Spirit of Revenge: Cursed Castle Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Highly recommended!

PostedAugust 9, 2014

dancemom1

fromYakima, WA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Hi all. Back from vacation and ready to play and what a game to come home to. This is a very nice game, with very good graphics. Nice, clear colors, not all blues or reds for a change. Game play was excellent, absolutely no problems and fit my large screen perfectly. The jump map was helpful and areas are identified very well. Read a few places that some items were called by a different name, but ...Show more

Hi all. Back from vacation and ready to play and what a game to come home to. This is a very nice game, with very good graphics. Nice, clear colors, not all blues or reds for a change. Game play was excellent, absolutely no problems and fit my large screen perfectly. The jump map was helpful and areas are identified very well. Read a few places that some items were called by a different name, but I didn't run across any so far in the demo...a flashlight was a flashlight. Besides, it makes you think a little more. Voice overs were very nice, appropriate for age and person. Music was a little annoying until something was about to happen, but otherwise was somewhat monotonous...not a deal breaker.

SG was pretty much the same as all others, except for all the stuff at the bottom, which is usually found on the menu screen. This was very busy and distracting. Didn't really use the SG much, since the hint system was so helpful and it does transport you to further areas so you don't have to run around clicking back and forth all the time. This is very helpful. HOPs were pretty clean and clear and no junk piles in this one. Items were fairly easy to find, but inventory items are not identified by name when you run the cursor over them. They were fun and not much repetition so far.

The collectibles were fun as well. You need to find puzzles pieces in order to put a picture together, which in turn provides one puzzle piece for a larger picture. The larger picture requires 5 pieces and has to be completed in order to finish the game and move to the bonus play. The morphing objects you find give you extra hints and are not as easy to find as you think. They blend well in some scenes.

The one thing I didn't care for was that some dialog could be "clicked" through for those of us who read faster than they speak but some dialog could not. If you hit "continue," you will skip it all, not move to the next line. I found this game interesting and entertaining enough to keep me interested and wanting more. I think all levels of players will find this one enjoyable. I never give 5 stars automatically, and not easily, but this one gets them all. Definite buy for me.

As always, try it for yourself and see what you think. We all have different tastes in games and you may not care for this at all. Thanks for the reviews. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Beware the fiery knight and his hound!

PostedAugust 9, 2014

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Amaranthine Voyage: The Shadow of Torment Collector's Edition

(49)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Be prepared to be impressed by the quality of this game! I enjoyed all 83 minutes of the demo, from the spontaneous combustion of items you click on, to the creepy things that happen at random instances - like in the middle of a HOS!

You are Brenda Gale, called in by the British police to investigate yet another disappearance at Flatsbury Castle, of a father and son. Daughter Jesse was not taken, ...Show more

Be prepared to be impressed by the quality of this game! I enjoyed all 83 minutes of the demo, from the spontaneous combustion of items you click on, to the creepy things that happen at random instances - like in the middle of a HOS!

You are Brenda Gale, called in by the British police to investigate yet another disappearance at Flatsbury Castle, of a father and son. Daughter Jesse was not taken, and misses her mother terribly, who has tragically died after divorcing their father - Ha!

Anyway, what makes this so much fun are the multi-level HOPs, that are clever, but logical, as one item interacts with another, based on either a list or silhouettes. In my favorite HOP so far, you fix a lamp, a doll goes creepy, then you find patterns to get a key to open a chest to get the final item. Or you have to uncover all the numbers to a code. Each HOP is unique and the items even cross themselves off the list as you interact with them. How cool is that!

Plus, you get to collect puzzle pieces that fit into a picture frame that yield a piece to the grand art work started by the original Lord of the castle -- who it seems killed his daughter and/or her boyfriend who was the mason who built the castle.

The story makes sense, the hint button will teleport you, there is a fiery knight and his hound walking around, and it all makes for a very satisfying game experience. You've got to try it for yourself! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Spirit of Revenge- Cursed Castle

PostedAugust 9, 2014

beverly2196

fromheber, ut

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The begining of the game was alittle confusing telling the story, but that could be just me. The police are investagating a castle that neighbors were saying that odd things were going on and that they have not seen the Flatburys in some time. When they investagate all they see is a little girl left in the castle and she is not saying much.
The game itself is great....lots of things to do. ...Show more

