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5 / 5

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CHOICES MATTER & THIS ELEPHANT CHOSE THE PATH TO REDEMPTION!❣

PostedDecember 30, 2021

pennmom36

from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 4.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
16 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert

Only those lost in life can find the Crossroads Bar and you, my friend, have stumbled upon this bar in the dead of night at one of the lowest points in your life! This is your chance at redemption, trust Mistress Eve, take a long hard look in the mirror, and let destiny determine your fate at The Crossroads Bar!

REDEMPTION:
I've said this a hundred times, Elephant Games used to be my favorite developer. No one could create an atmosphere better than this developer...until they didn't. Lately, it seems like they just don't care and that was definitely reflected in their games. They have no challenge, the storylines are lame, and with every release, they took away features we loved, such as Morphing Objects. Today my faith has been renewed, I've waited a long time and I nearly gave up on this developer...now they have returned and I hope others write a review to tell them that THIS is what we love so they will feel compelled to keep rolling up their sleeves!

WHILE WE'RE ON THE SUBJECT, LET'S DO A "360":
I couldn't help notice that this game was very similar to another beloved game with "subjects" I started noticing that as I progressed, everything about this game was different, it didn't have the usual Elephant Games M.O. It has a different vibe, different game mechanics, it even has different fonts. The usual emblem placing scenario E-games is famous for is MIA, the tasks were different and I think most would have a hard time recognizing this as an Elephant Game if it didn't say who made it. I couldn't help wondering if these two developers may have merged or perhaps a team member or two traded in their mad swirl logo for a pachyderm logo?

GADGETS/HELPER:
There are no gadgets or helpers, however, the game is loaded with unique features to choose from throughout your adventure of destiny.

CONVERSATION CHOICES:
As you come to Crossroads during the game you will be tasked with making multiple-choice decisions of morality. The option you choose will directly affect your relationship with other characters who have similar personality traits.

CHARACTER STATUS:
Each character has a personality profile that outlines their traits, as well as relationships with the other characters. For example, Christopher Murphy,m the main character in the 1st chapter has a 9/10 Intelligence score, 7/10 Bravery, 3/10 for Kindness, 0/10 Honesty, 0/10 Compassion, 5/10 Judgemental.

REDEMPTION:
There are 3 different stories that are related to Comic Books which is Christopher's passion, however, the graphics are not a cartoonish comic book style, they are actually quite amazing as Elephant Games usually shines in this department! The first Comic Book story is stationary but the following two book chapters can be played in any order, "Night of Whispers" or "In The Shadows". After completing the game you can go back and replay the chapters to make different choices for a better score at Redemption!

COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS (CE Bonus Chapter only)
There are 12 Comic Book Strips that are blended into the scenery very well for the first time in forever...AND each scene has a Crossroads Puzzle Piece that I thought was an amazing addition! They are a perfect size, not too big, not too small, AND they are not located in the usual Zoom Zones that are impossible to miss because the window doesn't close until you click on them...THANK YOU Elephant Games I love the added challenge!!!

HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
There are only 12 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter with several smaller Zoom Zone HO's throughout the game. Clearly, they went to great lengths to revamp their gaming image because I enjoyed the HO's for a change! There are the standard Interactive List Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, and Silhouetted Shape Finds. Normally, this developer doesn't create the most interesting scenes but now that they have hit a crossroads, they have upped their game and finally created interesting scenarios such as finding items in Ferris Wheel carts or searching through pictures and notes on a corkboard.

MINI-GAMES:
There are 11 Mini-Games +6 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Elephant Games rarely disappoint me when it comes to their mini-games because they usually have several mechanical-type puzzles which require some tinkering & thinkering to solve. I loved the puzzle where you had to transfer power between 2 towers until the tower in the lights on the middle tower were to the red line. There are still plenty of non-mechanical puzzles for those who like recreating images by swapping tiles etc. and I found that all puzzles were doable without having to skip any of them!

BONUS CHAPTER: (Collector's Edition version only)
The Comic Book World is in Dire Straits after Mistress Eve's quill is stolen. Everyone is at a crossroads, the problem is the crossroads are intertwined and chaos ensues rapidly. Balance must be restored or collapse with chaos! This is an average-length Bonus Chapter spanning over 8 additional scenes with 5 Hidden Object Scenes and 6 Mini-Games. You will continue your search for the final 8 Collectible Crossroads Puzzle Pieces and 4 Comic Book Strips. After completing the Bonus Chapter, you'll gain entry to the Secret Room to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle, the Expedition Room where you can search for any missed collectibles, and the Archives where you can replay 13 Hidden Object Scenes, and 13 Mini-Games.

COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRA'S:
6 Wallpaper, 1 Screensaver Jigsaw, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements (2 achievements have 3 categories and 2 achievements have 9 categories), 12 Collectible Comic Strips, 24 Crossroads Symbols (receive a jigsaw puzzle piece for each one found) a Secret Room to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle, the Expedition Room where you can search for any missed collectibles, and the Archives where you can replay 13 Hidden Object Scenes, and 13 Mini-Games, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

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I recommend this game!

