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Can you traverse the Underworld and make it out alive?
Overall rating
5
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5
137 of 260 found this review helpful
HERE COMES THE BRIDE – A “GHOUL” DRESSED IN WHITE
PostedApril 23, 2020
sunnyglow
fromAccording to this game, “cats are people’s best friends ”-obviously said from someone who does not own a cat. Example - during the pandemic, a dog would say “you can work from home forever;” a cat would say, “everyone needs to get back to work now!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 49 pages (My time: 6 hours)
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 49 pages (My time: 6 hours)
OPINION: Here comes the bride! Unfortunately, that vision dressed in white is a vengeful ghost out to alter the past of her wedding day! As a supernatural detective you are off to save your niece, Heather’s wedding to her fiancé Craig. Our vision in white has kidnapped Craig, dragging him to the Underworld to change her fate. You are off to rescue him from this bride from Hades. However, along the way you will need to deal with Death, a woman who has plans for you as well.
Domini Games is my favorite developer. They always provide more game for the money and this one is no exception. The story is well-written. The graphics beautifully portray the afterlife and its denizens, including the hellish, ghostly bride all decked out in white from her shroud to her ghoulish white complexion. The pace is good with plenty of creatively designed mini-games and HOP scenes. It is evident a great deal of work went into designing this game. This is one of the best games I have played recently.
The collectibles are heart-shaped coins to purchase items for a boudoir, postcards, and morphing objects. I found the coins easy to locate; however, some of the postcards and morphing objects are well-hidden. There is a helper in this game, a cat with bi-colored eyes named Morty. He is living his tenth life, which allows him to travel between worlds. I hate helpers in games, but this adorable chubby feline is seldom used (seven times) and provides some comic relief throughout the game.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 63 heart-shaped coins to purchase items for a boudoir
• Collect 15 postcards and 15 morphing objects
• 5 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Helper named Morty, a cat with one green and one blue eye
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 16 mini-games
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 63 heart-shaped coins to purchase items for a boudoir
• Collect 15 postcards and 15 morphing objects
• 5 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Helper named Morty, a cat with one green and one blue eye
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 16 mini-games
There are eighteen (18) scenes in the game. All can be replayed at the end of the game. Although I play this developer’s games for the puzzles, I enjoy their HOP scenes as well. In addition to the usual lists of items and silhouette scenes, this developer also includes rebus scenes, spot-the- differences scenes, matching scenes, and search- and-replace scenes. This game is truly the “cat’s meow,” with a wide variety of cats, including one “purr-fect” scene which has the player matching up cats.
There are twenty-seven (27) mini-games and sixteen (16) can be replayed at the end of the game. Most of the puzzles have the option to be played in either a “hard” or an “easy” mode. The difficulty for the puzzles can be set in the menu; however, it can be changed while playing the game. There are some exquisite puzzles in this game. My favorite one was getting in touch with my witchy side by riding a witch’s broomstick while avoiding obstacles in the path. My only complaint is that I wish this developer would provide more mini-games to be replayed. All the HOP scenes can be replayed but few of the mini-games have that option.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a prequel. While you are on your way to meet your niece’s fiancé, Craig, you are involved in a car crash. While recovering from the incident, a witch, Belladonna kidnaps your cat Morty. Rejected by the local witches, Belladonna wants to make Morty her familiar to amaze those witches with hew newfound power. Save your cat Morty from this misguided old hag! I found this chapter a nice addition to the game. To me, the story is not as good as that from the main game, but it has a nice pace and some great activities. There are eight (8) mini-games and five (5) HOP scenes.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MNI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (E=Easy, H=Hard)
A. E/H Slider puzzle. Slide tokens along several tracks until each token is in its designated location. Tokens can only be moved by pushing a token in front of it.
B. E/H Switch puzzle. Switch spheres along tracks until each one is positioned as per a given diagram. Must be done in 7 moves in the hard version.
C. E/H Paint by Number (in this case by symbol). Match colors with symbols and paint a fresco. The hard has more spaces to paint
D. Maze puzzle. Lead Morty the cat through a maze. Collect items to remove obstacles in his path
E. E/H Assembly puzzle. Place segments of a fingerprint into position. The hard version requires rotating the segments.
F. E/H Logic puzzle. Guess the placement of symbols by color and placement. Use trial and error and logic. There are only a specific number of choices to guess the correct placement. The hard version provides fewer choices.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. E/H Maze puzzle. Lead a claw in a vending machine to a mouse. Plot the movements before pressing the start button. Hard version has more moves
H. E/H Maze puzzle. Be a real witch and ride a broom avoiding obstacles in your path.
I. E/H Assembly puzzle. Press arrows at the side and bottom so like-tokens are arranged together as per a given diagram.
B. E/H Switch puzzle. Switch spheres along tracks until each one is positioned as per a given diagram. Must be done in 7 moves in the hard version.
C. E/H Paint by Number (in this case by symbol). Match colors with symbols and paint a fresco. The hard has more spaces to paint
D. Maze puzzle. Lead Morty the cat through a maze. Collect items to remove obstacles in his path
E. E/H Assembly puzzle. Place segments of a fingerprint into position. The hard version requires rotating the segments.
F. E/H Logic puzzle. Guess the placement of symbols by color and placement. Use trial and error and logic. There are only a specific number of choices to guess the correct placement. The hard version provides fewer choices.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. E/H Maze puzzle. Lead a claw in a vending machine to a mouse. Plot the movements before pressing the start button. Hard version has more moves
H. E/H Maze puzzle. Be a real witch and ride a broom avoiding obstacles in your path.
I. E/H Assembly puzzle. Press arrows at the side and bottom so like-tokens are arranged together as per a given diagram.
A mysterious birthday gift uncovers a sinister kidnapping plot!
Overall rating
4
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5
112 of 201 found this review helpful
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE OF TIME WITH ALICE AND HER WHITE RABBIT
PostedApril 16, 2020
sunnyglow
fromMore Grays? After seeing all those Gray figurines, I wonder if Anna Gray took daughter Alice along with her white rabbit to Wonderland to meet more family members from an alternate universe?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 28 pages
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 28 pages
OPINION: Happy birthday Alice Gray! Anna Gray’s daughter is now six years old and about to celebrate it with a birthday party. However, upon a receipt of a white rabbit as a gift, this Alice goes down a rabbit hole into the past, whisked away by a misguided evildoer. Now, as Anna, you are off to save your daughter and discover the reason for her capture. Zigzag through time uncovering the evildoer behind this kidnapping.
