Twilight Phenomena: Strange Menagerie > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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WHAT THIS GAME DOESN'T HAVE JUST DOESN'T EXIST

PostedSeptember 20, 2013

rosekaufmann

fromLos Angeles

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love the imagery. The menagerie is fantastically creative. Some of the ERS' developers certainly have a great imagination and their artistic staff is simply outstanding to interpret the environments so stunningly. Smooth gameplay and outrageously gorgeous graphics. Puzzles vary in variety and complexity and HOS are unusually colorful and pleasant to do (no dull drab fall-asleep HOS here). (You can ...Show more

Love the imagery. The menagerie is fantastically creative. Some of the ERS' developers certainly have a great imagination and their artistic staff is simply outstanding to interpret the environments so stunningly. Smooth gameplay and outrageously gorgeous graphics. Puzzles vary in variety and complexity and HOS are unusually colorful and pleasant to do (no dull drab fall-asleep HOS here). (You can do mini-games if you don't care for HOS.)

Lots to do and locations to explore. The story is cohesive and skillfully told. A lot of attention to details and every aspect has been well thought out. Especially like the racoon helper - love that he keeps overeating whenever there's anything edible in sight and you can buy his personalized wardrobe. It's a hoot!

This is one of the best games to come out in the recent weeks. As with all ERS games, the production values are exceptional. They must have the best creative staff around. A real pleasure to play. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Differences to the Collector's Edition... :)

PostedSeptember 20, 2013

majageorg

fromBlack Forest - Germany

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved to play the Collector’s Edition of this one…. Just tried the Standard-Edition to find any differences.

This game ends conclusively after 3,5 hours in the 2nd mode. Bonus-chapter offered in the CE is an additional story. Mentionable Extras ONLY available in the CE: lots of achievements, 20 bars of soap to collect: They are needed for your racoon, as it first washes his clothes before ...Show more

I loved to play the Collector’s Edition of this one…. Just tried the Standard-Edition to find any differences.

This game ends conclusively after 3,5 hours in the 2nd mode. Bonus-chapter offered in the CE is an additional story. Mentionable Extras ONLY available in the CE: lots of achievements, 20 bars of soap to collect: They are needed for your racoon, as it first washes his clothes before wearing them (has nothing to do with the game though), replayable minigames and hidden-object-scenes, strategy guide.

There were no hidden object scenes in the first game.. This time we also have 14 HOS, some played twice: slightly interactive from list, searching for silhouettes, 15 related items or 10 pairs. Instead of playing a HOS, you may switch into a minigame.

We have 17 minigames/ puzzles, some of them wellknown like rotation-puzzles or sliders and some brandnew ones. In some of them you have the option to choose if you want to play the puzzle casual or hard.

Facts: 3 modes plus custom-mode to choose from (you can change the play-mode during the game), 6 chapters, lockable inventory, direction giving hint, map showing active areas and allowing you to jump, detailed journal, a racoon is your helping friend (very funny!)

Still a high recommendable adventure, worth a try!! :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Love This Series!

PostedMay 1, 2014

Yanie1020

fromIowa, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

The is the second of the Twilight Phenomena series. They're both 5 star games for me but I have to say the first one was a little better. Both have good graphics, good puzzles, good voice overs, and good music. The second has HOS's, which I'm not crazy about, but I wasn't bombarded with them. This won't be 5 star for some, but I'm basing this rating on how much fun I had with it. I think most will ...Show more

The is the second of the Twilight Phenomena series. They're both 5 star games for me but I have to say the first one was a little better. Both have good graphics, good puzzles, good voice overs, and good music. The second has HOS's, which I'm not crazy about, but I wasn't bombarded with them. This won't be 5 star for some, but I'm basing this rating on how much fun I had with it. I think most will really enjoy this game. I played on hard core mode and never used a hint, but I'm extremely patient and I like to find the solutions myself. I was stuck for a while a couple of times. Just the amount of challenge I like. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great fun...

PostedAugust 19, 2015

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I knew from the moment I heard the first voice-over that this game was going to have to been taken with tongue in cheek. What fun the developers must have had making this!

From the Christopher Lloyd looking scientist to the fun time game play, it was 5 star. Graphics and animations were great, HOS pretty much same-on, but the puzzles were somewhat unique and fun to play. Transporter map was kind ...Show more

I knew from the moment I heard the first voice-over that this game was going to have to been taken with tongue in cheek. What fun the developers must have had making this!

From the Christopher Lloyd looking scientist to the fun time game play, it was 5 star. Graphics and animations were great, HOS pretty much same-on, but the puzzles were somewhat unique and fun to play. Transporter map was kind of useless since it didn't really tell you were the next action was so I used the hint to move around.

