House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster Collector's Edition
4.7
5
160
160
Almost top notch
Review is based on full game play minus bonus content.
-2 levels of play - casual and expert
-All sounds controllable
-Strategy guide - there but can't comment as didn't need to use it
-Full interactive map
-Couple of glitches - scenes remaining active when completed
Firstly I am a tad peeved I git this off the Dev site and didn't wait for BF as paid more :-/ !
The game starts with Kate Reed heading off to the house not knowing what she'll face and crashing her car (novel!#. And so off she heads into the unknown chased by a ball of fire.
I wont spoil it by saying anything else re the story apart from it keeps you hooked in the main. Game play wise the graphics are crisp and well done, although the cut scenes ( of which there are many # are grainy and clunky # on my LT anyway #. The puzzles are nothing new, the HO scenes are interactive but are still piles of junk not relevant to the story # oh where is that horse shoe! #. What is good - and the devs missed a trick by not playing more on this - is the task based game play. Some of the goals to be achieved are novel.
Why I haven't given this 5 stars is simple - this game took me 3 hours from start to finish, although without the map it may have taken me longer as you can skip between locations. It had such potential to be a block buster # think Escape from Ravenhearst) but just fizzled out - and I hate it when that happens!!!!
Most people are going to love this though and it is a fine way to while away a snowy day...
April 5, 2012
True to Form
As soon as I saw this release I was pretty sure I was going to buy it, but to make sure I went ahead and checked out the free trial, and I was right, I just bought it before the trial was even over because I wanted to keep playing without interruption! This game is easy to follow but still has the normal challenges to help keep you going throughout the game. Plenty of HO areas and also has the hidden morphing objects you can find and collect. I loved the previous HOG House of 1000 Doors:Family Secrets and this one looks like it is as fun too!!!
April 5, 2012
Part Deux & love it!
I really liked the first House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets-and was not dissappointed too too much with this sequel.
as mentioned before
Two levels ,
excellant graphics,
many (too many) cutscenes to push story along
the HO scenes are somewhat interactive within themselves (theirselves?) somewhat junkish but really well drawn.
*no clicking penalty*
fast hint refill on casual
does not burn hint for directions (I hate that y'know)
music is ok-would have been nice if matched the theme
interactive map
Morphing objects-bonus game=SG
about 3-4 hours for more experience users, 6-8 novice
bought it after trial play & looking forward to playing balance of game.
April 5, 2012
Wonderful and very fun game!!!
I really recommend this game, it is such a fun and exciting game, I was waiting for this game to come out, I couldn't wait for Big Fish to have it for purchase. I had the chance to play the Beta test game and I instantly liked it. There is so much to do and I found myself wanting more and more of it. Just like House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets, the fun goes on and on. I like all the doors that can be entered for all the adventure. House of 1000 Doors: The palm of Zoroaster takes you back to the house that appears and the adventure goes on with many new twist and lots to do. Thank you Big Fish for this game.
April 5, 2012
House of 1000 doors is back !!!
Played 30 minutes, casual
- 2 gameplay modes, casual and expert
- 8 chapters + bonus play
- Integrated strategy guide, which stays on the page you leave
- Note book
- Map, you can jump from one location to another
- H0, you interact, a little dark
- Hint button, refills quickly in casual mode, usefull outside H0
- Skip button
- Excellent graphics
- Very good music
- Good story, the House of 1000 doors is back !
I haven't come across mini games in the part I've played. Up to now game easy as you use the objects you find nearly straight away. Beautiful game, a buy for me.
April 5, 2012
Way to Go Developers and BFG
This game had me hook line and sinker from trial to my purchasing it. A big 10 thumbs up on this one.
The color, visual effects and graphics were excellent. I liked the different scenes and the adventureness of them all. I know I didn't get all the morphons which was saddening to me. I lacked 12 or 13 of them. I guess I wasn't on my toes fast enough.
I started the game around 7 am EST this Thursday (4/5) morning and just finished completing it by doing the bonus feature which is worth doing. This game was long doing it. I take my time. Best of all is the feature of being able to save the game where you left off and starting it again where you left off.
I highly recommend this game for the young at heart and the adventerous players. I can't wait for more games like this from the develpers. WTG!!
Have fun and happy playing everyone.
April 5, 2012
Could it be? Yes, better than the first!!!
This is one of the BEST games offered. I am so glad that BIG FISH decided to offer it at last. You will NOT be disappointed. Awesome story, super long play (seems like forever) and great graphics. A++++
April 6, 2012
A beautiful and long HOPA/iHOG
This game has wonderful artwork, graphics and cut scenes that made me feel as though I was in an Indiana Jones movie.
I counted 24 Hidden Object Scenes in the main game and 8 in the bonus chapter. I'm not particularly fond of masses of H0 scenes, but here they were well spaced throughout the game, clearly defined and easy to find; making me actually look forward to playing them rather than finding them a chore to get through.
It's a long game too and, imo, the bonus is worth the CE price for once.
The puzzles are a bit too easy but, overall, I found this game fun and engrossing. One of my favourites of 2012 so far.
April 6, 2012
One of the best
This is a fantastic game, visually great, story line is also very good. The graphics are also excellent and clear.
Trying to spot the morphing objects is a welcome added extra.
Game play is great with interesting mini games too.
I played the full demo and will certainly be filling my punch card with this one.
It held my interest for the full hour, which just sped by.
Its a sure buy for me.
April 5, 2012
House of 1000 Doors:The Palm of Zoroaster CE
Loved the previous version of this game.Excellent graphics,sounds,challenges and a storyline that continues with Kates adventures with the house of 1000 Doors.Need i say more?...For those who truly enjoyed the previous game definitely would want the CE just to enjoy everything that this game has to offer.But...to those who played the demo and still unsure you can always wait for the SE and still enjoy an excellent game such as this one.I definitely recommend this game.
April 12, 2012