elderdame's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:133
- Reviews Submitted:9
- First Review:January 1, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 13, 2021
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elderdame's Review History
Help Rangers run Pinecreek Hills Park and National Academy!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Back to Biology 101
PostedMay 13, 2021
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
ARRGGH! These folks don't know the difference between amphibians and reptiles.
I don't recommend this game.
After Rupert and Emma receive a mysterious message, from their old friend Hani that the Jewel Boards were in danger, the duo must work fast to save both the jewel boards as well as Hani. But can they do both?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Wish I had given this one a skip
PostedSeptember 12, 2017
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I have enjoyed previous games in this series, but if you can't win a level without an immense amount of luck is spoils the fun. I got stuck on level 26 and have been unable to win the level and there is no skip option.
I don't recommend this game.
A murderous figure in a red mask haunts the streets of a small French town, and the mayor needs your help to track him down. But you soon discover that the mysterious Red Masque might not be the real criminal…
Overall rating
3
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Disappointed
PostedJune 23, 2013
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I enjoyed The Black Cat, but found this game wanting. First, the story line of the game has nothing to do with the Poe's story of the same name. The writers should have tried hard to bring in elements of that story. Even a non-writer like myself can think ways to have done that. The historical anachronisms really got to me. Poe died about 1849. There were no typewriters, no airplanes (toy or otherwise), and no electric lights. (What are they teaching them in these schools.)
I don't recommend this game.
The residents of Bitterford, Maine have fallen prey to a terrible curse. It’s up to you to unravel the series of mysterious events that led to the town’s downfall and uncover the evil that was responsible.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Disappointment
PostedJanuary 19, 2013
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I am a fan of the MCF series, but this was a disappointment. On the plus side, I liked the art and the live actors were good. The basic storyline is not bad but they could have done a lot more with it. The big weak points are the lack of variety and cleverness of the puzzles. I got tired of the doing basically the same things in each "episode". I really got annoyed with the floating blocks - I hit the skip button on the last two levels.
I got the feeling that the creators sort of phoned this one in. I am glad I did not get the collector's edition, but will probably get the next MCF game - as long as my system will support it :).
I recommend this game!
The entire town has been put into a deep, dark sleep by a mysterious evil force. Now young Lillian must find allies and uncover the dark secrets of voodoo in order to save her master and free her friends before it is too late.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Voodoo Whisperer: Curse of a Legend
PostedJuly 31, 2012
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I really liked the crisp graphics - I can think of some other games that could benefit from similar such. The story is very atmospheric and I hope the sequel comes out soon since the game ends with a cliffhanger.
My big quibble is - as with many hidden object games - the historical anachronisms, not necessary to the storyline. This story takes place in the early 19th century, but the game includes gramophones! Edison did not invent the phonograph until 1899.
I recommend this game!
When Houdini’s promises of contact from beyond go unkept, his wife comes to you in a final plea to unravel his mysterious passing.
Overall rating
5
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5
Great game series.
PostedMarch 6, 2012
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I love this game series (Midnight Mysteries). I like the mix of history and fantasy. This game has few anachronisms than a lot of the games than include time travel in their story lines. (I do hope there will be a Mac version of Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allen Poe Conspiracy.) I suggest H. P. Lovecraft as the subject of the next game.
I recommend this game!
Match tokens to unlock incredible riches in The Treasures of Montezuma 3! With 160 levels to beat, you could be in the jungle for months!
Overall rating
5
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5
111 of 123 found this review helpful
Addictive
PostedFebruary 20, 2012
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This game needs a waring label. It is definitely addictive. My one quibble is one I have with most timed games. There needs to be an option to increase the time length. Some us older folks do not have reaction times we had when we were younger.
I recommend this game!
Down by the deep and muddy Mississippi, something’s not right. A ghostly riverboat brings to light a new conspiracy!
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 17 found this review helpful
Really like this series
PostedJanuary 1, 2012
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I very much enjoy this literature based series. I have played this and the Nathiel Hawethorne one and found both intriguing. I wish the Edgar Allen Poe game was available for Mac. (Hint, hint.)
I recommend this game!
Explore the lands of the Pharaohs and the Cradle of Egypt! Enjoy the miraculous constructions in this awesome Match 3 game!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A nice distraction
PostedJanuary 1, 2012
elderdame
fromBerkeley, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Enjoyed the game. It nice to have a game that is not intense but takes some skill. However, history it is not. Tomatoes were unknown to the ancient Egyptians. Tomatoes originated in the Americas.
I recommend this game!