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5 / 5

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I Don't Buy CEs, But I Bought This One

PostedOctober 16, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have 3 CEs out of several hundred games that I have purchased on this site and others, and this is one of the three. The other two CE games made me CE resistant, as I care so little for wallpapers, soundtracks, collectibles and other bling that I avoid them like the plague. Even with games I adore, I wait for the SE to come out.

I just couldn't resist with this one. I knew from the moment that ...Show more

I have 3 CEs out of several hundred games that I have purchased on this site and others, and this is one of the three. The other two CE games made me CE resistant, as I care so little for wallpapers, soundtracks, collectibles and other bling that I avoid them like the plague. Even with games I adore, I wait for the SE to come out.

I just couldn't resist with this one. I knew from the moment that I hit 'play' on the demo, this was The One, the game I've been waiting for. I didn't want to miss one minute, not one scene or extra bit of game play that this game had to offer. As a hard-core gamer (MMORGPs, FPSs, Otomes, open world/sandbox, etc.) who occasionally forays into the realm of casual gaming, I had been wishing and hoping for something that would bridge the gulf between the two worlds. I wanted something a little more sophisticated than the run-of-the mill HOGs that feature so predominately in the casual gaming scene. Paranormal Pursuit is the closest to fulfilling my wishes to date.

I suspect any low ratings are from traditionalists who prefer their HOs cut and dried, with junk piles and very little story-line or cinematics. Or perhaps they come from those who love all the bling that bogs down the game for me. Perhaps low ratings come from puzzle enthusiasts who love a good brain drain. I get it and I respect that. We all have our preferences. But for a story junkie, like me, everything in this game was ten stars. I experienced no glitches, hiccups, or problems. Everything from the installation to the closing credits ran smoothly and without a flaw. It was immersive, adventurous, and creative. I loved every minute.

Fortunately, this game is not over burdened with useless HOs, silly puzzles, morphing nonsense, and other sad contrivances. In this, is feels more like the harder-core adventure/rpg gaming that I'm used to. All of the actions, objects, and puzzles go together, and while not hard, they make a seamless story that makes sense. Even the collectible coins were not a hindrance. I just ignored them.

Plus, I loved having Kevin and Hunter with me. As an online gamer-girl, it felt good to have a companion and to not be alone.

I'll admit, this game is not for everyone, but for someone like me, who wants a little something fresh and different, it is The One. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Based on completeing the game including the Bonus Chapter

PostedOctober 12, 2014

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fromGloucestershire UK

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Voices - very good although at the beginning the lip synch was way out of synch but it corrected itself after a short time.
Inventory - lockable.
Map - it’s a jump map and shows active area and where you are.
Music - I don’t usually take much notice of it unless it’s annoying and I have to turn it off, but as I didn’t I would say it’s appropriate for the game.
Levels - Casual, Advanced, Expert, no ...Show more

Voices - very good although at the beginning the lip synch was way out of synch but it corrected itself after a short time.
Inventory - lockable.
Map - it’s a jump map and shows active area and where you are.
Music - I don’t usually take much notice of it unless it’s annoying and I have to turn it off, but as I didn’t I would say it’s appropriate for the game.
Levels - Casual, Advanced, Expert, no Custom option. I played on casual mode.
Chapters - there are 6 including the Bonus: On The Edge.
HOS - so far all have been Find & Use ones, so there is a lot of interaction.
Mini Games/Puzzles - ones we’ve seen before with a bit of a difference and none were too difficult.
Collectables - 25 Coins, you need 5 of each depicting a camera, film, magnifying glass, pencil and headphones. Once you have collected all 5 in a set you are able to click on the Open label to see what’s underneath the coin.
Extras - Concept Art, Wallpapers, Cut Scenes, Music, Achievements and Characters.

I was supposed to be working today but after playing the demo which ended on a cliffhanger I had to go back and see what happened and by then I was hooked!

The Bonus Chapter features 2 characters that appeared in the main game, it was very well done as it was a smooth transition rather than a "what is this?" and thankfully when it finished I was not left with another cliffhanger.

