Dark Canvas: A Murder Exposed > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

36 of 39 found this review helpful

I Got Really Involved Helping The "Family"

PostedOctober 25, 2015

sea_anomoly

fromNorthwest Connecticut Hills

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure

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Runaway Express Mystery

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I didn't have any problems with this game at all. The good far outweighed the bad for me. I enjoyed running around the manse following up on clues.

And it was refreshing not having absurdly impossible scenarios at every turn. A dumbwaiter is just a dumbwaiter. And there were little surprises in the twists and turns of the characters' agendas.

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I didn't have any problems with this game at all. The good far outweighed the bad for me. I enjoyed running around the manse following up on clues.

And it was refreshing not having absurdly impossible scenarios at every turn. A dumbwaiter is just a dumbwaiter. And there were little surprises in the twists and turns of the characters' agendas.

There are many rooms to explore but you cannot gain access until the time is right. I actually enjoyed the logic of this game. I was even able to close the window that the storm blew open letting a gusher of rain in! These little things can make a big difference.

The gameplay was smooth and there was a good balance of HOGs and Puzzles. For me, an altogether smooth game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Magnificent Murder Mystery in the Spirit of Clue!!!

PostedOctober 25, 2015

skullfun

fromTennessee

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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European Mystery: Flowers of Death Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Sometimes the usual storm can change lives of many people, and that happened with guests of Hollow Oak Estate in Dark Canvas 3: A Murder Exposed! When you were driving to the estate, invited as the wedding photographer on the wedding of Carol Whittle and Frank Gelson to enlighten wedding ceremony, you saw how someone changed the sign into “Horror Oak”. Then the storm damaged communications and the ...Show more

Sometimes the usual storm can change lives of many people, and that happened with guests of Hollow Oak Estate in Dark Canvas 3: A Murder Exposed! When you were driving to the estate, invited as the wedding photographer on the wedding of Carol Whittle and Frank Gelson to enlighten wedding ceremony, you saw how someone changed the sign into “Horror Oak”. Then the storm damaged communications and the whole wedding was left in the darkness, without connections with outer world – it’s year 1955 and no mobile phone has been invented yet. And when you see a shadowy figure outside the house, you understood that something is really wrong… face the danger for your life and life of everyone else in the house in this all-over-the-place Adventure Puzzle Hidden Object Game! The story begins to draw you in as soon as you find the body in the 'dumb waiter' of the house. Reviewer's have already touched on music "which I thought was okay" and the camera with which you photograph clue's for later use in the 'extras' section of the game. I was happy to use the map included in this edition because you travel all over that house gathering inventory clues, puzzles, and HOS to discover the killer. This may not be my favorite edition of the Dark Canvas trilogy but it ranks! The bonus game is short but interesting. Demo this one, I think fans will appreciate this one, and if you haven't played previous ones this is a good place to begin. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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The secret's in the soup, snap it up!

PostedNovember 5, 2015

skyroria

fromeast or west but always feeling on top of the world!

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Dark Canvas: A Murder Exposed

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm more a player than a writer, but this game was great! I love CE versions, but not excited about all the collectible/morphing stuff that goes with those. So when an SE comes along that still has lengthy play, storyline that has staying power throughout the game, a healthy mix of HOP's and puzzles; I gotta stop and thank these wonderful developers and encourage fishers who play like me to give ...Show more

I'm more a player than a writer, but this game was great! I love CE versions, but not excited about all the collectible/morphing stuff that goes with those. So when an SE comes along that still has lengthy play, storyline that has staying power throughout the game, a healthy mix of HOP's and puzzles; I gotta stop and thank these wonderful developers and encourage fishers who play like me to give this a try!
I have purchased other DARK CANVAS games and enjoyed them, but this one really stood out. There is a lot to do from the start, a transportable map (a must for me!) and well detailed scenes that do not have you hunting about for a plethora of tiny items. If you play on any mode other than "lights out" "don't tell me nothing" there are sparkles and dialogue to help you think out where or what you should try to do. Another great plus is the simple but clear directions on the puzzles. In more recent games, they show up and if you click too fast they are gone and create a distraction trying to pull them back up if you didn't quite get it the first time.
The color in the scenes are varied some slightly dark, but visible...after all, it is raining the whole time you're there; and the music is just what you'd like to have playing if you're inside on a dreary afternoon.
The puzzles are not unlike you play in other games, I had seen most before, sliders, jigsaw, align insects by color in rows, play dominoes, find/match shapes on and others. I liked how simple it was to follow the recipe and make soup.
You get to take pictures that stay in an album and those clues are very usable throughout the game...necessary even! Along the way a little history is revealed about the Whittles. their secrets and lineage.
Many other BFGers have really outlined more in these reviews; I really just want to encourage those that are not hyped up on the CE version extras that this is a SE that is so pleasant and well done for the price. Give it a try and enjoy your next rainy afternoon at the 'manor'! Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

