Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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Genius!

PostedAugust 27, 2015

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I researched some fun facts about the Hidden Expedition series recently, because I wanted to find out what H.E.L.P stood for, the P was stumping me. Turns out that this league has had a few name changes over the years. In Hidden Expedition: Titanic, the league went by the name of H.E.A.L, which was the Hidden Expedition Adventure League. In Hidden Expedition: Everest, the league was simply the ...Show more

I researched some fun facts about the Hidden Expedition series recently, because I wanted to find out what H.E.L.P stood for, the P was stumping me. Turns out that this league has had a few name changes over the years. In Hidden Expedition: Titanic, the league went by the name of H.E.A.L, which was the Hidden Expedition Adventure League. In Hidden Expedition: Everest, the league was simply the Hidden Expedition Club, and Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle was H.E.A.T which stood for Hidden Expedition Adventure Team. The newer games feature the name H.E.L.P which stands for Hidden Expedition League of Preservation (my guess originally was protection) I guess this is a lot of useless information, but now you know!

The Hidden Expedition Team has been assigned to an abandoned weather station in the Montana mountains where tremors have been detected. The strange part is that there are no active earthquakes present which can only mean one thing, someone is tampering with mother nature! H.E.L.P must take on corporate america in this exhilarating episode, what exactly is the reason for the secrecy, and what is this corrupt corp up to? Only one way to find out, disable the cameras and enter this restricted area and hope you don't get caught because these people will stop at nothing to see their project completed.

In true HE fashion, there are 20 Fact Cards to collect with information on such topics as average precipitation, telescopes and even the meaning of sound waves. There are also 44 hidden Globes to collect, Achievements to earn and Plus Sign Inventory items that require some type of interaction before the item can be used. There are even Morphing Objects within the HOP's.

The Hidden Object Scenes are over the top as expected in this series, progressive, interactive silhouetted shape finds where you must find items and use those items within the scene to expose other items. There is even a Hidden Object Scene where you must use binoculars to find items related to the clues shown in a paragraph at a time. Some scenes even have morphing objects available.

The Mini Games are really fun and all seem to be related to the subject at hand, decoding the signal by moving soundwave segments to their correct positions using sliders and arrows. Arranging tokens using empty slots so that the lowest values are on the left and the higher values are on the right. There are even small games where you are tasked with stopping the target in the correct safe zone or aligning targets to pinpoint the correct areas.

This Collector's Edition has 13 Achievements, 10 Morphing Objects, 28 replayable Puzzles, 12 replayable HOP's, 6 Videos, 44 Collectible Globes, 12 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 9 Soundtracks, the Making of, a Souvenir Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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EIPIX is listening!

PostedSeptember 17, 2015

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

An outside reviewer whom I respect rated this game very highly so decided to purchase it and they were so right!

I've been asking Eipix to "up their game" and give us more than eye candy and simple tasks.

Asked for more challenge.. they gave it!! Lots to do, inventory to collect and later use in various scenes.

Varied Hidden objects.. they gave it !! And even the standard HOs I enjoyed BECAUSE ...Show more

An outside reviewer whom I respect rated this game very highly so decided to purchase it and they were so right!

I've been asking Eipix to "up their game" and give us more than eye candy and simple tasks.

Asked for more challenge.. they gave it!! Lots to do, inventory to collect and later use in various scenes.

Varied Hidden objects.. they gave it !! And even the standard HOs I enjoyed BECAUSE the game so so immersive.

Good mix of easy, medium, and hard puzzles (for me).

I have never had the need to look at an Eipix map before but I needed to in this game.. several times!

A good solid 4 hours in main game and extra hour in bonus (although would be good as a SE, too, as bonus not needed)

What I REALLY appreciated was the fact that I wasn't forced to collect all the globes in order to access the extras. I really hate it when I purchase a CE and am forced to find all the collectibles before I can access the extras. Show less

I recommend this game!

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WEATHER A STORM OF INTRIGUE AS YOU ENGINEER A PLAN OF ESCAPE IN THIS FANTASTIC SCI-FI THRILLER!

PostedAugust 27, 2015

sunnyglow

fromEngineering a plan to escape a “mountain” of work which I am trying to “tunnel” my way through and wishing I had an IQ of 280

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Quaking with excitement, you, as a detective are going “underground” in this game and “tunnel” your way through a massive security system to investigate a corporate black project involving a least one child engineering protégé being held at an abandoned weather station in Montana by Optimus, City of the Mind. I LOVE this high-tech, sci-fi game. This game reflects the creative genius of EIPIX. ...Show more

Quaking with excitement, you, as a detective are going “underground” in this game and “tunnel” your way through a massive security system to investigate a corporate black project involving a least one child engineering protégé being held at an abandoned weather station in Montana by Optimus, City of the Mind. I LOVE this high-tech, sci-fi game. This game reflects the creative genius of EIPIX. There is an equal amount of HOP scene activities and puzzles. The HOP scenes are multi-step and creatively designed. The mini-games vary in difficulty with some multi step ones. The story is intriguing and keeps you guessing as to what is happening at this underground facility.