The begining of the game was alittle confusing telling the story, but that could be just me. The police are investagating a castle that neighbors were saying that odd things were going on and that they have not seen the Flatburys in some time. When they investagate all they see is a little girl left in the castle and she is not saying much.
The game itself is great....lots of things to do. Graphics are very well done. Voiceovers are also well done.
HOS are quite different and it is a nice change to the same old stuff. They can be challenging at times however not cluttered. Afew more HOS than i like but still good game.
Some of the puzzles are alittle challenging also. Keeps your mind active. Need to think.
All in all.......I really like this game I like alittle challenge. I can say it is not a boring game at all.
I rarely do reviews unless a good game has come on the scene.
All I can say TRY the demo and see for yourself I think alot of gamers will enjoy it. I believe the Devs did a great job on this one and put alot of though on the HOS.
Its a buy for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great New Mystery Game

PostedAugust 9, 2014

GypsyBeLoved

fromTwin Cities, MN

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Fright Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Usually when I try new games I have to be hooked within the 10 minutes or I'm done. I was intrigued after around 5 minutes to complete the Demo version.
Overall Game Play: Great fun game, Purchased CE after playing demo.
Help little Jessie find her brother and who is behind so much of the tragedy in the Flatsbury Family. You play as Ms.Gale.
Getting that out of the way, I found that the sound is ...Show more

Usually when I try new games I have to be hooked within the 10 minutes or I'm done. I was intrigued after around 5 minutes to complete the Demo version.
Overall Game Play: Great fun game, Purchased CE after playing demo.
Help little Jessie find her brother and who is behind so much of the tragedy in the Flatsbury Family. You play as Ms.Gale.
Getting that out of the way, I found that the sound is good. The voices are good as well, colors are great with the theme of game. HOS scenes are all different in demo. Nice and sharp.The mini games are great, playing at the three different challenges. Casual, Normal, Hard. There are morphing objects and pictures you need to find frames for and puzzle pieces to get the whole gist of the story. I enjoyed it. Hope you will too, and I hope this helped. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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WHAT A GEM - YOU MUST TRY THIS - EXCEPTIONAL!

PostedAugust 9, 2014

scamp69

fromRomy, Gainesville, FL

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

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Amaranthine Voyage: The Shadow of Torment Collector's Edition

(49)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Played Demo CE, Day Early, Casual. Was impressed with this game from Vendel. I wasn't thrilled with the Love Chronicles BUT please don't let that stop you from trying this game. Story about a Cursed Castle and you meet two British police officers with a little girl - only witness to what happened; all previous owners tragically died. I'm not big on story-lines but graphics are scary and well done. ...Show more

Played Demo CE, Day Early, Casual. Was impressed with this game from Vendel. I wasn't thrilled with the Love Chronicles BUT please don't let that stop you from trying this game. Story about a Cursed Castle and you meet two British police officers with a little girl - only witness to what happened; all previous owners tragically died. I'm not big on story-lines but graphics are scary and well done. There are Morphs which give you extra Hints. (You have to click the morph on the correct image to get it.) There is a Drop-down tab where you find Pieces in order to restore a painting. The puzzles were unique and fun. The HOs were exceptionally interactive and some had mini-puzzles in them. A definite buy for me especially with the Sale. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Gothic Gloom (No Fairies!)

PostedAugust 9, 2014

OldLady50

fromMcKinleyville, CA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Your character investigates unusual occurrences, and a family curse on a dark and gloomy English country estate (surrounded by a deadly bog and haunted by a ghost dog) needs some attention. Excellent storyline, the HOG are interactive, so you need to pay attention instead of just clicking aimlessly. Only one set of Collectibles, so you can enjoy the game instead of searching for morphing objects. ...Show more

Your character investigates unusual occurrences, and a family curse on a dark and gloomy English country estate (surrounded by a deadly bog and haunted by a ghost dog) needs some attention. Excellent storyline, the HOG are interactive, so you need to pay attention instead of just clicking aimlessly. Only one set of Collectibles, so you can enjoy the game instead of searching for morphing objects. And best of all, no pink and purple fairy lands accessed through magical portals! Show less

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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night With a Mystery to Solve

PostedAugust 9, 2014

biscuitsmama

fromRoaming Around a Haunted Castle

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It was a dark and stormy night and you guessed it, something evil is afoot. A neighbor has called the police as she is concerned about the new family that has recently taken up residence at what is believed to be a cursed castle. When police arrive at the scene the family is nowhere to be found, that is all except for the youngest child. You have been called upon by the police (since you just ...Show more

It was a dark and stormy night and you guessed it, something evil is afoot. A neighbor has called the police as she is concerned about the new family that has recently taken up residence at what is believed to be a cursed castle. When police arrive at the scene the family is nowhere to be found, that is all except for the youngest child. You have been called upon by the police (since you just happen to be in the area) to help with their investigation.

I find the graphics to be quite good although a bit “jumpy” at times, meaning that when the characters move it is not always fluid. The overall sound package in the game is very good, including the voiceovers that I think are terrific. The whole presentation fits nicely together to create a game that is very appealing. We have a nice mystery on our hands and the developer has created just the right atmosphere with the spooky music and effects that help bring the story to life.

