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A FANTASTICAL MAGICAL ADVENTURE YOU'LL NEVER WANT TO END

PostedMay 21, 2016

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from"Based on the coordinates this should be the right place" of course it's the right place, how many buried kingdoms do you think are down there?

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

After Sarah Pennington's last mission, the Griffin Order banned all time travel and destroyed all time traveling devices including the Frigate that took us on so many epic adventures in time. Sarah has decided to take some time off to reconnect with her family, and her sister Julie has some very exciting news to share. Julie is a renowned explorer and after years of searching, has finally ...Show more

After Sarah Pennington's last mission, the Griffin Order banned all time travel and destroyed all time traveling devices including the Frigate that took us on so many epic adventures in time. Sarah has decided to take some time off to reconnect with her family, and her sister Julie has some very exciting news to share. Julie is a renowned explorer and after years of searching, has finally discovered the Buried Kingdom, a legendary kingdom where dragons and humans thrived together, until a tidal wave buried the kingdom under the ocean forever. Legends have been told for generations about this mythical kingdom that adapted to the oceanic conditions, but until now, was only speculation! Somebody doesn't want this discovery to be known, and someone or something has kidnapped Julie, so it's up to Sarah to search the kingdom for answers and find a way to save Julie, with the help of an unusual sidekick of course!

Griffins can't swim, and they don't make scuba equipment large enough to fit a large beasts anyway, so for this underwater adventure you'll need a purple baby dragon, DROI. Droi is adorable to say the least, and can retrieve items from places only a dragon could reach, and of course the fact that he breathes fire is a big plus too. You will also receive a Dragon's Eye that will be used to unlock special entrances, but needs recharged with a mini game after each use. There are plus signs on some inventory items that indicate some type of interaction is required before the item can be used such as assembling a torn photograph. This Collector's Edition has several extras to keep you busy, there are 24 Achievements to earn, 20 Morphing Objects that must be in the correct form to click on, and Collectible Dragon Eggs in Blue, Green and Purple and a mystery collection as well.

The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, and very well done. There are Interactive List finds, Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds, finding items that match Keywords in a story and one of my personal favorites, Fragment finds where you find fragments for three different sections that will combine to make a useful inventory item, the same type as in the Dark Parables series.

The Mini Games tend to be on the easy side, but all are fun and entertaining. The following are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) The Dragon Eye recharging games are a series of progressively more difficult versions of connecting pipes from the dragon symbol to the dragon's eye by rotating pipe sections.

2) Guide a ship through all of the points to reach the yellow spot, without revisiting any of the points.

3) Use a magnet to guide the key through a maze to reach the upper right corner.

4) Find scuba equipment and place in their correct silhouetted shapes.

5) Place the symbols from the sheets in their proper places on the stone relief.

6) Rotate the 4 outer circles to light up all the gems on the wheel, with circles that move 2 places right, 2 place left, 3 places right and 3 places left.

This Collector's Edition has replayable Mini Games and Hidden Object Scenes, 24 Achievements, 20 Morphing Objects, 21 Collectible Dragon Eggs of different colors and mystery bonus game collectibles, replayable cutscenes, 18 Wallpapers, 14 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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Lovely game!!!

PostedMay 21, 2016

gyanda

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

What a lovely game this is! Just great! The graphics are hot and so beautiful, the music is fine, the voiceovers are good - but what i like most up to now (only played the trial so far) are the interactive hidden-object-scenes. This having to find objects in order to really do something with them or to get information from them is something i really adore. It is not just that you are collecting ...Show more

What a lovely game this is! Just great! The graphics are hot and so beautiful, the music is fine, the voiceovers are good - but what i like most up to now (only played the trial so far) are the interactive hidden-object-scenes. This having to find objects in order to really do something with them or to get information from them is something i really adore. It is not just that you are collecting things just for fun - the endresult always serves a purpose in the game. I will surely buy this game when my new money arrives :-) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Whats not to like?