This is one of my favorite series from this developer and this entry is a nice addition. I found it a decent game; however, not as good as other games from this developer. I found the story the best part of the game. Returning is Anna’s father, Richard, (now a doting grandfather) from the spirit world, adding a little humor to the game. This episode sees Anna is expanding the family drama with a marriage to Dorian Black (now Gray) and the birth of a daughter, Alice. Adorable blonde Alice is a chip off the Gray family block. Alice has inherited her mother’s abilities and this episode hints that she may be joining her mother in her travels in time. I found the story a nice addition to the series. The game is short; however, there are plenty of activities and it has a good pace throughout.
There are three collectibles. Collect morphing objects and picture fragments to create four (4) screensavers. Collect figurines of the Gray family which are portrayed as characters from Alice in Wonderland. I found this a clever and creative allusion to the Lewis Carroll classic. I found most easy to locate. At the end of the game there is a secret room (as in most of this developer’s games) in which the player returns to the scenes from the game and searches for morphing objects. This activity is timed.
There are thirteen (13) HOP scenes and all can be replayed. There are also eleven (11) mini-HOP scenes which require searching for six (6) silhouette items. Most of the HOP scenes are lists of items with some interactivity. However, I was somewhat disappointed in the scenes, most of which are lists of items with little interactivity. I wish the developer had provided more variety in the types of scenes used. Nevertheless, there is one storybook scene, one silhouette scene, and one scene which alternates between searching for an item and replacing an item back within the scene.
There are nineteen (19) mini-games. Thirteen (13) of these can be replayed. I found most of them easy with a few of moderate difficulty. I am somewhat disappointed by the lack of mini-games. There is the same number of mini-games in the main game as there is in the bonus chapter. I would have liked to have seen more of them. As in most of this developer’s games, there is a variety of picture puzzles.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 23 achievements.
• Collect 12 characters from the game
• Collect 26 morphing objects
• Collect 48 picture fragments to create 4 screensavers
• 8 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Secret room which returns you to past scenes to search for morphing objects. You are timed in this
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 mini-games
• 23 achievements.
• Collect 12 characters from the game
• Collect 26 morphing objects
• Collect 48 picture fragments to create 4 screensavers
• 8 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Secret room which returns you to past scenes to search for morphing objects. You are timed in this
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 mini-games
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. With your daughter off to camp, you, hubby Dorian and relatives, John and Louisa Gray, are off on a train trip to spend the weekend with Dorian’s parents. However, while traveling, you encounter a stranger on the train, Floyd, who stops time and then disappears. The space/time continuum is collapsing, and it will be up to you, Anna Gray, to stop this misguided individual from destroying the universe. This chapter is a nice addition to the game. The pace is excellent. There are four (4) HOP scenes and three (3) mini-HOP scenes. There are also seven (7) mini-games. I found the mini-games excellent and better than the ones in the main game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Picture puzzle. Fit picture fragments into a grid so all fit together.
B. Picture puzzle. Rotate and place picture fragments into a picture frame to create a picture
C. Switch puzzle. Switch out marbles on 3 rings of a circular grid so that each marble is in the ring of the same color.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect a green button on the left to its red counterpart on the right. Paths are established between the two buttons to reconnect them.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Map/Connection puzzle. Retrace the suspect’s path around the town. Connect two points based on clues given.
F. Assembly puzzle. Click on two symbols, which, when combined, equal one in the middle of the screen.
G. Match 3 puzzle. Match up 3 or more tokens to defeat the misguided evildoer
H. Assembly puzzle. Create a medicine according to directions.
I. Physics puzzle. Angle mirrors so that a light beam is directed from the mirrors to a token.
B. Picture puzzle. Rotate and place picture fragments into a picture frame to create a picture
C. Switch puzzle. Switch out marbles on 3 rings of a circular grid so that each marble is in the ring of the same color.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect a green button on the left to its red counterpart on the right. Paths are established between the two buttons to reconnect them.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. Map/Connection puzzle. Retrace the suspect’s path around the town. Connect two points based on clues given.
F. Assembly puzzle. Click on two symbols, which, when combined, equal one in the middle of the screen.
G. Match 3 puzzle. Match up 3 or more tokens to defeat the misguided evildoer
H. Assembly puzzle. Create a medicine according to directions.
I. Physics puzzle. Angle mirrors so that a light beam is directed from the mirrors to a token.
I recommend this game!
Can you live up to your family’s legacy in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
98 of 187 found this review helpful
A GAME WHICH PROVIDES A ‘TALEQUAKE’ OF EXCITEMENT
PostedApril 9, 2020
sunnyglow
fromEver wondered what happened to Furbys? After invading homes in the 1990’s, learning how to make mewing noises, these chattering furballs took the portal to Taleworld – and are now called Gremlins!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages (My time: 6Hours)
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages (My time: 6Hours)
OPINION: Fly off into the clouds on another adventure to Taleworld, a kingdom created by dreams and stories and fueled by imagination. When your grandmother, the Heathbridge guardian, falls into a coma, you are summoned to take her place in battling an evildoer, the Tall Man. Your grandmother, along with Eliah, the Soulstone Guardian, keep the portal closed between the two worlds. The Tall Man has entered this world to collect the Alltale Heart. You must stop him before his dastardly plans cause this world to collapse.
What a wonderful family game for the spring holiday season! The beauty of this fairy tale land should lift the hearts of those playing it during a bleak period for the world. The beautiful rainbow array of colors and flowers provides a cheerful, bright background for this game. This game is truly a work of art and a storybook come-to-life. I found the pace excellent with plenty of activities. There are some creatively designed puzzles and HOP scenes. The collectibles are masks and morphing objects. A jigsaw puzzle can be played at the end of the game upon collecting all the collectibles. Also, upon completion, return to the scenes and locate souvenirs within the scenes.
There are seventeen (17) HOP scenes and all can be replayed. There are also numerous mini-HOP scenes scattered throughout. There is a variety of different styles of scenes including lists of items, silhouette, pattern, and matching. All scenes have a morphing object. The time and accuracy of the searches is given for each scene. There are two scenes which I found exceptional. Both are within the bonus chapter. In one a stone square must be rotated to locate symbols carved on all four sides. There is another in which three circles must be rotated to assemble the items to be removed.
