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

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5 / 5

22 of 29 found this review helpful

PLAYED 2xs Glad I did

PostedAugust 30, 2018

dlcoyte

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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 thought it was going to be a so-so game so I bought the reg instead of the CE... So sorry I would have really loved the CE.. played this twice... got more out of the story.. (understanding what was going on) AND I had a game I didn't understand... (misread) that you could turn the pieces.. AND got to do it the second time.. and it was fun... GRAPHICS and Voiceovers. were awesome... Great ...Show more

I thought it was going to be a so-so game so I bought the reg instead of the CE... So sorry I would have really loved the CE.. played this twice... got more out of the story.. (understanding what was going on) AND I had a game I didn't understand... (misread) that you could turn the pieces.. AND got to do it the second time.. and it was fun... GRAPHICS and Voiceovers. were awesome... Great game... Show less

I recommend this game!

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Replaying ths oldie was fun!

PostedJanuary 24, 2023

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Looking for Aliens Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Since the HO games nowadays aren't too great I'm replaying older ones I owe. Today is was this story about a mysterious killer who seems impossible to catch, no matter how hard the police tried. I'm writing this review because I really enjoyed myself. Good story, surprising plot developments and thrilling 'till the end. And Richard of course is a treat himself. Thanks Elephant for this Grim Tales ...Show more

Since the HO games nowadays aren't too great I'm replaying older ones I owe. Today is was this story about a mysterious killer who seems impossible to catch, no matter how hard the police tried. I'm writing this review because I really enjoyed myself. Good story, surprising plot developments and thrilling 'till the end. And Richard of course is a treat himself. Thanks Elephant for this Grim Tales series. A real winner for years WITH Richard that is, He was, is and will always be the main reason I'm playing these Gray family stories. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Really Good Game

PostedAugust 27, 2018

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is posted after playing the entire game.

As other have said, this game is rather short, but it was long enough for me to kill an afternoon. It was the perfect length for me. I found it rather entertaining, although not as much as other games in this series and I believe I have them all.

Great graphics and colors. There weren't dark shades of purple and black. The voice overs were very ...Show more

This is posted after playing the entire game.

As other have said, this game is rather short, but it was long enough for me to kill an afternoon. It was the perfect length for me. I found it rather entertaining, although not as much as other games in this series and I believe I have them all.

Great graphics and colors. There weren't dark shades of purple and black. The voice overs were very well done and good old Richard is back with his recognizable voice. I was surprised that Anna didn't talk in this one. Music and effects went along with the action in the scene.

I found the mini games to be simple enough that I was able to play them. I wasn't successful all the time, but at least they were doable. One thing I wish designers would do is have a way to have the computer complete the mini and then allow the player to attempt it again. Some minis I just don't know what to do. Hidden objects were varied and interesting. They did keep my interest. I used the custom mode so I wouldn't have to wait for the hint and skip to recharge. Patience is not one of my virtues. Although there wasn't a lot of back and forth, the map did come in handy to see if I had missed anything in that scene. If I did need to go elsewhere it would show where to go and transport me there.

I have always liked the this story line. I'm not a big fan of supernatural games, but I do like this series. Others will go into depth about the story, so I'll just say it got me involved from the beginning and kept me until the end.

Play the demo and see if it isn't a game you might enjoy. I sure did. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Time-Traveling Auntie To The Rescue!

PostedSeptember 2, 2018

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Once again, the family turns to Anna and skull daddy to save the day. This time it's her niece Jackie, who you may remember she rescued when she was younger.

I was a bit disappointed in this one. Maybe it's because the series has gone on so long they've ran out of relatives and they're running through them once again. Also, as the other reviewers noted, it was a bit short.

If you're reading ...Show more

Once again, the family turns to Anna and skull daddy to save the day. This time it's her niece Jackie, who you may remember she rescued when she was younger.

I was a bit disappointed in this one. Maybe it's because the series has gone on so long they've ran out of relatives and they're running through them once again. Also, as the other reviewers noted, it was a bit short.

