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HOW DO WE THWART THE DWARF

PostedAugust 24, 2017

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That evil dwarf, Saint Germain, is at it again, and he's anything but a saint! SG has his sights set on Sebastian, an innocent little boy, a boy with a gift, or a curse, depending on how it's used. Sebastian has a unique ability, an ability that allows him to mediate between the living and the dead, an ability that SG so desperately desires, an ability that can grant the evil dwarf immortality. ...Show more

That evil dwarf, Saint Germain, is at it again, and he's anything but a saint! SG has his sights set on Sebastian, an innocent little boy, a boy with a gift, or a curse, depending on how it's used. Sebastian has a unique ability, an ability that allows him to mediate between the living and the dead, an ability that SG so desperately desires, an ability that can grant the evil dwarf immortality. Evil that can never be eradicated is bad enough, but evil as annoying as SG is even more frightening! (wheres Lord Tyrion when you need him, am I right?)

I've gotta hand it to the new developers, Amax, (formerly ERS) they were somehow able to revamp a dying series. It's obvious that they have combined new forces with the old, to bring this series up to speed with fresh new ideas and features, while still keeping the original essence, inspired by the father of Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin. The graphics are stunning, the game mechanics are flawless, and the storyline flows well from beginning to end. I'm still disappointed however, in the fact that they continue to overlook the fact that none of their games automatically support widescreen. Their games always require me to either play in windowed mode, or adjust my screen resolution (which is a huge inconvenience, after the game, I have to go back into my screens resolution and readjust back to the original setting) If I don't opt for one of these solutions, the game plays in a stretched manner, and I lose the ability to see anything on either side, particularly during a Hidden Object Scene! If other devs are able to solve this issue, why can't they? The second feature I find annoying, is that the HOP's are always repeated in the same location at least once, which becomes boring a second time around, even though they usually change the type of HO's.

In this Collector's Edition version, each scene has one of three different valued hidden mechanical hearts. The Red Heart is worth 1 coin, the Silver Heart is worth 5 coins and the Gold Heart is worth 10 coins. You can use the coins to repair your humble abode, by removing boards covering the windows, replacing 5 different windows, repairing the front entrance, landscaping the gardens, bring trees back to life, new pavement and even somehow managing to replant an entire forest that sits behind the house! As far as CE value, I'm not so sure this one is worthy of the higher price tag.

The Hidden Object Scenes are decent, but nothing new is presented in the demo, and so far, there aren't any alternative games offered in lieu of the HOP. There are Keywords in Sentence finds, Multiples of the same item finds, Silhouetted Shape finds, uncovering Matching Pair finds, and several Zoom Zone HOP's with Fragmented item finds. As I stated earlier, several of the scenes are repeated in the same location, but usually with a different type of HOP.

The Mini Games are actually fairly entertaining for the most part, although they tend to be on the easier side of difficulty. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Move all the stones along the lines, to their matching colored slots. In the Hard mode, stones can only be moved when a hand isn't over it.

2) Open all "marked" crates to find matching pairs.

3) Swap tiles to complete the image.

4) Arrange pairs of symbols in the correct order at the bottom, matching symbols must be placed next to each other.

5) Repeat the sequence of stones that light up.

6) Place statue fragments correctly within highlighted areas.

7) Arrange the statues correctly according to color and symbol clues on the base.

8) Follow a recipe in the correct order.

9) Select and drag the circle through each pattern, without going outside of the lines.

HAUNTED LEGENDS GAMES AVAILABLE IN ORDER
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-The Queen of Spades (December 15-10) 4.2
2-The Bronze Horseman (September 11-11) 4.0
3-The Undertaker (November 15-12) 4.4
4-The Curse of the Vox (June 30-13) 4.0
5-Stone Guest (November 15-14) 4.0
6-The Dark Wishes (May 15-15) 3.7
7-The Secret of Life (November 5-15) 3.9
8-The Iron Mask (July 30-16) 4.1
9-Faulty Creatures (December 3-16) 3.1
10-The Black Hawk (March 9-17) 4.3
11-The Cursed Gift (August 24-17) 4.2

This Collector's Edition has 5 Screensavers, 9 Concept Art pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 9 Movie Videos, 4 Music Soundtracks, 13 replayable Mini Games, 14 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Achievements to earn, Collectible Red, Silver and Gold Hearts (worth 1-5-10 coins) Upgradable house with earned collectibles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

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I LOVE SEEING THAT EVIL LITTLE DWARF HAVE A TANTRUM WHEN HE DOESN’T GET HIS WAY!

