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Who Do You Want To See In The Underworld?

PostedDecember 31, 2015

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from"How do you want to leave this world?" hopefully alive!

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July 27, 1995. This is a date the Warren family will never forget. It's been 20 years since young Darren disappeared from summer camp at Sullivan's River, his body was never found! Lately, Darren has been trying to reach out to Aaron in his dreams, he desperately needs his brother's help escaping the underworld. Aaron must return to Sullivan's River and enter the Maze to the underworld, but ...Show more

July 27, 1995. This is a date the Warren family will never forget. It's been 20 years since young Darren disappeared from summer camp at Sullivan's River, his body was never found! Lately, Darren has been trying to reach out to Aaron in his dreams, he desperately needs his brother's help escaping the underworld. Aaron must return to Sullivan's River and enter the Maze to the underworld, but someone doesn't want him there and the spirits are restless, will Aaron make it through the maze, or join his brother in the underworld for the rest of eternity?

It seems like Sable Maze is getting creepier with each new release, but none of them seem to compare with the original.....until now! This game has some of the most clever Puzzles I've ever seen. Let's face it, the mini games can either make or break the game, and this one should earn an award for creativity! There are Morphing Jigsaw pieces, one in each scene to collect and assemble to create 4 different Screensavers. There are plenty of Achievements to earn, and several Plus Sign inventory items requiring some type of interaction with before using the item, some of which have puzzles to tinker with as well. There are also 10 Collectible Character Figures throughout the game.

The Hidden Object Scenes are just average, one of which is repeated in the same scene which really bothers me every time. There are only a few available in the demo itself, the first requires you to find 5 alike items on the left of the bar, and 5 different items on the right. When all 10 items have been found they will unlock two separate list columns. The next HOP is a progressive interactive list find followed by finding several Fragments in the same scene.You can opt to play a Match 3 game instead of the HOP's.

The Mini Games are either new or have a whole new twist on an older version, they are refreshing and entertaining, by far some of the best puzzles I can remember playing in a long time. Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you will encounter during the demo:

1) Restore the image by rotating the tiles but one tile affects other tiles.

2) Restore the map by choosing one of the three tiles on the left that fit into the next puzzle space and then choosing what column it belongs in.

3) Rotate the 3D image until it comes into focus then place the pieces correctly.

4) Slide the tokens into the slots matching the same color as the outlines.

5) Swap the skulls to complete the design behind them.

6) Raise all tiles to illuminate all tiles, one affects others.

7) Repair a net using thread of three different lengths.

8) Remove roses by jumping one another until only one remains.

9) Drag the Chain lock through a maze landing on buttons to open various gates blocking the paths.

10) Complete the center medallion by maneuvering the four jeweled tokens.

This Collector's Edition has 15 Developer's Diary pictures, 11 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 10 Collectible Character Figures, 6 Match 3 levels, 6 Music Soundtracks, 37 Achievements, Collectible Morphing Puzzle pieces which will create 4 different Screensavers, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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Mini-Gamer's Game

PostedJanuary 7, 2016

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really did enjoy this one because I like games with plenty of mini-puzzles and this one delivered. Some are old, some new, most fairly easy but not so easy as to be boring. A couple were quite challenging.

The player is a young man (for a change) who, while memorializing a lost brother, is sucked into the same maze world his brother was 20 years ago and off to the rescue. This involves a creepy ...Show more

I really did enjoy this one because I like games with plenty of mini-puzzles and this one delivered. Some are old, some new, most fairly easy but not so easy as to be boring. A couple were quite challenging.

The player is a young man (for a change) who, while memorializing a lost brother, is sucked into the same maze world his brother was 20 years ago and off to the rescue. This involves a creepy summer camp, druids, and a masked, robed character whose mystery lasts about 30 seconds. Some notes on the writing below.

Pros: excellent art, very colorful and imaginative. I wanted to explore the other tree houses sooo bad... Music neither too cloying nor too abrasive, I left it on the whole time. Voice acting better than usual (it's sort of a low bar). Game play crisp and with one exception well-coordinated with the pointing device. LOADs of mini-puzzles, hurrah! HO scenes vary and do not bring the pace of the game to a sudden halt.

Cons: the 3D amulet scenes, while innovative, were not very well coordinated with the mouse and it was a bit of a slog to hope to get close enough to lock in. Certain of the achievements were mutually exclusive. And then there's the writing. Once again, one really needed to complete the bonus game to figure out what the whole thing was really about, and the difference between the souls you're trying to free and everyone else. The Druid may be the wimpiest Druid in all of gamedom. And the ending...well, perhaps a bit Slavic in its darkness. Could the Devs hire a few writers who weren't brought up on Dostoevsky? It would help.

