I loved The Night Circus. I would like to see it made it a movie, I thought it was very visual.
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Dark & Eerie Games Thread
kac- Posts : 189
Join date : 2011-12-29
djrum- Posts : 1073
Join date : 2013-08-12
Location : Ohio
Oh my gosh, Genki, I just love the Rachel Morgan series!!!!! I also think Kim Harrison originally planned for it to be only 8 books total, but she's exceeded that limit, so a big HOORAY for her!!!!! 
"The Night Circus" was mentioned somewhere in CCC at BF. I'd read a preview of it & then forgot all about it.
I finally remembered & ordered it and can't wait to start reading.
"The Night Circus" was mentioned somewhere in CCC at BF. I'd read a preview of it & then forgot all about it.
I finally remembered & ordered it and can't wait to start reading.
genkicoll- Posts : 8429
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Age : 50
Location : Pacific Northwest
I look forward to seeing what you think of the books in The Reading Room! If you don't see a topic you need, please start one 
Oh! I knew The Night Circus sounded familiar -- Esme has a topic for it here: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.
Oh! I knew The Night Circus sounded familiar -- Esme has a topic for it here: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern._________________
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Frodo- Posts : 1428
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Kac, that must have been scary! So glad you're okay! 
Genki, yep, gotta love those dragons.
If you've ever wondered where the dragons in my signature come from... just take a look HERE 
Esme, lol, love your review.
Genki, yep, gotta love those dragons.
If you've ever wondered where the dragons in my signature come from... just take a look HERE Esme, lol, love your review.
Esme- Posts : 1179
Join date : 2013-06-12
Age : 56
Location : The Motor City
Ohhh I did love Night Circus! I hope you will too! 
As far as my brand of "reviews" goes... as long as it keeps you guys from wasting good money on bad games (and makes you laugh) then I'm happy to be of service!
I might have to review Farmscapes.... hoooo boy, could I go to town on that one, and yet, I can't seem to stop playing it right now. LOL!
As far as my brand of "reviews" goes... as long as it keeps you guys from wasting good money on bad games (and makes you laugh) then I'm happy to be of service!
I might have to review Farmscapes.... hoooo boy, could I go to town on that one, and yet, I can't seem to stop playing it right now. LOL!
djrum- Posts : 1073
Join date : 2013-08-12
Location : Ohio
Oh, please review Farmscapes, Esme. Is it anything like Gardenscapes? I tried Gardenscapes and it wasn't too bad. I kind of liked it, but I figured I'd get bored quickly.
And I really don't like decorating...except for my house. I like decorating my house after a fresh coat of paint!
And I really don't like decorating...except for my house. I like decorating my house after a fresh coat of paint!
genkicoll- Posts : 8429
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I LOVE Farmscapes! It's a match-3 game with at least three different styles you can choose from when decorating. There are occasional hidden object scenes, and an almost-directionless adventure element to it. No worries, though, 'cause there is a hint button in case you can't figure out what to do 
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RenaissanceMom- Posts : 785
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Well I know that cute little purple dragon cause my DD used to play Spyro all. the. time. LOLFrodo wrote:Genki, yep, gotta love those dragons.
djrum- Posts : 1073
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Location : Ohio
I'm playing Mystery of Unicorn Castle 2 and beware...there are gigantic rats everywhere in this game!
Made all the more yucky because the special FX are pretty darn cool!
Made all the more yucky because the special FX are pretty darn cool!
djrum- Posts : 1073
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Location : Ohio
Esme, I got the beta for Worlds Apart: Falling Through the Air for a Really Long Time, too!
I don't like it at all! I've only played for about 10 minutes & I'm bored to tears. I doubt I'll make it through the whole beta.
I don't like it at all! I've only played for about 10 minutes & I'm bored to tears. I doubt I'll make it through the whole beta.
Esme- Posts : 1179
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Isn't it boring??? I did the whole thing. I guess it gets better? But not really. It was kind of disappointing because the premise seemed a bit different from the same old, same old we usually get. I wouldn't buy it though, especially as a CE.
