Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX & YOU'LL DISCOVER AN INCREDIBLE GAME!

PostedMay 29, 2022

pennmom36

fromYou are dearly missed Chris. Rest peacefully knowing that Tearstone was a huge success!

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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)
32 Main Game Scene Locations
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert (doable for beginners)

Chris was a genius! He restored my faith in the HOPA genre by creating a game that had me stumped at times, made me laugh (re: alarm clock and squirrel), and challenged me to think outside the box! This is ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 4.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
32 Main Game Scene Locations
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert (doable for beginners)

Chris was a genius! He restored my faith in the HOPA genre by creating a game that had me stumped at times, made me laugh (re: alarm clock and squirrel), and challenged me to think outside the box! This is how HOPA games were back in the day, this is how they should be today, and no matter what tomorrow brings, I'm so happy that Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart made it to the number one slot here at BFG!

Warning: if you don't like games that make you think outside the box, you probably won't enjoy this game! However, if you're willing to keep an open mind, thinking outside the box is a good thing and you might just be surprised with the results...Thinking outside of the box gives you an edge because you are a problem solver. Outside the box thinkers are able to look for voids, and approach tasks in unusual ways by finding variables through creativity to solve problems. So keep an open mind, and give the entire demo a try, I'm betting you will feel a sense of pride in yourself you've never experienced after playing the usual cookie-cutter HOPAs!

This is a non-linear game, you WILL be confused at times as to what to do and where to go but eventually, you will get the hang of the gameplay...this is because the only HOPAs we have played for a long time have the exact same, predictable, cookie-cutter mechanics and we have forgotten what it is like to have to think versus being on auto-pilot! If you are willing to let go of the big Do Games hand, you will take an amazing journey back to Tearstone to find the missing Heart while solving original puzzles and the most unique Hidden Object Scenes ever.

COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS (YES, they are available in this SE version too!)
My first impression of the Symbol of Luck Collectible (32 total) was wow, these are huge, why? Trust me, they could be the size of a bus and still be challenging to spot because this developer has mastered the art of blending in plain sight! დ
There are also 11 Morphing Objects that morph at a perfect pace and normally, I'd say this was my favorite feature, but I was kind of digging trying to find the elusive 7 Cards of Destiny hidden within nooks & crannies and places I'd never thought they'd be! დ The Morphs, Symbol of Luck Collectibles, and the 7 Cards of Destiny are available in BOTH the Collector's Edition and this Standard Edition version, however, the 7 Cards of Destiny Bonus HO games are not available in this SE version!

HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES
WOW...Hidden Object Scenes that are challenging (& super fun)...who'd have thunk I'd get stumped in a HOP a few times! Not only are the scenes incredibly beautiful, but they are also extremely interactive and require you to figure out what the heck to do at times! Some require Matching Pairs or Related Pairs of objects, while others require a Progressive-Interactive workout but not a single one of them is boring! My favorite HO scene required you to adjust the temperature, lighting, filtration..even feed the fish in an aquarium...super-cool!

MINI-GAMES
Heck, the entire game is a puzzle! When you find clues they go into your journal or you'll have to memorize things that look important because they don't slap a sticky note with the answer or code to locks, patterns, or safes. Yes, there are Mini-games too, and yes they have directions, but they usually require a little bit of thought or memory of sequences. Just fiddle around with the puzzles and you'll get that aha moment!

BONUS CHAPTER: (Collector's Edition version only)
The Bonus Chapter is a huge bonus for puzzle geeks as you are quested to solve a giant Progressive-Interactive Hidden Object Puzzle game! You'll have to find zoom zones and then figure out what it will take to progress or open up a puzzle. My absolute favorite was trying to weave ribbons to match the pattern shown. It's not easy-breezy but you definitely walk away with a sense of accomplishment when you overcome these hurdles!

COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS
6 Wallpaper, 4 Concept Art Pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, 14 Movie Cutscenes, 12 Achievements, 12 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 32 Collectible Symbols of Luck, 11 Morphing Objects, 7 Cards of Destiny (opens a series of HO's) 7 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter (Portal Todd), and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

32 of 39 found this review helpful

Just Marvelous!

PostedMay 29, 2022

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoyed this game so much, what a refreshing and much needed change! My choice was the CE for the Bonus Chapter and it was like no other because there was no additional story, just HOPs and puzzles. This was one of the few times I have been genuinely entertained by a game and I own hundreds of them.

It is truly amazing what thinking outside that box can do for a game, the player and the ...Show more

I enjoyed this game so much, what a refreshing and much needed change! My choice was the CE for the Bonus Chapter and it was like no other because there was no additional story, just HOPs and puzzles. This was one of the few times I have been genuinely entertained by a game and I own hundreds of them.

