9: The Dark Side Of Notre Dame Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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GREAT! Entertaining version of Victor Hugo's tale.

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Paris, Festival of Fools .... the gargoyles of Notre Dame came to life and kidnapped a girl.
Help the Police Inspector Charmant to solve this case (Gladriel, the little gargoyle, will also help you).

Outstanding Paris ambiance, great music, graphics extremely well made - you will feel walking around Paris, immersive atmosphere, interesting excerpts of history, like Holy Grail.
Gorgeous Paris ...Show more

Paris, Festival of Fools .... the gargoyles of Notre Dame came to life and kidnapped a girl.
Help the Police Inspector Charmant to solve this case (Gladriel, the little gargoyle, will also help you).

Outstanding Paris ambiance, great music, graphics extremely well made - you will feel walking around Paris, immersive atmosphere, interesting excerpts of history, like Holy Grail.
Gorgeous Paris locations to explore.

Good amount of interactive HOS - not really challenging.
Some great new and different mini games - some challenging, others not.

Three play modes
Eight chapters plus bonus chapter
SG integrated

A first-class HOPA. I'll have an awesome Sunday! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Beautiful Game!

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I quite like this game! You're a detective out to solve the mystery of a missing girl. Sounds boring, but it wasn't too bad! I appreciate that the story is set somewhere besides a dreary castle, too.

Pros:
+ Graphics are super sharp and crisp looking. There are bright colors!
+ HOs have interactive parts and places to zoom in and look.
+ Music is pretty good. Some of it fits the theme of the game ...Show more

I quite like this game! You're a detective out to solve the mystery of a missing girl. Sounds boring, but it wasn't too bad! I appreciate that the story is set somewhere besides a dreary castle, too.

Pros:
+ Graphics are super sharp and crisp looking. There are bright colors!
+ HOs have interactive parts and places to zoom in and look.
+ Music is pretty good. Some of it fits the theme of the game very well.
+ It's nice to hear voiceovers that aren't bad English accents!
+ The game sticks with the French theme even throughout the black bar tips, which is kind of funny.
+ Achievements!
+ Map that lets you jump from scene to scene.

Cons:
- Achievements can't be collected in one go, as in (slight spoiler) you have to play the game multiple times, each in a different game mode, to possibly collect all achievements.
- Character models are a little... lumpy? The faces of some of the characters are a little odd and stick out compared to the lovely graphics everywhere else, but it's not a big deal.

All in all, this is a really nice game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Fantastic! Took my time & savored the experience

PostedFebruary 15, 2013

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9: The Dark Side Of Notre Dame Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME HARD CORE (3rd of 3 modes), no sparkles, no help in map, some black bar hints.

Delightful surprise - This 2nd installment exceeded all expectations. The first "9 The Dark Side" was so fun, original, and challenging I doubted the sequel would get off the ground.

To my delight I actually liked this one even more than the first installment. Notre Dame as a back drop and edgy ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME HARD CORE (3rd of 3 modes), no sparkles, no help in map, some black bar hints.

Delightful surprise - This 2nd installment exceeded all expectations. The first "9 The Dark Side" was so fun, original, and challenging I doubted the sequel would get off the ground.

To my delight I actually liked this one even more than the first installment. Notre Dame as a back drop and edgy storyline (no need to repeat here). The graphics & artwork are inspired. Each area was beautiful serving multiple functions giving the adventurer a lot to investigate. It was interesting and fun start to finish.

This seemed like primarily an adventure game with well thought-out and clever mini-games that varied in difficulty, and a balance of iHOS, all very well done. Due to the adventure aspects it was not always obvious what to do next sending me to the strategy guide more than once which was great.

I have a nit-picky pet peeve which also annoyed me in the first installment - Use something the wrong way or make a bad click and a black bar remark ending "...too bad there is no cavalry to call for help" popped up so repetitively it became grating. -I was hoping for new material.
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GAME CONSTRUCT

MAP=YES. Jump map. In hard core mode is shows only available locations which I appreciated. Don't know if other modes showed more detail.

JOURNAL=NO. Not needed. All background material was available where found throughout game.

COLLECTIBLES=NO. Fine by me.

ACHIEVEMENTS=YES. To get all of them you must play in HARD CORE mode and play the tutorial.

MUSIC=Original and enjoyable but not a lot of variety so it was turned down at mid-point. VOICE OVERS were good - Those who want lips and words in sync might be annoyed.

SIDE-KICK=YES. There is a little Gargoyle who can fly and reach things while making sassy comments.

iHOS=There are a reasonable amount. All well done and enjoyable. Some were "assemble the pieces" that required visits to more than one area to complete.

