Grim Tales: The Time Traveler > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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"GRIM TALES 14 LEAVES FANS WITH AN ABUPT ENDING AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS"

PostedFebruary 23, 2018

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

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Enchanted Kingdom: Fog of Rivershire Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This edition Grim Tales 14: The Time Traveler surpassed all my expectations with its captivating storyline and extraordinary gameplay. The Hidden object scenes and puzzles were executed with tremendous attention to detail and design, but it was the use of inventory items and progression of the story that was most challenging for me. Some of the puzzles are just too dificult. Like the description in the intro you're cast in the role of Aunt Gray and you've been called to the Gray's to a family barbecue when disaster strikes and you get into a car accident. Not only that, but it turns out that your nephew has been murdered by a crazed maniac, and the only way to stop him is to travel back in time and prevent him from achieving his plans. This edition has a back story the involves an inheritance. You will learn about the details when you discuss this with your deceased father. I love the distorted SFX in the voice over of your father Richard Gray during your conversations with him. The story takes an odd twist when you learn the villain "time traveler" thinks the Grays and McGrays have stolen his share of the inheritance. William McGray seems to have had two step brothers, Ralph and Edward Maxwell. Ralph seems to be the suspicious one when he suggests the inheritance belongs to his brother Edward. Then it becomes really confusing when Alfred Gray-Nash (another relative) appears in the story with his relative August Nash. August is enamored with the "time traveler" so much that he develops a chemical formula to allow him to time travel too. His motive is clear. When the "time traveler" lies and tells August the Gray's and McGray's are responsible for his parents death. He wants to go back in time and save his parents from a train wreck that took their lives. It's up to you Anna, to save all involved while simultaneously figuring out this debacle. If not for the help of your deceased father (and the cool SFX voice acting) dialogue exchange you'd be lost.

Good luck with this exciting and engaging new edition. Pay careful to details because the storyline requires it. I was surprised with the ending and fans may feel this way too! I really hope these developers continue with this level of quality with this series, this epic adventure deserves more than just 5 stars... Enjoy!

In this series:
• Grim Tales: The Bride
• Grim Tales: The Legacy
• Grim Tales: The Wishes
• Grim Tales: The Stone Queen
• Grim Tales: Bloody Mary
• Grim Tales: The Vengeance
• Grim Tales: Color of Fright
• Grim Tales: The Final Suspect
• Grim Tales: Threads of Destiny
• Grim Tales: The Heir
• Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow
• Grim Tales: Graywitch
• Grim Tales: The White Lady
• Grim Tales: The Time Traveler Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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grim tales the time traveler

PostedMay 25, 2019

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

had fun playing it would recommend this game to others.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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The Family Just Keeps Growing!

PostedApril 24, 2018

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, North Carolina~USA

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Another member has been added to this increasingly large family and he's causing trouble! I'm not 100% clear on the story because unfortunately, hidden object games no longer seem to come with diaries (I miss that).

I like the new skull daddy with a less-annoying voice, but his presence seems to be less and less warranted. I would like to see Aunt Gray go on some adventures of her own without ...Show more

I like the new skull daddy with a less-annoying voice, but his presence seems to be less and less warranted. I would like to see Aunt Gray go on some adventures of her own without having to constantly save her relatives.

This game was shorter than I prefer, but honestly, the graphics on these games are so breathtaking I barely care if the game play is up to snuff. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Loved the game, except for the ending

PostedMarch 26, 2018

ninja226

fromwichita, KS

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The production value for this game is excellent. The artwork is so well done and fun to wander among a well appointed manor.

I played this game on Expert mode, which disables Hint, Skip, sparks and helpful messages, but managed just fine for 99% of the game. The puzzles are easy or manageable. HOPs mostly consist of finding pairs of objects hidden behind other items, ie pretty ...Show more

The production value for this game is excellent. The artwork is so well done and fun to wander among a well appointed manor.

In the previous games in this series the ghost helper spoke so slow, I fell asleep. But in this game he talks at a normal pace, which is soooo much better.

I really enjoyed this game, but the ending, while happy, is too abrupt and not satisfying. Nevertheless, a game with nice eye candy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Time to End

PostedMarch 3, 2018

deddu

fromCalifornia USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I agree that the graphics are excellent, the hidden objects are pretty standard and the puzzles are fine. However, although I have played all in this series, I am getting a little tired of Dad. I think it is time for him to go. Also, I thought the game ended abruptly.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Good game, except..

