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Take on Time Mysteries: The Ancient Spectres, a challenging Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Stop the evil witch Viviana and save Esther's family! With her heritage on the line, it's up to Esther to discover the history of the ancient Ambroses and explore time itself. Go on an incredible adventure and change events in the past to solve an incredible mystery in Time Mysteries: The Ancient Spectres!
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RAM: 512 MB

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Time Mysteries: The Ancient Spectres

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Loved it!
5 / 5
129 of 139 found this review helpful
One Awesome Game
PostedDecember 2, 2011
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fromHighly taxed New York State.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
This game was beautifully done. It was long and it was very captivating. I loved the time machine with the little built in map of different areas.
The music was easy listening and soothing. The scenes were artfully done and colorful. The hidden objects were easy to find with some that were not.
The game gave you a little bit of the past and present with a little bit of evil thrown in. Makes you ...Show more
This game was beautifully done. It was long and it was very captivating. I loved the time machine with the little built in map of different areas.
The music was easy listening and soothing. The scenes were artfully done and colorful. The hidden objects were easy to find with some that were not.
The game gave you a little bit of the past and present with a little bit of evil thrown in. Makes you want to either go back in time or into the future.
I thought for a while that I had to redo the whole game over because of the last part of the game,but I soon learned that nothing was wrong with the time piece. No errors at all. Whew. Just follow the directions if you use the walkthrough. I had to because I thought I had caused an error in the game as per the time piece.
On a scale of 1 to 20, I would definately give it a 20. I enjoyed the game and even though I fell asleep for a bit (lack of sleep), I did eventually finish it. Almost 8 hours to do it.
I highly recommend this game and can not wait for the sequal to come out.
Thanks BFG for the game and thanks you developers for producing it.
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I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
92 of 105 found this review helpful
This is a must-play for all HOG fans!
PostedDecember 7, 2011
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
This game, which is from Artifex Mundi, took me over 5 hours to finish (SE version).
I usually don't like games that take too long, because I get bored very quickly. However, this game was never boring.
You play the character of a woman living in 1830 England. You have to travel back in time (to several different time zones, and not only within England, but to Venice as well#, in order to change ...Show more
This game, which is from Artifex Mundi, took me over 5 hours to finish (SE version).
I usually don't like games that take too long, because I get bored very quickly. However, this game was never boring.
You play the character of a woman living in 1830 England. You have to travel back in time (to several different time zones, and not only within England, but to Venice as well#, in order to change the past so that different versions of the past and future get changed.
There are quite a few iHOS #interactive hidden object scenes#, but the graphics are beautiful, and objects are easy enough to find.
However, if you get tired of the HOS, you can switch to a Match-3 game and do that one instead.
Gameplay is first-class, and the puzzles are fun.
Graphics are excellent.
There is voice-over, and lots of animation.
There is a choice of custom and system cursor, but the cursor does not change when you declick the "custom" cursor box. The system cursor is just a fraction smaller than the one that is supposed to be the custom cursor. However, I like the cursor just the way it is. Not too large and intrusive, but informative when pointing at different objects.
There is a diary, which keeps track of the story, and shows you your objectives.
There is no map as such, but the time capsule - once you have put it together - can be used not only to jump to different time zones, but also to different areas.
There are 2 play modes, normal and advance. The HINT button is always available, there is no refilling in normal mode, and the SKIP button fills quite fast.
The game filled all of my widescreen laptop, and I had no problems with the game whatsoever, using Win7, 64-bit.
I haven't had this much fun with a HOG #hidden object game# in a long time. Show less
I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
42 of 54 found this review helpful
Awesome Game
PostedDecember 6, 2011
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
I truly enjoyed this Adventure/Hog game. I sometimes get lost in time travel type of games, and then get bored, but the developers really had a handle on that, and made it easier to remember what was where, and when :)
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of puzzles, loved those too, and fairly easy to figure out. The graphics were very good and clear,enabling these 64 year old eyes to still ...Show more
I truly enjoyed this Adventure/Hog game. I sometimes get lost in time travel type of games, and then get bored, but the developers really had a handle on that, and made it easier to remember what was where, and when :)
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of puzzles, loved those too, and fairly easy to figure out. The graphics were very good and clear,enabling these 64 year old eyes to still focus after playing a few hours :) The theme is saving Merlon, the story is about saving him, and gathering necessary items to do that.
