Mystery Trackers: Raincliff's Phantoms Collector's Edition.(adventure games reviews)


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Description :
Emily and Enron love each other and want to be together. But Enron is hiding a terrible secret – he is the son of Dracula. And just as Enron wants to tell Emily the whole truth about himself, she is kidnapped. No one knows where she is. But there are all the signs that she was abducted from her apartment against her will.Meanwhile, Emily wakes up in a gloomy room with numerous coffins and the ghost of a little girl tells her that Emily has to hurry in order to be rescued. So Emily and Enron must hurry to find each other. But can they do this? You will learn this from the game Dark Romance: Vampire In Love Collector’s Edition.

This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won’t find in the standard version. As a bonus, Collector's Edition purchases count toward three stamps on your Monthly Game Club Punch Card!

Game System Requirements:
    OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
    CPU: 2.5 GHz
    RAM: 1024 MB
    DirectX: 9.0
    Hard Drive: 938 MB
    Game Manager System Requirements:
    Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later


Customer Reviews :

By pennmom36:
Back to Raincliff to find a missing journalist on assignment to find proof that people are actually living in Raincliff. What she finds is, well invisible people! Who doesn't love Mystery Trackers? The first thing you will notice when you start this game is quality, pure and simple, quality, every little detail, every cut-scene every hidden object game, quality! Elf is back! That cute little canine detective that can squeeze into the tiniest of spaces and drag out things twice his size. There are collectible morphs of those weird animals such as Textoad and there are plenty of achievements, most of them you will earn several of the same kind such as 5 mini games solved without skipping. This game has a new feature, a frost meter, you need to find things to warm your body temp along the way, you can turn this feature off if you desire. The mini games were surprisingly easy, interactive list finds and there is a small mini game in each one, you might have to bush buttons in a certain order for example. The mini games are good, my favorite one was having to turn dials 2L, 2R, 3L and 3R to make all the arrows pull out and light up, if you go the wrong direction the arrow will recede. There are 4 levels of difficulty, Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, and Detective which gives you absolutely no help or hints! Some inventory items will display a + sign indicating that further action may be needed. You find a camera that belonged to the journalist and when you play the first tape, a still picture comes out and you need to place that picture exactly where it was taken and that place will contain information that the journalist hid. I am certainly going to add this game to my Mystery Trackers library, you really need to give this one a try, enjoy!

by BlackWaterRules :

Vampire Hidden Object Adventure Game
Back to Raincliff to find a missing journalist on assignment to find proof that people are actually living in Raincliff. What she finds is, well invisible people! Who doesn't love Mystery Trackers? The first thing you will notice when you start this game is quality, pure and simple, quality, every little detail, every cut-scene every hidden object game, quality! Elf is back! That cute little canine detective that can squeeze into the tiniest of spaces and drag out things twice his size. There are collectible morphs of those weird animals such as Textoad and there are plenty of achievements, most of them you will earn several of the same kind such as 5 mini games solved without skipping. This game has a new feature, a frost meter, you need to find things to warm your body temp along the way, you can turn this feature off if you desire. The mini games were surprisingly easy, interactive list finds and there is a small mini game in each one, you might have to bush buttons in a certain order for example. The mini games are good, my favorite one was having to turn dials 2L, 2R, 3L and 3R to make all the arrows pull out and light up, if you go the wrong direction the arrow will recede. There are 4 levels of difficulty, Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, and Detective which gives you absolutely no help or hints! Some inventory items will display a + sign indicating that further action may be needed. You find a camera that belonged to the journalist and when you play the first tape, a still picture comes out and you need to place that picture exactly where it was taken and that place will contain information that the journalist hid. I am certainly going to add this game to my Mystery Trackers library, you really need to give this one a try, enjoy!

