Family Mysteries: Criminal Mindset Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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I love a good story

PostedJuly 9, 2020

Cyril48

fromNew Zealand

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

For me I find this very interesting and at the moment I am hooked.
There are some who will wish there were more hogs but for me I am a puzzle fiend and find these puzzles very appealing.

I did find however that sometimes I had to click on an item more than once. I was certain I was right so used the hint and it confirmed and after several more clicks it worked.

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For me I find this very interesting and at the moment I am hooked.
There are some who will wish there were more hogs but for me I am a puzzle fiend and find these puzzles very appealing.

I did find however that sometimes I had to click on an item more than once. I was certain I was right so used the hint and it confirmed and after several more clicks it worked.

Usually I would say to skip all the banter to get the most out of your demo, not in this case, you need to know the story so bear with it.

I love that you can custom set the difficulty so you can make it as easy or as hard as you want so if you want it hard but with just the odd help you can do that.

Others are more descriptive about the game than I am, I just give you a few pointers to hopefully put you in the right direction. Enjoy Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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I've Long Been Waiting For A Good Sci-Fi

PostedJuly 9, 2020

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Campfire Legends: The Last Act

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

but unfortunately I won't be buying this one. I played and enjoyed the entire demo but another review claims there are 41 mini-games and that is just far too many. When considering the amount of time spent on games, it doesn't leave much room for the actual story/adventure. Also, there's not much in the way of extras to justify my paying extra $$ for the CE.

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but unfortunately I won't be buying this one. I played and enjoyed the entire demo but another review claims there are 41 mini-games and that is just far too many. When considering the amount of time spent on games, it doesn't leave much room for the actual story/adventure. Also, there's not much in the way of extras to justify my paying extra $$ for the CE.

The theme involving mind control makes a very interesting story and a more adult style of entertainment. I thought the graphics were excellent, very sharp and color-appropriate. The tasks were not a burden to accomplish. The game moved along at a good clip and ran without any glitches or stalls on my PC. I especially liked not finding demons and devilish characters along the way; just the typical villains expected to be associated with control and profit in a sci-fi based story.

I am not doubting the quality of this game, this developer doesn't bring us junk. If not for the crazy amount of mini-games I would definitely buy this scifi thriller, but not the CE since it offers so few extras. If you are an avid puzzle lover, this game should be perfect for you. Even though it is not for me, it would not be right to deduct stars from my rating. It seems worthy of 5 stars regardless of my opinion regarding the games. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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FINALLY no goblins, spirits or wizards!

PostedJuly 12, 2020

Gadyhen

fromSan Antonio, TX

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I wait patiently for new games that are rooted in modernity. I bought this without hesitation and am not a bit disappointed! It's a good, long game, not a lot of bling (but that's ok), storyline that actually held my interest, minimal back-and-forth through the scenes. The graphics are crisp, clear, in-focus with not overly-done color saturation that I'm seeing in many of the newer games these ...Show more

I wait patiently for new games that are rooted in modernity. I bought this without hesitation and am not a bit disappointed! It's a good, long game, not a lot of bling (but that's ok), storyline that actually held my interest, minimal back-and-forth through the scenes. The graphics are crisp, clear, in-focus with not overly-done color saturation that I'm seeing in many of the newer games these days. I was a little put-off by previous comments in the ratings about too many puzzles, but I found the puzzles delightfully refreshing yet challenging and mostly easy enough that I wasn't almost instantly hitting the skip button. Actually, I feel there is a good balance between HOs and puzzles. All-in-all, this is a good thriller that I highly recommend if you're looking for a change from castles, witches, golems, spooks and, well, the unreal. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Yes!! Actual Mysterious Historical Events

PostedJuly 16, 2020

caseyduhamel

fromSouth Dakota

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

As they say, truth is stranger than fiction! If you are tired of dwarves, elves, specters, ghosts, witches, other-worldlies kidnapping your relatives, haunted hotels, princesses, and having to save the world ad nauseum then you'll love this game! Granted, the graphics are well done but not particularly atmospheric. Great story line- MK Ultra: a historically CIA biggie! Thank God, the HOGs are at a ...Show more

As they say, truth is stranger than fiction! If you are tired of dwarves, elves, specters, ghosts, witches, other-worldlies kidnapping your relatives, haunted hotels, princesses, and having to save the world ad nauseum then you'll love this game! Granted, the graphics are well done but not particularly atmospheric. Great story line- MK Ultra: a historically CIA biggie! Thank God, the HOGs are at a minimum and lots of puzzles which I love! Great job here developers! I am loving every minute of it! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

41 of 51 found this review helpful

Absolutely Loving this game!

