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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A new game at last

PostedJanuary 7, 2021

smee1956

fromBedworth

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

After weeks of Christmas this and that, all pinks and blues and so "busy" they made my eyes hurt, I was glad to find this new one. There is the usual stuff, finding a lockpick, making potions, finding a treat to give a creature etc, but even playing in casual mode some of the puzzles were different, if not that difficult, and of course the "Bestiary" book.
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After weeks of Christmas this and that, all pinks and blues and so "busy" they made my eyes hurt, I was glad to find this new one. There is the usual stuff, finding a lockpick, making potions, finding a treat to give a creature etc, but even playing in casual mode some of the puzzles were different, if not that difficult, and of course the "Bestiary" book.
Best thing for me were the graphics, crystal clear almost to the pixel. Travel map, and "Spirited Items", coins, artifacts to find, alternative "Match 3" so keeping my interest. Try for yourself, of course. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A Different View Of Nature

PostedJanuary 7, 2021

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'm always taken in by this kind of story. Magical forests offer interesting creatures, spirited trees, and sometimes monsters.

The clarity and beautiful colors of the graphics make the game even more appealing to me. I've been enjoying the beauty along the way while investigating the attack on King Lydius' kingdom. And I do take my time in stories like this to check out every magical thing. I ...Show more

I'm always taken in by this kind of story. Magical forests offer interesting creatures, spirited trees, and sometimes monsters.

The clarity and beautiful colors of the graphics make the game even more appealing to me. I've been enjoying the beauty along the way while investigating the attack on King Lydius' kingdom. And I do take my time in stories like this to check out every magical thing. I wonder what kind of disgruntled being is disrupting the peace and safety of the King's realm? I'm not telling!

The characters are depicted very nicely, the voice-overs were good and the music seemed appropriate. I was happy to find a reasonable amount of puzzles, they didn't greatly out-number the HOPs. If there are too many, I just start skipping because I tire of them easily.

There's a nice variety of HOPs, each scene creative and fun. I especially enjoy the interactive ones. The puzzles are not too difficult, but an easy or hard mode is offered. However, I'm not sure if that applies to all the mini-games. During the demo there was no stalling between locations and moving to each scene was quick. I experienced no tech issues on my PC.

There aren't a great deal of collectibles, but searching is still fun. And there are, again, the 70 coins to find. There are indicator bars to keep us aware of the collectibles in each scene. I really appreciate this feature! The game is busy with lots of activities, the tasks are easy enough but we have the crazy one's, too, that just irritate the heck out of me sometimes. I guess we'll never see the end of those, will we?!!

I think this game can be enjoyed by all ages and the variety of settings welcomes all skill levels. I mostly use Custom Mode for the demo, but you can switch around while playing. I bought Spirit Legends: Finding Balance, expecting a beautiful entertaining game, after enjoying the demo to the end. I have been playing for a few hours, not disappointed so far.

Domini did a really fine job with this game, IMO. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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May the Spirit be with You

PostedJanuary 7, 2021

CNew

fromLas Vegas, NV

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent game based on the demo. I am buying it. Like the story, items to collect, great graphics... just a good, fun all around game. Based on the key reviewer who submitted their review earlier today (1/7) I won't repeat what theyve already said but agree with them.

I recommend this game!

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A GAME WHICH CAPTURES THE SPIRITS OF NATURE

PostedJanuary 7, 2021

sunnyglow

fromCapture the spirit of nature by hugging a tree! Just remember to hug gently and then release that spirit (the Dryad) out into the world

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
8 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 47 pages (My time: 7 Hours)

STORY: Get ready to tromp through the dense foliage and murky swamps of the Dryad Forest, battling monsters and evildoers along the way. As a new member of the Guardians of Harmony, you have been asked by King Lydius to investigate strange happenings within this magical forest. The ...Show more

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
8 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 47 pages (My time: 7 Hours)

STORY: Get ready to tromp through the dense foliage and murky swamps of the Dryad Forest, battling monsters and evildoers along the way. As a new member of the Guardians of Harmony, you have been asked by King Lydius to investigate strange happenings within this magical forest. The residents of the kingdom are being attacked and spirits are being kidnapped. A cauldron of witchy trouble is brewing in this kingdom, fomented by the spirit of revenge, and only you can stop it.

OPINION: This is another example of gaming excellence from this developer. Domini is my favorite developer, providing a quality game with extras most developers do not provide within their games. It is a long game with excellent graphics, an active pace, and oodles of activities to keep a player entertained. The story behind the game is superb and got me into the spirit to go into the forest and hug a tree.

There are three (3) collectibles - coins, morphing artifacts, and spirited items. I found most easy to locate. At the end of the game the player can use the coins to purchase items for a laboratory. Personally, I dislike collecting coins or any other item to exchange for items to decorate or supply some location. I would rather see another collectible or morphing object offered instead. There are three indicators on the inventory bar which alert the player when there is a collectible within the scene. This is a feature I wish was available on other developers’ games. I prefer this method to the sidebars which other developers use in their games. To me, they are harder to navigate. There is also a gimmicky Bestiary book which is used to destroy monsters lurking in the forest.