By majageorg :
Brilliant
This is the meanwhile 6th game of this series and as many others did, I played them all. I wasn’t too fond of the last one „Silent Hollow“, so I was very curious about this one! And what a really good surprise! Graphics are enormously welldone (though no lip movements of the characters). Story is thrilling - sometimes a bit creepy - but so intriguing, that you won’t stop playing… Again your pooch Elf is your helping friend and Elephant Games varied Elf’s size a bit too much: Sometimes he has his usual size and depending on which mission he is, he’s tiny as a mouse… hmm… Ok, but that’s just a little complain!
Facts: 7 chapters plus bonus-chapter, 4 difficulties to choose from, inventory is lockable, task-list instead of a journal, strategy guide doesn’t follow your progress, a map shows available action and allows you to jump, during the game, we have to find things (morphing objects) to raise our temperature, which is indicated on our thermometer, next to the inventory. Direction giving hint (or a portal opens). Soon we’ll get a camera and tapes we’ll find throughout the game, telling us background-informations. In addition we receive a photo after using the camera - this photo leads us to a secret hiding-place.
15 Hidden-object-scenes - all played once and all from word-list with a few interactions. 29 interesting and not too difficult minigames, like untangle lines, place gears, rotation- and slider-puzzles, mahjong, guide Elf through a maze with obstacles…
Extras: 22 achievements, 15 collectable Toad-Cards, 14 morphing-objects (to raise your temperature), wallpaper, concept art and music.
I played nearly 4 hours (2nd mode) until I reached the end of the main-game - which ends conclusively. Bonus-chapter with an additional story is another good hour to play!
Loved this one!! And I am sure, that all Mystery Trackers Fans agree! If you’ve never played a Mystery Trackers game before: Have a try and take advantage of the bundle-sale!! :).



Dark Romance: Vampire in Love Collector's Edition.(adventure games reviews)

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Emily and Enron love each other and want to be together. But Enron is hiding a terrible secret – he is the son of Dracula. And just as Enron wants to tell Emily the whole truth about himself, she is kidnapped. No one knows where she is. But there are all the signs that she was abducted from her apartment against her will.Meanwhile, Emily wakes up in a gloomy room with numerous coffins and the ghost of a little girl tells her that Emily has to hurry in order to be rescued. So Emily and Enron must hurry to find each other. But can they do this? You will learn this from the game Dark Romance: Vampire In Love Collector’s Edition.

This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won’t find in the standard version. As a bonus, Collector's Edition purchases count toward three stamps on your Monthly Game Club Punch Card!

The Collector’s Edition includes:
    Find out who abducted Emily and where she is
    You can play for both heroes Emily and Enron at once
    Achievements, zoo and interface shop
    Re-playable hidden scenes and mini-games
    Soundtracks, wallpapers, and concept art

Game System Requirements:

    OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
    CPU: 1.6 GHz
    RAM: 1024 MB
    DirectX: 9.0
    Hard Drive: 1141 MB

Game Manager System Requirements:
    Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later

Customer Reviews :

By pennmom36:
OUT OF THE BOX THINKING=BRAVO!
You know how I love out of the box thinking, thank you devs, fantastic job! Why am I over the top excited? You get to be BOTH characters, to go further in the game you switch between the Bride and the Groom! And that's just for starters folks. The Groom is a Vampire, not just any Vampire but Count Dracula's son, and he's not thrilled with his son's decision to wed a mortal! This is a fantastic concept allowing you to "see" the game from two separate perspectives, the Groom searching for his missing Bride and the scared Bride fearing for her life, again devs, kudos! There are hidden bats throughout the game to collect and then use to upgrade your castle with greenhouses, and fountains as well as decorations. You will also find garlic which can be used in the interface shop which allows you to purchase upgrades to customize the inventory panel, the journal and even the character cameos. For some strange reason I love it (I can almost smell the roses!) There are 15 items you will find that give you a tidbit of information as to how that item relates to a Vampire. The hidden object scenes are nicely done, interactive list finds and some items are very well hidden. You can choose to play a match 3 game instead which has skulls, blood drops, wooden stakes and clovers which still has me scratching my head as to what a clover has to do with a vampire, give me a shout out if ya know. Some players may not like the fact that the HOS are doubled up, but it didn't seem too mundane to me. The mini games are good and several require you to refer to the journal for clues as to how the puzzle works. For example the journal shows 4 color coded numbers and 5 color coded roses, you must place the correct color and number of roses on a door panel to open the door. I also liked the puzzle that required you to take away 4 sticks but you had to make sure there were 4 exact triangles left. There are lot's of achievements to earn as well. In conclusion, I honestly think there is a LOT of game here, great story, great concepts and a ton of extras which in my opinion, qualifies this game as a Collectors Edition, and I'm not sure if this game can pull off a Standard Edition without taking away what makes this game over the top, enjoy!

