Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
I have been waiting for Season 2 of this game! I bought it immediately, am not even through with the 4th stage and I'm am not disappointed!! There is so much challenge and things to do...not to mention finding all those hidden caches. I love they've added the button at the top telling you how many caches you have found (I don't remember if this feature was in the Season 1 game). This is such a superb game and ranks right up there in my book with the Hero of the Kingdom series! Don't be intimidated by all the complexities and tasks...once you get into the game you won't want to stop. Many thanks to the Developers!!
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
3/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
I was so excited to see a new TM, especially with "Rome" included in the title, but I'm about 2/3 the way through and my hopes for a challenging, fun games have ebbed away. There is nothing new about this game, actually find myself just trying to hurry through. Guess I should have paid better attention to the initial reviews. Very frustrating to have to wait so long for chests to refill and it would have been nice to have bonuses available to pick up along the way. The graphics are cartoonish but well-done. Guess I'm just spoiled with my other favorites...wish I'd see more of Moai, Roads of Rome and, all-time favorite, Hero of the Kingdom. And am awaiting a new Roman Adventure - Britons. I'm only recommending this game as I think some will enjoy it.
Just a quick review from someone who doesn't often review games. My title "They can't make these fast enough" is exactly how I feel about all the Vacation Adventure, Park Ranger, Christmas Wonderland and Cruise Director games. I buy them as soon as I see them released, have bought ALL of them and am never disappointed! I get hours if not days of pleasure out of these HOs. They're not for the easily frustrated nor if you're in a hurry. Each scene is virtually "littered" with items and I am always especially challenged to find the Wildlife and Recyclable extras. Keep cranking them out, please!
Got this with a free game coupon (games to use my free game codes on are few and far between), looked like a fun, relaxing little HO/puzzle game (and be able to toy with home decorating to boot). But I'm a little confused...apparently I'm supposed to be able to sell off items and where are the pictures, mantle and low table decorations? I have not found the option for selling anything or buying the aforementioned items. Maybe I'm missing something but I can only change chairs and couches so many times before I get bored. This game is relatively average in length. I found the HO scenes are very cluttered with some very tiny, obscure items to find...challenging to say the least. I liked the variety of puzzles mixed in with Match 3. Was a little surprised to see the "you've finished the game and can continue playing if you choose" so I kept poking around to find more decorations and came to the conclusion that that was all there was. I only recommend this to beginners and those gamers looking for something to pass the time (or use a free game code).
I have purchased all the Mystery Tracker games and have thoroughly enjoyed them. This was a good game...not great but good. It has interesting mini-games, good HO's and I always enjoy the more "modern" games...no castles, ghosts, witches, vampires. This games was long but I have a big problem with not being able to complete my achievements by going back to the collectibles I've missed #I don't like having to consult the strategy guide all the time#. I've gotten quite used to other developers allowing you the ability to do that. Also the "secret room" was a let-down for me. All in all, decent game that I'm glad I got on a two-fer weekend.
I recommend this game!
-3points
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Amulet of Dreams
Help Aiden save the Magic Kingdom and his friend from a dark sorcerer that has enslaved a magical realm.
I usually am on the look-out for the new Collector's Editions, have been let down too many times by the stand-alone SE's but this one is really good. Bought it with a free game code and am glad I did! No collectibles or morphing objects...easy to continue out of conversations...and you do get a helper! The map is very interactive, easy to jump scene to scene. It's not just one HO after another, the few I've come across are not so cluttered and confusing, variations between lists and outlines. Puzzles pretty easy but challenging. Plenty of interactions you have to complete to fill out your object list. The game is pleasantly long enough so you don't feel like you've wasted your money. Graphics are very good, colorful. Glad I looked twice at this one...I recommend it!
I recommend this game!
+16points
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Surface: Alone in the Mist Collector's Edition
All the adults have vanished. Is this a child's dream, or nightmare?
I have been waiting with somewhat bated breath for the next Surface (I own all the previous Surface games) and I felt an extreme let-down with this one. I thought the graphics were beautiful but the game itself was TOO short, rather childish and the ending left me flat. I kept waiting for it to get better but I found myself hitting the hint button and skipping puzzles just to get to the end...not my usual gaming style. I used a couple of game credits for this one and wish I'd held onto them. I sure miss the days of The Soaring City and the Noise...if you're a Surface fan, I'm sorry but I don't recommend this one.
I love Elephant Games and have purchased and gleefully played all the Mystery Tracker games. I didn't hesitate buying this one but wish I would've waited for the sale weekend.
As usual, the graphics are beautiful and the game runs flawlessly but I felt it was a bit short. The bonus game was sufficiently long, however. The map worked well in navigation. Not sure I'm crazy about the "foresight" mode. And I think the deduction dialogues seem to be trying to make up for actual game playing. Thank goodness Elf is back!
I hope Elephant keeps bringing us great games like this one...I know I sound cheap but I do like my money's worth when I buy a game. I'd like to get a day's worth of play out of a collector's edition.
I recommend this game!
+5points
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Christmas Stories: Hans Christian Andersen's Tin Soldier Collector's Edition
The Rat King's wand has fallen into the hands of a vengeful baron. Team up with your new friend, the Tin Soldier, to stop him!
I'm probably going to one of the few dissenters about this game, but it wasn't the best Christmas Story I've played (and I've purchased all three). The color and graphics were beautiful...almost a "color-overload"...my cursor slowed frustratingly during the snowing scenes and some of the scenes were a bit too "busy". I thought the game was a bit short, too. I just wasn't as happy and involved with this one. IMO if you want a truly great Christmas Story to play, try Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol...THAT one was incomparable. Love ya, Elephant Games...keep 'em coming. Yours are always a "buy" for me.
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Mind Snares: Alice's Journey
After Alice's car careens into a river, she wakes to find herself in a strange world. To escape, Alice will have to overcome her fears.
Wow what a wonderful SE! Kept me occupied for hours, intriguing story and definitely matched my mood about MY job lol Challenging enough not be boring but not convoluted and confusing as some of the stand-alones I've tried. Kudos to the developers and I hope to see more from them! I recommend this