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cathadhaka
GZ Points: 116
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schuldiner
GZ Points: 614
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 5:52pm
5 Stars
Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
User Review by schuldiner
Yes, I too am pleasantly surprised with this game. I find I don't want to stop but go on. Don't know how long this game is and might wait until I know bf buying it. Good game!! Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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lauder
GZ Points: 7,401
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 1:08pm
5 Stars
Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
User Review by lauder
I love all of natalie brooks games, every 1 of them is well done and fun 2 play. I am never bored playing these games, each time I look forward 2 their next game. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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Miranda22
GZ Points: 578
Finished the demo and decided not to buy. Pretty standard HOG fare, but totally BORING objects to find (pick axe, brick, awl, pliers - YAWN) in dingy backgrounds. Creepy kidnapper's voice chimes in after scene completion, but novelty quickly wears off. Nothing new or interesting here to set this apart from plenty of other, more attractive, search games. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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Minority
GZ Points: 302
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 11:29am
4 Stars
Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
User Review by Minority
They could do it better. Great graphics, but what about game play..... You will find yourself stuck very soon because you just don't know where to click. And the bad thing about such situations - when I was stuck hint stopped to work correctly. That feels bad and really extends the gameplay time (great decision, lol). And I had strange feeling through the game - why can't she do that, if she managed THAT? For example, if she's so strong that can rotate huge valve why can't she cut the wire with wirecutters? (that was a thing wire) But anyway it is still fun because Natalie is very cute and attractive character, I liked cut scenes very much. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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thistle809
GZ Points: 725
This is a surprisingly wonderful game! I was very skeptical because I REALLY do not like marble-popper games, and was afraid that would be a major component. Not to worry, that is a small and certainly manageable part of a very enjoyable game. The objects are, with rare excptions, able to be found with a bit of concentration; the tme alloted is well more than sufficient (This, from someone who HATES timers.); the hints are unlimited, and recharge very quickly; the storyline is good and the sense of adventure and fun simply wins the day. I found only a few mis-labeled items; like a rolodex listed as "loose leaf", and a coffee pot listed as "pot". Overall, this is very, very good. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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aitchie
GZ Points: 170
I found this quite a nice HOG. The mini puzzles are nice. The objects are not too easy to find, but I didn't need to use the hints. I started playing on the advanced mode, but for some reason half way through it switched to the basic and I couldn't change it back. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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Brendansoma
GZ Points: 284
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 5:53am
5 Stars
Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
User Review by Brendansoma
I really enjoyed this game. Some of the puzzles are hard, but the hint system is quick to reload. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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micky7830
GZ Points: 12,217
I really enjoyed this game, it may not be as good as the first but still a very good game, did need to use the walkthrough for certain spots as someone else said it was sometimes hard to find the bridge parts and where you were supposed to do your second mission, but overall a very good game... Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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solidsting
GZ Points: 186
Loved Diablo II when I played it many years ago.. if this game follows the same formula I am all for it! Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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sarfarazahmed
GZ Points: 122
Nice and fun game, Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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Mrs_Pupkin
GZ Points: 170
Really enjoyed this game even though I can't stand the marble popper bit. Great graphics. For some reason the demo did not end so I got to play the entire game. Thanks mumbojumbo. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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JenB
GZ Points: 193
Good mini games, nice graphics. Dialogue was pretty bad and the storyline didn't explain why you ended up in certain places and doing certain things. Could've explained the plot a whole lot better. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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moonwitch
GZ Points: 429
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, 9:10pm
4 Stars
Natalie Brooks - Mystery at Hillcrest High
User Review by moonwitch
So Far, I like this game. The only complaint I have is that some of the graphics on the story part are not up to the same quality as the last Natalie Brooks game. It made me feel like they rushed this one out. The game is fun, however, be warned that some of the actions are hard to figure out. To me, this is harder than the last NB. This one takes you on an adventure to find Natalie's kidnapped friend, and it does not disappoint. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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hidobjaddict
