Drawn?: Trail of Shadows Collector's Edition
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good not great
Guess is would be a good game if they explained more of what to do. You had to figure out how to use items where other games just did it for you. I have not liked any of these drawn games so I must be different.
May 7, 2013
A beauty undercut by poor reviews.
I will preface my review by saying I almost did not buy this Collector's Edition. So many of the reviews for it and for the SE were so poor that I thought I would wait and see whether there was a fifth in the series.
I changed my mind, bought the CE anyway and I found it worth what I spent. The bonus game and bonus features were all I could ask for.
The art work and music are as good as on the first three games. The puzzles? I found many harder, which is not a bad thing. I had no idea I was supposed to be looking out for hidden items. I will not say what; how many etc because spoilers aren't fair.....but I am going to play again and see if I can win the achievements, mostly because the game is worth playing a second, third or fourth time.
For those who are children or those who are children at heart the Drawn series is a MUST, even if that is only my opinion.
May 14, 2012
Outstanding!!
This is an amazing Drawn game, probably the most interesting one of them all! I love the pop up storybook. It is extremely fun and most of all, I love how you can actually look around the scenes. Cleverly and beautifully done!
January 28, 2012
Not what I was expecting...
I always love the DRAWN games. This one however, was not worth the $13.99. Maybe 6.99 if you want a short quick game that I would say was much like a cute little story for children at bedtime. The puzzles were just not as exciting. Not real great but fun one time.
November 21, 2011
Waiting on instalment number 4
Number 3 in the trilogy is just as mesmerising as the others and just as gorgeous to watch. The graphics are what has always attracted me to the DRAWN series, as well as unusual puzzles to work out. This third one is a tad different because it takes you out of the city for the first time and you pretty much stay in the paintings. But what a landscape awaits you. I look forward to number 4 but please keep the difficulty level as high as you can - they are worth every braincell to solve.
November 15, 2011
Another great Drawn game
I love the Drawn series because the games are so different to any others (I usually play HO games). The graphics are amazing and the puzzles not impossible but just taxing enough (I never have managed to do the candles in the library of the second game) without skipping.
I thought Trail of Shadows certainly lived up to the previous ones graphically. There were some magical visual moments. And it was fun to play with a bit of humour -- pigs to collect (why pigs?) and I really liked the book pages and the croquet match.
I didn't find the story quite as compelling as the first two, but I did enjoy the puzzles though I didn't find any of them as challenging as some in the previous game. Trail of Shadows seemed to end sooner than the others but I don't know if that was really so or just my impression.
Some people posted that the game was buggy but the first time I played it it was fine. It hung a few times after I installed the update but I think it's stretching the computer with the great graphics.
November 12, 2011
another great drawn
I love the Drawn series. They are one of my favorites. The games are clever and unique. They are very different from other games and have beautiful graphics. I have played them several times, and they still offer a light heartedness that is just fine to play. Once you play one I think you'll be hooked. I know I was.
I recommend all the Drawn games.
December 13, 2011
Drawn: Trail of Shadows
Having played the previous two Drawn adventures, I was quite looking forward to this.
This review is based on the demo version experience.
As usual, the landscapes are beautifully rendered, and maintain the feel of the previous two episodes (as expected). This is a unique trademark of the game, as is the entire concept.
Unfortunately I found that the puzzles were far too easy, and not challenging at all. After playing the demo I found myself lacking the urge to purchase and continue. It just didn't seem up to the same standard as the previous two.
Sadly, I was disappointed.
November 17, 2011
Not up to previous games
In the past, this was the only series for which I would purchase the collector edition automatically, without a "test drive." While Trail of Shadows was interesting, and followed the theme, it did not have the complexity and depth that previous games have had. The graphics were good, although it was difficult to find significant areas at times, and several of the puzzles were challenging. The ending was great! But the pace was plodding and the game did not have the diverse and interesting puzzles past games have had. I will definitely try the next one before buying it.
November 27, 2011
Drawn Trail of shadows collector edition
I was disappointed in this sequel not very long and CE was imbedded in Chapter 3 not much of a bonus section. Too many program problems which made the $20 purchase price really a waste. Would not recommend CE edition
November 14, 2011