Mystery Trackers: Silent Hollow > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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OUTSTANDING AGAIN

PostedAugust 30, 2013

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5 / 5

I love the Mystery Tracker games and this one seems the best so far. The story is fantastic; the dazzling graphics, terrific sounds, and voice overs and gameplay are outstanding. A beautifully conceived and polished production that is a real pleasure to play. Agency pets have been seen around the planet, but without their agents, which is quite disturbing. Agents are found indisposed or worse. ...Show more

I love the Mystery Tracker games and this one seems the best so far. The story is fantastic; the dazzling graphics, terrific sounds, and voice overs and gameplay are outstanding. A beautifully conceived and polished production that is a real pleasure to play. Agency pets have been seen around the planet, but without their agents, which is quite disturbing. Agents are found indisposed or worse. Your pet Elf is entertaining as well as helpful in exploring those out-of-the-way places. The developers again did a fantastic job of putting together an outstanding game and they're just getting better and better if that's possible. Puzzles are very well done and interesting; nothing too difficult. 4 difficulty modes; graphics gamma, turn special effects on or off, and control 4 volumes. Can't find a single negative. Everything is simply positive to the nth degree. Show less

I recommend this game!

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James Bond, Eat Your Heart Out

PostedAugust 30, 2013

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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BASED ON COMPLETED CE GAME

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
This game is just awesome in every respect. I loved it from the intro on. But then, I am a great fan of the series. From a tension-filled and shocking start, we are thrust into a very realistic environment with excellent ‘action’ music, a confused cop, and a body. We soon learn that James-Bond-style gadgets and paranormal abilities will be playing a ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED CE GAME

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
This game is just awesome in every respect. I loved it from the intro on. But then, I am a great fan of the series. From a tension-filled and shocking start, we are thrust into a very realistic environment with excellent ‘action’ music, a confused cop, and a body. We soon learn that James-Bond-style gadgets and paranormal abilities will be playing a large part in this action-packed game.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS
The graphics are as good as they get, very realistic, precise, colourful and detailed. The intro cut scenes are movie-like and extremely well done, using light and shadow to disguise any lack of lip sync on the voiceovers (which are very professionally done), and generally using every movie trick to make the experience more realistic.

The music is very successful as a ‘mood setter’, with active and insistent styles where appropriate, and totally different quietly anxious tracks as well. Great environmental sounds, as you’d expect.

WHAT’S HAPPENING
I love the fact that this story includes not only us, but also our boss and colleagues at the Mystery Trackers Order. A rogue agent, locked up 100’s of years ago in a cryogenic-style sleep, has escaped. Now every agent is in danger.

The dude has serious paranormal talents, including hypnotism, which is felling agents all over the place. You are the only who is immune, and you must desperately seek out this guy and recapture him.

MAKING PROGRESS
This is a top notch adventure-lite game, with plenty of action in the form of interactive list HO scenes and lots of mini-games and puzzles. Nothing is seriously difficult, a task lit is available, as well as a very detailed map that gives you active areas and jump ability. Hint gives you very specific hints.

A lot of the action consists of using your paranormal abilities, which are awakened at different stages in the game. You have Elf (your dog) to help you, and whatever else the agency can provide you with, i.e., gadgets, some of which give you more abilities.

BLING!
This version has the agents, their pets/partners, and the gadgets that are to be found in the CE, but not the extras such as the gallery items and the ‘secret room’. These features are fun, and interesting, and while the main story ends satisfactorily, there are clearly gaps in the ‘dossier’ of agents that says there’s more to see in the CE.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS
The CE is definitely the better buy. As well as the great game offered here in the SE, there is a totally independent investigation in the bonus chapter that uses a combination of revamped familiar locations and new ones, as well as new agents. There is also another game labelled simply “secret room”, which offers a unique experience. Unfortunately, I don’t dare say more or I’ll spoil it for others. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Good game as always. Get the SE version.