There are twenty-nine (29) puzzles. There are some which have multiple steps. The puzzles are superb; however, I am disappointed that none can be replayed. I am one who never replays HOP scenes; however, there are some puzzles from this game I would like to replay but the option is not available. The puzzles range from easy to middle difficulty. However, I found none which were challenging. Most of the puzzles are thematic as well.
MECHANICS:
• 5 levels of play including a customized version.
• 11 achievements - some with 3 parts.
• Collect 28 masks and 45 morphing objects
• Collect 28 souvenirs within the scenes at the end of the game.
• 9 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Collect all collectibles to play a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game
• Replay 17 HOP scenes
• 11 achievements - some with 3 parts.
• Collect 28 masks and 45 morphing objects
• Collect 28 souvenirs within the scenes at the end of the game.
• 9 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Collect all collectibles to play a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game
• Replay 17 HOP scenes
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. Play a character from the main game. At the bequest of Taleworld, you as Milton Harris, return to discover if there is another attempt by some evildoer to steal the Alltale Heart. This chapter will provide some surprises as to the culprit. It is a nice addition to the game. There are six (6) puzzles and five (5) HOP scenes. I found the HOP scenes very creatively designed. For me, this chapter is worthy of the collector’s edition designation.
SPOILERS: Here are some of the puzzles after the demo:
A. Hit the gremlin. Click on a sliding ball until it is centered to clobber a gremlin. 3X Ball increases in speed
B. Assembly puzzle Click on 2 symbols which, when combined, create one of 4 symbols along the sides of a circular grid. 3x
C. Rope puzzle. Untangle lines so none intersect with each other
D. Escape puzzle. Use left and right arrows to maneuver an airship to a mountain avoiding the evildoer’s minions (gremlins).
E. Maze puzzle. (1) Rotate tiles on a grid to create a path for a stone to travel from one end to its destination at the other end. (2) Slide tiles to create a path to lead the same stone from one end to the other.
F. Slider puzzle.) Use sliders to maneuver a silhouette of an item over the actual item to remove it. Most developers employ this as a HOP scene.
G. Switch puzzle. Switch gems on the top and bottom rows so that the combination of the 2 colors equals the color in the central row.
H. On a grid locate 6 hidden flags within 11 moves.
BONUS CHAPTER:
I. Assembly puzzle. Create designs by placing dots into the proper position within a grid to create the design. 3X
J. Assembly puzzle. Place pieces with heart and hat cutouts on a grid so that each piece is used and every square has a cutout on it.
K. Spot the difference. Select the differences between two circles with symbols within them. 3X
B. Assembly puzzle Click on 2 symbols which, when combined, create one of 4 symbols along the sides of a circular grid. 3x
C. Rope puzzle. Untangle lines so none intersect with each other
D. Escape puzzle. Use left and right arrows to maneuver an airship to a mountain avoiding the evildoer’s minions (gremlins).
E. Maze puzzle. (1) Rotate tiles on a grid to create a path for a stone to travel from one end to its destination at the other end. (2) Slide tiles to create a path to lead the same stone from one end to the other.
F. Slider puzzle.) Use sliders to maneuver a silhouette of an item over the actual item to remove it. Most developers employ this as a HOP scene.
G. Switch puzzle. Switch gems on the top and bottom rows so that the combination of the 2 colors equals the color in the central row.
H. On a grid locate 6 hidden flags within 11 moves.
BONUS CHAPTER:
I. Assembly puzzle. Create designs by placing dots into the proper position within a grid to create the design. 3X
J. Assembly puzzle. Place pieces with heart and hat cutouts on a grid so that each piece is used and every square has a cutout on it.
K. Spot the difference. Select the differences between two circles with symbols within them. 3X
I recommend this game!
Can you escape a utopian toy world before it’s too late?
Overall rating
5
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5
138 of 278 found this review helpful
ESCAPE FROM THE WORLD OF CASKETS
PostedApril 2, 2020
sunnyglow
fromLocation: At home – hiding from a stealthy, silent monster all while battling those in fantastic BFG games!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 34 pages (My time: 6 Hours)
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 34 pages (My time: 6 Hours)
OPINION: As a member of the Order of Guardians, you, Grace, are off to a mechanical toys fair at the invitation of toymaker, Gustav Weber. However, upon arrival, you discover you were deceived by this misguided mechanical wizard. Find yourself trapped in the World of Caskets, a fantasy world controlled by the evil queen, Pandora. Within this realm you will meet Ada, Gustav’s younger sister, who is also trapped within its boundaries. Battle Pandora, learn the truth about Ada and her brother, and plot your escape!
I found this game a vast improvement for this developer. A great deal of work and creative design went into this game! The story behind the game piqued my interest. The story takes some twists and turns as the player meanders around the World of Caskets. The graphics are amazingly beautiful and there is mouth movement from the characters. The player has the option to play two of the chapters dealing with the Aquatic Realm and the Carnival Realm in any order he or she chooses. That is a nice touch!
There are three collectibles. Collect coins to purchase costumes for five mythical creatures. You have the choice between two styles of costume for each creature. Collect morphing objects and feathers. I found most easy to locate but there are some which are well-hidden. If you miss any of the collectibles you can return to the scenes at the end of the game.
There are fifteen (15) HOP scenes in the game. All can be replayed at the end. This game provides the time and accuracy for each HOP scene played. Most of the scenes are lists of items and they are very interactive. There is an optional Match-3 game which can be played instead. There are also several mini-HOP scenes which consist of locating five or six items. There are some other styles of HOP scenes such as silhouette, spot-the-differences, matching, and locating items by design or from a small segment of the item. There is a bonus HOP scene which can be played upon completion of the game.
There are twenty-nine (29) mini-games and most are easy. There are some which can be played in either a “hard” or “casual” mode. I found most creatively designed. There is one Rube-Goldberg puzzle in the game.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 13 achievements.
• Collect 54 coins to purchase outfits for 5 creatures
• Collect 54 feathers and 27 morphing objects
• 9 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 15 HOP scenes and 11 mini-games
• Extra HOP scene playable at the end
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 13 achievements.
