Legacy Games Blog

10 second review, Campfire Legends: The Hookman

Awesome HOG adventure. What's neat is that the game is not linear. You can visit different locations, and objects may be hidden in any of the different scenes. There's a lot of running around, but it usually makes sense. This game nearly gave me a heart attack with all the surprises jumping out as you play. There's tons of suspense too, watching to see if she'll escape alive. It's like watching a real horror movie. It's addictive too, so be warned...you won't want to stop playing.

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- Lisa79

Criminal Minds game just announced!

LEGACY INTERACTIVE® AND CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS TO LAUNCH 'CRIMINAL MINDS' VIDEO GAME

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 29, 2009) –Casual games developer and publisher Legacy Interactive® today announced that they have signed a licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products to develop a video game based on the popular crime drama series Criminal Minds. The videogame, slated to launch in the fourth quarter of 2010 on the PC, will be the latest addition to their Hollywood Hits™ game series.

"Legacy Interactive is thrilled to be collaborating with CBS Consumer Products to expand our Hollywood Hits™ games," said Ariella Lehrer, President and CEO of Legacy Interactive®. "Criminal Minds is an intelligent and sophisticated television series that will translate wonderfully into an interactive gaming experience."

In the Criminal Minds game, players delve into the criminal mind with clever puzzles and immersive hidden object gameplay. The game will include characters and themes taken directly from the hit television series. In the game, fans will be able to take on the role of different members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to solve a series of five shocking crimes. In order to track down the killers and solve each case, players will need to examine crime scenes for clues, interview witnesses and suspects, analyze evidence and build a profile based on real-life criminal profiling techniques.

About Criminal Minds
CRIMINAL MINDS revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Led by Special Agent Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner, each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.

About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles. Additionally, the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.CBS.com.

About Legacy Interactive
Legacy Interactive® is a leading developer and publisher of casual games. Entertaining customers since 1998, the company has built a reputation for developing intelligent, realistic, and engaging games for a broad audience. Located in Los Angeles, Legacy has introduced new interactive genres, including its Hollywood Hits™ series of games based on popular TV dramas such as Law & Order®, Murder She Wrote, Ghost Whisperer, and House M.D. Legacy is also known for its RealLife GAMES® medical simulations that include such titles as Pet Pals®, Emergency Room® and Zoo Vet. Through Legacy's casual game network at www.legacygames.com and on Game Share & Compare on Facebook, customers can learn about and play thousands of casual games and share with their friends. Legacy's games are distributed worldwide, in more than 15 languages, through its publishing partners Ubisoft, Mindscape, Majesco, and 505 Games.

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10 second review, Mystery of Cleopatra

If you love reading about Ancient Egypt, you might enjoy this game. It's educational, with plenty of facts for history buffs. The graphics are also gorgeous. It is a story-heavy game, though, and I found the objects tough to spot. The minigames are also a bit confusing.

This is a Nat Geo game (National geographic). They sure are making a lot of games lately!

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- JennyBean

10 second review, Trapped: The Abduction

This is a freaky HOG that has you trying to escape a serial killer. The objects are tiny and color blended, and tough to find in the dark scenes. It's challenging, and the atmosphere is intense. These sorts of games scare me too much.

It's a very frightening HOG, but why is the serial killer always laughing? Seriously, he's giggling the whole time, and it's distracting.

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- JennyBean

10 second review, Nancy Drew: Treasure in a Royal Tower

This is one of the best Nancy Drew games yet! This time, Nancy starts at a ski lodge. It's a point and click adventure, full of logic puzzles and minigames. You get to replay scenes if you make a mistake, but you really have to use your brain to win. It's challenging, even for adults, and the graphics and environments are intriguing as always. I love that Nancy Drew is such a strong role model for young women.

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- Beauty

10 second review, Zombie Bowl-O-Rama

Better than Elf bowling! You get to smack up zombies. There are all kinds of animations, and the zombies do silly things like moonwalk. They keep getting closer if you miss, so you have to keep aiming for them. There are lots of different balls and power ups, too. It's cheesy, but lots of fun.

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- Beauty

10 second review, The Tudors

This game is based off the Tudors television program. I really enjoyed the environments and time period, but there is a lot of dialogue, and finding the objects is very difficult. Expect to use a lot of hints, even though there aren't many objects to find in each scene. Thankfully, the hints are unlimited.

There's a lot of potential in this game, but the pace is a bit slow. I didn't get as drawn in as I hoped. The artwork is good, and the scenes are nice enough, but it's just too challenging and story-heavy.

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- Suzy

10 second review, Insider Tales: The Secret of Casanova

This is a beautiful hidden object game, with a real European feel. Every scene is unique, and they don't repeat, which is cool. There are both hidden object and adventure tasks, with plenty of challenge and a good story. The hidden objects are very well blended, and challenging to find. I found the logic puzzles a bit confusing, but otherwise I loved this game. I just wish it were longer, since I beat it in less than 3 hours.

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- Suzy

This Week At Legacy...

HERE'S WHAT'S WORKING FOR ME ...

Kelly Green Garden Queen. This is a new spin on farming games. Instead of a typical farm, you get to run an organic farm, and grow herbs and flowers using natural methods. It's a time management game, and you have to serve customers that visit in addition to growing your garden.

... AND WHAT'S NOT

Superior Save. The game play is not bad, but it's a fairly typical hidden object game. The story is odd...can you imagine the police refusing to investigate a ransom case?

10 second review, Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle

You get to explore the Bermuda triangle, looking for a pilot who is much like Amelia Earhart. The game play is challenging, although not as much as other Hidden Expedition games. There's lots to do.

There are lots of changes in this latest Hidden Expedition game. For one, there's no timer. Also, you don't get into trouble for random clicking. It's still a challenging HOG, though, with great graphics.

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- Lisa79