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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Takes the Cake

PostedJanuary 2, 2012

DRZIP51

fromManitoba,Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I waited for the S.E.After playing the trial version. I couldn.t get enough ,Played the whole game all at once,I'll rate this game in point version.
Sound-was great,had to turn it down or up at times
Graphics-crystal clear, stunning
Voice over- well done
H.O. scenes-clear and precice , not a "church rumage sale"
Story line-has you guessing as to who the villian is[I was wrong]
Difficulty-you ...Show more

I waited for the S.E.After playing the trial version. I couldn.t get enough ,Played the whole game all at once,I'll rate this game in point version.
Sound-was great,had to turn it down or up at times
Graphics-crystal clear, stunning
Voice over- well done
H.O. scenes-clear and precice , not a "church rumage sale"
Story line-has you guessing as to who the villian is[I was wrong]
Difficulty-you decied for yourself[I consider myself very good at this type of game and at times I had to use the Hint ]
Length-sorry can't say,I do so many other things at the same time[cooking,laundry,animals wanting in and out etc.]
Mini games-some are easy others extremely difficult
Morphing objects-there are none in the S.E., and believe me I looked,so don't bother looking[doesnt take anything away from the game.
I really enjoyed this game and hope you do as well.I will replay this game ,as I know most of us do[I have a habbit of memorizing the objects so I let some time go by first]
All in all it is a keeper ,,so enjoy fishes!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

90 of 104 found this review helpful

Mildly Horrifying, Highly Enjoyable

PostedDecember 28, 2011

Rescue_helo

fromLondon (UK) - French Alps

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Nancy Drew - Curse of Blackmoor Manor

(23)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

A well balanced blend of HOG/Adventure with challenging puzzles of various levels of difficulty, with a few of them very innovative, and the whole lot all nicely wrapped up in a pleasant package made of a good intro, good jazzy music, good voice-overs and superb, detailed graphics, quite colorful on a dark background and all immersive.
There are two Difficulty Modes.
The HO Scenes are neat, though ...Show more

A well balanced blend of HOG/Adventure with challenging puzzles of various levels of difficulty, with a few of them very innovative, and the whole lot all nicely wrapped up in a pleasant package made of a good intro, good jazzy music, good voice-overs and superb, detailed graphics, quite colorful on a dark background and all immersive.
There are two Difficulty Modes.
The HO Scenes are neat, though a bit of a junkpile, yet straightforward, and the HOs not too difficult to find.
The Hint System refills quickly, is helpful but up to a point only as it tells you "Nothing to do here"
Although most tasks are similar to those we see in other games they are good fun nevertheless.
There are many locations to explore but navigation is easy and not much backtracking to do, except towards the end.
However some scenes and cutscenes might a little disturbing for highly sensitive players; I will not explain why here as that would be a spoiler.
The plot is pretty solid, intriguing and complex enough to make you wonder who the true bad guys are as most of the characters you encounter and interact with will try to stop you in your investigation, though many will not respond as they have fallen victims of the villain.
On the downside some puzzles are lacking adequate instructions thus forcing the player to resort to the trial-and-error method. But they can all be skipped.
There is no widescreen option
I actually purchased the CE on BFG's Christmas wonderful 3 day deal [hope you didn't miss that !] to complete my Punch Card. The end of the SE, though abrupt, is satisfactory but the extra chapter adds more information on unanswered questions thus providing a more complete ending. Either way, both endings leave the door open for a sequel.
Lengthwise, count about 5 to 6 hours for the SE, if you do not rush through it.
Notes: don't miss the morphing objects. Finding 10 of them [out of 20] will unlock the "Replay Puzzles" option. The CE lets you have a sneak peak at the developers' other games and their next release: Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart.
My rating 4.5. Show less

I recommend this game!

+76points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT

PostedSeptember 26, 2012

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Surface: Mystery of Another World

(224)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Beautiful New Orleans. Mardi Gras. Sinister villains cloaked in gorgeous costumes and masks. Skeleton heads appearing in the midst of fog. People looking encased in a nylon stocking, like popped bubblegum. Sometimes surprisingly funny - like a clown exploding on a slot machine. Game is a marked contrast of attributes.

The graphics are delightful and top-notch. Even the puzzles are brightly ...Show more

Beautiful New Orleans. Mardi Gras. Sinister villains cloaked in gorgeous costumes and masks. Skeleton heads appearing in the midst of fog. People looking encased in a nylon stocking, like popped bubblegum. Sometimes surprisingly funny - like a clown exploding on a slot machine. Game is a marked contrast of attributes.