• Collect 54 coins to purchase outfits for 5 creatures
• Collect 54 feathers and 27 morphing objects
• 9 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 15 HOP scenes and 11 mini-games
• Extra HOP scene playable at the end
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a prequel. Play Arthur Lumiere, a character from the main game. When your wife, Eleanor, is kidnapped, you are off to locate her. Meet a woman in the town square who informs you that Gustav, the toymaker, has kidnapped your wife and is holding her daughter, Agnes, captive as well. Now you must enter the World of Caskets to locate your wife and save this girl. There are six (6) mini-games and two (2) HOP scenes. Continue to collect the collectibles. I found this chapter comparable to the main game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (C=Casual, H=Hard)
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (C=Casual, H=Hard)
Aquatic Realm:
A. C/H Entrapment puzzle. On a grid with hexagonal squares, move a spider until it entraps an evil tree so it cannot escape. Each square the spider lands on turns into a spider.
B. C/H Rube-Goldberg Puzzle
(1) Sequence puzzle. Collect bubbles from smallest to largest
(2) Physical puzzle. Lead colored bubbles to their matching colored tube.
(3) Matching puzzle. Uncover bubbles to match symbols
C. Logic puzzle. Figure out the position of 4 gems. There are 8 chances to get the right combination by color and placement. Each entry indicates if that color is part of the four and if that color is in the proper location.
B. C/H Rube-Goldberg Puzzle
(1) Sequence puzzle. Collect bubbles from smallest to largest
(2) Physical puzzle. Lead colored bubbles to their matching colored tube.
(3) Matching puzzle. Uncover bubbles to match symbols
C. Logic puzzle. Figure out the position of 4 gems. There are 8 chances to get the right combination by color and placement. Each entry indicates if that color is part of the four and if that color is in the proper location.
Carnival Realm:
D. Maze puzzle. Move a latch through a maze to a door at the end of the maze. Use a dial which provides for 2, 3, or 4 spaces for the latch to move.
E. Rotating rings puzzle. Rotate 3 rings so that denizens of each animal kingdom are together.
F. Maze puzzle. Fill in a maze with silver. Every portion of the maze must be filled in and you must move consecutively from one section to the other.
E. Rotating rings puzzle. Rotate 3 rings so that denizens of each animal kingdom are together.
F. Maze puzzle. Fill in a maze with silver. Every portion of the maze must be filled in and you must move consecutively from one section to the other.
Bonus Chapter:
G. Rotating tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to create a route for an airship to travel to its destination
H. Switch puzzle. Switch 5 gems so each is within its matching colored slot
I. Sequence puzzle. Press shields in sequence to remove roots.
J. Assembly puzzle. Follow directions to make a potion
H. Switch puzzle. Switch 5 gems so each is within its matching colored slot
I. Sequence puzzle. Press shields in sequence to remove roots.
J. Assembly puzzle. Follow directions to make a potion
I recommend this game!
Can you save a town from turning to ash in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
128 of 231 found this review helpful
ZIGZAG THROUGH TIME
PostedMarch 26, 2020
sunnyglow
fromLocation: Somewhere in time – stuck between the past and the future.
Skill Level:Expert
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
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 46 pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 46 pages
OPINION: Zigzag through time as you investigate what caused a mining explosion in the town of Ashville in 1985. Join the tag team of Louise Mitchell, an investigative journalist in the year 2000 as she joins forces with historian, Robert Lawson, residing in the year 1985. This time-challenged duo will work together, communicating through a diary to locate evidence to convict an evildoer of his nefarious crimes! Will our time travelers ever meet? Time will tell.
Loosely based on the premise of the 2006 movie, “The Lake House,” I found this an excellent game. Domini Games always provides more game for the money and this one, to me, is the best one of their recent games. The game is long with an interesting story and an active pace. It contains some unique and creative puzzles and HOP scenes. I found the graphics are better as well. There is less neon green and vivid purple as evidenced in their other games.
There are three collectibles – coins in which to purchase items for Robert’s house, morphing pieces of evidence, and newspaper scraps. I found the information provided by the pieces of evidence humorous. There is a bar on the inventory bar which indicates if there is a collectible within a scene. I found most of the collectibles easy to locate. A diary is used as a correspondence device between the two protagonists.
There are seventeen (17) HOP scenes and one mini-HOP scene. Sixteen (16) of these can be replayed at the end of the game. It is worth playing the game if only to indulge in the wide variety of HOP scenes. They are creatively designed with some unique and innovative flourishes. The scenes include one with ice cream delights which are located by searching for the product which has two of the items listed. In another scene, the player swirls a cup of coffee with a spoon to change the scene to search for items. The scenes are very interactive. Don’t like HOP scenes? There is an alternative Match-3 game provided instead.
There are thirty (30) mini-games. Sixteen (16) of these can be replayed at the end of the game. Most of them have the option to be played in either an “easy” or “hard” version. This difficulty can be set in the main menu; however, if a mini-game seems too challenging or perhaps, not challenging enough, it can be changed while playing the game. My only complaint concerns the lock puzzles. For me, entering a number into a phone is not a puzzle – it is a function of life.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 15 morphing pieces of evidence and 15 newspaper scraps
• Collect $100 to be used in purchasing items for Robert’s house
• 15 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 16 HOP scenes and 16 mini-games upon completion of the game
• Tag team between Louise Mitchell and Robert Lawson
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 15 morphing pieces of evidence and 15 newspaper scraps
• Collect $100 to be used in purchasing items for Robert’s house
• 15 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 16 HOP scenes and 16 mini-games upon completion of the game
• Tag team between Louise Mitchell and Robert Lawson
BONUS CHAPTER: It is another story. Play a student of mysticism, taking lessons in augury from Anna Lovelace. When your mentor, Anna, is accused of causing the disappearance of a policer officer, Officer Marsh, you are off to investigate. Sheriff Cole believes Anna’s artifacts are the cause. He is on a mission to rid Ashville of magic and artifacts. However, could this member of the local police be using one of those artifacts to his advantage.? I found this chapter very long and creatively designed, worth every penny of the collector’s edition price. There are five (5) HOP scenes and nine (9) mini-games. For me, it is of the same quality as the main game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (E =Easy, H=Hard)
A. E/H Maze puzzle. Move a policeman to a phone booth avoiding criminals in his path. Pick up a coin as you maneuver through the squares of the grid. The hard version has one more criminal to escape.
