Snark Busters: High Society
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Not Just Your Usual Snark Busters
I really enjoyed the first 2 Snark Busters games. The characters were a bit mischievous and lively and everything was a bit cheesy which especially fit the second character. The music in the first 2 games really fit the themes of the games.
At first, with this new Snark game, I was disappointed that the music wasn't very upbeat. The "almost" ragtime music from before was a big part of the feel of the games. However, if you think about the title of this new one, High Society, the music fits the game.
As for the objects being whole or fragmented, I like both types. The objects are still a challenge to find and that's the point, right?
The puzzles are doable, not tear your hair out hard.
Overall, I ended up liking the game in spite of the changes. I hope this developer continues this series and change is good for us, but maybe combine the styles and music a bit next time,huh?
May 24, 2012
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
I've just finished playing the demo and couldn't help but voice my utter disappointment with this 3rd installment of the fabulous Snark Busters series. Why oh why do game developers think they can make a game better by totally destroying the elements that made it successful in the first place?!
I'm sure as a stand-alone it's a great game and if you haven't played any of the previous Snark Busters games you'll probably find it delightful - great graphics, pretty interesting storyline, no disembowelled dolls lying on asylum floors...but how this can even be labelled a Snark Busters game beats me.
The gameplay interface is completely different; the music sounds like something a two year old would come up with on a midi machine; the voice-overs, while beautifully executed, irritate due to their sudden appearance in an otherwise voiceless series; and the pop up dialogue that keeps on popping up over and over again (yes, we heard it the first time) is hair-rippingly awful.
I know, let's take Diner Dash and make it even better by setting it in a swinging sixties shoe factory and throw some HOG scenes in to keep people guessing!
Ah well, time for a cuppa and what I believe will be a long wait before we see another Snark Busters installment that proves as successful as the first two...
May 27, 2012
LOVE the Snark!!!!!
I was just going to buy without playing (which I have never done) but I read the reviews and changed my mind. I played the time allowed for free and I am BUYING!!! I love the Snark!!! I don't know what it is...the art, the caractors, the music (i never love the music in games), the sounds, the different type of play, the complete excape, or just the adventure that some day I will see what a snark is.
As you can see I recommend this game and the 2 Snark games that came before.
I hope you all have a BLAST!
May 23, 2012
Just an ok game.
Disappointed. Not like the previous 2 games. Don't like the pop-ups. Should have stuck with what works.
May 23, 2012
Light and fun
An enjoyable "Snark" game. Hint charges quickly. Don't get thrown off by focusing/resizing the photo (adjustments glow green when correct).
May 23, 2012
Review based on demo
I don't understand the bad reviews for this game. Several people have stated that there is no skip button...but I've played 4 mini-games now and they ALL have a skip button! I even used one just to make sure it worked!
There is also a storyline! Elizabeth is engaged to be married and her fiancee has just been accused of stealing the Duchess' locket! It's up to Elizabeth to prove her beloved is innocent.
So far...I really like this game just as much as the other Snark Busters games. I will be buying.
May 23, 2012
SNARK BUSTED
I really enjoyed the other Snark Buster games. This one doesn't have as much meat on it, frankly. However it is a nice little game although I have only played the demo. Got confused when the book came up and I couldn't exit. Couldn't figure out whether it was the end of the demo or a glitch. It turns out it was the end of the demo which I finished with 19 mintues to spare. The mini games were not taxing , but the HO scenes were interesting and there was a lot to find with having to go to other scenes to complete some of the HO's. I will probably buy this as I have one stamp to go for a game credit. Reading other reviews, I understand there is no skip for the mini games, but asI didn't need the skip button I didn't notice. One annoying part is the repetition of the characters voice overs which was mightily annoying. All in all an OK game, ideal for when you don't want anything too heavy to play. Great for first time IHOGers
May 23, 2012
Just like the others
You have to be a FROG person to like these games. Just too much going on for me.
February 18, 2013
Best of the Bunch
I might be a minority here but this is the best one in a series of three. I have all of them but this I played more than once and will definitely play again. Crisp crystal clear graphics as expected from all the Snarks series. So much fun and hilarious characters. A refreshing break from the creepy dark HOPA. Try this hopefully you enjoy it as I do.
October 27, 2012
Good, but glitchy
I like the style and story line, but some of the game play is a little off, not as smooth as the first one was. It feels like this one was rushed out a little and not fully polished. Also, I have yet to find a way to exit the game at the end of demo mode...
May 23, 2012