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AMAZING STORY-BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS-CREATIVE COLLECTIBLES & NICELY BLENDED MORPHS

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

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fromElves were 1st noted in German mythology during the medieval times In Norse mythology elves were divided into good & bad elves. In Iceland half of the residents believe in the existence of elf-like creatures called “huldufolk”

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 5.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +8 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

I could tell you a bit about the storyline, I could. But I'd rather tell you about how HOPA games have made me feel lately, and why this game was different! Lately, they bore me, they all have predictable stories ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 5.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +8 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

I could tell you a bit about the storyline, I could. But I'd rather tell you about how HOPA games have made me feel lately, and why this game was different! Lately, they bore me, they all have predictable stories with unimaginative plots. Call of the Hills seemed that way at first...but man, did I get a plot shock! They all have the same repetitive tasks, over and over, back and forth, seems like the boringness will never end and the scenes are so alike, I can't tell one game from the next...but man, this is one beautiful game! I couldn't wait to see what beautiful scene was waiting for me next! Then there are the collectibles, you know the ones, the same ole same ole, the morphing objects that are the size of cars and morph into an out of place object that scream "look at me" and collectibles that are just "clickables"?...but this game has beautiful opaque elves and morphs that make you pause, and stare at the beautiful scenery because they aren't so easily spotted because they are exactly what they are supposed to be...an ADDED CHALLENGE!

Now I did find fault with the level of challenge in the fact that you only have to search one scene at a time in most cases. It's pretty hard not to figure out a game when everything is neatly organized into one or 2 scenes at the most. I also thought the mini-games and hidden object scenes could have been more creative. But if you are looking for a game with beautiful graphics and one heck of a story that is full of surprises, and may even bring a tear or two to your eyes...look no further! Job well done Friendly Fox Studios :)

Collectibles/Morphing Objects:
Each scene has 2 of those famous Friendly Fox Opaque Collectibles (5 different Glass Elves unlocked at 5-10-22-37-52) They are beautiful little elves that I loved searching for and I hope they never abandon this feature! Each scene also has 2 Morphing Objects, some of the scene morphs are well-hidden and they morph at a decent pace, although I would love to see them a little bit smaller for a little added challenge :)

Gadget/Helper:
There is a Gadget and a Helper. An Irish Setter that is used to dig up an item 5 times and an Amulet Gadget that is used 5 times as well in the Main Chapter. The Amulet is used to search the scene for 5 runes each time you find a new bead, this was the most worthless gadget of all time, the "runes" were so easy to spot, not to mention that there were only 5 of them made it seem like a chore rather than an additional feature intended to delight the player.

Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 17 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter. The HO scenes were just okay, some of them were actually kind of boring and the items were very easy to spot. There are Interactive List Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Find and Replace Items, Spot the Difference Finds, Multiples of the Same or Similar Object, Opposites, and a very simplistic and repetitive HOP associated with the Amulet Gadget where you are tasked with finding 5 Runes in a scene.

Mini-Games:
There are 38 Mini-Games +10 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Many of these games are tasks with directions rather than actual games, they are simple to solve such as entering codes shown on a piece of paper, putting fragments together, matching pairs of objects, or choosing objects in a specific order by trial and error...and they are not skippable! (this may upset a lot of players, but they really are easy tasks) Here are a few of my personal favorites:

1-Place figurines so that they don't share the same diagonal, horizontal, or vertical lines.
2-Select objects to place in a grid.
3-Use all numbered tiles to move through the maze.
4-Toggle various sliders to aim the target.

Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
The story continues the World of Seeds as a rebellion takes place against the King and Cathrine tries to put the pieces together of her family secret while helping the King restore his Kingdom in this average-length chapter that takes place over 8 Scene Locations. This is one of the few Bonus Chapters that held my interest, the developers were wise to continue this story to help us put the pieces together, rather than go off on another adventure with a different character or go back in time! There are 10 Mini-Games and 5 Hidden Object Scenes and you will continue searching for 2 Opaque Elves and 2 Morphing Objects per scene which will unlock the final 2 Glass Elves in your collection.

Collector's Edition Extra's
10 Wallpapers (all w/characters) 13 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 23 Movie Video Cutscenes, 15 Achievements, 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 13 Replayable Mini-Games, 52 Opaque Elves (2 per scene) 52 Morphing Objects (2 per scene) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

EDGE OF REALITY SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Ring of Destiny (April 28-2016) 3.8
2-Lethal Predictions (February 4-2017) 3.6
3-Fatal Luck (April 19-2018) 4.5
4-Hunter's Legacy (August 2-2018) 4.3
5-Great Deeds (April 11-2019) 4.1
6-Mark of Fate (December 26-2019) 3.9
7-Call of the Hills (September 17-2020) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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~~EXCELLENT EDITION TO SERIES, GREAT STORY & GORGEOUS GRAPHICS!~~

PostedSeptember 18, 2020

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fromThis edition was a MUST BUY for me and I think most Fans of this series will enjoy this latest edition!!!