If you're reading this, Elephant Games, please go back to the beautiful mansions and countryside cottages that made these games so beautiful to begin with. The ugly hotel rooms and police stations didn't do it justice.

Still, it wasn't bad. The HOS were fun and I enjoyed going back to different time periods. I will continue to buy this series because you always want to see what happens next. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Good, But Seemed Short

PostedAugust 25, 2018

deddu

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Skill Level:Expert

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

4 / 5

This is a good standard hidden object game that seemed to go fast. Good graphics and smooth flow of game.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Loved the Story Line

PostedSeptember 24, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

For me, story is everything, and this game doesn't disappoint. In fact, story is why I play these games. This one really does have some mystery to it, although it is a familiar story. In other words it is how the story is told. There are some good twists. Thank you, Elephant Games.

Some of the mini-games were fun but all are easy, which is the way I like them. For the most part, the games are ...Show more

For me, story is everything, and this game doesn't disappoint. In fact, story is why I play these games. This one really does have some mystery to it, although it is a familiar story. In other words it is how the story is told. There are some good twists. Thank you, Elephant Games.

Some of the mini-games were fun but all are easy, which is the way I like them. For the most part, the games are intertwined with the story. HOPS are easy and not distracting from the story.

The great thing about these reviews is what each of us looks for in a game. I don't review every one I play, only those that kept me in the story, and this is one.

All of my reviews are based upon completed play of the game. I always try the demo. Hope you do as well. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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CLEARLY THEY POURED ALL THEIR ENERGY INTO ORIGINS

PostedAugust 17, 2018

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Because I own the entire Grim Tales series, I purchased this game in the CE version. The storyline is decent, but the game features are way too cookie-cutter, it's clear that they poured all of their energy into Detectives United, and rushed to get this game released.

The Bonus Chapter returns with Alexander as the lead character as an excited dad-to-be as Natalya is expecting twins. There are ...Show more

Because I own the entire Grim Tales series, I purchased this game in the CE version. The storyline is decent, but the game features are way too cookie-cutter, it's clear that they poured all of their energy into Detectives United, and rushed to get this game released.

The Bonus Chapter returns with Alexander as the lead character as an excited dad-to-be as Natalya is expecting twins. There are 3 more Character photos, 9 Morphing Objects, and 9 more Screensaver pieces to collect in the BC.

I love the Grim Tales series and I own all of them, (scroll down for series order) but this game was rather boring and way too easy. It has all the staple features Elephant can't seem to resist, magic oil that removes decades of rust instantly, instant ink revealer, missing clock hands, items in a sewer drain, cobwebs, tarps over a trailer. Have they run out of new ideas or do they just recycle the same scenes? Because they insist on using the same obvious tasks, this game can be done in your sleep...while you're dreaming....about an entirely different game!

Daddy Richard has returned and honestly, he's the best part of this game. In case you haven't played any recent Grim Tales games, Daddy Richard is as dead as a doorknob! That doesn't stop him from joining your time-traveling adventure though, because Anna Gray takes Daddy Richard's skull with her wherever she goes, hey who doesn't right?

The Hidden Object Scenes are unimpressive and extremely easy to locate all items quickly. Honestly, I was able to find most of the items without looking at the list, and there's just no excuse for this! There are Keyword finds, Interactive List finds and Silhouetted Shape finds as well as several smaller zoom zone HOP's.

The Mini-Games are decent but some of them have vague instructions. There are way too many "navigation" style puzzles in my opinion, which at times, are back to back. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1-Swap tokens along paths to matching related item slots.
2-Trace wires and enter the symbol for each number shown.
3-Move tokens to matching slots, tiles will change after touching them.
4-Restore the image by turning sections.
5-Turn wheels to enter each code and each image shown.
6-Navigate through the maze by pulling green levers to open barriers.
7-Swap tubes to their matching symbols.
8-Push all lock parts off the board until only 1 remains.
9-Arrange tiles so they match the shape & color of their slots.

