The Princess Case: A Royal Scoop > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

4 / 5

18 of 20 found this review helpful

A Fund HOG, With an OK Storyline

PostedApril 2, 2012

Sante001

fromDublin, OH

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have demo most of the games by this developer, and have not enjoyed them. However, I did enjoy this one.

MY LIKES -- The storyline is pretty interesting -- "Where's the Princess?" I love it when the hidden objects are related to the story. As with most of the games by these developers, the objects are. Most of the scenes are clear. I can't say sharp because some of them could be sharper. I ...Show more

I have demo most of the games by this developer, and have not enjoyed them. However, I did enjoy this one.

MY LIKES -- The storyline is pretty interesting -- "Where's the Princess?" I love it when the hidden objects are related to the story. As with most of the games by these developers, the objects are. Most of the scenes are clear. I can't say sharp because some of them could be sharper. I moved quickly through the demo -- played 45 minutes. I will come back and place the rest later. The mini-games while not difficult, I enjoyed playing them -- put pieces of paper together to make a message, organized keys and other objects in the correct order. These are different from most of the mini-games and I like different.

HINTS -- You have two options 1) find the star and get extra hints up to 6 or 2) find the star and get more time. I chose the play the first options. You will need them because some of the objects are teeny-tiny and too blended into the scene.

VOICE OVER/DIALOGUE -- There is no sound-voice over. Great, I can do with it. However, there is a lot of dialogue. I found this not too annoying because the dialogue moves you through the story.

DIDN'T LIKE SO MUCH --Both the music and sound were very annoying -- drums and just plan noise. Some of the objects are just to hard to see, thus the need to use the hint button.

I would recommend this game for novice or anyone wanting to play a less than complicated HOG. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

13 of 14 found this review helpful

Pleasant & pretty, yet mindless diversion...

PostedApril 2, 2012

FORTUNATUS

fromPower outage New England

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

My title sums up the game ... it is a photo story sliding HOG and can be played without much thought or much attention given to gameplay at all. Would be a good DD game or buy one get one free game for those times when you need a totally mindless diversion.

The settings were pretty and the mini-games are rather different... and fun (yet very simple).

The Princess Case can't be compared to our ...Show more

My title sums up the game ... it is a photo story sliding HOG and can be played without much thought or much attention given to gameplay at all. Would be a good DD game or buy one get one free game for those times when you need a totally mindless diversion.

The settings were pretty and the mini-games are rather different... and fun (yet very simple).

The Princess Case can't be compared to our usual fare here on BFG as it won't stand up to scrutiny against any sort of competition, yet on it's own, it is a nice, easy, enjoyable game for times when you don't want to do any real thinking. Would also be the perfect game to gift or play with a young or very old person. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Nice relaxing and not of the occult

PostedApril 3, 2012

sumik1215

fromKansas City MO

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I enjoy HOS games that are based upon a family friendly storyline, to include romance, mystery and/or humorous. I frequently have my grandson work on these ' I Spy" games as he calls them with me and will only play games that are appropiate for all ages with him. The storyline was entertaining and interesting. There were just enough twists to keep the interest up. For those who did not like the ...Show more

I enjoy HOS games that are based upon a family friendly storyline, to include romance, mystery and/or humorous. I frequently have my grandson work on these ' I Spy" games as he calls them with me and will only play games that are appropiate for all ages with him. The storyline was entertaining and interesting. There were just enough twists to keep the interest up. For those who did not like the long dialogue, mute the sound and just read it. That way, you determine how much time you spend on the story and get to the HO part faster. I recommend this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Very Different To What I Was Expecting

PostedJuly 6, 2012

catbag8717

fromTasmania, Australia

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

After reading the reviews, I was pretty sure this game would be stupid. But boy was I wrong!

Good Parts:
Believe it or not the game was actually very fun
A good level of challenge
This game has puzzles that are easy!
The Hidden Object Scenes were good. They were basic, (20x___) and a good challenge
Able to see the solution in the puzzles

OK Parts:
The limit of hints didn't bother me as much as I ...Show more

After reading the reviews, I was pretty sure this game would be stupid. But boy was I wrong!

Good Parts:
Believe it or not the game was actually very fun
A good level of challenge
This game has puzzles that are easy!
The Hidden Object Scenes were good. They were basic, (20x___) and a good challenge
Able to see the solution in the puzzles

OK Parts:
The limit of hints didn't bother me as much as I thought, but I wouldn't liked a recharging hint with no limitations.
The storyline took a while to get in to, but once I did it was really good

Bad Parts:
Puzzles were unable to be skipped
A little too many Hidden Object Scenes for my liking
Way too much dialogue, this dragged he stoyline on a bit
Hint had to recharge after you used it which was really annoyinh. I mean, either have limited hints or a recharge, you CANNOT have both!!!!!!!

I was very surprised by this game. I really liked it and will recommend it definitely. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Liked Game

PostedApril 27, 2013

Annette_S

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Liked that there are realistic looking characters, rather than cartoon type. Like solving mysteries. Relaxing, not taxing -- I don't work hard at something unless I'm paid or earning college credit. Want more of these type games.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Kind of boring

PostedApril 2, 2012

onnie1

fromOcala, Fla.