B. E/H Tangram puzzle. Placed irregular shaped roofs onto a grid so that all spaces are covered with no empty spots.
C. E/H Paint puzzle. Paint a picture according to a given guide. The easy version has less colors
D. E/H Connection puzzle. Connect like-colored tokens to remove them until none remain. Some tokens have two colors) Easy has less tokens to match. 3X
E. E/H Switch puzzle. Use grabbers to move two fuses at a time to their proper locations based on color – orange on one side and purple on the other
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. E/H Connection puzzle. Connect like colored chips without crossing lines.
G. E/H Sequence puzzle. Shoot the dummy! Using a shotgun, shoot 4 dummies as many times as indicated on the number above each of their heads. You must shoot each dummy before it reaches the front of the range.
H. Logic puzzle. Remove items according to given clues until only one remains.
B. E/H Tangram puzzle. Placed irregular shaped roofs onto a grid so that all spaces are covered with no empty spots.
C. E/H Paint puzzle. Paint a picture according to a given guide. The easy version has less colors
D. E/H Connection puzzle. Connect like-colored tokens to remove them until none remain. Some tokens have two colors) Easy has less tokens to match. 3X
E. E/H Switch puzzle. Use grabbers to move two fuses at a time to their proper locations based on color – orange on one side and purple on the other
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. E/H Connection puzzle. Connect like colored chips without crossing lines.
G. E/H Sequence puzzle. Shoot the dummy! Using a shotgun, shoot 4 dummies as many times as indicated on the number above each of their heads. You must shoot each dummy before it reaches the front of the range.
H. Logic puzzle. Remove items according to given clues until only one remains.
I recommend this game!
Can you clear an innocent man’s name in time?
Overall rating
4
/
5
130 of 211 found this review helpful
A CAT-AND-MOUSE THRILLER
PostedMarch 19, 2020
sunnyglow
fromHiding in my house from a vile monster – a deadly evildoer – The Coronavirus.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 47 pages (My time: 5 Hours)
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 47 pages (My time: 5 Hours)
When your brother, Colin, is charged with the kidnapping and possible murder of his wife, Dakota, you are off to investigate. Someone is trying to frame your brother for these crimes, but who? Be prepared to play a cat-and-mouse game with an evildoer with unexpected motives. Be warned! There is a surprise ending in this game. This is a game which will keep you guessing until the last moment.
Domini is my favorite developer. They always provide more game for the money. Although this is a decent game, for me, it is not of the same quality as some of their other games. The graphics are characteristic of Domini with their trademark colors of neon green and bright purple along with items with their logo on them. These colors are subdued somewhat in this game, which, to me, is a welcome change. The story behind the game is a well-written whodunit.
Nevertheless, I found the game somewhat boring! For a game which is a mystery with a race against time, one would expect it to be fast paced. However, this is not the case. Toward the middle of the game, the game becomes snail-paced. I credit this to the lack of dialogue, lack of activities, and the constant back-and-forth motion between scenes searching for inventory items. Much of the game seemed like time filler with back-and-forth movement from scene to scene without purpose.
There are three collectibles. Collect an equal number of morphing statuettes and photos – fifteen (15). Also collect coins which are used to purchase items for a kitchen. I found most easy to locate. An indicator bar lights up when a collectible is to be located within the scene.
There are eighteen (18) HOP scenes, with fifteen (15) which can be replayed at the end of the game. There is a Match-3 game which can be played in lieu of the scenes. They are creatively designed, and, to me, are better designed than the puzzles. They are interactive and include silhouette and lists of items. However, there are matching scenes, one rebus scene, and one creative scene in which the player searches for an item and then uses it back within the scene.
There are twenty-five (25) mini-games. Fifteen (15) can be replayed at the end of the game. Some of the mini-games have the option to be played in either an “Easy” or “Hard” mode. Some of the puzzles are creatively designed; however, there are a few which I don’t consider puzzles. Entering a number code on a lock, to me, is not a puzzle. Domini is known for their mini-games, providing more of them than other developers and providing the choice of difficulty in playing them. Nowadays, they seem to be providing less puzzles with each new game. I would like to see more puzzles and less HOP scenes in their games.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 15 morphing statuettes and 15 photos
• Collect 40 coins to purchase items for your kitchen
• 10 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 15 mini-games and 15 HOP scenes upon completion of the game
• 40 achievements.
• Collect 15 morphing statuettes and 15 photos
• Collect 40 coins to purchase items for your kitchen
• 10 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 15 mini-games and 15 HOP scenes upon completion of the game
BONUS CHAPTER: It is another cat-and-mouse tale which is similar in format to the main game. Play Mr. Fleming. A masked man, the Dark Hunter, contacts you indicating that you are wearing a bomb on your wrist which will detonate in an hour. Run to-and-fro trying to save yourself as well as friends and family from this madman. I liked this story better than the one from the main game and it has a surprise ending as well. Continue to collect the collectibles. There are nine (9) mini-games and five (5) HOP scenes. There are some fantastic HOP scenes and mini-games in this chapter. To me, this is a worthy addition for the collector’s edition designation.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO: (E=Easy, H=Hard)
A. Moving blocks puzzle. Move “blocks” (flowers) to create a path for a key to move from left to right within the grid. Awesome and beautiful puzzle
B. E/H Strategy puzzle. Switch bricks on wall so that each row and column has the number of bricks as listed on the top and sides of each column and row.
C. E/H. Switch puzzle. Switch stones so their silhouettes match with those on a given piece of paper.
D. E/H Sequence puzzle. Rotate cubes containing pictures of the storyline. Put the cubes in sequential order as it unfolds in the story. Rotating one affects the others.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. E/H. Maze puzzle. On a grid plot a course for a hook to reach a gas cannister while avoiding obstacles. Upon landing an obstacle, the game restarts
F. Matching puzzle. Locate matching dolls.
G. Assembly puzzle. Place train tracks into the proper location
H. Pipe puzzle. Connect pieces of pipe from one end to the other.
I. Amusement Park ride. Ride a roller coaster by clicking on arrows which dictate the direction and moves of the coaster. Beware of landing on squares with crosses
B. E/H Strategy puzzle. Switch bricks on wall so that each row and column has the number of bricks as listed on the top and sides of each column and row.
C. E/H. Switch puzzle. Switch stones so their silhouettes match with those on a given piece of paper.
D. E/H Sequence puzzle. Rotate cubes containing pictures of the storyline. Put the cubes in sequential order as it unfolds in the story. Rotating one affects the others.