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is Edition #7 of the Edge of Reality Series and the storyline is an entertaining mix of fantasy, modern-day elements and great game play. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this latest edition from start to finish and would also add that this game is equal to or better than Edge of Reality: Fatal Luck (which is my personal favorite) which was launched in 2018. Personally, as far as the Edge ...Show more

This is Edition #7 of the Edge of Reality Series and the storyline is an entertaining mix of fantasy, modern-day elements and great game play. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this latest edition from start to finish and would also add that this game is equal to or better than Edge of Reality: Fatal Luck (which is my personal favorite) which was launched in 2018. Personally, as far as the Edge of Reality series goes, none of the sequels have yet to top Edge of Reality: Fatal Luck for me until this latest installment!

When I began playing Call of the Hills, I was somewhat confused because in the opening I saw Friendly Fox was the developer and all the previous installments were developed by 4 Friends Game developers.. That doesn't really matter because this game still has the look and gameplay elements we've all grown to love from 4 Friends development team only better! Maybe they needed a change or collaborated with Friendly Fox?

With respect to the Gameplay and Story The core Gameplay is familiar but the Story is intriguing, fresh and new.

Also there are enough interesting hidden object scenes and puzzles to hold the attention of even the most seasoned HOPA players even though the game was created for Beginner-Intermediate players . The game also features an array of non-tasks-related interactive elements in the scenes, which are really quite fun to explore. Also the glasses gadget, that allows the protagonist talk to animals (which have always been a part of the previous games) has been replace with an Irish Setter dog helper / companion. I thought that was an excellent idea and the glasses needed to be retired anyway because of over-usage. The other gadget is an Antique Amulet given to you by your Grandfather which you'll need for protection or else you'll never be able to help save your sister in the Hills of Ireland from a Sinister Villain!

The intricate and colorful artwork, along with the flawless animations were enough to immerse me in the game but it was the Story that held my interest the most....it's a terrific story which may even make some players a little emotional (it was for me anyway). The traditional musical scores are really effective in creating a very lived-in world which makes you feel like your truly in Ireland and this game has some of the most stunning and detailed location designs I have seen in quite some time, there is just so much to marvel at in each location.

So, if you like this series I highly recommend you play this one because it's better or equal to past editions and totally worth playing if your looking for a creative, casual game to play. I was able to complete the main game in a little over 5 hours and another hour for the bonus chapter. Cheers! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Just what we've been waiting for!!

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

alfiebiggins59

fromNewcastle upon Tyne, UK

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I can not express the joy when I saw this little gem pop up today!! After a bit of a drought of decent HOP's this one hits the spot!
Great storyline and great scenes lead us through a tale of fairy mystery!
Enjoy guys!!!!

I recommend this game!

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Magical Beings, A Hidden Kingdom And A Missing Grandpa

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Ingredients for an adventure full of beauty and surprises as the search leads to secrets and mystery. As you discover the Seeds living in the lush hillsides of Ireland, the tale unfolds into a wonderous journey that reveals how and why Grandfather disappeared years ago.

The demo was well put together and inspired me to purchase the game. I really like the theme of this artistically beautiful ...Show more

Ingredients for an adventure full of beauty and surprises as the search leads to secrets and mystery. As you discover the Seeds living in the lush hillsides of Ireland, the tale unfolds into a wonderous journey that reveals how and why Grandfather disappeared years ago.

The demo was well put together and inspired me to purchase the game. I really like the theme of this artistically beautiful story. It is full of all things Irish, right down to our helper which is a delightful Irish Setter. I haven't seen much of him so far, but I love his assistance.

The graphics are nice and sharp, the scenery is really beautiful and shows off lots of lovely green Irish countryside. The music is nice and the sound f/x are very good. The characters are rendered quite well and the voice-overs seem to be fitting to each personality. There's lots of interesting things to take in along the way, I love all the detail and I love the characteristics of the Seeds. Stories with magical beings and hidden kingdoms intrigue me immensely.

I am only a few chapters in, so I don't know what lies around the next corner. But so far the game is very entertaining. I am not struggling with the frustration of too many nonsensical tasks and collecting the items for inventory is going well. The game is running with no tech issues.