It is truly amazing what thinking outside that box can do for a game, the player and the success of the developer. It shouldn't be that hard for artistic minds to use their imaginations and talents to create a wonderful, fun place where we can escape reality for a while. Yet we find ourselves, more often than not, sorely disappointed in the games that come our way. I think most developers are very lazy these days! Tearstone is oozing with creativity and includes an unexpected splash of humor here and there to add to the enjoyment.

The graphics are really beautiful, artwork is very special and lots of detail was put into the characters. This extra attention to the visuals makes a remarkable difference to the entire feel of the game. The HOPs and puzzles are not the typical easy wham-bam, you're done style! They are impressive and require time and thought. No hand holding, nor in any other part of the game either. Although the challenge is excellent it is not crazy difficult, just think and you will be rewarded! It took me much longer than a few hours to complete but that was mostly because of the puzzles. The challenge throughout the game is what made it outstanding for me. The feeling of accomplishment as I progressed and completed the game was worth every minute.

The collectibles are great. They are larger that what you are accustomed to and in spite of their size, they weren't easy to find. Hinding right under my nose! I loved it! I had the most trouble spotting the cards and they are important because they open up an extra game. Can't go back later to collect it. There's one card in each of the seven chapters. The collectibles include 11 Morphs, 32 Symbols of Luck and 7 Cards of Destiny. Of the dozen Achievements, I was able to earn all but 3 of them.

There are the usual 4 game modes from which to choose and I think the custom version will be popular in this game. I feel all levels can enjoy but beginners might struggle a little at first. But I would suggest not to give up right away. It's a terrific game! If you are burned out on the endless supply of cookie-cutter games that BF spews out day after day. If you want a challenge instead of everything easy-breezy. If you want a story that doesn't involve demons, paranormal detectives, fairies or psycho killers, check out Tearstone. You may be pleasantly surprised!

Play the entire demo, just a few minutes isn't enough. I think it a shame to miss out on a quality game because of not giving it a fair chance. But I do understand that many gamers just want games that are no-brainers because they are looking for instant gratification and easy relaxation. We all have different tastes.

I'm always searching my old games for something I may have forgotten about over the years. This has kept me happily entertained in the midst of our shortage of quality games. I'm amazed at the difference between then and now! I played an oldie recently that you might want to try, "Blood Shelter". There are so many awesome games that are just waiting to be appreciated once again! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Love and Recommend this game ....BUT HELP

PostedJune 2, 2022

jienabella

fromNorth Wales, United Kingdom

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this game, BUT I only managed to play the Demo and that took a lot for me to finish.
I love to buy & finish this game BUT can you lovely fishes tell me how you finished the game as I am getting a lot of flashing, not on the main game screen but on the bottom screen where the Options are, Help, Map, Task etc.
I recommend this game.

I recommend this game!

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yes

PostedMay 30, 2022

schuldi

frommonroe township, new jersey

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Been waiting for a Hidden Object game. It was worth the wait

I recommend this game!

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INTERESTING

PostedMay 30, 2022

MOUSE8

fromOhio

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHALLENGE, GETS U THINKING INSTEAD OF THE SAME OLD CLICKING.

I recommend this game!

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Interesting and different

PostedJune 9, 2022

renaki

fromThessaloniki, Greece

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Maybe that is what we were all looking for all these years !!!
Just try it.

I recommend this game!

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Tearstone: Thieves of the heart

PostedJune 5, 2022

bigserina

fromFremont, Ca

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I can't play this game. Strobe light all over the screen. I can't get help from Big Fish. Don't see a forum for this game. Does anybody know what the problem is? Looks like a great game but I can't play it!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

FRESH, NEW, AND TREMENDOUSLY FUN!

PostedSeptember 6, 2022

joelrobert

fromTemecula, California

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I purchased and played this a while back, so I will save my specific compliments for the new one I'm playing by Dragonseye: Moontrain. The same features apply as summarized in my review title.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A Pleasant Play

PostedJuly 11, 2022

microscope5

fromMaryland, USA

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The SE contains morphs and collectibles to find: very nice addition. If you hear a morph sound in the screen you are at look for one, they can be difficult to find.

The game is extremely pleasant to play. Graphics are good and so is the design.

The Hidden Object scenes are fantastic and too are very pleasant. There are no standard word lists.

One star off due to the feeling that it could ...Show more

The SE contains morphs and collectibles to find: very nice addition. If you hear a morph sound in the screen you are at look for one, they can be difficult to find.

The game is extremely pleasant to play. Graphics are good and so is the design.

The Hidden Object scenes are fantastic and too are very pleasant. There are no standard word lists.

One star off due to the feeling that it could have been a little bit longer.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

no walk through

PostedSeptember 26, 2022

Sandyinuk

fromUnited Kingdom

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

seems no walk-through and am stuck on nearly last bit, have defeated the woman at circus scene and now at the box with the dials on, but have no idea what numbers it is as it flashes to quick, the forums here and walk through no longer seem be working? if anyone can help on this, I appreciate it, thanks

I recommend this game!

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