MINI-GAMES=Plentiful and fun. Most easy others offered some challenge. Examples: Wiring a circuit, runes and codes, one involving photographs of a mime was completely original and fun, magnets, potions, baking, carving.

This game has all the ingredients that intrigue me - gorgeous and historic location, well constructed scenes, lots to see and investigate, challenge in figuring out what to do next, well done balance of iHOS, plentiful interesting and clever mini-games, with a cohesive, non-hurried ending.

Great game! Highly Recommend for those who like adventure and some challenge. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Live gargoyles kidnapping a girl in Paris !!!!

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

Poutoule

fromPoitiers, France

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Played 45 minutes, casual

- 3 modes, casual, advanced, hardcore

- Interactive map that you get shortly after starting the game

- After playing a while you get an amulet that fights evil glyphs

- You will get too a cute little gargoyle, Gladriel, that will help you

- Throughout the game you can get 30 achievements, H0 with no hint, no skip, sharp eye, etc....

- Voice overs (even for a French ...Show more

Played 45 minutes, casual

- 3 modes, casual, advanced, hardcore

- Interactive map that you get shortly after starting the game

- After playing a while you get an amulet that fights evil glyphs

- You will get too a cute little gargoyle, Gladriel, that will help you

- Throughout the game you can get 30 achievements, H0 with no hint, no skip, sharp eye, etc....

- Voice overs (even for a French it's strange to hear our supposed "French" accent while speaking English )

- You'll have to find -in various locations- pieces to built an item

- H0, you interact

- Excellent, inventive mini games, like in the first one

- Superb graphics

- Good music (was quite relieved it wasn't accordion !!!)

A young lady is kidnapped by gargoyles during Paris' festival of fools, up to you to free her.This looks like an excellent game, a straight buy for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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At Last ... A Game That Gives You Puzzles to Make You THINK!

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

AngelRebecca

fromBristol, UK

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Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Have just completed the demo. BRILLIANT! Great story, lovely graphics. Puzzles are original. I encountered 4 in my hour. I skipped one to save time. The puzzles really made me think, which I like. The recent games have all had puzzles that have been on the "easy" side. Makes a nice change to have to think for a while! I purchased the first game in this series but have not played yet. Really ...Show more

Have just completed the demo. BRILLIANT! Great story, lovely graphics. Puzzles are original. I encountered 4 in my hour. I skipped one to save time. The puzzles really made me think, which I like. The recent games have all had puzzles that have been on the "easy" side. Makes a nice change to have to think for a while! I purchased the first game in this series but have not played yet. Really enjoyed this demo. Will certainly be buying this one!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Another great sequel!!!! :))

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

majageorg

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Wow, couldn't stop playing... Breathtaking graphics, wonderful settings, thrilling story, gameplay is very fluently.

3 modes to choose from, a map, which allows you to "travel", hintsystem is very useful outside the HOS. No journal.

Lots of minigames, some are new and some are really challenging.... Not so many HOS (approx. 70 % minigames, 30 % HOS)

And what I already liked in the first game of ...Show more

Wow, couldn't stop playing... Breathtaking graphics, wonderful settings, thrilling story, gameplay is very fluently.

3 modes to choose from, a map, which allows you to "travel", hintsystem is very useful outside the HOS. No journal.

Lots of minigames, some are new and some are really challenging.... Not so many HOS (approx. 70 % minigames, 30 % HOS)

And what I already liked in the first game of this series: We have this guardian amulet, added to the taskbar, whith which we can reveal secret glyphs...

Bonus content: Bonus-chapter, strategy guide, wallpapers, soundtrack, concept-art and 32 achievements to earn!!

You have a lot to do and to explore and that's a lot of fun!!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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It Is FANTASTIQUE!

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

Nilosh

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Otherworld: Omens of Summer Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved the first game of this series and am ecstatic that these developers have once again come up with a wonderful story based on Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Playing the role of Detective, we are summoned to Paris and now must work in secret to solve the mystery of Fleur's abduction during the Festival of Fools. According to Captain Marchant, Supernatural forces are at work and it is ...Show more

I loved the first game of this series and am ecstatic that these developers have once again come up with a wonderful story based on Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Playing the role of Detective, we are summoned to Paris and now must work in secret to solve the mystery of Fleur's abduction during the Festival of Fools. According to Captain Marchant, Supernatural forces are at work and it is up to us to find our vicitm and uncover the secret that surrounds the famous Cathedral of Paris.

We have three game modes to choose from and several achievements to unlock. The only catch here is that in order to get all the achievments, you need to play all three modes which is does give meaning to REPLAY value.