Again, I will complain that the puzzles far out-number the HOPs. But the quantity here is not as absurb as in most games that we've been seeing for a long time now. The puzzles are not all that hard to solve, actually pretty easy. So, I'm playing without no skips so far. I am enjoying the variety of HOPs and find them to be of average challenge, but wish there were more of them. HOPs, of course, should be one of the main attractions in a HOPA game, not puzzles or mini-games.

There are collectibles and elves to locate in each scene and a moderate amount of achievements to earn. The collectibles are not the same in each scene which adds a bit more fun to the search. There is a magic amulet and we must look for the beads which recharge it. A feature that I love, in regards to the collectibles, is the sidebar indicator that keeps you informed of what you have found. So there are enough extras to make this a good CE, in my opinion.

I/m anxious to see whether the Bonus Chapter enhances the story of the Seeds and maybe shed some more light on this magical adventure. I think the nature of this story should appeal to young and adult players. Plus the choices of game modes allows any skill level to enjoy.

Discovering what lies within a game is a fun experience, so I never pass along any info that would spoil the element of surprise. Try the demo and make your decision about this game that I personally find very entertaining. It's a shame that the extremely long and detailed reviews take away that fun of discovery for others. I stopped reading them long ago as I feel there is no reason to buy the book, if someone has already read me the story.

This is a beautiful game that I anticipate enjoying for many hours, with all the detail and interesting sights to behold. Show less

I recommend this game!

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GREAT GAME

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

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fromLas Vegas, Nv

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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

I loved this game the minute I tried the sample..........best game I have played for awhile.......thanks BFG

I recommend this game!

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Fun, relaxing game to play

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

TexasGrams

fromOdessa, Texas

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Really enjoyed the different types of HOPs. Map very useful.

I recommend this game!

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Edge of reality: Call of the Hills

PostedSeptember 19, 2020

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fromGreenbelt, MD

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

JUST GREAT! One of the best storylines in a long time. The color and graphics are OUTSTANDING. The BONUS GAME takes the gamer to such a "satisfying ending". The puzzles are wonderful. The game is so FABULOUS I will play it again in a few days.

I recommend this game!

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A Casual Grand Adventure

PostedSeptember 18, 2020

TheRealMagicJack

fromBenbrook, Tx.

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Strategy, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Though I haven't finished it yet, I felt compelled to go ahead and toss some props Friendly Fox's way for this excellent breeze through hidden object game I'm really enjoying. The game's path is mostly straight ahead with not much backpedalling and the visuals and music are excellent. I had to use the old noodle on a couple of puzzles but for the most part have found the others pretty easy. That's ...Show more

Though I haven't finished it yet, I felt compelled to go ahead and toss some props Friendly Fox's way for this excellent breeze through hidden object game I'm really enjoying. The game's path is mostly straight ahead with not much backpedalling and the visuals and music are excellent. I had to use the old noodle on a couple of puzzles but for the most part have found the others pretty easy. That's how I like hidden object games, where a higher difficulty setting isn't a burden but enjoyable still, the game not a simple walk through but never stuck for long. Show less

I recommend this game!

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TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS

PostedSeptember 19, 2020

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fromHigh Desert, CA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Frankly, I wish I was just starting the game now instead of being at the end of the bonus game.

And in that bonus game is a cave that has waterfalls you could stare at all day - I've never seen anything like it before.

The story line is great and I'm positive that this is only the first of many wonderful adventures with the same cast of really interesting characters. Don't worry if the ...Show more

Frankly, I wish I was just starting the game now instead of being at the end of the bonus game.

And in that bonus game is a cave that has waterfalls you could stare at all day - I've never seen anything like it before.

The story line is great and I'm positive that this is only the first of many wonderful adventures with the same cast of really interesting characters. Don't worry if the sister seems a bit of an airhead at first - she gets way better later.

My only disappointment has to do with all the time I spent looking for morphing objects, 2 per scene, with no mention of them in the Extra section. Some are really hard to find and I wanted a chance to go back and find the ones I missed. On the other hand, I loved finding the precious little fairies (the game calls then elves), and in the Extra section I was able to go back to find the two I missed. There are two fairies per scene.

I certainly hope the devs have the next adventure on the story board 'cause I can hardly wait for it to be released. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great game

PostedSeptember 17, 2020

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Very good game, lots of extras, good colors. The only thing that bothered me were the voice overs - they were SOOO dramatic. Not realistic at all.
Other than that a buy for me.

I recommend this game!

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