The game play was much like the main game including the coins to collect. The first couple of HOS were as before Find & Use, but the rest were the usual lists with one or more objects that you need to interact with.

As this game is half off this weekend I would recommend you buy it as IMO it's well worth it.

I hope these devs bring out another game in the same genre as this as for me it was excellent. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Paranormal Pursuit- My new favorite game!

PostedNovember 14, 2014

kerith90angel

fromBillerica, MASS

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

BASED ON FULL GAME AND BONUS PLAY

This game was so well done. I play hundreds of these games (and buy more it seems) and this was perfectly done.

STORY: You are a child investigator in SE who suspects a small boy with paranormal abilities is in an abusive situation. So you do some break in maneuvers and save him!
GAMEPLAY & GRAPHICS: As you race the boy to safety (whoa, this chick drives like ...Show more

BASED ON FULL GAME AND BONUS PLAY

This game was so well done. I play hundreds of these games (and buy more it seems) and this was perfectly done.

STORY: You are a child investigator in SE who suspects a small boy with paranormal abilities is in an abusive situation. So you do some break in maneuvers and save him!
GAMEPLAY & GRAPHICS: As you race the boy to safety (whoa, this chick drives like me...) Your paranormal buddy has the power to stop a train! You actually use his abilities (and later a little girl's in bonus play# to move and retrieve items. ie: your "helper" in this game. Kevin's coolest ability was to "place thoughts" into other peoples mind. The graphics ARE well done here, though there IS just a hint of hand drawning...not a fan. For perfected graphics see the Midnight Mysteries series, especially Houdini.

DEVELEPERS:
IDEA FOR PARANORMAL PURSUIT #2: Have a child that can maneuver fire, water and air, separate the game into 3 parts like Redemption Cemetery, and have a Paranormal some cute animal, a witches familiar cat, or raccoon.

CUTSCENES AND VOICEOVERS: Deserve their own category they are that good. Good thing bonus allows us to see them again.
MAPS, JOURNAL, AND HINT SYST: The best I've seen. There is a refer to journal and I like these since I play several games at the same time, Maps, are the "jump to" kind with X marks where you need to go next making a walkthough guide obsolete.
SE Gameplay TIME: took me 2 hr and 10 min on EASY mode.
BONUS TIME: IS EXACTLY 1 HOUR MORE. I DID PLAY THIS ENTIRE GAME IN 1 DAY.
INVENTORY ITEMS: can come up close and be interacted/w
Every item you collect or use progresses you in the game and relates to the story,,,,, I LOVE THIS....IT IS NOT JUST PLACING RANDOM FOUND ITEMS INTO FITTED SLOTS.

PERFECTING THIS GAME: would be, to add more HO scenes of various types because in this game they are all Progressive, find one item to open the next #except for bonus play there are a couple regular HO scenes.
2. The graphics were good but I would have perfected them as I mentioned above. And 2 items in bonus play were off, search was for Paprika, oops it was a jalepeno....and search in same scene for a belt, was a bracelet.

IF YOU LIKED THIS GAME YOU WILL PROBALBY LIKE THESE, They are similar paranormal ability and paranormal gms and all these were good enough for me to recommend.

1. Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage
2. Angelica Weaver: Catch me if you can
3. Reincarnations series, all are great. in one you play AS A DOG!
4. Shiver: Poltergeist

Especially, because gameplay was short, if you liked this demo, you will, in my advise, love this game. And The bonus play is a full hour on easy. Making ENTIRE game 3hr 10min

TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT WORKED ON THIS, AND TO BIGFISH, I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN....THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIME DEVOTED TO THIS AWSOME GAME! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Completed Game and Bonus

PostedOctober 16, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am one of the rare few who don't care for a lot of the CE bling such as morphing, achievements, etc. as it's the game play and fun factor that draws me to a game and this one hit that mark.

I played with music turned way down as that was a distraction but I had 4 hours of absolute delight with no standard HOs during the main game (only find and use progressives which are my favorite).

