Secrets of the Dark: Eclipse Mountain
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Demonic Delight!
I just completed the game and loved every second of it. The graphics are beautiful, sometimes a bit grainy but my middleaged eyes were able to find everything in the HO presentations without any trouble. I love the reverse HO where you place items back into the scene, wish there were more of these games.
During the game, take a good look at the hard work and artistry the developers provided to make the game so gorgeous. Very very nice! It's refreshing to have a different game setting other than the standard haunted castle, dungeon or abandoned mental asylum. Kudos to the developers for using the southeast Asian theme and location.
Gameplay was just fun! There's no map so I sometimes forgot where I needed to use inventory items. I had to use a walkthrough once because the clock scene had a little twist that I didn't pick up on immediately. Minis were generally easy with a couple of much harder ones thrown in. I love a bit of a challenge and for me this game met it without making me want to pull my hair out.
My only complaint is that there are a couple of inventory items I kept for a long time before I was able to use them. It always makes me wonder why reveal them so early on if they won't be used till much later. There's also a couple of items you get that "fool ya" into thinking they can be used in one location but are really to be used elsewhere. Loved it! Anyway, it all works out well.
September 23, 2012
LOVED THIS GAME!!!
I don't have much to say that haven't been said; except that I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I played 'hardcore' as well; it wasn't too difficult!. Some of the puzzles gave me a fit, though. I didn't use the walkthrough, but I definitely wanted to on a few of those puzzles!! I loved the puzzle games, (the more, the better). AND I HATE FOR A PUZZLE TO BEAT ME!! So I will fight it to the end! These were not the usual puzzles; some of them were different and unique; which was great.
You get your moneys worth on this one, as well. It was a fairly long one; at least, it seemed that way to me.
Only thing: a lot of bouncing back and forth; and no map!
I want more like this!!
September 13, 2012
One of the Best!
I've played over a hundred HOG and Adventure games and put this one at the top two. The visuals were amazing, the story line easy to follow, and the mini games were challenging. After completing the game I immediately went to BFG site and wanted to see what other games from this maker were available. I always thought the Dream Cronicles series were the best, but this series looks like it may topple those games. 100% try this game, it's fun, relaxing but challenging and totally worth it. There was nothing I didn't like about this game.
August 20, 2012
Loved this game
This game got my interest from the beginning. It got me at the downloading (elephant music). The storyline was very easy to follow without being overbearing. The music didn't take anything away from my interest (some games I have to turn down the volume). Great puzzles.
August 19, 2012
A bit different game
This game presents combination of hidden object search and puzzle games, good quality of graphics and not so much actual story, except; here it starts > go now. Gameplay takes several hours at least without any hints/walkthrough guide, divided between finding items from hidden object scenes and solving puzzles to proceed. The game has interesting implementation of allowing each location to be played twice; in daylight or night time mode. Expect to be changing these modes often to solve the problems hidden in this game. To me this added extra challenge when I tried to remember what was the content of each room in daytime or night mode and where did I see this shape/box/door the last time. I learned to always start from the starting point of the map, especially when returning to the game after a break. Map itself is not too big, but there is good number of locations when you count both day and night modes separately. In each room/location there were always multiple "locked" items which required an item to be found and/or puzzle to be solved. A lot of puzzle playing ahead!
Sometimes in this game it is clear that you are now missing some item or key but there really is no logic or story to help you to figure out where to find it which felt at least to me that I have to run around in all locations clicking everywhere to find out if a hidden object location has been re-activated or if another location has something new available after the latest solved minigame. This could have been designed differently as in these moments it would be very tempting to get a hint or check the walkthrough guide.
There were some interesting puzzles to be solved, always something new which was good as against hidden object scenes which were repeated several times during the story. This was a long game with interesting - sometimes very challenging - puzzles, definitely worth playing for the HO/puzzle fans.
August 19, 2012
Secrets of the Dark Eclipse Mountain
Superb game - tried it first and was hooked - keeps you mind jumping
July 2, 2012
Couldn't leave this one alone!
One of the best games I've played.
The Thailand setting is beautiful, and I thought it was really clever the way in several locations you can change the lighting and the scene changes from the present time to some time long ago, with different objects to find, different doorways, attics, cellars and so on. The relatively few HOG scenes provide light relief from the serious business of finding keys, picking locks, slaying demons and blowing up offices. Plenty of good puzzles, not too easy but not too hard either. Nice music, lovely scenery, lots to keep you busy while the rain is pouring down. Definitely worth buying.
June 27, 2012
I am so glad I bought it .
This is such a fun and interesting game, especially that its not a collectors. There is so many things to get and so many things to do.
I especially appreciate that its got a good lenght to it and the scenes are so bright and colourful. I don't even mind the music, seems approperate for the game.
There is lots to do and so many different areas to go to, the game has no lagging and it is constantly taking you to a different area. I especially like that if you touch a light your in another demension of the game.
The story is good and again you get to play the detective and the hero.
I give this game a top score for the works and highly reccomend this it is great fun. Again I have to thank you for a fun and very interesting game.
June 26, 2012
Great Game
I just loved this game! I did buy the CE and the bonus was wonderful too. I am getting tooooo spoiled with all these great games! Thanks Big Fish
Happy Gaming!
June 9, 2012
Interesting HOG
Original gameplay, great graphics and sound, very challenging. One of the best I've played!
June 9, 2012