Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters
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Still hesitating? Play another great Dark Parable!!
Didn't purchase the CE yet? Then this one is a "must have"!! I played the CE version and can tell you, the bonus-chapter is not really necessary!
As a great fan of the dark parables series, I downloaded the CE without playing the demo and didn't regret.... Graphics are just so outstanding and beautiful! Story is so interesting and magical, you can't stop playing... Although you have to be a fan of fairytale or fantasy games!
Lots of Minigames and HOS: Minigames are also well made, some new and often challenging. The HOS: Yes, I love those blue tea game HOS! You don't look for certain objects, - you are looking for fragments of an object, which - when set together - you need for the process of the game. This is soo beautifully made, you just can't get enough!!!
Again you can collect achievments and morphing objects. A map shows areas of interest, but is not really helpful. And there are 3 levels of difficultiy. I played the 2nd and it took me about 4 hrs.
Thumbs up and yes, yes, yes, I do recommend this game!!
(p.s.: I don't agree with the complains about the killing of wolves, as the creatures in this game are more demons than animals!)
October 26, 2012
They Just Keep Getting Better
GAME COMPLETED TWICE
The Dark Parables series started with a game I never really liked, Curse of Briar Rose, a different but nothing special take on the story of Sleeping Beauty.
It?s a fragmented hidden object game with only one or two puzzle types interspersed with the HOS.
This game, the fourth of the series, is almost incomparably better in every way, most particularly in my favourite aspects of games.
The stories over all four games have become increasingly complex and fanciful, and this story is a true gem of creativity and imagination.
The original Red Riding Hood is saved and lives to establish a sisterhood of hunters vowed to protect their woods from all evil. This just as well, because the minute you, intrepid Detective, enter the forest you are attacked by a mist wolf and only survive with the help of a Red Riding Hood sister.
The opening is quite dramatic and dark, actual killing of the mythical wolf occurs. Bear that in mind, because it will not be the last death you see in this game.
The graphics are of course spectacular. That?s what sets games apart, and every game looks better than the last.
There?s not much I can say about it, except gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Even the skeletons are gorgeous!
Also, I noticed the music was particularly beautiful. I left the game on while I made a coffee just so I could listen to it.
This series? signature gameplay of finding and reconstructing sensationally beautiful items to use in puzzles and mini-games (of which there are still not very many really, but a bit more variety) continues to dominate the game.
But the complexity of the adventure aspect of the game has significantly improved its general appeal ? and increased the difficulty. Thank goodness we get a sort-of interactive map and a directional hint this time! It must be said, though, I still wandered about aimlessly often enough, unable to find what I needed to do next.
Not everyone is going to want this kind of game, but for those who like being immersed in beautiful fantasies, and can cope with a darker element, this is for you.
April 5, 2013
NOT YOUR CLASSIC FAIRY TALE BY ANY MEANS
Game is as fantastic and challenging as the other Dark Parables games. For those who play with their children or grandchildren, be warned it?s not a fairy tale. It does contain vivid violence and some of the scenes may be disturbing in their detail. If you like being scared and looking over your shoulder, play at night when home alone, especially in a storm.
Full of adventure with lots to do. Production values are absolutely fabulous, with breathtaking artwork and animation. Story is as original as Snow Queen and Briar Rose. This is a very well developed game with a lot of attention given to the details and an interactive map. FROGs/HOS are nicely sized and well-defined, crisp and clear, nothing drab. Intriguing and clever mini-games and puzzles with a twist. Music is relaxing, not what you?d expect with the subject matter.
October 26, 2012
Amost a Great Game!
I love the Dark Parables series, each game designed almost flawlessly with stunning graphics, fascinating storylines and intricate game mechanics. Most importantly, all of their games had the fun factor which gives them re-play value. Unfortunately The Red Ridinghood Sisters fell short in my expectations and I opted out from buying the CE version when it first came out. In addition, reading from other players who had completed the original CE version, most complained about the short gameplay. Although my reasons are totally biased, it does not prevent me from highly recommending the game to others. Everyone has a pet peeve and unfortuately one thing that I find disturbing in any form of entertainment is the killing of animals. Enough said, I continue to give this game high marks for the stunning graphics, beautiful artwork and interesting game features. My favorite of the entire series is still The Snow Queen and The Red Riding Hood Sisters is just as visually breathtaking and is equally fun to play. The storyline is unusual whereby you as the detective are asked to rescue and help the Order of the Red Riding Hood Sisters defeat the Queen of the Wolves. It is a FROG that also offers adventure and puzzles. Game features include voice-overs, three play modes, a map that is not interactive and a task list. Game mechanics include Fragmented HO scenes that are not interactive along with mini-games that were easy to play. There are morphing objects to find so that your hints will refill faster and you also need to collect puzzle pieces in order to gain access to the parables. As I said, a high quality game that will please many with the exception of myself. I do recommend the SE version to those who passed up on the CE.