Earthquakes in Montana? What is going on at this abandoned site? What is behind Optimus, the City of the Mind? Find out what sneaky covert operations are being planned underground by an entrepreneur in this Montana wilderness. Why is a budding engineering genius trying to escape from a life hidden away deep in the clutches of Corporate America? Maybe she is just trying to take a coffee break without being hounded by those corporate bigwigs? With an IQ of 280 (Really?) you think she could figure out how to break out all by herself. LOL I have been awaiting this game to appear and will purchase immediately! WHAT A MIND BENDING SCI-FI THRILLER!

HOP SCENES: Most are multi-step in which you must locate items which open up new screens of items to locate. They are varied and include sentences with objects highlight in BOLD letters, silhouette, replacing items back into scenes.

PUZZLES: Some of the puzzles are multi-step. They are theme based and vary in difficulty. They include variations of matching, moving tiles, manual dexterity, switch puzzle.

LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is an option for penalties on HOP scenes and “glitter” on active areas if you wish

INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like

GRAPHICS: Sci-Fi themed. Excellent job in creating a high-tech environment. Good VO’s except for the robot. His British accent sounded out-of-place in the remote ranch country of Montana. He sounded like C3PO from Star Wars!

EXTRAS:

Map - Map is provided as you play the game
13 Achievements
Collect 20 fact cards about weather
Collect 44 globes
10 Morphing objects: They are throughout the game in the HOP scenes
Strategy guide
Replay of HOP scenes, puzzles along with music, souvenirs, pictures, videos, and bonus game

HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES:

HOP SCENES:
A. Sentence with objects highlighted in BOLD letters You use a telescope as you guide and must adjust it up and down and sidewise to locate the items. VERY TRICKY
B. Theme based silhouette items which are replaced within the scene sequentially to locate an inventory item
C. Silhouette items to search for in a storage bin of a helicopter
D. Silhouette search for a specific amount of two items which interact with the HOP scene which opens up to a list of items to locate opening up to a final silhouette of an inventory item

MINI-GAMES:

A. Multiple – step mini-game: First, a variation of a matching puzzle. Modulate sound waves to locate the proper frequency for transmission of a message. Second, coordinate the correct top frequency to match the bottom frequency using three knobs on a radio. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. Variation of a moving tile puzzle. Move precipitation levels on disks in ascending order from right to left EASY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Ready, Aim, and Shoot your laser to fry a series of motion detection cameras followed by centering a disk to a bullseyes to move forward 3 times in the game
D. Lock pick puzzle using arrows MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Variation of a matching puzzle – match books up according to symbols EASY
F. Another matching puzzle - match up reels EASY
G. Variation of a combination of a switch puzzle and sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to create an image to enter an observatory. You must also switch the tiles into the correct location before rotating them Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Excitement on the highest level, so far!

PostedSeptember 1, 2015

GordanaG

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I have been super excited about this game, because I love Hidden Expedition series, it's one of my favorites.
I knew there will be an amazing artwork, beautifully done scenes, fantastic and not at all easy for solving mini games and I was right.
I enjoyed so much while solving all those tasks.
I think I have new personal record in finishing HOPA games.
I'm so proud of your work, because you're ...Show more

I have been super excited about this game, because I love Hidden Expedition series, it's one of my favorites.
I knew there will be an amazing artwork, beautifully done scenes, fantastic and not at all easy for solving mini games and I was right.
I enjoyed so much while solving all those tasks.
I think I have new personal record in finishing HOPA games.
I'm so proud of your work, because you're simply getting better and better, and I'm even more proud of the fact that I live in the city where this team is creating this amazing, wonderful and colorful HOPA world.
Thank you for that! Show less

I recommend this game!

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This is my favorite of all the Hidden Expedition Series!!!

PostedAugust 28, 2015

skullfun

fromTennessee

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I completed this outstanding adventure and I am proud to be a recruit of Hidden Expedition League of Preservation (H.E.L.P) This is a gorgeous and thrilling HOPA which you absolutely must experience. Outstanding Puzzles and HO's which are new to this genre. The bonus play is exciting and challenging as well. The graphics are stunning and the v/o acting was great. BRAVO!!!!

I recommend this game!

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I almost didn't buy this game!

PostedSeptember 22, 2015

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Lately, I have been timid about buying a game after its 4th or 5th Title release. For the most part because of the reviews it gets. I know the HE Title and HE (Hidden Expedition) is the very reason I even found Big Fish Games and own over 1000 games - Yes.... I am addicted... Hello, my name is Blake... and I love Big Fish Games.... HI BLAKE!!!!

As for me, I do not think it is fair to drop a star ...Show more

Lately, I have been timid about buying a game after its 4th or 5th Title release. For the most part because of the reviews it gets. I know the HE Title and HE (Hidden Expedition) is the very reason I even found Big Fish Games and own over 1000 games - Yes.... I am addicted... Hello, my name is Blake... and I love Big Fish Games.... HI BLAKE!!!!

