Esoterica: Hollow Earth > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

63 of 69 found this review helpful

Great "Art Deco" Theme Game!

PostedJanuary 7, 2014

Sante001

fromDublin, OH

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Wow! I was impressed with the art deco 1920-30's graphic art from the beginning. The graphics remind me of old time movies or graphic novels. Hidden object scenes are of high quality. Some of the scenes require interaction. Puzzles uniquely different though not difficult. Puzzles have a skip option which I didn't use since it was more fun to solve the puzzles then to skip them. Storyline not ...Show more

Wow! I was impressed with the art deco 1920-30's graphic art from the beginning. The graphics remind me of old time movies or graphic novels. Hidden object scenes are of high quality. Some of the scenes require interaction. Puzzles uniquely different though not difficult. Puzzles have a skip option which I didn't use since it was more fun to solve the puzzles then to skip them. Storyline not uniquely different from so many others -- lost grandfather, find grandfather, but done with a differences. I'm off to purchase the game to finish it. Five thumbs!!!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

64 of 72 found this review helpful

Five Stars for an SE game

PostedJanuary 7, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This game has you playing the granddaughter of a scientist/archaeologist looking for a lost civilization underground. He's being tailed by some suspicious villains. Naturally, you have to save your grandpa!

Pros:
+ Really nice graphics (minus in the cutscenes). They're sort of cartoony, but in a good way.
+ The main character is likeable.
+ The hidden object scenes are nicely done.
+ Puzzles are ...Show more

This game has you playing the granddaughter of a scientist/archaeologist looking for a lost civilization underground. He's being tailed by some suspicious villains. Naturally, you have to save your grandpa!

Pros:
+ Really nice graphics (minus in the cutscenes). They're sort of cartoony, but in a good way.
+ The main character is likeable.
+ The hidden object scenes are nicely done.
+ Puzzles are interesting, although nothing new there.
+ The voiceovers are kind of corny, but it's funny.

Cons:
- The cutscenes are in a comic book style that might put people off at first.
- There's no map, but you don't really need one.

There are no bells and whistles here, really. However, this is a quality game for a standard edition-only game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

22 of 23 found this review helpful

Gorgeous Artwork, Very Unique

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

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Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone Collector's Edition

(51)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Although this isn't a particularly challenging game, it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Big Fish has been putting out one fantastic game after another lately and I have been a very happy HOPA player. Because this isn't a CE, we don't have a map or strategy guide, so I did get lost a couple of times. But eventually, I just started enjoying the ride. This has simply beautiful artwork, which, ...Show more

Although this isn't a particularly challenging game, it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Big Fish has been putting out one fantastic game after another lately and I have been a very happy HOPA player. Because this isn't a CE, we don't have a map or strategy guide, so I did get lost a couple of times. But eventually, I just started enjoying the ride. This has simply beautiful artwork, which, as one other reviewer mentioned, is 20s/30s Art Deco. Good music, enjoyable plot (told from two viewpoints), and certainly worthy of good reviews. Ignore the couple of people who rated this low. It's wonderful. Show less

I recommend this game!

+21points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

18 of 19 found this review helpful

Interesting, Ejoyable, Relaxing Game!

PostedFebruary 17, 2014

pcpat923

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Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

Bluebeard's Castle: Son of the Heartless

(78)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

After going through no less than 15 (razzle dazzle 'em) CE games, I settled on just 2 CE and 2 Standard--this little gem and one other which I added as a Current Favorite.

Mama Mia is getting tired of all the glitz. Give me the good old games! How about, just a good game?

Has an interesting story line. Yes, the game is a little dated, but, so am I. Not interested in the bevy of extra colorful ...Show more

After going through no less than 15 (razzle dazzle 'em) CE games, I settled on just 2 CE and 2 Standard--this little gem and one other which I added as a Current Favorite.

Mama Mia is getting tired of all the glitz. Give me the good old games! How about, just a good game?

