#605574 - 03/14/10 10:43 AM
Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
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You can download Vampireville here. The government will soon obtain the right to sell Malgrey Castle because no heir has claimed the property for 100 years. All of the appraisers that were sent by your boss have gone crazy, including one of your close colleagues. Now it’s your turn! Unlock the secrets of this property using your Hidden Object skills. Appraise the old fashioned property, and figure out what caused the other real estate agents to go crazy in Vampireville!
Unique characters Fantastic graphics Explore Malgrey Castle!
As always, please remember to come back and tell us what you think. Happy Gaming, Ana 
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#605604 - 03/14/10 12:09 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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Registered: 05/02/09
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This one is a real winner! Just take a look at the bunch of positive reviews on the BFG forum. The graphics, especially of characters, are amazing for this price level. Our hero is a Keanu Reeves look-a-like. There are 24 chapters, and I estimate my final playing time to be 5 hours+. It's light fun, and one of the best in a month or so. Be sure to at least try the demo.
Robertson
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#605629 - 03/14/10 01:54 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Registered: 04/04/06
Posts: 773
Loc: Indiana
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Just bought it. It's very interactive, funny characters,and not too hard puzzles. I played the first couple of chapters of 24 chapters in about 20 minutes, but the first chapter is pretty short, kinda more of an introduction. Love the main character, the funny butler and a maid with piercings and an ipod. Nice change of pace from other games.
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#605965 - 03/15/10 03:24 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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Addicted Boomer
Registered: 10/25/03
Posts: 3259
Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hi, Ana!
I picked this one up yesterday after playing the demo and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!. So far, it's taken me about 4 hours to play the first 12 chapters so, unless the second half of the game is a lot shorter, it should take me about 8 hours altogether.
I'm loving the storyline and the characters, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Susan
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#606036 - 03/15/10 08:22 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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Registered: 10/01/05
Posts: 844
Loc: Central Islip NY
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I liked, and bought this game too. I also thought the main character looked like Keanu Reeves(one of my favorite actors, he's just to cute),although the voice is all wrong. I love watching the butlers eyes move. They roll around his head  thracia
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#606051 - 03/15/10 09:17 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: thracia]
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Registered: 05/09/08
Posts: 306
Loc: U.K.
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It seems like I am on my own in not wanting this. It seems contrary to HOG rules to be encouraged to "click" on EVERYTHING in sight to find the active spots. We are usually penalized for such over-exuberant behaviour. I'll pass. Shame really, I enjoy a long game and you all gave such glowing reviews. Horses for courses!( as for the hero....Keanu Reeves???? more like Jim Reeves) Only teasing!
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#606069 - 03/15/10 11:07 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: cris53]
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Addicted Boomer
Registered: 10/25/03
Posts: 3259
Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hi, cris53! Did you play the demo, or are you just going by the comments you've read here? The reason you have to click on pretty well everything is because cupboard doors and curtains can be opened, and some objects can be moved to reveal items you are searching for while others are out in the open in plain sight. If you have played the demo and decided that the game just isn't for you, ignore my previous comments  ! Susan
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#606272 - 03/16/10 04:16 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: GBC]
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Registered: 12/13/04
Posts: 1967
Loc: Marietta, GA
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Ditto to all the good comments. I was going to post about the Keanu Reeves lookalike, but, a lot of people agree.
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#606812 - 03/18/10 10:50 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Laurette]
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Registered: 06/03/05
Posts: 6774
Loc: Near St. Louis
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I'm enjoying the game, but wish it were a bit "darker." And, oh my, the cleavage!!
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#606827 - 03/18/10 11:37 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Draclvr]
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Registered: 10/25/03
Posts: 3259
Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hi, Draclvr!  ! You're bad  ! When I downloaded the demo, I was expecting a darker game as well, but I must admit that I enjoyed it immensely and got a big kick out of the characters (especially the butler and Rover). For some strange reason, I didn't even notice the cleavage  ! Susan
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#606934 - 03/19/10 12:37 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Susie07]
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Registered: 09/30/04
Posts: 630
Loc: South Carolina
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I thought it was a hoot and I enjoyed playing it. Luckily (at least for me) the mini-games were a little more difficult as the game ran on but not so hard as to cause me any angst. It was worth the dough...characters especially! Jody (cleavage, what cleavage  )
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#609135 - 03/27/10 08:04 AM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: ramona]
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Addicted Boomer
Registered: 01/01/09
Posts: 3352
Loc: southwest Louisiana, USA
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This game was a total HOOT! Looked @ the Demo & bought straight away, like I always do if it seems a good one. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Voices instead of just captioned, quite a colorful cast, and definitely not boring!
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#609543 - 03/28/10 03:29 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Registered: 08/15/02
Posts: 2932
Loc: Sumrall, MS
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I would prefer something to let me know what to click on - random clicking gets tiresome.
The saving only at the end of a chapter doesn't bother me mainly because I already know what to do when I start again.
I love the butler!
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#611343 - 04/03/10 04:47 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
[Re: Cappy]
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Registered: 07/21/05
Posts: 163
Loc: deep south
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"Sir, grab the spiders, and let's hurry to the boiler room."
That's one great line among many delivered with perfect aplomb. The scripting and voiceovers are superb in this game.
I didn't like "Magic Academy" enough to finish it; however, I am playing this game with gusto despite the annoying non-save feature. The voice acting is superior to that in most full blown adventure games, as are the amusing character graphics, for example, the maid with facial piercings. The actor doing Glenfield created an entrancing world weary butler. I hope he gets the Casual Game Best Supporting Actor award and look forward to hearing him in other parts.
I wonder how Nevosoft got such top of the line voice actors when other games of all types have such trouble?
I edited this post to mention that Alt+Tab ameliorates the non-save problem if you don't mind having Vampireville on the desktop. Then I started pondering the differences in voice acting quality after reading Jane Jensen's recent interview.
Edited by 8dognight (04/04/10 11:30 AM)
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#616668 - 04/23/10 02:43 PM
Re: Vampireville - New IHOG on BigFish
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Addicted Boomer
Registered: 09/06/03
Posts: 2303
Loc: Lincoln, NE
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I originally posted to ask for help but I finally solved it.
Not saving until end of chapters is common with casual games.
I enjoyed the game except for those solitaire games.
Edited by GuybrushThreepwood (04/23/10 11:30 PM)
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