PostedMay 30, 2020

rpggramma

fromMidwest, USA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I am tired of carrying "Daddy" in my purse!! It is time for daddy to go away!! i have most, if not all of these games.
GT is a good series, but it is time for something new!!
PUZZLES ARE GREAT, LOVE THEM!!!! THEY ARE NEW, DIFFERENT, AND CHALLENGING!! Keep 'em coming!!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Good game but...

PostedJanuary 17, 2024

Loriekay1988

fromBoston

Skill Level:Intermediate

Eww what did you do to Richard's voice?? He's kind of evil..not dapper uppity dan...geez. I had to turn off the volume. lol

Good game though. Little redundant with a few clues and hops were super super easy.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Speaking of Time, Maybe it's Time for this to End

PostedFebruary 24, 2018

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fromPensacola, FL

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Noir Chronicles: City of Crime

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is posted after playing the entire game.

This one could signal the end of this great series. I have enjoyed all of them, but this one left me lacking in so many ways.

This is posted after playing the entire game.

This one could signal the end of this great series. I have enjoyed all of them, but this one left me lacking in so many ways.

Graphics were well done. Music was okay, but where I had a problem was with Richard. I couldn't understand and thing he said. If not for the dialog box, it would have forever been lost. The other voice overs were fine, but why they distorted Richard so badly I will never understand. Effects went along with the action in the scene and was well done.

Hidden objects were good. Mostly lists, but some silhouettes and pair matching broke it up. Now, the mini games.. they were horrible. I was able to do one or two, but they were either so complex I couldn't understand or so involved I lost interest in trying. I'm not known for my patience and these wore me down quickly. I was to glad I used the custom setting and had my hint and skip at the quickest possible setting.

The map was essential for me. There is a lot of back and forth with little to help me decide where to go. The map showed places where I had something to do and would transport. A huge help.

Others will go into the story in depth, so I'll not bore you with the details. The story was pretty predictable with little change from previous games. They changed Richard from his evil self to a comedian of sorts. That just burst my mental bubble of him. Richard is one I loved to hate, but this time, he was just there occasionally. Not much added to the story at all in my opinion.

Play the demo and see what you think. It's not a bad game. Just one I expected more. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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BONUS CHAPTER APPEARS TO BE THE BEST PART OF THE GAME, BUT....

PostedFebruary 25, 2018

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Out of all the developer's, I personally love the type of graphics Elephant Games offers. Unfortunately, it's a hit or miss when it comes to the storyline's on some of their series games. I've always enjoyed the Grim Tales series, but after playing The Time Traveler, I have to admit that this is my least favorite out of the series.

The Time Traveler is a very short game, with only 3 Chapters ...Show more

The Time Traveler is a very short game, with only 3 Chapters (plus Bonus Chapter in the CE) and the chapters themselves aren't even very long, the SG shows about 6-8 pages per chapter. The first chapter is decent, the second chapter was downright boring, but the third chapter picked back up slightly. The Bonus Chapter, however, started out with an interesting plot, all I can really say is that you and your husband Dorian have discovered that nephew Mike is missing (any more info will ruin the main game's plot) I barely got to play the BC, because I encountered an access violation and the game was terminated, so I'm not sure what that's all about yet, but it looked to be the best plot of the entire game!

My favorite feature offered in a HOPA game, is Morphing Objects, and Grim Tales always offers Morphing Objects (thank you Elephant Games for always including Morphs in your games!) So my personal preference is the Collector's Edition version, but here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:

Move over Anna, there's a new Time Traveler in Town, and he's seeking revenge on everyone, well at least the Gray and McGray family members. Anna Gray and her dear ole dad, Richard, were heading to the new McGray mansion, for a family barbecue with James and Elizabeth, when Anna is forced to swerve off the road to avoid hitting a stranger. (I wonder if Anna straps the seat belt over Richard's skull?) After hoofing it to the mansion, Anna discovers a horrifying, grizzly sight, so once again, Anna must perform the sacred family ritual, that allows her to travel back in time, where hopefully, she'll be able to stop a mysterious Time Traveler from destroying her entire family!