There were some challenges, but for the most part, just fun to play with its odd storyline and fun characters. The only downer was that dumb raccoon. He was fairly useless and not sure why he was put in. Nice length for a SE and you can Customize the gameplay. Good job devs!

A definite 5 out of 5 for me. Don't be so serious about it, just "chill" and have fun! Definitely recommend. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Loved this game!

PostedAugust 23, 2015

genieart09

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really enjoyed playing this. I like the graphics, the puzzles were good, some harder than others. Once I started, I could not stop and it was quite a long game. Highly recommended!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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STRANGE PHENOMENA IN MEXICO!

PostedSeptember 20, 2013

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is a good game, but it won't blow your socks off. A sinister doctor has been experimenting with crossing animal DNA but has gone one step further by injecting several animals DNA into your cousin! In the CE version you will earn clothing for a raccoon that has befriended you and when you collect 5 items of the ensemble then you can change outfits. With the SE you still befriend the hungry ...Show more

This is a good game, but it won't blow your socks off. A sinister doctor has been experimenting with crossing animal DNA but has gone one step further by injecting several animals DNA into your cousin! In the CE version you will earn clothing for a raccoon that has befriended you and when you collect 5 items of the ensemble then you can change outfits. With the SE you still befriend the hungry critter but no outfits to don. This is a pretty easy game to figure out and there really aren't any HOS but rather a find 15 items that the Myan Indians didn't use or a progressive silhouetted item where you find the shadowed items and then use those items in the scene. The graphics aren't the best either but there are a lot of pastel colors to brighten up the game. Mini games are fairly simple and many of them have a casual or hard setting which makes it nice and you can choose a customized game difficulty which is another feature I liked. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Engaging & Fun

PostedSeptember 23, 2013

JustTheFacts

fromRural Western Australia

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

BASED ON FULL DEMO

I loved “Calavera: Day Of The Dead”, did you? If the answer is yes, you are sure to like this one. It has that same offbeat style, and Central American locales and theme, done as only ERS can do. If, however, you are a great fan of the first “Twilight Phenomena”, you may not be so excited about finding HO scenes in this one. But they’re colourful and varied, with the option to ...Show more

BASED ON FULL DEMO

I loved “Calavera: Day Of The Dead”, did you? If the answer is yes, you are sure to like this one. It has that same offbeat style, and Central American locales and theme, done as only ERS can do. If, however, you are a great fan of the first “Twilight Phenomena”, you may not be so excited about finding HO scenes in this one. But they’re colourful and varied, with the option to play an interesting and challenging mini-game instead, and well-integrated into the game world.

The other puzzles are also varied and enjoyable, and I didn’t find any of them either too difficult or too easy, there is a nice mix. The adventure gameplay can be a bit odd at times, but there is a directional hint, and an interactive jump map, plus the journal. We also have an assistant (yes, he’s cute, and funny, and in the CE version, you can dress him up in costumes). He is not helpful, though, unless you feed him!

The game also has many options for you to customise the difficulty level regarding sparkles, black bar help, hint and skip.

The game starts with a character breathlessly telling us of the trouble she has found herself in – which turns out to be becoming an willing part of an experiment using the DNA of animals in humans.

For once, we arrive at the scene without having crash landed something, with a simple page of paper outside the front of the house our friend is, presumably, in. Our arrival is a bit daunting anyway though, as the occupant of the house shoots a tranquiliser dart at us!

I am still of two minds about whether the CE or SE is the better game. I guess in the end it comes down to how much you enjoy the bells and whistles of achievements and collectibles and dressing up the raccoon. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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I liked it fun to play

PostedSeptember 20, 2013

neilskinut

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

ERS can make great games and this one is just as good. Fun to play. Not really hard at all.
Hint button works great, has a map. Puzzles are good and the HOS are also good. Not that many HOS. Has voice over and good graphics. Good fun game.
I have played all of them and this one is a little different in play but still good. This game is really pretty easy.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Different in a good way!

PostedSeptember 20, 2013

micheleappleyard

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked twist with the combination of animal DNA. You can also choose what help you can get or none at all in the custom mode.
It's not always spelled out what to do next, which is why I liked it. The graphics are a bit pedestrian. But all in all it's a good game.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

this was a pretty good game

PostedSeptember 13, 2015

denniann2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

it has a custom level and a map and a journal. you are looking for a girl and her fiancee and you have to unravels all kind of things to finally find them before the evil in this game turn both into mutants. the girl is the last one you. somehow he can mutate humans and draw from them in the animal form this was a somewhat strange game. sequel...probably

I recommend this game!

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