by BlackWaterRules :
Vampire Hidden Object Adventure Game
The soundtrack was great with the appropriate eerie and creepy music when needed. Voice overs were excellent. The graphics were beautifully done, some scenes bright and colorful, others with muted pastels. They were all beautifully done.
The storyline is excellent, not just another vampire slash-em-up. The son of Dracula, the most cruel of all vampires, renounces his heritage, lives among humans, falls in love with a human woman and prepares to marry her. The twist to this game is tht you are playing both Enron, Dracula's vampire son, and Emily, Enron's human fiancee. There is a white dove who takes messages back and forth. Very interesting.
There is a journal, a map, a strategy guide to assist you. There are lots and bells and whistles in this game that keep you busy and entertained every step of the way.
The hidden object scenes are very well done, lots of interactivity, with the option to switch to a Match 3 if you choose. Mini puzzles are fun, some of them very unusual.
There are collectibles throughout the game: garlic that you can use to buy enhancements to the game at the shop, bats that you can use to buy enhancements to your castle. There are lots of achievements you can earn: finishing hidden object games without a hint, not skipping mini puzzles, etc.
This game has it all.

By Pearly11:

Brilliant
I really loved it after about 10 minutes. This CE offers oodles of extras:
- You can play both characters (you actually have swap)
- You can buy from two shops with items you can find in the game
- There's also a zoo, but I didn't get there yet.
The game has three difficulties and an extra one in which you can customise everything to what you want. Brilliant feature!
I found the characters a bit cartoonish. The graphics are not excellent, but good. I only played one HO scene and items aren't impossible to find, yet difficult. Also you sometimes need to complete or alter an item in order of being able to collect it. However, you can chose to play match 3 instead. I find the few puzzles I did quite innovative.
I have decided to buy this CE after about 10 minutes of play time. Really, really liking and enjoying it.

By FORTUNATUS:
Vampire in Love
There is something for everyone to love in this new release and I'm glad I downloaded it and gave it a try [given that I am not otherwise a fan of vampire-ish themes]. I enjoyed every minute of playing thus far and this is a love story that will appeal to anyone that has ever been 'there' [or at least wished they had been... albeit not necessarily in the same scenario, lol!].
Anyhoo, the puzzles in Dark Romance: Vampire in Love are multiple and unique and there lots of extras, as you can read in other's more detailed reviews.
So, if you like mysteries, vampires, romance, enjoy puzzles, lots to do and appreciate great graphics... at the very least, check this game out.
Oh, and there are additional unique features offered that may typically be found in the free to play games whereas one purchases items to personalize the inventory/tool bar and also refurbish the castle.... I loved that feature #yet would not if ftp#. In this case, using bats, garlic cloves, etc.
All in all, a well done CE packed with tons of things to do and places to go with an interesting storyline #as 2 separate characters no less!#, items to collect and very nice environments [considering it is a Vampire storyline].
Check it out, have fun and thank you, BFG & Devs for creating a fun and different game for us all in the pond just in time for Valentine's Day.
[hmmmm, are those bite marks on my neck!!??] : }


Found: A Hidden Object Adventure.(adventure games reviews)

