Twilight Phenomena: The Lodgers of House 13 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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GREAT FUN!!!

PostedAugust 6, 2013

rpggramma

fromMidwest, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved this game!!!!! So much fun! No help, no map, no collectibles or achievements, and NO HIDDEN OBJECTS!!!! YEH!! Not too much journal, either.
Reminds me of the old RPG games, a while back, which was so much fun.
Great storyline. Heads took a little getting used to.
Puzzles were very good.
Great game length; get your moneys' worth!
I really liked this, good, clean, old adventure!! GO FOR IT!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

97 of 134 found this review helpful

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB

PostedNovember 23, 2012

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is so interesting and unique. The artwork is gorgeously done, the sound effects and animation superb, and I especially like the intriguing surprises that show up. The brain showing areas of interest was especially well done. You're supposed to stay out of the right wing because of "renovations" - well it just begs you to go exploring when the master of the house isn't around. There is so ...Show more

This game is so interesting and unique. The artwork is gorgeously done, the sound effects and animation superb, and I especially like the intriguing surprises that show up. The brain showing areas of interest was especially well done. You're supposed to stay out of the right wing because of "renovations" - well it just begs you to go exploring when the master of the house isn't around. There is so much to do and see here. If there's one negative, it's that people's lips don't track with the dialogue. This is a game that I will definitely play more than once or twice. A very well developed, polished game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Love PA Games - No more HO

PostedMay 25, 2013

BigFishFan35

fromDallas,tx

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love and adventure game with puzzles and no HOS. SO TIRED of games with all of a sudden junkpile of some garbage that most of what you dont even need in the game ...Great game.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Beautiful! (Except for the heads)

PostedDecember 30, 2012

KeysPirate

fromFlorida

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I had to rate this game 5 stars because the graphics were outstanding, and it is the best game I have played in a long time. The puzzles were not difficult -- geared toward young children, I'd say -- but they were certainly unique and I loved all the colorful jeweled objects and the animated critters. The whole game (except for the heads) was real eye candy. Most scenes were bright and colorful. ...Show more

I had to rate this game 5 stars because the graphics were outstanding, and it is the best game I have played in a long time. The puzzles were not difficult -- geared toward young children, I'd say -- but they were certainly unique and I loved all the colorful jeweled objects and the animated critters. The whole game (except for the heads) was real eye candy. Most scenes were bright and colorful. The absence of HOs was a giant plus for me, since I don't enjoy squinting to find useless objects in junk piles, no matter how clever they may be. There were some genuinely creepy surprises, which startled me a bit but definitely added to the atmosphere.

The only negatives (which I mention not to discourage anyone from buying the game, but just in case the developers are tuning in...) were the music (repetitive and not well suited to the action) and a not very satisfying ending. I didn't know there was a CE version, but from the reviews I read, it does not sound like the CE provided what I had anticipated for a conclusion. Had the game not been so enjoyable otherwise, I would have knocked off a star for that. It seems a shame to have such a good and surprisingly long adventure end so abruptly. Don't we deserve a finale that wraps up the story and resolves the mysteries? Even a written epilogue would have been appreciated, though frankly I would have liked more than that. Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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An adventure!

PostedMarch 3, 2013

Scarletraven

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved this game! It was very interesting and there were good puzzles. I loved that it wasn't a HOG and that there were animals. I especially loved the kitty helper. It was a great idea.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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fun and well done

PostedNovember 23, 2012

hibc60

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

based on the free trial only I bought this game as soon as I finished the trial. it is fun. I love the cat that helps you out, just pure fun. the hint button helps direct you - a map might be nice but not essential. I don't play with sound so can't evaluate that but the graphics are good. lots of things to find and puzzels to solve but not a bunch of hidden objects that you can't see. I think this ...Show more

based on the free trial only I bought this game as soon as I finished the trial. it is fun. I love the cat that helps you out, just pure fun. the hint button helps direct you - a map might be nice but not essential. I don't play with sound so can't evaluate that but the graphics are good. lots of things to find and puzzels to solve but not a bunch of hidden objects that you can't see. I think this is one of the best out recently. I highly recommend this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Just My Kind of Game

PostedDecember 1, 2013

bluesycat

fromAlbany, NY

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This review is based on the demo. I loved this game and will use one of my freebies to buy it.

