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Susan May Want To Relocate

PostedOctober 25, 2016

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I have been a fan of the Lost Lands saga from the very beginning when Susan and her young son Jimmy were first transported to the Lost Lands. I remained faithful as time after time I watched this poor woman get yanked from her everyday real world life to help solve all the otherworldly apocalypses. This time, the Lost Lands have come to her world to ask for help, sort of. Susan has just met the ...Show more

I have been a fan of the Lost Lands saga from the very beginning when Susan and her young son Jimmy were first transported to the Lost Lands. I remained faithful as time after time I watched this poor woman get yanked from her everyday real world life to help solve all the otherworldly apocalypses. This time, the Lost Lands have come to her world to ask for help, sort of. Susan has just met the captain of the Grey Flounder, Finuer Steelburn, who explains that the ship isn't real, the giant octopus that brought her aboard isn't real, not even the captain himself is real! The real Finuer Steelburn is being held prisoner, and cursed into an eternal slumber. In his dreams, the captain has traveled to many worlds, and each time he visits, the worlds he traveled to have experienced cataclysmic disasters. Susan must return to the Lost Lands, find the real captain, and release him from his eternal slumber or both worlds will suffer dire consequences!

As I stated earlier, I've been a fan from the beginning of this fantasy themed adventure series, and I love the storyline of this latest edition, with reservation....What is up with the really poor graphics? I have always prefered computer generated graphics over hand drawn graphics, but what kind of computer did they use, or software, I just don't get it. The colors don't pop, it may as well be a black and white, there are few details, and at times they even look blurry! I would expect graphics to evolve and become crisper with each new game because technology evolves so quickly, did they go over budget and decide to cut corners and use cheap software?

On the brighter side, they haven't cut corners on all the Collector's Edition bling that this series is so famous for. Each scene has a Collectible from one of 4 different categories, there are 8 skulls, 8 bottles of Rum, 8 sailboats, and 8 fish statues altogether. There are also 15 Collectible Masks, and 20 Lost Manuscript pages, and 8 Map fragments that will unlock 20 bonus level Mini Games. There are several Achievements to earn and last but certainly not least, there are 32 Morphing Objects. Many reviewers have complained in the past that these collectibles are too small, but I prefer it that way because it makes them more credible (morphing snail for example) I only wish the cursor didn't change to a hand whenever you come across one of these.

The Hidden Object Scenes are all the same, and I'm assuming will continue that way after the demo. It's not a bad thing because they are extremely Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds requiring you to find an object that matches the Silhouetted Shapes, and then use those items within the scene interactively to expose the next items. Most of the HOP's have interactive puzzles to solve as well.

The Mini Games are quite nice, many of them newer puzzles, and some can be challenging. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Arrange the symbols inside the inner circle to match the ones on the outer circle.

2) Repair the ferry floor by placing boards of different patterns so all holes have been covered.

3) Click on the crystals to redirect the beam of light to travel through all of the crystals only once.

4) Input the correct code by turning three dials to match the code you found earlier.

5) Rotate the fields to move the green cube to the green cell.

This Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpapers, 26 Concept Art pictures, 21 Videos, 8 Music Soundtracks, 23 replayable Mini Games, 7 replayable Puzzles, 21 Achievements to earn, 32 Morphing Objects. 20 Lost Manuscript pages, 15 Collectible Masks, 8 of each, Collectible Fish Statues, Sailboats, Skulls, Bottles of Rum, 8 Map Fragments that will unlock 20 bonus levels of Puzzles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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SUSAN DOES IT AGAIN

PostedNovember 6, 2016

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REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

What an amazing game which took me nearly 2 weeks to complete playing a bit each night. In the main game you play Susan to rescue Captain Stulborn. In the bonus you play Corko the beaver and how he rescues Susan from the ocean.

There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Hard and Custom modes of play;
* Interactive map (essential);
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REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

What an amazing game which took me nearly 2 weeks to complete playing a bit each night. In the main game you play Susan to rescue Captain Stulborn. In the bonus you play Corko the beaver and how he rescues Susan from the ocean.

There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Hard and Custom modes of play;
* Interactive map (essential);
* Diary;
* 21 Achievements;
* Find 8 skulls, 8 bottles of rum; 8 fish statues, 8 map pieces; 15 masks and 20 pages of the manuscript;
* Find 32 morphing objects.

I loved that you could turn off Hint and Skip in the Custom mode to make it more challenging. Also, the cursor does not change into a hand when finding morphing objects and collectibles as well - only in Custom mode I think.

The graphics are beautiful and crystal clear - its just like being there. Sound is good and the orchestral music is the same as in the other Lost Lands games.

The hidden object games are highly interactive silhouette - find one item to use to find another, etc. I loved these. None are too hard or challenging and there are little mini-games in them as well. Each one takes about 5 minutes or so to do.