BONUS CHAPTER:
E. E/H. Maze puzzle. On a grid plot a course for a hook to reach a gas cannister while avoiding obstacles. Upon landing an obstacle, the game restarts
F. Matching puzzle. Locate matching dolls.
G. Assembly puzzle. Place train tracks into the proper location
H. Pipe puzzle. Connect pieces of pipe from one end to the other.
I. Amusement Park ride. Ride a roller coaster by clicking on arrows which dictate the direction and moves of the coaster. Beware of landing on squares with crosses
I recommend this game!
A recent expedition uncovered unique, priceless artifacts, but at what cost?
Overall rating
5
/
5
113 of 207 found this review helpful
MR. SANDMAN - BRING ME A DREAM - A GAME WITH HUNKY RICK ROGERS
PostedMarch 14, 2020
sunnyglow
fromHere’s to Rick Rogers embracing the feminine side of his personality!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 40 pages (My time: 7 hours)
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 40 pages (My time: 7 hours)
Join Rick Rogers, paranormal detective, on his next exciting case! An expedition into the land of the Maya has uncovered some legendary artifacts with amazing powers. Now a sand monster has been unleashed by one of these artifacts causing those who encounter it to enter a catatonic stupor. This newest adventure will take our roguish hero and his companion, Rachel, through some trials in search of the truth about these ancient relics. Join the quest as they search for a way to save those who have become victims of them. After this adventure, hopefully Rick will have some empathy for women, seeing things from a female perspective!
This is another fantastic game within this series. The story is well-written. I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek humor, which I feel, added some levity to the game. There is a nice rapport between Rick and his cohort, Rachel. This is a must-have for those who love adventure games and/or those who more want more HOP scenes than puzzles within their games. The game has a more modern look to it with the appearance of drones, gaming devices, and other technical apparatus.
The collectibles are glass globes which contain all the twelve (12) characters from the game. There are also an equal number of morphing objects and all-seeing eyes. There is one of each in every scene. I found them easy to locate. At the end of the game a secret room opens to display a jigsaw puzzle to be played.
There are more HOP scenes than puzzles within the game. There are twenty-six (26) HOP scenes, some which I would consider mini-HOP scenes with a small number of items to locate. Fifteen (15) of these can be replayed at the end of the game. Most are creatively designed, some with amazing graphics. All are interactive. I feel these are some of the best HOP scenes I have played in some time. They include the usual lists of items and silhouette scenes; however, there are also matching, some storybook scenes, and one spot-the-differences scene in the bonus chapter.
There are twenty-one (21) puzzles within the game. Thirteen (13) of these can be replayed at the end of the game. I found most easy, which should appeal to those who want an enjoyable easy game. In my opinion, the HOP scenes are better constructed and more creative than the puzzles in this game. Nevertheless, there are some amazing puzzles which I enjoyed playing.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 glass spheres of characters from the game, 26 morphing objects, and 26 all-seeing eyes (there is one morphing object and one eye in each scene)
• 12 Wallpapers along with a screensaver, concept art, and music
• Replay 15 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
• Secret Room which opens a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 glass spheres of characters from the game, 26 morphing objects, and 26 all-seeing eyes (there is one morphing object and one eye in each scene)
• 12 Wallpapers along with a screensaver, concept art, and music
• Replay 15 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
• Secret Room which opens a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game
BONUS CHAPTER: It is an addendum to the main story. Join Rachel Cowell, professor of history, in her quest to gain the key to Knowledge through the Trials of Worth. This story occurs at the same time as the main game but concentrates on Rachel’s experiences as she and Rick enter these trials. I felt the story and graphics comparable to those from the main story. To me, it is a welcome addition to the game and worthy of the collector’s edition designation. There are five (5) puzzles and seven (7) HOP scenes.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUZZLES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Physical puzzle. Click on red and yellow items before they hit a center slot on the screen.
B. Lock puzzle. Using fingerprints on a lock, enter the code
C. Switch puzzle. Switch light bulbs so each is in a lantern of the same color.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect stars (dots) to create constellations from a given diagram
E. Assembly puzzle. Follow directions to make a ritualistic potion.
F. Final puzzle. Card game. Play against the Guardian to get 3 Globe cards.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Maze puzzle. Follow a given pattern to proceed across a maze from the start to the exit
H. Switch puzzle. Switch stepping-stones until they create an image. 3X
B. Lock puzzle. Using fingerprints on a lock, enter the code
C. Switch puzzle. Switch light bulbs so each is in a lantern of the same color.
D. Connection puzzle. Connect stars (dots) to create constellations from a given diagram
E. Assembly puzzle. Follow directions to make a ritualistic potion.
F. Final puzzle. Card game. Play against the Guardian to get 3 Globe cards.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Maze puzzle. Follow a given pattern to proceed across a maze from the start to the exit
H. Switch puzzle. Switch stepping-stones until they create an image. 3X
I recommend this game!
Can you catch a magical culprit behind a string of strange robberies?
Overall rating
5
/
5
116 of 223 found this review helpful
A POT O’ GAMING GOLD
PostedMarch 12, 2020
sunnyglow
from“Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Gaelic!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages (My time: 6-1/2 hours)
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages (My time: 6-1/2 hours)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Detective! Your services have been requested by the Constable of Dublin to investigate a series of robberies. Residents of the city have reported seeing tiny men dressed in green at each of these robberies. Could some rascally leprechauns be behind these robberies? Are they searching for their pots o' gold? Or is there a mastermind behind the scene? Be prepared! Nothing is as it appears, and a surprise ending awaits!
What a fantastic game, one which should get you into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! The game is “wearin’ of the green” - all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day. It is filled with shamrocks, leprechauns, Celtic knots, and a host of other Irish symbolism. The Gaelic musical background should get the player in the mood for this festive holiday. It is a fast-paced game with beautiful graphics. I found the story excellent and was completely surprised by the ending. This is a great family game. The puzzles and activities should appeal to all ages. Even the villains are tame fare. They are more misguided than evil.
The collectibles are morphing objects and shamrock coins. I found both easy to locate. There is one of each in every scene. There is a bar displayed at the left side of the screen indicating if the collectibles have been found within the scene. If all the collectibles are found, an extra puzzle is opened at the end of the game. There is an all-seeing eye on the inventory bar. It lights up when you need to investigate evidence. It is followed with a list of items to locate and a narrative indicating how those items are related to the case at hand.
