Violett > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

128 of 142 found this review helpful

Wow! What a treat! How clever!

PostedApril 9, 2014

asmatcollector

fromflorida

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

When, very curious about what others had to say, after playing, and pondering on this such amazingly different and refreshing game, for the full demo hour, I felt the sudden urge to search through the criticism that was left today and I was taken aback by all the the negativity expressed by the few that had already given up on it!! It was undeserved as far as I am concerned, but I am aware that we ...Show more

When, very curious about what others had to say, after playing, and pondering on this such amazingly different and refreshing game, for the full demo hour, I felt the sudden urge to search through the criticism that was left today and I was taken aback by all the the negativity expressed by the few that had already given up on it!! It was undeserved as far as I am concerned, but I am aware that we all have different needs of course. I had to jump in right away though, to help raise the level of the approving stars at once, as someone comes up with something amazing and different, intelligent, cute as could be, (but hard as well I agree, and why not?) meant to exercise our grey matter like few others games I have ever played here (but not impossible to solve with some wit and patience), and gets the boot!.
So, there are no hints, or so few: that is because we are supposed to use our brain! Isn't it what the games are for?
Good, with little help, harder to cheat and the game shall be solved with patience and common sense, which so many games do not offer, as this one does!
This is refreshing for a change as too many games, lately, offer so little challenge or too much help, so much so that one is tempted to give up before even trying, especially when the plots resemble each other too much! If a game does not challenge me enough, tests my brain's pride personally and trigger my desire to beat it, I may press on the hint button myself just to get it over with.
We just finished the demo, my 6 years old granddaughter and I, so far: And we will buying it, that I can promise!!
We both want to beat this game in the worse way, this has never happened before, we have never been this compelled brainwise by any game, snobbed by it, ticked off by it, because at times it gets the better of us, all to the credit of the developper!
First I played it for 30 minutes by myself, quite frustrated at times, I have to admit, but not frustrated as wanting to quit, on the contrary, frustrated as wanting to beat it at any cost! The game pressed on all my challenge buttons, incredibly so, I could feel my brain cells tingling as I felt an urge to beat this worthy adversary and continue on, could not wait to pass to the next scene because I knew that, by then, I would have truly earned it!!
After 30 mns, I gave up because i wanted to leave 30 mns for my granddaughter to try it as I feel the money is better spent when we both like a GAME so I waited for my 6 years old pal's return from school and we tackled it together this time. I started it again from the beginning for her. Her brain functions differently than most: in school, she learns things on her own, using different methods than her teacher and arriving at the same result thru improvisation of her own so I could not wait to test her with this and I had a feeling, with her in toe, that we would somewhat conquer the first 2 or 3 scenes in the 30 mns we had left. I was not wrong! I spent 20 mns just trying to tilt the bottle without succeeding when i was alone and she did it in a snap (OR 2)! I had read the comments of the other person who liked the game along with us, and he spend 30 mns trying to get the fly to go into the bottle. My granddaughter did it in 5!
It would have taken me 30 mns or more as well,that is what I mean about a brain that functions differently than most!
She is very smart, but yet she is also a child and had a blast making Violett tumble down the stairs over and over again, she was laughing so hard it was a pleasure!
I recommend this game to anyone that wishes to be challenged, amused by a different kind of cleverness, it is not a child's game but a fun and bizarre adventure for all ages testing one's potential and ressources in overcoming obstacles. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

23 of 23 found this review helpful

Simply gorgeous

PostedOctober 22, 2014

jenjarrett

fromRussia

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I would have called this game "new" or "refreshing" had it not been very much like the quests I loved to play some fifteen years ago. Back then you did not get detailed gameplay instructions from every single character you meet, you know. You had to acutally use your brain. This game was a nice flashback. Gorgeous graphics, mesmerizing music, exquisite humour, charming characters - this game has ...Show more

I would have called this game "new" or "refreshing" had it not been very much like the quests I loved to play some fifteen years ago. Back then you did not get detailed gameplay instructions from every single character you meet, you know. You had to acutally use your brain. This game was a nice flashback. Gorgeous graphics, mesmerizing music, exquisite humour, charming characters - this game has it all to please an aesthete gamer. It reminded me very much of "Alice in Wonderland" - and maybe it was indeed inspired by the classic book. If you feel that your grey matter is getting stale and needs some exercise, this game is highly recommended for you. To my greatest shame, I had to retreat to the walkthrough... more times than I would like to admit, but I enjoyed playing nevertheless. Definitely one of my all-time favourites now. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

