Pretty good but hard on lefties
Great animation and fun puzzles. Transportation map works well. I just wish there was a left handed option for playing OR make the pop up boxes reduce by clicking outside the box and not have to touch the “X” on the right hand side of the pop up box to get back to the main page. Very tiresome for lefties.
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This is the OLD release. BEWARE of deceptive sales
Just a follow up review to join up with the review I posted on the "new release" version of this game.
BigFish has been releasing 2-6month old games and presenting them as new. Many customers have complained about this within the review sections..since they are purchasing the same game twice due to deceptive business tactics.
BigFish has been releasing 2-6month old games and presenting them as new. Many customers have complained about this within the review sections..since they are purchasing the same game twice due to deceptive business tactics.
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Pretty good, but...
Not their best, but playable.
Awesome
Great game. Ali like it.
Not worth the time
I didn't even finish it. I just wasn't compelled to. I think I am done with Big Fish games. They started off creepy enough to be fun and challenging enough to be worth the money spent. But things have gone downhill since and there's no end in sight. I can't bring myself to spend another penny on a HOG in this vein (and I have bought many). Oakville offers nothing new, has a ridiculous storyline, way too much back and forth, and yet again, objects being used in silly ways. Save your money and go buy a Telltale game instead.
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Eipix Does It Again!
Only 4 stars because you cannot customize the Hint and Skip refresh rate.
Otherwise, an excellent game!
Otherwise, an excellent game!
Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville by LynxMinx
Based on the amazing KimTwilight, I am playing this game out of boredom. Don't even bother with the Twin Candles game by G5! Pricy, no map, long loading between locations, tons of word list HOS, and can't choose expert mode!
Please welcome Izzyoc to our team. He or she has made me aware of a bunch of upcoming games from BigFish that SHOULD be blockbusters, as well as being a good reviewer. We need people like this on the DTE if we want to keep getting great games. I will get back to you with my review! Also bear in mind we have at long last a new 1000 Doors!
On to the game. It was very good but I am telling you, EIPIX, don't rest on your laurels just yet, because I am not going to give you a full 5 stars! You need to start giving us a useful journal or diary, because I could not explain the storyline if I tried. Also, although objectives were regularly updated, the task list should not have been inconveniently located in the menu; we should have had a task listed on a useful tab in the game. There were 3 levels of difficulty from which to choose, but no left-handed mode. Loading was close to instantaneous between locations. There was an excellent teleport map marked (if so chosen) to get you to any of the many locations throughout the game, and at least there was a map tab so you do not have to exit the game. In each one you must collect a morphing object. Inventory was labeled and there were plus items to assemble. The HO scenes were interesting and varied, and if you didn't wish to do the HO scene, you could play Match-3 instead. The graphics were decent but not as crisp or sharp, or as beautiful as I would have liked. The cut-scenes were also a bit boring. This game was a decent length and had a bonus adventure, but I still found it a bit short. There was a nice variety of puzzles and games. Some were embedded within another puzzle, which is always a surprise that I enjoy! A lot were rotational and those I don't love but I forced myself to do them anyway. It pays to sharpen your minds, everybody! The hint system was not a spoiler-type, and of course there was a strategy guide on the BigFish website. I found inventory placement a bit glitchy at times, but there were no fatal flaws or game crashes. All in all this was a good solid game, but there was nothing exceptional about it. We like gimmicks, like being given magical artifacts or amulets to use. We also love portals and potions! At least you were kind enough not to make us endure RATS! I would definitely play a sequel as I am a big fan of the series, but give us a longer game, with better graphics, and an in-game map and journal. I would like to be able to follow the story better.
Lynxie sends lots of ❤️💋😘 to the Dream Team Elite, and to our newest member, IZZYOC!
Please welcome Izzyoc to our team. He or she has made me aware of a bunch of upcoming games from BigFish that SHOULD be blockbusters, as well as being a good reviewer. We need people like this on the DTE if we want to keep getting great games. I will get back to you with my review! Also bear in mind we have at long last a new 1000 Doors!
On to the game. It was very good but I am telling you, EIPIX, don't rest on your laurels just yet, because I am not going to give you a full 5 stars! You need to start giving us a useful journal or diary, because I could not explain the storyline if I tried. Also, although objectives were regularly updated, the task list should not have been inconveniently located in the menu; we should have had a task listed on a useful tab in the game. There were 3 levels of difficulty from which to choose, but no left-handed mode. Loading was close to instantaneous between locations. There was an excellent teleport map marked (if so chosen) to get you to any of the many locations throughout the game, and at least there was a map tab so you do not have to exit the game. In each one you must collect a morphing object. Inventory was labeled and there were plus items to assemble. The HO scenes were interesting and varied, and if you didn't wish to do the HO scene, you could play Match-3 instead. The graphics were decent but not as crisp or sharp, or as beautiful as I would have liked. The cut-scenes were also a bit boring. This game was a decent length and had a bonus adventure, but I still found it a bit short. There was a nice variety of puzzles and games. Some were embedded within another puzzle, which is always a surprise that I enjoy! A lot were rotational and those I don't love but I forced myself to do them anyway. It pays to sharpen your minds, everybody! The hint system was not a spoiler-type, and of course there was a strategy guide on the BigFish website. I found inventory placement a bit glitchy at times, but there were no fatal flaws or game crashes. All in all this was a good solid game, but there was nothing exceptional about it. We like gimmicks, like being given magical artifacts or amulets to use. We also love portals and potions! At least you were kind enough not to make us endure RATS! I would definitely play a sequel as I am a big fan of the series, but give us a longer game, with better graphics, and an in-game map and journal. I would like to be able to follow the story better.
Lynxie sends lots of ❤️💋😘 to the Dream Team Elite, and to our newest member, IZZYOC!
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Phantasmat
This is one of those 'can't stop until you're finished' type of games!!! The Dev's when above and beyond most of the games that I play @ BF! It's awesome, you'll love it...seriously!!!
Awesome Game
This is probably the best game I have played on Big Fish, please carry more games like this one!
Creepy fun! 👻
I enjoyed playing this, but it's definitely on the gruesome side. The artwork was nice and there is a good transporting map which shows current tasks. The puzzles are ok, but nothing too hard, and hops, also option to play match 3.
Steph
I love this game!! Everything about it was great!! Can't wait for part 2!!
Oakville
Before I purchase a game, I always read what the gamers have to say. This is a 5 Star game so I have to thank all of you. Key West Jessa
Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville
Eipix keeps on delivering the goods! Excellent game in all areas. Eipix gives good game play length for your money. If you're waiting for me to say something bad about the game -- don't. It's all good!
High quality game
No glitches, pretty long gameplay. Im getting pretty bored of the horror-themed games from big fish though!
First time playing Oakville
I'm kinda liking this Oakville game it's interesting and kinda scary too, I think it's worth playing this game.
Fantastic!
Yes, fantastic. Read the rest of the reviews. They backup my five stars!!!
Zenzilla
Now this is how a game is supposed to be!
Great game
Great story, good mini games. Long game
Love it
I love how this game makes you use your brain and think! A lot of fun
Good game
So far so good. Great puzzles, hops, map, graphics. Very enjoyable. Worth the price.
