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I love this series

PostedNovember 12, 2020

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

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Finally a wonderful HOP game!! I've been digging deeper and deeper in my played gamed vault for games to play. I was so happy to see this one today. I'm only reviewing a short part of the game, since that's all I have played so far. Quite a few collectibles and morphs, which are fun to find. I did not notice too many HOS. The puzzles I encountered were good and fun. Others have described what the ...Show more

Finally a wonderful HOP game!! I've been digging deeper and deeper in my played gamed vault for games to play. I was so happy to see this one today. I'm only reviewing a short part of the game, since that's all I have played so far. Quite a few collectibles and morphs, which are fun to find. I did not notice too many HOS. The puzzles I encountered were good and fun. Others have described what the game is about, and they do a wonderful job of it, so I'll skip that. I can't wait to keep playing later this evening. This is a definite buy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Eternal Punishment. A Frightful Thought!

PostedNovember 12, 2020

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Lies always lead to consequences and this story is a good example. Rick certainly has his hands full this time as he tries to save Rachel and several others from a horrible fate.

I love this story, it is quite different than others in the series and the game is proving to be the best, in my opinion. The subject matter gives you something to really think about. A good break from the usual fare ...Show more

Lies always lead to consequences and this story is a good example. Rick certainly has his hands full this time as he tries to save Rachel and several others from a horrible fate.

I love this story, it is quite different than others in the series and the game is proving to be the best, in my opinion. The subject matter gives you something to really think about. A good break from the usual fare in Rick's cases.

I've played just 2-1/2 hrs so far and I find the game very entertaining, There's been nothing that I don't like. The excellent quality of the graphics enhances every colorful scene. I always take my time inspecting everything, so the graphics are important to me. The character art is top-notch as well which makes the game even more appealing.

There is a moderate number of HOPs and puzzles and that works for me because I always prefer more story, less fillers. I am a mega HOPs fan and find the scenes in this game unique and very creative. The quality of the HOPs makes up for the quantity, in this case. Even the puzzles are fun and some are designed in the fair/arcade style, making them different and more enjoyable.

Tasks and travel are not presenting any headaches. The collectibles include morphs, jigsaw pieces and statues, they are somewhat easy to spot, and there is a Secret Room. I like that the achievements are included, creating an additional little challenge. The game moves along quite easily and the challenge is average, choose the difficulty level from the 4 game modes. I like trying each one and in most games I usually find not much difference in difficulty, unless playing in Custom Mode.

I think this game is suitable for all, but the storyline might not appeal to younger players. It is an easy game (for me) and fun, no monstrous characters. no evil spirits. The atmosphere has a slight carnival feel to it and the story is interesting, no signs of fizzling out midway like many games do. As far as the CE is concerned, I would've waited for the SE on this one since the collectibles fell a little short, but the storyline hastened my decision to buy.

Try the demo and maybe you'll be inspired to continue on, attempting to save 4 liars, each with their own story, from a bleak destiny. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Rick Rogers is the nicest guy and a hero

PostedFebruary 5, 2021

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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 every bit of this game. I like the arcade atmosphere, story, hops and puzzles. I like having collectibles and morphs in every scene. I liked the grab a stuffed animal machine puzzle. The collectible eyes lead me to a jigsaw puzzle that I downloaded. 4 chapters + bonus.

The bonus chapter has our Rick playing a game of your fears with his friends.

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I Loved every bit of this game. I like the arcade atmosphere, story, hops and puzzles. I like having collectibles and morphs in every scene. I liked the grab a stuffed animal machine puzzle. The collectible eyes lead me to a jigsaw puzzle that I downloaded. 4 chapters + bonus.

The bonus chapter has our Rick playing a game of your fears with his friends.

Nice looking achievements. Replay 15 hops, 12 puzzles and 5 music. Has 8 wallpapers and one screensaver. Strategy guide accessible without playing. Find 12 statutes with info. Find 25 hidden eyes and 25 morphs. Show less

I recommend this game!

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JOIN RICK ROGERS ON ANOTHER EXCELLENT EDITION OF PARANORMAL FILES!