But overall, just plain fun! It isn't groundbreaking but it's solid and well-constructed. Five stars for the pure pleasure to play. Show less

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AN A”MAZE”ING ADVENTURE! CONJURING UP SOME “SPIRITS” TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR.

PostedDecember 31, 2015

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fromHappy New Year to everyone out there in the Pond and to the staff at BFG! Hope this game raises some good "spirits" for you

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

After 20 years, you, as Alex, return to Sullivan River to commemorate the disappearance of your brother. Lately, your brother has been contacting you through your dreams. Is he dead or simply missing trapped in a maze in the "Afterlife?" I LOVE this game. I will definitely purchase this ghostly delight. BFG is getting the New Year off to a good start by conjuring up some “spirits” to celebrate the ...Show more

After 20 years, you, as Alex, return to Sullivan River to commemorate the disappearance of your brother. Lately, your brother has been contacting you through your dreams. Is he dead or simply missing trapped in a maze in the "Afterlife?" I LOVE this game. I will definitely purchase this ghostly delight. BFG is getting the New Year off to a good start by conjuring up some “spirits” to celebrate the New Year. This game is an “a-maze-ing” delight. The graphics are beautifully created and create a creepy depiction of the “Afterlife.” There are more puzzles than HOP scenes and this game is a puzzler’s delight!

I feel that the puzzles are the best part of the game. In the demo there is a nice selection of easy and moderately difficult puzzles. The puzzles include variations of moving tile puzzles, assembly puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, and assembly puzzles. I especially liked the maze puzzles in the demo. Some of the puzzles are ghoulishly difficult. Throughout the game I believe you must recreate a shattered rune to battle ghouls from the afterlife.

The HOP puzzles are very well-done as well. You have the ability to play a Match-3 game instead. The demo included two multiple-step scenes in which you locate a specific number of two items which unlocks a list of items to locate. One of the HOP scenes is interactive and you must not only locate the items but use them in the scene to proceed. This scene also included a mini-puzzle as well. There is a story-book scene in which you must locate and replace items back into the scene. Also in the demo there are two silhouette scenes.

The extras include locating jigsaw pieces to use in jigsaw puzzles and 10 statuettes of the characters in the game. There are 37 achievements. As you traverse the maze looking for your brother, you will meet ghosts of the "Afterlife" who will help you in your quest. However, you will also find yourself battling an entity which is trying to prevent you from locating your brother.

LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints and Skips – 1 to 100 seconds

EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
37 Achievements
Collect puzzles pieces to create jigsaw puzzles
Collect 10 statuettes of the characters
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, and developer’s diary

HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES

HOP SCENES: You have the option to play a Match-3 game instead

A. Multiple step scene. (1) Locate a specific number of two different items - flashlights and canteens, which unlocks (2) a list of items to locate
B. List of items to locate. You must interact with items in the scene in order to proceed. There is also a mini-puzzle (switching puzzles) in the scene.
C. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 8 picture pieces.
D. Silhouette items to locate.
E. Multiple step scene. (1) Locate a specific number of two different items - medical symbols and magnifying glasses, which unlocks (2) a list of items to locate
F. Storybook sequence. Silhouette and replacement. Locate and replace items back into the scene to tell the story of what happened at the camp.

PUZZLES:

A. Moving tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to create a picture. Moving one tile affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. Matching puzzle. Create your map. Select between three tiles to complete the picture of the map of the maze. After choosing the correct piece place it into the correct column and location within that column. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. Assembly puzzle. Rotate and center a shattered image of a rune until it is recreated. EASY
D. Sliding tiles puzzle. Move colored tiles into slots of the same color. EASY
E. Moving tiles puzzle. Move and swap skulls to create a symbolic design. EASY
F. Sequencing puzzle. Press tiles to raise them. Moving one raises others. All tiles must be raised. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Assembly puzzle. Repair a net by placing string of various sizes into the correct positions on the net. You receive 3 each of short, medium and long pieces. EASY
H. Checkers puzzle. On a rose bush, remove all roses except one by jumping over them to remove them until only one remains. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I. Maze puzzle. Move a knob on a chain from one end of a maze to the other. What makes this slightly difficult is that you need to press buttons to open up passages. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
J. Maze puzzle. Move four tokens to the center of a maze. Moving one affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT Show less

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I love this game.

