Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full) Reviews

Grim Facade - Artist and Pretender - artfully done!

Dracyy

ERS has once again raised the bar. This delightful little masterpiece focuses on Leonardo Da Vinci. A pretender to the throne has taken over Venice and is using Leonardo's own inventions against him to destroy him and everything related to science and art! Discover Da Vinci masterpieces and inventions all through the game as well as facts and stories about the great man. Delightful blend of game, art and history! Labeled inventory, interactive transporting map, custom difficulty, great mini games, custom dialogue that changes the game. The only thing I wish it had was the ability to make or change a profile. I don't like being called player lol. Other than that one minor quirk - fabulous game! Buy and enjoy!

No Pretending Here: This One's a "Work of Art!"

KimTwilight69

A real winner! The story takes place in Florence, Italy, during the lifetime of Leonardo da Vinci with focus on the arts and sciences of the Italian Renaissance. An evil Mage wants to destroy all pieces of art and works of science, and he uses his magic on the townspeople to make terrible prophecies happen. You are a detective who is asked by da Vinci to help defeat the Mage, along with his "hunchback of notre dame" sidekick, and to save the town from his evil grip. Also, what secrets has da Vinci's secret chamber hidden in store? The graphics are stunning with crisp, clear, almost realistic, and beautifully drawn scenes using a palette of soft, rich colors. You can choose from four modes of difficulty, including the beloved option to customize your settings. The inventory is labeled but does not seem to be interactive; items have not required assembly. The map, which is put together in puzzle form, will quickly transport you to desired location; and in custom mode, it will note that a scene has not been completed. So far I have followed along and had no trouble finding things to do. Transition between scenes has been smooth and quick. This game is very busy and has a lot going on. You won't be short on inventory items; there's a multitude of items to collect in each scene. At times in the game, you have an option to choose between two actions that can affect certain outcomes. Throughout your journey, you obtain information regarding the achievements of da Vinci. You obtain a scroll, which holds facts on da Vinci's accomplishments; notes on the different characters you interact with; and replay of cut-scenes labeled as Memories. This was a great addition to the game and is reminiscent of Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian where you learn about some history. You have some mechanical helpers, such as a bird to reach higher ground objects. The HOS are varied and fun, ranging from lists with interaction to progressive silhouette (find and use) and to collecting parts of an object to complete a whole, etc. You can play an alternative bubble shooter game in place of an HOS. The puzzles are varied as well - mostly on the simple side although you can choose a difficulty option for some. They are nicely interwoven into the story's theme; for example, one was to line up nuts of a telescope to reveal da Vinci's flying machine. You collect fans here and there to accumulate hints, but the only collectible items I came across were coins to purchase items to help you progress in the game. The mechanics have been smooth with no glitches thus far. The extras remain locked until completion of the main game; but there is something called a "Sheep's Room", whatever that is. I really don't have anything negative to report other than lack of a back button and that some of the black bar tip grammar was off. An example was, "I wonder where the leader of the Resistance now?", which apparently left out the "is." Even so, this game is one of the better ones compared to some of the recent ones; and I highly recommend it.

Great game

Drosietwo

Beautiful and very interesting. Love the art and science history and graphics are first rate. Only complaint is sometimes items are difficult to pick up or place. Overall a wonderful game..

Good Game

Bernicegross

I'd give this 5 stars but I had trouble with the hint system during part of the game. Also, I found the map pretty useless for most of the game, it would tell you that you had something to do but not in any order.

Lots of fun!

Beth1701

I love it when there is a coherent story line and the puzzles actually fit with the story. This game is engaging and well designed. There are stories within the main plot and some factual, historical information. Well done!

Grim Facade

Amazonmedic

Always a fan of the Grim Facade games, nice and long, challenging puzzles, fun!

Wonderful!!

Rag doll Boys

So loved this "lesson in history" game!!! Easy to use directions and customized setting is my favorite part. Can't wait to play again and anxiously waiting for next game!!

Not confident

M2nogame

I haven't started playing yet. I can't even put my name in. Only says player. Not confident the game itself will even work. Right now wish I hadn't paid for it.

Wish the old Big Fish would come back....

BaxieB

Have been a BF member for years but am getting a little irritated. Free trials are now gone so forced to buy a game. Really like this series so bought because of the discounted price. Played for an hour or so but game froze. Had to uninstall and reinstall. Not sure if this will fix or not but, quite frankly, not wanting to start over to find out. I'm done and asking for a refund. Was at a point in this game where if there'd been a trial I might've had the game crash and never bought in the first place. So sad because I've been a BF fan for years but feel like if they're not confident enough to give a trial I'm done taking the chance.

Excellent!

Waldo4288

Great game. Only negative was that l had to try a few times to get an item to work or respond to my finger touch. Bought it without trying for free which I almost never do. ERS makes great games.