I've always been a fan of the Grim Tales series, and I've always loved the realistic graphics that Elephant Games brings to the table. Lately, the Collector's Edition goodies have been diminishing little by little, from some of the devs, but not from this pachyderm proboscidea! Each scene in the Collector's Edition version of The Time Traveler, has a Morphing Object (yea! my favorite CE feature) and some of the scenes have collectible Puzzle Pieces to assemble a Screensaver, as well as collectible Gray & McGray family Statues, that give brief descriptions of who's who to whom.

Every time I play a new Grim Tales, I'm always left with more questions than answers, it seems. As I rummage through my (aka Anna) family photos, one is labeled Anna, Elizabeth McGray and her two sons. I have to label my own name on the photo, yet I can't label the kids names, they are just Elizabeth's two sons? Then when I arrive at the mansion, I immediately say "oh I'm too late" am I psychic as well? Shortly thereafter, I see that the Red Wine has been Cosbeyed (think about it) which turns the red wine to green. Unless I just polished off an entire bottle of wine, wouldn't I notice my red wine was now green?

I pick up a threatening memo left behind by the perp, know how I know it's from the perp? Cause he signed it....a demon from the past. Once I finally make my way inside the mansion, I discover cobwebs in every nook and cranny. They can afford a mansion, but not a maid? The mansion comes with a beautiful pond, stocked with blacktipped sharks? In the backyard, is a fireplace with a pot of boiling water. Okay, after all they were having a picnic, but no matter how many times I return, it never boils and evaporates, again okay. But the real question is, if time supposedly stands still, if everyone is "frozen" in place, and Anna is the only one that can move, why is the water boiling?

The good news is that I use the same screwdriver FOUR times just in the demo! (can't say the same for the net, which is discarded immediately, only to discover the next scene requires something similar) Later on, I come across a spiders web that I simply cannot brush away with my bare hands, but I'm totally down for picking up the wild mouse that's living in the baseboards, right next to the yucky spidersweb? [end confusion]

The Hidden Objects vary, and are nicely done, but there are no alternative games available if you're not into HOP's. There are Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and Pair finds where you move two objects at a time to find matches. There are also smaller Zoom Zone HOP's with just a handful of Silhouetted Shape objects to find.

The Mini Games are good, although nothing really new is presented. Most are easy to medium difficulty. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Swap triangles to complete the pattern, swapping vertically will rotate triangles.

2) Rotate inner and outer circles to restore the pattern.

3) Swap lock parts to match the carved dowels.

4) Arrange the fish so they will fit into their matching slots when the you press the play button.

5) Swap the footprint tokens to match their animal counterparts.

6) Swap colored elements that create connections until all connections have been closed.

7) Guide the gold golf ball to make a hole-in-one, by moving the red balls against the gates to create a path (repeat x2)

8) Turn the dial to input the correct code according to the clue.

GRIM TALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1- The Bride (August 4-2011) 3.8
2- The Legacy (January 5-2012) 4.6
3- The Wishes (July 12-2012) 4.5
4 -The Stone Queen (January 3-2013) 3.9
5 -Bloody Mary (August 1-2013) 4.3
6 -The Vengeance (May 15-2014) 4.5
7 -Color of Fright (November 6-2014) 3.8
8 -The Final Suspect (May 16-2015) 3.9
9 -Threads of Destiny (October 7-2015) 3.9
10 -The Heir (February 25-2016) 4.3
11 -Crimson Hollow (August 25-2016) 4.1
12 -Graywitch (February 2-2017) 4.0
13 -The White Lady (August 3-2017) 4.0
14-The Time Traveler (January 25-2017) 3.5

by: Elephant Games

The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, Archives, 14 Collectible Family Statues, Morphing Objects in each scene, 18 Achievements to earn, 26 hidden Puzzle Pieces to assemble a Screensaver, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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big disappointment!!

PostedMarch 2, 2018

peacelilly47

frompalm bay fl.

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Ok..so had to buy it, have played all the others. Always love this series. Richard's voice was different which irritated me. not his usual sarcasm. Knocked this off in no time. Way to short. We'll see if abrupt ending has follow-up.

I don't recommend this game.

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