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Lost Crown

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoyed the game, but my specific game was damaged so I couldn't get the full affect. But I would recommended it.

I love this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a wonderful game. I haven't finished playing it yet but I working on it. I am enjoying every minute of it. Great graphics great storyline easy to follow and no hidden surprises. This is one of Jonathan Boakes best games.

John L Russ

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Ithought this was very well done. This company always does a good job. There were parts in the game were I got scared. Well done

Another Jonathan Boakes Hit

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoyed Jonathan Boakes' Dark Fall I and II, along with Barrow Hill, which he added his creative touch to, so I was thrilled to see a new adventure game that was all his doing. The play is challenging without being "resort to walkthrough" hard. It's also atmospheric in its English seacoast setting and the characters are diverse and interesting. This is also a game that would probably interest those that enjoy a good ghost story or fancy themselves as ghost hunters. There's quite a bit of use of ghost hunting equipment that adds some great supernatural effects. Overall, its an intelligent, fun, and somewhat spooky game and I was very sad when it came to the end.

Not to be missed

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is outstanding. From the greyscale graphics with splashes of colour, to the control of play so only manageable areas are available for searching at any one time, this game is well thought out. It's not perfect, but which game is? Occasional grammar errors remain, you cannot cancel a conversation for instance.

The story has several sub plots and interest is maintained throughout. Ambient sounds are well done. Acting is adequate. Puzzles are fair and inventory based for the most part. The only time I needed help was with the single sound puzzle (I confess to be tone deaf).

The game comes on one cd and played without fault on a mid range computer. There is 24+ hours of play in the game, so it's value for money too.

This IS my game of the year so far. Highly recommended.

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am playing The Lost Crown, and it is an excellent game.

Keeps you in suspence, I recommend this game to all the people who love mysteries.

It keeps you on the edge, and a very easy game to play.

You will not be sorry you brought this game.

Hugely intriguing and immersive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A masterpiece for those who enjoy pure adventure (shooter lovers need not stop here). Most of the puzzles are quite reasonable, although the subplot has had me pondering for several weeks now. The atmosphere is simply marvelous, made even better by Boake's masterful use of ambient sound. He builds up anticipation until I was frankly terrified at several points in the game. The greyscale mixes with splashes of color set up that atmosphere perfectly.

Stuffed with imagination and an intriguing plot that builds into several layers. For those who enjoy classic, intelligent adventure, you can't do better than this. Those looking for blast and smash won't like it at all.

For people that loved "Scratches" but were left wanting more..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is probably the best adventure game I've ever played. Prior to this game, I was very impressed with the game Scratches but felt like it ended too soon. This game is amazing in its depth and scope - you really feel like you are getting your money's worth in game play.

As for the scariness factor, I nearly peed myself at a couple of points in the game (and my husband too!); The game designer was really good at manipulating the atmosphere through music, lighting, and imagery to give you the jumps without relying on cheap blood and guts sequences.
** Note:
If you prefer the "Survival Horror" type of game (i.e. Half Life, Silent Hill, etc) rather than "Adventure Horror" (i.e. Scratches, Black Mirror, Barrow Hill), then you will probably hate this game. My guess is, the couple of bad reviews out there are from people that are desensitized due to games where you have to fend off corpses, mutant corpses, or skinned zombie dogs. In the Lost Crown you do not have to fight anything, and for the most part you don't see anything gory (except for one disturbing scene, buts thats it). Also, as with any adventure game, there are puzzles, but they make logical sense and keep the story going; In other words, you don't have to look at the walk-through. If this aspect bores you, you probably don't like most adventure games.

don't bother

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: March 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Stupid, boring, boring, boring. I've been waiting for this game,esp. after all the 5 star reviews. What a waste. Looks cheap, you can't click past dialog you've already done and the character says the same thing in the same places every time. The worst offence is that it's not the least bit scary or atmospheric. Dark Fall was creepier. The main character is annoying to boot. A waste of 29.99. Going back to Loath Nolder which has much better sound effects, real options you can manipulate, and in first person, much creepier.

Lots of game and art to enjoy - abrupt ending though

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Know that I love to watch people play point-and-click games because I love the graphics and like the feel of the game being like a movie. I buy point and clicks so that both my wife and I can enjoy them. We also like a game that has a good mystery and a jump factor like any good thriller should. The lost crown does have a cohesive and `long' storyline. The only problem that I found is that the back-tracking and picking up clues is a little over the top. There was only 1 point where my wife and I jumped (no spoilers here) and the characters for the most part were well done. For sure well worth the price simply for the length of the game if not the beautiful landscapes displayed. Note, the environment is black and white which is a little much to get used to, but I for one love black & white photography, so it was a pleasant surprise with the implementation of watching the main character travel through the beauty displayed.

Here's how I conducted my start rating:
1) Pretty good scripting & dialog, the voice acting was well done
2) Graphics performed well, the implementation of actual black & white photo's was fun
3) Overall performance of the game to include installation was solid (only one glitch)
4) Storyline was good, long, but extremely convoluted; hard to keep track of, disappointing ending. Nixed a star over this point.
5) Clues, hints, and adaptability for the most part easy to follow (having a walkthrough will greatly help)

In the end, both my wife and I were not satisfied with the ending; however we did feel that we got what we paid for when it comes to game content and graphical eye-candy. I would for sure encourage other's to check out the game; in no way did we feel disappointed in paying $30 for this game.

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