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The Secret Order: The Buried Kingdom by LynxMinx
First of all, thank you to both Dracyy and Izzyoc for looking out for me and warning me about the mouse. I probably would have been afraid of it if I had been blindsided. (For those of you who don't understand my obsession with rodents, we had them in my house growing up and I was terrified)! I have an important question for Izzyoc! I am sorry to sound so ignorant, but when you give us a list of upcoming games (so much appreciated), is the date following the game the date that the game was first developed or actually available to be played on any device? Also if a game has not been played yet, where does the rating come from? I just wanted to clarify it for others who were wondering as well. Do you have any further advice as far as the Puppet Show debacle? I have had it with BigFish! If anyone else accuses us of working for them I will ream them a new one!
On to the game. BigFish, why don't we get more games from Sunward? This game was incredible! Firstly you could customize settings and there was a LEFT-HANDED MODE, yay! The game was absolutely gorgeous and extremely magical. With graphics like those it was a shame that we don't get exquisite wallpapers. The game was a decent length with a bonus adventure, but it seemed short because it was so good that I didn't want it to end. Collectibles included morphing objects and dragon eggs, and once I decided not to bother with them I enjoyed the game way more! Who cares how many you collect; it won't change your life! There was no real journal and it would have helped a bit; however objectives were regularly updated. Inventory was labeled and interactive and there were complex items to assemble. Loading was instantaneous between locations and there was a marked (if so customized) teleport map to transport you. You had an adorable baby dragon to help you reach items and start fires and a magical dragon amulet, which you must charge in order to use. The amulet will provide you with useful information, and I won't spoil it further for anyone. The HO scenes had variation. The puzzles/mini-games had a lot of boring rotational stuff but the game was so much fun that it didn't bother me! You get to do interesting tasks, such as fixing equipment, to finding useful artifacts, to creating elixirs and potions. Inventory usage made sense and it was easy to use because you do not have to drag it, just tap on the item and tap where you want to use it. Trust me that you will be in for some fantastic surprises! Gameplay was extremely smooth! This is one of the best games we have gotten in a while. However, BigFish, nothing is going to make up for you not getting Puppet Show updated and fixed! No excuses!
My actual rating is 4.5 stars, and I only deducted a half star due to lack of a journal and wallpapers and for so many rotational puzzles. The new Ominous Objects is out; BigFish hasn't told us yet! Dracyy and/or Izzyoc, can you please play before me and give me any warnings so that I can muster up courage? Thanks so much! Lynxie sends 💋❤️😘 to the amazing, intrepid and brilliant Dream Team Elite, especially Izzyoc, Dracyy, and KimTwilight; thank you all for taking such great care of me! Happy Thanksgiving to the DTE and all other reviewers!Show lesslynx minx
Satisfied.
I'll have to disagree with some negative comments. I found this game to be all it was c' cracked up to be and more. It was intriguing , theatrical and not easy. I am glad we had a guide! I recommend this to anyone who likes adventure and a chance to be the hero. Thank you😊Montana sundown
Fair but needs work
Painfully slow to respond1999bg
Great in app support for casual users
I'm a hidden object fan, and play these types of games to get to the HOs. However the helpfulness of the hints and easy access to the walkthrough made this truly enjoyable. I'm delighted to see there are others in the series. The best perk of all is pay once. Thank you game developers. You are the best!Show lessSully's mum
OK. Short.
This game was OK, not great, and quite short. The bonus chapter was quite lame and very short, even for a bonus chapter. Why do we no longer get to try the games before purchasing? Maybe because they know we won't buy it if we try it first? I had trouble choosing between 2 and 3 stars. But it worked well and was glitch-free, so I gave it 3.Show lessChele52
The "Secret" Is Out! This One Is Flaming Hot!
The setting depicts a beguiling and captivating fantasy as you are unexpectedly persuaded to enter into a magical and whimsical world where fire-breathing, articulate dragons live alongside humans and are a significant part of society. As you meander along, you will encounter idiosyncratic characters of diverse appearances and cultures who add substance to the plot; each one has his or her own distinct role in benefiting your journey. Furthermore, you must pass tests of incantation, strength, and endurance to prove your worthiness, such as extinguishing a massive fire before receiving permission to return to the city. The graphics are visually lackluster with blotchy, rough-hewn details, which indicate inferior mastery in comparison to some of this developer's more adept peers. On the contrary, the colors are radiantly displayed with some brighter, scintillating tinctures, which contrast against a frequently overcast background to achieve an otherworldly ambiance. You may customize your settings; the various options should please everyone's desires. Inventory is labeled and interactive; items require assembly. The map functions in an orderly fashion allowing for brisk transport to determined, labeled locations, along with marked available tasks. Some of the HOS retain traditional formats, such as word lists; however, others are more demiurgic in presentation. These developers are adroit and sprightly to have envisaged such wondrous concepts; for example, the one where you concoct a potion in a unique and interactive 17-step sequence. Some of the puzzles are crafty in their simplicity; they suit the actions in progress as the story builds. One such example is when you access a computer to find the coordinates of the hidden world; then a puzzle initiates as you slide a ship around a path while making sure that you pass through all of the points. Transition is smooth; no glitches. The collectibles appear to morph and are comprised of assorted objects; they can be well camouflaged. An in-depth journal to chronicle the storyline would have been appreciated, but we never get everything we expect. To sum it all up, I can't complain much about this installment; I enjoyed the nice variety, innovative creativity, and the nautical scenery. I deducted a star for both the lack of a journal and the beeline-oriented gameplay, which diminished any enticing challenges. It's still a worthy purchase.Show lessKimTwilight69
Buried Kingdom - simply fabulous
Original storyline, gorgeous artwork, transporting indicated map and a baby dragon helper. What more could you ask for? Varied HO, sane mini games, morphing objects and dragon eggs to collect. Small mouse but you already have the cheese so no biggie. Custom difficulty and left hand mode available! Verdict: buy and enjoy! Fans of the series will appreciate the fresh storyline. Newcomers will probably want to grab past installments after this one. Each plays as a stand alone and any backstory needed for the plot is helpfully provided via cut scenes. Enjoy! And remember- there be Dragons!Show lessDracyy
Me1936
A very good game, however, it would be great if you knew how many eggs and morphing objects you needed to collect. Would also suggest that the guide button was not next to the hint button.Me1936
Secret Order: Don't bury me now! I'm enjoying this game ...
Great addition to the Secret Order series from Sunward Games!
The story: You're still playing the same character as in the previous games (but it's not necessary to have played them before); however you are not on a mission for the Griffin Order this time, but rather taking a holiday visiting a friend. As to be expected however, everything takes a left turn when your friend is kidnapped after making an important discovery. Story is engaging and moves along at a decent pace. One small mouse in the dock scene so far.
Game mechanics: Customizable mode of play, as well as transportable map. Little to no lag in moving between scenes
The goodies: there are collectable dragon eggs and morphing objects, but not always in each scene, which gets a bit tricky since you never know if you've collected all of them!
Upcoming Games from Big Fish Games:
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Hidden Expedition: Fountain of Youth (4.3 stars, Eipix, Jan. '16)
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