PostedAugust 24, 2017

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What would a Haunted Legends be without that horrid little dwarf the Count St. Germain (SG) and, yes, he is back in game number eleven in the series The Cursed Gift. Just as I was tiring of this series the Cursed Gift seems to hold promise as a game that is a bit different and has a storyline that I happen to find interesting. Although most of the games from this developer seem to be sliding down ...Show more

What would a Haunted Legends be without that horrid little dwarf the Count St. Germain (SG) and, yes, he is back in game number eleven in the series The Cursed Gift. Just as I was tiring of this series the Cursed Gift seems to hold promise as a game that is a bit different and has a storyline that I happen to find interesting. Although most of the games from this developer seem to be sliding down a slippery slope to darkness, the Cursed Gift isn’t quite as bad as some recent offerings from ERS/AMAX.

You once again play the game as a detective and you receive a letter from Lucas Malloy asking you to save his son Sebastian. It seems that Sebastian has a very rare gift that SG wants. In an effort to save his son, Lucas signed a contract with the dwarf that would transfer Sebastian’s gift to him but then later realizing his error in judgement has spent his life trying to undo the contract and it has now cost him his life. When you arrive at the home, you find Lucas gone and the home is truly haunted with a variety of ghosts, some good and others who are not quite so good at all. SG is out to get Sebastian’s gift and nothing will get in his way, even you detective. As you play through the Cursed Gift you will need to overcome obstacles and work with a pair of ghostly knights to save Sebastian. Are you up to the challenge?

The graphics are excellent, as one would expect from this artistic team even though we are romping through a decrepit haunted house there are still touches of color and the game does not seem overpowered by the dull browns and grays we often find in haunted house types of games. I do have to say though that many of the graphics seem misty or foggy but I believe that is intentional given the nature of the game. The interactive map is present from the beginning of the game and, although I didn’t find any special tools or gimmicks there is a special box that requires seals to open. We will find those seals as we move through the game and I once we open the box there will be something we must do with it later in the game.

The HOPS include variety and some interaction to acquire the items we eventually need to use before moving forward in the game. The do not seem to be quite as many list type scenes as they do vary quite a bit. I happened to enjoy several of the different scenes, particularly the one where we must find objects on a special kaleidoscope using the story presented in the scene. Even the scenes where we find matching pairs were not too bad. The puzzles were nothing new but I did struggle with one where we place colored gems to open a door. Overall I enjoyed the demo enough that I know the Cursed Gift is sure to be quite an entertaining game. At this point I will need to honestly say the game is very easy and there is not a lot of brain-drain involved with the gameplay. I did have to use the hint button once or twice because an item didn’t seem to work as it should but it turned out it was me – lol.

The CE version of the game includes Collectible Amulets to find. You will earn coins for each amulet found and they will be used later to purchase items for your Haunted House. There are the ever-present achievements to earn as well. I don’t generally care for achievements but must admit I liked the pop-up for the first achievement I did earn and now look forward to earning others. Even though I don’t use Screensavers or Wallpapers I might decide to use one of the 9 available Wallpapers as I play the game. Other extras include: 9 Concept Art, 5 Screensavers, 4 Music Tracks, Movies, replay of HOPS and Mini-Games, a Haunted House, the 29-page Strategy Guide, and a Bonus Chapter. This developer is not known for adding a lot of extra content but what is included is enough to entice me to purchase the CE.

After a recent release from this developer, I said I would never purchase another of their games but it seems that promise is short-lived since I added this new Haunted Legends game to my collection. I found the pace of the game to be quite good and there were enough “hooks” along the way to keep me wanting more of the storyline. As soon as the game was released I couldn’t prevent myself from hitting the buy button so now I will shut out the rest of the world (for at least a few hours) and immerse myself in the world of Haunted Legends and that pesky little dwarf who it seems I love to see be thwarted in his efforts to obtain his goals. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Mysterious, dark and thrilling......

