Hidden Expedition: The Pearl Hack 1.0.0 + Redeem Codes

I'm not sure why, but I am enjoying this game much more than the first time I played it. Maybe I've changed the way I view games. This one is colorful and historical. I love history. The sparkles are extra fun and lovely. My favorite games have the best sparkles :) If the visual experience is top notch, that's 75% of the game's success, in my opinion. Moving the pieces about was smooth. The mini games were interesting, although a couple were too hard to understand - it seemed parts were missing. The HOPs were much too easy and unremarkable. Good game and still extremely playable!

Although I love this series, I did not love this game. I cannot and will not rate a game 5 stars when I feel it is flawed.
You could customize settings. The storyline was easy to follow. There was no cohesive journal but objectives were regularly updated. The graphics embodied the culture of each nation one visited; however they lacked visual acuity and should have been way crisper. Inventory was labeled and there were complex items to assemble. There was a marked teleport map to transport you instantaneously between locations. At each location you must collect a key symbol; the indicator changes from a pale yellow to a bright golden hue. You must also collect fact cards, which impart knowledge and are enjoyable to read. There wasn’t a plethora of tasks at most locations. The HO scenes were not extraordinary and it would have been nice if an alternative puzzle had been provided. The puzzles/games were for the most part on the trickier side; I like to find solutions so at least there were some new ones and they weren’t simplistic. On occasion there were some touch screen sensitivity issues, but they weren’t overly noticeable. This game was extremely short even inclusive of the bonus adventure.
I deducted stars for length, graphics and lack of enjoyment. My actual rating will be 3.5 stars.
Happy gaming, everyone!
UPDATE: to those of you who haven’t played Noir Chronicles, it was a winner!

H.E. Series has always been known for its attention to detail (each game plays as a stand alone) and this latest offering is no exception! Immaculate details, gorgeous artwork, and interesting facts. Gameplay is smooth, storyline is action packed and around every corner is a new surprise! I never would have guessed I’d be going toe to toe with a ninja! Perhaps the best part is all the personality they give those characters you interact with....like the one ninja playing around with the pearl and his sidekick whaps him and tells him to knock it off all without a word. It’s just a hoot! Verdict: Buy and enjoy!

I don’t get the reviews saying the puzzles were too difficult...?? I did this game with my 4-year-old. The clues and hidden objects made sense and were not so far apart that he couldn’t remember where we saw something or needed an object. The gameplay was separated into very manageable sections. Also, it was not creepy or gory, which is nice for playing as a family. Loved it!

This game seemed promising at first. I especially enjoyed being caught under water! There were lots of creative problems to solve, but as the game went on, they became harder, not as interesting, and frustrating. The game play is way too small for iPhones. I couldn’t scroll through my items without activating the map. Most puzzles I couldn’t solve because the parts were too small on my phone. The HOPs were ok, and the story went nowhere. What did the pearl have to do with anything. Guess I’m just confused. Don’t pay full price for this one, folks.

Unlike previous versions of Hidden Expeditions, this one is extremely hard to play, with very little flow in logic of what to do in each scene. I found myself constantly stuck, and I’m no newbie. There was one scene where the character the player assumes is handcuffed to chair, yet the next move was to reach a cabinet on the desk which was too far away for anything else on the desk.
Hidden Expeditions used to be a safe bet for purchase, and I bought this one before I even began to play. I don’t think I’ll finish and will delete it. Such a shame. Game designers, please do better next time and don’t waste our time and money.

With many of the HO games, I don’t pay a lot of attention to the story. This one (focused on Venice) kept me interested throughout. I also enjoyed the variety of games and puzzles, although some of the puzzle directions could have been clearer.

I also enjoyed the graphics and illustrations.

Very good story taking through Venice and talking about Marco Polo. Good mini games and HOPs. Not much horror, so that was pleasant. Just some ninjas. Very cool. Now I even completed it a second time though and it was fun still.

Right after I purchased this game went downhill. From the storyline to the mini games that have little instruction and too complex. I finished the main game and tried to play bonus game but was stuck right from beginning trying to put the ring into the mini puzzle. No matter how much I try to drag to the center it won’t work. Want my money back !

The hidden “key” objects don’t change color when located. I forget whether or not I have already found a key when moving back and forth.

Also, the Hint button usually does not transport to the next scene. It usually states to move on, or words to that effect.

The puzzles are complicated, so I skipped most of them. I wish there would be two levels - easy and hard. Too many pieces of equipment to assemble. This bores me.

I enjoyed the varied HOPs. Very inventive, and some in-game puzzles within the HOPs.

Worth the $3.99 price.