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Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
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05/02/19 08:34 AM
05/02/19 08:34 AM
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Today's game for Club Members, tomorrow's game for all. You can download Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition here.Big Fish Editor's Choice! This title was selected for its exceptional quality and overwhelmingly positive reviews from our Game Club beta testers.
Your favorite detectives have teamed up for another mystery and this one spans the globe! James, Anna, and the Mystery Trackers each rush to investigate paranormal activity related to places from their past cases. Meanwhile, a dark organization looms over them all, threatening to take them out, one-by-one. Will they survive, or will this be their final case? Find out in this heart-pounding hidden-object puzzle adventure game!
See what our Beta testers had to say:
“Elephant Games has done it again! Rich graphics, combined with attention grabbing storylines, makes for a most enjoyable gaming experience! I found nothing at all about this game to dislike.” - beta tester
“I loved it! I've played all of the Grim Tales so it was great to see Anna and her Dad again. It was also fun having three different detectives to play. I will certainly be purchasing the first one, and I hope that the second one comes out very soon. I definitely think this is a five stars game!!!” - beta tester
Travel to an alternate reality in the bonus game!
Replay HOPs and mini-games from castles and caves, and earn achievements!
Tons of collectible figurines, puzzle parts, and morphing objects to find!
Enjoy an exciting Secret Room challenge, exclusive wallpapers, music, and more!
Never get lost with the strategy guide! As always, please remember to come back and tell us what you think. Happy gaming! 
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/02/19 09:27 AM
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Thanks, Marian! Ana 
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/02/19 10:53 AM
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: TLC]
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05/03/19 12:48 PM
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TLC: Did you install the demo first? There have been issues with those who have a large number of purchases in their purchase history when trying to buy without having downloaded the demo. The workaround is to download the demo first and then choose to buy.
Last edited by Sparkle; 05/03/19 12:48 PM.
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/03/19 01:43 PM
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Sparkle, I'll try that. Thanks. Thanks again, it let me download the demo. 
Last edited by TLC; 05/03/19 01:46 PM.
<3 I am in love with Norman Reedus/Daryl Dixon <3
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/03/19 01:47 PM
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Good advice from Sparkle. I hope that works, TLC. It did let me download the demo. 
<3 I am in love with Norman Reedus/Daryl Dixon <3
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/19/19 03:22 PM
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I just played the Demo for this game and I'm not sold on it . There is nothing original about it aside from switching which player is in charge of the action. The puzzles are good but nothing that makes you scratch your head; no clever ideas, no challenges and not related to the story. The art and "camera work" are nothing to write home about. Overall, it is pretty standard HOA fare, with the usual collectibles, morphing objects, pop-ups and the familiar clichés of HOA game play: everything is broken, rusted or missing parts that must be found. You can almost hear the game designer saying, "We need to throw in another missing knob here and another leaking steam pipe there." (And as for that steam pipe, whoever has had one installed on their front porch RIGHT at the front door, with a big red valve and the possibility it might spring a leak and block the door? Yeah. That is what I mean about finding the game almost silly.) Basically, I felt that the game didn't try hard enough to be compelling or even much fun, and did way too much hand-holding for an adult game player in any case. It felt like playing a game from a couple of years ago. It just didn't sparkle.
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Reenie]
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05/20/19 01:27 PM
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Hi, Reenie! I'm glad it's not just me. I really enjoyed the first game and thought the concept was excellent, but this one just didn't grab me so I deleted the demo. BTW, I agree about having a steam pipe installed on the front porch. Who does that  ? Susan
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Susie07]
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05/20/19 02:03 PM
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Hi, Reenie! BTW, I agree about having a steam pipe installed on the front porch. Who does that ? Susan Yep. I can cite that as the point at which I tipped over to knowing I wasn't going to buy the game. 
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/21/19 07:36 AM
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Hi, Marian! I find that when I'm not enjoying a game, I become a lot more picky, whereas if I'm really enjoying it, I can suspend reality and overlook the most ridiculous things. I think that was the case with this one. After playing the first game in the series, this one was a letdown, so the steam pipe on the front porch was just one of many things that bugged me  ! Susan
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Susie07]
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05/21/19 08:19 PM
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I find that when I'm not enjoying a game, I become a lot more picky, whereas if I'm really enjoying it, I can suspend reality and overlook the most ridiculous things. I think that was the case with this one. After playing the first game in the series, this one was a letdown, so the steam pipe on the front porch was just one of many things that bugged me. That can definitely be the case. The closer you get to breaking that camel's back, the more painful the game is.
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Re: Detectives United II: The Darkest Shrine Collectors Edition - New HOPA on Big Fish
[Re: Marian]
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05/29/19 12:40 AM
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Well I guess common sense is lost with me, I enjoyed this one better than the 1st, steam pipe or not, I guess one of the reason I enjoyed it more is the three characters worked better together than in the 1st one, and the game for me seemed to move along at a more interesting pace..
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