PostedJanuary 5, 2016

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5 / 5

As the second game I have played from this developer, I am very pleased with this one. Puzzles were great,I loved the art and story line, it was fun and interesting to play and it showed amazing imagination in the creating of it. While this game probably does not need another review, I wanted to write it because I would really like to see more games of this caliber being presented. The artists who ...Show more

As the second game I have played from this developer, I am very pleased with this one. Puzzles were great,I loved the art and story line, it was fun and interesting to play and it showed amazing imagination in the creating of it. While this game probably does not need another review, I wanted to write it because I would really like to see more games of this caliber being presented. The artists who created this game should celebrate and gives themselves a pat on the back It was wonderful.!! . Show less

I recommend this game!

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Unique game with challenging puzzles, try it!

PostedMarch 2, 2016

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Story seems old, lost brother - go back to Sullivan River to find him, BUT the graphics and unfolding of the story is exceptionable! There are 10 figurines of the characters to collect. There are also morphing jigsaw puzzle pieces to later put together for screen savers. Well done Daily Magic. Puzzles were hard for me and took a long time to figure out; Beginners may not like this game.

I recommend this game!

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Sable Maze - Soul Catcher

PostedJanuary 12, 2016

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fromRR, VA

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great game with a great story line, lots of challenges for all levels and great graphics and music as well.

I played the trial and that induced me to buy the game. I love a long running game and this one fit the bill.

I recommend this game!

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OMG MORE YOUNG GENIUSES!!!!!

PostedJanuary 20, 2016

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5 / 5

YOU MUST BE RELATED TO MY OTHER FAVORITE GENIOUSES FROM EPIC!!! BEAUTIFUL GAME BRIGHT DEEP COLOR EXCITING GREAT SOUND LONG SHORTER BONUS GAME I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT WHEN I LOOKED AT YOUR WONDERFUL SLIDESHOW OF ALL YOUR GAMES MY HEART WENT BOOM BOOM I MISSED ONE!!!LOL OFF TO BUY IT NOW GET THAT NEW ONE READY!!!!! BYE

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What evil is lurking in the Maze...

PostedDecember 31, 2015

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I want to wish this team a very Happy New Year with much success and all the kibbles Mr. Jenkins can eat, (or fish). :) Boy, this team has been really busy. Last week Ominous Objects and now this week Sable Maze, which by the way is spookier than all get out. As soon as I started playing the game, the creepiness set in. The VO's are awesome. They fit the characters very well. The cutscenes in the ...Show more

I want to wish this team a very Happy New Year with much success and all the kibbles Mr. Jenkins can eat, (or fish). :) Boy, this team has been really busy. Last week Ominous Objects and now this week Sable Maze, which by the way is spookier than all get out. As soon as I started playing the game, the creepiness set in. The VO's are awesome. They fit the characters very well. The cutscenes in the game are amazing. I'm truly loving this game. To me it deserves more than 5 stars. So far I seen puzzle pieces as collectibles.

Story: It's been 20 years since your brother went missing and you realize that he is gone for good. He keeps coming to you in your dreams as if he has something very important to tell you. Not only do you go back to Sullivan River to see what he needs to say, but also to have a memorial for the children that went missing that day. When you arrive, a lady asks if you can set up the memorial site, and after that is done, you're pulled into the maze. Everything around you looks the same, but everyone has vanished. It's like everything went from color to black and white and very drab looking. And so now it's time to continue on with your journey and seek out your brother.

Mini Games: From memory lol. They are fun. One was a put the skeleton heads in the right place to make the correct image, another was to put the round color pegs into the same color holes, another was to jump the roses until one was left, the other was turn the tiles until the image is correct, and the other was when you cross the river you have to put a rune together to ward off the evil spirits so you make it safely across. Really nice variety.

H0GS: I only played two so far. One was find 5 of one object and 5 of another and then find what's on the list, and the other was use one object to get another. I love these type of H0GS.

Music: Really good music. The crescendos of the music were where they should be. The music worked perfect with this game and added to the creep factor.

Map: As you open it you see the guide right there and what each icon means. It's a jump map.

I want to say again that this team rocks! Kudos to them on another job well done. I am truly looking forward to continuing on with the game. I highly recommend this game! Sue Show less

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Looking For Souls In All The Wrong Places

PostedDecember 31, 2015

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This was a pretty cool game. Like the use of the ruin I received from the boatmen who resemble death. Had critter action, jump map, Working HO's, fairly good characters, fairly good music, Nice game flow, collect puzzles pieces, and characters from the story.

Goes near the top of my to buy list.

I recommend this game!

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Sable Maze: Soul Catcher Collector's Edition

PostedDecember 31, 2015

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Storyline

5 / 5

Another great game in the series

I recommend this game!

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