PostedMay 21, 2016

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5 / 5

This is an excellent game. Not too many areas open at one time so I could keep track of where inventory items needed to go. The graphic colors were a little dull but the sound and voice overs were great.

The game is just how I like Big Fish games. Its not so hard its frustrating and you use the hint button a lot but its still challenging and makes you think.

All in all I think you'll enjoy ...Show more

This is an excellent game. Not too many areas open at one time so I could keep track of where inventory items needed to go. The graphic colors were a little dull but the sound and voice overs were great.

The game is just how I like Big Fish games. Its not so hard its frustrating and you use the hint button a lot but its still challenging and makes you think.

All in all I think you'll enjoy this game a lot. I've been big fishing for over 10 years and this is as good a game as almost any I've played. Well thought out. Gears spin when trying to place an inventory item so you know where to place an item from your inventory.

Hint button is on the right so thats good. Show less

I recommend this game!

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~~~~~~~~SARAH PENNINGTON ROCKS !!!~~~~~~~~

PostedMay 22, 2016

skullfun

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

In the fifth episode of The Secret Order series Sarah is about to take some time off from her service when she receives news from a long seen friend, Julie who is looking for a lost land. Sarah is about to visit her when things get an unexpected turn and Sarah finds herself in the middle of a life-threatening adventure where she needs all her wittiness and expertise to save the life of her friend ...Show more

In the fifth episode of The Secret Order series Sarah is about to take some time off from her service when she receives news from a long seen friend, Julie who is looking for a lost land. Sarah is about to visit her when things get an unexpected turn and Sarah finds herself in the middle of a life-threatening adventure where she needs all her wittiness and expertise to save the life of her friend and defeat a group of dangerous villains. Playing the role of Sarah on her quest in The Buried Kingdom is a fantastic adventure, just like previous editions in the series of The Secret Order, a secret society sworn to protect against the Dragon clan. Julie may have found the key to a lost city, but what should be a joyous reunion takes a dark turn when she's kidnapped by unknown assailants. Only you can save her with the aid of your baby dragon side kick Droi, whom you meet shortly after arriving in the Kingdom. The special effects and the HOPA variations and puzzles were perfect, not too easy or too difficult. I thought the voice acting was perfect and the gameplay mechanics keep you playing, before you know it hours will have passed and you'll still be enjoying this epic journey! Players of every level will enjoy the combination of Fantasy and Mystery in this exciting addition to The Secret Order series. I loved it and I am a fan of the series!

The Collector's Edition includes:

● Replay your favorite mini-games and hidden-object puzzles
● Collect dragon eggs and morphing objects
● Collect wallpapers, concept art, and more!
● An integrated Strategy Guide!
● Save the Buried Kingdom from certain destruction in the bonus game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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OH Boy!! Here we go. Lovin it

PostedMay 21, 2016

bishky

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is quite some game. Story line gets interesting right from the start. It is a beautiful game, sound is great and the challenge is good. There are a mixture of game types and that keeps it interesting too! I can't wait to finish it and then play it again. Watch for morphing objects, they are pretty sneaky hiding them. Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

I recommend this game!

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Girls Can Play At Adventure Too!

PostedMay 21, 2016

calabashbb

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I got to play the "Sneak Peek", and couldn't wait for this game to come out. I will be buying this game, storyline and HO's are great. I have to free all those mystical dragons.

I recommend this game!

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LOVE THOSE DRAGONS!!!!

PostedMay 21, 2016

hazelwize16

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

storyline not too complex but unique enough for me ... the visuals are absolutely beautiful ... the hos and mini games are great ... music is soothing ... but i am so happy to see this dragon related game ... a great game from Sunward! ... half way thru the game and this will one makes my weekend sing! ... get me some dragon shifters next time and i will be ecstatic! ...

I recommend this game!

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Good game.!!!

PostedMay 21, 2016

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

This game is very unique it will have you hooked right away. It has everything in it that is it, Members do not hesitate,

I recommend this game!

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Skepticism was obliterated from the get go!

