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

Grim Facade:The Artist and the Pretender

bodekins

I liked the game play; it was lengthy and challenging in parts. The map was somewhat misleading, in that it didn't necessarily tell you which areas needed immediate action, and the hint took you in a sometimes never-ending loop. But the main reason I didn't give this a 5 was because of the ungrammatical, often puzzling language in the instructions. If you're going to use English in the game, have a native speaker review it before you publish.

GREAT GAME

Sandy-ii

Big Fish really did it with this game. Lots of hidden object games with a twist on several. Loads of mini games. Interesting plot. Great game guide if needed.

Great puzzles and variety but lacks finish

blueflier

This so easily could have been another 5 star game. But there are some pretty big problems with Pretender that a good run through QA would have resolved. The good: Great variety of puzzles and minigames. Fun storyline with choices to make and consequences based on them. History of Leonardo and his inventions is interesting, too. 4.5 stars for puzzles and innovative ideas. The bad: exact tapping points in many places ...arrrrgh, hugely annoying. Had to use hints to find out where to tap even though I knew what to do. The map is teleporting, but almost worthless, as it just lets you know if the scene is completed but not if there is something you can do at present. Use of English is awful. Hints are not that helpful, but do work when you know what to do, but you need to know exactly where to tap. 1.25 stars for map and really sloppy quality control. I am frustrated with this because it could have been so good. So, I Can't recommend it, even though it has so much going for it. 3'ish stars.

No glitches, unhelpful map

Zoorama123

Finding the little invention pieces is fun. The map is not at all directive, just done, not done. Very limited hints but mainly did not need them. Found a few of the puzzles challenging. Worth the lower up front price.

Meh...

Cati xx

I was not too impressed with this one for several reasons...it had potential but fell flat. It wasn't all bad, and some parts were interesting but I felt that the game was poorly done and the storyline did not flow well.. Apart from not being able to place objects easily several times.. Some of the puzzles were a strain to maneuver ... Some things just did not even make any sense.. Like feeding the pigeons? Then a bunch of items appear like magic? And the characters seemed off and did not mesh well..

A waste of money

Sevemary

I wish there had been a free trial, I wouldn't have bought this game. The map is useless, the hint function doesn't work very well. I don't like the HO games. I quit after 30 min. I know other people really liked it. It's just not to my taste.

Grim facade - the artist and the pretender

O'ma277

I started with casual, but I'm ready now for the usual?? I like this game.

Truly enjoyable and worthwhile....

DUH#1

Every once in a while I get a game that warrants the time for me to write a review, and this is such a game. Very good story, teleport map, and functionality. The only negative aspect I can think of is the thing that pisses me off on most games, and that is the buttons and/or icons are too close together and I end up pushing the wrong one. But believe when I say that if you enjoy puzzle / H.O. type games, this baby is certainly one that you should consider getting.

Just okay...

Wiki-lover

but ofttimes frustrating. The most irritating thing is that sometimes it's almost impossible getting a particular object to become selected and move where it's supposed to go. For instance, getting the coins to "behave" so you can pay the shopkeeper. The map is almost useless. And there are too many cut-scenes. I wish this game wasn't typical of the quality that BF has lately, but it is. That's why I gave it a 3-star rating - it seems this is all we can expect from BF lately. Only get this game if it's on sale for $2.99

Not worth time or $

Bratskiann

This game is probably one of the worst games I gave ever played even on sale. Glitchy, no story line it seemed like the further I got into the game. I kept hitting hint because I felt like I was just moving around without any purpose and I just wanted to get the game over and done with. This game should of been FREE. Sorry big fish games, this is not one of the good ones.

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