Although the storyline was the norm from Domini (evil entity steals powers in exchange for immortality and destruction), this was a gorgeous game worth playing for the magnificent graphics alone. The quality assurance was fantastic (two games in a row, so hopefully Oleg’s new programmers are the right people for the task), the game was lengthy inclusive of the bonus adventure and the gameplay was enjoyable. Collectibles included morphing genie lamps, animal tracks and nuts to decorate a laboratory. I would have liked to concoct potions as we usually do in this series but they were done in the form of complex items.
My gripe is that the game lacked innovative elements. How many times can you dig with a bowl, use a glove to move branches, extinguish flames, clean paint with solvent, etc? I would have liked a bit more unusual inventory usage. The HO scenes did have a terrific mix. However, the puzzles/games were ones we have seen time after time, but at least there was a maze! The game was fast-paced and the tasks were enjoyable to accomplish.
For those of you who had an unlock issue, that was not Domini’s fault; it was an App Store problem. Oleg apologized but really it wasn’t on him. For an EIPIX update, right now BF is going through a corporate restructuring, so the licensing agreement is still pending. Oleg hopes to bring us EIPIX starting in October but truthfully we just don’t know.
Anyway, this game was entertaining, magnificent and held my interest. My true rating is 4.5 stars, and I only deducted a half star due to lack of creativity. We need some originality, because after a while the series are just way too similar. Still and all, it was a marvelous game! Stay safe and happy gaming.
Note to seize73: no sound problems.
Update: Elephant Games has not released anything new on PC/Mac or the mobile platforms. I have written to them several times and received no answer. However, kudos to Drosietwo! She wrote to support (I wrote to an executive) and they told her more iOS games will be released. It must be the corporate reshuffle at BF. It’s throwing all the developers off! Make sure you’re signed up for the Elephant 🐘 newsletter.
Happy gaming!