I appreciated all the detail that the developing team placed in every scene. The rooms in the mansion, furniture and art works, just beautiful. For a while I just sat and checked it all out. Other times I played around and click on the little fire fly like fairies? just to hear the cute sounds they make. If it wasn't for the fire thing, I'd like to have a few flitting around the house :) All in all I had a good time playing this game, and hope to see their next game come out real soon.
Have a great day E1.
Carol
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I recommend this game!
+30points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
29 of 36 found this review helpful
The best game in a while
PostedDecember 5, 2011
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suddensam
 
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fromSimcoe, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Mahjong
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Wow, what an enjoyable game, it took me a couple of days playing many hours each day to complete it. I have played a few lately that are over with in just a couple hours, this really was worth the money, can't wait to see more!
I don't listen to the music or sound so I can't rate that, but I can tell you the quality of the rest. The story was really good, there wasn't too much talking but you ...Show more
Wow, what an enjoyable game, it took me a couple of days playing many hours each day to complete it. I have played a few lately that are over with in just a couple hours, this really was worth the money, can't wait to see more!
I don't listen to the music or sound so I can't rate that, but I can tell you the quality of the rest. The story was really good, there wasn't too much talking but you were never lost in the story. And the spelling was good, didn't find any mispelled words and the structure of the sentences was correct. I know that some of the game designers are from other countries and English is second or third language and that maybe they don't know someone who speaks English well, so they have spelling and structure difficulties, but it still irks me to see them.
The visual effects were astounding, I really like the way you could move from on place to another without having to walk all the way there. Granted, the playing area did get a bit large towards the end and if you didn't know where you were going it took some time getting there, but hey, isn't that why we play, to figure our ways around places? I just wish this game could have gone on even longer than it did.
The puzzles weren't so difficult that you would have to skip them, but were just enough to make you think a bit. The hidden object scenes almost always had you finding different things if you had searched that one previously. The objects were cleverly hidden and once you found it, you could see it without magnifying glass or telescope. The lighting was good also.
So overall, I think this is a great game, a definite buy. I wish I had bought the collectors edition now, oh well, I will just have to buy the next in the series! If you buy it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, in fact, I'm sure you will.
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I recommend this game!
+22points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
35 of 50 found this review helpful
This game is so much FUN..............
PostedDecember 3, 2011
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Awesome game! Great story line and a whole lot of adventure interaction. Lots of hidden object scenes with the ability to see a silhouette of the item if you want AND you can switch between a mini game & hidden object to find items. The time travel is super and the games are just right. Try it. You will like it......
I recommend this game!
+20points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Time Travel 2014 Review
PostedMarch 26, 2014
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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Discouraged by the newer games, I recently travelled back in time into my own BFG game list and selected this older game I had not yet played. Definitely recommend to try this TM game especially if you are also discouraged by the not-so-challenging games of late.
Taken aback, I was accustomed to playing the newer games and had to adjust.
You are an orphan and never knew your parents. Living a ...Show more
Discouraged by the newer games, I recently travelled back in time into my own BFG game list and selected this older game I had not yet played. Definitely recommend to try this TM game especially if you are also discouraged by the not-so-challenging games of late.
Taken aback, I was accustomed to playing the newer games and had to adjust.
You are an orphan and never knew your parents. Living a modest, working class lifestyle, you receive a communication that you have recently inherited a once magnificent mansion that is now in rundown condition. "That looks like real crystal".
Gamer is immediately transported to the Time Mysteries world and drawn back again and again until completion.
Is it possible that your lineage is nothing that you could have ever imagined? Find out, gamers and do a little time travel yourself by breaking away from the current glitzy games to enjoy a nuts and bolts, very well done Time Mysteries game!
There is some jumping back and forth, however, the puzzles and hidden object scenes are do-able and keep the gamer's interest. Hang in there and you won't be disappointed!
The following sequel Time Mysteries: The Final Enigma is exciting as well because you get to travel back to this game and play some of the same scenes. Very well done!