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By crazybluegirl200:
Fun and Different
I really like this game even though it can be a bit limited. Before playing I recommend people look at the forums to get tips from other players. This will greatly improve the experience.
You do not have to buy anything for this game if you are patient. At first I thought you could not get far playing for free but I did not understand the game very well then.
The game could use better explanations for what different objects are. It took awhile for me to understand what the red stars and green thunderbolts were.
I really like working to complete the quests. I wish there was another game out there like it.

by JustTheFacts :
pennmom36
I must admit that I passed this game up for a long time because it looked really boring. Then I truly got bored and decided to give it a try, and I was surprised that I actually liked it! Your plane crashes and you are instructed by the stewardess on survival tips. You basically accept different goals to accomplish and then go to that place to find hidden objects. At first there are only a couple of places to visit but as you progress in levels more scenes open up. Keep in mind that you need food for energy to look for the hidden objects so you also need to accept missions that will replenish your energy. Some missions require you to barter with the locals or banish the mean creatures away. The more goals you accomplish means more activities available. The only thing I didn't like was the repetition of items to find, I didn't mind searching the same areas over again, but I would like to search for different items. Enjoy!

By JannyFranny:
FOUND: A Hidden Object Adventure
I thoroughly enjoy this game. This is the first game I go to when I switch my computer on. There are times I get frustrated when I can't find the final item in one of the areas - but that's part of the challenge. The areas to go to which need solving are varied and each one has a challenge, some easier than others. I'm so looking forward to doing the area that's been locked, it looks extremely interesting. Bring it on!!!!


Mystery of the Ancients: Three Guardians Collector's Edition.(adventure games reviews)

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By pennmom36:
Best Game Of The Year So Far!
Hold on to your computer chair folks, yep, it's epic! There are millions of evil red eyed crows attacking everything that moves so if you have a phobia, close your eyes! Everyone else keep your eyes wide open and hang on to your mouse. (it will help trust me) This is one of the most professional and thought out games I have seen in a long time, they have paid so much attention to detail. There are 33 hidden squirrels to find as well as 9 collectible statues, and a bunch of achievements to earn such as finishing a mini game without reading instructions. The HOS are progressive finds, you find the first item which is then used to find the next object as so forth. Most of the mini games are actually within the HOS, small puzzles within that require you to open discs and match identical pairs for example. I can't think of a single complaint, this is my favorite genre, the graphics are some of the best I've seen and there are so many activities in each scene that surely you won't get bored, enjoy!