Has an interesting story line. Yes, the game is a little dated, but, so am I. Not interested in the bevy of extra colorful games where I have to hunt for objects to pick up. Oh, goody! I found the thousandth pair of scissors! ^_^

Help find this young lady's Grandfather! He is in grave danger and needs our help! A gem to be enjoyed by all age group gamers if you want to relax and not worry about finding 10 objects in 10 seconds or collecting whatever along the way. Just have fun and play the game!
Enjoy! -Mama Mia- Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 14 found this review helpful

A Nice Change (based on completion of game)

PostedJanuary 14, 2014

Scobeaux

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Having just finished a rather dark, grim and gloomy werewolf story (which I also loved), I found this game to be such a treat! The scenes were beautiful, clear and bright. Even the prison laboratory was art deco! The graphics were extremely well-done - they really added so much to the story. Definitely a 10 out of 10! The plot was pretty goofy but it was imaginative and I really enjoyed the way ...Show more

Having just finished a rather dark, grim and gloomy werewolf story (which I also loved), I found this game to be such a treat! The scenes were beautiful, clear and bright. Even the prison laboratory was art deco! The graphics were extremely well-done - they really added so much to the story. Definitely a 10 out of 10! The plot was pretty goofy but it was imaginative and I really enjoyed the way the second scene (with the grandfather) mirrored the first but at an earlier point in time. The music was better than average and not annoying. Most of the mini-games were pretty easy but there were some stumpers in there that I did not manage to figure out even though it seemed as if I had all the ducks in a row - this is where a walk-through would have been welcome. Of course you can skip but you want to know what is the right answer! This was the only negative and did not really detract from the story. I would love to see more games like this. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

11 of 13 found this review helpful

It's A Buy For Me

PostedJanuary 9, 2014

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Baking Success

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Relaxing, fun and I was surprised at how absolutely beautiful it is to look at.

I recommend this game!

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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If You Love Sci-Fi, Hop Aboard The Subterrene!

PostedApril 22, 2017

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Esoterica: Hollow Earth

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Esoterica: Hollow Earth is a most splendid game about an advanced civilization and a hidden continent called Agartha. We travel via a great big drill-like vessel with Stephanie Stone, in search of her missing grandfather. He is a great scientist who has not returned from his travels to inner-earth.

Agartha's technology is light years beyond our own and contains many secrets that need to remain ...Show more

Esoterica: Hollow Earth is a most splendid game about an advanced civilization and a hidden continent called Agartha. We travel via a great big drill-like vessel with Stephanie Stone, in search of her missing grandfather. He is a great scientist who has not returned from his travels to inner-earth.

Agartha's technology is light years beyond our own and contains many secrets that need to remain secret. The evil, power-hungry Dr. Korsakov will surely destroy the Earth if he discovers these secrets first! He is the villainous thorn in Stephanie's side.

Our story starts out in the Deco era of the 1920s and takes us to a tremendous tech-influenced society. We travel with Stephanie and Samson the Robot on an adventure greater than any you can ever imagine! There is so much I want to share, but it would absolutely rob you of making a great discovery for yourself, overflowing with beauty and amazing things. Don't want to spoil any of it!

Esoterica is exquisite with its gorgeous, hand-drawn graphics. The game starts rather so-so and a little slow, but do not make the mistake of quitting. You will miss out on the best game ever.

The dreamlike, imaginative scenes, sharp, clear imagery, the magnificent rendering of the creatures and characters is divine and truly displays the fantastic creative genius of the artists and game creators. Quality from top to bottom! EVERYTHING was perfectly done and the colors were as if a rainbow dripped down from the sky and drenched the landscape in a veil of beauty.

Collect the 29 gold punch cards scattered throughout the game, they are important to the story and the understanding of Agartha's technology. Lots of dialogue but very easy to read and follow, also important and pay attention to the device that reads the punch cards. There are MANY locations to explore, lots of wonderful puzzles and the HOGs are easy on the eyes and provide enough challenge to delight everyone. I loved all the puzzles and HOGs!

You'll figure out how the game works without much trouble and I suggest taking it slow, to immerse yourself in a magical place you may be reluctant to leave.

It is a nice long game with a directional map, a great journal, goal list, and hint and punch card buttons. It is pretty easy to manage your navigation. If you have a lively imagination and a love for the extraordinary, please don't let this fantastic game slip away!

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I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 11 found this review helpful

Brillant game

PostedJanuary 21, 2014

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved it ... Superb graphics. Only the ending was a bit abrupt. I can only reccomend this game.

+5points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 15 found this review helpful

great

PostedJanuary 13, 2014

shadowdentist

fromSaudi Aabia , Jeddah

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

this is really the best location for usefull games for children and adults too
i dont stop play every day when i have free time

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Esoterica: Hollow Earth

PostedJanuary 7, 2014

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Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

Another biggie and not far off 1GB I love games based on science

I recommend this game!

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