PostedAugust 24, 2017

rainworm

fromFrankfurt, Germany

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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Level of Challenge

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5 / 5

It is been a long way since the first game of the series, when the dwarf was introduced in a haunting but not altogether dark plot. In the Cursed Gift we see the warning ‘disturbing scenes’ introducing the game, and indeed some mysterious and dangerous plot seems waiting for us. After the typical trailor-scene of the series, a man is shown, signing a contract with Saint-Germain, the dwarf. He is ...Show more

It is been a long way since the first game of the series, when the dwarf was introduced in a haunting but not altogether dark plot. In the Cursed Gift we see the warning ‘disturbing scenes’ introducing the game, and indeed some mysterious and dangerous plot seems waiting for us. After the typical trailor-scene of the series, a man is shown, signing a contract with Saint-Germain, the dwarf. He is warned, as what he deals, is not a gift but a curse.

We are a detective and had been written to for help. The writer had sold his son’s power or talent to SG, hoping to achieve safety but is now threatened. He assumes, he, himself will be dead soon and it is on you, to save his son. Arriving at the place, where the mansion lies, a house, barricaded, decayed and seemingly deserted, we can literally feel a threatening atmosphere. Our first task is getting entrance. We have to find all necessary items to solve the door opening puzzle and finally arrive in the dark hall. An impressing, slightly shocking cutscene shows us the child. There will be various HO scenes and puzzles in our way to open doors and step by step learn more about the story of the Malloys, which seems to be a family curse.

Young Malloy is protected by his ghostly ancestors, but Saint-Germain is a mighty opponent.
The story, together with varied HOS and quite interesting puzzles, let me remember the fascination of the very first game of the series, when we were introduced to the mysterious dwarf. A thrilling dark mystery, I certainly want to explore. Show less

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Didn't want it to end!

PostedAugust 28, 2017

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Loved this.... Fun, colorful and just enough brain teasing. Highly recommend this game...

I recommend this game!

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CREEPY, I LOVE IT !!!!!

PostedAugust 24, 2017

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HAUNTED LEGENDS HAS A HIT WITH THE CURSED GIFT! GREAT STORY ETC. THIS GAME IS EXCITING.EASY TO NAVAGATE WITH SOME REALLY SCARY THINGS MY KINDA GAME !!!!!

I recommend this game!

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The Cursed Gift

PostedSeptember 5, 2017

2020moonlanding

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have enjoyed this game immensely. It has an old school charm to it with graphics and storyline that remind me of my favorite games from a few years ago. But also has all the bells and whistles of today's games. For me, it's the best of both worlds. I'm planning on checking out some of the earlier Haunted Legends that I have missed. This is a series you don't want to pass on.

I recommend this game!

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Excellent, fun, game!

PostedAugust 25, 2017

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

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5 / 5

This was a game once I started it was hard to stop. It was fun, somewhat challenging, great graphics. I could go on but I suggest you try this game without hesitation and enjoy the fun!
I only wish the Bonus Chapter allowed some more time to continue playing. I can honestly say there wasn't anything I didn't like about this game.

I recommend this game!

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The dward gets what he deserves

PostedAugust 28, 2017

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Well, this devious dwarf got in your way long enough. And justice is served at last. A beautiful game with unique features and strong game play. You collect decorative flames that equal money with which you restore your house in the woods. I only found a bit awkward the back-forth setting of the narration.

I recommend this game!

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I didn't want this to end !

PostedSeptember 10, 2017

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Genuinely creepy and jumpy in parts. Gorgeous graphics, St Germain as evil as ever, great storyline. Recommmended !

I recommend this game!

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Excellent game!

PostedAugust 31, 2017

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5 / 5

This is a great game, i love the fact that the dwarf is finally again really playing an active part in the game - in the former games you often only saw him getting away and laughing - but this is so much better. His voice suits so well his character and it is such a refreshing energy - i always feel this with this dwarf, although he is the bad guy, he has something to it that i really love. With ...Show more

This is a great game, i love the fact that the dwarf is finally again really playing an active part in the game - in the former games you often only saw him getting away and laughing - but this is so much better. His voice suits so well his character and it is such a refreshing energy - i always feel this with this dwarf, although he is the bad guy, he has something to it that i really love. With the last games of the series i was afraid, the series would end. Who would have thought that he has this great great revival now! I just love this dwarf, can't help. And please, keep up the excellent work, dear developers!!! This dwarf is a great figure!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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