PostedMay 25, 2016

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5 / 5

Completed CE: I have loved all the games in this series and was hesitant when I saw another out. The reason is because some of the games in other series I play have not been good lately. But I was proven wrong. I can say I enjoyed ever bit of this game, even the bonus chapter. Same great graphics, music, voice acting, and story. I liked the purple dragon the most because it reminds me of a little ...Show more

Completed CE: I have loved all the games in this series and was hesitant when I saw another out. The reason is because some of the games in other series I play have not been good lately. But I was proven wrong. I can say I enjoyed ever bit of this game, even the bonus chapter. Same great graphics, music, voice acting, and story. I liked the purple dragon the most because it reminds me of a little glass blown dragon ornament that I have. And the dragon/griffin eye amulet was a nice touch. If you are looking for something that isn't gloomy, dreary, or doom than this game and all in this series is good for you ! Show less

I recommend this game!

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COULD THE HIDDEN BURIED KINGDOM POSSIBLY BE THE FABLED ATLANTIS?

PostedMay 21, 2016

biscuitsmama

fromIs it even possible to take a break and relax with my friends? Well, I guess not if they are always looking for hidden kingdoms..

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Our time-traveling heroine of the Griffin Order, Sarah Pennington, is back in this third installment of The Secret Order series. After her recent missions to travel back in time to stop the Order’s arch enemy the Dragon Clan from wreaking havoc, the Order decided to ban all time travel and to destroy all time-travel machines. Now, Sarah is looking forward to a well-deserved vacation but before she ...Show more

Our time-traveling heroine of the Griffin Order, Sarah Pennington, is back in this third installment of The Secret Order series. After her recent missions to travel back in time to stop the Order’s arch enemy the Dragon Clan from wreaking havoc, the Order decided to ban all time travel and to destroy all time-travel machines. Now, Sarah is looking forward to a well-deserved vacation but before she can even dream of relaxing on sunny beaches, her BFF Julie calls with some very exciting news. When Sarah and Julie were in high school they were obsessed with stories of the Buried Kingdom and now, after years of research, Julie thinks she has finally found it. Sharing Julie’s excitement, you decide to pay her a visit and that is when you discover that you and Julie are not the only ones interested in the Buried Kingdom. On your way to Julie’s home your call with her is interrupted as you witness her kidnap. Will you arrive in time to save Julie? As you plunge into the depths of this new mystery and work to save Julie, you begin to think that maybe the Order’s move to destroy the time machines might have been a bit too hasty.

The game tools include an interactive transporter type map is present at the beginning of the game. You will find Julie’s Amulet, a magical dragon eye, that when charged with energy will allow you to see visions of past events. Then there is Droi, a little dragon who can use his fiery breath to light fires and help you retrieve items that are out of reach. I don’t mind pet helpers as much as some gamers but there was a time when they showed up in every game and that did become a bit much. Of course being a huge fan of dragons, I am quite happy to have my purple little friend tag along as I play.

The HOPS are varied and include the storybook type where you must find the item that is capitalized, the progressive-interactive type where you find one item and use it somewhere else until you eventually complete the scene, the standard list type and even a FROG thrown in for good measure. The mini-games were not too difficult but there was one during the demo that took a bit of time to figure out. Even though there was nothing really different or too earth shaking in either the puzzles or the mini-games, I still found them very enjoyable. In the HOPS the items were not so well hidden that I couldn’t find them nor were any of the mini-games so difficult that they were frustrating.

The extra content in the CE version of the game includes the following:
34 Collectible Dragon Eggs in sets of purple, blue, green, and
28 Morphing Objects
24 Achievements to earn
Music
Video
HOP and Mini-Game Replay
Pictures

I LOVE this game! Yes, it is not a mind-blowing challenge but I don’t always need that. What I like is that the gameplay is entertaining and the storyline is very good. The excellent and colorful graphics create a wonderful fantasy world with interesting characters (some not so nice) and, of course, there are dragons. I found myself so involved in the game that when the demo ended, I wanted to keep playing. Even though The Buried Kingdom is my kind of game, please try the demo to see if it is one you will enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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