Depths of Betrayal Collector's Edition
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OUTSTANDING ! A mix of Frankenstein and Dr.Jekill & Mr Hyde.
Very interesting story: Morgan created a "real artificial intelligence." however, this "creature" disappeared and you have to help find it, because it is having "strange and complicated" reactions.
Superb graphics,sometimes a little foggy, but in accordance with the story, and yet has good visibility.
Sound is great and voice over, although few, when it has is very well done.
Lot of locations with immersive atmosphere
Hidden Objects are great - not scenes full of junk ... you just click an object and popping up a balloon with three images of objects that you have to collect in order to get a 4th, which will be used.
It has some mini games, but within the scenes, which has a good level of difficulty.
More an Adventure game with HOGs.
It has seven chapters and a bonus.
Hints not very helpful, just point to the place you have to put the collected objects, not those who need to collect.
Very challenging - I opened the guide 3 times!
Highly recommend !!
February 23, 2012
WOW
I knew this one would be good when I saw the Devs and it certainly does not disappoint. Both visually and musically this game is magnificent. The storyline is excellent and gripping. The HOs are of the pop-up variety rather than the usual lists and I personally prefer this. I have now played for two hours and am only on chapter two, which bodes well for the length of the game. Can't wait to get back to it. Well worth the extra credit for the CE version I think.
February 23, 2012
Multi-faceted
Well done Devs. HOGs are not my usual favourites but this was an adventure/brainteaser/ho/strategy game all in one - without being a Mensa 300+ challenge. Enjoyable. Graphics excellent . Music & voice over I cannot remark on because I always turn sound off. If you enjoy fun & games you'll enjoy this. As for the story line - well that's your personal bete noir - not mine. Surely all stories have a sameness right through history. It's a big thumbs up. Thanks BFG
February 23, 2012
I like it!
Although this game might not be for everyone, I really liked it. It makes you think, because you have to remember what you are needing to do. It is not too difficult nor too easy. The hint button charges very quickly. I, for one, do not mind this type of hidden object. It's nice to have something different once in a while. I thought the music was very good, and the voice overs were fine. I will be buying this game.
February 23, 2012
You better have a GOOD memory
This is a true adventure/HOG game with beautiful artwork and nice music (the voice-overs are a bit cheesy though). Once you find the task window, you're asked to get 3 or more items to receive a useful item (or something that fits into another task window). It's a lot of moving back and forth, remembering where you need to use a recently acquired item. In the hour I played, I didn't come across any puzzles or "hide and seek" type HOG's. Please demo before you buy, many will love it...some will hate it!!!
February 23, 2012
money well spent!
This game got to me from the demo and I had to have it!! It's original (not the usual boring stuff, with HOG scenes and repeated objects -you know, mushrooms and horseshoes etc), the graphics are very well executed and the scenery is complicated enough to be challenging but not frustrating!! I haven't finished it yet, but I hope it lasts!!
February 23, 2012
Great game! Keeps you thinking!
The game starts off right away with a great movie cut scene that gets you started on the story.
In options, there are choices of full screen, wide screen correction and custom cursors.
You can adjust the music and sound volumes. The voice over was good and not annoying. The music was somewhat dramatic and we turned it down low.
The art work was fantastic!
There is a choice of casual & advanced modes of play.
We have just played the demo, but on the extras tab, there is concept art, walk through and wallpapers. The walk through in the demo shows you through chapter 2.
There are 7 chapters and bonus game play.
There is a lot of back & forth. This really makes you think and remember where do you need that item and what to do to advance in the game play.
It's not your typical hidden object scene. In this game you may click on an item and a circle opens showing that you need other items to open that area. If you don't need the item for that circle, it will go to your inventory.
There are some mini games within the item search that are quite easy, although we thought the game play was a challenge and at the same time, great fun.
There is a journal that details the story line. It also has a tasks list.
We did need to use the hints system. It refilled fairly quick and was helpful. If there was nothing in that area, it would direct you where to travel, but did not count as a hint used.
In the hour we played the demo, I don't think we made it past chapter 1, so this probably indicates lots of fun hours to play.
All in all, this game was lots of fun and we are adding it to our list of buys.
February 25, 2012
Bad Robot!
I thoroughly enjoyed the play and found it engrossing and challenging. The hour was up in what seemed like fifteen minutes.
I don't think the dialog was particularly helpful like in some other HOG's but you never know if you'll be told about something special to look for and get extra hints or trophies. There is what area where you'll talk to someone on the train and that had me laughing cause of the geekiness of the dialog.
I highly recommend!
February 24, 2012
Great Game
I think the thing that struck me the most about this game was the stunning graphics! Also good voice-overs and background sounds.
A hidden object game where you need to find 3 or 4 objects in a scene, to then get another object, which is used in another scene. Different to the standard hidden object games, but not novel.
Also contained a few puzzles which were, unfortunately, disappointingly easy.
The storyline was slightly different to run of the mill, and flowed okay, but wasn't really riveting. Felt it had pieces missing out of it. The journal attached contained only bare basics and no map.
The stategy guide was easy to follow and access. Hint button was available, but i did not use it.
The game length, whilst not long, was still reasonable.
The bonus chapter was a little on the short side. It followed on in story from the main game, but wasn't an essential part of it, and was also slightly disappointing.
If the bonus chapter had been longer with a better storyline, I'd have given the full 5 stars.
I definitely recommend this game, but with the suggestion that if you don't use Strategy Guides then opt for the SE version.
February 24, 2012
Well done and beautiful game
This game is truly beautiful, the graphics are fantastic the music goes well with the game, the story line is engaging I like the hidden object ring and is challenging without been too frustrating.
After seen a preview of the game before BF offered I could not wait to get my hands on it.
Definitely a true CE and worth it.
February 23, 2012