by JustTheFacts :
Excellent Game, Unique In Parts
BASED ON DEMO
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Mystery Of The Ancients has been a pleasant series, with a couple of good 4 star games. Three Guardians is a sure-fire 5 star hit. From the exciting and beautiful opening sequences (both the one before and after the main menu), we are in for something absolutely excellent.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS
The graphics are wonderful. The cut scenes some of the best I’ve seen, and the one after the main menu gets my vote for the best of its kind ever. Throughout, the visuals are beautifully crafted and distinctive, clear and bright in the HOPs. This is a fairly dark themed game, but the colours are there to produce a splendid show. There is plenty of movement and the animation is done very well.
The voices are just fabulous. No attempt has been made at lip synch, but the acting is good, the voice very much a part of the character it represents. The background sounds are fairly unobtrusive, and the music is much the same.
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Your niece calls you for help. She is trapped in a town besieged by ravens, and a sinister man in a raven feather coat. Her boyfriend disappeared after the ravens attacked him, and others have gone missing as well. On your (extremely dramatic) arrival, you find a virtual ghost town, the only people in sight disappearing before your eyes beneath the ravens. There is dark magic around, and you don’t know how you are going to counter it, but so far, being handy with a gun has helped! A broken amulet finds its way into your possession, and you find something you can use to defend yourself – if only you can find all the missing crystals.
GAMEPLAY
So far, the HOPs in the demo are a variation of the progressive silhouette style, with grey scale pix rather than silhouettes. Each has an easy puzzle to complete within them. They are fun rather than challenging. I can remember only a couple of mini-game outside these HOPs, although there are of course the usual locks and codes around. Something that I can’t define as mini-game or puzzle, a diorama that you must move along by choosing the correct (exceedingly obvious) objects, begins the tale of the origin of the Three Guardians.
The journal is unique. It offers only character cards, which are added to as you gain information, and replayable videos. It will be interesting to see how that works out. The map is an interactive jump map, and hint is directional. So you have help for the many little errands you must run to get the items you need. This adventure component represents a larger portion of the game than other recent games have offered, but it is not difficult. There are 3 sets of difficulty options if you want a tougher challenge.
Finding pieces of the amulet increases your powers of magic in breaking down magic barriers and defending yourself against minions. One mini-game is associated with the amulet and crystals. To charge them, you must play 3 align-the-stars puzzles. These are easier than it normally is. And fun!
CE BLING!
There are 33 adorable squirrels to collect, plus 20 jigsaw pieces and 9 character figurines. These have achievements associated with them, as well as performance based ones. There is also an achievement where you must answer a simple question from the game. Each achievement gets you a piece of fresco and if you get all the achievements you can put together the final fresco to win the “ultimate” achievement.
There is a lot of concept art, very very good, and unfortunately not saveable. There are also some excellent wallpapers, and music. Heavy on the collectibles but a bit light on in the other standard CE bling! Of course, there is a bonus chapter and an in-game strategy guide.
COMBINED IMPACT
A very impressive game. The delightful artwork is combined with not-quite standard gameplay, it is relaxing and fun, and the story is intriguing. The whole package is so professionally done, I just want to sit and admire. *goofy grin*

By biscuitsmama:
Mystery of the Ancients Three Guardians - Best Game in the Series
In the prologue to the game your niece Elena is on an outing in the forest with her boyfriend Stephen. Just as he is about to propose, something interrupts the moment and Stephen rushes off to find out what is going on. Elena, left alone in the forest surrounded by menacing crows and something even worse, picks up a rifle to fight off the attacking birds as the cutscene ends. As the game begins you have received a phone call from Elena telling you that Stephen has disappeared and she needs your help to find him. Being the wonderful aunt that you are you rush to help but just as your train arrives at the station in Green Hill it crashes into the station and this is where your adventure begins. Will you be able to find Elena and Stephen and solve the mystery of what is happening in Green Hill?
From the minute we open the game and see the very first video we know that this is a game from one of the top-notch game developers and that we are in for a treat. The graphics are excellent with wonderful hand-drawn artwork and liberal use of color. The voice overs are extremely well done, well at least most of them. I have to comment though that although the setting and overall feel of the game screams European village, it is very strange to hear the village sheriff speak with a distinct southern drawl. Even with that, bit of oddity though the voices are excellent and I particularly love the one that sounds like one of my favorite actors, James Earl Jones. The rest of the sound package with the music and ambient effects is excellent.
The iHOS are silhouette and list type, with the silhouette ones being done in a grayish tone with clear depiction of the item to be found. The other great thing about the HOS is that they all have one or more mini-puzzles that must be solved to find some of the items. The mini puzzles outside of the HOS are fun and not too challenging but be warned that some are quite tricky.
You have the standard set of tools consisting of a diary and an interactive map but the diary is a bit different than usual. The diary seems to be made up of character cards and video clips that provide information as you travel through the game. In addition you also have an amulet that will bestow some magical powers that will assist you on your adventure. As needed, the amulet will be charged with energy by finding its components and by performing certain actions that will enhance its power.
In the CE you have collectibles to find and achievements to earn. As far as the collectibles we have puzzle pieces, statuettes and squirrels. The puzzle pieces will presumably be used at some point later in the game or bonus section.
Overall, I found this to be a very enjoyable game with an interesting story line and wonderful gameplay. IMHO, this developer always rises to the challenge and presents us with some of the best games in the HOPA genre, and this sequel to the Mystery of the Ancients is no exception. Although I loved the second game in the series, I find that this one is even better with a story line that held my interest from the beginning and only got better as the game progressed and for me it was an instant purchase. As always, I recommend that you try the demo to see if Mystery of the Ancients Three Guardians is a game you will enjoy.


