Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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Marian, I enjoyed the complexity and creativity of The Lost Castle so much that I downloaded the trial game for The Forgotten Town. I really wanted to like the game, but unfortunately, it was a mountain of HO scenes and I got so bogged down with them that I decided to bail out without purchasing the game. It frequently is the case that there will be a wonderful game (or two or three!) in a series and then a subsequent game is not up to that quality level. It is great that BF lets players take a trial run before committing to buy any game. It is one of the reasons I am so loyal to BF. If I had been stuck with some of the games I decided against, it would not have taken long for me to give up on BF. As it is, I have continued buying games from then for more than a decade and will continue as long as good games are to be had.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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It looks as if the other Dreampath games may still be available as free downloads here, although perhaps less than the full game
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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I just finished "Timeless, the Lost Castle" Wow! This is a casual that plays in the True Adventure territory. I didn't take notes the way ones does playing a major adventure, but it would have saved some time knowing where to return. Playing it one or two hours at a time, it took nearly three weeks to complete. Standard, not collector's edition (if there is one) The hidden object scenes are intelligently integrated into the story, and not so numerous that you get frustrated by them. There are many puzzles, a few of which are truly original; and the ones that are familiar concepts, skilfully re-designed so as to keep your interest. I actually had to choose the 'skip' option once, something I just hate to do. I have also played their earlier game the Lost Town, and was not particularly impressed. I can imagine the developers having a meeting after reading the feedback, and saying "all right - we know what the players want, let's get it right this time." I believe they did just that.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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Wow, that is a long play, Tally Ho. And there was no CE version of Lost Castle. I will move this one up in my play list. I have certainly heard a lot of praise for it over the years. Boolat has made many fine games over the years. Here is a list of their HOPAs. Unfortunately Big Fish has removed three of them from their website. Happily I have them in my Purchase History.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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Thanks for your game info Tally Ho.
Thanks for the list Marian. I have all of the games except the two Timeless games. I guess it is time to buy them. That first game I have on disc. I haven't played any of them.
My current casual game is Fairy Godmother Stories 1: Cinderella which I'm enjoying.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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Now I am playing Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth which I am enjoying but I had to get out of the game before I hit the "skip" button or open the guide to help me solve a puzzle. I'd rather try again later. I don't have any of those Laruaville games Marian. Maybe I should try one. I'm still working on Jewel Match: Aquascapes.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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I'm also playing a couple of older adventure games. One I'm enjoying; one not so much! Solved my puzzle! Well, I guess 220 levels is all I'm getting out of Jewel Match: Aquascapes.
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Re: What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? - Part Three
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Thanks, ob! It is a nice thought, anyway. I like Jack the Ripper stuff too. The game you mention is in my Purchase History, but I haven't played it yet. Let us know how you get along with it. Interestingly, the developer is Casual Arts, who is now best known for the Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger and Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director series of HOGs.
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