Cruel Collections: The Any Wish Hotel > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

128 of 150 found this review helpful

Trust Nobody

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The owner of the Any Wish Hotel has asked for your help, one of their guests have simply vanished, but all of his belongings are still in his room! A stranger keeps appearing out of nowhere and his intentions aren't good, what does he want? Does this have anything to do with the strange glowing butterfly that seems to come and go as well? Your investigation is being sabotaged by the other guests ...Show more

The owner of the Any Wish Hotel has asked for your help, one of their guests have simply vanished, but all of his belongings are still in his room! A stranger keeps appearing out of nowhere and his intentions aren't good, what does he want? Does this have anything to do with the strange glowing butterfly that seems to come and go as well? Your investigation is being sabotaged by the other guests who are paranoid that the "Collector" will come for them as well. Elevators are broken, and stairwells are being barricaded, making your investigation extremely difficult. BF seems to be on a roll lately with some really unique standard edition games. This game has one of those stories that pulls you in and dangles a carrot to push you forward wanting to learn more about the plot. I thought the interactive HOS were well done, many of the items were well concealed with just the right amount of difficulty. Put your thinking cap on and get ready for some of the mini games, they aren't difficult but you do have to use the old noggin to solve them. The one I liked the best was a chess board with 5 chess pieces and the goal was to turn every block green which would indicate the entire grid was defended. Sounds easy but that last little red block drove me nuts! When I play a demo and I become so involved that it surprises me when the demo ends, then I know it's a great game, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Watch Out For What You Wish For at this Motel!

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

jquick

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Here we go....You are an investigator asked by the owner of the Any Wish Hotel to help with the disappearance of one of his guests. This guest has just vanished- owing money and all his belongings are still in his room!
While waiting for the appointment time with the owner you are across the street having a cup of coffee when all of a sudden a strange glowing butterfly lands on your table. As you ...Show more

Here we go....You are an investigator asked by the owner of the Any Wish Hotel to help with the disappearance of one of his guests. This guest has just vanished- owing money and all his belongings are still in his room!
While waiting for the appointment time with the owner you are across the street having a cup of coffee when all of a sudden a strange glowing butterfly lands on your table. As you watch it fly away, it soars straight across the street to the hotel to a window where a very sinister man is staring down at you.
Upon entering the hotel you read the sign in list which is made up of some very "eclectic" clientele. You make your way to the owner's office where you see that sinister man and the owner discussing him being the bait to get you to the hotel. (Note to reader- we are about this time told that the odd butterfly will play a role in this story).
Now the basic info:
You are given 3 game play modes- Casual,Normal and Expert.
There is no vocal dialogue.- reading only.
There is some periodic light background music which I appreciate. I can concentrate on the game and not blasting, sometimes noise!
Graphics are good but not specialized and there are a few scenes that are cartoonish. But that doesn't bother me. I look for the fun factor and lack of getting bored half way through.
The puzzles are standard- but with their own twist. The HOS are interactive lists . I didn't come across any other styles in the portion I played. They are bright and not too cluttered!
Oh yes, you are given a diary with your objectives and notes. Also you are provided with a transport map which indicates where there are tasks still to be done.
To sum everything up for a SE HOPA I had a good time and rated it as such, but as I always suggest, because everyone's tastes are different, give it a try and you be the judge. Have fun fellow fishies! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Fun Game

PostedJanuary 25, 2014

lynnisrich

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Cruel Collections: The Any Wish Hotel

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I loved playing this game.I was surprised that it wasnt a CE.The graphics and sound effects are great.I loved all of the puzzles.Kept me thinking all the way through.
I'd recommend this game to everyone.

I recommend this game!

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Enjoyed!

PostedJanuary 23, 2014

Memonk

fromHoney Brook, Pa. USA

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 thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. The story, the graphics, the music and the length was great. It has been along time since I really enjoyed a game like this. Thanks, we'd like to see more. Thank goodness it wasn't a collectors ed. And the map to go back and forth was great.

I recommend this game!

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AMAZING!

PostedMay 26, 2020

Volauvent

fromHigh Desert, CA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game was introduced to me in a Flash Back sale.

Frankly, I've seldom seen a game like this. A long, wonderful, can't-put-it-down adventure.

The graphics are great, the challenges are really challenging, the HO call outs are accurate, and the perfect story line and adventure are not interrupted by omissions or add-ins out of left field. The devs paid attention to every detail.

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This game was introduced to me in a Flash Back sale.

Frankly, I've seldom seen a game like this. A long, wonderful, can't-put-it-down adventure.

The graphics are great, the challenges are really challenging, the HO call outs are accurate, and the perfect story line and adventure are not interrupted by omissions or add-ins out of left field. The devs paid attention to every detail.

Don't feel bad if you have to use the Hint button more than usual: this game forces you to consider every possible move and in some of the situations, I was forced to give up and click the button. And yes, I was hit with the Duh effect, which forced me to think harder and pay more attention to details.

I HIGHLY recommend this game!. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Instant buy!

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

GlacierMyst

fromCaldwell, ID

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This was an instant buy for me, as I've been waiting for this since I did the beta test. Easy, fun, good for a snowy day.

I recommend this game!

+11points

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5 / 5

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Cute

PostedFebruary 4, 2014

crisgori

fromRome, Italy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Nice graphics and puzzles, well done HOS slightly interactive, good lenght and backtracking.
The only complaint is the lack of voiceovers.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Excellent and long

PostedNovember 7, 2015

roxyfoxy1

fromPike pa

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Many new puzzles. Very long and entertaining. Try it you won't regret it.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Good Game.

PostedJanuary 30, 2019

Marja67

fromSpokane, WA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed this. Pretty graphics. Navigating on through easy. Fun puzzles.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A simple game...3.5 stars

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

dancemom1

fromYakima, WA

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Another SE today (not complaining, tired of nothing but CEs). Not sure why the devs think everything needs to be in cartoon format these days. I don't mind it once in a while, as long as it is a good game and fun to play, but they seem to be backing up rather than moving forward. Today's game isn't bad. Graphics are clear with bright colors. Game play is good, no problems with any glitches, but ...Show more

Another SE today (not complaining, tired of nothing but CEs). Not sure why the devs think everything needs to be in cartoon format these days. I don't mind it once in a while, as long as it is a good game and fun to play, but they seem to be backing up rather than moving forward. Today's game isn't bad. Graphics are clear with bright colors. Game play is good, no problems with any glitches, but moves a bit slowly.

There are no voice overs, just a lot of reading, but you can click through it if you read faster and not miss anything important. This is a very quiet game with sound FX here and there, but otherwise very quiet. The initial music was hauntingly nice, but once you got into the game, it was very sparse and different.

Hint system is very helpful and fills at the usual and customary rate. HOGs are very simple and interactive. They are clear and items are not difficult to find. So far, there hasn't been many. Same with the puzzles. Only ran across a few, but they were very simple as well. The chess game did take some thought and time. There is a lot of running back and forth and visiting the same area a lot. Be sure to check out the entire scene before you leave.

This game is geared more toward the beginner, which is okay, because sometimes that is all I want. Story is nothing new and it is not really challenging. It's just a nice simple game. I will put this in my puddle for purchse another day (like a BOGO).

As always, try it for yourself and see what you think. We all have different tastes in games and you may not care for this one at all. Thanks for the reviews. Show less

I recommend this game!

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