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The Mystery of the Crystal Portal: Beyond the Horizon

The Mystery of the Crystal Portal: Beyond the Horizon

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Overall rating 
It was OK.
3.4 / 5
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1 Star
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Fun Factor 
OK
3.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4.1 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3.5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3.5 / 5
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Join Nicole, and her sidekick Igor, as they trek across the globe in search of her missing father! Discover a secret so big that it could threaten the very course of human history. Solve puzzles from her home in New York City, to distant lands on the other side of the world to find her beloved father and save human kind. Solve interactive puzzles and find many Hidden Object scenes in Mystery of the Crystal Portal - Beyond the Horizon.
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OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8

CPU: 1.6 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 176 MB

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The Mystery of the Crystal Portal: Beyond the Horizon

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It was OK.
3.4 / 5
3.4 out of 5 ( 18 Reviews Review )
67%(10 out of 15) of players recommend this game
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OK
3.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4.1 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3.5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3.5 / 5
67%(10 out of 15) of players recommend this game
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3.4 / 5
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3.5 / 5
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3.5 / 5
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Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
37 of 50 found this review helpful
Great adventure
PostedJanuary 16, 2012
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archivist80
 
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fromIL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
I loved this game and hope they will come out with more adventures for this character. Very imaginative!
I recommend this game!
+24points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
I really liked this game!
PostedFebruary 23, 2014
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MarjAZ
 
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fromTucson, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
It was a nice change to go back to the fan-type HOGs. I had not done one of these for a long time. I thought the story line was refreshing, too. I tend to stay away from the dark tales. I liked not hearing voice overs, too. Sometimes they get quite silly. I also liked the calming music. The graphics were wonderful, too. I am going to look for the first game to see if I have it. If not, will get ...Show more
It was a nice change to go back to the fan-type HOGs. I had not done one of these for a long time. I thought the story line was refreshing, too. I tend to stay away from the dark tales. I liked not hearing voice overs, too. Sometimes they get quite silly. I also liked the calming music. The graphics were wonderful, too. I am going to look for the first game to see if I have it. If not, will get it. Show less
I recommend this game!
+9points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Absolutelly Loved IT!
PostedNovember 24, 2014
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radarsweet
 
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fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I'm a bit stymied at the other comments about this game. I found this to be a great follow-up to the first Crystal Portal game. My only complaint is that is was way too short. I love the idea behind these games, where in order to move forward, you must find several items to find - well, several items! The story line in this game was a bit weaker than the first game, but still enjoyable. Ok, Igor ...Show more
I'm a bit stymied at the other comments about this game. I found this to be a great follow-up to the first Crystal Portal game. My only complaint is that is was way too short. I love the idea behind these games, where in order to move forward, you must find several items to find - well, several items! The story line in this game was a bit weaker than the first game, but still enjoyable. Ok, Igor was a bit much, but hey, all these games have some kind of character that shouldn't be there. Be warned: The hint & skip in this game is VERY slow. You could be through two more scenes before it is ready to go again. So be judicious in your use of it. I would definitely recommend this game. I loved it! I wish they would come out with a third game in this series. Show less
I recommend this game!
+7points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
58 of 60 found this review helpful
sequel to "The Mystery of the Crystal Portal"
PostedMarch 8, 2012
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Little_Joe1
 
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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
This game is the sequel to "The Mystery of the Crystal Portal", and players who liked the first game will like this one, too.
It is a hidden objects game of a different kind: Instead of searching items from a list (or fragmented items), you need to first find in each scene objects you need to interact with (sometimes it is unclear which ones that will be, so be prepared for some "random
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This game is the sequel to "The Mystery of the Crystal Portal", and players who liked the first game will like this one, too.
It is a hidden objects game of a different kind: Instead of searching items from a list (or fragmented items), you need to first find in each scene objects you need to interact with (sometimes it is unclear which ones that will be, so be prepared for some "random clicking"), and once you found the object(s) that needs to be activated, it gives you in circles the objects you need to find for it and which you have to drop on it to activate this.
The visuals are beautiful, and there are lots of scenes to explore. The mini-games are fun and not too difficult, and they can be skipped.
You can play it in two modes, which is nice.
As I mentioned before, the biggest downside is often to find the first object that needs to be activated - you get clues from the plot, but often they are not necessarily connected to the objects that you need to activate first.
I would recommend it for players who want a different kind of HO game and who are tired of matching (written) lists with objects.
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I recommend this game!
+56points
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Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
26 of 28 found this review helpful
A different type of HOG
PostedApril 12, 2012
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Tikatoy
 