20 of 22 found this review helpful

Hard to resist

PostedApril 13, 2014

calton

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really like this game. I enjoy a good challenge. It requires that you take a deep breath (there is no time clock), look around you for solutions (knowing that they are there) and enjoy the adventure. If you are looking for a game that tells you what to do, this is not the game you want.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

16 of 18 found this review helpful

I loved it

PostedApril 14, 2014

niteflia

fromAshburton, New Zealand

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Violett

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

When I saw all the negative reviews I was a bit wary at first. After the first scene I was hooked. It's not for the faint-hearted that's for sure! I'm not going to go on about the graphics etc, others have done all that and much better than I could have but I found the pictures clear and not to dark so my less than youthful eyes were happy, lol.
I enjoy a challenge and hate having my hand held ...Show more

When I saw all the negative reviews I was a bit wary at first. After the first scene I was hooked. It's not for the faint-hearted that's for sure! I'm not going to go on about the graphics etc, others have done all that and much better than I could have but I found the pictures clear and not to dark so my less than youthful eyes were happy, lol.
I enjoy a challenge and hate having my hand held throughout a game so this was just perfect. To the developers, keep them coming, but maybe next time a bit more of a story line would entice a few more people to persevere with it.
I will be buying this game and most definitely recommend it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Delightful, Fun, Refreshing, a little Bizarre

PostedApril 10, 2014

Sirocco

fromVancouver, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Violett

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

No, I have not finished this game and I am sure it will take me a very long time. It reminds me a little of those wonderful puzzle doors in Ravenhearst except you Violett are the tool that can be used to make the puzzle reveal it's wonders. I know I will want to finish this game even if it takes me years and it might. It looks like a perfect game to complete a scene or two then leave it and come ...Show more

No, I have not finished this game and I am sure it will take me a very long time. It reminds me a little of those wonderful puzzle doors in Ravenhearst except you Violett are the tool that can be used to make the puzzle reveal it's wonders. I know I will want to finish this game even if it takes me years and it might. It looks like a perfect game to complete a scene or two then leave it and come back again the next day; treat it as one door or puzzle at a time. If you are not amused at once and have a low tolerance for frustration you could cheat and cook or do whatever, while the next hint recharges as it is quite slow. You might burn some meals! Once I got the hang of it I was vastly amused and I hate to see an imaginative game like this sink with two stars because the game is not holding you hand and guiding the way. Light the darkened path with your brain, yes, you can do it and this is wonderful after the recent batch of games that have you endlessly sticking obviously shaped items into difficult locks! This is the whole point of gaming not just to be spoon fed in a fantasy environment and you are dealing with a lover of Dark Parables and Moonfell Wood but many new games could be played by a five year old and as an adult I have become very bored with them. Violett is just the ticket! Quirky, imaginative and fun! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

106 of 157 found this review helpful

Frustration Level HIGH!

PostedApril 9, 2014

Nilosh

fromIstanbul, Turkey

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Remember the days of Room Escape games? Where you had to solve a series of puzzles in order to exit a lock room or car? well this is a warning: this game is not for everyone.
For gamers who enjoy the traditional HOPA or adventure gamei you will probably not be a great fan of this paticular genre. It is by far very different from the Drawn series but has a more simplistic style, yet is far more ...Show more

Remember the days of Room Escape games? Where you had to solve a series of puzzles in order to exit a lock room or car? well this is a warning: this game is not for everyone.
For gamers who enjoy the traditional HOPA or adventure gamei you will probably not be a great fan of this paticular genre. It is by far very different from the Drawn series but has a more simplistic style, yet is far more challenging that the classic HOPA games.

I have always been a fan of these type of games, and honestly I enjoy the rare opportunity to sweat through a game that tests my patience and compels me to use my brain once in a while. Pushing through with intense focus and determination, while avoiding the urge to pull out my hair, I find that having completed a task offers me a sense of accomplishment. Having played the demo, I was able to only get through two scenes and now I yearn to continue and having said that, I probably will be balked at by many for giving this game 5 stars. What can I say, I enjoyed the simplicity and yet the intricate puzzles involved and I anticipate that I will be amongst the minority who do enjoy this genre as much as I do.

