Haunting Mysteries: The Island of Lost Souls > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Most delightful game!!

PostedJune 21, 2012

zandu2

fromVictoria, B.C

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A most delightful game with a great story with a truly wonderful ending. This game also has a lot of awards to find although they are not mentioned what they are. The voice over is very well done. The mini game were a joy to do, some were a little hard, but none the less very enjoyable. This game is well worth the money.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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What a Great Game!

PostedJuly 17, 2012

gamergonewild

fromNC

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Haunting Mysteries: The Island of Lost Souls Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I think the game started off a little slow but the supense builds as you move into the story. I just finished the game and wanted to pass on how much I enjoyed the story and game play. There has already been many reviews on this game and it is a great game. I loved the story of Lillian and Angus and their sad love story. The ghost were so much fun to listen to with their scottish accent. Even in ...Show more

I think the game started off a little slow but the supense builds as you move into the story. I just finished the game and wanted to pass on how much I enjoyed the story and game play. There has already been many reviews on this game and it is a great game. I loved the story of Lillian and Angus and their sad love story. The ghost were so much fun to listen to with their scottish accent. Even in death Lord Neville will not release Lillian. You just have to keep playing to help her and the other ghosts that are trapped. I really liked the errie mood and ghostly atmosphere. The graphics, the music and the voices were so right for this type of game. This is my first 5 rating. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 9 found this review helpful

SAVE LILLIAN AND ALL THOSE LOST SOULS ON THE ISLAND

PostedMay 31, 2016

charlene_lane

fromWellington, New Zealand

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Review of completed game.

I loved this story. Yes, it is an older type of game but honestly you will love it.

There is:

* Casual and Expert modes of play;
* Voiceovers;
* 32 Secret Awards;
* Find 40 haunted souls; and
* Scoreboard.

The graphics ranged from being okay to very good, depending on what scene you are in. It didn't take me long to get used to them. There is a lot of grey ...Show more

Review of completed game.

I loved this story. Yes, it is an older type of game but honestly you will love it.

There is:

* Casual and Expert modes of play;
* Voiceovers;
* 32 Secret Awards;
* Find 40 haunted souls; and
* Scoreboard.

The graphics ranged from being okay to very good, depending on what scene you are in. It didn't take me long to get used to them. There is a lot of grey and most scenes look a bit bleak, but the story line is so good that I didn't really give it much thought.

Sound is good and the music is orchestral and piano.

The hidden object games are mainly straightforward which you will play twice. There are a couple of HOPs where you find 20 stars, etc. These all have a good challenge to them. Some items are very small to see, but I just carefully went through each part of the screen slowly to make sure I got everything. Each HOP took me about 5 minutes or so to do.

There are a good range of mini-games. I've seen them all before but I enjoyed doing them again. None of them are too hard or boring and I didn't skip any due to growing frustration.

There are 32 secret awards which you will accomplish throughout the game. I only managed to get 28 of them, so when I play this game again down the track I'll try and get them all next time.

There are also 40 haunted souls to find through the game - I think one in every scene. These are seriously hard to find and I only managed to find 30 of them - and I was really trying hard too. I tried to find them when I entered each scene at the beginning so I wouldn't forget about it, but some I just couldn't see at all, no matter how hard I looked. Oh well, never mind, no secret award for that one.

There is a scoreboard on how long it took for you to play the game. It took me just under 6 hours and I was flung to the top of the board - yee haa. However, I wasn't playing fast and you may do much better than me.

Overall, a fantastic game which I'm sure you will enjoy. Definitely comes recommended. Happy playing fishies. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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This one is addicting

PostedJuly 14, 2012

Dahlia2012

fromPanhandle, FL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I like HOGs that have special items to search for within the game. The extra challenge of hunting for the lost souls was terrific. Very good HOG, quick hint refills, great graphics, good music. The other puzzles were challenging and fun but not impossible to figure out. It also has both the creep and fear factor because you don't know what to expect.

I recommend this game!

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Haunting Mysteries: The Island of Lost Souls

PostedJuly 14, 2012

bobbysian23

fromSussex, UK

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Brilliant game. Reminded me of the Midnight Mysteries collection which I also loved.

