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3.5 / 5

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4.5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4.3 / 5

Storyline

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Hidden Object Adventure

Elephant Games AR presents the first stunning sequel in the frightening new series with Crossroads: Escaping the Dark!

Crossroads is open for business once again, and Mistress Eve is back, serving up guidance as only she can! When a gamer wanders through the door fresh from a therapy session, our mysterious bartender offers a collection of special video games custom-designed to help them learn to overcome an array of phobias and anxieties that have plagued them for years. Make your way through three tales of terrifying horror as you help them cope with their traumatic past and deal with their fears, but be careful because when you’re at Crossroads, your choices matter! Will the troubled traveler learn a life lesson or crack under the pressure? The choice is yours in this reality-warping Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game!

Replay previous chapters to explore alternate story paths!
Guide a troubled gamer through three spine-tingling stories!
Experience a game where your decisions matter!
For additional features, check out the Collector's Edition

Game System Requirements

OS: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 2.5 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 1152 MB

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Crossroads: Escaping the Dark

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4 / 5

4 out of 5 ( 5 Reviews )

80%(4 out of 5) of players recommend this game

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3.5 / 5

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4.5 / 5

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4.3 / 5

Storyline

3.5 / 5

80%(4 out of 5) of players recommend this game

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Crossroads: Escaping the Dark

PostedOctober 21, 2022

lisaaceto

Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

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4 / 5

I really like this game.......Im playing for the third time now...it's different every time but you sortof know what to do. I like watching the story.

I recommend this game!

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PostedFebruary 10, 2023

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Skill Level:Beginner

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I recommend this game!

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57 of 76 found this review helpful

ELEPHANT GAMES DESERVES MORE CREDIT-THIS IS A GREAT GAME & NOT A COOKIE-CUTTER

PostedOctober 21, 2022

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

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

The Crossroads Bar only appears to the lost and broken souls of the weary. Its neon lights shine through the dreary mist of the darkest night as fate pushes you toward your destiny. Tonight you will ...Show more

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

This is one of the best game series Elephant Games has had in a long time. Elephant Games deserves more credit when they offer a game that is unique and targeted at players that aren't beginners for a change! I've always said that no one does a creepy atmosphere better than Elephant Games, and I love this vibe! I loved how they stuck with this creepy vibe in the Mini-games and the Hidden Object Scenes. I love that the Choices you make matter and that it affects your Character's Traits. Although there are still a lot of statues to place, there are way fewer Emblem Motifs which have become a staple feature in games by this developer lately. Give it a fair shot, you may find a great new series with an open-mind.

GADGETS/HELPER:
There are no gadgets or helpers, however, the game is loaded with unique "choices" 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 about morality.

CHARACTER STATUS:
Each character has a personality profile that outlines their traits, as well as relationships with the other characters. Each decision you make affects your character's traits, such as Bravery, Intelligence, Resilience, Honesty, etc.

Speaking of Character Status. I really don't understand the need for a particular individual to copy every aspect of my reviews. Be your own writer, and adopt your own style, it will appear more genuine if it's original, right? If not, at least give accurate information about these spotlighted features! There are 23 scenes (hence why they have 23 Puzzle Pieces, 1 in every scene) there are no replayable video sequences (I don't think E Games has offered this feature in years) just to name a few, I work hard on my reviews, and I do appreciate that you like my style but let's all do our own thing, you do you, I'll do me, & we'll all have fun :)

CHAPTERS:
There are 3 different stories, one for each chapter, so you will be portraying 3 separate characters as you enter a different video game associated with them. After completing the first chapter, you get the opportunity to choose between "Deadly Call" & "Horror on Set" My only complaint was with Olivia's whiny voice and acting like a 5 "I don't wanna do it" scenario that was really annoying!

COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS (CE Bonus Chapter only)
There is a Hidden Crossroads Puzzle Piece in every scene (23 total) and I thought they were nicely blended into the scene for a change. I loved that they are in the scenes themselves and not within zoom zones which is the usual MO for this developer. They allow you to assemble a cool Round-shaped jigsaw puzzle that can be used as a Screensaver.