The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 3 Screensavers (once 34 Puzzle Pieces have been found) 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 Achievements to earn, Morphing Objects in each scene, 11 Collectible Character Photographs, Archives, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!

GRIM TALES SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-The Bride (September 2-2011) 3.8
2-The Legacy (February 3-2012) 4.7
3-The Wishes (August 9-2012) 4.4
4-The Stone Queen (February 1-2013) 3.9
5-Bloody Mary (October 11-2013) 4.2
6-The Vengeance (June 13-2014) 4.2
7-Color of Fright (December 3-2014) 3.7
8-The Final Suspect (June 14-2015) 3.8
9-Threads of Destiny (November 6-2015) 2.9
10-The Heir (March 25-2016) 3.6
11-Crimson Hollow (August 25-2016) 4.1
12-Graywitch (March 3-2017) 3.9
13-The White Lady (September 1-2017) 3.7
14-The Time Traveler (February 23-2018) 3.5
15-The Hunger (August 17-2018) n/a

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Short Short Short

PostedSeptember 2, 2018

Lady_De_Winter

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

By far, this is one of the shortest games I have played. About the time I got settled into the game and thought the plot was really taking off, I realized I was at Endgame. The puzzles were also rather easy, most could be done with no information at all and the HO area were quite simple. This game is probably fantastic for a new beginner of HO games who is just getting their feet wet, but for a ...Show more

By far, this is one of the shortest games I have played. About the time I got settled into the game and thought the plot was really taking off, I realized I was at Endgame. The puzzles were also rather easy, most could be done with no information at all and the HO area were quite simple. This game is probably fantastic for a new beginner of HO games who is just getting their feet wet, but for a long-time player, not so much. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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3 / 5

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Did this seem short to you?

PostedAugust 18, 2018

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Because it seemed really short to me. I have been waiting for this to come out and was super disappointed. I like the series, so I bought it without trying it. Don't get me wrong the game was ok, I mean I did finish it. But maybe because it was so short???

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Decent Game

PostedMarch 30, 2019

Game_Fearie666

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I tried the demo on the CE, but didn't get the CE because they never seen very worth it, to me. I saw from the CE that this game would be pretty short, so yeah. Because I pretty much finished the first chapter in the demo, I was able to speed through it when I actually bought it and finished the entire game in about an hour. That's really short. I was hoping it would take me 2 hours, at least. ...Show more

I tried the demo on the CE, but didn't get the CE because they never seen very worth it, to me. I saw from the CE that this game would be pretty short, so yeah. Because I pretty much finished the first chapter in the demo, I was able to speed through it when I actually bought it and finished the entire game in about an hour. That's really short. I was hoping it would take me 2 hours, at least.

The storyline was pretty predictable. I saw another review say they didn't understand why the ghost popped up in the demo, but once I saw the ghost and remembered the title of the game, the whole story became very obvious. It was an enjoyable, if simple, storyline, but at the end, I assume I was supposed to feel happy or feel some emotion, but I didn't. I didn't feel like I got to know the characters enough. Of course, apparently there are a few games before this one and this is the first one I'm playing, so that's probably why.

The main good points about this were that the graphics and HO scenes weren't muddled and I could see without difficulty. The puzzles weren't too difficult; only one gave me a bit of trouble and I skipped it. Something that probably gets overlooked, but since I play quite a few HO games, something I appreciate is that when I've used or done everything in a scene or area, it closes up automatically, so I don't waste time going back into them trying to wonder if I finished everything there.
The main bad thing is that it is very short and I'm finding that with almost every game. I used to buy an HO game and it'd take me a while to get through it, but now they are all so short. I'd rather get this game on sale than spend full price on it. I swear, since Big Fish closed it's forums (still not sure why that happened because they were very helpful) and they got more into mobile games, which I swear will be the death of good, full games, the game quality has gone down. Show less

I recommend this game!

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