PostedJuly 9, 2020

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fromJacksonville, Florida

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Word

Current Favorite:

Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises Collector's Edition

(31)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm absolutely loving this game and I intend on buying it just as soon as we have a good sales promotion. I normally do not buy the CE but I'm enjoying this Sci-fi-ish, medical-ish game and I don't want to wait until the SE comes out in a month.
The graphics are clear and bright, the hidden object scenes are fun and interactive and the puzzles are different and a whole lot of fun, with a few that ...Show more

I'm absolutely loving this game and I intend on buying it just as soon as we have a good sales promotion. I normally do not buy the CE but I'm enjoying this Sci-fi-ish, medical-ish game and I don't want to wait until the SE comes out in a month.
The graphics are clear and bright, the hidden object scenes are fun and interactive and the puzzles are different and a whole lot of fun, with a few that take a bit of thought. I was amazed and delighted when a badge popped up saying I had completed 5 games without skipping unheard of for me.
I love games that take place in modern type environments and that's what this is, so far I've been in my apartment, and in a lab.
I just finished Family Mysteries Poisonous Promises and I really, really enjoyed that game. I noticed that many people did not like it but I thought it was great. I'm in the process of playing Echoes of Tomorrow which garnered a lot of high ratings so hopefully, I'll really enjoy this game too but so far I'm not enjoying it as much as Poisonous Promises and this game, but I heard it gets better as you move on so we'll see.
Yes, I highly recommend this game or at least demo it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

7 of 8 found this review helpful

Really fantastic. Best HOP in a while.

PostedJuly 24, 2020

SaraBlue72

fromTexas

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Really great game because it is not your usually cookie cutter HOP. I play a LOT of these and I'm always looking for the "originals".
Mini-games - they took it up several notches. This was my favorite part. Different, challenging, not your usual. They were thinking outside the box on these, but they are not so weird they are unsolvable. Especially loved the combination multi-step ...Show more

Really great game because it is not your usually cookie cutter HOP. I play a LOT of these and I'm always looking for the "originals".
Mini-games - they took it up several notches. This was my favorite part. Different, challenging, not your usual. They were thinking outside the box on these, but they are not so weird they are unsolvable. Especially loved the combination multi-step challenges.

Story took me by surprise. At one point I thought the game was over, simply by how the story was written (I bet you will too), when BAM! I was only halfway through! That made the game feel much longer than it probably was. Loved it.
Extra chapter also went well with the original story.

Appreciated not having to jump back 4 or 5 scenes to complete a task. Nice surprise when I happen to have an item I will need (ex screwdriver before I find the screw). Also appreciate not having to unnecessarily click the X every time you find an object or close a mini-screen. You can click anywhere outside the box and it closes.

I wish HOP games would allow you to hold onto specific items throughout the game, such as the flashlight, lighter, hammer, scissors, etc.. Why would I put these items down after using them? I might need that item again. One of my favorite games had a set of lock picks to choose from on the many, many locks we find in every HOP game. Some of my favorite games were when I had like 20 items. Although it makes more sense to open a "backpack" to see all items at once when needed versus a list of 20 at the bottom to scroll through. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

4 of 5 found this review helpful

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PostedMarch 24, 2021

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Rite of Passage: Embrace of Ember Lake Collector's Edition

(33)

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I like easy and relaxed puzzles but this has puzzles I like. I had to think and retry some places, others I just skipped. You have to remember or write down some things. It's heavy on a scientific theme which was ok.

I think the replays of hops and mini-games is short as they don't have all of them. Replay 8 hops, 8 mini-games, 8 cutscenes and 5 music. Has 5 chapter + bonus, achievement, 16 ...Show more

I like easy and relaxed puzzles but this has puzzles I like. I had to think and retry some places, others I just skipped. You have to remember or write down some things. It's heavy on a scientific theme which was ok.

I think the replays of hops and mini-games is short as they don't have all of them. Replay 8 hops, 8 mini-games, 8 cutscenes and 5 music. Has 5 chapter + bonus, achievement, 16 wallpapers and 29 collectibles. Fourteen figurines of scientists and 15 morphing puzzle pieces. You put the puzzle together but they should of had a better one. I liked the main game better than the bonus. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

3 of 4 found this review helpful

Loved this game

PostedJuly 28, 2020

dlylight

fromSpring Grove, Illinois

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Good story, graphics, games, HO's
Very cool and very different not to mention I couldn't stop playing it!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

3 of 4 found this review helpful

Another Great Game in the Family Mysteries Series

PostedJuly 24, 2020

bobbiejo2

fromUtica NY

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I played the demo and knew it was a definite buy for me. The storyline keeps you intrigued. While I am not a puzzle fan, the game has good puzzles that fit in well with the flow of the game play.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Brave Giant games delivers a winner!

PostedJuly 9, 2020

Penguin29

fromMA. where my gym will finally open 7-13

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

One of the best games I've played in a while. Like everything about it... you just have to try it.
Don't miss out.

I recommend this game!

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