Farmscapes is a hoot! It's totally silly, but sometimes I really enjoy a M3 if it's well done. Genki is right though, the "adventure" part is totally directionless and basically nonsensical. Also, Grandpa Joe is THE laziest farmer I have ever seen! I know farmers. They ain't lazy folk. Farmer Joe is more concerned about his hammock than the shopping mall encroaching on his property. And his grandson, Tom the Potato Boy, is a nutjob. STILL... I'm enjoying it thoroughly! LOL
Farmscapes is a hoot! It's totally silly, but sometimes I really enjoy a M3 if it's well done. Genki is right though, the "adventure" part is totally directionless and basically nonsensical. Also, Grandpa Joe is THE laziest farmer I have ever seen! I know farmers. They ain't lazy folk. Farmer Joe is more concerned about his hammock than the shopping mall encroaching on his property. And his grandson, Tom the Potato Boy, is a nutjob. STILL... I'm enjoying it thoroughly! LOL
djrum- Posts : 1073
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Location : Ohio
I finished the Worlds Apart beta this morning and I agree with you, Esme.
The game did have a few good qualities, but it was too slow-paced. The "flying through the air" intro scene was stupid & pointless.
(Did you know we could move our character whilst in flight? I got bored watching, so I started moving my mouse around)
Anyhow, I mentioned all this in my critique of the game, along with the good stuff.
The game did have a few good qualities, but it was too slow-paced. The "flying through the air" intro scene was stupid & pointless.
(Did you know we could move our character whilst in flight? I got bored watching, so I started moving my mouse around)
Anyhow, I mentioned all this in my critique of the game, along with the good stuff.
Esme- Posts : 1179
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Yeah, I got bored while she was falling too, so I started flying her around the screen. Didn't make it any more interesting though.
It was a sad, lame little game.
But seriously though... she's falling through the air for a LONG time. I don't care if she can't remember who she is, or any of that other stupid crap. If I wake up and I'm plummeting through the air to what should be my certain doom, I'm pretty sure my only inner dialogue would be, "OH CRAP I'M FALLING AND I'M GOING TO DIE!! HELP ME! OH NOOOO! AAACCCKKKK!!!"
Her whole "Gee, I wonder what I'm doing here and who I am" spiel was irritating and stupid.
It was a sad, lame little game.
But seriously though... she's falling through the air for a LONG time. I don't care if she can't remember who she is, or any of that other stupid crap. If I wake up and I'm plummeting through the air to what should be my certain doom, I'm pretty sure my only inner dialogue would be, "OH CRAP I'M FALLING AND I'M GOING TO DIE!! HELP ME! OH NOOOO! AAACCCKKKK!!!"
Her whole "Gee, I wonder what I'm doing here and who I am" spiel was irritating and stupid.
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djrum- Posts : 1073
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Location : Ohio
Since it was taking so long for her to fall, once I found out she was mobile, I thought we were supposed to crash her into the other characters who kept popping up. You know, kind of like a "Death Race" (the movie) thing.
I did like the hidden object scenes though!
I really shouldn't play Burnout on the PS2 and then beta a game...
I did like the hidden object scenes though!
I really shouldn't play Burnout on the PS2 and then beta a game...
genkicoll- Posts : 8429
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djrum wrote:I really shouldn't play Burnout on the PS2 and then beta a game...
Y'all be sure to remind us of how boring the game is when it comes out! I'm so bad at remembering names...
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Esme- Posts : 1179
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I'm not kidding (okay, maybe I am) when I say that this game could be used as anesthesia. 
luvtoread- Posts : 1171
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Age : 64
Location : Johnstown, NY
Hi everyone. Enjoying the posts about the boring, falling woman doing some deep
pondering.
genki--I just finished Memoria. Thoroughly enjoyed it, more than #1. The one thing I am
a little fuzzy on in the storyline is what roll Satinav played in #1. Number 2 makes his role in the scheme of things more clear.
Hope you get to play it soon. Like after your done moving (have you found a new place yet?)
True Fear is out today in SE. Unless someone lets me know that I would really be missing
out on the Bonus, I am definitely going to buy.
I started Bluebeard's Castle: Son of the Heartless. Reminds me of Drawn. Sorry for all the blue.
