Maestro: Notes of Life Collector's Edition
4.4
5
90
90
Hidden Object
Absolutely LOVED this game!! I have the first one as well and enjoyed this one just as much. Great game play, music is pretty good, although most ofthe time I play without sound as it gets annoying after awhile, but I could tolerate this one. I was hooked on this game from the very beginning and bought it right away. The time for my trial went fast as it is intriguing,
January 12, 2012
Superb Sequel!
Like the first Maestro, this is a great game!
The cutscene at the beginning already encouraging to continue ... the little boy is so sad that you really want to help him. He touched me with his sorrowful voice and eyes.
You feel inside the story!
- Impressive Graphics
- Spetacular Song
- Very good storyline !
- Realistic characters
- Not a big challenge, but entertaining and enjoyable.
- There are a lot of new and differents mini games. They are challenging, but not all of them ... some are very easy.
Super recommend !!
January 12, 2012
Great Sequel!
I really enjoyed this sequel to Maestro: Music of Death.
The developer, ERS, makes such beautiful graphics and pairs just the right music and voice overs with the scenes.
The game offers not just 2 but 3 difficulty levels to play, casual, advanced and hard so since I always play the expert level on most games, I decided to try hard and it was perfectly challenging but not so much that I couldn't figure it out. The storyline in this sequel is as good as the maestro previous to this one so enjoy!
January 12, 2012
Mesmerizing Graphics and Challenging
First off - SNAKE! Don't touch it - seriously, I wet my pants a little cause I tried to smack it....okay, I jumped and knocked over my soda which had my boyfriend cracking up. I was startled, a lot!
The graphics are unbelievable - it's like watching a movie. Seriously, these folks spoil you and other games just don't meet this level of beauty. For once the music is different - still creepy so you get those "Jaws" kind of moments if you have the music cranked up...duna, duna, duna, duna, duna.
Challenging game play - moving back and forth through the scenes (avoiding that stinking snake and then wondering what else is going to scare me - yeah, they get in your head big time) great puzzles, interesting hidden objects scenes with puzzles in them...all in all a really terrific game.
For once I didn't make it through the test version within 40 minutes...played the full hour and then the screen goes black and started yelling "nooooooo" so, I had to buy it! Yes, it's that good!
January 13, 2012
Entertaining!!!
I didn?t play the first ?Maestro? game, but I enjoyed this nonetheless. As usually, the animated characters and voice acting were amusing. I always get a good laugh. I look forward to ERS? quirky and bizarre characters now.
The main game for me was about 5 hours and I played on the easy mode. The bonus section lasted about an hour. I did have to use the strategy guide and the hint button. So, I guess it just depends on how you play personally. I tend to be slower at hidden object games compared to others. But I still thought it was a good length. The graphics were good and I enjoyed the game overall. I liked the story and the music theme.
But I don?t think buying it as a Collector?s Edition is necessary. However, I will mention that the screenshots on the game page are exclusively for the Collector?s Edition. The main game does have an ending. The bonus section was longer than average and sets up the third in the series, but it?s not urgent. I don?t buy those many Collector?s Editions. I try to save it for the really good ones. But I don?t regret my purchase. It was a good game and I?m looking forward to the third one.
January 18, 2012
Great Game
A fine second installment.I thoroughly enjoyed playing this one.From the beautifully done graphics to the interactive hidden object scenes.This game is an easy to follow game which you will have no need to seek out a walkthrough.The voice overs are neatly done.Even the monsters interact with you when approached.This one is a keeper!
January 12, 2012
Just A So-So CE
(Based on the demo)--(Re-posted from "Reviews" thread#
There was a time when I would staunchly defend ERS games--the storylines, the sounds, the graphics, the voice acting, the puzzles. I'm afraid I can't do that with this one, although it's still a good production.
The premise--a little girl disappears, and the "Maestro's" music may be the culprit. So we're a detective, on the hunt, to solve something that the Army can't.
The intro is attention-getting, and the Options Menu has the things we'd expect from a CE #sorry for those of you who can't enjoy widescreen#. The music is indeed haunting, and the voice acting is good, and in sync with lip movements and the dialogue subtitles. No complaints about the graphics/color #this is an ERS game, after all#. The hidden objects are, for the most part, easy enough to find, but this developer still insists on one or two items that require pixel-hunting 'cuz they're small, well-blended silhouettes or etchings on an indescript piece of woodwork. There is some interaction in the H0 scenes.