Well, where to begin with the mini-games! There are a huge variety to play. Some are easy and I got back to the game quickly and others took me AGES. I'm hopeless with sliding tiles to get in their right place or colour, etc, so these ones took me a while. The instructions are clear.

Make sure that you check your diary as it has the answers to some of the mini-games, etc.

You will definitely need the interactive map. This is a huge game with lots of locations. I don't normally use it, but in this instance it is virtually impossible to remember where tasks are to be performed without it. I played about 50% of the game without it, but then the locations just got too big, so I started using it.

The 21 achievements are hard to get. I got about 14. I didn't accomplish a HOP in under 2 minutes and I missed a few of the morphing objects. There is so much to do in every scene that I sort of forgot about them (that's my pitiful excuse), so when I play again I'll have another go at getting them all.

Overall, the game took me a good 20 hours or so to play, not skipping any mini-games or hinting - so very good value for money.

Definitely comes recommended. This game would be perfect to play over the Christmas holidays or a long weekend where you will have more time to play this massive game. Well done devs. Happy playing fishies. Show less

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I am so happy to see another Lost Lands game.

PostedOctober 25, 2016

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fromGloucestershire UK

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this series, there's always so much to do I never get bored in these games.

I won't describe the storyline but near the beginning you meet a Beaverling and he's very talkative.

HOS - interactive. The first was a silhouette where you find something that allows you to get the next item.

Puzzles/Mini Games - I liked them and they weren't too hard.

Map (on the right hand side) ...Show more

I love this series, there's always so much to do I never get bored in these games.

I won't describe the storyline but near the beginning you meet a Beaverling and he's very talkative.

HOS - interactive. The first was a silhouette where you find something that allows you to get the next item.

Puzzles/Mini Games - I liked them and they weren't too hard.

Map (on the right hand side) transports quickly and also shows if there is still a collectible or morphing object to find in the scene.

Diary is on the left hand side.

Bow of the Ship (on the left hand side) is a Dragon Head when you hover over it, it says Additional. It contains the Strategy Guide, Achievements, Collections and Tasks.

21 Achievements

Collectibles and there are a lot of them.
8 Skulls
8 Bottles
8 Sailboat Models
8 Fish Statuettes
20 Manuscripts
15 Masks
8 Map Pieces
32 Morphing Objects, all different things.

Extras include:
23 Mini Games and 7 Puzzles to replay.
The rest are the usual things like Wallpapers, Concept Art, etc. Show less

I recommend this game!

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OFF ON ANOTHER EXCELLENT ADVENTURE TO THE LOST LANDS

PostedOctober 25, 2016

biscuitsmama

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I absolutely love the Lost Land series of games and own all of the others that I have played many times. There is so much to do and see in the games so they have great replay value. Not only do I have all of the Lost Lands games I also have every CE from this developer including another of my favorite series – New York Mysteries.

In the newest game The Wanderer you get to play as Susan, our ...Show more

I absolutely love the Lost Land series of games and own all of the others that I have played many times. There is so much to do and see in the games so they have great replay value. Not only do I have all of the Lost Lands games I also have every CE from this developer including another of my favorite series – New York Mysteries.

In the newest game The Wanderer you get to play as Susan, our world traveling heroine, who was most likely around for the original “tea party” with all the traveling she does. When Susan returns home from her daily run she finds a magically sealed sea chest in her living room and, because after her previous expedition she accidentally returned with a pair of anti-magic gloves, she knows just what to do so she can open the chest. An interesting note in the chest, along with the Compass of Worlds, leads Susan to the shore where she is whisked away by a giant octopus where she soon meets Finuer Stulburn; Captain of the Grey Flounder who we learn is only an illusion. While meeting with the captain Susan learns that not only is the Lost Lands at danger of destruction, but so is any other world the captain has visited, including our own. So begins The Wanderer and Susan must not only find Captain Stulburn’s body and wake him from his destructive wandering but find and free his wife as well.

Although some might find the graphics old school, I happen to think they are excellent. The voiceovers and sound package are very good as well and compliment the game to perfection. The game offers the custom setting that is now becoming almost standard with all newer games. I appreciate the very interactive map that this developer includes in its games because not only can we quickly travel from place to place, it also shows where we have collectibles or morphing objects left to find. Believe me when I say this game has a lot of collectibles because it certainly does and is a bonanza for those of us who love CE versions of games for this reason.

I am not going to give all of the details about the HOPS or mini-games because there is an excellent reviewer who provides this information for those of you who want to know. As far as I’m concerned the HOPS are very enjoyable even though most of them are the silhouette type, which is fairly standard for this developer. The good thing is that the silhouettes are fairly good so it isn’t too overly difficult to figure out what we need to find. Where I think this game is excellent is in the mini-games or puzzles. Even though the puzzles are not mind-numbing difficult there still is some challenge. Most of the puzzles are doable if you stop to think about them and if needed, you can find detailed instructions in the Strategy Guide.