You have a diary that contains various sections for tasks, memos and record, which is a video replay of certain scenes. The interactive, transporter map indicates tasks to accomplish and areas of interest that should be explored. The map is set up in a way that I happen to like with pages or tabs for each of the different areas of the castle and grounds.

Most of the HOPs are interactive but the progressive ones were a bit tricky, although once you find the first item they are easier. Then there is the little “surprise” that comes with some HOPs that is not to be missed. The puzzles are interesting and I struggled with the first lock puzzle but that is just because I am not great at “mousing” – LOL, and once I got the pattern it was okay. I don’t hold out hope for too many difficult puzzles because the recent trend has been to include very easy puzzles in HOPA games.

We have only 16 collectibles to find in the game – fragments of photos that complete at least one portrait but I think with the way it is set up we will have more than one in the end. The remaining extras in the CE are fairly standard but recently some of the developers have been adding that extra touch where we see the team. In this game we have photo drawings of the team along with their name and title. IMHO, this is quite a nice little extra that I happen to enjoy, and do hope that more developers start adding this gallery to their games. As far as the CE version goes, IMHO, there is nothing to knock the socks off.

Overall the game is quite enjoyable, albeit the story line is one that has been “gamed” to death. We have a cursed castle with some unspecified ancient evil or ghosts lurking in the shadows. That doesn’t mean that I find it boring, it is just that the story is the same as always but with the developer’s own spin on the tale. I still had fun and found the gameplay excellent, and I do like the bits of fright that come along the way as travel through the castle. Just a curiosity though, have you ever wondered why we have policemen, inspectors, or other charming male figures in games but we are always the ones who do the actual work? I think it is about time we have a nice male superhero show up once in a while to actually provide some help along the way; maybe HE could replace our pet helpers – just a thought devs! Even though I really liked the game and purchased it early on, as always, I recommend that you at least try the demo to see if this is a game you will like. Show less

I recommend this game!

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i am stunned

PostedAugust 9, 2014

gfehse

fromFlorida

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I didn't even get past the first 45 seconds of playing! I had to stop and say- - -WOW - - personalization - unfreaking incredible. Big Fish, I don't know how you all did it, but this game is the next step in sophistication . You all need to play this to experience it! - BRAVO!!!!

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5 / 5

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Fun, good quality, unique creativity game

PostedAugust 11, 2014

mcf_fan13

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game has it all for me. Plenty of uniquely creative HOS, somewhat immediate use of inventory (which I require to enjoy game and keep it moving), map and hint movement if you need, story fine (story not real important to me but good graphics and ghost appearances for those who like). I was really impressed with the thought, work, and creativity that went into the HOS and mini-games. Great ...Show more

This game has it all for me. Plenty of uniquely creative HOS, somewhat immediate use of inventory (which I require to enjoy game and keep it moving), map and hint movement if you need, story fine (story not real important to me but good graphics and ghost appearances for those who like). I was really impressed with the thought, work, and creativity that went into the HOS and mini-games. Great game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Spirit of Revenge is Sensational, Scary, and Brilliant!!!

PostedAugust 12, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Lord Flatsbury decides to move back into his old family domain: a Gothic castle built in the 13th century. Right from the first day they arrive, a strange accident troubles them: a huge hound appears in the middle of the road and cause their car to crash. It is said that family member have been vanishing for years. With no regard to old tales, the new residents occupy the castle. One day, the ...Show more

Lord Flatsbury decides to move back into his old family domain: a Gothic castle built in the 13th century. Right from the first day they arrive, a strange accident troubles them: a huge hound appears in the middle of the road and cause their car to crash. It is said that family member have been vanishing for years. With no regard to old tales, the new residents occupy the castle. One day, the police is called to the premises: when they enter they notice a supernatural force trying to stop them. All the family member are missing except for the young daughter of Lord Flatsbury: Jessie Flatsbury.

Bring out your inner detective

You will take on the role of Ms. Gale, a famous detective who happens to pass by when Inspector Bolton just rescued the little girl from the menacing castle. The little girl must be questioned and someone has to get to the bottom of these strange disappearances.

Lot of not so ordinary hidden object scenes will have to solved. Your seek and find skills will be really put to the test as finding and interacting will all the object requires advanced detective skills. When you feel you're stuck, just use the hint and skip buttons, or read the included Strategy Guide. (I didn't use the guide)

A HOPA that shouldn’t miss from your game collection

With three different difficulty levels, great visuals and above-average puzzles, the game is a must play for all those hidden object enthuziasts. Show less

I recommend this game!

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