Final Cut: Encore > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Cinematically Brilliant & More Fun

PostedAugust 9, 2013

JustTheFacts

fromRural Western Australia

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

BASED ON COMPLETED CE GAME

You don’t have to have played the first Final Cut game, because all is outlined very well in the intro, but it is much more fun if you know the players. This is another superbly cinematic production set in an extraordinarily accurate art deco environment, and would be impressive even if you hated everything else about it. But you won’t...

The story picks up almost a ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED CE GAME

You don’t have to have played the first Final Cut game, because all is outlined very well in the intro, but it is much more fun if you know the players. This is another superbly cinematic production set in an extraordinarily accurate art deco environment, and would be impressive even if you hated everything else about it. But you won’t...

The story picks up almost a year after the capture of our crazy half-sister, who tried to kill us (and our brother) in the first game. Our insanely inventive father had built a film projector that could control people’s minds, and we chose to destroy it, all bar one piece, to remind us of the danger. Now she’s escaped.

Meanwhile, on a nearby army base... I’ll let you find out for yourself from there.

As with the first game, the graphic quality of this one cannot be overstated. It is so precise, clear, realistic. Normally, I prefer hand-drawn art in my games, but you cannot ignore the attention to detail in this game. The sound track too, is a tour de force of wonderfully mood - appropriate music and sound effects.

It is a HO puzzle adventure, with the balance ideal, to my mind, between the 3 styles of gameplay. The HO scenes are interactive lists, with the option of playing a match 3 game instead. The puzzles are intriguing and very well adapted to the game’s environment.

One mini-game, a mah-jong one, is repeated with increasing levels of difficulty, about 4 times. It is a delightful adaptation, with the tiles representing electronic components. It is fun to repeat it.

And that’s where this game has it all over the previous one. Impressive as it was, the first Final Cut was tough on the brain cells and very long. This one, whilst also long, and definitely requiring your attention, is more fun to play. The story allows for some really different locations, and scenarios that take us to unexpected places, and the puzzles and mini-games are just the right level of difficulty.

This game uses the projector idea to create two versions of certain locations, which we can flip between, our current reality and the altered reality of the mind control projector. It is one of my favourite game devices and is, like everything else here, done extremely well.

Other things you might want to know about it, the hint and skip are very quick on the easiest level, the map is an interactive jump map (and excellently designed), and hint is basically unnecessary outside HO scenes.

The live actors did a very good job, and the whole thing once again felt more like a movie experience than a game. And that’s what makes these 2 games so special.

I had a ball tracking down the collectibles and clocking up achievements in the CE version of this game, but I don’t think their absence seriously affects the overall quality and excitement of this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

16 of 16 found this review helpful

Excellent - in the top five of all the over 100 Big Fish Games we've played!!

PostedAugust 27, 2013

Wizardswe

fromHayward, California

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You just can't beat this game on all fronts, even the credits are fun! Great voice overs, great story line, fantasic graphics, and the music is outstanding unlike most games. The HO's were just challenging enough, and the choice for a match three was a nice addition. There is no reason that this game shouldn't have five stars by everyone.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

10 of 10 found this review helpful

The First Game i Actually Read the End Credits On.

PostedNovember 15, 2013

RevKellie

fromCentral VA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoyed Final Cut a lot so when this came out I picked it up - and wow - this is twice as good. Amazing graphics with the projected images, nice voice overs (not too much talk, but enough), and interesting story.

Pros: Graphics -wow. And the Art direction with the art deco style is fantastic. Fun gameplay. You can switch HOS for Match 3 if you start to burn out on HOS. Great Map to go from ...Show more

I enjoyed Final Cut a lot so when this came out I picked it up - and wow - this is twice as good. Amazing graphics with the projected images, nice voice overs (not too much talk, but enough), and interesting story.

Pros: Graphics -wow. And the Art direction with the art deco style is fantastic. Fun gameplay. You can switch HOS for Match 3 if you start to burn out on HOS. Great Map to go from place to place. Puzzles Easy to Medium. Good story AND an ending that isn't abrupt. Plus it has some "crazy credits" at the end. Fun all the way.

Cons: (little dumb things - not major cons). The actress/cuts of the sister make her look like an angry lunatic even when she says stuff like "I'm here to help." The soldiers are a bit wooden. Some stuff you have to carry around a long time. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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If you are still hesitating...

PostedFebruary 19, 2014

Agnes_2810

fromHungary, Lake Balaton

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

...buy the CE! It has a lot of extras, a very good bonus chapter, a really funny and interesting interwiev with the developer, the map shows you the collectibles, if you are someone, like me, who always forget to look for them... and ... and... and

But if you still don't want to buy the CE, buy the SE!!! It's one of the best games, much more better than the first Final Cut.

