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5 / 5

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Crime and Punishment

PostedJanuary 19, 2018

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

There is no escape from a crime committed in former years.
Alvin is back from the dead to revenge it and punish those responsible.
The Master Detective has to find the connection behind the murders and to protect the one who is likely to be the next victim.

Nowadays I play MCF with bare feet, as my socks get blown off. This game made me jumping off from my seat again and again. Then I had to ...Show more

There is no escape from a crime committed in former years.
Alvin is back from the dead to revenge it and punish those responsible.
The Master Detective has to find the connection behind the murders and to protect the one who is likely to be the next victim.

Nowadays I play MCF with bare feet, as my socks get blown off. This game made me jumping off from my seat again and again. Then I had to be picked up from the floor, where I’ve been rolling over with laughter.

The story is great, gameplay fantastic. A lot of attention to details, references to former MCF games, and so much humour!

Hidden Object scenes were super well done, offered a lot of variety. My favourite one was in the Trophy Room, just a pity not all the trophies were labelled. I enjoyed most of the puzzles, I also enjoyed skipping those I didn’t like and getting an achievement for doing so.

I bought, played, enjoyed and loved (most) of the Collectors Edition of the game. For me the Bonus Chapter did not have the same quality as the main game, although I enjoyed „Kicking Leaves“, a collectible, very much. So refreshing to encounter a collectible above cards, puzzle pieces or the like.
My expectations which were probably too high after the main game.

Enjoy the Standard Version, an absolutely brilliant game! Show less

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5 / 5

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Oh Yeah!

PostedFebruary 2, 2018

Yanie1020

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A really good game with a couple of those "Rube Goldberg" type puzzles, although I see they've made these a little easier than in the past. Still a good game with a few challenges that had me stumped for a little while.

I would really like to suggest that people do NOT review games from just the demo alone. So many of these games get better as you go. Don't buy them if you don't like the demo, ...Show more

A really good game with a couple of those "Rube Goldberg" type puzzles, although I see they've made these a little easier than in the past. Still a good game with a few challenges that had me stumped for a little while.

I would really like to suggest that people do NOT review games from just the demo alone. So many of these games get better as you go. Don't buy them if you don't like the demo, but also please don't review them. It's not fair to the other players OR the developers, who work pretty hard on these. I know we all get a little tired of valves, scissors, knives, ropes, etc., but these are common items used every day, so it makes sense to include at least some of them.

Okay, I'll get off my soap box now. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great puzzles and good graphics

PostedJanuary 19, 2018

Katie318

fromEleuthera, Bahamas

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I love the puzzles. Most are a bit easy but on occasion you reach one that makes you think. Hidden object scenes are somewhat boring, but then again I do not care for HOP. Story is kinda stupid. Still--puzzles! Play for the puzzles and eye candy!

A step above most of the other hidden object adventure games, and a steal at this price.

I recommend this game!

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I couldn't stop playing!!

PostedJanuary 22, 2018

liz1902

fromSuffolk, England

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have played all the MCF games, and this one is up there with the greats. The story line follows local folk story, the graphics are amazing and the music is good but not intrusive. Some puzzles are good, some very challenging (for me anyway!) I was pleased to see there are several of the complex MCF multi-layer puzzles in there too. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys this genre, and ...Show more

I have played all the MCF games, and this one is up there with the greats. The story line follows local folk story, the graphics are amazing and the music is good but not intrusive. Some puzzles are good, some very challenging (for me anyway!) I was pleased to see there are several of the complex MCF multi-layer puzzles in there too. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys this genre, and also to beginners who like a good storyline and challenging puzzles. It's a pleasant change to play something a little more up to date than witches and forests! Watch out, you will be hooked!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Thoroughly enjoyable MCF installment

PostedJanuary 21, 2018

hummingbird06

fromNorthern California

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 just finished the SE and am kicking myself for not buying the CE. What a great game! A decent plot (usually the plots in this genre (not MCF) are stupid), no wizards, evil kings, dragons. The game has gorgeous graphics, fun HOs and MGs. The narration was great, I even paused my game play to listen! I was even able to tolerate the music. A little on the short side. Unlike nadaze2da, I was able to ...Show more

