Phantasmat: Crucible Peak Collector's Edition
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Fantastic Phantasmat!
Finally, another great game to add to my list. Had some poor CE games recently that I was starting to lose interest in Big Fish games.
Same format as the first Phantasmat which I was pleased about as I loved that game too. I'm utterly amazed that there are some bad reviews for this game. I really don't know what these people look for in a game.
As I said, story is similar to the first Phantasmat where you're helping restless souls find peace. I liked that the game was clearly structured into sections, so there were several locations and you had tasks in each location which meant you didn't have to travel backwards and forwards too much to pick up items or complete tasks. You complete one location, and then move onto the next.
Graphics are lovely and clear and crisp. Made me feel quite cold actually as the snow and snowflakes looked very real. I liked the HOS as they weren't cluttered and you could see the items clearly, but the scenes were still hard enough that you had to search for a while on some items. Puzzles are ok, however fairly easy which didn't bother me that much as I hate spending ages trying to figure out what to do.
You don't get a map or notebook unfortunately which was one thing I missed in this game. I do like a good notebook so I can see what I've done and look at notes from previous areas/tasks. You've got your usual hint button though which gives you clear help if you get stuck; not cryptic clues that don't help like in some games. There aren't any collectables though which was also a bit disappointing as I like to have extra things to look for throughout the game.
The length of the game also seems very good. I've been playing for a good two hours and I'm only 49% of the way through. You can see how far through you are by clicking on the Tasks button and it gives you a percentage.
Thoroughly enjoying this game and I'm glad I didn't listen to the poor reviews. It does NOT deserve a low rating.
December 7, 2012
nice and easy
4 hours game play and I finish the game- Nice, fast and easy -
Every one can play this game, children, teens and even your granny. select the easy game play, and you can walk right thru?
and the you can play the hard one - so so nice
December 7, 2012
Gripping, Creepy Ski Adventure
This is a great adventure, HOG that is not too tough with the puzzles. I played in hard mode and there were no clues as to what to do with objects which made it more fun and challenging.
You are a skier who gets caught in an avalanche, finding yourself waking up in a town in the Alps, but something is not quite right....There are these weird visions...
This game does not have a journal, which is fine with me, as I rarely use them anyway. There is no easily gotten to map. There is one that you have to go back to to reference if you need a bigger picture.
In HO scenes you can choose between finding objects or match 3. I did not do the match three but at least it gives one a change of pace if one so desires.
The cut scenes and voice overs are great and there is even an exhilarating snowboard ride first person!
I am mostly through the game, and it has been lots of fun so far, only tearing myself away for dinner!! The story line is interesting and makes me want to find out what happened to these characters.
December 6, 2012
Wow, wow, wow!
Very nice game. I have the first Phantasmat and really liked that one. This one seems better. Maybe it's the exceptional graphics. Excellent game play. Like the choice between HOGs and match 3 (I like to switch between the two occasionally). Very nice SG and quick hint recovery. I even liked the music!
This game had me from the first sentence and kept my interest through the demo, even though I figured out the story when meeting the very first "person." I find the need to continue and see what happened. It is a definite buy for me...especially with today's special.
I graded the story line down one (actually only a half) because I have figured out what happened, just don't know how or why yet. Finding out is the fun part.
As always, try the game for yourself and see if it is to your liking. We all have different tastes in games and you may not care for it at all. Thanks for the reviews.
December 6, 2012
Buy It
I played most of the trial because I didn't want to stop playing. Good story line, and plenty of challenge. Likewise for the mini games. If you get tired of HOS there's an option to play match three.
December 6, 2012
Oh no they didn't...
First off I have to say that I didn't even finish the game, I played till 70% of it.
I didn't knew that ERS ended up owning the rights to the "Phantasmat" series, but when I got to know it I was a bit reluctant to play its sequel and boy, was I right...
The game copies the entire formula and story development of the first "Phantasmat", just adding new characters and a new town. It looks completely like all the others ERS game, both visually and musically. Can't say nothing about the bonus chapter because I obviously didn't played it.
Here are the cons:
- The characters are totally uninteresting and completely bland;
- The story is an entirely rip-off of the first "Phantasmat", therefore lacking anything new;
- The music sounds like all the other ERS Studios music, which are always annoying and repetitive to me;
- The entire game bored me to death and during the time I was playing the game, I wasn't the least bit interested in it;
The pros:
- The graphics were great, like they always are in all this developer's games;
- There weren't too many hidden objects scenes in it, just the way I prefer it;
Overall, I've got nothing more to say, because I'm really disappointed...
This game was bland, insipid, half-baked and it felt like it was rushed.
I wish Codeminion kept developing "Phantasmat" but I guess that's not possible anymore.
Don't get me wrong, though. There are plenty of ERS games that I like, but this was definitely not one of them.
January 31, 2013
They did it again!
As a big fan of the first Phantasmat game I was really excited to hear there was a new one. I was not disappointed! the graphics were crisp, clean, and beautiful. The voice overs were well done and the soundtrack was done well too. The puzzles were hard enough to keep me entertained w/o getting frustrating or being too easy and the story line was good. I very much enjoyed this game and hope for more!
December 22, 2012
Phantasmat: Crucible Peak
I bought this game recently- it took forever to download- So far I really like it- main complaint is that the HO games are in extremely slow motion. I don't know how to correct this- the rest of the game is fine.
December 17, 2012
Not as good as the first Endemeon version
The match three option is much easier and therefore more boring, the creepiness in the first game is gone and it's just a very bland game. Shame, I rather liked the first one and still play it when I get fed up with HOS.
December 17, 2012
Very cool game,literally!
I really enjoyed playing this one, but fair warning, it will give you goose bumps. It is a cold snowy,icy adventure filled game. You are stranded in an icy summit, and must use your innovation to make your way down to an area where you can move on. The graphics are very good, as well as the music which didn't get on my nerves. The hint system is so good, you almost don't need to use the strategy guide. You can switch difficulty levels at any point in the game. The hos are very player friendly and easy to navigate. The mini games are enjoyable but not all that challenging. I thought the game was long enough, and the bonus game was nice as well. Bundle up fishies and give this one a try for some chilly fun and adventure.
December 13, 2012