10 of 12 found this review helpful

Had a great time playing this game!

PostedNovember 5, 2015

SparkleGlow100

fromMichigan, USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Haunted Hotel: Phoenix

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved the characters, the mansion house, and the evening pelting down with rain. Quite a who-dunnit! Gorgeous graphics and artwork. Great atmosphere in the rooms. Some nice food scenes too, which are always a big hit with me, especially stacks of desserts arranged on trays!

Quite a few puzzles and HOPS: a variety of puzzles, and mainly straight-forward word-list HOPS, with some other types thrown ...Show more

Loved the characters, the mansion house, and the evening pelting down with rain. Quite a who-dunnit! Gorgeous graphics and artwork. Great atmosphere in the rooms. Some nice food scenes too, which are always a big hit with me, especially stacks of desserts arranged on trays!

Quite a few puzzles and HOPS: a variety of puzzles, and mainly straight-forward word-list HOPS, with some other types thrown in here and there. The only thing that I have to say negative is that the environment sounds are tied in with the music. I was happy that no violence in action and no blood is shown. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 12 found this review helpful

creepy fun

PostedNovember 1, 2015

shazabella

fromunited kingdom

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Arcade & Action, Mahjong, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Family

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i really enjoyed this game,the graphics were good,the storyline wasnt far fetched like some games and the length of game play was well worth the money

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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You will love this one!!

PostedMay 3, 2016

grandmacira

fromGolden Valley, Arizona

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game held my interest all the way through. It took several days till completion, without a dull moment. This is truly one of the very very good ones!!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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find the murderer

PostedDecember 15, 2015

denniann2

fromharrisonburg, virginia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

there is a custom level and an interactive map. the hints and map are great. there is a journal that has all the pertinent information you will need. you arrive after the wedding and find martha has been killed and you need to find out who killed her. the bride is extremely upset and you need to find out everything that is going on there to settle it for her. is there going to be a sequel.....i ...Show more

there is a custom level and an interactive map. the hints and map are great. there is a journal that has all the pertinent information you will need. you arrive after the wedding and find martha has been killed and you need to find out who killed her. the bride is extremely upset and you need to find out everything that is going on there to settle it for her. is there going to be a sequel.....i feel sure............... Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Searching for the truth, and in the end, must remain private.

PostedApril 7, 2019

pedroG4mac

fromSacramento County

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

So many layers and puzzles, despite the best of my efforts to solve them all, I was unable to find the last of the solutions without the walk-through. So, even without a guide, this hidden object game is very interesting. I tried to use the hint to solve the dart board puzzle, to no avail. But all the other parts of this game are intuitive, logical, and creative. The clue needed to resolve the ...Show more

So many layers and puzzles, despite the best of my efforts to solve them all, I was unable to find the last of the solutions without the walk-through. So, even without a guide, this hidden object game is very interesting. I tried to use the hint to solve the dart board puzzle, to no avail. But all the other parts of this game are intuitive, logical, and creative. The clue needed to resolve the dart board is likely somewhere, but I do not know where to find it. Many locations to explore. Well done. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Really enjoyed playing this game!

PostedNovember 23, 2016

Anonymous

fromManila, Philippines

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Dark Canvas: A Murder Exposed

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You will definitely have fun playing this game! It has a very good storyline, interesting characters, clean and pleasant graphics, and awesome background musics!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Not bad!

PostedOctober 29, 2016

mnkysmom

fromAustin, TX

Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Interesting little game. A bit short, but great little time killer.
The smiling characters no matter what the dialogue is a little odd, but not a deal breaker. Used the hint a few times, but the teleport map is just as useful. Worth trying it out on the demo.
Great graphics, appropriate music and well done voice overs.

I recommend this game!

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