PostedNovember 30, 2020

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fromParanormal Files: The Trap of Truth's production values might not be up to the studio's usual high standards, but the game is very entertaining in its own right!

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Whispered Secrets: Morbid Obsession Collector's Edition

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Elephant Games is slowly, but surely building the Paranormal Files series to become another one of their flagship franchises. In this latest installment, follow the now-famous Rick Rogers as he is welcomed into a new social circle of paranormal friends. But his hopes for a stable period in his life comes crashing down when he learns the lies and the ugly secrets of his friends…

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Elephant Games is slowly, but surely building the Paranormal Files series to become another one of their flagship franchises. In this latest installment, follow the now-famous Rick Rogers as he is welcomed into a new social circle of paranormal friends. But his hopes for a stable period in his life comes crashing down when he learns the lies and the ugly secrets of his friends…

In more ways than one, the storyline in Paranormal Files: The Trap of Truth is quite great. The moral dilemma of truth versus lie is definitely interesting, the characters are distinctive, and the backstory is rich. The storyline is also smartly intertwined with the gameplay, so it is not plainly delivered via dialogues and cutscenes, but through gameplay elements as well.

Sure, for the most part, the gameplay here does not go much beyond the typical HOPA mold. However, there is also plenty to admire. The adventure part of the game might play it relatively safe, but the hidden object scenes and the puzzles offset that with an abundance of creative ideas and clever designs. The puzzles may not the most challenging for some players, but I thought they were extremely fun to play.

From Mystery Trackers to Hidden Hotel, Elephant Games knows their way around stunning visuals. Unfortunately, that does not fully translate here. Although the artwork and the graphics quality are impressive, the cutscenes and the animations are a bit unpolished, and distract from the immersive experience of the game.

That being said, Paranormal Files: The Trap of Truth is still a really great edition to this popular series and it is still worth purchasing the Collector’s Edition, if you can get it at a discounted price. The bonus content includes the usual bling: a bonus chapter, a strategy guide, wallpapers, a screensaver, soundtracks, replayable hidden object scenes, replayable puzzles, achievements, collectibles, morphing objects, and a secret room. Cheers!

Also in this series:
Paranormal Files: Fellow Traveler
Paranormal Files: The Tall Man
Paranormal Files: Enjoy the Shopping
Paranormal Files: The Hook Man's Legend
Paranormal Files: Trials of Worth
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I recommend this game!

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Nice name Rick.

PostedNovember 27, 2020

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

One of the best games in a year or so I played.
Different than most games but these guys do a good job.
I like this series even though I'm not into the paranormal type games to much. Most try just to be scary which are boring to me but so far this series is well thought out with out trying to be a creep or gore fest. Thank you for that.
I didn't have the problems as many seem to have in the ...Show more

One of the best games in a year or so I played.
Different than most games but these guys do a good job.
I like this series even though I'm not into the paranormal type games to much. Most try just to be scary which are boring to me but so far this series is well thought out with out trying to be a creep or gore fest. Thank you for that.
I didn't have the problems as many seem to have in the bonus round so maybe they fixed it???
Not a short game like some recent games so good for the money I think.
One of the better series in my mind but try the game or if you liked the other games in this Series it should be a game to get.
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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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challenging

PostedNovember 17, 2020

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked this game very challeging. It took awhile to get thru.

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TRAPPED IN A WEB OF LIES

PostedNovember 12, 2020

sunnyglow

fromWhat kind of spider weaves a web of lies? Perhaps a black widow lying in wait for her next victim.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

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Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 40 pages

STORY: Will those little white lies get you into trouble? Better watch out! The God of Truth may trap you in those lies and you may never escape. Join Rick Rogers as he tries to save four liars from being trapped for eternity, including his own girlfriend, Rachel. All these liars attended the United ...Show more

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 40 pages

STORY: Will those little white lies get you into trouble? Better watch out! The God of Truth may trap you in those lies and you may never escape. Join Rick Rogers as he tries to save four liars from being trapped for eternity, including his own girlfriend, Rachel. All these liars attended the United Paranormal Fair and have been trapped within the worlds of their lying by the God of Truth. Hopefully, the wit and wisdom from Rick can assuage this by-the-book god.