MECHANICS:

• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 23 achievements.
• Collect 15 morphing artifacts and 15 spirited items
• Collect 70 coins used to purchase items for a laboratory
• 38 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• A gimmicky Bestiary book to zap and destroy creatures encountered on your walk through the woods.
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 18 mini-games

BONUS CHAPTER. Play Illian, a character from the main game. Queen Magret, the latest wife of King Lydius, is on a royal rampage, trying to expel all the spirits and nyads from the Dryad Woods. You, as the heir to the throne, are a threat to this queen, and now you must battle her and her partner in crime, the Spirit of Revenge. Can you save the Dryad Forest from her jealous rage? The survival of the forest beings depends on you. I found this a nice addition to the game. There are nine (9) mini-games and five (5) HOP scenes. There is also one mini-HOP scene with a list of six items. I found it a decent chapter with an engaging story and well worth the price of a collector’s edition.

HOP SCENES: There are eighteen (18) HOP scenes, all of which can be replayed at the end of the game. One of the reasons I love this developer’s games is the wide array of creatively designed HOP scenes. Although Domini is best known as a “puzzlemeister,” they have some amazing HOP scenes. There are highly interactive lists of items, silhouette, storybook scenes which advance the storyline, and matching scenes. There is also a scene with rebus clues, a spot-the-differences scene, matching pairs, and pattern scenes in which an item is located based on a small sample of it. As in their other games, Domini provides a Match-3 game to play instead of the scenes.

MINI-GAMES: There are thirty (30) mini-games, eighteen (18) of which can be replayed at the end of the game. I am again begging for this developer to provide more puzzles to be replayed at the end of the game. There are some I would like to play again; however, I am not replaying the entire game to do so. Most of the puzzles can be played in an easy mode to provide a more laid-back, casual game or in the hard mode for those who want a little more challenge. The level of difficulty can be set in the menu but can be changed while playing the game.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (E = Easy; H = Hard)

A. E/H. Logic puzzle. On a 5 x 5 grid located on a harp, move musical notes so that each row and column have the same number of notes as written at the top of each column and sides of each row. Easy version has a 4 x 5 grid with less notes to place.
B. Assembly puzzle. Create acid by following a 3-step process as per a given set of instructions. Place items in the proper bins, grind them and then place in the proper order to get 3 bowls of the right color powder.
C. E/H. Lock puzzle. Switch inner plates in the center of a lock so they mesh with those on the outside. Easier version has less plates which need to be switched.
D. E/H. Maze puzzle. Move two amulets, following a path to red slots at the top of the grid. In the easy version, move one amulet at a time – in the hard version – move both at the same time.
E. E/H. Bullseye puzzle. Get some target practice by using a slingshot to hurt rocks to the center of targets. The hard version has 5 targets and the easy 3 targets. Use 3 levers to center the stones toward the bullseyes and press to release.
F. E/H. Picture puzzle. Rotate and place pieces into position to create a map. The easy version has less pieces.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. E/H. Rotate 4 arms and hands attached to a skull so each hinged hand is on a matching slot.
H. E/H. Connection puzzle. On a cube connect two like -colored squares. Lines cannot cross.
I. E/H. Map puzzle. Lead a balloon up a mountain avoiding obstacles within its path.
J. E/H. Trap an evil spirit within a grid by blocking his escape. Fence him in by moving from space-to space within the grid creating a wall to block his escape. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Totally Enjoyed This One : )

PostedDecember 20, 2021

yowzasma

fromCOWTOWN (Ft. Worth),TX

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Spirit Legends: Finding Balance Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked everything about "Spirit Legends: Finding Balance CE"
After playing several less light hearted I am so glad I bought this one & played it before it became an ancient classic : )
Graphics were a delightful splash of bright and eye-candy colors, music un-obtrusive, storyline easy and mini-games were pretty simple but enjoyable.
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I liked everything about "Spirit Legends: Finding Balance CE"
After playing several less light hearted I am so glad I bought this one & played it before it became an ancient classic : )
Graphics were a delightful splash of bright and eye-candy colors, music un-obtrusive, storyline easy and mini-games were pretty simple but enjoyable.
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This one is getting a full ***** 5 out of ***** 5 on my personal enjoy-ability list :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Spirit Legends: Finding Balance Collector's Edition

PostedJanuary 8, 2021

andrewhow570

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games through this developer and I also enjoy playing games on fantasy

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

23 of 38 found this review helpful

Good story line@

PostedJanuary 7, 2021

pattageyler

fromMcKenzie, TN

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Fun from the start and story linr keeps you interested ,will purchase.

I recommend this game!

+8points

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4 / 5

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Nice and easy does it

PostedFebruary 11, 2021

ColoradoGold

fromColorado Springs, CO

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked this game, at least to relax for a bit. Nothing overly challenging about the storyline, and at least it, and the bonus game that came after, were cohesive. Great graphics and artwork. Some of the mini games just time-chompers to extend gameplay, but overall, not a bad way to spend a few hours of distraction.

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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A buy for me

PostedJanuary 8, 2021

ysbrand

fromOregon

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Enjoying the whole game. Although the level of challenge was a little easy still very enjoyable. On a different note I would like to address the player who said they were tired of people "complaining". I would not call it complaining but giving their opinions of gameplay etc. Isn't that what giving a review is all about. How can developers improve on their games if players don't give an honest ...Show more

Enjoying the whole game. Although the level of challenge was a little easy still very enjoyable. On a different note I would like to address the player who said they were tired of people "complaining". I would not call it complaining but giving their opinions of gameplay etc. Isn't that what giving a review is all about. How can developers improve on their games if players don't give an honest review on the game. Show less

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4 / 5

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PostedJanuary 15, 2021

Ditts1

fromPort Augusta, Australia

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

good game, I will play it again

I recommend this game!

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