Columbus: Ghost of the Mystery Stone > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Columbus Day

PostedFebruary 5, 2012

Gojira2006

fromMaine

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

A different (supernatural) take on the Columbus story . . . The artwork is very lovely & clear, & the music, though not altogether historically accurate to the 1490s, is mostly pleasant . . . Though fairly routine, some items are difficult to find in the hidden object scenes, which makes them appropriately challenging . . . Similarly, the puzzles are moderately difficult, with a couple of them ...Show more

A different (supernatural) take on the Columbus story . . . The artwork is very lovely & clear, & the music, though not altogether historically accurate to the 1490s, is mostly pleasant . . . Though fairly routine, some items are difficult to find in the hidden object scenes, which makes them appropriately challenging . . . Similarly, the puzzles are moderately difficult, with a couple of them being of a particular challenge . . . The story mostly makes sense, & as the game play is broken up into chapters, all of the going back-&-forth is contained to whatever chapter you are playing at the time . . .

The length of the game is of medium duration, so it makes for a fun game to play in an afternoon or so . . . Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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RELAXING, FUN, CREATIVE - EXPLORE WITH COLUMBUS!

PostedNovember 29, 2011

pcpat923

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Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Strategy

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Hallowed Legends: Samhain

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Five stars for relaxing storyline, graphics, music, puzzles and hidden objects that can actually be found. Scenes complement story and surroundings. Christopher Columbus becomes stranded on an island. Markings suggest possibly Mayan Culture. I play lots of frantic time-limited games and, lately, truly scary games. This put me at ease.
Purchased Enlightenus II for same reasons.

I recommend this game!

+41points

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5 / 5

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Very Interactive

PostedJanuary 20, 2012

Kikimine

fromBoerne, Texas

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy

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4 Elements

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Loved it!
Not hard but had to use hints sometimes but refills pretty quickly.

Interactive with lots of things to do and accomplish.

No puzzles, just hidden objects but nothing was abstract like a hat was a hat, not a baseball cap.

Music not intrusive but rather calming

Graphics are clear and pretty easy to see, but a few things were hard to see that's why I had to use the hint a few ...Show more

Loved it!
Not hard but had to use hints sometimes but refills pretty quickly.

Interactive with lots of things to do and accomplish.

No puzzles, just hidden objects but nothing was abstract like a hat was a hat, not a baseball cap.

Music not intrusive but rather calming

Graphics are clear and pretty easy to see, but a few things were hard to see that's why I had to use the hint a few times.

Lasted a goodly amount of time (sorry but I forgot to actually time it) around 4 hours or more.

Colors were really pretty and scenery was really, really nice to look at.

I have played this twice already spread out over a good while.

Not difficult to get around, instructions are very well written and easy to follow. I have SE version.

I believe most everyone will truly enjoy this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Good Game!

PostedJanuary 27, 2012

themare

fromJohnsburg, NY

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

This game was good> I didn't give it 5 stars because there weren't enough puzzles and the puzzles that were there weren't hard enough. But, the visuals were great, the music was good and the story line kept me interested. It was a refreshing change from the bloody, spooky games.

I recommend this game!

+24points

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5 / 5

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Another Excellent Game!

PostedDecember 15, 2011

coha92

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Wow!!! What a superb game!!!I was so much into the game, the graphics, the story...it has some challenge but you don't need to use so many hints. LOVE IT!!! I played 3 good games in a row this week (I'm playing by purchase date order) and I'm still playing the ones I bought in October 2010. Big Fish Games is the best bringing us so much joy!!!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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COLUMBUS & THE FAIR MAIDEN OF STONE...

PostedDecember 15, 2013

LADY_BLADE

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Botanica: Earthbound Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

9 Chapters. Fairly easy game with a few challenges. A little over 3 hours on casual (but I may have not counted a half hour). STORYLINE: Felipa’s life-force (trapped in stone) has raised Columbus from the dead after the Pinta’s been caught in a storm. But he must release her spirit by the next full moon or he will die and Felipa will stay forever in the stone. To release her, he must complete an ...Show more

9 Chapters. Fairly easy game with a few challenges. A little over 3 hours on casual (but I may have not counted a half hour). STORYLINE: Felipa’s life-force (trapped in stone) has raised Columbus from the dead after the Pinta’s been caught in a storm. But he must release her spirit by the next full moon or he will die and Felipa will stay forever in the stone. To release her, he must complete an amulet after first fixing the Pinta and traveling to Corsica, France, and Spain, also visiting the Queen and a market, to complete several tasks and to gather the parts for the amulet. He makes it just in time.
GAME PLAY: Nice-sized beautifully detailed and brightly-colored HOS (so objects aren’t too difficult to find). Besides interactive HOS, there are FRAGS which are clearly distinguishable. Proper proportion of HOS to FRAGS. Linear play - you have a task list that tells you the next thing that needs to be done. Various puzzles and mini-games, becoming more challenging as the game progresses. Lovely scenery and WONDERFUL/RELAXING background music!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

+7points

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5 / 5

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Hardcore HO

PostedApril 25, 2013

Gameritis50

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This game is addicting to play once you get started. The music although was one tune and repeated over and over. Used options to turn off music, but otherwise it makes you work @ every turn. An unexpected joy to play.
game on gamers......

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Fun Hidden Object Game

PostedJanuary 14, 2017

asterisque

fromBradenton, FL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

So many games labeled as "hidden object games" actually have very few hidden object searches. You spend most of your time putting together tools or playing puzzles. This has those too, but has lots of HOs. Nice art work and color. My only complaint is that the hint for where to go next was a bit confusing.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Ghost of the Mystery Stone

PostedMay 12, 2013

melmill2552

fromMelbourne, Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game was enjoyable for all the reasons already mentioned by other reviewers.

To sum up my experience of the game: It was full of HO's, but there were also 'fragmented objects' to vary things. The artwork and graphics were clear and appealing. The storyline, although with possible dire outcomes, was light. The sequencing was logical and easy to follow.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Simply Brillant

PostedJanuary 3, 2013

DenSire

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Simply brilliant in more ways than one put it that way. Play to find out why...

I recommend this game!

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