Our story is about Violett, a young girl who has been dragged by her folks to the countryside where she now lives out a lonely childhood existence. One day, while sulking in her bedroom, she notices something shining in the mousehold and upon close inspection, Violett suddenly is thrown into a different world inside another dimension where adventure, and danger awaits her and you. Inspired by many popular stories, Violett needs to use her wits to escape the clutches of the evil Queen Spider and find her way back home.

With graphics is somewhat crude, more in an anime style but less sophisticated. Cartoon artwork makes the game appear more surreal rather than just plain childish. Once I got to the main menu, confusion struck and I still could not find a profile name section. Violett offers no levels of difficulty but the choice of helpful hint is offered as an option. Like I said, confusion sets in from the start and there are no instructions or texts to read or any legible voice-overs that offer direction, but rather a variety of comical sound effects that make the entire game appear a bit insane. There are some helpful hints during gameplay like small drawings and arrows and nods of heads that will offer some sort of direction. You do have a diary and there are pages to pick up along the way. You hint system only offers four pictures for every scene but basically you are on your own and you really need to figure things out, hence the word Puzzle Game.

There are collectables, collecting small colored balls and some inventory items. I will be honest and tell you guys that I have not yet decyphered the use of the small colored balls or the the gadget that looks like a whistle. As there are no instructions, I really am just getting the feel of the game and already my frustration level is high. You will understand what I mean when you try to figure out how to get the fly into the bottle in the second scene. That took me over 30 minutes to solve that one puzzle without using any visual hint but finallu I had to succumb to pressing for all four hints in order to solve that one puzzle. (to be honest, even with hints I had the most difficult time with it).

I wish I could tell you more about game mechanics, so far I found it extremely frustrating and challenging as well as a bit bizzarre but nevertheless, I am loving it so far. I do welcome a walkthough as the hints are not as helpfull as I like them to be. And if anyone has figured out what those darn balls are about, I welcome the help. I think for those who do enjoy these types of puzzles, Violett will deffinitely keep you busy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Violett, a fun puzzle and hidden object game.

PostedApril 29, 2015

lilithadams

fromNantwich, UK

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Violett

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is one of my most favourite games of all time. Violett is a quirky character. She is adventurous, cute and captivating.
This game tests a gamers IQ. The graphics are brilliant.
I was so disappointed when I finished it, I wanted to go on forever. I wish there were more games of this ilk.
I recommend this to anyone who loves a challenge.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great, different puzzle game!

PostedMay 6, 2014

riefer

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I usually don't do reviews, but this one has been so down-rated by people who don't like this kind of game that I thought I should come on and help out the score.

If you like games where it's clear what to do next and you just follow along, then do not play this game. It's not a HOG or a HOPA. It's in the puzzle category, but in my opinion it should have been in the adventure category. It's ...Show more

I usually don't do reviews, but this one has been so down-rated by people who don't like this kind of game that I thought I should come on and help out the score.

If you like games where it's clear what to do next and you just follow along, then do not play this game. It's not a HOG or a HOPA. It's in the puzzle category, but in my opinion it should have been in the adventure category. It's similar to the old-school adventure games that used to be so popular, before developers got lazy. Nothing is explained to you, and you have to experiment and try things to figure it out. If you don't want to do that, don't play it. If you like to play that way, then this game is absolutely fantastic! I love it when you have to actually think to finish a game. Too many of the hidden object games on here are basically guaranteed wins. You just keep doing the obvious thing, and eventually you get to the end. This one, you really have to work at. It gets the brain churning!

Maybe it would have scored better if it was in the adventure category, but it seems that people don't really check the categories before coming on here and complaining anyway, so it may not have made a difference. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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QUIRKY FUN!!! ***Not a HOG!***

PostedJuly 11, 2016

adventure_delia

fromSalish Sea, Canada

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I LOVE finding weird, imaginitave, wonderful, quirky games... that actually make you THINK. This games is beautifully done and delivers exactly what an Adventure/Puzzler is looking for.

Highly reccommended!!!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

9 of 13 found this review helpful

Very different, challenging, and frustrating. Loved it!

PostedApril 11, 2014

boomboomchick

fromEastern Shore of Maryland

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've gotten spoiled by games that lead you through the steps with maps and sparkles. This game woke me up and made me think! Even though it was frustrating, it was a great challenge and I loved it!

I recommend this game!

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