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9: The Dark Side 
End a centuries-old war between the Guardians and the Clan of the Nine in 9: The Dark Side! Are you the Last Descendant of whom the legend foretells, the one who will stop the darkness that haunts Prague? Find out in this incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Take on dark enemies and solve perplexing puzzles as you explore the gorgeous city of Prague. Fulfill your destiny in 9: The Dark Side!
- Fulfill your destiny
- Explore the city of Prague
- For a more in-depth experience, check out the Collector's Edition!
- Get the Strategy Guide!
- Check out our Blog Walkthrough
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/8
- CPU: 2.0 GHz
- RAM: 2048 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 209 MB
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- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
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one of the best
I have played many-many HOG's by now and must say that this one is among the best. The graphics are authentic, imaginative and beautiful, the hidden object areas are not as boring as they usually are in the majority of these games - I actually enjoyed looking at different things trying to find the ones I need. Music is a little bit repetitive, becoming annoying when you're stuck on a puzzle and are forced to hear the same tune over and over again. But the puzzles are excellent! I like the fact that you cannot skip them, so you're forced to find a solution before going further. All in all I loved it!
January 12, 2012
A good game
I was hooked with the game, because I do appreciate a good story-line, and great graphics. However, the puzzles (there are indeed many) just bored me with the time. Sliding stones, pushing buttons, etc. and this all over again and again just in a different manner.
I would have given the game a 5 star, if it were not for the puzzles. Some people might like this sort of mini games, but it just gets boring. I would have appreciated some more creativity. Despite that it's a good game. Not the best I played, but above average.
March 18, 2012
Just like the title says...
It takes 9 medallions to destroy the dark side. A lot of puzzles and backtracking to get there. No Map. Graphics and sound were solid and go very well w/ the game. Very good storyline which makes this a good game.
Plz don't 4get 2 post ur fav game after writing ur review, so others can chk it out, as I do. ty
game on gamers...
May 17, 2013
Defeat the forces of evil!
Looks like you're the chosen one, the "Descendant" who can defeat the Evil that has plagued the city of Prague in the 14th century. Nine ghostly figures in nine locations must be appeased before they give you their magic amulet/medallion. They ask for things like wine, a sign of death, a sign of life. Hmmmm, so if they're so concerned about saving the city, wouldn't they just GIVE you their medallion? Anyway, you have to gather nine of these and place them at the table at the top of the red carpeted stairs before you can get the "Artifact" to defeat the Evil.
The art is quite good, the music a bit too repetitive (lots of lightning crashes) as you plod through the rooms of the castle, its cellar and its grotto, and eventually even a bit of outlying village and a cemetery. This is a good long game with fairly clear HO scenes and some pretty good puzzles -- there were a couple at the end that are real fun and challenging (fill in all the cubes with one continuous line). No map and a sometimes very obscure "hint" system hinder gameplay -- such as "Grab the book of secrets from the secret room" -- WHICH secret room? There are so many! I also wish the story were a little more compelling, it feels strangely flat.
The game ends rather abruptly -- perhaps the CE version spins a bit more story at the end?
February 25, 2013
You won't lack for challenges if you attempt this game
The puzzles are very challenging. I usually play hard core and attempted to do so initially with 9 the Dark Side. I had to start over and play mid level because I had to skip 2 puzzles! I enjoyed the game play and found the HOS to be comfortable and relaxing. This game is the opposite of boring! I WILL replay this one if only to get those two puzzles. I played the SE and feel there was one area that didn't get completed. I am assuming that was the lead into the extra game play if doing the CE.
Since I turn off the sound, My V/S quality stars are for the visual only.
SUM:
For those looking for a challenge jump in but for those just beginning jump in but don't give up. It is worth the effort!
August 17, 2012
Very Challenging Adventure Game
Based on complete game.
Gameplay: More an adventure game with numerous puzzles and a few HO scenes. Long game, with total time quite dependent on ability and patience in solving the puzzles (see below). Hint: When an apparition disappears, look around to see if anything useful appeared in the scene (besides any item you were specifically given).
Visuals: Quite nice.
Journal: Gave a lot of story background and detail, which was certainly interesting.
Storyline: Found the story difficult to follow. An amulet and a Gateway to the Dark Side together made up the artifact. The Guardians stole and hid the amulet and the priests opened the Gateway to release a deadly mist. So why would the priests want to help the last Guardian find the amulet? I just couldn?t get my arms around it. Usually I don?t care if the story is very good. But this was an interesting story, so I did want it to make complete sense.