PostedAugust 30, 2013

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

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5 / 5

Another elephant game and they are normally good and so is this one.
The graphics are good and has some voice over.
The game is pretty much on the same play line as the other 3. You have lots achievements to find which are fun.
The hint button tell you what to do and where to go. Has a map that tells you where you need to be to find a clue. Does not work all the time in the advanced areas.
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Another elephant game and they are normally good and so is this one.
The graphics are good and has some voice over.
The game is pretty much on the same play line as the other 3. You have lots achievements to find which are fun.
The hint button tell you what to do and where to go. Has a map that tells you where you need to be to find a clue. Does not work all the time in the advanced areas.
You have elf again (the dog) to help you find clues.
The HOS were really easy and the puzzles are not that bad. The HOS are interactive also.
Pretty good game to play. As I said pretty much the same as the others just a new crime to figure out.
I played the CE and you did not need the bonus chapter so this is a good option for getting the game for less. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Mystery Trackers not for slackers...

PostedSeptember 9, 2013

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This game is flawless! It took me hours and hours to complete, which is great. Elephant games give you loads of inventory and puzzles to figure out. I had so much fun using my special powers and Elf is too cool. The only critique is that I dont enjoy mini puzzles where you connect pipes, circuits, etc to create single connection. I also dont care for the puzzle where you have move ropes, wires so ...Show more

This game is flawless! It took me hours and hours to complete, which is great. Elephant games give you loads of inventory and puzzles to figure out. I had so much fun using my special powers and Elf is too cool. The only critique is that I dont enjoy mini puzzles where you connect pipes, circuits, etc to create single connection. I also dont care for the puzzle where you have move ropes, wires so that none of them touch each other. I get frustrated with both of these puzzles, which are almost always in games. Played CE version wish I had played Four Aces prior. I will now..... Show less

I recommend this game!

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AGENT ELF AT YOUR SERVICE!

PostedSeptember 8, 2013

pennmom36

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5 / 5

Who doesn't love Agent Elf, that adorable little four legged sidekick? This is another fantastic Mystery Trackers, this time we are trying to nab a traitor from within. I think the SE is the better value, if the CE would have had regular morphing object instead of hybrid animals that were too obvious, I would have stated the opposite. The graphics as well as the characters are realistic and ...Show more

Who doesn't love Agent Elf, that adorable little four legged sidekick? This is another fantastic Mystery Trackers, this time we are trying to nab a traitor from within. I think the SE is the better value, if the CE would have had regular morphing object instead of hybrid animals that were too obvious, I would have stated the opposite. The graphics as well as the characters are realistic and crystal clear and the background music did a nice job of setting the mood. You have special powers to use throughout the game like hypnosis and control of fire and ice and you will use items created for agents such as a mystic lens that shows hidden items. The HOS are interactive and each scene has a puzzle that you need to solve after you find the code. The mini games are good and some new such as trying to switch tiles on a flashing movie screen to complete the ever changing clip. There are a lot of things to do in each area and the interactive map is a must so refer to it often if you get stuck, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Silent Hollow is fantastic!

PostedNovember 11, 2013

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Level of Challenge

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I almost missed this game. My review is based on advance mode. Wonderful interaction - keeps you on your toes - gives your thinking cap a work out. Good length too and captivating. Excellently mastered cut scenes. Vibrant antagonist. Interesting characters all real, like a movie. There are a lot of fun things to do. The mini game puzzles are invigorating in their uniqueness but I never asked for ...Show more

I almost missed this game. My review is based on advance mode. Wonderful interaction - keeps you on your toes - gives your thinking cap a work out. Good length too and captivating. Excellently mastered cut scenes. Vibrant antagonist. Interesting characters all real, like a movie. There are a lot of fun things to do. The mini game puzzles are invigorating in their uniqueness but I never asked for help during mini games in respect to what I had to do, I just played them and never skipped. Most enjoyable. Oh, I did ask for help a few times when I missed some small item which I needed to move on. The map and teleportation is wonderful. It is like a mini overview of the entire game area with clouds obscuring the areas that you have not yet investigated. I as the investigator had exciting powers. The graphics is quite realistic. Let me not say more and leave you to explore in a mode of high expectation, you will not be disappointed. I hate reviews that take away all my surprises. This game is worth every penny. I recommend it most emphatically! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Another great addition!

