Maestro: Music from the Void
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Still excellent!! (Differences to the CE) :)
Played the Collector's Edition of this game and tried this one to find any differences:
I was positively surprised, when I realized, that ERS increased their development in this 3rd Maestro game:
Same graphics quality as in all the other ERS games: a bit old-fashioned, but very clear and detailed. We have 3 modes to choose from. Hint shows you the direction where to go to and refills quite fast.
Attached to the inventory you?ll get a violin, which starts glowing when it should be used, (for example to scare away those shadows or fast growing of trees). You?ll find several different music-sheets for different purposes during the game.
Lots of minigames, not very challenging but fun come along with lots of different HOS. The good old HOS, where you search items from a list and those, where only shapes are shown. Found items have to be combined with others, until you get the final item for your inventory. There are also some mini-puzzles integrated.
You?ll have a very good and detailed journal but no map. I didn?t really miss a map, as found items are used soon.
The 25 music instruments, which we could collect in the CE are still present, but we are not able to pick them up...
This game ends conclusively after 4 hours. Bonus-chapter offered in the CE is not really necessary. Perfect game to spend one of your game credits!!!
March 1, 2013
Superb SE! This Maestro is pure entertainment!
Take the challenge, and save the students! Use the Maestro?s violin to dispel the Shadows! A spooky undertaking, but great fun. If you liked the first two Maestro games, this one will not disappoint.
The overall theme is dark but the artwork is beautifully drawn and the music is mesmerizing. Once again ERS has given us outstanding visuals and sound. Fabulous cutscenes and well-acted voice overs enhance the adventure, and you don't have to be musically inclined to really enjoy the gameplay.
The opening cutscene is stunning! It draws you into the story. When roses turn to skulls, the scene is set for what is to come. The story plays out with plenty of colour. The sinister tone is enriched by vivid graphics.
The hint recharges quickly in casual. Inventory is used quickly so the lack of a map is not an issue. A journal keeps track of important information. Black bars provide instructions when you obtain a new object, so you won't likely miss the SG. With three modes of play and the option to disable the black bars in hard mode, the degree of challenge is the choice of the player.
I especially liked the interactivity of the HOS. Shapes instead of a list and, once an item is located, it is used to find another. The puzzle content is relevant to the story and fun to solve.
This game is totally engaging. Where but Vienna could you find such an intriguing combination of music, mystery and madness!
Based on the demo an my enjoyment of the CE, I highly recommend that you give it a try!
March 1, 2013
MAESTRO PLEASE!
Worth buying in either format however the CE does have collectables of various musical instruments. The "shadows" are on the loose, and only the meastro's mucic can control them. Your journey begins in the vienna school of music where two talented young musicians have been taken as they were taking private lessons! Now you must search for clues and collect evidence as you throw vases on the ground, and rip open chairs as well as fix just about every lock in the town! The puzzles are pretty simple, repeat the correct sequence of piano keys played, match two alike items, or complete the three color coded sections of flutes. The HO's are a mixture of listed items to find and silloutted items that are interactive such as find a lever, put the lever on the light panel put lever in correct position and recieve another item on the list. The only part I thought was odd was the fact that the collectables were still there and it looked like something you need to click on but you don't. A good hint system that recharges quickly and no penalties for skipping the puzzles.
March 1, 2013
Short but sweet
I liked the 1st Maestro the best. But this was OK. Finished the demo in 40 minutes on casual. But the end of the demo is 31% of the way through the story. That means the game is slightly over 2 hours long for me.
Short games are no buys for me.
March 2, 2013
Maestro Should Retire
Very disappointed, the demo was ok and I thought it would get better...not! No map so there was alot of back and forth. l like having plenty of mini games, but they were super easy. The graphics were grainy and some of the items in the HOS were incorrectly named. Overall, it wasn't up to the standards I have come to expect from this developer. I think the first one of the series was the best.
March 5, 2013
maestro music from the void
Dissapointed with this game ,loved the other Maestro games so bought this one straight away, but wish I had,nt. It was very short and just kept wandering from place to place without much reason . In my opinion It Is A waste of money.
March 4, 2013
Another good Sequel
I first played the "try me" in the Collector's Edition and when it came off that the next day I purchased it. I think this one is holding up to all the rest. If you liked the others, this is a game for you. Beautifully drawn, good sound and voice and music. Storyline is very interesting and will keep you interested. The mini-games are very good and there is lots to do and think about. You have many places to go and you have to remember what to do when you get there. The help button is good. The game moves along smoothly and keeps you busy. I enjoyed playing it and will play it again. I hope you enjoy it too!!
March 3, 2013
Good Game
I have one of the others in the series and this one is as good as the other. It is shorter than I recall the other to be, but that does not stop if from being a fun game.
The fun factor is there along with suspense. I like the hint which I found I didn't need very often. You get to travel all over and, even I, didn't get lost.
The graphics are exceptional as are the voice overs and the sound. I have to admit that after a while, I did turn the music down a bit and I'll not be attending any violin concerts in the near future, but it isn't so annoying that it detracts from the game.
The level of challenge was a bit surprising. The Hidden Objects were for the most part easy and the Mini games, while not too difficult, I did find myself skipping several, because for the life of me I could not figure out what I was suppose to do.
The story line is really interesting and if you have any of the others in the series you know what it is going to be. However, there is an end to this one and it doesn't leave you hanging as to what happened.
All in all it was a good and I bought it. Guess that is about as good a recommendation as I can give.
March 3, 2013
Good and easy
This is a pretty good game just like the others. Sometimes the music could be not so much. has voice over and good graphics. The hunt button works good if needed. Seems pretty easy so far. The HOS are easy and so are most of the puzzles. The HOS are different.
March 30, 2013
Bravo!
I love this game and the music. I love Franois!!!
March 12, 2013