The graphics are delightful and top-notch. Even the puzzles are brightly colored and superbly done. HOS are well delineated and gorgeous with good visibility. No backtracking. Unique storyline with satisfying ending. Developers put a lot of thought into making this fabulously polished game. Kudos to them. Can’t say enough good things about it. No cons. Took me 4 ½-5 hours on casual mode, taking time to look at the picturesque scenery. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great, original cast of characters

PostedJanuary 29, 2012

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fromTownsville, Australia

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

There were some beautiful locations and interesting puzzles in this game, but I think its strongest point is the characters. Not giving too much away, the back story was great, and I loved the voice acting, which added so much to the personalities of these villains.

The only downside to this game is that if you used an item in an incorrect place, you were stuck still holding the item, instead of ...Show more

There were some beautiful locations and interesting puzzles in this game, but I think its strongest point is the characters. Not giving too much away, the back story was great, and I loved the voice acting, which added so much to the personalities of these villains.

The only downside to this game is that if you used an item in an incorrect place, you were stuck still holding the item, instead of it being returned to your inventory. This could have been cleaned up a bit.

However, worth playing for the great story. Show less

I recommend this game!

+6points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

12 of 17 found this review helpful

Loved It.

PostedDecember 30, 2011

Safarri

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Played the trial and can't wait to buy. This game will really test your ability to think beyond the obvious. Can't review the music and such because I was really engaged in the game play. HOG easy to find, good mix of games, and game bright for easy viewing.

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 21 found this review helpful

Great game.

PostedDecember 31, 2011

Coco3838

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Couldn't drag myself away to eat & sleep. Longer play than most. Many areas to explore. Really great fun.

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Surprised Me!

PostedSeptember 24, 2014

radarsweet

fromLas Vegas, NV

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Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I wasn't expecting much from this little gem, but I ended up really liking it! I played it straight through in about 3 hours; so not a long game, nor was it so impossible to solve it took all the enjoyment out of it. The story line is a bit shaky, but I found the hidden object scenes to be surprisingly difficult at times. They are very sneaky, hiding things where you'd never think to look. I think ...Show more

I wasn't expecting much from this little gem, but I ended up really liking it! I played it straight through in about 3 hours; so not a long game, nor was it so impossible to solve it took all the enjoyment out of it. The story line is a bit shaky, but I found the hidden object scenes to be surprisingly difficult at times. They are very sneaky, hiding things where you'd never think to look. I think what I liked the best was the Music, which is a surprise for me, because sometimes music in games can be downright annoying. Think "'50's Detective" with the music. The game is set in New Orleans, but none of it is familiar. This is a great rainy day game, with a bit of challenge thrown in. I have over 300 games, & I think I'll keep this one around for awhile. It definitely has re-play value, as long as it isn't too often. I didn't see any map, but then I really didn't need it. It flows well; there is a bit of back & forth, but not as much as other games I've played recently. Yes, give this one a try! Show less

I recommend this game!

+3points

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5 / 5

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Good fun -- well worth price!

PostedJanuary 2, 2012

Somervell

fromMideastern US

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Shattered Minds: Masquerade is one of the better offerings from Big Fish lately. It kept me entertained throughout with a good mix of not-terribly difficult puzzles, but terrific scenery and smooth and rapid scene transfer. It was over too soon, as I was enjoying the game so much.

It had a terrific spooky atmosphere and unique storyline and it being set in New Orleans was just a plus for me!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fun and challenging hidden object game

PostedDecember 28, 2011

tsgrandmamar

fromLaughlin, Nevada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I had to reload it once to get the "fishing pole" to go together, but it was well worth it.

I recommend this game!

+5points

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5 / 5

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Loved this Game!

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

DiDi212

fromLockhart, TX

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Shattered Minds: Masquerade

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is why I play HOGs. OMG this has so many HOS and they are loaded and not easy. It also has a great story.

I think there are 20 objects in each HOS and they aren't repeated (although they could be). Most of the objects are really hidden well, but as you get the hang of it, finding them gets a little easier. Great designs!!

The story takes place in the beautiful city of New Orleans where ...Show more

This is why I play HOGs. OMG this has so many HOS and they are loaded and not easy. It also has a great story.

I think there are 20 objects in each HOS and they aren't repeated (although they could be). Most of the objects are really hidden well, but as you get the hang of it, finding them gets a little easier. Great designs!!

The story takes place in the beautiful city of New Orleans where Visage is causing chaos and you, as the detective have to solve his plan for global fogging!

Lots of scenes and every new room has a HOS. After all that's why we play these types of games.

You'll love this game from beginners to pros. Show less

I recommend this game!

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