The hint system, while "pretty," #a glowing violin#, takes a painstakingly-long time to re-up; puzzles are skippable. A handy journal, but no map. The integrated SG offers the first three chapters with the demo--some other developers give us the whole "shebang." I can't really speak to length, but most of the "Try It" portion moved at a pretty rapid pace #even for me#.
My backlog of unplayed CEs is long enough without adding this one--I can't put my finger on it, but, to paraphrase Valdy, "I just didn't fall off my chair with excitement"! This is kind of an anemic sequel to the first "Maestro." Sorry, ERS--3 stars. #I'll "recommend" it, but only if this is your first ERS game--disclaimer#.
Regards, elldee
January 12, 2012
A few hours of entertainment guaranteed
If you liked the first installement and if you don't mind a profusion of skulls and skeletons, you are bound to enjoy this Maestro #2.
The developers [who have already released a number of very nice games] made a true effort to offer us a good movies as intro and cutscenes with convincing voice-overs. I liked the animations which are very realistic but the music is not a work of art that will pass onto posterity.
Else, the contents of the game are fairly similar to those you can find in their other games.
The HO Scenes are not too cluttered, manageable and interactive, the puzzles interesting and not insanely difficult, the adventure quite manageable without too much backtracking.
Of course you have tasks to perform, none being difficult or highly far-fetched, and several are the standard kind, such as fixing a ladder.
You have 3 Play Modes; on Casual, hints refill fairly fast, though not as fast as could be expected. They are very useful in the HO Scenes as well as to indicate what to do next or let you know there is nothing special to do in a particular area.
Gameplay is nice. The hand-drawn graphics very well crafted and artistically colored.
I didn't find the atmosphere was very creepy, just mildly gloomy, but some players might be disturbed by certain scenes as well as seeing two kids confronted with something that's on the evil side.
The SG gives access to the first 3 chapters, but if Maestro #2 is like its predecessor, there should be something like 10 chapters for the main game plus 1 for the CE.
I didn't see a wide screen option [but maybe I missed it].
The adventure storyline should keep you interested and the game shouldn't be too short.
Note: review based on the demo
January 12, 2012
Creative, beautiful, a delight to play!
Maestro: Notes of Life was a lot of fun. The music was beautiful and fit right in with the outstanding graphics. The HOS items were original and some well disguised, in plain site.
The only drawback for me was that the mini-games tended to be extremely easy. - Unusually easy. With the exception of attempting to position the bones of mini-skeletons which I was not able to get right, the rest of the mini-games were quick to solve without help.
One very nice thing was the way that music, song sheets, musical notes, - all aspects of the music world were infused throughout the game.
So, while the mini-games were easy, the structure of them, such as completing a mosaic or opening a box locked with a series of mini-record players, was original and fun. I found myself smiling and even laughing at the creativity and fun setup of these mini-games.
When it came to "finding" items along the way, some were very creatively and discretely hidden which added to the fun and caused me to do some backtracking! :)
The storyline was also well integrated and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed playing the game, and, now that I notice there is a CE of the sequel I will move on to that.
Yes, I highly recommend this game for it's beauty, music, creativity, and all around fun.
February 2, 2012
Another wonderful game by ERS
I love this series. it is so well done. I was getting a bit worried when i finally killed Eva, the villian of the piece, but not worry. The series lives on. This is such a well crafted game.There are subtle things that really enhance the gaming experience. I love the background sounds for each area. The chirping of the birds or the sound of the crickets in the woody areas. One of my favorites in this game was the chopping sound of the spiders eating the wood on the floor and of course getting in our way of picking up a vital game piece. the visual detail is stunning too. Take time to notice the small details throughout the game. At the very beginning you see Frances walking down an aisle notice that the soles of his shoes are all scuffed and his overalls strap that is unbuttoned swayst behind him with each step. Just what you would see in a active young boy. Wonderful detail that gives me great joy when I play. This developer also has a great sense of humor, they make me laugh. I loved this game as i did all of thier others. Enjoy!
January 22, 2012