Thank you Devs and thank you, BFG!
BTW, the 1st Time Mysteries: Inheritance, did not hold my interest. Maybe, some day, if BFG keeps punching out these cookie cutter games, I will give Inheritance another whirl.
Enjoy! -Mama Mia-
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I recommend this game!
+6points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
29 of 44 found this review helpful
Sophisticated Hidden Object Adventure
PostedDecember 3, 2011
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Thommy53
 
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fromBerlin, Germany
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
It takes a bit of time to follow the creators jumps through different time periods - with a bit persistance this game appears to a very challenging gameplay, with a marvelous fun factor until its end.
I recommend this game!
+14points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Awesome game
PostedDecember 9, 2011
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fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
This game was terrific. It is one of the most challenging I have played. It had great graphics and sound. The story line is not a big deal to me so can't really comment there. The HOS are challenging and have a neat option that I played several times just for the fun of it. The game keeps you very involved and has a good flow.
It was a definite challenge and well worth the 6.99.
I recommend this game!
+5points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
TIME TRAVEL HOG WITH A LITTLE ADVENTURE
PostedNovember 12, 2013
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fromLos Angeles
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
SUMMARY: Game time was between 4 ½ to 5 hours. Heavy on challenging HOS due to the color palettes used. You’ll need the map to travel between time periods and I suggest you use it to travel to different locations within the same year (there are 5 years). A fun, engrossing game, with nice graphics. However, the graphics did seem to be somewhat hazy toward the end – don’t know if they really were or ...Show more
SUMMARY: Game time was between 4 ½ to 5 hours. Heavy on challenging HOS due to the color palettes used. You’ll need the map to travel between time periods and I suggest you use it to travel to different locations within the same year (there are 5 years). A fun, engrossing game, with nice graphics. However, the graphics did seem to be somewhat hazy toward the end – don’t know if they really were or if my eyes were just tired.
As a descendant of Merlin and Viviana (our villainess), you were raised in an orphanage and try to learn more about your lost family tree. Interesting that Viviana hates everyone in your family.
To note:
• Time travel to 5 different years to piece together your family history, each year with a limited number of locations.
• Get a time travel machine and map, which will be extremely helpful as you travel back and forth, frequently for only one or two errands. You can also use it to travel within the mansion in the same year to save time. Since locations where tasks await are marked, I found it helpful even when staying in the same time period.
• HOS are very crowded and, since they are generally of complementary hues (ex: greens, golds, beiges), it can be difficult finding what you are seeking. Although objects are not small, I used the hint toward the end of the HOS for the last one or two items just to move on. It seemed that there were HOS every 5 minutes, so I was getting a little tired of them. But some will just love all the HOS. You will revisit HOS two or three and even four times, but most of the time, some objects that you previously found are not contained in them. And the hint recharges fairly fast.
• You can opt for a Match 3 game instead of the HOS.
• Sometimes, you will have to make the last piece of an inventory item (ex: if you need 4 screws, you find 2 laying around or in the HOS, have to clean a rusty one to get the 3rd screw and have to actually make the 4th one).
• Puzzles are few and far between. Instructions are patchy, but you should be able to figure out how to solve them. Brand-new HOG players might have to skip a couple, but since there are few puzzles, it would not be a sizable dent in your playing time.
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I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Just In Time Mysteries
PostedJanuary 30, 2012
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fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
When I started the demo, I wasn't sure about this game. Then it started to grab me. So I bought it. It's a good, long game - something I always look for. Once you get used to the Time Machine for hopping around - it's not bad at all. It can even help you. Just don't count on it for everything.
Maybe it's my eyes, but I found the graphics in the HOS's made the items a bit hard to find. Not a big
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When I started the demo, I wasn't sure about this game. Then it started to grab me. So I bought it. It's a good, long game - something I always look for. Once you get used to the Time Machine for hopping around - it's not bad at all. It can even help you. Just don't count on it for everything.
Maybe it's my eyes, but I found the graphics in the HOS's made the items a bit hard to find. Not a big deal. I had fun playing - and there were a few challenges!
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I recommend this game!
+4points
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