Eastville Chronicles: The Drama Queen Murder > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Hey,this is a great POHOG!!!!!!!

PostedJune 25, 2013

sueandjack

fromPittsburgh PA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What do you 80 or so people want-this is a great Plain Old Hidden Object Game! Lots and lots of hidden objects and great puzzles no real adventure but it's a plain old HOG . Storyline was good and visual and sound were OK too. The game is great for any one who loves a POHOG!!! Give it a try I think you'll like it.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Sorry you don't like this one!

PostedJune 20, 2013

pat71896

fromUSA, southern CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Mahjong

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I only have time for quick HOs. I don't have time to keep track of everything. I have enough in my life to keep me occupied. I appreciate a game where I don't have to remember or find things that are so crazy. THANKS FOR THIS GAME.

Some of us appreciate an almost mindless game to relax. BTW, I do my best resolution for my day's problems when I work puzzles. It makes me able to get things done.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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The Drama Queen Murder

PostedJune 10, 2012

marycobb

fromJackson, TN

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I like to hunt for hidden objects. I like to play the card games.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Much Better Than I Thought It Would Be - Pretty Good

PostedJune 9, 2012

sportygal2009

fromSouth Bend, IN

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This review is for the whole game playing in expert mode.

Story: You take on the role of a detective who has been summoned to Eastville Opera House to investigate the murder of the Queen of Drama, Dolores Molinero interrogating 5 suspects.

4 chapters and I was already into chapter 2 when the demo time was up.

2 play modes: Casual/Expert: The only difference is Expert takes longer to charge up ...Show more

This review is for the whole game playing in expert mode.

Story: You take on the role of a detective who has been summoned to Eastville Opera House to investigate the murder of the Queen of Drama, Dolores Molinero interrogating 5 suspects.

4 chapters and I was already into chapter 2 when the demo time was up.

2 play modes: Casual/Expert: The only difference is Expert takes longer to charge up for hint and skip which is still pretty quick as it's under a minute.

No voice overs as there are text boxes that come up on the screen that you read/click through to move forward in the game to follow the story but can be skipped.

This game is: A LOT of HO scenes, with story and some puzzles. You do get some inventory however there is no "wandering around" to this game or having to figure out where the inventory items go as this game does have sparkles to it, tells you what to do and what inventory to use.

HO scenes: Find by word list and the ones in yellow or green color that you find are your inventory items. Some of the scenes I did find to be on the Sanford & Son junkyard pile side and some items really small and tiny.

Puzzles: Most are repeated throughout the game but just to name some of them: Lock picking, jig saw, slider picture as you move the pieces to form a picture, slider puzzles to get the key, rotate the rings, number pad, maze puzzle where you have to drag the ball.

My overall impression of the game:

Well to my surprise I really enjoyed this game as it has the things in it that usually turn me off: No voice overs, Sanford & Son junk piles, small/tiny items and the sparkle hand holding however in spite of all this I was still drawn into this game immediate.

I found the story while it's been done many times before intriguing as it held my interest to the very end as I purchased it immediately when the demo time was up.

The graphics/artwork I found to be very well done as well. Also to my surprise although some of the HO scenes are the Sanford & Son junk pile and some really small/tiny items well I didn't even need the hint until I got to Chapter 3. Most of the scenes I clicked and got through pretty easily. I only used the hint 3 times for the whole game.

Puzzles: I'm not a fan of these however did most of them but skipped the rotate the rings, maze, slider picture, and number pads.

As for game length: Took me exactly 3 hours and found it to be long enough for me and well worth a punch code coupon. Just a nice/relaxing time filler game. A break from all the "wandering around."

Overall I give this 4 stars as I think this game would of been much better with some well done voice over. I also wish the game would of let me figure out things for myself. Oh and I also didn't care for the hint as it will turn the whole screen a grayish color and "highlight" the item. Also if you click wrong about 3 to 4 times the cursor does a "swirly dance."

Thanks Big Fish and developer for a pretty good game here.

As always definitely give it a whirl and decide for yourself . Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Quite Surprised!