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I am one of the rare few who don't care for a lot of the CE bling such as morphing, achievements, etc. as it's the game play and fun factor that draws me to a game and this one hit that mark.

I played with music turned way down as that was a distraction but I had 4 hours of absolute delight with no standard HOs during the main game (only find and use progressives which are my favorite).

The gameplay was running away from the bad guys and finding out more about why they wanted him so badly. His paranormal abilities were a big help (just remember to ask him to help you). Fantastic storyline.. finally a "grownup" game and one I personally have never come across before.

The bonus game was JUST as fun and for me lasted about an hour and a half. I didn't even mind the more standard HOs because I was intrigued with rescuing the next precocious child and everything I had to do in order to succeed.

I played in the medium mode for a little more challenge and didn't use the jump map except when I was completely stumped and couldn't remember where to go next.

Some say not worthy of CE because of no "bling" but if you are more interested in storyline and game play then this one might be for you, too. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great Game!

PostedOctober 11, 2014

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fromNew York, NY

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I found the graphics sharp and clear. The characters are claymation-like; not real-life actors, which I prefer, but that is a personal preference and didn't take away from the game experience for me. The HO scenes were really interesting and not mind-numbing. I experienced no glitches. The 90 minutes went buy in a flash and that's usually when I know I'm going to ...Show more

I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I found the graphics sharp and clear. The characters are claymation-like; not real-life actors, which I prefer, but that is a personal preference and didn't take away from the game experience for me. The HO scenes were really interesting and not mind-numbing. I experienced no glitches. The 90 minutes went buy in a flash and that's usually when I know I'm going to buy a game. This being a sale day sealed the deal. Highly recommend this game Show less

I recommend this game!

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MAGNIFICENT GAME - DEFINITELY WORTH PLAYING

PostedFebruary 19, 2015

charlene_lane

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Review of completed Game and Bonus.

The main game is about Samantha Evans who rescues Kevin who has paranormal abilities. Some of his abilities are moving heavy objects, stopping time and reading peoples minds. They eventually meet up with Eric Hunt, an FBI agent, who helps them escape from the baddies. I loved the ending to the game. The bonus game is about Eric Hunt who goes looking for ...Show more

Review of completed Game and Bonus.

The main game is about Samantha Evans who rescues Kevin who has paranormal abilities. Some of his abilities are moving heavy objects, stopping time and reading peoples minds. They eventually meet up with Eric Hunt, an FBI agent, who helps them escape from the baddies. I loved the ending to the game. The bonus game is about Eric Hunt who goes looking for Christine on the island, who also has paranormal abilities. The bonus was very long too.

There is:

* Voiceovers;
* Casual, Advanced and Expert modes of play;
* Journal;
* Interactive map;
* 20 achievements;
* Collect tokens in game and bonus.

The graphics are absolutely gorgeous - very well done. Everything is crisp and clear and easy on the eyes.

Sound and music were perfect. I had the music turned up loud the whole time.

The hidden object games were all silhouette - find one item to use to find another item, etc. These had a good challenge to them, which I really enjoyed. There were only two straightforward HOS in the game and bonus.

There were a great variety of mini-games. These started off pretty easy, but progressively got harder as the game went along. I enjoyed doing these and didn't skip or hint any. They weren't too hard and didn't take too long to do. No hair pulling or head banging (which I have done many times in the past!).

Keep an eye out for the tokens - some of these are well hidden. They look a bit like casino chips.

Amazingly, I actually got all 20 achievements. Yes I'm bragging because I haven't done this many times before and just wanted to blow my own trumpet. I'm absolutely confident that this can be achieved by all you fishies. Some of them were playing for more than 2 hours, watching every video, playing all the HOS and mini-games without hints and completing the game in Expert mode.

All up the game and bonus took me about 6 hours. I loved this game and will definitely be playing it again. I hope there is a sequel - there was a slight hint of one - you just never know.

Definitely recommended to put in your collection - this is a gem. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great Storyline...Great Mixture of Game Play!