PostedAugust 30, 2013

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love the Mystery Trackers series and have purchased them all !..Great sluething by the Mystery detective and his always helpful sidekick, Elf!..(love that little guy!)..Graphics are always phenomenal in this series...Challenge levels are great, mini games are thought worthy but not frustrating!..Another 5 stars !

I recommend this game!

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Classic Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

PostedApril 27, 2017

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Have Windows 10 and am happily surprised at how good this works and how great the game is considering the age. Some games aren't good passed 2015 and some 2009 as far as working with my system. I liked this game better than a lot of newer games. More substance and game play. To me the hidden object game is one that has hops and fun, not hard puzzles and this one does it for me.
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Have Windows 10 and am happily surprised at how good this works and how great the game is considering the age. Some games aren't good passed 2015 and some 2009 as far as working with my system. I liked this game better than a lot of newer games. More substance and game play. To me the hidden object game is one that has hops and fun, not hard puzzles and this one does it for me.
I usually don't like not having a Collector's Edition because I always miss something but I did OK. The hints tell you where to go back to so you can find it. The map is good but not all telling. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I REALLY liked this game, but........

PostedSeptember 4, 2013

Tremble3

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I gave the game 5 stars because I do like Mystery Trackers games, the graphics are pretty good, the story was original....and I waited for the SE, and then used the Walkthrough online....Even with the walkthrough, the game took me a loooong time, which is good because I enjoyed the story and mini-games, etc. etc...It was bad because I didn't take a break except between two days, and I was really ...Show more

I gave the game 5 stars because I do like Mystery Trackers games, the graphics are pretty good, the story was original....and I waited for the SE, and then used the Walkthrough online....Even with the walkthrough, the game took me a loooong time, which is good because I enjoyed the story and mini-games, etc. etc...It was bad because I didn't take a break except between two days, and I was really tired by the time I got to the end.....I would highly recommend this game, just be prepared to take some breaks because it is long, which is Great !!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Review of Completed Game...

PostedMarch 26, 2014

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As far as this series goes, I enjoyed The Void & the original Raincliff but then I felt like this series went to a place of complete boredom and shame as I haven't enjoyed the following games like Black Isle, Four Aces etc. However, this installment brought me back to why I loved this series to begin with. This game is very well done, very mysterious and interesting. Even though Elf is still ...Show more

As far as this series goes, I enjoyed The Void & the original Raincliff but then I felt like this series went to a place of complete boredom and shame as I haven't enjoyed the following games like Black Isle, Four Aces etc. However, this installment brought me back to why I loved this series to begin with. This game is very well done, very mysterious and interesting. Even though Elf is still there, he isn't whining or taking up most of the screen or the game. He is not intrusive as I felt he was in other games. I really had to tear myself away from this every night in order to go to bed. Its games like this, I wish there were more of.

The plot was very interesting as you go to home base and learn about all the different agents and what they can do while you save them. You get 3 powers from some of the agent gadgets as well as a magnifying glass type thing that finds cubby holes that are not seen to the naked eye. This feature was very fun as not all rooms have cubby holes and its fun to explore! Finally we have an installment in this game not set in the snow! Hooray for that! The powers were fun to use and spread out quite nicely throughout the entire game.

Game length took me about 5+ hours as it took me 2 days to play this game putting in about 2 or 3 hours each night. The hidden object scenes are interactive as usual and you play each once. There are codes in the hidden object scenes that apply to a puzzle lock in the scenes that you must put in the right order to get some items. I found the writing quite small on the codes and wished they were a little bigger but not a show stopper. The mini games were pretty original although I would have liked some more that made me think but I was able to complete all but one of them. There was more adventure than hidden object scenes which I enjoy.

The only downside to this game is that I felt like the ending was really abrupt. I kind of wished I had purchased the collector's edition to see what happened next but I was satisfied with the ending because I did save the day and all that, just kind of quick there at the end. This game seems to go on forever as there are many locations and a great map and hint system that makes a strategy guide really unnecessary.

I was going to bypass this installment as I haven't liked the last few in this series but saw this as a daily deal and couldn't resist it for $2.99. I feel like I won the lottery since this is one of the best games I have played for awhile and I really enjoyed playing it. It was hard to put down but those are the best kinds of games. I only hope the next installment is as fun as this one proved to be. Cheers! Show less

I recommend this game!

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