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This really isn't a bad game but it had a lot of potential.....I like looking for the gold stars to get more hints....Hidden objects easy to find but I did use the hint on a few of them.....I only played the demo so can't comment on length of game or the ending......I usually likke these types of HO games but this one was just lacking something I can't quite put my finger on.....Good try, BFG, but ...Show more

This really isn't a bad game but it had a lot of potential.....I like looking for the gold stars to get more hints....Hidden objects easy to find but I did use the hint on a few of them.....I only played the demo so can't comment on length of game or the ending......I usually likke these types of HO games but this one was just lacking something I can't quite put my finger on.....Good try, BFG, but it does need work.... Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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best by far by this developer

PostedApril 3, 2012

luvsebring

fromNorth Las Vegas, Nevada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Surface: Mystery of Another World

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

While I didn't see it on the home page, I believe this game was made by HdO. It is completely their usual format. However, they did many things differently, such as added lots of fun little mini games, and it had a storyline that was actually interesting. I've played most of their games and they are basic HOG's and boring. This one was not.

I am wondering though - has anyone actually purchased ...Show more

While I didn't see it on the home page, I believe this game was made by HdO. It is completely their usual format. However, they did many things differently, such as added lots of fun little mini games, and it had a storyline that was actually interesting. I've played most of their games and they are basic HOG's and boring. This one was not.

I am wondering though - has anyone actually purchased the game? There is no walkthrough and I'm curious as to how much longer than the free hour the game actually goes and if it is worth my money. Most of the other HdO games are quite short.

As for the bad (or not so great): the graphics are static and boring, like all other HdO games. The music is grating and the sound effects repeat so often as to be annoying on their loops. It's pretty basic as far a difficulty. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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The Royal Scoop Read all about it.

PostedApril 2, 2012

celtickid12

fromDalbeattie,Scotland

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Ive got all of these games ok the Graphic are basic but they are still good to play even if its only the demo. they are well made and good fun to play dont for get the kides out there they need some think to play as well.the game is like all the rest theres a list to find some easy puzzles.the kides are on there Easter Holidays get them this it will keep them happy for an hour or two.i will ...Show more

Ive got all of these games ok the Graphic are basic but they are still good to play even if its only the demo. they are well made and good fun to play dont for get the kides out there they need some think to play as well.the game is like all the rest theres a list to find some easy puzzles.the kides are on there Easter Holidays get them this it will keep them happy for an hour or two.i will Recommend this for children 6 and up and any body that just likes playing games for fun. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

41 of 44 found this review helpful

Just OK

PostedApril 2, 2012

anniemae1

fromWichita KS

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Mahjong

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I've played games from these developers before, and I know they work hard on these games. But these types of games are annoying! Way too much dialogue that you have to click through, no option to skip. Three minute waiting time to skip a mini game. Some of the HOS are looking for things that match the pictures at the bottom, and I personally don't like those. Most of them, however, are looking for ...Show more

I've played games from these developers before, and I know they work hard on these games. But these types of games are annoying! Way too much dialogue that you have to click through, no option to skip. Three minute waiting time to skip a mini game. Some of the HOS are looking for things that match the pictures at the bottom, and I personally don't like those. Most of them, however, are looking for several of the same object. It feels as if the game moves too slowly, just because of all the time spent reading the dialogue, and all the time spent looking for the same object. Just not for me. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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OK HOG game

PostedApril 2, 2012

JulieJay

fromWashington, Tyne & Wear, England

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Grim Tales: The Legacy

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Basic HOG with very little interactivity. HO scenes come in a variation of find by word list, find by number of items and find by shadow. Some items can be very small but there is a magnifying glass. Cannot comment on how long the hint takes to recharge.

Some scenes are scrolling scenes but this can be switched off and you can click and drag to move around.

There are volume controls for music ...Show more

Basic HOG with very little interactivity. HO scenes come in a variation of find by word list, find by number of items and find by shadow. Some items can be very small but there is a magnifying glass. Cannot comment on how long the hint takes to recharge.

Some scenes are scrolling scenes but this can be switched off and you can click and drag to move around.

There are volume controls for music (non-intrusive) and background sounds. No voiceover. Graphics are ok.

Puzzles are similar to those I've seen with some variation. Can't remember seeing any instructions for the puzzles but they're pretty logic and as I've said, we've seen them before anyway. Cannot recall if there was a skip or reset button.

Always thought my observational skills were up to par but when asked to describe a character I'd met earlier, I got all the answers wrong! Even when you got shown a picture of the person, I couldn't even remember seeing them!

Not keen on the characters sliding in and out of screenshot when they've got something to say. It gets irritating. Some characters were blacked out and I couldn't understand why. Ok so one maybe because he was an undercover agent? But not the others.

IMHO this game should have been a soft release and not a TGT. Show less

I recommend this game!

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