HO scenes: The list of items needed to more clearly differentiate between found and unfound objects. The slight contrast between them meant it was very difficult to determine what was outstanding. It looked like different items were outstanding every time I shifted my position or tilted the screen.
Puzzles were many and some were terribly challenging (much more than merely difficult). Quite a few depended on reading glyphs and putting them in the correct order. Sometimes the information could be found elsewhere, but too often it seemed like I should have taken a couple more college-level logic classes to solve them. I apparently had an unknown time limit to solve puzzles, because I used the skip button because I just gave up.
Not quite a 4 1/2 star game because of difficulty in logic of the storyline.
June 14, 2012
Come to the dark side - A guy's review
*review based on completing the game in advanced mode*
This game is so good I almost want to play it again straight away. It has everything an adventure addict like me could want. Good story, awesome puzzles and HOS, amazing graphics, dramatic and atmospheric music, engaging. Truly brilliant. I kick myself for not getting the CE, and haven't even dared to see what extra that contains.
The graphics are crystal clear and vivid. It is dark in several places, but never faded, pale or grey. Even the HO scenes are wonderfully crisp. Most of the game seems drawn in 3D, which adds to the level of depth in the game. There is a high level of detail in every scene.
The music and sound effects might be the best I've come across in any casual game. It is atmospheric and dramatic, and changes from scene to scene, fitting what is showing/happening in front of you. Voice-overs are well done, and the characters feel believable.
The story is rather good, and is cleverly written around you. You actually feel like you are the center point of the story, and in the middle of something important. Truly engaging. So much unexpected is happening, that the game amazes you over and over again. I almost even jumped out of my seat a couple of times. It might be scary at times, and the story is dark, but it never is morbid. Nobody should have a problem with it unless they don't like scary subjects at all.
The game mechanics are wonderful, everything seems smooth and on target. There's a journal to read through, that guide you through the story.
There are plenty of adventuring, pick-ups and use, and a bit back and forth through scenes. Not a problem for any adventure addict, and not even much for others as something new happens in many of them. There are also many cleverly made puzzles, of which some are actually quite hard and require some brain twisting. Some of them are really original, and all of them are well done. You also have the hidden objects scenes, which are really crisp. They are not overcrowded clutter scenes, but some items are really cleverly hidden in the scenery. They are also cleverly interactive. The best of all, you never have to revisit the same scene.... EVER. What that does is that everything seems refreshing, and you don't feel like having to do the same thing over and over. Other developers take note ;o). The one thing in the HO scenes that could be confusing is that there might be several of the item requested in which only one is accepted.
There are 3 difficulty modes to choose from:
Casual: Ample hints, no misclick penalty, quick skip.
Advanced: Moderate hints, misclick penalty, slow skip.
Hardcore: No hints, misclick penalty, really slow skip.
I played in advance, and found it quite challenging at times. I even had to use the skip once, which I very rarely do.
I recommend this game to anyone who wants a memorable game experience. If you feel like a beginner or only comfortable with easier games, you might want to practice a little before playing this, but I recommend you still get it.
There is a sequel on the way as I write this review, and I can hardly wait.
For the guys:
As far as I can tell there is no gender bias at all in this game. You are simply referred to as the Descendant. Game should suit everybody who loves a great challenge and a great story in which you feel involved.
TJ
June 3, 2012
Great Puzzle Game
This was a very enjoyable game. I loved the fact that the puzzles outnumbered the hidden object screens by about 2 to 1. The majority of the puzzles were original and the difficulty level varied from fairly simple to very challenging, with only one frustrating puzzle (the double-sided dice roll). The story was interesting and the graphics were nice. The usage of inventory items made logical sense. I'm looking forward to another game in this series.
February 22, 2012
Wow, Just Finished!
Wow! I really liked this game!!
There are three modes of play so there's a level for everyone.
The graphics are great! Hidden objects are challenging enough (for me) Challenging puzzles, enjoyable storyline but slightly irritating music (which can be turned down) This is a fun game and would definitely recommend it!!
January 27, 2012
One of the best hidden object games
Generally I find hidden object games a bit simplistic. This one, however, is a cut above the rest and well worth playing. There's a good mix of wandering around, interacting with characters, finding odd objects, sorting through piles of junk and picking locks of various sorts. Some of the puzzles are quite easy, others a bit of a challenge and some quite hard. The graphics are excellent and the music atmospheric, though it would have been better with more varied music as the sound track got a bit repetitive at times.
January 22, 2012