Seems to be stuck on this color.
R
pondering.
genki--I just finished Memoria. Thoroughly enjoyed it, more than #1. The one thing I am
a little fuzzy on in the storyline is what roll Satinav played in #1. Number 2 makes his role in the scheme of things more clear.
Hope you get to play it soon. Like after your done moving (have you found a new place yet?)
True Fear is out today in SE. Unless someone lets me know that I would really be missing
out on the Bonus, I am definitely going to buy.
I started Bluebeard's Castle: Son of the Heartless. Reminds me of Drawn. Sorry for all the blue.
Seems to be stuck on this color.
R
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 61
Location : Western Australia
I liked the bonus chapter.
I can't remember anything else, and I've not done a review for the bonus content, so can't help more
- Spoiler:
- It covers you trying to get into the asylum to find out the truth
I can't remember anything else, and I've not done a review for the bonus content, so can't help more
Frodo- Posts : 1428
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Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
Luvtoread, the bonus chapter is nice to play, but not essential.
The main story ends with a 'To Be Continued' thing, leading up to Part 2.
The main story ends with a 'To Be Continued' thing, leading up to Part 2.
luvtoread- Posts : 1171
Join date : 2012-09-06
Age : 64
Location : Johnstown, NY
Thank you both. I can happily get the SE then!
Frodo--Not sure if you already know this, but Steam has a FTP game called Dragons and
Titans.
I just went in and checked to make sure I had the name right. Apparently it is automatically
added to our library as it claims I already own it.
Frodo--Not sure if you already know this, but Steam has a FTP game called Dragons and
Titans.
I just went in and checked to make sure I had the name right. Apparently it is automatically
added to our library as it claims I already own it.
Frodo- Posts : 1428
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Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
Luvtoread, thanks for telling me, but I'm not really a fan of steam, or 'free' to play games. But thanks though.
luvtoread- Posts : 1171
Join date : 2012-09-06
Age : 64
Location : Johnstown, NY
I am not one for FTP either. But I know you love your Dragons. I must say, tho, I've been with Steam for about 2 years now and really the games they sell. Plus I do like the facts they
have the achievements to go with their games.
There are a few over there who were once at BF CC on the Adventure Games thread.
Great group. They are the ones over at Challengers now, if you ever want to wander
over there.
have the achievements to go with their games.
There are a few over there who were once at BF CC on the Adventure Games thread.
Great group. They are the ones over at Challengers now, if you ever want to wander
over there.
kac- Posts : 189
Join date : 2011-12-29
I use Steam all the time and don't have any problem with it. I am "online" almost all the time though, so haven't tried to play any games offline. I will admit their sales are what keeps me broke!
I haven't played a whole lot of F2P games, but I have played some. I like the free aspects, but can't see myself spending a whole lot of money once I run into difficulty. I know someone who is around Level 440 in Candy Crush and hasn't paid a cent.
I haven't played a whole lot of F2P games, but I have played some. I like the free aspects, but can't see myself spending a whole lot of money once I run into difficulty. I know someone who is around Level 440 in Candy Crush and hasn't paid a cent.
genkicoll- Posts : 8429
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luvtoread wrote:genki--I just finished Memoria. Thoroughly enjoyed it, more than #1. The one thing I am
a little fuzzy on in the storyline is what roll Satinav played in #1. Number 2 makes his role in the scheme of things more clear.
Hope you get to play it soon. Like after your done moving (have you found a new place yet?)
Awesome! I don't own it yet, but it's #2 on my must-buy list, after The Walking Dead: Season 2.
No, we don't know where we're going yet. I looked around a little bit, but not seriously, yet. We got the official notice that we need to leave yesterday. My biggest problem right now is that I accidentally ate some wheat on Thursday, and I've still not "detoxed" from it. I feel awful. *sigh* For the past few days, all I've been able to do is some basic housework, like laundry.
Well, better now than when it's actually time to move! _________________
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kac- Posts : 189
Join date : 2011-12-29
Sorry you've been feeling bad Genki. I hope you detox soon.
Good luck finding a new home.
Good luck finding a new home.
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