As for me, I do not think it is fair to drop a star rating on a game, especially if it is good, because you played a previous game and are comparing it to another game or because of a familiar review that's been seen a lot: "same ole, same ole" or "tired ole story-line."! Yes, I expect the top-level designers to hold up to a medium standard of game design, BUT <--- I can't make it bold or big so just imagine a REALLY BIG BUT! (no further comment) - BUT! I also know that if one of the games just happen to rock my world then I am always going to be a slight drop the next game because those can be rare and if they were all that good, the prices would have to go up! So, I have to admit, I am happy that is not the case.

But my point... is this: Some reviews have held me back from buying some games because they are being compared to other games. Yet, this time, I disregarded the reviews because I wanted to buy a new game and HE was there for the taking. I AM SO GLAD I DID!

This game was NOT long enough... That means I never wanted it to stop. It was plenty long and even the extra bonus game was a decent run. Graphics, Sound, Story-Line, Difficulty were all just my style.

I am sort of easy to please, so that may not make me a great game rater; but it does allow me to speak for those of us who just like playing games and can stand a few "doesn't make a lot of sense" here or there. I am also just fine with the mini-games and finding morphing items to not be at such a hard level, because when they are, I am just going to end up pressing skip anyway and that is disappointing to always have to do that.

Most times, I do not have an extra half hour reading all the reviews on all the games to choose from when I am ready to buy one so I use the stars and see how many 5's or 4's or 3's etc that a game has received... and look to see if there is a greater balance of good than mediocre or just flat out bad.

This game, and a couple of others as of late, that have not been getting more 5's because the reviewers are bored, is a definite 5 and I highly recommend it to all those who love playing games, who look forward to the HE games, and who like being able to complete the whole game without using a hint!

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I recommend this game!

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And we are off on another excellent adventure!

PostedAugust 27, 2015

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5 / 5

What a pleasure to see another great game in the Hidden Expedition series!
I won't go into the story as others have already done that far better than I could.
Suffice to say that this game is interesting, funny and as usual for this developer, filled with things to find and do.
And I will definately be purchasing the Collector's Edition, it's so worth it!
I try hard to get all the achievements, I ...Show more

What a pleasure to see another great game in the Hidden Expedition series!
I won't go into the story as others have already done that far better than I could.
Suffice to say that this game is interesting, funny and as usual for this developer, filled with things to find and do.
And I will definately be purchasing the Collector's Edition, it's so worth it!
I try hard to get all the achievements, I know it's possible and silly me, that fills me with delight.
Thank you, thank you, thank you ..... Show less

I recommend this game!

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HIDDEN EXPEDITION BRINGS US ANOTHER GOOD MYSTERY GAME

PostedAugust 27, 2015

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Based on the demo, I really liked this game. Nice mix of mini-games and HOS, which are interactive and multi-step. Graphics and VOs are well done, which EIPIX is known for. If you are a fan of HE, you will like this one as well. If you are new to the series, give it a try. As for me, I can't wait to get back to the game to see what happens next.

I recommend this game!

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Hidden Expedition scores once again !!

PostedAugust 27, 2015

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With the exception of one installment offered a few years ago, all of the HE series games have delivered with a substantial degree of excellence. Dawn of Prosperity is a terrific addition to the series. Our intrepid investigator is sent to an isolated section of Montana to gather information concerning a bout of seismic activity that has perplexed scientists. She finds herself at a top secret ...Show more

With the exception of one installment offered a few years ago, all of the HE series games have delivered with a substantial degree of excellence. Dawn of Prosperity is a terrific addition to the series. Our intrepid investigator is sent to an isolated section of Montana to gather information concerning a bout of seismic activity that has perplexed scientists. She finds herself at a top secret installation and must use certain means ( via HO segments and puzzle solving ) to gain access to the facility and discover just what is going on. We learn soon enough that a key figure in this escapade is a woman named Clara who has an off the charts IQ of 280!!. It is apparent that something sinister is going on at this development. The demo ends when the investigator is greeted by Nina and is welcomed to OPTIMUS, a place where mind power is held in high regard.
One of the best elements in the story line is the player is kept in the dark during the demo as to just what is happening. Too many games let us know what needs to be done from the outset, but not this one. It's like reading a good mystery novel. As is generally the case, Eipix has produced a game that is very easy on the eyes. The Ho segments and puzzles are not new yet they provide significant entertainment since they offer nice variations of familiar themes. For the collectible fans there are globes to gather and as is the case in many HE games, fact finding cards are to be found which offer educational information. I have become more and more discerning about game purchases because there is a significant degree of repetitious games. Kudos to Eipix for creating a story that rises above the usual fare offered these days. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Another Great Game by Eipix

PostedSeptember 10, 2015

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I really enjoy all the Hidden Expedition games and this one was one of the best. It was challenging enough, fun and you learn something at the same time. I highly recommend this game!! Can't wait for another sequel.

I recommend this game!

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