There are an equal number of HOP scenes and mini-games. There are twenty-nine (29) of each. Eleven (11) min-games and ten (10) HOP scenes can be replayed at the end of the game. The puzzles vary in style, with most being on the easier side. There are some creatively designed ones in this game – ones even the younger set might enjoy. The HOP scenes are principally lists of items and silhouette. However, they are highly interactive, with some containing puzzles.
MECHANICS:
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 24 achievements.
• Collect 27 coins and 27 morphing objects. Play an extra game if you get all collectibles
• 7 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• All-seeing eye. It lights up it when deductions are made about the case.
• Replay 11 mini-games and 10 HOP scenes at the end of the game
• 24 achievements.
• Collect 27 coins and 27 morphing objects. Play an extra game if you get all collectibles
• 7 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• All-seeing eye. It lights up it when deductions are made about the case.
• Replay 11 mini-games and 10 HOP scenes at the end of the game
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. The Constable of Dublin has again requested your services. A banshee has been seen victimizing the descendants of four families. She appears within their homes and seems to be searching for something from each of these families. Discover the truth about this woman in white and the motives behind this case. I found this chapter a decent addition to the game and worth the price of a collector’s edition. There are three (3) mini-games and ten (10) HOP scenes. My only complaint with the chapter is the excessive number of HOP scenes in comparison to the mini-games. I would have rather played more mini-games than HOP scenes. Nevertheless, they are of the same excellent quality as those within the main game.
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MIN-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Maze puzzle. Move two leprechauns through a maze, moving both at the same time until both land on coins in the center of the grid simultaneously
B. Sequence puzzle. Play notes on a piano in sequence as per given instructions
C. Paint puzzle. Paint a picture using clues within the picture for the proper colors to use.
D. Gear puzzle. Switch gears so they intermesh with each other.
E. Switch books so that the colors on their spines match the colors above them on the bookcase
F. Switch puzzle. Switch garments so that each of 5 fairytale figures are dressed in their proper attire.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Maze puzzle. Go through Dublin streets making choices which way to go until reaching the exit.
H. Match 3. Match 3 or more of your 3 assigned colored tokens to fill up 3 tubes. If you run out of moves, you must fill up your opponent’s tubes with his color matches.
B. Sequence puzzle. Play notes on a piano in sequence as per given instructions
C. Paint puzzle. Paint a picture using clues within the picture for the proper colors to use.
D. Gear puzzle. Switch gears so they intermesh with each other.
E. Switch books so that the colors on their spines match the colors above them on the bookcase
F. Switch puzzle. Switch garments so that each of 5 fairytale figures are dressed in their proper attire.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Maze puzzle. Go through Dublin streets making choices which way to go until reaching the exit.
H. Match 3. Match 3 or more of your 3 assigned colored tokens to fill up 3 tubes. If you run out of moves, you must fill up your opponent’s tubes with his color matches.
I recommend this game!
Could you survive a deadly game where your opponent knew your secrets?
Overall rating
3
/
5
83 of 169 found this review helpful
A FORGETFUL MEMORY
PostedMarch 5, 2020
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 38 pages
4 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 38 pages
Welcome to a new series from Mad Head Games! Venture off to New York, the home of police counselor, William Rodgers. As a struggling college student, Rodgers earned money by participating in medical experiments. One of these gave him the ability to briefly enter other people’s minds. Now, he uses that skill to help the police. In this first episode, Rodgers uses his skills to battle an evildoer wanting power at any cost. Unfortunately, that cost involves William Rodgers himself.
This game is a HOP lover’s dream! There are twice as many HOP scenes as mini-games. The story is a well-written sci-fi thriller. However, this game did not produce this euphoria in my mind! I found the game tedious due to the overabundance of the boring repetitious HOP scenes. It had the potential to become a brilliant fast-paced thriller. Unfortunately, to me, it is missing the creative elements to produce such a game.
The collectibles are all-seeing eyes and morphing objects. Every scene has one of each to locate. Most are easy to discover. At the end of the game play Treasure Chest. Return to each of the game scenes and locate yet another item within the scene. All are easy to locate. Upon completion of this activity, the player can then play the Ultimate HOP scene.
The collectibles are all-seeing eyes and morphing objects. Every scene has one of each to locate. Most are easy to discover. At the end of the game play Treasure Chest. Return to each of the game scenes and locate yet another item within the scene. All are easy to locate. Upon completion of this activity, the player can then play the Ultimate HOP scene.
There are thirty-five (35) HOP scenes. Some are mini-HOP scenes. Most have a morphing object. Sixteen (16) can be replayed at the end of the game. Most are silhouette or a list of items with some interactivity There is a repetitive one throughout the game. When Rodgers enters another person’s mind, the player is given a scene within this person’s memory in which to place items back into position to restore that memory.
There are only eighteen (18) mini-games within the game. I was somewhat disappointed at not only the lack of puzzles, but also the lack of difficulty for many of them. Entering a code into a lock is NOT a puzzle! The mini-games cannot be replayed. There were a few which I would like to replay but that option is not available.
MECHANICS:
• 5 levels of play including a customized version.
• 12 achievements – some with 3 parts.
• Collect 27 morphing objects and 27 eyes
• 16 morphing objects within the HOP scenes
• 4 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 16 HOP scenes
• Treasure chest. Return to all the scenes from the game to locate other items.
• After locating the items in the Treasure Chest, play the Ultimate HOP scene.
• 12 achievements – some with 3 parts.
• Collect 27 morphing objects and 27 eyes
• 16 morphing objects within the HOP scenes
• 4 wallpapers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Replay 16 HOP scenes
• Treasure chest. Return to all the scenes from the game to locate other items.
• After locating the items in the Treasure Chest, play the Ultimate HOP scene.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. Join William Rodgers as he tries to locate two missing interns of the scientist Pierre Mortimer. Mortimer was apprehended for operating an illegal lab to replicate the drugs which led to the mind-bending talent of William Rodgers. Now Mortimer is in a semi-conscious state. His interns are witnesses to his bizarre experiment and may be victims to the drugs themselves. As Rodgers, you are off to save these two victims. This is a very short bonus chapter. I do not feel it is worth the price of a collector’s edition game. There are seven (7) HOP scenes (one of which I consider a mini-HOP scene) and three (3) puzzles. Continue collecting the collectibles. Although I felt the story was excellent, I felt the pace dragged
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE FEW MINI-GAMES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Logic puzzle. Freeze bolts on an arm restraint by using liquid nitrogen. You have a specific number of moves to loosen the proper bolts to release the restraint.