PostedJune 11, 2012

catbag8717

fromTasmania, Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I wasn't too sure about this game, but when I tried it, it was really good!

Good Parts:
Easy to find Hidden Objects
Incredibly fast hint recharge. It was like I never used it
Great Puzzles.
The game in general was quite fun.
No shortage of Hidden Object Scenes

OK Parts:
They had the right idea with the storyline. It would've been much better had there been some voice overs.

Bad Parts:
Graphics ...Show more

I wasn't too sure about this game, but when I tried it, it was really good!

Good Parts:
Easy to find Hidden Objects
Incredibly fast hint recharge. It was like I never used it
Great Puzzles.
The game in general was quite fun.
No shortage of Hidden Object Scenes

OK Parts:
They had the right idea with the storyline. It would've been much better had there been some voice overs.

Bad Parts:
Graphics were not very good. It didn't feel like I was playng a 2012 game.
No variety in the game. It basically just went like this: Scene, Puzzle, Scene, Interview, Scene, Puzzle, Scene. Had there been a little more variety, or even a little bit more moving around, the game would've been better.

I really enjoyed this game. Had there been better graphics, a slightly better storyline or more variety, I would've given it a 5. I'm quite sure you'll love it! Show less

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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I thought it was pretty good!

PostedJune 9, 2012

Glasscats

fromOhio

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I've only played about 30 minutes into the demo, but I've really enjoyed it. It's relatively easy, which can be enjoyable... very relaxing. I still love the HO games, and there are HO scenes galore! Can't address the sound quality, etc., because I don't have my speakers turned up, but I didn't find the dialog/text annoying at all. The graphics were fairly well done, and I had fun playing the ...Show more

I've only played about 30 minutes into the demo, but I've really enjoyed it. It's relatively easy, which can be enjoyable... very relaxing. I still love the HO games, and there are HO scenes galore! Can't address the sound quality, etc., because I don't have my speakers turned up, but I didn't find the dialog/text annoying at all. The graphics were fairly well done, and I had fun playing the mini-games. Since I'm usually playing these games late at night, my brain appreciates simplicity! Nothing too challenging or impossible to figure out! Overall, a lot of fun, and I plan to buy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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The Drama Queen

PostedJune 20, 2013

Friar

fromMinnesota

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Much has been said against this game so I was a little leery of trying it out, but am glad I did. I believe that most of the negative comments come from those that do not like HOG. They are more into adventure. This is an easy game and the hidden objects are easy to find as are the puzzles easy to solve. This is a game for beginners and can be used by others just for fun and a little easy brush ...Show more

Much has been said against this game so I was a little leery of trying it out, but am glad I did. I believe that most of the negative comments come from those that do not like HOG. They are more into adventure. This is an easy game and the hidden objects are easy to find as are the puzzles easy to solve. This is a game for beginners and can be used by others just for fun and a little easy brush up. The sounds are not all that great but I usually go with the speakers turned off anyway as I think most of the sounds out there are boring. The story line is not one of the best but it is in keeping with the majority out there. Buying at the reduced price is a good buy for a game that is more fun than challenge. Show less

I recommend this game!

+4points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

11 of 17 found this review helpful

Nice easy game

PostedJune 9, 2012

a41249

fromOmaha Ne

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I read the reviews before starting this game & most didn't recommend this game but I like the game. It is a nice game for us older players that don't like to jump from scene to scene looking for clues.I like games that are not so complex that you get stressed out playing them. If you like games that aren't to hard this is the game to play.I enjoyed the hog scenes.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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good hidden objects

PostedJune 11, 2012

theliarswife

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I liked the hidden objects. I do not like all the flippin puzzles, but I did like the factor you could skip them.That is an excellent factor

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Overall rating

4 / 5

16 of 30 found this review helpful

average game

PostedJune 8, 2012

haiqal01

fromKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

HOs - somewhat good
Music- some are annoying
Graphic- really crisp and great and neat
though i like this game but there are something need to fix in this game

P/S-try it first then U know! :)

I recommend this game!

+2points

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