Golden Trails 3: The Guardian's Creed > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

105 of 113 found this review helpful

Fun, charming, surprising, and filled with rewards

PostedDecember 5, 2012

codester9

fromEugene, Oregon

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Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this game! I don't recall Golden Trails 1 and 2, but this one is fantastic. The voiceover actor is wonderful so we don't get sick of his dialogue, but you can skip any dialogue you wish. There are dozens of beautiful locations, with a couple of rooms at each site. With a detailed map to show us the cities (Paris, Rome, maybe more), we always know where we're going and how many things we ...Show more

I love this game! I don't recall Golden Trails 1 and 2, but this one is fantastic. The voiceover actor is wonderful so we don't get sick of his dialogue, but you can skip any dialogue you wish. There are dozens of beautiful locations, with a couple of rooms at each site. With a detailed map to show us the cities (Paris, Rome, maybe more), we always know where we're going and how many things we have to find at each place. We earn trophies for reaching various levels, and unlock unlimited play and bonus play as we find more and more of the surprises. The plot is a good mystery, but it's not gory or creepy. It's just fun. It's kept me up way past my bedtime and I'm going to be so sorry in the morning (today). But right now, who cares? It's really been worth it. it's the kind of game that I want to keep starting over to see if I can play it perfectly without hints just to see how far I can go. It's challenging but not exhausting. I didn't lose my place as I have been lately in some of the more complicated HO games. This one is really just fun and beautiful, too. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

68 of 73 found this review helpful

CE Quality ... Lots to Do!

PostedDecember 5, 2012

Sante001

fromDublin, OH

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've always enjoyed the Golden Trails game. This is probably my favorite.

For a SE this one has some of the qualities of a CE game without having to pay the price -- Achievements, collect 150 items to get extra play, find special objects that sparkle, plus hidden object scenes. You also have a map that at a minimum lets you know areas that you still have things to do, and yes, it takes your ...Show more

I've always enjoyed the Golden Trails game. This is probably my favorite.

For a SE this one has some of the qualities of a CE game without having to pay the price -- Achievements, collect 150 items to get extra play, find special objects that sparkle, plus hidden object scenes. You also have a map that at a minimum lets you know areas that you still have things to do, and yes, it takes your there. Finally, you can collect extra hints throughout the game by shooting the bandits.

Another plus for this game is its replay value. I started the game three different times to see if the objects change, and Yay, they did.

There are also mini-games. While this is not a difficult game to play, I'm enjoying it.

Kudos to the developers.
So for the great price today, you can't go wrong.

I've purchased the game and I'm enjoying it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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The Ultimate HO Game!

PostedMay 28, 2013

JustTheFacts

fromRural Western Australia

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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

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME

This is NOT a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure, even though it combines all those elements in a unique style of gameplay that it is the best of any HO GAMES I’ve seen. I find this series of three games get better with each replay, and I feel at a loss about doing them justice.

The ADVENTURE is there in the STORY, a little mystery, a little danger, some romance and a touch ...Show more

BASED ON COMPLETED GAME

This is NOT a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure, even though it combines all those elements in a unique style of gameplay that it is the best of any HO GAMES I’ve seen. I find this series of three games get better with each replay, and I feel at a loss about doing them justice.

The ADVENTURE is there in the STORY, a little mystery, a little danger, some romance and a touch of greed and treachery. But you’ll not be traipsing around looking for a crowbar.

Instead you’ll play a LINEAR game, where each COMPLETED HO SCENE will lead you to the next. There are also PUZZLES, but they are simple and very much a part of the HOS as well.

With this game (and the others before it in this series) you will have a number of PICTURED OBJECTS to find, some INTERACTIVE, some for INVENTORY use. You only see a half a dozen at a time, so more turn up as you find things. The items are CLEAR though CRAFTILY HIDDEN, and the GRAPHICS are EXCEPTIONAL.

Within the scene, you will also find COLLECTIBLES, in this case fleur-de-lis, which will UNLOCK REPLAYABLE HO SCENES. As well, there are MYSTERY items, which sparkle with cursor hover. (The only sparkles in the game, BTW)

These make up some of the 80 odd ACHIEVEMENTS you can get. You also get to SHOOT bandits that pop up at random. They do not affect the progress of the game, but UNLOCK extra HINTS.

When all scenes in an EPISODE are complete, you will see a SUMMARY of the evidence you have discovered and the implications of it. At the end of the MAIN GAME, you will open the SECRET MISSION, a BONUS CHAPTER much like you’d find in a CE. In fact, this game COULD have been a CE without any significant changes.

The VOICEOVER is EXCELLENT, and the AMBIENT sound very well done. The MUSIC is CONSISTENT with the STORY.

You wake up in a tavern with a nasty headache and a strange tattoo. Trying to track down your assailants leads you to a mystery involving the LEGENDARY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE. What have you to do with the Knights Templar? Does the treasure really exist? Who are the good guys, and the baddies?

Questions that can only be answered by playing this WONDERFUL HO GAME. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Wonderfully Difficult!