GZ Points: 141
It falls short of the first game. I am not buying this game. Getting disappointed at bad sequels! Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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hidobjaddict
GZ Points: 141
I loved it, graphics, hidden objects that can be really found. Great mini games. It has what every games has been missing excitement. Love it!! Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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Miranda22
GZ Points: 578
Tried not to vote stars because didn't even finish the demo, so not fair to rate, but site insisted I pick a number, so 3 it is. I consider myself a very experienced HOG gamer, but this one was way too hard for me. Hard to the point of being no fun. Game play fairly standard: find stuff, combine stuff, run around from pretty location to pretty location, earn money, buy stuff. Nothing new there. And nothing remarkable enough about the search scenes to make the ridiculous hiding places of them worth the hunt. Will not be buying this one. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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JenB
GZ Points: 193
Really enjoyed myself. Art was really nice and the storyline was interesting. Could've used more rooms and more to do in the garden. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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gilowyn
GZ Points: 484
Great visuals. Really great visuals. Not that much game play, though. It feels as if they ran out of time half-way through. Tiny place to do things, not that many actuvities, and why in the world you can purchase upgrades for different activities is still a mystery to me... you only needed 3-4 of those upgrades for some tasks, instead of the 16 that were available. It was nice enough to have those pixies on in the background, occasionally checking on them, pointing out what to find or do. But - that's pretty much it. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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FireFly
GZ Points: 110
Very attractive game! Love it. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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shirl17
GZ Points: 986
excellent game you can play beginner normal or advanced. The story line is refreshing and new. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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GreenRodent
GZ Points: 105
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, 11:01am
5 Stars
Delicious - Emily's Holiday Season
User Review by GreenRodent
I only played the trial, and I had trouble with getting the game to run because of a renegade frozen mouse cursor (see comments in forum), but once I got the game playing, IT WAS FUN. There are so many things to do, and by day four I know that Emily was ready to lose her mind. I almost always get expert, but in my first (and only) attempt at Day 4 I was unable to get expert. In fact, I thought at one point that I wasn't going to make goal. And I never did find the mouse. Definitely going to be a game I buy if someone can figure out the mouse issue so that I don't have to play the game in window-mode. I prefer full screen play. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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schuldiner
GZ Points: 614
I bought the game even tho it is not as good as the first. It moves and has challenges. Usually I do not play with the sound on but I think with this one I might have to. Sometimes the areas that one needs to find items in come up late when you arrive at the new scene. Found I was clicking all over but when I went to the map and then back it had shown up. Seems to be getting better as I go. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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moonwitch
GZ Points: 429
I'm not going to give this game five stars as I think it lacks compared to the original game. The premise of this game is that you follow Susan's husband David as he attempts to rescue she and Caitlin from the Museum after the earthquake. This game is similar in style to Escape the Museum but lacks the magic. The effort to make it interesting has somewhat failed. David has side assignments to do as well as watching his blood pressure!! Also, as you go through the scenes, you must acquire parts to a bridge that are not always easy to find. I found during my play that sometimes the scene did not cooperate even when you clicked on the right item. You have to do things in a certain order, and because of having to collect the bridge parts it will not let you complete an area if you miss one. Hints, however are plentiful, and Googi has put in an I in the upper left hand corner that will tell you how to complete certain screens. All in all, this is a so-so game. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
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moonwitch
GZ Points: 429
I betaed this game and really loved it. The mumbojumbo folks outdid themselves with a great mix of HOG and marble popping with the LUXOR theme. The only thing I could find wrong is that a few of the HOGS are small and/or blended in to the background and hard to find. Other than that, I classify this as a five star keeper! Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate
Posted on Nov 20, 2009, 8:46pm
2 Stars
Escape the Museum
User Review by cathadhaka
Only 2 for this one. It is very long, yes, but objects are soooo small... I play a lot of HOG and this is the only one where I had to use hints at least a 1/3 of the time. No mini games. Very repetitive. I prefer Escape the museum 2. Give this Review a Kudos Report as Inappropriate