The graphics are sharp, not the best I have seen but still very well don. The artwork is colorful and voice-overs are good with french accents that are not over-exaggerated. Game features a map that not only outlines progress but also allows you to jump. The only thing missing is a journal, but you do collect bits of stories through-out the game.

What really amused me at the very beginning, I thought we were in Paris during the early 1900s. First you are on a train, then you see a carriage, then there is a gramaphone and suddenly you find yourself in front of the museum and there is a car which needs to be unlocked.

Gameplay is your standard HOPA with alot of actions and areas of interest to cover. The HO scenes are heavy on the interaction which makes them interesting. Mini games are interesting and some suprisingly challenging to play which will make many hard-core players happy. There is also the Guardian amulet that is added to your taskbar which you will need to locate the hidden symbols throughout the game.

Having played the demo, it really is a no-brainer on wether this is a game to purchase. Great graphics, interesting story, challenging game play and achievemnts to collect. There is definitely fun to be had here and this game gets 5 stars from me. A great way to spend a cold and wet Sunday afternoon on the Dark Side of Notre Dame. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

48 of 67 found this review helpful

Superb.

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Based on the demo. only. There are three game modes and I played on the middle one. The voice-overs are very good as are the graphics, There is so much to do in this game as well as the usual ho scenes and also a map is provided which has to be found. I found the puzzles were quite hard which I love as I can't see the point of doing something too easy, the story was also extremely gripping and all ...Show more

Based on the demo. only. There are three game modes and I played on the middle one. The voice-overs are very good as are the graphics, There is so much to do in this game as well as the usual ho scenes and also a map is provided which has to be found. I found the puzzles were quite hard which I love as I can't see the point of doing something too easy, the story was also extremely gripping and all in all I cannot wait for the full game to download. The first game in the 9 series was excellent and this one is every bit as good if not better. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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FABULOUS - DEFINITELY ON MY TOP 10 LIST

PostedMarch 5, 2015

charlene_lane

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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

The main game is about rescuing Fleur and the Bonus is about how it all started at the beginning.

Everything about this game was just spot on. There is:

* Casual, Advanced and Hardcore modes;
* Voiceovers;
* Interactive map;
* 32 Achievements;
* Use the amulet to find hidden symbols;
* Gladriel to help you when objects out of reach.

The graphics are superb. ...Show more

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

The main game is about rescuing Fleur and the Bonus is about how it all started at the beginning.

Everything about this game was just spot on. There is:

* Casual, Advanced and Hardcore modes;
* Voiceovers;
* Interactive map;
* 32 Achievements;
* Use the amulet to find hidden symbols;
* Gladriel to help you when objects out of reach.

The graphics are superb. There isn't a huge amount of colour - lots of grays and blacks, but it is very easy to move around and see everything clearly.

Sound is very good. The music is beautiful - orchestral and piano. I loved it.

The hidden object games are straightforward and interactive. These are easy to do and I didn't spend a lot of time on them. There are quite a few of them but they are enjoyable to do.

There were a huge range of mini-games to play. Some of these were move the landmarks to their location, move all the tokens, group tiles together and so much more. You even do some baking and sewing! You collect all the ingredients to make crossants and you collect a needle and golden thread to sew a cloak. I loved them all and didn't skip or hint anything.

You use the red amulet to find hidden symbols - usually six of them. The amulet will glow, so you know when to use it.

You have a gargoyle called Gladriel who will grab objects out of your reach. He can be a bit sarky which made me laugh a couple of times. We only have the company of Gladriel in the main game.

All up the game and bonus took me about 10 hours. Its a good long game and I was disappointed when it ended. I actually enjoyed this game more than 9 The Dark Side.

Definitely recommended. You won't be disappointed with this game. Happy playing fishies. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

21 of 30 found this review helpful

Pretty Awesome!

PostedFebruary 10, 2013

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Oh how I love these fairy tale/folk stories that we read as kids. I was thinking the other day when I finished Headless Horseman that the Hunchback would be a great story and PRESTO, here it is a few days later. I will be watching for the SE as I already spend too much and don't need another CE. Graphics, sounds, and HOs were very well done, but found some puzzles difficult, but I don't have a lot ...Show more

Oh how I love these fairy tale/folk stories that we read as kids. I was thinking the other day when I finished Headless Horseman that the Hunchback would be a great story and PRESTO, here it is a few days later. I will be watching for the SE as I already spend too much and don't need another CE. Graphics, sounds, and HOs were very well done, but found some puzzles difficult, but I don't have a lot of patience for puzzles and could just skip them all. I can't wait to see if this story follows the tale of the Hunchback...please keep these type stories coming. Show less

I recommend this game!

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