Deadly Voltage: Rise of the Invincible
3.3
5
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Hidden object
Found the game a little boring. The HOG were easy and I would have liked a few more items that you had to interact with
also not enough puzzles. I also found the story a bit disjointed. I think this game would appeal to those new to HOG as the hint button does tell you where to go next if you get stuck. I did not completely finish the game as it was not taxing enough, but definately worth trying the trial.
January 24, 2013
Based on the demo...
I quite enjoyed playing this game; I liked the bluesy music, the graphics are good, and it's not too difficult nor too easy. Not something you can really sink your teeth into but nice way to while away the time and relax. I haven't decided to buy it yet as I'm worried (possibly without good reason) that it might be a little short but I will probably use one of my free coupons for it anyway.
January 23, 2013
Too many cluttered HOs
I only played the demo. Good graphics but it was spoiled by the HOs. They were junk piles, need really good eyesight to spot the items. Also you play in silence, I thought there was something wrong with my pc at the beginning. Just as I started to warm to the game one of the horrible HOs would pop up and spoil it. I would'nt buy it.
January 22, 2013
no, thanks
tried to like it but couldn't even bring myself to finish the demo. game was probably ok when first released, but that must have been a very long time ago.
January 22, 2013
Really?????
Hi Folks,
Don't waste your time on this one. I deleted after 30 min of the demo. Music is horrible, story line is lame. Big Fish, I can't believe you released this one!
January 22, 2013
vere good for me
i like the game and it is vere good too play
January 23, 2013
Really poor quality and really no story line worth noting
The game doesn't give much of a story line other than non narrated scenes. I was pretty bored with the majority of the game. The hidden object scenes were nice, but thats the only thing I really enjoyed
January 22, 2013
On the Fence
Can't decide if I like this one enough to buy. The demo was okay, but graphics aren't great. Level of challenge is ho-hum. Is it worth $7? Think I'll look around and see if I can find something else......
January 22, 2013
VERY BORING
I PLAYED FOR 20 MINS. MADE MYSELF GO THAT LONG.GAME IS AN OLD GAME, HOS PUZZLES AN MAP.
January 22, 2013
Potential unrealized...undeveloped storyline, boring gameplay
TITLE?Deadly Voltage: Rise of the Invincible
VERSION?Standard Edition (demo)
DEVELOPER?Alawar
GENRE?Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure
STORYLINE?You're delivering a package to a scientist when a mysterious forcefield surrounds the town, trapping you within. A strange force that can travel through electrical lines seems to have taken over the town. Fortunately, the scientist is in communication with you?and knows how to stop it.
OVERVIEW?For a "world in peril" type of game, this moved along like a snail through molasses. The voltage did not appear to be deadly, nor those rising invincible. I did play the entire demo, merely to see if the pace of the game would increase past "arthritic elephant." Alas, it was not to be. The lack of drama was aided by the jaunty piano music, inappropriate to the game theme.
GAMEPLAY?Standard point 'n' click adventure, heavy on the HO scenes (which are junk piles), with some puzzles and mini-games, none of which were difficult.
INTERFACE?Journal: Yes; it records the story and stores clues. Map: Yes, and it's a jump map. Hints: Recharge fairly quickly. Specials: None. Strategy Guide: N/A. Other: Nothing else special to mention.
TECHNICAL?No issues.
GRAPHICS?Quite well done, actually. Probably the best part of this game.
CUTSCENES?Good 3D animation. Shame it was wasted.
MUSIC?Upbeat piano which was bizarrely inappropriate to the storyline.
SOUND?Not much in the way of ambient sound; most of the scenes were silent. Game sounds are cutesy robotic noises.
VOICEOVER?None.
SUMMARY?I'm a bit at a loss here. Clearly, the storyline was intended to be menacing, judging by the title and the anxiety of the scientist when he communicates with you. But the game doesn't follow through at all. You, the player, are never menaced, frightened, threatened, or bothered in any way. There's no element of drama here, no feeling you should rush to save the world. It's frankly impossible to become immersed into this game.
And that's just a shame, because with different music, some voiceovers, and some work on the storyline, this could have been an excellent game. As it stands, I can't recommend it unless you have severe, intractable insomnia.
April 4, 2013