October 26, 2012
It takes more than gorgeous graphics to make a good game
I like Blue Tea games and I can't say that I don't like the Dark Parables series, or the Dark Fables...
... but it takes more than gorgeous graphics to make a good game.
Yes, the graphics and the sound are irreproachable and the storyline is very good, but where is the challenge?
This game is full of HOS, and for the rest, you are left to put the items you find or created in the HOS somewhere to unlock new locations... and that's it.
You have a map to situate yourself within the game, but it doesn't teleport you.
Youa have a tasklist, but it only indicates the final goal and none of the intermediate tasks.
The hint button - which refills quickly - guides you to the right location and indicates you where to act or interact.
The length of the game is somewhat decent... it took me about 5 hours to finish it off.
So, how could I finally sum it all up? Well, it's like reading a fairy-tale... not more nor less... which gives me mixed feelings: I don't start playing an adventure game just to walk through a fairy-tale.
I recommend the game for its gorgeous graphics, but I wished the dev's put some more creativeness and challenge in the gameplay...
October 26, 2012
STUNNING!
this game was so visually engrossing that I can't tell you how long it was or what the music was like. I can tell you I didn't really need the map, it was easy to remember the layout and easy to navigate, unlike the snow queen,which was gorgeous but hard to remember the rooms and the layout, also did'nt need the stradegy guide, the hint button will point you in the right direction without telling you what to do. I enjoyedthe puzzles and mini games just wish there were more of them. love morphing objects! I only found 13 of twenty so I'll have to keep playing till I find them all LOL. I did'nt buy the CE, I usually don't,except maybe ERS games cuz I can't wait, because its twice the money for one more chapter, don't care about the wallpapers or screen savers or music that I can turn down if I dn't like it. but reguardless of CE vs SE I hope you will buy one of them , I can't imagine anyone regretting it. enjoy!
October 27, 2012
Great Game
PROS:
~HOS... You find parts of an item that finally make up the completed Item. I like much better than traditional HOS.
~Nice graphics and cut scenes
~Find morphing objects
~Find parables that add to storyline
~Long game
~Story draws you in and keeps you.
~Hint button shows you which way to go without giving away to much information.
CONS:
~HOS scenes are repeated and plentiful. A little bit more than I would prefer.
~Map is not interactive. Cannot jump to locations.
The pros out weigh the cons and the game deserves 5 stars and I definitely recommend it.
November 6, 2012
Again, a good Dark Parable!
The Red Riding Hood with a twist...!! There are 3 game modes. I switched many times between Normal - sparkles, hints, map - and Hard - no sparkles, no hints, no map.
- This is a good FROG, with beautiful and clear graphics.
- The sound is very good, adding to the atmosphere.
- The puzzles are easy.
- You can find 20 morphing objects, recharging the hint system quicker.
- The map shows you important locations, but is not interactive.
- There is no journal, but a list of parables, summary of the story background.
The game length is good. Without skipping, I needed about 3 hours.
If you liked the other Dark Parables, then you'll like this one too.
November 9, 2012
LOVE LOVE LOVE
LOVED the CE trial version and this is not disappointing but I think with the halloween special this weekend I'll go back and "treat" myself to the Collectors Edition. Someone said the game was too short. I didn't find that at all. They must play just to get to the end as quick as possible and not enjoy the journey. It's a beautiful game and loads of fun.
October 27, 2012
Another Great Parables Game
It's a FROG, it's fun, its beautiful and I find after finishing any of the Parables, I cant wait to play the next one to further progress the story (however, these games can easily be played as a standalone). Visually stunning and imaginative as always! Great game! Can't wait for the next one....
November 5, 2012