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A Cringeworthy Addition To Grim Tales!

PostedAugust 25, 2016

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Detective Anna Gray has a new case to solve, one that might be a little too close for comfort! Rosette Darkwood has asked Anna to look into the mysterious disappearances of several of her Boarding School students that have gone missing. The headmistress has a few theories of her own, because all of the women were last seen with the handsome Dorian Black, at his family's mansion, Crimson Hollow. ...Show more

Detective Anna Gray has a new case to solve, one that might be a little too close for comfort! Rosette Darkwood has asked Anna to look into the mysterious disappearances of several of her Boarding School students that have gone missing. The headmistress has a few theories of her own, because all of the women were last seen with the handsome Dorian Black, at his family's mansion, Crimson Hollow. The Black family and the Gray family might have more in common than Anna ever imagined, and Dorian may be impossible to investigate if he has the same abilities as Anna!

Daddy dearest is alive and well, sort of. If you remember the last episode, Anna received some unexpected help from her father Richard's spirit when her nephew's son was kidnapped. After the investigation, Anna kept her father's powerful skull (weird right?) and just so it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands, she has brought the skull with her. Once inside Crimson Hollow, Richard Gray is awakened once more, perhaps because of the family ties that bind.....whenever his skull glows, dad has something important to discuss with you, but just bits and pieces of information at a time. There are a couple of devices to help your investigation, Anna's trusty detective kit with a lockpick, a screwdriver and a flashlight (high tech stuff) and a Charm that was actually given to Dorian by richard. The charm is called the Sphere of Time and is capable of allowing its owner to travel to the past even when protected by magic.

One thing's for sure, this series just keeps getting better and better! You can always count on Grim Tales games to have exceptional graphics and a flawless incorporation of real characters. What often goes unnoticed however is the sounds. You can hear the wind howling, and the crackle of fire, everything is realistic, and several things can be interacted with, just because you can! Stop playing for just a few seconds and listen, the sights and sounds are what make or break a game and you may not even know it. This Collector's Edition has hidden Jigsaw Pieces that will allow you to assemble 3 different Screensavers. As far as I can remember, all Grim Tales have Morphing Objects, and the Morphs in Crimson Hollow are very creative, some of which aren't very obvious. There are also the normal CE bling of Achievements, Wallpapers, Secret Rooms and even Archives.

The Hidden Object Scenes are really just average, for me, that's okay as long as the Mini Games are decent and in abundance and they certainly are. There are Silhouetted Shape finds, finding items that match Keywords in a story setting, Listed Item finds and even small Zoom Zone HOP's where you are tasked with finding a handful of fragments.

The Mini Games are a mixture of small and simple puzzles to longer more frustrating types, but seem to be very doable. Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo (puzzles from the main game will be added on my review of the Standard Edition because I wait for 2 for 1 sales)

1) Select a word from each column that relates to the clues given, then click search on the computer. If correct you will read information pertaining to the search.

2) Fill each bronze plate with the correct number of spheres based on the number clues next to them and use the green triangle to move the spheres from one plate to another.

3) Control the magnet to take out all of the fragments from the fountain.

4) Move the cubes so that they will fit into the top slots of the lock using directional arrows on rows and columns.

5) Release the brides spirit from the door by selecting locks from beginning to end on chains that are free.

6) Trap the white checker piece in the corner using black checkers that can be moved to highlighted places on the board.

7) Move the clock hands so that the clock is set to Midnight, moving one hand may affect others and at different speeds.

8) Navigate to the center of the labyrinth in a specific number of moves, using directional arrows.

This Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, Archives, a Secret Room, 5 Music Soundtracks, Hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces that allow you to assemble 3 different Screensavers, Morphing Objects, 15 Achievements (to the best of my knowledge) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the wedding! Show less

I recommend this game!

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OFF WITH HER HEAD

PostedAugust 26, 2016

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

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5 / 5

I haven't done a review in a very long time as I haven't really liked many of the games that have come out, but this one I just loved. Grim Tales has kept with all the other games before this one, and I have every one of them. The visuals and VO's were very good as usual, and this game really gave you a challenge with the mini games. I had a lot of fun playing this game and will buy it for sure ...Show more

I haven't done a review in a very long time as I haven't really liked many of the games that have come out, but this one I just loved. Grim Tales has kept with all the other games before this one, and I have every one of them. The visuals and VO's were very good as usual, and this game really gave you a challenge with the mini games. I had a lot of fun playing this game and will buy it for sure but I will wait for the 2/4/1 sale when it pops up again. I hope you have as much fun as I did playing the Demo as I did. I highly recommend this game, and I never give away to much of the game in my reviews as I don't want to spoil it for others. Show less

I recommend this game!