Thank you Eipix and ...Show more

...buy the CE! It has a lot of extras, a very good bonus chapter, a really funny and interesting interwiev with the developer, the map shows you the collectibles, if you are someone, like me, who always forget to look for them... and ... and... and

But if you still don't want to buy the CE, buy the SE!!! It's one of the best games, much more better than the first Final Cut.

Thank you Eipix and BFG!!!

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5 / 5

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Just a good all around game to play. CE has more to offer.

PostedAugust 9, 2013

neilskinut

fromBridge city tx

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The first one was a gem to play and this one looks just as good. The story now is the half-sister has escaped, and you've got the last piece of your father's treacherous film projector. Now you uncover the truth about your father's dark secrets and find out who’s really behind his death and his deadly invention in Final Cut: Encore.
The graphics are stunning and good and the music is good to ...Show more

The first one was a gem to play and this one looks just as good. The story now is the half-sister has escaped, and you've got the last piece of your father's treacherous film projector. Now you uncover the truth about your father's dark secrets and find out who’s really behind his death and his deadly invention in Final Cut: Encore.
The graphics are stunning and good and the music is good to listen to.
Has 3 modes to play and has voice over just as the first one.
No map. Thought they would after not having it in the first one.
The HOS are pretty easy but have more interaction than there first final cut game. You can play the normal HOS or switch to match 3.
Puzzles are good with some challenging to me.
This is a well put together game with the graphics and adventure and is pretty straight forward on the flow of the game.
The hint button works good if needed. shows you what area to go and takes you there. Little too much help for me but works good. Again this is a great game to play just like the first one. A buy for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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I knew something was off

PostedMay 22, 2015

canadiangirl94

fromEdmonton, AB, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

At the end of the first game (Death on the Silver Screen) your murderous half-sister was taken away and you and your brother destroyed the projector. Now she's escaped so you two are in danger. General Porter, your fathers good friend takes you too the military base to protect you, but everything is not as it seems. Just like the first one the projector plays a big role in allowing you to go ...Show more

At the end of the first game (Death on the Silver Screen) your murderous half-sister was taken away and you and your brother destroyed the projector. Now she's escaped so you two are in danger. General Porter, your fathers good friend takes you too the military base to protect you, but everything is not as it seems. Just like the first one the projector plays a big role in allowing you to go between the real world and the movie world. Enjoyed being able to play Match 3 instead of HO scenes, allowed me to take a bit of a mental break for a moment and do something lighter while still continuing the story. Storyline is just as good as the first and the graphics are amazing. Anyone who liked the first one will definitely like this sequel. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

6 of 8 found this review helpful

Good game from the series

PostedAugust 11, 2013

Gumka

fromPoland

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Differents modes of play which you can change anytime. Interactive map which helps a lot and makese travelling easy.
I loved Match3! Although I love HO I played more Match3.
Storyline is clear, gameplay quite easy, you dont stuck in places for long time.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

11 of 18 found this review helpful

Best game since mystery case files

PostedAugust 9, 2013

ssayre

fromAustin TX

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

this was really fun and creative, love the extra bonus play! I enjoyed playing this more than anything since Dire Grove. Great game, look forward to the next.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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ANOTHER GOODIE!!!

PostedFebruary 28, 2014

game_happy

fromTaunton, MA

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Final Cut: Encore

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Review based on completed game in casual mode. I always play in easy/casual mode and keep a notebook handy for reviewing the game as I play. Also to record puzzle codes. I know I would never remember the details without my handy book. :-D
Animation/Live Actors/VOS - Excellent!! Was it my imagination or did this game switch from live actors to drawn characters from time to time. Characters were ...Show more

Review based on completed game in casual mode. I always play in easy/casual mode and keep a notebook handy for reviewing the game as I play. Also to record puzzle codes. I know I would never remember the details without my handy book. :-D
Animation/Live Actors/VOS - Excellent!! Was it my imagination or did this game switch from live actors to drawn characters from time to time. Characters were beautifully drawn as were the locations and the IHO scenes.
IHOS - Clear with the usual fare of small to larger items. Repeated scenes.
Random Click Penalty - None
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues. Shows a circle that states "Travel to---".
Map - Does transport but the hint was my favorite as always. :-D
Journal - Contains story, photos, notes, objectives and audio logs.
Inventory - Locks in place. Objects used quickly in other areas.
For puzzle lovers, you may be a bit disappointed. There are more IHOS than puzzles and mini-games.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual and fun to solve. Skip is available quickly.
Played the previous game of Final Cut and enjoyed this one more but then, I don't remember too much of Death on the Silver Screen. :-D
So, fishies, grab the net and haul this one out. Have fun!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Awesome game!

PostedAugust 15, 2013

spearmaiden77

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

One of the best I've played. Loved the first so had to buy the second. Am not disappointed.

I recommend this game!

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