Montgomery Fox and the Case Of The Missing Ballerinas > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Love this Dev

PostedNovember 21, 2021

Penguin29

fromMA (But will always be a cheesehead)

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have the 1st Montgomery Fox and this one is just as good. They are the devs that brought us the original Mortimer Beckett games (the best), so I can see the resemblance to the characters and artwork. It is a pretty straight forward hidden object game with a few puzzles thrown in.

I recommend this game!

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I'm a Fan!

PostedDecember 22, 2021

spicey12

fromNashville, TN

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Word

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Ok. I have to admit, I didn't think I'd like this game. I reluctantly tried it out of boredom. Surprised in the best way! I made the purchase. I am not the reviewer who leaves no stone unturned in a review, giving you all of the minute details. I am the reviewer who tells you whether I had fun or not. Yep, had lots of fun. In fact, stopped mid game to write this review because in spite of the ...Show more

Ok. I have to admit, I didn't think I'd like this game. I reluctantly tried it out of boredom. Surprised in the best way! I made the purchase. I am not the reviewer who leaves no stone unturned in a review, giving you all of the minute details. I am the reviewer who tells you whether I had fun or not. Yep, had lots of fun. In fact, stopped mid game to write this review because in spite of the annoying music (to me anyway), this game is fun, has a challenge, and I didn't want to stop playing. Keep 'em coming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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ONE OF THE BEST GAMES ON BIG FISH

PostedNovember 21, 2021

Blackie110

fromLong Island, New York

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I purchased this game without playing the trial. I have the first one of the Diamond Necklace and played it 3 times already. This is by far the most enjoyable game on Big Fish. It is long, It is fun to play and it is a 5 star game and more. Love this game so much I was so excited to see it come out today.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Nice Little Treat

PostedNovember 21, 2021

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed the previous game and this one is also delightful. The little storyline line adds interest to the game. Last time we had the case of the missing necklace, this time we're searching for missing ballerinas. It's a relaxed game with no timer and no misclick penalties to fuss with. It's the same setup as before with very scant instructions, no extra options. All sounds can be muted so ...Show more

I really enjoyed the previous game and this one is also delightful. The little storyline line adds interest to the game. Last time we had the case of the missing necklace, this time we're searching for missing ballerinas. It's a relaxed game with no timer and no misclick penalties to fuss with. It's the same setup as before with very scant instructions, no extra options. All sounds can be muted so that should please a lot of folks.

Find part of the magnifying glass which goes to bottom left of screen, the collectible items go to bottom right. The Hint Feature will definitely be used and it recharges quickly. The dialogue is easy-reading, it cannot be skipped, but there's not a huge amount. I never felt the urge to skip any of it.

The hidden objects are list items. If unable to find the item in blue print, there are 3 other possibilities, click on the word until the right one pops up. The Zoom Zone doesn't automatically disappear as in other games, so some HOs might still be there. It's an extra little challenge that I enjoyed. The Zone is accessed by clicking on the little "bubbles". The map appears at beginning of game and the search starts at the Opera House, a big arrow at bottom left of screen will take you to the next level when all has been found. Progress will be lost if you leave a scene before completion, so don't exit too hastily.

The graphics are colorful, big, bright and clear. There are just a few items at a time on the list and disappear as soon as they are found. I didn't come across any labels that were misleading which is a problem in some of the other hidden object games. The scenes were full but not cluttered which I appreciated. This cute little game looks like a "piece of cake" at first glance, but I did not easily find the HOs in spite of the bright colors and images that were not the typical tiny size. All seem to be hiding right there in plain sight, so the devs worked a little magic on this game to make it fun and challenging without everything blended into very dark areas as we know can be very frustrating. It is such a downside of many other HO games that I have played. Thank you devs for that extra little touch that makes such a big difference, at least for me.

A journal keeps you posted on the activity, the achievements are displayed in Mr. Fox's office. There were no tech issues. The demo was fun. I think this game will appeal to most HO lovers, no matter the age. Not once was I bored, there are lots of things to find in enough levels to keep me busy for many hours. But I usually don't play through an entire game in one sitting so it will last even longer! I was happy to be unable to progress through the levels at an easy-peasy pace. The fun challenge is there, making this a worthwhile HO game and after the demo I was eager to purchase. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Monty Fox is at it again

PostedNovember 30, 2021

Kay_Erin

fromWisconsin

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File

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Blue Tear

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoy these deceptively simple games. This one had a lot
of play time to it, although of course one stops after one or two HOS, but the story line kept me coming back!