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VERY NICE TWIST AT THE END OF THE DEMO

PostedAugust 25, 2016

mandms33

fromBradenton, FL

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Of course the Grim Tales series is always good, this one is no exception. I thought it was going to be another Dorian Gray storyline with a portrait, that ages instead of the man, but it is nothing like that at all. The Black Widow storyline is underlying, but the demo reels you in by focusing on a different bad guy. Then, it hits you with a twist at the very end and takes you by surprise. Nicely ...Show more

Of course the Grim Tales series is always good, this one is no exception. I thought it was going to be another Dorian Gray storyline with a portrait, that ages instead of the man, but it is nothing like that at all. The Black Widow storyline is underlying, but the demo reels you in by focusing on a different bad guy. Then, it hits you with a twist at the very end and takes you by surprise. Nicely played. The puzzles and HOPS were very well done and begin right away. The music and graphics are outstanding and tied it all together while the storyline makes you want more. I really enjoyed this one. :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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I Never Thought I'd Miss My Constant Family Drama, But Here I Am!

PostedAugust 25, 2016

Beingknown

fromOregon, USA GO DUCKS!

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

GREETINGS FELLOW FISHIES!

I am taking a quick dip into the pond today to share my thoughts and feelings about Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow CE, which I had the pleasure of playing in its Beta release. I also own and have enjoyed the previous seven Grim Tales games in this series.

This entertaining game is replete with wonderfully creepy details like flies dropping down onto the murder scene and ...Show more

GREETINGS FELLOW FISHIES!

I am taking a quick dip into the pond today to share my thoughts and feelings about Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow CE, which I had the pleasure of playing in its Beta release. I also own and have enjoyed the previous seven Grim Tales games in this series.

This entertaining game is replete with wonderfully creepy details like flies dropping down onto the murder scene and bats flying out from under door frames. We travel through time as detective Anna Gray whose opening line is, “I never thought I’d miss my constant family drama, but here I am.” Frankly, with that line they had me!

I love the original, interesting and sometimes challenging puzzles and mini-games we encounter during the investigation of our paranormal family’s murder mysteries. Of special pleasure for me personally, is the fact that several of these mini-games allowed me to happily utilize some of my oft neglected brain cells. Being challenged to actually think during game play deepens the satisfaction of winning the game.

The HOPs are well done and sometimes contain collectibles and/or morphs, so be on guard before finishing them that you haven’t left behind any little “extras.”

The graphics, while well done, would have been more aesthetically pleasing had they been better defined, with deeper color saturation across a wider color spectrum. That said, the monochromatic hues were consistent with the game’s theme.

The soundtrack was interesting and appropriate and the sound effects were entertaining. The story line was interesting and spookily engaging.

Overall, a delightful game for those of you who are not faint of heart.

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I recommend this game!

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wow i did not see that coming

PostedAugust 27, 2016

coolgirl17

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Anna has been called in to investigate the disappearance of a girl from a local boarding school. She was last seen with the mysterious Dorian Black. as well the girl is your long lost relative .then things go wrong when she turns on you. i did finish the game even the bonus game wow i was really happy how it really ended I WAN MORE NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recommend this game!

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Great Game

PostedAugust 26, 2016

staffnurse

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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

I loved this game and played it from beginning to end without stopping, brilliant, now I can sleep.

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I recommend this game!

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best of grim tales

PostedAugust 25, 2016

sta38sim

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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

i love storyline i found it amazing.i played it at high level that keep me on my toes.sound and visual i found wonderful.i believe this the best in this series.

I recommend this game!

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Brilliant

PostedAugust 26, 2016

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am loving this game and reluctant to play it as I don't want it to finish!! Fantastic visually and the hops are refreshingly new. Definitely the best so far..worth every penny. Congrats

I recommend this game!

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Grim tales very grim scary lights out !!!!

PostedAugust 25, 2016

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5 / 5

excellent game expect nothing less in this series, graphics excellent, wonder should we turn the lights out for this game, I think so, add to the suspense, look for morphs and much more ,

thankyou Elephant for more of the great thought and time put into this great game.

I recommend this game!

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HERE COME THE BRIDE – ALL DRESSED IN BLACK – WITH A CRIMSON HOURGLASS UPON HER BACK

PostedAugust 25, 2016

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fromAre the Gray and Dalimar families related? If so, there would be a new bunch of relatives to add to Auntie Gray’s psycho family tree. The patriarchs in both these families give a whole new meaning to Daddy Dearest!