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Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
In this game, instead of getting a list of words, you get images of the objects you're supposed to find. There is added challenge as the objects might be present in the scene at a different angle than in the image, making it look different. You can hover over the images to get the text for the object, which helped in finding it sometimes.
Play the demo for about 5-10 minutes to get a feel for the ...Show more
In this game, instead of getting a list of words, you get images of the objects you're supposed to find. There is added challenge as the objects might be present in the scene at a different angle than in the image, making it look different. You can hover over the images to get the text for the object, which helped in finding it sometimes.
Play the demo for about 5-10 minutes to get a feel for the game--the gameplay remains the same throughout the entire game. There are some mini-games/puzzles, but they're pretty standard ones I've seen many times before in HOGs, and of average (i.e. easy) difficulty.
I like fantasy settings, so I enjoyed the islands in the sky and undersea locations, even if the art style was just okay to me. Overall, this was a mellow game I enjoyed playing, put my brain in neutral for a while. :) Show less
I recommend this game!
+24points
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Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
25 of 27 found this review helpful
WAITING FOR THE NEXT SEQUEL
PostedMay 19, 2012
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rosekaufmann
 
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fromLos Angeles
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Just played the game again. We have another portal and another trip to Atlantis where you’re going to find yet another family member (your dad) and, even though the premise was nothing new, the game was still enjoyable the 2nd time around. Music calming – I left sound on, though I don’t usually do so. Visuals clear and colorful. No back and forth between numerous locations. When you finish an ...Show more
Just played the game again. We have another portal and another trip to Atlantis where you’re going to find yet another family member (your dad) and, even though the premise was nothing new, the game was still enjoyable the 2nd time around. Music calming – I left sound on, though I don’t usually do so. Visuals clear and colorful. No back and forth between numerous locations. When you finish an area, the game automatically takes you to the next location. Instead of a straight HOG, it was generally finding objects that go into a circle – some objects had to be completed before they could be put into the circle. (Don’t know what that type of puzzle is called, but I like them.) Appears there is no clicking penalty. A few puzzles, not particularly difficult. You could change the border around the scenes by finding enough red gems hidden throughout the game. Probably not too difficult for a novice. There will be a sequel, which I will also be buying. Show less
I recommend this game!
+23points
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Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
Not that bad of a game
PostedAugust 12, 2012
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neilskinut
 
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fromBridge city tx
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I enjoyed playing it. Not that difficult to play. Igor helps you out as you seek clues. Worth playing. More of a game for beginners.
I recommend this game!
+10points
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Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
11 of 16 found this review helpful
Enjoyed This One!
PostedMay 2, 2012
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spiritlaughing
 
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fromWest Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I have played the first game in the sequel and am in the middle of this one. True it is different than HOGs that are dark and have great adventure, which I also truly love to play.
This one is quite different, but that's good too. It is relaxing play, challenging, enjoyable, and I like the bubble effect with object pictures instead of the list of objects that is in most HOGs.
I recommend it, was ...Show more
I have played the first game in the sequel and am in the middle of this one. True it is different than HOGs that are dark and have great adventure, which I also truly love to play.
This one is quite different, but that's good too. It is relaxing play, challenging, enjoyable, and I like the bubble effect with object pictures instead of the list of objects that is in most HOGs.
I recommend it, was lots of fun for me and a change from the majority of HOGs. Show less
I recommend this game!
+6points
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Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
really good sequel
PostedMay 16, 2012
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Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I really like the mystery of the crystal portal for android and knew there was a sequel. When I saw there was a pc version for the sequel, I had to get it. It's as good as the first. It's the same game, storyline flows on through
I recommend this game!
+3points
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Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
it was really cute and relaxing
PostedOctober 22, 2012
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cuorips
 
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fromBorrego springs, ca
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I like the HO being in a fan, multi fans, they did a good job with the graphics, I enjoyed it.
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