PostedDecember 5, 2012

OriannaMarie

fromEverett, Washington

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle

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Royal Envoy Collector's Edition

(46)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Sometimes you get a game that you fly through, then other times you get one that really challenges you not to use your hint button. This game is easy to follow, not to difficult to figure out, but finding the secret places and secret things was a nice challenge. This is Collectors quality without the price.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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An Original HOG

PostedDecember 9, 2012

debnaomi

fromSterling, CT

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Settlement: Colossus

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Golden Trails 3 is exactly what I've been asking for..a true HOG, just like in the "old days". This game is challenging enough for those of us that want "just" HOG's to play. There are the occassional puzzles but they can be skipped. The graphics are beautiful, music is pleasant and and storyline is interesting. Please keep creating this type of HOG, without adventure, for those of us who love ...Show more

Golden Trails 3 is exactly what I've been asking for..a true HOG, just like in the "old days". This game is challenging enough for those of us that want "just" HOG's to play. There are the occassional puzzles but they can be skipped. The graphics are beautiful, music is pleasant and and storyline is interesting. Please keep creating this type of HOG, without adventure, for those of us who love games like this. Golden Trails 3 doesn't let you down! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Golden Trails 3: The Guardian's Creed

PostedNovember 8, 2015

pennmom36

fromLove the bandits that "pop" out of nowhere, the anticipation is the worse part.

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Phantasmat Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Jacques wakes up in a tavern with no recollection on how he got there, (not uncommon) to add to his confusion, there is a strange seal branded on his arm! Jacques is determined to put the pieces back together to find out what happened the night before. All Golden Trails games are unique, different than any other HO game, but all three games have the same features.

You choose different locations ...Show more

Jacques wakes up in a tavern with no recollection on how he got there, (not uncommon) to add to his confusion, there is a strange seal branded on his arm! Jacques is determined to put the pieces back together to find out what happened the night before. All Golden Trails games are unique, different than any other HO game, but all three games have the same features.

You choose different locations to search for some very well concealed or blended items, some of those items will go into your inventory list to be used at some point in the game. Items outlined in blue require the use of an inventory item, and you may have to visit another location to find or use that inventory item. Items outlined in yellow usually just require a click to expose the item inside or behind, and items that sparkle usually have a really fun mini game to solve to proceed such as finding 16 beads to repair a necklace or a Hidden Object Scene where you can move items around to find items underneath.

Bandits will pop up throughout the game and your cursor will turn into a gun so you can shoot the bandits for extra hints! There are several Achievements or Trophies to earn for accomplishments such as collecting a specific number of items, completing levels without using hints and accuracy clicking from 5-30 items without misclicks. Each scene contains a lost or missing item that will twinkle when your cursor hovers over the item (there's an achievement for finding all 21 lost items, and each scene contains several hidden Fleur-de-lis symbols (250 total) if you find 150, a secret mission is unlocked.

I recommend all 3 Golden Trails games, but I must say I'm partial to Golden Trails 2: The Lost Legacy mostly because I liked the storyline, but the hidden items are very challenging to find, and the hidden Clovers were sometimes even harder to find. I wish these devs would consider a fourth edition, the game never gets old, I have replayed all three games several times, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Best Game in a Long Time

PostedDecember 8, 2012

sillygrrl

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

This game ROCKS! It is one of the best games Big Fish has put out in a LONG time. For those of you still heartbroken over the mess that was the new MCF game, come and quell your sorrows with some serious fun!!

Excellent graphics, nice quick game play, challenging puzzles. Trophies which are hard but way fun to get. A timer in Unlimited mode. I've had this game for a couple of days, and I've ...Show more

This game ROCKS! It is one of the best games Big Fish has put out in a LONG time. For those of you still heartbroken over the mess that was the new MCF game, come and quell your sorrows with some serious fun!!

Excellent graphics, nice quick game play, challenging puzzles. Trophies which are hard but way fun to get. A timer in Unlimited mode. I've had this game for a couple of days, and I've played it four times!! This one is a keeper!!

The story actually resolves like you're solving a mystery, and best of all NO CUT SCENES!! I HATE having my game play interrupted by pointless cut scenes throughout. This story provides you with clues at appropriate intervals.

I just cannot say enough good things about this game, I'm really happy with it :D Show less

I recommend this game!

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 10 found this review helpful

Wonderful/Challenging Game

PostedDecember 13, 2012

jcsgame

fromWisconsin, USA

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game has excellent graphics and a clear speaking voice.

Under different Profiles, you can play this game over-and-over and have different items to look for every time. The only items that stay the same, per each HO scene, are the ones that are needed in other scenes. Some items are partly hidden, and others somewhat blend into the background. That makes for a challenging search.

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This game has excellent graphics and a clear speaking voice.

Under different Profiles, you can play this game over-and-over and have different items to look for every time. The only items that stay the same, per each HO scene, are the ones that are needed in other scenes. Some items are partly hidden, and others somewhat blend into the background. That makes for a challenging search.

The placement of the Fluer-de-lis changes with every new profile.

I am on my 2nd time through the game, and enjoying every minute of the challenge of searching for different items.

I almost forgot to add, you get to shoot bandits to get extra hints. Keeps you on your toes.

Enjoy the game everyone. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

22 of 32 found this review helpful

good hidden object game

PostedDecember 5, 2012

bernie190211

fromwales great britain

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i loved the game, and defo buy it, the hidden objects r there but u really have to look for them, a good story for the free hour hope it like it through the rest of the game, and little mini games r excellent, graphics were excellent,

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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