Chimeras: Tune of Revenge Collector's Edition
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Brilliant!
After purchasing two new release games recently that where utter rubbish I came across this one which restored my faith that there are still good games slowly coming out. I loved it from the start. Great art work, storyline, characters, soundtrack. The HOS where good. Puzzles where challenging but not ridiculously too hard. I really got into the story. The bonus chapter was equally as good as it continued on the story. Unlike some CE going off on another path.
I am wary of purchasing CE games as some are rubbish but this is great!
February 10, 2013
WANNA KEEP PLAYING!
This is my kind of game! The developers have done an excellent job with the graphic quality even though the atmosphere is dark and eerie. Some games tend to be hazy or just to dark to see any detail but this game has paid attention to even the smallest details, from gates to signs, dragons to people and cute little animals. With that being said the game itself has good features such as a map that shows a tasklist for each explored location and allows you to quickly navigate to any area. You get to collect "lost pets" throughout the game and it has a stratagy guide and a good hint system. There is a good mixture of HO's and puzzles and although they aren't anything new, they are still fun to do and some of the puzzles are challenging but you can skip them after a little bit with no penalities. Great game....have fun!
February 9, 2013
Simply brilliant!
I think I was hooked right at the beginning with the organ grinder singing Poe's "the raven", and I couldn't leave this game until the very end!
It had everything.......well almost, as there were no achievements to earn. But contained all the other aspects I expect in a CE game. And an actual storyline to go with it.
Stunning graphics, good voice-overs, lovely cut-scenes.
Hidden object scenes were only slightly interactive, and puzzles a tad easy.
Game seemed a fair length - although not really sure as I was too engrossed in the game to pay attention to time.
Bonus chapter followed on from main story, but wasn't essential to it. However, if you like your stories with well-rounded endings, then the bonus chapter is a must.
CE or SE? Definitely the CE, if for no other reason than the story itself.
Highly recommend!
February 9, 2013
Elephant Games does it again!
TITLE?Chimeras: Tune of Revenge
VERSION?Collector's Edition (full game plus bonus gameplay)
DEVELOPER?Elephant Games
GENRE?Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure
STORYLINE?You play the detective, returning to Graysand to solve a 13-year-old cold case. You arrive in the midst of a celebration at which a masked organ grinder is selling penny fortune cards?that are cursed! The first victim to fall prey to a series of mythical beasts appearing seemingly out of nowhere is the Mayor.
The organ grinder claims vengeance for the death of an innocent man, the same cold case you've returned to investigate. Who is innocent and who is guilty in Graysand? It's up to you to find out as you uncover a tangled web of deceit, murder, blackmail, and a long-held conspiracy.
GAMEPLAY?A well-balanced combination of adventure, puzzle, HOS, and mini-games. None of the elements were difficult enough or intrusive enough to jog you out of the story, which I like. I completed the game without hints, but did use the strategy guide a few times. It's not real time, but there is a well-labeled table of contents to orient you.
INTERFACE?Hint and strategy guide at bottom left. Transport map and menu button at bottom right. Hover to access inventory.
TECHNICAL?No issues.
GRAPHICS?Well-rendered 3D objects in both still and animated scenes, while the backgrounds and characters had a more painterly feel to them.
CUTSCENES?Animated cutscenes presented real time events, while a more static comic book style was used to relate the backstory.
MUSIC?Appropriate to each scene, with the volume and drama increasing as the pace of the game stepped up.
SOUND?Both environmental and game sounds were well done.
VOICEOVER?With the small exception of the organ grinder's amalgam of British, Australian, and New Zealand accents, the voiceover acting was well done.
SUMMARY?Elephant Games is rapidly racing to the forefront of HOPA developers. Their overall quality once again shines in "Tune of Revenge," and I highly recommend it. I'm hoping for a sequel involving a character whose fate remained unknown at the end of the game. I can't say more without spoiling it. If you've played, you know who I mean.
February 9, 2013
Finally a CE worth it's weight....only one complaint....still too short.
Loved everything about this game, my favorite type of graphics!!! Great story line - always love a new twist on a timeless love tale. The challenge was perfect for me since I'm not into challenge but entertainment and this game is EXACTLY what I look for in entertainment. Out of 2 developers this is one of my favorites and they delivered. I always hate when the story ends. And although this game is a tiny bit longer than the usual, perhaps because I really took my time with it.... so not sure, wish they would come up with a longer version, one that took 10 hours to complete. Really appreciate the bonus content as there were extra puzzles not in the game, which I was pleased to discover.
February 8, 2013
Excellent Storyline
Better than most of the games they are cranking out any more. It has a good story line. Thought is was relatively easy to play. Very good visual affects and sound.
February 7, 2013
ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I'VE PLAYED YET!!!
SIMPLY PUT..AWESOME GAME EVER..BEST STORYLINE..GRAPHICS WERE INCREDIBLE!!! KUDOS TO THE CREATORS..WE NEED MORE LIKE THIS GAME..HOPEFULLY START A SERIES OF CHIMERAS *hint hint*
February 13, 2013
fun hidden object game
This is my first reveiw, what a fun fun game, bought it as soon as I finished demo. Wanted it right away, no waiting for a good sale price I wanted to play more. I finished the game and will play again later, everything was great in game even the extra play was good. I just had such a good time playing this game I recomend this to all hog gamers who want to lose themselfs in another world. Great great great fun to play.
February 13, 2013
Best game I've bought so far!
I am so glad I downloaded this game! I couldn't download it fast enough after playing the demo! The graphics, sounds, music and the characters were amazing! Well worth the money!
February 11, 2013
Good game and not that hard
this developer has good games. The hint button works good and the game has a good flow. My only complaint is the voice over is hard to understand. The music is good and the graphic is also good. The HOS are easy. Good game to get.
February 11, 2013