I just finished the SE and am kicking myself for not buying the CE. What a great game! A decent plot (usually the plots in this genre (not MCF) are stupid), no wizards, evil kings, dragons. The game has gorgeous graphics, fun HOs and MGs. The narration was great, I even paused my game play to listen! I was even able to tolerate the music. A little on the short side. Unlike nadaze2da, I was able to complete all the three-part puzzles without use of the WT and found the instructions 100% adequate. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Nice chance of pace...

PostedJanuary 24, 2018

isthisnametaken

fromNever Never Land, 2nd Star to the right and straight on till Morning, TN

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The story was good as it was different from my normal game play. I loved the amount of interaction this game has, but I wish it would wait for to select continue before going on? Over all I really did enjoy the game and I would recommend.

I recommend this game!

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one of the shortest MCF i can remember playing

PostedJanuary 24, 2018

denniann2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

it is still good, even though it is shorter than i expected it to be. you are looking for the revenant and it is a surprise when you find out. the revenant is known to come looking for the ones responsible for his death.

I recommend this game!

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CREEPY, I LOVE IT !!!!!

PostedJanuary 19, 2018

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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

ANOTHER OUTSTANDING MYSTERY CASE FILES!!

I recommend this game!

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Will we ever get better instructions for puzzles?

PostedJanuary 19, 2018

nadaze2da

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Word

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

There are several three part puzzles in this game which have very poor instructions for playing them. Even after referring to a walkthrough, I was unable to figure parts of them out. Poor instructions can cause the game to be much more tedious and less fun than it should be. Is it too much to ask that the instructions be clearly stated? The only other complaint I have is the length as it is short. ...Show more

There are several three part puzzles in this game which have very poor instructions for playing them. Even after referring to a walkthrough, I was unable to figure parts of them out. Poor instructions can cause the game to be much more tedious and less fun than it should be. Is it too much to ask that the instructions be clearly stated? The only other complaint I have is the length as it is short.

According to Merriam Webster, a revenant is one who returns especially one who returns from the grave. In this story revenge has brought the Revenant back and he sets out on a killing spree. The story sounds ominous and it is but there are bits of humor tucked away in the game too. MCF may have a strange sense of humor to some. I expected the Cemetery Keeper to have a sinister voice, instead its soothing. He gives you a raven that is his eyes and ears (literally) to help you in your quest. As a supernatural detective, you must stop The Revenant.

The story, graphics, voice overs and hidden object scenes are very well done. IMHO this is a good game but not a 5 star game. Perhaps if the puzzles had better instructions, I would have given it 5 stars.

I do suggest you get the demo because I believe that after playing it you will want to have it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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IT'S NO RAVENHEARST BUT IT'S STILL GOOD

PostedFebruary 1, 2018

pennmom36

fromI think I stubbed my toe on that last pile of leaves

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I sure do miss the older style HOPA games, like Mystery Case Files: Escape From Ravenhearst, Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town, the original Phantasmat, and even some of the earlier Mystery Trackers games. There's just about those games that were more appealing, and they were able to draw you into the story, making you want to keep playing...just a little while longer. I've often asked myself if I've ...Show more

I sure do miss the older style HOPA games, like Mystery Case Files: Escape From Ravenhearst, Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town, the original Phantasmat, and even some of the earlier Mystery Trackers games. There's just about those games that were more appealing, and they were able to draw you into the story, making you want to keep playing...just a little while longer. I've often asked myself if I've simply grown tired of playing theses games after so many years. Well if that were the case, then I wouldn't find myself totally engrossed in one of those above mentioned games, as I re-play them for a second, third or sometimes even fourth time, as I often do! The answer then, is that these games just aren't as magical as the games of yesteryear! I believe the devs have become lazy and less creative lately. I found this latest MCF game to be a really good game, with excellent graphics with a somewhat creative plot, but if you compare apples to apples, The Revenant's Hunt to Return to Ravenhearst, it doesn't hold a candle to it's predecessor. I do prefer the Collector's Edition version over this Standard Edition version, because I'm a fan of the CE bling, especially Morphing Objects. To help you make a decision on which version, if either is right for you, here's a recap of my CE review:

