questions were left open (what role did the Uncle play in the accident and Emily's kidnapping?)
- no voiceovers! (for me a must if I am to shell out more money for a CE)

Bonus Content: The Bonus Chapter deals with the goings-on of the Uncle who almost drowns when the Extractor floods the hole he is trapped in. You get to help another Mom and Child pair and receive some background information. The bonus chapter is not necessary for the understanding of the game and has decent length. Rest of bonus content: Concept art, music, wallpapers and some step by step manual for 4 origami figures.

Bottom Line: The game starts out eerily, but loses that touch quickly. You do not feel threatened often by the Extractors. It's still a great, recommended to buy game. If you don't care about more story background get the regular version. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A very good drawnesque game, a different kind of HOPA

PostedNovember 25, 2011

gingergal

fromoutside Seattle, WA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

It is very 'drawnesque' from the story (girl draws pictures that become real) to the look of it. But it lacks the interesting puzzles that the original drawn had.

I like the graphics, and the cutscenes are very well done. I had a slight problem with the story (who would leave a very young girl at the edge of a cliff, when she was safe before you did something).

I played on advanced mode and ...Show more

It is very 'drawnesque' from the story (girl draws pictures that become real) to the look of it. But it lacks the interesting puzzles that the original drawn had.

I like the graphics, and the cutscenes are very well done. I had a slight problem with the story (who would leave a very young girl at the edge of a cliff, when she was safe before you did something).

I played on advanced mode and there were still sparkles.
Story: Girls' 7 birthday, which is supposed to be a magical year. Girl likes drawing photos , and one night on this magical birthday night, a dark force takes her. You and the uncle can follow her through the picture and so the adventure begins.

It was straightforward to me, what to do next and the puzzles aren't hard.
You also collect origami during game to open bonus and I enjoyed that.

I ended up really enjoying it, different kind of game to normal HOPAs. Story of bonus is good as the 'main story' is finished in the main game so SE players will be happy.
I didn't think is was shorter than any other HOPA, but I don't look at walkthroughs or get hints.

Overall a good solid B+ rating. Show less

I recommend this game!

+30points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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STARTS SLOW; GETS BETTER AS YOU PROGRESS

PostedOctober 23, 2013

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

STORY: is slow to develop. The daughter, Emily, disappears into a drawing which suddenly “poofs” (i.e., a small explosion-like feature) and you also find that her drawings in the hallway are burning at the same time. You have to go through the drawing through which she disappeared and find her drawings in order to save her. Her uncle is there to help you. Ending was rather sudden (Emily had a ...Show more

STORY: is slow to develop. The daughter, Emily, disappears into a drawing which suddenly “poofs” (i.e., a small explosion-like feature) and you also find that her drawings in the hallway are burning at the same time. You have to go through the drawing through which she disappeared and find her drawings in order to save her. Her uncle is there to help you. Ending was rather sudden (Emily had a surprise happen to her). Game took a little over 3 hours.

MOVING FORWARD:
Emily’s uncle joins in the hunt to rescue Emily’s paintings, and thus Emily. You’ll encounter minor catastrophes along the way (boy, can the uncle stay under water for a long time). Every time you find a painting, you have to return to the house and hang it, look at Emily’s portrait in the master bedroom and gather a new tool to help in further exploration. The transitions to different location is logical and you should have no trouble finding your way around.

HOS: are done in a complementary color palette. Objects are easily found and the HOS are interactive. PUZZLES are widely varied in type and difficulty. I did find it difficult to find the rope for capturing the dog and ended up consulting the W/T; but other than that, I was able to solve all the puzzles. Not too much hand-holding, but progress is still straightforward and holds no surprises on what to do next. It was great fun making the healing potion for the factory master on behalf of the witch doctor.

OTHER STUFF: Collect the 33 origami to unlock a special content. This is the 2nd time I’ve played and I’ve yet to find all the origami. Maybe I should look at the W/T next time. Hints take about 40 seconds and skips close to 3 minutes to recharge. Expert mode takes even longer. Diary has the story plus clues and the map showing active locations and points of interest (map is not interactive though – but is not a direct hindrance because there are not that many locations needed for you to backtrack too far).

SUMMARY: Good game for an afternoon of relaxation. Lovely scenes interspersed with drab locations (which seem to be the case as you initially enter into the “poofed” painting). Actions are easy to understand. Animation is fantastic. Music is appropriate to the scenes. The SE also has an origami collection, but I don’t think that it has the special content. Still, if you like to collect things, you should like either the CE or the SE. Show less

I recommend this game!

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