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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Quite nice

PostedJanuary 5, 2012

Rescue_helo

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

More or less in the same style as its predecessor "The Bride", The Lecacy takes us into another eerie world of ghosts and, this time, werewolves -at least that what the hero of the story comes to suspect. A wolf does appear several times in the cutscenes and the least that can be said is that he is not the friendly kind...
The intro is brief but well done. So is every cutscene. The voice-overs ...Show more

More or less in the same style as its predecessor "The Bride", The Lecacy takes us into another eerie world of ghosts and, this time, werewolves -at least that what the hero of the story comes to suspect. A wolf does appear several times in the cutscenes and the least that can be said is that he is not the friendly kind...
The intro is brief but well done. So is every cutscene. The voice-overs sound very natural and truly professional.
The in-game music, pleasant and atmospheric, is played at key times during the game without ever intruding.
The Legacy is not overloaded with HO Scenes and although each is populated to the brim, none are a true mess and HOs are on the whole easy to spot. Besides you can click as much as you like without penalty, at least on the easiest of the 3 Modes of difficulty [there is a harcore mode for the boldest players].
The Hint System which recharges fast, is very helpful, both with the HO Scenes and with giving directions as to what to do next.
The Useful Items are easy to find and use.
Objectives are clearly set and tasks are no hassle to perform. Their nature, for most of them, is similar to what you find in other games: switch lights on, repair ladder, unscrew plate, etc... But a few are original.
As further help, the map indicates the locations that are yet unexplored, those where there is still a task to accomplish [shown by a "!"; click on it to get a small window with a photo and the instructions] and the player's current location.
You access the map via the compass at the bottom right.
I didn't see any minigames as such, only 6 puzzles in Chapter 1; they are all easy and fairly classical; #2 is a slider with a twist, #3 and #5 are original, and I noted in #6 a picture taken from "The Bride". They are all fun to solve, can be skipped and reset [a plus].
I counted 17 locations [but there may be more]; their graphics are excellent, highly detailed, artistically crafted.
Like in all games of such nature, there is a fair amount of backtracking to do [that's part of the fun] although nothing is exaggerated in this sense.
I didn't see a widescreen option nor a journal.
The demo gives access to only Chapter 1 which I completed in 57 minutes on Casual Mode, not skipping anything; I chose that option in order to get an idea of how long the whole game would last. If the producer did the same as with The Bride, we should have 6 chapters for the main game plus the Bonus Chapter for the CE.
Whether the CE is worth the extra expense or not cannot be assessed on the present basis; if you liked The Bride, as I did, you'll surely like this one too and go for the extra chapter.
It is difficult to tell how compelling the storyline is; all I can say is: "not bad".
I found the game too easy on Casual Mode, so I think it will be best played on medium difficulty or hardcore.
Although The Legacy doesn't bring anything new to the realm of HO/Adventure games, it is a pleasant experience and good fun which I, believe, deserves a 4.5 rating, rounded up to 5 as usual. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

49 of 49 found this review helpful

STILL ONE OF MY FAVOURITES

PostedSeptember 14, 2016

J9CT

fromSouth Africa

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Mystery Case Files: Escape from Ravenhearst

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've played The Legacy at least 6-10 times, maybe even more over the past few years. Its the one game that I can keep going back to and it keeps me entertained.

I love how the mystery unravels and yes there's lots to find but not as over the top as The Heir, you at least feel like you're working towards an objective and you're trying to solve a mystery. The graphics are nice and dark to give ...Show more

I've played The Legacy at least 6-10 times, maybe even more over the past few years. Its the one game that I can keep going back to and it keeps me entertained.

I love how the mystery unravels and yes there's lots to find but not as over the top as The Heir, you at least feel like you're working towards an objective and you're trying to solve a mystery. The graphics are nice and dark to give it that creepy castle feeling but not overly creepy. Love the howling of the wolves which adds to the atmosphere.

When you're done with this game you are really disappointed that its over but at least with the CE you get that extra bit of gameplay which I enjoy. I think this was one of my first HO games and I've been hooked ever since. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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MARVELOUS!

PostedJanuary 8, 2012

emidro

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Great game! Very very long game (you definetely get your money's worth!)Very good puzzles (some are very very hard but you have the option to skip in advanced mode)The story is good and the visuals are clear and crisp. Lots of object to find and some hidden object games.Just a super game!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

98 of 116 found this review helpful

Go Figure

PostedJanuary 5, 2012

crazy8club

fromHighly taxed New York State.

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Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

The game itself was intriguing. You had to use logic to figure out some of the puzzles or resort to the built in strategy guide which is a bonus. The color and graphics were well done and game more or less pointed you in the right direction to get from A to Z.

It would have been nice to offer this game as a regular and not a CE. Lack of enough $$$ to purchase it. So far I like this game because ...Show more

The game itself was intriguing. You had to use logic to figure out some of the puzzles or resort to the built in strategy guide which is a bonus. The color and graphics were well done and game more or less pointed you in the right direction to get from A to Z.

It would have been nice to offer this game as a regular and not a CE. Lack of enough $$$ to purchase it. So far I like this game because of the lack of explosions (loud noises). It's a grabber right from the time you start the game.

