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Overall rating

5 / 5

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One of the first games that got me hooked to BFG!

PostedDecember 8, 2011

FORTUNATUS

fromPower outage New England

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I believe my review title probably sums my opinion up pretty well with a few words. This game is one of the first I played on BFG, and it still remains on my top list as a recommendation.

Though technically perhaps not as sophisticated as some of the more recent in-your-face 'bells and whistles' games of late, FFS: Mystery at McInroy Manor makes up for by offering a complete package of ...Show more

I believe my review title probably sums my opinion up pretty well with a few words. This game is one of the first I played on BFG, and it still remains on my top list as a recommendation.

Though technically perhaps not as sophisticated as some of the more recent in-your-face 'bells and whistles' games of late, FFS: Mystery at McInroy Manor makes up for by offering a complete package of imaginative and immersive game play. The overall plot line and graphics, music, twists and turns and overall 'feel' of the game totally enveloped me with spooky-chills factor and puzzle challenge that kept me tied to my mouse until the end.

The ONLY negative I recall is a few of the H0 scenes were a bit muddled to me; yet part of that could have been due to my having mainly only played adventure games prior to this and therefore I wasn't as adept at spotting items.

I would definitely recommend this game.... just be careful of what may lie around the next corner bwaa haa haaa haa haaaa. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Fear For Sale: The Mystery of McInroy Manor CE

PostedJune 15, 2015

pennmom36

fromBoo!

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Emma Roberts has been sent to the haunted McInroy Manor to cover an exclusive story for the Fear For Sale Magazine. Within minutes of her arrival, the lady of the house introduces herself as Lady Averill McInroy. Yep, you guessed it, she's been dead for 80 years now! Lady Averill first met Lord McInroy after he had fallen from his horse, breaking both legs and three ribs, as she diligently and ...Show more

Emma Roberts has been sent to the haunted McInroy Manor to cover an exclusive story for the Fear For Sale Magazine. Within minutes of her arrival, the lady of the house introduces herself as Lady Averill McInroy. Yep, you guessed it, she's been dead for 80 years now! Lady Averill first met Lord McInroy after he had fallen from his horse, breaking both legs and three ribs, as she diligently and tenderly nursed him back to health. Lord and Lady McInroy were happily married for six years, until that tragic day they were found dead, along with all the servants! But that was almost a century ago, now an evil presence lurks within the Manor's grounds, a presence that binds their spirits to the afterlife.

I'm a huge fan of the Fear For Sale series, but for whatever reason, I overlooked this first episode, as well as the second, and I cannot wait to find out more about the McInroy family! For an older game, the graphics are still pretty decent, which would have been over the top in it's heyday. There aren't any frills, no Morphs or Collectibles, but the storyline makes up for it. The Collector's Edition only has 8 Achievements to earn, but most of them are done as percentages, for example, each HOS you complete without a hint will keep tabs such as 6/31 HOS completed without using a hint.

The Hidden Object Scenes are just simple listed items with no interactions required, some items are multiples such as 3 fish, 2 crosses etc. The scenes are dark enough to be creepy, but bright enough to make items recognizable. The Mini Games are entertaining, such as turning several tokens with different shaped connectors, to allow the electrical current to flow freely from one end to the other.

This Collector's Edition has 8 Achievements, Screensavers, Wallpapers, 31 Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Puzzles, Music, Concept Art, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Fear not -- an excellent game

PostedJuly 13, 2012

Hookedonbigfish

fromIngle Farm, South Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

'Fear for Sale' magazine writer Emma has to investigate the ghostly McInroy Manor after a large donation from Emma's editor enabled the Manor to be opened up to discover the suspicious demise of the family. This game had the expected attributes of a typical Collectors Edition game with intrigue, suspense, mystery and drama. The story line followed the tragic demise of a family, coupled with the ...Show more

'Fear for Sale' magazine writer Emma has to investigate the ghostly McInroy Manor after a large donation from Emma's editor enabled the Manor to be opened up to discover the suspicious demise of the family. This game had the expected attributes of a typical Collectors Edition game with intrigue, suspense, mystery and drama. The story line followed the tragic demise of a family, coupled with the loyalty of the faithful butler and the cowardice of the family physician, with a multitude of twists, turns and surprises during the game. The music added to the plot and excentuated the mood of the situation which included the hoot of an owl and claps of thunded etc. The dialogue was not excessive and the notes in the diary took a bit of reading but was necessary for the story. The graphics were clear, clean and colourful in comparatively dull surroundings but this added to the kind of macabre atmosphere portrayed by the authors. The puzzles did not pose a great deal of difficulty and were intriguing and interesting to solve. You could achieve a higher rating at the end if you did not skip any puzzles which was the same for the hidden objects. These were quite clear and reasonable to locate, some needed a bit more searching but minimal use of the hint button ensured a better achievement rating. Great game --well worth the money, it was addictive. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Challenging and Fun Games

PostedDecember 29, 2011

wahyukusuma

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I love this game. Make more sequel to this game.

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Even I figured this one out!

PostedDecember 20, 2011

mspaws

fromsalem, Oregon

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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 am not much of an adventurer, but this game kept my interest and I did not get frustrated with it. VEry fun, graphics wonderful, HOS very well done!

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Great older title!

PostedJune 24, 2015

jivins11

fromNew Jersey, USA

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This was a fun game. The puzzle made sense the HOPs were old school, but still good. Tricky enough to be challenging, but not hard enough to be frustrating. The plot was good, not amazing, but it made sense in the very least.

The extra game play while not necessary for the plot was treated with the same care as the rest of the game and its puzzles also made sense.

Overall a great older title ...Show more

This was a fun game. The puzzle made sense the HOPs were old school, but still good. Tricky enough to be challenging, but not hard enough to be frustrating. The plot was good, not amazing, but it made sense in the very least.

The extra game play while not necessary for the plot was treated with the same care as the rest of the game and its puzzles also made sense.

Overall a great older title suitable for kids and adults! :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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as others have commented

PostedFebruary 15, 2013

Jem_Jerrica_Guy

fromin another dimension

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Hidden objects are too dark and hard to see, but since this is the first in a series, this is acceptable as a developer's debut.
The suspense kept me going until the end.

I recommend this game!

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Fear for Sale: The Mystery of McInroy Manor Collector's Edition

PostedApril 1, 2015

Taintedfury

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Spooky and eerie music which will your hair stick out...love it:)
Very good storyline and visual effect's.

Lot's of puzzles to do plus heaps of hidden object's to find.

Thank you Bigfish:)

I recommend this game!

+1point

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the most excllent game ever

PostedNovember 2, 2013

wert45

fromsuadi arabia

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It was excellent and I tell you to buy it!

I recommend this game!

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Loved it!

PostedMay 21, 2012

christinemarie09

fromIndiana

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I absolutely love the ominous feeling and game play!!

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