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Dark Arcana: The Carnival 
Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors in Dark Arcana: The Carnival. Investigate two worlds: the one you know and an alternate plane existing behind the Hall of Mirrors. There you'll discover the secret of an ancient being known as the Evil One. Travel through dimensions, reveal the story of star-crossed lovers, and stop the Evil One from breaking its magical chains and invading our world in this exciting Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
- Befriend a cute monkey helper
- Clever and unique mini-games
- Beautifully designed and crafted worlds
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8
- CPU: 2.0 GHz
- RAM: 1024 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 847 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
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Made me feel like I was watching a really good movie...
I really enjoyed the story of this game and it kept me hooked until the end. I ended up really caring about what happened to the characters and that got me really invested. I did not expect the game to be as good as it ended up being, especially since the theme of spooky carnival has been done quite a few times before, but this game still manages to be unique despite that.
One of the things that was different about this game that I liked best was the fact that you can choose between playing H0 scenes and playing a matching game called Monaco. In most cases, I chose to play Monaco, which I thought was fun. I am not a fan of doing a lot of H0 scenes, I prefer the puzzle and adventure aspects of games like these. The middle to end of the game got pretty H0 heavy, and the bonus game was as well, but I did not get annoyed by that like I normally would since I had Monaco to break up the monotony. I also found some of the puzzles to be a lot of fun. Not all of them were unique as compared to other games, but some of them were like old puzzles with a new twist, and I did appreciate that.
I also appreciated that there was a bonus game, so it made the game like a CE for an SE price, although lengthwise it wasn't like a CE. I am on the slow side when it comes to my playing and I was able to finish the main game in about 5 hours. Faster players might only take 3-4 hours. The bonus game took me about an hour, but it might be shorter for players faster than me, so the length might be a downside for some people, but I was satisfied with it. I was glad there was a bonus game, especially since I liked the bonus game ending a lot better than the main game ending, so that made it totally worth playing. And of course, I loved Miles the Monkey and was happy to have him as a companion!
All in all, it was a great game, and I am really glad that I decided to give it a try! I am a fan of this Dev now and will definitely be looking out for their games in the future! They definitely know how to put some new twists on what has become a pretty cliche genre.
November 18, 2012
I hate this game!!!!
As you can see from my 'overall rating' marking and the title of my review there is a slight contradiction.
The fact is the game is everything I should dislike, the closed carnival, the music, 'the darkness' of the storyline and characters etc. Yet there is something that intrigues me about the game, maybe because it is an engaging plot, and quirky mini-games (yes the intro blurb said it for the game, but how often is that just the developers 'bigging the game up'? In this case it was actually true.
There are voice-overs and other 'extras' that you may not have expected in a '1 credit' game.
The only slight 'real' critiscisam I would have for this game is that the game switches from a 'normal' carnival to a 'dark' carnival, there is HO scenes in the 'dark' carnival that are mirrored in the 'normal' carnival, some of the objects are mirrored exactly in both carnivals, this therefore made the HO scenes slightly easier. This though in no-way detracted from the game, but thought it worth mentioning if someone thought they may have been 'short-changed'.
Try the trial, but I can guarantee (almost), that you will be coming back for more in this crazy carnival game!
October 10, 2012
Excellent Story Line
This game was just a lot of fun because the story line was so intriguing. I have always been a sucker for a good story. To me, this is what makes this game worth playing. Bought and played it, and felt my money was well spent.
October 9, 2012
Quirky, Novel and FUN!
I adore hidden object games and felt in a very bored slump until today. This unique and fun hidden object offers "new and novel" mini games, a very twisted storyline along with appropriate voice overs and just the right mix of HOS and puzzles. The graphics are awesome and the best part is you get all the perks of a CE for your regular game price! I'm not an expert, so the hint button and map and assistant monkey-yes monkey!- were all very helpful. This is an addictive one. Just love it. Hope to see more soon!
October 8, 2012
Liked and very nearly loved it
I don't usually write reviews but I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It has a fantastic storyline, engaging characters and stunning scenery and graphics. It should have been a CE game! My only slight niggle is that on returning to HOS some of the items that had to be found were the same. This has stopped me from awarding 10/10.
November 6, 2012
CREEPY AND ROMANTIC!!! :-D
This game was magnificent!!! It has something for everyone no matter what your favorite genre is. Guys, don't allow the romantic part of my title put you off. It's a great adventure.