Avondel is a small urban town in Vermont, so small you'd barely see it on a map, but Avondel has a very big problem! A supernatural problem! All those childhood urban legends about the Revenant's Hunt are true, and now the dead are returning to terrorize the living, but why?

It's fall, and the leaves in Vermont are falling. Since this game is all about childhood legends returning when you least expect it, MCF has given us some good childhood memories to apply, when we least expect it, kicking piles of leaves of course! Throughout the Collector's Edition version, you get to kick 10 different piles of leaves you come across, as you search for 16 Morphing Objects (which is a feature I DO expect from MCF, but is surprising considering Eipix rarely offers Morps outside of the HOP's). There are 2 small icons underneath the inventory bar, to help you keep track of the CE bling. The CE version also has 9 collectible Lore Cards that are stored neatly in your file box for easy reference, with various fun facts about the history of how the Reverant's Hunt came to fruition.

The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with different types such as Interactive List finds, Keywords, and Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds, Some of the scenes are repeated in the same location, which is a feature I really don't like, however, most of the HOP's in the CE, have a hidden piece of Alvin's Letter, to collect and eventually read in it's entirety within your journal.

The Mini Games are really good, but aren't really what we've come to expect from previous MCF games. The puzzles are much easier to solve, even the Super Puzzles, have become, not so super. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Make all dials point to the circled numbers. Select the valve you want to move to, then select the lever to choose which way to move those dials.

2) Move the colored squares to match the colors on Malcolm's watch by selecting and dragging squares to move them. Matching colored squares connect when placed next to each other.

3) Recreate the flag by swapping flag sections.

4) Select the tiles according to the clue on the emergency light.

5) Insert the coin into the slot, then select the same objects that are shown briefly, within the allotted time frame.

6) Place the coin and then select and drag items shown in the correct order as shown.

7) Use the phone dial to enter the correct number you discovered in step #6, and repeate the same process over 3 times.

8) Memorize the pattern on the tuner then select the guitar's parts in the same order shown.

9) shoot down the spaceships by selecting the red button when the spaceships cross over the target.

10) Create a mirror image on the right side of the screen by selecting the colored button you want to use and a screen tile to color it in.

MYSTERY CASE FILES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Huntsville SE only (November 14-2005) 3.7
2-Prime Suspects SE only (April 6-2006) 3.8
3-Ravenhearst SE only (December 15-2006) 3.6
4-Madame Fate SE only (November 7, 2007) 3.9
5-Return To Ravenhearst SE only (November 26-2008) 4.2
6-Dire Grove (November 25-2009) 4.7
7-13th Skull (November 25-2010) 4.4
8-Escape From Ravenhearst (November 23-2011) 3.6
9-Shadow Lake (November 20-2012) 2.6
10-Fate's Carnival (November 26-2013) 4.4
11-Dire Grove, Sacred Grove (November 25-2014) 3.6
12-Key To Ravenhearst (October 27-2015) 3.6
13-Ravenhearst Unlocked (November 24-2015) 3.5
14-Broken Hour (November 22-2016) 3.5
15-The Black Veil (March 23-2017) 3.0
16-The Revenant's Hunt (November 21-2017) 3.0

The Collector's Edition has 9 Movie Videos, 8 Wallpapers, Artwork, Case Report Files, Pieces of Alvin's Letter in the HOP's, 9 Music Videos, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 14 re-playable Mini Games, 20 Achievements to earn, 9 Collectible Lore Cards, 16 Morphing Objects, 10 Piles of Leaves to kick, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the Hunt! Show less

I recommend this game!

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