Awakening Kingdoms Adventure Games Reviews.(adventure games reviews)

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By pennmom36:
What's Not To Love About Awakening?
Admittedly I am the number one fan of the Awakening series, so naturally I was super excited to be able to play a never ending game. Queen Sophia has left me in charge of the Kingdom, presumably because of my fan status lol! Basically you are given quests, you accept them and get rewarded with money, or resources. When you upgrade buildings you have to wait or pay with elusive crystals to speed up the process. The Hidden object scenes are easy but fun and you do have to re-visit the scenes 5 times each. There are a bunch of things you have to do in between and it does tend to make the game a bit confusing. At this point in the game I cannot go to a HOS because my energy is low and the store is locked with every energy source so after this review I need to figure that predicament out. If I had any complaints there would only be two, the fact that you have to find the same items over and over and a hint button to tell me what to do now would be nice!

mammamia21099:
One of the Best FTP Games Out There!
This is an amazing FTP game based on one of our all time favorite HO game series. It was created by the same folks that created Antique Road Trip: American Dreamin', BoomZap. If you are a fan of that FTP game, then you will adore this one. This game has none of the awful glitches that have plagued American Dreamin. I have been playing this as a sneak peak for a week or so and am at level 25 now. It is so much fun. I hope you enjoy as much as I have. I have spent a few real dollars on this game because I have been enjoying myself so much. You don't have to spend anything at all, but it does make leveling easier if you can afford to do so

By woolfood:
what a beautiful game!

Thought it's new game game from the famous Awakening series, but have been surprised - it's a new free hidden object game on Big fish games.
Because I love this series I've desided to try, but I'm not a fan of this kind of free games. And this is the defenitely the best free hidden object game so far.
Actually the game mechanic is absolutely similar to others, same objects, same puzzles, on the middle level of challenge, they are OK, some are really fun, but the art style is on the high level, this is buy me :-) Gorgeous fantasy world!
As for the story, all is clear-you can help to repair destroyed kingdom. There a lot of different puzzles and mini-games and, of-course, hidden object. Good game for play time-to time.

By SantaBanana:
Nostalgia for the Awakening fan!

If you like the Awakening game series, then I strongly suggest you give this a try. It's complete nostalgia for anyone who's followed Sophia's journey from the Dreamless Castle to Moonfell Wood to Goblin Kingdom to Skyward Castle and to Sunhook Spire. It revisits locations from all these games, bringing back familiar characters, and using the same gorgeous music and scenery.
However, Sophia isn't present in this game -- instead you get to see the day-to-day lives of the citizens, which makes you feel like you're living in the kingdom! I love the variety of mini-games, which were borrowed from the previous Awakenings - such as Tangram, Glass jigsaws, and Picross, plus an adorable animal quick-find game which was new to me. The mini-games are a fast way to earn experience points, so I use them for leveling up quickly rather than buying energy.
I heard that Boomzap is continuing to develop the HOPA series with Sophia in it -- and the story there will be completely separate from this one. So you won't be missing out on Sophia's story if you skip Kingdoms. But if you consider yourself a true Awakening fan, at least give the developers a chance and try out what they made. To me, it serves as a very pleasant distraction, and a relaxing way to bide my time while waiting for the next Awakening HOPA.
I was very critical of the Free-to-Play model as well, but after trying it out, I realized it's not really the money-grabbing scheme that others are labeling it to be. Sure, it's only free-to-play for the first few levels, and then after that, you have to wait-to-play. But why rush through it? It's actually healthy that this type of game forces us to take breaks. And besides, I don't want to get to the end yet. :)