PostedOctober 11, 2014

Sante001

fromDublin, OH

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed this game. What I like best about this game is that it reminds me of an adventure game without the hassle of trying to figure out what to do next. The storyline is pretty good and the artworks/graphics are excellent. The hidden object scenes are very interactive. In other words, you have to perform actions to find all the objects in the scene. There are mini-games that are pretty ...Show more

I really enjoyed this game. What I like best about this game is that it reminds me of an adventure game without the hassle of trying to figure out what to do next. The storyline is pretty good and the artworks/graphics are excellent. The hidden object scenes are very interactive. In other words, you have to perform actions to find all the objects in the scene. There are mini-games that are pretty easy. The map allows you to jump to scenes with objectives. You can use the hint option to find out what to do next if you can't figure that out. There are achievements and coins to find throughout the game.

With the day's deal (half-off) this was a must buy for me! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Different and Original with an old game type feeling

PostedOctober 12, 2014

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fromIndianapolis IN

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Fun Factor

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Visual/Sound Quality

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Level of Challenge

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Storyline

5 / 5

I probably should have rated a 4 but because this is different than any game out there I gave it a 5. The game was not so breathtaking with the graphics as some others this week but what I loved so much was that you had other characters in the scene, even if they did just stand there. Made the game less lonely. In the beginning of the game you have to "hide" and I actually felt like I was hiding ...Show more

I probably should have rated a 4 but because this is different than any game out there I gave it a 5. The game was not so breathtaking with the graphics as some others this week but what I loved so much was that you had other characters in the scene, even if they did just stand there. Made the game less lonely. In the beginning of the game you have to "hide" and I actually felt like I was hiding as your view is in a crouch position. This game had smooth game play and again the story was totally original and different. Not easy to pull off these days. I had fun and the expert players should like this, even on easy you get a question mark when an action is needed so you need to use the brain matter.

This is worth at least a trial in my opinion so you may see if it is your cup of tea!

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I recommend this game!

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The only game I went back and bought the CE, too.

PostedJanuary 11, 2018

brassminnie

fromWild Horse Mesa, New Mexico

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am so tired of goth ghoulie games called "paranormal." I've got a couple hundred games and this is the first review. This game was fun. Really liked the characters and dialog, very realistic. I'm a writer. I play games for a creative brain break. I remember great lines from this one.The voice acting is terrific. "Now I'm a wanted criminal, Mom and Dad would be so proud." "I'm an FBI agent. If I ...Show more

I am so tired of goth ghoulie games called "paranormal." I've got a couple hundred games and this is the first review. This game was fun. Really liked the characters and dialog, very realistic. I'm a writer. I play games for a creative brain break. I remember great lines from this one.The voice acting is terrific. "Now I'm a wanted criminal, Mom and Dad would be so proud." "I'm an FBI agent. If I can't, don't laugh." The kid is great. He's a bit young for nine at the beginning, but 'grows' well. This has the components of a good character-driven story. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

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My Kind of Game

PostedOctober 15, 2014

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Based on a trial and then purchase of the CE completion:

As some have said, this is like one of the adventure games that pushes you in a linear path (Nancy Drew?). I definitely agree. This game is one of my tops especially with the offerings as of late.

I am not one who likes the hazy fantasy graphics and all the typical cliches that fall into the category that seems to be ubiquitous as of late ...Show more

Based on a trial and then purchase of the CE completion:

As some have said, this is like one of the adventure games that pushes you in a linear path (Nancy Drew?). I definitely agree. This game is one of my tops especially with the offerings as of late.

I am not one who likes the hazy fantasy graphics and all the typical cliches that fall into the category that seems to be ubiquitous as of late (dragons and witches and fake fairy tales) though I do buy them for lack of other options in support of developers.

That being said......This game has decent believable HO and puzzle games graphically (good for these types of games in my opinion). This is the kind of game I like where objects have a logical and realistic place. You will not be asked to shove a stick up a mermaids butt so she can give you a key to the dragon's ear so you can learn a spell that sets free a fairy. These type of games are lacking and hope to see more. Show less

I recommend this game!

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