B. Matching puzzle. Turn off all lights on a box by connecting two of them without passing over lights of another color.
C. Switch puzzle. Switch flowers on 3 rings so that the flowers on each segment of the 3 rings match up.
D. Lock puzzle. Enter a given code (This is NOT a puzzle)
E. Mathematical puzzle. Create equations whose answers are 3 numbers which open a lock
F. Connection puzzle. Place tokens into position on a grid to create a path from a battery at the top to a light at the bottom.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Assembly puzzle. Rotate arrows on squares so that abutting squares are different colors and the number squares for each color matches with the number given - 1 blue, 2 yellow, 3 red and 4 green
H. Switch puzzle. Switch tiles with openings in them so that the openings outline circular objects within each square
B. Matching puzzle. Turn off all lights on a box by connecting two of them without passing over lights of another color.
C. Switch puzzle. Switch flowers on 3 rings so that the flowers on each segment of the 3 rings match up.
D. Lock puzzle. Enter a given code (This is NOT a puzzle)
E. Mathematical puzzle. Create equations whose answers are 3 numbers which open a lock
F. Connection puzzle. Place tokens into position on a grid to create a path from a battery at the top to a light at the bottom.
BONUS CHAPTER:
G. Assembly puzzle. Rotate arrows on squares so that abutting squares are different colors and the number squares for each color matches with the number given - 1 blue, 2 yellow, 3 red and 4 green
H. Switch puzzle. Switch tiles with openings in them so that the openings outline circular objects within each square
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save your beloved from a dangerous sculptor’s obsession?
Overall rating
3
/
5
84 of 170 found this review helpful
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! A GAME TO WARM EVEN A STONE-COLD HEART
PostedFebruary 13, 2020
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME (My Time: 5 Hours)
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages
5 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages
OPINION: Captain! You have been anticipating returning to your Italian village, Genova, to see your beloved, Bella. However, upon arrival, you discover she has disappeared! Her disappearance is tied to a beauty contest sponsored by the renown sculptor, Cesare. Search for Bella as you uncover the stone-cold truth about this misguided sculptor, his obsession with a statue named Gloria, and the secrets of an artifact named Eva. Solve the mystery behind the disappearance of your beloved Bella and others from the village.
With the story, graphics, and musical background, this game exudes romance and eternal love! This is a fantastic game for Valentine’s Day! It is also a HOP lover’s dream with more HOP scenes than mini-games. Nevertheless, there are not many of either within the game. It is a short game; however, it is creatively designed with a well-written story. This game should get the player into the mood for Valentine’s Day. It is an easy play which should appeal to all members of the family.
There are two collectibles, animals and morphing objects. There are fifty-four (54) of each within the game - two of each per scene. There is a sidebar indicating how many of the collectibles are left within the scene to be collected. I found some of the objects difficult to locate. Many of the animals are almost transparent, well-hidden within the scenes. At the end of the game, there is an extra HOP scene which can be played in which the player searches for fragments of various objects. Get help from a gimmicky artifact named Eva who provides the ability to foresee events. It is activated by the tears collected from characters from the game. Play a HOP scene allowing the player to decide his/her next course of action.
There are twenty-seven (27) HOP scenes and nineteen (19) mini-games. There are thirteen (13) of each which can be replayed at the end of the game. The HOP scenes within the main game vary in design and all are highly interactive. There are a few mini-HOP scenes as well. I found most of the HOP scenes creatively designed. I found most of the mini-games easy. Being a puzzle aficionada, my only complaint is that there are few mini-games. It is a decent game; however, for me, I prefer games which are more puzzle intense.
MECHANICS:
• 4 levels of play including a customized version.
• 20 achievements.
• Collect 54 animals to exchange for 5 animal statues (2 each per scene)
• Collect 54 morphing objects (2 each per scene)
• A final HOP scene available at the end of the game
• 8 wallpapers and 6 screensavers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Gimmicky artifact named Eva which provides the ability to foresee events, activated by the tears from the game’s characters.
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 mini-games
• 20 achievements.
• Collect 54 animals to exchange for 5 animal statues (2 each per scene)
• Collect 54 morphing objects (2 each per scene)
• A final HOP scene available at the end of the game
• 8 wallpapers and 6 screensavers along with concept art, music and video sequences
• Gimmicky artifact named Eva which provides the ability to foresee events, activated by the tears from the game’s characters.
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 mini-games
BONUS CHAPTER: It is another story. You are at the Sculptor’s School taking an admittance test to see if you qualify for entrance into the school. Everyone is to sculpt a statue. However, when your gargoyle statue comes to life, you find yourself being branded a criminal. Escape and discover what caused this statue to come to life. The antics of the doe-eyed adorable gargoyle are the saving grace for this chapter. I found it somewhat boring. There are seven (7) HOP scenes and all of them are lists of items. One of the scenes is used twice in succession. There are only four (4) mini-games. It is a long chapter but except for the inclusion of the baby gargoyle, I feel this chapter is not worthy of an editor’s choice designation
SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUZZLES AFTER THE DEMO:
A. Match-3 game. Remove a specified number of 4 different colored tokens from a grid in only 14 moves.
B. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces on a grid to restore a map
C. Sequence puzzle. Move 8 snakes so each one is on the same row as its match at the left side of the screen.
D. Matching puzzle. Match up pearls hidden behind shells.
E. Sliding tiles. Move tiles so each one is in its matching colored slot. 4X increases in difficulty
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Connection puzzle. Connect like colored stones on a grid without crossing lines. 3X
G. Maze puzzle. Lead 3 balls through a circular maze to the exit in the middle of the circle.
B. Switch puzzle. Switch pieces on a grid to restore a map
C. Sequence puzzle. Move 8 snakes so each one is on the same row as its match at the left side of the screen.
D. Matching puzzle. Match up pearls hidden behind shells.
E. Sliding tiles. Move tiles so each one is in its matching colored slot. 4X increases in difficulty
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Connection puzzle. Connect like colored stones on a grid without crossing lines. 3X
G. Maze puzzle. Lead 3 balls through a circular maze to the exit in the middle of the circle.
I recommend this game!