Mystery Legends: Beauty and the Beast Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Wonderful Adaptation of the famous Fairy Tale

PostedDecember 21, 2011

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fromLondon (UK) - French Alps

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

To put it simply, I was hooked after 18 minutes of playing the demo.
The graphics are gorgeous, all hand-drawn with great talent and taste, beautifully painted.
The excellent, vibrant music acts as an enhancement, and is never disturbing.
The voice-over is quite good and the narrative well written.
Puzzle #1 is a classic and dead easy, puzzle #2 cute and also easy, the others offer a fair ...Show more

To put it simply, I was hooked after 18 minutes of playing the demo.
The graphics are gorgeous, all hand-drawn with great talent and taste, beautifully painted.
The excellent, vibrant music acts as an enhancement, and is never disturbing.
The voice-over is quite good and the narrative well written.
Puzzle #1 is a classic and dead easy, puzzle #2 cute and also easy, the others offer a fair challenge.
The HOS are neat, although some items are a bit too tiny for me, but the Hint System on Casual is very friendly. In addition, it provides indications as to where to go, what to do and look for.
Further aid is given by the SG, step by step, thus keeping the surprise of what follows totally complete. The journal includes a map showing your current location, those where some action is needed and the unexplored ones.
There are 33 locations to explore and re-explore, which means the game should have a decent length, especially with the bonus chapter, which, I believe, offers a better conclusion than that of the SE.
The storyline is solid, but I don't know yet which version of the tale Pixelstorm followed; the original by Gabrielle Barbot de Villeneuve or the best-known abridged variant by Jeanne Marie de Beaumont.
With 3 levels of difficulty to choose from and many tasks to accomplish the game should keep the most demanding players among us busy for quite a few hours.
And as the cherry on the cake, the witch is quite....beautiful too ! I am getting the CE. My rating: 4.7 Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Excellent game...emphasis on the right stuff!!

PostedDecember 5, 2011

pitbullmom

fromSacramento, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I really loved this game. It wasn't like any other game I've played. The emphasis was on the HOS which at first appear deceptively simple (not so much), instead of on the puzzles and mini games, which are kept simple, but are able to be skipped if you just aren't feeling it. When I play a hidden object game, that's what I want to do--find things, not play puzzles. I wish more games were like this! ...Show more

I really loved this game. It wasn't like any other game I've played. The emphasis was on the HOS which at first appear deceptively simple (not so much), instead of on the puzzles and mini games, which are kept simple, but are able to be skipped if you just aren't feeling it. When I play a hidden object game, that's what I want to do--find things, not play puzzles. I wish more games were like this! If you want emphasis on HOS and a story that has a natural progression to it, then this is the game for you! Also, some stories have so much going on that I tend to get lost. I didn't have that problem with this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

39 of 44 found this review helpful

One of the Best games of 2011

PostedNovember 10, 2011

KatrinaSalvatore

fromPhoenix, AZ

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I must say after reading reviews on the stratedy guide in the negative factor I was concerned with purchasing the CE well let me just clear this up right now THEY WERE ALL WRONG!!!!!! I loved this game the graphics are superb and beautiful, the storyline is gripping, the puzzles keep your skills sharp and challenge you but still fun at the same time. Yes the strategy guide could use more content ...Show more

I must say after reading reviews on the stratedy guide in the negative factor I was concerned with purchasing the CE well let me just clear this up right now THEY WERE ALL WRONG!!!!!! I loved this game the graphics are superb and beautiful, the storyline is gripping, the puzzles keep your skills sharp and challenge you but still fun at the same time. Yes the strategy guide could use more content this is true but the bonus game which is really a necessity I say it provides you with the true ending that you otherwise would not have had like what happens after I cannot say so as not to spoil it for you who have not played this yet all in all I give this a 5-STAR Rating because it is worth it for the price and so much more in addition once you have beaten the origiinal game you get the original story for Beauty and the Beast seriously hands down top game of 2011 that I've seen thus far. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great Hidden Object Game

PostedNovember 14, 2011

Barryness

fromMelbourne, Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Casual mode is challenging but not ridiculous. The story line kept me interested enough to continue. Visually it was great to play. I had to use the strategy guide to figure out some of the steps. Overall I really enjoyed playing the game and would certainly recommend it.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Its better

PostedApril 7, 2012

amilahani

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Having played Phantom of the Opera before (and disappointed with it), I wasn't expecting much. But, this one turns out to be much better.

The graphics is great as before, and the puzzles are less scattered throughout the game. I enjoyed this game mainly because the ending is not hanging as before. And, the bonus game is exactly as it say, a BONUS (you can live without it, unlike Phantom in the ...Show more

Having played Phantom of the Opera before (and disappointed with it), I wasn't expecting much. But, this one turns out to be much better.