Storyline - Mother and daughter are at a carnival. Mom is abducted by an evil force and you, as the detective, must find her and stop the evil.
Animation/VOs - Excellent
IHOs - Switches from clear to dark as you travel between the real and mirror worlds. Acts as guide from scene to scene. Some small objects. You can switch from the HOs to play a game of Monaco
Diary - Lists notes and objectives
Puzzles - Varied levels of difficulty and can be skipped
Hint Button - Recharges quickly
Misclick Penalty - None
A real cutie - Miles the monkey helps you to acquire objects out of your reach. Be sure to scan all scenes thoroughly
Map - Does not transport
Inventory - Items are quickly used in other locations so you're not left with a ton of things and saying "Where does this go?"
Bottom line - Get this game and enjoy!!!
October 27, 2012
Best Game for a long time!
Wow! Bought this before demo ended and loved every minute. Better than many of the games sold as CE's. A nice story , fantastic graphics and just the right amount of difficulty to keep it interesting but running smoothly. Genius idea to be able to swap back and forward between Hidden Object scenes and a card game and the Monkey was a brilliant addition ...no more looking for hooked poles!! Played this without stopping and thoroughly enjoyed it. More like this please BF and I'll be a very happy fishy! Loved It!!
October 12, 2012
If you liked Weird Park, you'll love this one!
I'm partial to games involving the creepy carnival and sinister circus, so this one was a must-have for me. And it's a keeper! If you're like me and loved Weird Park: Broken Tune, then you'll see the similarities with this one. It's not a copycat, but the colors are so bright and vivid and, especially in the "deranged" world, you'll notice the similar way in which things float in the air the way they did in WP. I loved everything about this game...the sights and sounds, all the characters, and most importantly, the excellent storyline with its surprising twists and turns. From reading others' reviews, it sounded like it would be a short game but it took me several wonderful funfilled hours to finish it. It's obvious to me that this was to be a collector's edition, as it unlocks a bonus chapter to continue what's already an excellent regular story that has its own satisfying conclusion before the bonus chapter even begins. The extra story has you dealing with the characters that are left after the main story concerning the mother and daughter.
When playing the regular game, it always looked like I was almost at the end but it just kept going on and on. I was in heaven. Then the bonus chapter went on and on. I have to say that I've never played collector's editions before, so I have no idea how long bonus chapters normally are. Those who do know, please post your thoughts because the length really impressed me and I'd like to hear your opinions on this.
The hidden object scenes were easy, with interaction between some of the items, which is always fun. And you're given the option to switch between finding the objects yourself or playing Monaco! Monaco is similar to Match-3 but you click on only two tiles which will eliminate an item from the object list. I just learned how to play it today so it was an added treat! And the puzzles/minigames were on the easy, logical side too (the seesaw and jukebox being my favorites). I did almost all of them but some I skipped because I grew impatient and just wanted to get on with the story. The skip button fills quickly and the hint button is helpful but I rarely needed it. Although the map is not transportive, it's helpful in showing you where you are and what areas still need tasks to be accomplished. It's an adventure game in the best sense of the word. You'll walk around a lot but the areas you're in are not vast, and you'll find yourself being able to remember where to go and what you'll find there. The soundtrack is unobtrusive, with calliope music blended with the sound of distant thunder, which provides the feeling of a normal, safe environment against the backdrop of something sinister on the horizon. Which is the perfect atmosphere for the kind of story this is!
A couple fun things to look out for...watch the snake charmer after you're done with him. His eyes stay glowing, for whatever reason, and he looks like he's just consumed something that...well...shouldn't be consumed at an outdoor family facility. Also, the voice of the skeleton in the mirror, at first hearing, reminded me of Momma from Throw Momma From the Train. Let's see if anyone else thinks the same thing!
You're also given a monkey to retrieve items for you that are out of reach. Sometimes I'd forgotten that he's there and I've had to backtrack to get items that he could have easily gotten for me had I remembered his function, but you get to return the favor later when he needs you!
There are also a lot of achievements to be earned in this game, so there's a lot to love about it. I love it and hope you do too. It'll be a fun ride nonetheless!
October 11, 2012
Nice Game
Even though my game time was interrupted by other people I really got swept into the story. Very easy game to play. Love the monkey helper. Great game and would like to continue it in the near future.
October 10, 2012
One Of Big Fish's Best
This game is simply awesome. You did great Big Fish.
October 9, 2012
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