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6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER – REVIEW BASED ON THE DEMO

Auntie Gray (the younger version of herself) is back in another sequel, an excellent 5-star plus game, and to me, the best in the series. I LOVE this game! This time Auntie is involved in a web of young black widows, their leader, and a creepy psycho serial killer and warlock (good friends of good old psycho Dad –like minds think alike ...Show more

6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER – REVIEW BASED ON THE DEMO

Auntie Gray (the younger version of herself) is back in another sequel, an excellent 5-star plus game, and to me, the best in the series. I LOVE this game! This time Auntie is involved in a web of young black widows, their leader, and a creepy psycho serial killer and warlock (good friends of good old psycho Dad –like minds think alike – right?). To me, this is a much improved game for this series. In this spider’s web, you will be wondering who is the victim and who is the prey.

An excellent game script with multiple themes and surprises make this an action-filled game with a quick moving pace. The graphics are beautifully illustrated as usual for Elephant Games. The game almost has a Victorian era feel about it. This a puzzle-intense game and there is quite a variety both in style and difficulty. Most of the puzzles are easy; however, there are a couple of puzzles which are somewhat difficult.

There are quite a few extras in this game. The collectibles include morphing objects, portraits from the Black family, and puzzle pieces to create some screensavers. There are a number of achievements. You will inherit a skull from your Daddy Dearest who will pop up to help you in the case. You also will use the “Artifact of Time” to go back in time. The only thing I disliked about this game was the constant pop-up of the task board. Auntie Gray truly needs to stop carrying around that task board!

HOP SCENES: The same fare we see in all games. There is a multiple- step scene in the demo. You will locate four of one item releasing a list of items to locate. There are also a couple of silhouette scenes. My favorite is the morphing HOP scene. It is a cleverly done scene; however, you do have to wait until an item morphs before you can remove it.

PUZZLES: Superb! This game has a variety of puzzles. There are 11 puzzles in the demo. Most of the puzzles are very creative. They include a couple of logic/mathematical puzzles which I found a little time consuming and difficult. One involves using arrows to place blocks into position to open a lock. The other slightly difficult puzzle involves rotating the hands on three clocks so that each one is set at midnight. Usually these are relatively easy; however, I found this one a little difficult.

Other puzzles (much easier) involve a sequence puzzle in which you remove chains in sequence, an excellent maze puzzle to get Anna to the middle of a maze, a switch puzzle to restore a picture and a manual dexterity puzzle which involves you fighting Dorian using a tracing puzzle.

WHY DID THEY CHANGE THIS PUZZLE? There is a puzzle which involves moving 16 metal balls between two segments so that each segment has 8 balls each. This puzzle was changed from the beta and I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. This was a difficult puzzle which was modified so it is easier!

LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips: No times given

EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
18 Achievements (From what I could count)
Collect 10 portraits of the Black Family
Collect puzzle pieces for jigsaw puzzles to create screensavers
Morphing objects: throughout game
8 Wallpapers, Archives, Secret Room, 3 Screensavers which are jigsaw puzzles, 8 Concept Art, Music

HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES IN SEQUENCE FROM THE DEMO:

HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate.
B. Silhouette items.
C. Multiple-step. Locate four of one item (locks) followed by a list of items to locate
D. Silhouette items. Combined with morphing objects. You do have to wait for the items to morph,

PUZZLES: Puzzle Rating: (1) Extremely easy 2) Easy (3) A little difficult or time consuming (4) Moderately difficult (5) Difficult
A. Matching puzzle. Select three words to enter into a computer to search for information concerning the case. 3X Rating: 2
B. Logic puzzle. Switch 16 metallic balls between three locations using arrow so that two of the sections contain 8 balls each. Rating: 2
C. Assembly puzzle. Using arrows, manipulate blocks to create a pattern to open a lock. Rating: 3
D. Sequence puzzle. Remove locks on 4 chains in the proper sequence to open a lock. Rating: 2
E. Logic problem Formulate moves on a checkerboard using black checkers to encircle and trap a white checker. Rating: 2
F. Logic/Mathematical puzzle. Move the hands on three clocks so they all are set at midnight. Rating: 3
G. Maze puzzle. Move Anna to the center of a maze in 46 moves using an arrow. Rating: 2
H. Matching puzzle. Play a piano matching up keys from a code. Rating: 2
I. Matching/Memory. Match up symbols on a long lost bride’s gown. If you make a mistake, you must start over again. Rating: 2
J. Switch puzzle. Switch tiles to restore a picture. Rating: 1
K. Tracing puzzle. Using your mouse – trace a symbol in a fight sequence. 5 X (a little excessive?) Rating: 1 Show less

I recommend this game!

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