If you choose to purchase the CE version of the game there are 32 collectibles that complete several different sets, 32 morphing objects, 20 manuscripts, 8 map pieces, and 15 masks to find. You can replay Mini-games and Puzzles (although I am not sure what the difference is between them at this point). Other extras include concept art, wallpapers, videos, music, bonus chapter and Strategy Guide.

Since I know the value of these games, I purchased it immediately because I couldn’t wait to play the full game. I love Susan and her adventures and I am sure this one will be just as excellent as the others. Okay, I am turning off the phone and immersing myself in The Wanderer as soon as I post this review. I hope others of you will try the demo to see if you just might enjoy the game as much as I do. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Set Sail!!!

PostedOctober 25, 2016

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

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Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I dont ever write reviews for games. My game of choice are TM games although I do like the hidden object and adventure games I own quite a lot. Played one hour of demo, I will be buying this game, lots of things to find. I liked the story line. Dont know about the music I shut sounds off in most games. The level of challenge was really good couple of the puzzles I skipped I didnt want to waste ...Show more

I dont ever write reviews for games. My game of choice are TM games although I do like the hidden object and adventure games I own quite a lot. Played one hour of demo, I will be buying this game, lots of things to find. I liked the story line. Dont know about the music I shut sounds off in most games. The level of challenge was really good couple of the puzzles I skipped I didnt want to waste demo time but they seemed hard and challenging. I will be replaying them love a challenge. try the demo you have nothing to lose. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Lots to do

PostedOctober 25, 2016

CiChDa

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Storyline

5 / 5

I think this is one of the better games that have come out lately.

First off, it is not that dark/evil.

It has many collectibles and the morph's are in the game play, not the HO's. I really appreciate these additions to the game, adds more to it.

The graphics area bit different, but I think it adds to the uniqueness to the game.

The music is one of the better backgrounds I have ...Show more

I think this is one of the better games that have come out lately.

First off, it is not that dark/evil.

It has many collectibles and the morph's are in the game play, not the HO's. I really appreciate these additions to the game, adds more to it.

The graphics area bit different, but I think it adds to the uniqueness to the game.

The music is one of the better backgrounds I have heard.

The only draw back is getting to the SG, that is a bit' cumbersome, but I don't use it that often.

Another neat thing - on the map, it has an icon showing that there are collectibles at that location. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Fabulous game

PostedOctober 27, 2016

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5 / 5

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Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just love these devs. Their stories are calming and thankfully NO monsters (at least I have not found one yet). The gameplay is so good, lots to collect, a fantastic map and a very good length. What is not to like?
Definite buy for me and I think I will get the other Lost Lands as well as somehow I seem to have not got any of them. Must have passed me by - but no longer.

I recommend this game!

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Absolute Fan of Lost Lands

PostedNovember 7, 2016

Fredbrenn

fromAmsterdam, The Netherlands

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

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Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I never write reviews up to now. I have been a fan of this series since game 1, and this one, again, does not disappoint. Clever puzzles and great HOPS, interactive just as I like them.

I recommend this game!

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Not a Traditional Hidden Object.

PostedMarch 8, 2017

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Fun Factor

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really liked the bonus game and collecting morphs, ships, skulls, manuscripts, masks, etc. Some morphs are very hard to find. I miss the traditional hidden objects, but am fine with the way they did it, more puzzle like. Way too many puzzles but liked part of them. I liked catching the rodents in the garden, kind of whack a mole type. Some games aren't explained adequately, for example, you have ...Show more

I really liked the bonus game and collecting morphs, ships, skulls, manuscripts, masks, etc. Some morphs are very hard to find. I miss the traditional hidden objects, but am fine with the way they did it, more puzzle like. Way too many puzzles but liked part of them. I liked catching the rodents in the garden, kind of whack a mole type. Some games aren't explained adequately, for example, you have to measure and balance 3 different stones and I did and it didn't move on. I looked at the guide and still couldn't tell. Try one type of stone at a time and it was the ticket. But it was balanced the 1st time. I thought it dragged on a little in the middle. There are tons of different locals and I needed to use the map. But it's fairly long so I got my money's worth. In the beginning I sure did a lot of work to get a blunt knife. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Another gem of the series

PostedOctober 28, 2016

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I love the structure of this wonderful series, one of the few where you still have to use your brain and memory to play the game. Here you don't have just to collect the items and use them in the next or the same scene. Even if maybe the graphics could be better, as I've found them a bit blurry, I think this is a very pleasant way to spend your time: a lot of collectibles, customizable game mode ...Show more

I love the structure of this wonderful series, one of the few where you still have to use your brain and memory to play the game. Here you don't have just to collect the items and use them in the next or the same scene. Even if maybe the graphics could be better, as I've found them a bit blurry, I think this is a very pleasant way to spend your time: a lot of collectibles, customizable game mode and a perfect skipping map if you don't like to backtrack. Show less

I recommend this game!

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