Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
[Re: Marian]
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07/15/21 12:59 PM
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Most of the free iPad games I play are plastered with adverts throughout and mainly, lately, they have been about Casual games - including several by Five BN. So rather nice that good Casuals are getting some extra publicity
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
[Re: Marian]
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07/15/21 02:54 PM
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Thanks, Marian. I will check it out today.
I played the Demo and immediately bought Hope Lake. It was a bit confusing at first since it doesn't have the usual breakdown of Settings choices. (The music was annoying and repetitive, but by turning it down, I lost all conversation and much ambient sound.) Still, it was worth it, to play this game. I was so into playing it that I don't think I stopped for any lunch.
I agree that it is much more Adventure-like than most of today's HOAs. The gloomy story was matched perfectly with gloomy set design. There was none of that purple smoke and candy-colored paint palette that seem more applicable to a child's game but is ever-present in HOAs these days. The HO scenes weren't obtrusive, and had their own little twists. There were a few minis that were quite original, something I appreciate. A few were deliciously challenging. I did end up skipping one because I couldn't figure out WTH I was supposed to be doing.
There is a lot of running around in this game, so map-drawing skills are vital to your progress, as is note-taking. If a game has me drawing a map, taking notes and scratching my head from the very beginning, I consider it to be well on the way to a winner. It is a bit lonely, being all by yourself, but that's not a biggee. All in all, a terrific play and it lasted all day. I marked this one down as a definite replay. I just have to wait a while, so I can forget enough of it to make it fresh again. Thanks for pointing me toward to Hope Lake, as I don't usually go only for the extended play offered in CE versions of these games. It is a helluva game!
Last edited by Reenie; 07/18/21 01:37 PM. Reason: Finished the game
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
[Re: Marian]
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07/17/21 09:17 AM
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Glad to hear you made it through, oldbroad. It will be interesting to see how the games run on my computer. Not sure when I will try one as yet. After finishing Hope Lake, I played The Saint: Abyss of Death (interesting because the setting was kind of unusual) and also Committed: Mystery at Shady Pines, which I also enjoyed. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed Hope Lake, Reenie! Thanks for letting us know.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
[Re: Marian]
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07/25/21 02:25 PM
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Of course Marian. I talked about the game and they were listening. In a different thread you mentioned two remastered HOPAs. I'm assuming one was Living Legends but can't remember what the other might be?
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
[Re: Marian]
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07/25/21 03:48 PM
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Two
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07/26/21 02:40 AM
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" Mad, I hope you are still enjoying Tibetan Quest. Oldbroad, you really can't go wrong with Five BN." Thanks, Marian. However, I haven't got back to any games, yet, due to being unwell from the ridiculously hot weather
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