OPINION: I love this series and found this game the best one in the series to date! If you lie – you eventually get caught, which is what happens in this game. Each liar gets trapped within a web of his lies and Rick must discover the lies to open the portal to their entrapment and battle to free them. There are four (4) stories, and you have a choice in the order in which you deal with two of the characters. The scenes reflect a carnival atmosphere and many of the activities are based on arcade games. I found it a fun, easy/breezy game and feel it is a great game for the whole family. However, some might find the bonus chapter a little unsettling with the creepy clowns and dolls.

MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 24 morphing objects, 12 statues, 25 puzzle pieces to create a puzzle in the Secret Room
• 8 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 15 HOP scenes and 12 Puzzles

BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. Join the characters from the main game as they play “Face Your Fears.” With the throw of the dice, find yourself in a nightmare world of clowns, creepy dolls, dangling roller coasters as you help each of four characters battle their fears. I loved this chapter. I found it a nice addition to the game and worthy of the designation of a collector’s edition. There are four (4) HOP scenes with an additional four (4) mini-HOP scenes with a small number of items to locate. There are six (6) puzzles in this chapter which I found thematic.

HOP SCENES: There are fifteen (15) HOP scenes. All can be replayed at the end of the game. I am not a big fan of HOP scenes, but I enjoyed playing these. There are not as many as in other games, but I feel these are stellar and creatively designed. They are mainly lists of items, matching, and silhouette; however, there are creative elements within them which makes each one unique. There are some beautifully illustrated HOP scenes in this game.

PUZZLES: I love the fact this developer calls these “puzzles” and not mini-games. There is no difference to me, and I always wonder why the term “mini-games” is used to describe puzzles. Many of the puzzles have the flair of arcade games at a fair. There are a few which I enjoyed because they are unique and not regurgitated ones seen in many HOPA games. My favorite is the pinball puzzle in which bumpers must be angled correctly for a ball to bounce its way to the exit. It is a fun puzzle and has two parts.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUZZLES AFTER THE DEMO:

A. Casual/Hard. Maze puzzle. Create a path to lead Rick through the fair in 9 steps. In the casual mode Rick moves one step at a time and in the hard mode Rick must plot his steps and check if they are correct 2X
B. Shadow play. Choose the correct animal among 16 which is created by the shadow of a mechanical hand. Locate 8 animals.
C. Escape puzzle. Choose a route at the right time to escape guards as you enter a fair.
D. Sequence puzzle. Press on buttons in sequential numerical order by moving the sliders on 3 cylinders back and forth to display numbers through holes within in the cylinder.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Sequence puzzle. Place tokens on plug outlets in the proper order to make a flower grow. Each of the tokens is related to the others and causes some action upon the next one in the sequence.
F. Pinball Puzzle. Move bumpers in a pinball machine to create angles so that when the “Start” button is pressed, a ball bumps off the bumpers and reaches the exit point.
G. Sequence puzzle. Turn on all lights in a round string by pressing on them. Each light affects the others around it, turning them either on or off. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Enjoyed the game but....

PostedNovember 13, 2020

aussieali

fromBrisbane, Australia

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really enjoyed this game however when playing the bonus chapter I neglected to pick up a strange device and now it won't let me go back to that particular part to pick it up. It's so bloody annoying because now I have to play the whole game again to be able to finish the bonus chapter. I buy the collectors edition because of bonus chapters and stradegy guides so it's very annoying to not be able ...Show more

I really enjoyed this game however when playing the bonus chapter I neglected to pick up a strange device and now it won't let me go back to that particular part to pick it up. It's so bloody annoying because now I have to play the whole game again to be able to finish the bonus chapter. I buy the collectors edition because of bonus chapters and stradegy guides so it's very annoying to not be able to finish the bonus. I noticed that someone elses review had the same issue but in a different spot. Please fix these issues!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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REWARD THE HONEST & PUNISH THE LIARS WITH THE FLIP OF A COIN

PostedNovember 12, 2020

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fromMa'at The Goddess Of Truth And Justice Over time, Ma’at developed beyond being simply the daughter of Ra & responsible for order to being the reason that the universe existed.