The graphics is great as before, and the puzzles are less scattered throughout the game. I enjoyed this game mainly because the ending is not hanging as before. And, the bonus game is exactly as it say, a BONUS (you can live without it, unlike Phantom in the Opera).

I look forward to the next release. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 9 found this review helpful

TERRIFIC GAME - BEAUTY WITH AN ATTITUDE

PostedJanuary 5, 2016

charlene_lane

fromWellington, New Zealand

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

In the main game you play Belle to save your future husband the Prince. In the bonus game you personally go after the witch to get rid of her for good. This is such an awesome game.

There is:

* Easy, Normal and Expert modes of play;
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Journal;
* Map (not interactive, but shows where tasks are to do);
* Scoreboard (time on how long ...Show more

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

In the main game you play Belle to save your future husband the Prince. In the bonus game you personally go after the witch to get rid of her for good. This is such an awesome game.

There is:

* Easy, Normal and Expert modes of play;
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Journal;
* Map (not interactive, but shows where tasks are to do);
* Scoreboard (time on how long you took and accuracy to play the game).

The graphics are superb - very colourful and crisp. Sound is very good and the music is orchestral.

The hidden object games are straightforward. Items are clear to see but each HOS can be very challenging. A few items I had to look in a dictionary or on-line because I didn't know what they were. Oh well, you learn something new every day!

The mini-games are great and have a good variety. My favourite was killing the spiders with my gun - that was fun. None of the mini-games are too hard or frustrating, but a few of them have a very good challenge.

In the Extras you have a scoreboard which shows how long you took to play the game and your accuracy. It took me seven and a hours to play and I got 73% accuracy - so definitely room for improvement. The next time I play I will definitely be more careful on what I click on if I want to beat my score. You also can read the original story of Beauty and the Beat if you wish.

There is a lot to do in this game with plenty of locations. Even though there is no interactive map, I did not get lost or wonder where to go next.

Overall, this is a fabulous game to play and worth having a look at. Happy playing fishies. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Find the soul shards

PostedJune 24, 2013

Gameritis50

fromTriadelphia,WV

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is beautifully done. The visuals, music, game play are finely tuned to the title of this game..However, I am not impressed with the CE. No wallpaper, no screensaver, just bonus play, and strategy guide. Find the soul shards to revive the beast. Plz don't 4get 2 post ur fav. game, after u write ur review so that others can chk it out as I do, ty
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I recommend this game!

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MUSIC AND GRAPHICS ARE TOPS IN THIS EXCITING PUZZLE GAME!

PostedDecember 4, 2011

earthdog_annie

fromLos Angeles, CA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I use a Mac and jump at the Mystery Legends Games when they come out and Beauty and the Beast was worth the wait. You are Belle and you must find all of the sole shards to break the new spell put on your love, the beast. The developers of this game spared nothing to its making. The music is not just background sound it changes with your actions. When you solve a puzzle the music dramatically ...Show more

I use a Mac and jump at the Mystery Legends Games when they come out and Beauty and the Beast was worth the wait. You are Belle and you must find all of the sole shards to break the new spell put on your love, the beast. The developers of this game spared nothing to its making. The music is not just background sound it changes with your actions. When you solve a puzzle the music dramatically cheers you on. The artwork is to die for. Such talent. I felt challenged by the puzzles though there was nothing new. Can't blame anyone as I have been playing hidden object, puzzle games for a long long time. I really enjoyed the story line and the bonus play time was satisfying too. I would highly recommend Beaty and the Beast. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 9 found this review helpful

great fun game

PostedMay 18, 2013

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fromBridge city tx

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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

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This was a really fun game to play. You did not want to stop till you finished it. Good HO and not too difficult to play. The puzzles are pretty good and has a good flow to the game. Good graphics, music and voice over. Good adventure.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Incredible game!!!

PostedApril 2, 2012

rojo194

fromApalachin, NY

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I cannot believe that such a game exists!! I have only started playing it and I cannot stop!! This has to be one of the best games Big Fish has offered in a while. The graphics are magnificent, the ambient sounds and the voice acting superb. I cannot comment on the music because I always turn it off on games (I find the music in any game annoying). I love the fact this story begins where the ...Show more

I cannot believe that such a game exists!! I have only started playing it and I cannot stop!! This has to be one of the best games Big Fish has offered in a while. The graphics are magnificent, the ambient sounds and the voice acting superb. I cannot comment on the music because I always turn it off on games (I find the music in any game annoying). I love the fact this story begins where the original one left off. It has 3 levels to choose from. When playing a new game, I always choose the easiest, if available. Believe me, even the easy level is a challenge. I will be sure to play the other levels for an even more challenging experience. I just can't say enough good things about this game. You have to play this to experience the magic. This game is worth every penny the price of the collectors edition. Show less

I recommend this game!

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