Thank you game developers - Elephant games and BFG for another nice game to play.

Stay safe and warm everyone. Winter is here. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Best game ever !!!!

PostedJanuary 6, 2012

Manhater33p

fromUSA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Grim Tales: The Legacy Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Wow,

I have to say out all the games on Bigfish this one is by far the best one. Very challenging..........

Usually, I can finish a game without using a hint, or skipping a puzzle, but this game, expect to face a challenge. Oh boy.

Definitely worth the price you pay.

Think this is the hardest game, that I ever played.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Fun to play!

PostedJanuary 6, 2012

esteroverde

fromEstero, FL

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I enjoyed this game. The graphics were great along with the music. I like that the game gives you 3 options of difficulty to play: casual, expert or hardcore. I played on expert as I typically do on every HO game and it was fairly easy. You can't really go wrong purchasing this game!

I recommend this game!

+35points

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In this Case, Grim Equals Great: Don't Miss It!!

PostedJanuary 7, 2012

codester9

fromEugene, Oregon

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I didn’t think it would be possible to top The Bride, but in this sequel, Elephant Games have exceeded not only their first effort, but most of the top-level Hidden Object/Puzzle games of the last couple of years (and there have been some wonderful games)! Setting off to her nephew’s Christening, our character wrecks her car just outside the gloomy castle where her sister resides with her husband ...Show more

I didn’t think it would be possible to top The Bride, but in this sequel, Elephant Games have exceeded not only their first effort, but most of the top-level Hidden Object/Puzzle games of the last couple of years (and there have been some wonderful games)! Setting off to her nephew’s Christening, our character wrecks her car just outside the gloomy castle where her sister resides with her husband and new baby. From the start, it is clear to us, if not to the narrator, that werewolves are involved and very close at hand. With beautiful artwork, an abundance of challenging and unique puzzles, appropriately spooky music, and atmosphere galore, this game simply astonishes with its complexity and length. It feels as if I have gone to the movies expecting a 90-minute light comedy, and ended up in an epic-length horror movie, with surprises every time I turn around. The game offers so much, I literally had to stop to rest my eyes. Some of the puzzles are very difficult. Some are simply challenging, but would take so long to play, I wimped out and used the Skip button. I am playing the game at Advanced level, which is where I normally play. I think this game would be challenging and great fun at the Casual Level, even: it is very intricate! Some people may be surprised at the level of expertise required to get anywhere. A readily available map indicates our location, which rooms remain unsolved, and the location of yet-to-be discovered rooms. But the map shows only one floor level at a time: at one point in the game, after a cut scene, we suddenly have a new map to follow, underneath the castle. We play on that dungeon level for quite a while before another cut scene brings us back to the main rooms of the castle. Don’t pass up this game! It will keep you on your toes (or at least on the edge of your seat) for many hours! I recommend it highly. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Buy It!

PostedJanuary 5, 2012

Drgnswf

fromMidlothian, VA

Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This game is huge, wonderfully made, and has surprising music. You can change from expert to casual level any time, so if you come across a puzzle that is making you crazy, you can still choose to skip it. If you have been waiting for a good reason to purchase a Collector's Edition, this one fits the bill.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Amazing Game.. Worth of Money

PostedMarch 3, 2012

Mrs_Kim

fromSouth Korea

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

At first I was reluctant to buy this game when I tried on the demo. Seems like there are many backtracking and although it has a nice voice overs, almost nothing in the game has music (or is it just me?), but after reading many positive reviews, I decided to buy this using my two game club credits and I've got to say I am pretty satisfied with this purchase. It has a nice graphic, great storyline ...Show more

At first I was reluctant to buy this game when I tried on the demo. Seems like there are many backtracking and although it has a nice voice overs, almost nothing in the game has music (or is it just me?), but after reading many positive reviews, I decided to buy this using my two game club credits and I've got to say I am pretty satisfied with this purchase. It has a nice graphic, great storyline (although it doesn't show clearly why we had a car crash and our sister seems like to order us around), but the game itself is long so it's a good value for money. I love the map, so no backtracking is needed, as long as we know where it is, we can always track on the to-do list. A plus for this game. I don't really need to use the strategy guide because the hint is quite useful.

Overall I am happy with this game, hope you could try it and have fun with it as I do. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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FANtasic Game!

PostedJanuary 8, 2012

Howdyholly

fromRight in the middle of it all!

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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

This game is so much fun! The story line is excellent, and the artwork fantastic! I am a HUGE fan! There are a lot of really supurb HO games out right now, and this one does not disappoint! I highly recommend the CE version because I ended up using the SG a great deal. The puzzles can be a bit hard although there is a skip feature that is friendly. There were a few times that I was scratching my ...Show more

This game is so much fun! The story line is excellent, and the artwork fantastic! I am a HUGE fan! There are a lot of really supurb HO games out right now, and this one does not disappoint! I highly recommend the CE version because I ended up using the SG a great deal. The puzzles can be a bit hard although there is a skip feature that is friendly. There were a few times that I was scratching my head and saying "what do I do now" but the SG and/or the hint button were both VERY helpful. All in all, I highly recommend this game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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