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Overall rating

5 / 5

167 of 202 found this review helpful

Enjoyed Immensely!!!!!!!!

PostedJanuary 22, 2012

Wyspering

fromGulfport, MS USA

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I do not usually rate games as it is a personal experience and many factors contribute to the feelings about a game. However, this is one of the best games for amount of puzzles and hidden objects that I have played.. the HOGs in this game are so well incorporated in the individual screen shots that it can be a challenge.. I love to play the hogs or other games, but most have so few puzzles or ...Show more

I do not usually rate games as it is a personal experience and many factors contribute to the feelings about a game. However, this is one of the best games for amount of puzzles and hidden objects that I have played.. the HOGs in this game are so well incorporated in the individual screen shots that it can be a challenge.. I love to play the hogs or other games, but most have so few puzzles or hidden objects you barely begin before it is over. However, this one has more puzzles than most games I have played and the hidden objects were so many I actually wondered how long it would be to finish. As an adult, I highly recommend this game for anyone, and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

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5 / 5

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PostedNovember 14, 2011

Tizzie96

fromGrand Marsh, Wisconsin

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

The background music for this game is so beautiful and relaxing. The hidden object games are easier and I did not find a need for forum help or walkthru. I've played this game several times. It's one of my favorites.

I recommend this game!

+109points

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5 / 5

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Once I got onto it

PostedJanuary 23, 2012

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I loved it. Was practically in tears at some of the levels since I couldn't figure out what to do but the blogs helped and now it's one of my favorite games. Graphics and music are great!

I recommend this game!

+75points

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5 / 5

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Still one of my favourites

PostedJune 28, 2012

Woodjay

fromWales, UK

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Like one of the other reviewers, I bought this game pretty much when it came out. You have to track down the professor who disappeared while trying to locate the fabled Beetle Temple somewhere in the jungles of South America. There's a flavour of Indiana Jones about the game, especially in the first two scenes and the cut scene when you move continents. However, the Hidden Expedition series has ...Show more

Like one of the other reviewers, I bought this game pretty much when it came out. You have to track down the professor who disappeared while trying to locate the fabled Beetle Temple somewhere in the jungles of South America. There's a flavour of Indiana Jones about the game, especially in the first two scenes and the cut scene when you move continents. However, the Hidden Expedition series has moved on since 2008, so why should you play this game?

Let's give some cons first:
* it's basically a series of HOS which you have to do in a pretty linear fashion. {Every now and then you meet someone and have to find 20 objects -- coins, flowers or something -- before they'll talk to you}
* it can be quite hard to find some of the objects
* I see another reviewer thinks the music is 'soothing' or something like that -- hmm, I suppose it's a matter of taste but you might instead find it gets a bit tedious and the sounds too

But I still love this game. Why?
* its sense of humour. Especially when you get to picking up the professor's diary pages
* the way the objects are hidden. I have played this game more than a few times (yes I admit it) and I STILL have trouble finding some of them. I think they are excellently concealed in the backgrounds
* it's not entirely linear as you pick up objects which have to be used in other scenes, sometimes in quite ingenious ways
* there are some good extra puzzles along the way and these aren't the standard ones you get in many games. The three with the stones near the end take a lot of thought to work out. However I think I have always had to skip the one with the monkeys.
* the graphics are really good, not just the backgrounds but the extra bits -- alien spaceship at the airport for example.
* oh and it's quite a challenge to find the 5 beetles in each scene which give you extra hints, trouble is, each time I see a similar beetle in another game, I can't help wanting to click on it to get an extra hint...

I give it 4.5 but since I can't do a half I'm rounding it up to five. A really good way to get into HO games. Show less

I recommend this game!

+37points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

53 of 67 found this review helpful

Colorful game

PostedDecember 31, 2011

marg6043

fromLeesburg, GA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I remember this game very well, I bought it back in 08, had beautiful scenes, is not so hard to play and the music is actually good.

I love bright games and this one didn't disappointed me.

I recommend this game!

+39points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Surprisingly Good

PostedMay 8, 2012

ts1sds

fromFarmingdale, NY

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is the first installment of the "electric power beetle" series in the Hidden Expedition franchise. Normally, I no longer play hidden object games that feature H.O. puzzles on every screen, and little else. However, this game really surprised me. The hidden object puzzles are just at the right challenge level, made more interesting by the quest to find all of the "hint beetles" (finding 5 ...Show more

This is the first installment of the "electric power beetle" series in the Hidden Expedition franchise. Normally, I no longer play hidden object games that feature H.O. puzzles on every screen, and little else. However, this game really surprised me. The hidden object puzzles are just at the right challenge level, made more interesting by the quest to find all of the "hint beetles" (finding 5 camouflaged beetles in a hidden object scene entitles the player to an additional hint), as well as the listed objects. What makes the game even more interesting is the case where one screen requires the player to find an object that is needed to close out another screen. There are brain teasers thrown in between some of the H.O. puzzles that are quite challenging. All of the puzzles, regardless of type, were fun to play. The storyline, documented in journal pages that are acquired in each hidden object scene, is clear, understandable, and actually pretty humorous. Lastly, that background music is terrific, if a bit repetitive. The only cons I have are that some of the hidden object scenes are so dark that it's difficult, if not impossible, to find all of the items - and that there are point penalties for non-target clicks (I never liked that aspect of hidden object games). Show less

I recommend this game!

+17points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Challenging Fun!

PostedDecember 16, 2011

Melvin2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle

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Hidden Mysteries ®: Buckingham Palace ™

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I really liked this game. The HO sections were more challenging than most other HO's (which I LIKED about this game)! The puzzles were interesting and, although there were some subtle hints, you have to figure out what to do for yourself. Loved the professor's silly diary readings along the way, too. It was a good length and had a satisfying end. Overall, one of the best games I've played lately.

I recommend this game!

+29points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fascinating!

PostedDecember 22, 2011

wombat5

fromSanta Fe, NM

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Have this game on my iPhone. Very addictive. Challenging, creative and inventive puzzles. Sharp, beautiful graphics. Great story.

I recommend this game!

+27points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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What's not to like???

PostedJanuary 24, 2012

BugsTheHooDooMan

fromMaine_iac

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Classic HO adventure. Well-drawn graphics, HO scenes just the right level of difficulty; not too easy, not too hard. Same with the puzzles.
The music was well done too, and the Professor's wisecracks were the frosting on the cake.

Overall, lots of light-hearted fun and a pleasant way to pass a few hours.

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

27 of 40 found this review helpful

Some challenging moments

PostedDecember 20, 2011

mspaws

fromsalem, Oregon

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

But oooooooooh so fun to play! I love this series of HO games! Long game and well worth the money!

I recommend this game!

+14points

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