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A New Direction for HOPA games

PostedDecember 30, 2021

Kopikido

fromBirmingham, UK

Skill Level:Beginner

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is my review based on playing the demo version.
It seems that HOPA games has been getting less of a fanfare against other mainstream games. Fortunately, Elephant Games has risen to the challenge with this latest offering.
The storyline to begin with is intriguing, something that is very much relevant nowadays about a mysterious bar called Crossroads that appears only to those who have hit a--ahem!--a crossroad in their lives (and if we're to be honest, this bar would be packed full with how things are going nowadays!). Our main character, Alex, a social worker found himself lost and somehow, ended up in a seemingly empty bar with only the bartender, Mistress Eve, present to entertain him. Mistress Eve offered Alex some comic books but it's up to Alex to make the right decision on the outcome of each comic book. Would he make the right decision? You, player, would him decide.
The graphics and the characters that one would encounter on the demo version are realistic. The mini games have a reasonable level of challenge. The warning is accurate, some scenes can give one that eerie, unsettling feeling so if you're someone of nervous disposition, you might want to try the demo and see if you can take this game. This is a game that makes us confront our worst nightmares. It's a game that can bring out the best and the worst out of us. Personally, at the end of the demo, I felt like "Yes, give me more!"
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I recommend this game!

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Finally something good!

PostedDecember 30, 2021

vEnnie57

fromWinchester, VA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Best I have seen in a long time. Reminds me of Mad Head's Maze 360 series. Hope it can continue with more of this type.
Thank you Elephant.

I recommend this game!

+46points

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Best Game Of The Year!!! Go Elephant Games!

PostedDecember 30, 2021

lamp_post

fromPittsburgh, Pa

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Wow, This game will blow you away. You make the decisions to decide your next move and how it affects the characters and the outcome of what happens next.

I beta tested this game and could not wait for it to come out. I tried each scenario at that time and I am still having fun playing the demo. This is a definite purchase.

The graphics are very well done and the music in right in sync with ...Show more

Wow, This game will blow you away. You make the decisions to decide your next move and how it affects the characters and the outcome of what happens next.

I beta tested this game and could not wait for it to come out. I tried each scenario at that time and I am still having fun playing the demo. This is a definite purchase.

The graphics are very well done and the music in right in sync with whatever you have chosen to do with the characters.

The mini games are good. Not extremely difficult but not easy either.

The hidden objects are a mix. Nothing in this game is boring.
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I recommend this game!

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Choose your own adventure

PostedDecember 31, 2021

jboozer

fromPhoenix, AZ

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Crossroads is a bar that only appears to those who need some direction to know which direction to take in life. The purpose of the experience is to help you see who you really are rather than who you're trying to be. I really enjoyed the premise of this game. It reminded me a little of the Choose Your Own Adventure books from when I was in high school. In the game, your choices determine the direction of the game. I'll be honest, first time around, I was a little click-happy and accidentally made some choices that I didn't realize I was making. I also had a couple of moments when I didn't really understand the choice because I wasn't paying attention. This game wasn't like other HOP games where attention can be split and your choices don't matter. I had to go back and actually pay attention, which delighted me. I could not play this game on auto-pilot. Show less

I recommend this game!

+20points

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5 / 5

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All paths aren't Just

PostedJanuary 2, 2022

spicey12

fromNashville, TN

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

In a nutshell, great game! Interesting storyline, visually appealing, and a good time. I bought it before I finished trial. Very glad I did. Well done Elephant Games.

I recommend this game!

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Outstanding Game!

PostedDecember 30, 2021

JaneAustenFan

fromPittsburgh PA

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I bought and played this game based on the first few strong reviews and was not disappointed--this is the best game in long time! Excellent story line. The puzzles are fun and the HOPs are thematically related to the story--finding parts of a first aid kit, for example, to treat a wounded character. While you still have to collect various items, this did not feel like a useless chore, but an integral part of the story. The choices that you make along the way are interesting and make one think about moral issues, and you can watch your various powers (honesty, bravery, judgment, etc) increase or decrease as the story continues. Really interesting gameplay!

There is an alleged domestic violence case in the main storyline but it is so obliquely referred to that I don't think the under-12s would pick up on it. The overall tone of the game is dark, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Bonus feature: a main character and two minor ones are Black and another main character is Japanese! Yay! We need more diversity in the game world.

To sum up: best new game in the adventure/hop category that I've seen in the past year and a half. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Story Grabs You from the Start!!

PostedDecember 30, 2021

CNew

fromLas Vegas, NV

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management

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Mystery Case Files: Incident at Pendle Tower Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The story grabs you right from the start, so I knew within minutes it was a buy! The music goes well with the storyline and graphics add atmosphere with its creepy and macabre look and the voiceovers match the characters well. The tasks for the most part are not anything new but the puzzles and HOS more than make up for that. I enjoyed the interactive part of making dialog choices with the other characters.
My one complaint is you cannot tell if you have found the collectibles (1 in each scene) and symbols (random) even from the map.
The storyline reminds me of the 2016 game ‘Rite of Passage – Deck of Fates’ and the graphics reminded me of game from 2010 ‘Mystery of Mortlake Mansion’. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Crossroads

PostedDecember 30, 2021

ender07

fromLondon, Ontario, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Was hard to close the game to write a review so this is short. Congrats Elephant games. Best game of 2021 IMHO.

I recommend this game!

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Elephant games has pulled away from the herd!!!!!!!!!

PostedDecember 30, 2021

mmdgaston

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

wow...here i was,my last review hoping for a great game before the end of 2021.......GOT MY WISH!!!!! elephant games, i think are reading these reviews...this is a very unique game..a player will have a rare chance to play different out comes everytime, depends on what comic you choose......just a ray of sunshine for all gamers!! thanks elephant games!!!!!!

I recommend this game!

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