#782358 - 01/22/12 10:08 AM
Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
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You can download Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition here. Use a mystical locket to explore a magical world and save a young girl in Otherworld: Spring of Shadows! After buying a quaint house in the country side, you embark on an incredible adventure. With help from magical creatures, find and save Fiona before it's too late! Find the menacing shadow that took Fiona and return her to our world. Solve inventive puzzles and discover secrets in Otherworld: Spring of Shadows, a fun Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game.
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:
Bonus gameplay Integrated Strategy Guide Wonderful Wallpapers As always, please remember to come back and tell us what you think. Happy Gaming, Ana 
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#782363 - 01/22/12 10:18 AM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
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This looks to be another beautiful, quality game from the developer Boomzap (their most recent games being Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom and Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel). I've spent 20 minutes with the demo and like the previous two games mentioned above, it appears to be more of an adventure/puzzle game with fewer hidden object scenes. Looking at the strategy guide, it appears to be a long game. There are three levels of difficulty from which to choose. EDIT: There's a post from the developer in the Big Fish forum for this game. I'm going to add it here, because I enjoyed reading it and I think you will too: I just wanted to take a brief moment to thank everyone for taking the time to try our newest franchise, and to hope that you enjoy this slightly different direction. The title was our attempt to try to try a slightly darker theme, but to stay true to our bright and beautiful roots. I hope that we have succeeded in making something that's meaningfully different from our Awakening, Dana Knightstone, and Antique Road Trip franchises, but similar enough that our fans can say "this is why I like Boomzap games."
As a new franchise, this was one of our longest and most expensive development cycles. It was a real labor of love - honestly, all of our games are - but this one was particularly loved by the staff because we tried so much new in it, including a very different art style from anything we have seen in the genre. We also added a number of new features, including updated strategy guide that keeps pace with you, a harder difficulty level, and lots of other small touches based on the feedback of our users. As always, we're extremely curious to hear what you're happy about, and what you'd like to see changed. Of course, with such a diverse user base, we can't please all of the users, since many have opposed opinions - but we always do listen, and love the feedback.
As many of you know, Boomzap is a virtual studio with staff across the world, but largely in Southeast Asia - including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Tonight is the eve of Chinese New Year - and tonight many of our dev team are at home celebrating the biggest holiday of the Asian year with their families, trying their best not to let their parents, grandparents, assorted aunts and uncles see them constantly check their iPhones to read all of your wonderful comments when they are supposed to be celebrating. Trust me when I say you have made their day.
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#782674 - 01/23/12 01:42 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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I'm definitely doing something wrong. Casual mode and can't get the gate open. Can't move the flower!
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#782677 - 01/23/12 01:48 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: PATSY]
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Patsy, I see a few people on the Big Fish forum who are having problems with the gate. One person said: In order to zoom in on the gate, I had to backup/reenter scene. Had to (backup/reenter scene) to place the "items" on the gate lock. I had to do the same thing again, (backup/reenter) in order to go through the gate.
I'm not sure if this is the kind of problem you are describing, but this is all I could find. Otherwise, let's wait for another player to come along who can help. I haven't purchased the game so don't have any experience with this.
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#782681 - 01/23/12 02:03 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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Thank you Marian. My problem is I can't move the flower to get the last piece for the gate lock.
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#782686 - 01/23/12 02:24 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
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went back in and changed profile and it worked. Thank you Marian for answering.
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#783411 - 01/26/12 08:10 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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This just got reviewed at Gamezebo and it got a perfect score!  5 out of 5 stars! Has anyone earned all the achievements yet? It's quite tricky!
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#783412 - 01/26/12 08:11 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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That is a great score! I haven't played yet so I can't comment on the achievements. Ana 
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#783423 - 01/26/12 08:53 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Hi, Marian!
I'm playing "Otherworld" right now and loving it. I just started Chapter 4 and have already been playing for 4-1/2 hours so, unless the last 3 chapters are short, it should take me at least 6 hours to finish the main game.
I also played and enjoyed "Brink of Consciousness" and both games definitely deserve their "Five Star" rating.
Susan
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#784092 - 01/29/12 05:10 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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Hi, Ana and Marian! I just finished playing "Otherworld", and it's the "biggest bang for your buck" that I've received in a very long time. Not only is the storyline intriguing and the puzzles varied and unique, but it took me over 7 hours to play the main game and over 2 hours to play the bonus game. Marian, if you're not playing anything else at the moment, I'd suggest you forget all about your "Want" list and just buy it  ! Susan
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#784094 - 01/29/12 05:19 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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I added it to my list of games to buy when I have time to play. Thanks for posting your opinions, I love ready them. Ana 
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#784098 - 01/29/12 05:49 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Hi, Ana and Marian! Ana, this game was really a pleasant surprise because I was on the fence after playing the demo and I didn't really want to buy any more CEs this month. I broke down and bought it anyway, and I'm certainly glad I did! Marian, you really are brave  ! I played the easiest mode and it took me over 9 hours, so I'd probably still be in the first chapter if I chose the hard mode  . I can't remember which puzzle the chapel door is, but I'll take a look at the SG to see if it jogs my memory. Are you able to use the "Solve" button, or is it disabled in hard mode? How nice that someone gifted the game to you, although it's definitely worth every penny of the $13.99 I paid. Susan
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#784108 - 01/29/12 06:57 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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I think of that a lot Marian when people complain how short the games are. If they did not use walkthroughs or skip puzzles, they would be surprised how long they are. Good for you on choosing the challenging mode. Ana 
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#784146 - 01/29/12 08:48 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Hi, Marian! At least you can still use the SG, although since you paid extra for it in the CE, I can't see them disabling that as well  ! I've never played any of the casual games in "Hard" mode, although it may be something that I can tackle if I ever run out of games to play <bwahaha, like that will ever happen>! You'll have to let me know how long it takes you to finish because I played for over 9 hours in "Easy" mode. I especially enjoyed the puzzles because they weren't the "same old, same old" that we're used to. It's nice to see some imagination for a change. Enjoy the rest of the game, although I have no doubt that you will. Susan
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#784446 - 01/30/12 10:22 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: Marian]
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Hi, Marian! It took me just over 7 hours to play the main game in "Easy" mode, so you should give yourself a big pat on the back  ! The bonus chapter took me just over 2 hours to play, Susan
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#784558 - 01/31/12 11:15 AM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
[Re: BrownEyedTigre]
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I bought this game without doing the demo after checking the reveiws at Gamezebo. Not many games get 5 stars! This is a great game, one of the best I've played since the Dawn series. What a beautiful game with absolutely lovely graphics! It's nice to have a game that doesn't take place in the rain with thunder and lightening Agree wholeheartedly!
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#785673 - 02/05/12 12:50 PM
Re: Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition - New Puzzle Adventure on BigFish
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Settled Boomer
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I just bought this based on GB's reviews. So far it is a beautiful, relaxing game. Just got through the garden gate.
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