ivorybow's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:25
- Reviews Submitted:8
- First Review:June 30, 2013
- Most Recent Review:October 14, 2024
- Featured reviews0
ivorybow's Review History
The Queen's Hope Diamond is gone. No one is talking. It's up to you to recover the stolen gem. You be the detective.
Overall rating
5
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5
Old School is the Best!
PostedOctober 14, 2024
ivorybow
fromDurango, Colorado, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I went to the last page of hidden object games and found this little gem. The sound effects and music are totally charming. The story and characters are quirky. The graphics are delightful, and just hard enough to make it a challenge. What a fun game and I recommend it. I had to force myself to stop at 1AM and get some sleep.
I recommend this game!
Experience the ultimate clutter puzzle collection!
Overall rating
5
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5
Buy it for the profound music
PostedSeptember 23, 2024
ivorybow
fromDurango, Colorado, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is my 4th game in this Clutter series. I love this game for all the usual reasons of relaxing but challenging games. But what stands out for me of this version is the music. It is inspired. I play just to hear the music. It is emotional, beautiful and deeply moving. It sends me on a wistful journey through my life, often bringing tears as it helps me to process my heartbreaks, losses, and the depth of love I have for my loved ones and friends, even pets. To whomever composed this music..brilliant! And I thank you.
I recommend this game!
Prepare to be enthralled as you unearth hidden objects in this extraordinary Antiquarium!
Overall rating
1
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5
Too Dark to see
PostedSeptember 16, 2023
ivorybow
fromDenver, Colorado, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
I'm don't usually review, but I so SO wanted to play this game, but after getting half way thru the demo, I gave up. It's a game type that I rarely find...pure hidden object. It was impossibly dark, I found myself randomly clicking around in black areas hoping to find an object, and then using the hint for practically everything. The contrast is too low also, to make out objects. I put my screen on high brightness, but I'm not willing to change my gamma for my whole PC just to play this game. I hope the developers will fix this, because if I could see it, I would purchase it in a heartbeat. Sad....
I don't recommend this game.
Escape from Shady Pines and save the other patients! Explore the mysterious hospital and stop the psychotic doctor!
Overall rating
5
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5
More challenging than I expected
PostedJuly 10, 2023
ivorybow
fromDenver, Colorado, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I purchased Committed mostly because it was a modern setting without an evil spirit, or ghost, driving the story. there were so many nice hidden object scenes, which are more often rare in games, even those designated HO. My only complaint was there were no "reset" buttons on the puzzles. The brain wave machine puzzles were hard, but only because of a lack of explanation on how they worked. But it was a great game, a rare modern story.
I recommend this game!
Can you solve the mystery of a lost planet and rescue the crew of a spaceship in distress?
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
Rare Scifi Game
PostedFebruary 12, 2015
ivorybow
fromRomania
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
I bought this right away without playing the demo because it is scifi. There are far too few games on Big Fish that are based on a science fiction theme and I was willing to play it no matter what it turned out to be like. But it was really fun! The puzzles were quite hard and took a lot of thinking. I wish it had been longer, but then we always feel like that!
I recommend this game!
Free the frog princes from the clutches of an evil witch! Return them to their princess brides, and find out if the kiss of love can break the witch’s curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Charming Surprise Filled With Delight
PostedMay 27, 2014
ivorybow
fromRomania
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I came across this game by accident, mentioned in a review of another game. I was captured by the whimsy of the art so I got it. In 5 minutes I was completely hooked. The sound effects are pure magic and the frog princes have voices that are so funny I just keep activating them over and over just to hear their sounds. I never felt like I wanted to hurry the game because every screen is like candy. The puzzles are just hard enough to never be frustrating and the game is sufficiently long that you get a good fill of the fun. The art work is brilliantly colored and dazzling to the eye. Witch's Pranks is a real departure from the usual HIG and one I will play many times, just for the pure joy of it. For kids to grandmas, this game is a real find. Kudos to the developers for a real success.
I recommend this game!
Puzzle Quest 2
Use your Match 3 expertise to save the peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon in Puzzle Quest 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
The best game I ever got from Big Fish
PostedJune 30, 2013
ivorybow
fromRomania
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Puzzle Quest 2
(26)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have been steadily playing Puzzle Quest 2 now for over a year. I was not a fan of Match 3, but decided to give this a try and it has become my ongoing favorite. There are different skill levels and 4 different classes of characters, Barbarian, Cleric, Assassin, and Mage. Each character can be played as male or female. There are 3 modes. Quest, Quick Battle, and Tournament. The Quest mode can last for weeks! Each character has its own array of weapons and spells, each having unique effects. Playing over time you learn how to combine weapons and spells along with your different attributes' ratings - Stamina, Morale, Strength, Intelligence and Agility. You match gems to attack your opponent, and collect "mana" to power up your weapons and spells. Weapons can be contractually upgraded, and as you gain experience points, you move to harder and harder opponents. The Quest mode is a very nice story and the music is outstanding and never gets boring.
I never get tired of this game. I have played each character as both male and female on all difficulties. That is why you can play for so long. Best money I ever spent on a game. Excellent.
I recommend this game!
Hop aboard to cross the border between life and death!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
At Last! Something unique
PostedJune 30, 2013
ivorybow
fromRomania
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Puzzle Quest 2
(26)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Calavera Day of the Dead is a refreshingly different hidden object game. The artwork is charming, beautiful and quirky and the puzzles are just difficult enough to present a real challenge, but not be discouraging. The music was a constant delight. Often I would just stay on a screen for awhile to enjoy the music.
Gameplay was logical and I never once got lost, or confused about where to go next. And the bonus play was a very good length with complex puzzles in new scenes, not just a rehash or after thought. I absolutely loved every moment of this game. I am a big fan of HOG's and get tired of the same old murky junk piles and repeated stories. This game is totally new.
Gameplay was logical and I never once got lost, or confused about where to go next. And the bonus play was a very good length with complex puzzles in new scenes, not just a rehash or after thought. I absolutely loved every moment of this game. I am a big fan of HOG's and get tired of the same old murky junk piles and repeated stories. This game is totally new.
I recommend this game!