It seems a little darker this time, and I don't know that I like that; too much like every other game with a dark villain. Certainly we have a cliff hanger ending!

But I love the lighthearted animal town and the ...Show more

I really enjoy these deceptively simple games. This one had a lot
of play time to it, although of course one stops after one or two HOS, but the story line kept me coming back!

It seems a little darker this time, and I don't know that I like that; too much like every other game with a dark villain. Certainly we have a cliff hanger ending!

But I love the lighthearted animal town and the different characters they keep coming up with! I would like them to focus on that for the next game, or at least be aware thats what we fans are looking for.

And while we're at it, what's this thing with the collection of HO I keep finding and they're put on a page and saved? I've looked and looked but I couldn't find a pattern or a reason for them! Maybe next time we'll find out.

I highly recommend that game:) Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Montgomery Fox and the Case Of The Missing Ballerinas

PostedNovember 22, 2021

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games through this developer and it makes a change to play a game that is similar to Sherlock Holmes

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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old school fun

PostedDecember 30, 2021

mstyc

fromNevada

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What a great refreshing game! If you enjoy the HO puzzles part of playing hidden object games....this is the one! Unpretentious, good length...ok story...but it's not about the story...that just adds...Very much enjoyed this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Relaxing fun at the end of the day

PostedOctober 3, 2023

Beckybug3

Skill Level:Beginner

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

My grandkids and I enjoyed finding the treasures and trying to solve the mystery before Montgomery Fox.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

15 of 21 found this review helpful

Surprisingly Fun HOG

PostedNovember 21, 2021

somegeek

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Match 3, Puzzle

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Puzzle Pieces 2: Shades of Mood

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I wasn't too sure about this game but I gave it a shot anyway.

The verdict is that I like it! This is more akin to an old school HOG: it is very simple in execution and is predominantly made up of HO scenes with a minigame thrown in. During the trial period, which is what this review is based on, I did a bunch of HO scenes and one minigame.

This game is a bit odd. For one, it seems really ...Show more

I wasn't too sure about this game but I gave it a shot anyway.

The verdict is that I like it! This is more akin to an old school HOG: it is very simple in execution and is predominantly made up of HO scenes with a minigame thrown in. During the trial period, which is what this review is based on, I did a bunch of HO scenes and one minigame.

This game is a bit odd. For one, it seems really kiddish but it could be a rather dark storyline. The scenes are colorful and look large and uncluttered. There are only three words on the object list to find at any given time but even so, this game's HOs are not super easy. The objects are well-hidden, which is a big bonus in my view.

There are even collectibles (parts of a magnifying glass in each scene) and a random object you put in the main character's office. This is a nice feature for an SE.

One thing that shines for me is the HO scene artwork. It is very much like a 1950s detective story, complete with a lot of objects from the time. There are also some anachronistic elements, such as CDs and the like, but the overall feel is like this is not taking place in our day. I love the old cars!

Why did I not give the storyline a 5 out of 5? I can't tell yet where it's going and I also found some typos in the fox's diary.

I also took off one box for the fun factor due to the 'close-up' area of each HO scene continuously showing bright blue sparkles. If there's one thing I would like to ask of the devs is to have them be less glaring. I found them disconcerting, even rather annoying, for some reason.

I also took into consideration in my final score the fact that one can't go back and replay scenes they might want to replay. I think that would be a nice addition to this game considering that if other players hit the 'hint' button as often as I did and want to redo a scene without any or they forgot to pick up one of the collectibles, they can't.

Overall, I think this is a nice SE HOG and personally will be purchasing it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Not too tough but fun HOG

PostedNovember 23, 2021

dgeehring

fromCincinnati

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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Jewel Match: Snowscapes

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I got confused by some of the reviews as if they had the wrong game. This is a fairly straightforward HOG - not a puzzle - just a "find it" type. It isn't my favorite genre but this type is my favorite type if I'm going to play hidden object. Give it a try.

I recommend this game!

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