THE GAME:
- Help the restless souls on the island and defeat the evil one to save the good ones.
- Lovely graphics; nice and clear.
- Clicking between locations in the game was a bit slow some times, but mostly quite good.

HOS/PUZZLES:
- HO scenes were ok, nothing too special. Each item I could find fairly ...Show more

Brilliant game. Reminded me of the Midnight Mysteries collection which I also loved.

THE GAME:
- Help the restless souls on the island and defeat the evil one to save the good ones.
- Lovely graphics; nice and clear.
- Clicking between locations in the game was a bit slow some times, but mostly quite good.

HOS/PUZZLES:
- HO scenes were ok, nothing too special. Each item I could find fairly easily. Some interaction. Some scenes were a little frustrating as there was light shining onto the pile of items and you couldn't see them overly well.
- Puzzles ranged between difficulty. Most were quite simple but others needed a little thought. Most of the puzzles I've seen before.

WHAT DO YOU GET?
- No journal or map. (I played on Advanced though so maybe you do get a journal if you play Casual).
- 32 awards to gain, e.g. complete a HO scene in under a minute, or complete a puzzle without help.
- 40 'faces' to collect.
- Three modes of play; Casual, Advanced and Expert.

LENGTH OF GAME:
- Very good length for a SE game. Took me just under 4 hours to complete. You do get time penalties for not completing puzzles though.

All in all, thoroughly enjoyed. Would definitely recommend. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Hats Off!

PostedJune 26, 2012

Corte3333

fromSan Jose, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A fun game, designed with humor. Artwork is exceptional with authentic scenes. Well researched. The Creative team deserves an award.

I recommend this game!

+11points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

7 of 7 found this review helpful

LOVED this game!

PostedJune 26, 2013

LEIZAP

fromCalifornia

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is exactly what I look for in a HOPA! It's got all the regular stuff AND MORE!
The regular:
HO's, Puzzles, Adventure, good storyline, excellent music, and excellent quality voice overs...
The "MORE":
40 spooky faces hidden in each location and 32 available achievements!
My only complaint... I WISH I BOUGHT THE CE!!!

I recommend this game!

+7points

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5 / 5

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VERY NICE SE GAME

PostedJune 25, 2013

Doriane333

fromWentworth-Nord, Québec

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really like these games without fla-fla (maps, hints, short-cuts, etc) and which you have to think with your grey cells and return on your path many times. Nice mini-games, just enough hard HO, many places to visit, lost souls to collect (I relalise that in the middle of the game!) and awards to win all the game long. Ok, graphics are not that "sharp and crisp", but there are very nice details ...Show more

I really like these games without fla-fla (maps, hints, short-cuts, etc) and which you have to think with your grey cells and return on your path many times. Nice mini-games, just enough hard HO, many places to visit, lost souls to collect (I relalise that in the middle of the game!) and awards to win all the game long. Ok, graphics are not that "sharp and crisp", but there are very nice details when you take your time to discover and this game deserves for me 5 stars. Oh, music is also very good. I really appreciate. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Must Buy For Me!

PostedJuly 21, 2012

cjjerome

fromBeautiful, FL

Skill Level:Beginner

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love that the hint button loads quickly, that your are able to click when most spirits are talking to speed it up and not wait until they are done and you have already read what they are saying. I'ts fun, adventerous, challenging also there are hidden object spots that are great! There is some back tacking but it's not that bad so far. I just completed the trial and this game will be my next ...Show more

I love that the hint button loads quickly, that your are able to click when most spirits are talking to speed it up and not wait until they are done and you have already read what they are saying. I'ts fun, adventerous, challenging also there are hidden object spots that are great! There is some back tacking but it's not that bad so far. I just completed the trial and this game will be my next buy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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POOR LOST SOUL

PostedJune 20, 2012

irishldy60

fromBlackfoot...Idaho

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

From the demo this one started out slow for me then grabbed me as I went along..the voice overs were outstanding the visuals are great..this is one that i will definenly buy..ive got to see what happens with lillian ... her crying got to me the most

I recommend this game!

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