There are 12 Phobia Statues to collect that represent all the basic phobias, such as the fear of heights, or those blasted evil dolls! After completing the game, you can enter the Secret Room to search for missing collectibles or jigsaw puzzle pieces.

HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
Clearly, the devs went to great lengths to revamp their gaming image because I enjoyed these HOs for a change! The graphics are amazing and they are themed to match each chapter's plot, not to mention they appear in interesting locations with interesting variations. There are the standard Interactive List Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Find & Replace, and Silhouetted Shape Finds. I loved the puzzle-like aspect of sliding compartments to search for items where you could access a different area by using different sliding combinations. I liked the areas they were located in, such as paintings on a cave wall, within a graveyard, or trying to find items covered in moss which was a nice change of pace and more challenging than Elephant Games' usual HO scenes. I know a lot of people will not feel the same, but I loved the Phone App HO where you had to find all of the missing hospital sign letters by zooming in on different sections of the picture on the phone. It was sometimes difficult to see a letter hidden in plain site!

MINI-GAMES:
Elephant Games are famous for their mechanical style puzzles, my favorite kind because they usually require a little bit of thought to solve them. Although some are solved by trial and error, most require a bit of tinkering, such as turning latches that required turning in a specific order, otherwise, they would become blocked by a different latch. A few of my favorites were adding shadows of props in the correct order to recreate the pictured image (harder than it sounds) I loved the Angel puzzle where you had to move her to available green-highlighted slots to pick up a Blue Sphere and then a Red Sphere to deposit them in the correct slots while avoiding the Reapers. I even liked the Navigation puzzle where you had to heal yourself by finding First Aid kits to survive the halls of horror!

BONUS CHAPTER: (Collector's Edition version only)
The tables have turned when an unexpected (or was he?) stranger bellies up to the Crossroads bar. Mistress Eve is the honored guest and must solve a series of riddles to pass the stranger's moral tests! This is an average-length Bonus Chapter spanning over 8 additional scenes with 4 Hidden Object Scenes and 7 Mini-Games, as well as a handful of smaller zoom zone HO's. You will continue your search for the final 8 Crossroads Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces and 3 Phobia Statue's Collectibles. The Round Jigsaw Puzzle Screensaver can be completed in The Secret Room, if you missed any pieces (or Collectibles) you can return to the scene to find them in the Expedition Room. After completing the BC you can enter the Archives to replay 13 HO's and 12 Mini-Games as well.

COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRA'S:
6 Wallpaper, 1 Screensaver Jigsaw Puzzle, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements (2 achievements have 3 categories and 2 achievements have 5 categories), 12 Collectible Phobia Statues, 23 Crossroads Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces (receive a jigsaw puzzle piece for each one found) a Secret Room to complete the round Jigsaw Puzzle, an Expedition Room where you can search for any missed collectibles, and the Archives where you can replay 13 Hidden Object Scenes, and 12 Mini-Games, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

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I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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I'm Ready To Escape The Dark

PostedOctober 21, 2022

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I ended up not purchasing the CE but I'm looking forward to the SE. For once I had no complaints about the demo as the tasks weren't a royal pain and it contained more of the story than usual. I loved every HOP and puzzle. They were a good variety and quite creative, and kept to the fearful feel of the story's theme which made them more fun!

Each chapter is a different story in a different ...Show more

Each chapter is a different story in a different video game, there are 3 and you play a role in each one. There are choices to make that determine your characteristics and you have the daunting task of facing your worst fears. Choices matter! I think this game will be a great value. The premise of the story makes it creepy, the choices keep it interesting, the HOPs and puzzles are a little different. Also being able to replay previous chapters taking a different "route" means new ways to face your fears, for even more fun. I always appreciate Elephant Games, they do a great job! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Not keen, purchased today after the rave reviews

PostedJanuary 9, 2023

Sandyinuk

fromUnited Kingdom

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Oh boy, totally boring game, read the revies and it sound a good game, yes have not been playing it long but already losing interest in it :/ I wish there was a bargain basement that we could get games cheap, not the daily deal as that is no longer a cheap price! I only buy games now and then now as the prices are bit much for me

I don't recommend this game.

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