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Completed Game approximately 4 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
17 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

We've always been taught that lies have consequences, but did we believe them, really? When we were children, our parents told us to always speak the truth. As we grew older, we continued believing that it's ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 4 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
17 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

We've always been taught that lies have consequences, but did we believe them, really? When we were children, our parents told us to always speak the truth. As we grew older, we continued believing that it's important that others believe us, "mean what you say, and say what you mean" because our reputation is now at stake! Eventually, we have children of our own, and the pattern continues, after all, we have to know the truth! But what happens when we don't tell the truth? It's just a little white lie, I had to lie, it's for the greater good, no harm, no foul, they had it coming, who will ever know? What if those lies really did have consequences? What if someone was actually keeping tabs?

Helper/Gadget:
There are no Helpers, There are Gadgets sort of...although the Big E has chosen to do away with the constant Rick Rogers Tattoo scenario, as you progress, you are given Coins by The God of Truth that is used to help various characters escape their "lies" or "truths" The coin represents every human's life, the more lies a person tells, the heavier the coin becomes.

Morphing Objects/Collectibles: (CE version only)
There are 25 Morphing Objects that morph at a decent speed and for a change aren't the size of baby elephants!! There are 25 Collectible Eyes and when you complete the collection they allow you to assemble a 25 piece Jigsaw Puzzle. There are also 12 Collectible Character Statues although the Strategy Guide shows an extra one?

Hidden Object Scenes:
There are only 20 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, +4 smaller zoom zone HO's that usually precede the main HO scenes. What I am noticing from this developer in the last few games is a marked improvement in the Hidden Object Scenes! The objects are smaller, they are clearly making an attempt to blend the objects into the scenery and choosing objects that will blend into the scene rather than stick out like a sore thumb...when developers try to improve...I always notice! There are Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs, Matching Related Objects, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Find & Replace, and one in particular that I enjoyed was having to match two halves of a Silhouetted Shape but you had to wait for clouds to disperse before finding the second half or a related half that matched. There are no alternate games available.

Mini-Games:
There are 15 Mini-Games +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter. I usually like Elephant Games because most of them are mechanical type puzzles where you tinker with fuses, electrical panels, or gauges and they always seem doable and never frustrating, but they didn't seem to have a lot of mechanical type puzzles this go-round? Here are a few of my personal favorites:

1-Restore the stage decorations by choosing layers in the correct order.
2-Rearrange feathers so both sides are identical.
3-Line each circle's notch along the red line and choose the speed for each circle to rotate.

Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)
Everyone knows you don't roll the dice on a game of Jumanji but that's exactly what this group of enlightened BFFs did! Daemon chose to play as The King, Mia chose The Sage, Rachael choose The Wanderer, and Rick is playing as whichever player you chose, and of course, he rolls the dice first in this game that forces the player to Face their Fears, whatever that fear may be...didn't they technically already do that? This is a decent story with a slightly above average-length spanning over 8 Scene Locations with 4 Mini-Games and 5 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the remaining 8 Eye/Puzzle Pieces, 8 Morphing Objects, and 3 Character Puppets.

Collector's Edition Extra's
8 Wallpapers, 1 Screensaver, 5 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 25 Morphing Objects, 25 Collectible Eyes (to assemble a 25 piece Jigsaw Puzzle in the Secret Room)12 Character Puppets, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

PARANORMAL FILES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Fellow Traveler (May 31-2018) 4.5
2-The Tall Man (November 15-2018) 4.0
3-Enjoy The Shopping (April 27-2019) 3.6
4-The Hook Man's Legend (September 26-2019) 3.4
5-Trials of Worth (March 14-2020) 3.9
6-The Trap of Truth (November 12-2020) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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The trap of truth demo

PostedNovember 12, 2020

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I was quite enjoying the demo and will probably buy this game but I failed to pick up the red arrow when i picked up the puppet head and found that i could not return to the scene for it and had no option but to start again. I don't know if this would happen for everyone.

I recommend this game!

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