The game is VERY EASY. I played in casual mode, but I think it will still be easy in the most challenging mode. This game is NOT for you who like very challenging games. I like being able to move from one scene to the next without having to spend a lot of time trying to figure out what I'm supposed to ...Show more

This review is based on the demo. I loved this game and will use one of my freebies to buy it.

The game is VERY EASY. I played in casual mode, but I think it will still be easy in the most challenging mode. This game is NOT for you who like very challenging games. I like being able to move from one scene to the next without having to spend a lot of time trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do next. I like my game to be like reading a novel, not a legal brief, and this one is perfect at that.

The artwork and the music are great. Good creepy story, with consistent - so far - internal logic. All of the puzzles advance the story, but you might wonder why the narrator takes the various actions s/he does.

Overall, a nice hour that I hope will extend a lot longer! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fun, Lighthearted, and Entertaining

PostedNovember 24, 2012

SolarEclipse

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I almost would have missed this game had it not been for the blog walkthrough. There’s not anything that I would really consider creepy or scary. Just a few talking heads. It’s not gruesome, just funny and campy in my opinion. ERS characters are always rather amusing. I always look forward to the hyperbole that their characters bring to the game. It’s hilarious because they are always exaggerated ...Show more

I almost would have missed this game had it not been for the blog walkthrough. There’s not anything that I would really consider creepy or scary. Just a few talking heads. It’s not gruesome, just funny and campy in my opinion. ERS characters are always rather amusing. I always look forward to the hyperbole that their characters bring to the game. It’s hilarious because they are always exaggerated and comical to the max. And this game is no different.

There aren’t any hidden object scenes. Just a lot of bright and fun colorful puzzles. You collect items for your inventory that you use to interact with other objects within the game. I didn’t mind. I actually wish ERS would make one or two more games like this with the lighthearted storyline and entertaining puzzles. There are lots of locations and a lot to do. There is also quite a bit of backtracking and there isn’t a map.

This is one of the few times where I’ve bought the standard edition and I wish I had bought the Collector’s Edition. I used the blog walkthrough several times. It’s hard to remember where things are sometimes. I copied it from the blog and pasted it into Word. But I wish I could have utilized the in-game strategy guide. But now I’m also curious about the bonus game. I enjoyed the game so much I was ready for more when it all ended.

I actually think this is one of ERS’ better games. The graphics aren’t as sharp and crisp all the time as some of their others, but it’s not too bad. It was a long game for me. I could only get through 6 chapters in one day. There are a total of 12. Overall, I thought this game was refreshing. I would recommend this if you don’t mind the absence of hidden object scenes. If you’re a fan of ERS and just want good fun, then this just might be the game that you’re looking for. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Game Deserves 5 Stars In Spite of Easier Puzzles

PostedApril 24, 2014

Yanie1020

fromIowa, USA

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Not only are the graphics fantastic, but there's an array of puzzles that may not be that difficult but they sure are fun. And no HOS's! A big plus is the music. I even turned it up! I only remember doing that once or twice before. Music can really make a game for me. If I can enjoy it while I play along it adds so much more. Kudos, ERS, for choosing a great score to go with the fun! I do believe ...Show more

Not only are the graphics fantastic, but there's an array of puzzles that may not be that difficult but they sure are fun. And no HOS's! A big plus is the music. I even turned it up! I only remember doing that once or twice before. Music can really make a game for me. If I can enjoy it while I play along it adds so much more. Kudos, ERS, for choosing a great score to go with the fun! I do believe ERS is now in a tie with Mad Head for my favorite developer. In fact, I'm going to purchase the other Twilight Phenomena game right now. Hope it's as good as this one! Show less

I recommend this game!

+2points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Perfect,so glad it's not tedious mind-numbing hidden object.

PostedJanuary 22, 2013

rierie

fromUK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

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Twilight Phenomena: The Lodgers of House 13

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I trawl through so many 'adventure' games to find one that truly is an adventure game. I was so relieved when there wasn't 1 single Hidden Object scene.Each time I had to leave the game I couldn't wait to play some more, the story kept you wanting to know what was happening and the puzzles were just my level, you had to think a little or use skill but it wasn't way too easy or so hard you had to ...Show more

I trawl through so many 'adventure' games to find one that truly is an adventure game. I was so relieved when there wasn't 1 single Hidden Object scene.Each time I had to leave the game I couldn't wait to play some more, the story kept you wanting to know what was happening and the puzzles were just my level, you had to think a little or use skill but it wasn't way too easy or so hard you had to skip it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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