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Who is trying to destroy the Kingdom of Barsia?
Overall rating
5
/
5
210 of 339 found this review helpful
EIPIX HAS THE MIDAS TOUCH - FIVE GOLDEN SHOOTING STARS FOR GRANTING MY WISH FOR A STELLAR GAME
PostedNovember 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromI am in a “sunny” mood. A falling star has granted my wish to play a game full of sunflowers, sunshine, beauty, and the golden touch of creativity this game provides.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON 4 CHAPTERS OUT OF 10 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS GAME
A breathtakingly beautiful game! Mechanical beasts abound as you investigate why mechanical stags are attacking the local residents of Barsia. Are they coming from the rival kingdom of Olesia? I LOVE this game. This is a special treat for FROG lovers as all the HOP scenes are FROGS! (FROG – Fragmented Hidden Object Game). You will search for fragments of inventory items and forge them together to create an inventory object. The graphics are beautifully rendered with a touch of gold. The story is excellent, centering on a long-standing rivalry between two kingdoms torn apart by a magic relic – a falling star which can grant your ever wish. I might add my wish has been granted as well with this stellar game! I especially LOVE the character Princess Leda, a beautiful, valiant golden haired Nordic warrior possessing the Midas touch. However, I am afraid she is just a little too gullible.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. Most of the mini-games are relatively easy; however, in the demo there is one mini-game which is fairly difficult involving a variation of a checkers puzzle. After the demo, the puzzles become increasingly more difficult. This dev, known for its creativity and innovation, has also provided one multi-step mini-game which uses the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” as a backdrop for the mini-game. I love the storybook approach to this mini-game. The puzzles include moving tiles puzzles, replacement of items back into the scene, sequential puzzles, matching puzzles, a checker puzzle, mathematical puzzles, and maze puzzles. At the beginning of the game you receive a magic amulet which provides even more mini-puzzles throughout the game.
Jack is back from the Sky Kingdom game. Now what is he doing in this game? As he warns you that the plot of this game is more complex than you may thing. You will find yourself in the midst of a forthcoming war teeming with mechanical stags and bears. Oh my! There is definitely an undercurrent seething beneath of surface of this game. However, what is that undercurrent? Queen Valla of Barsia seems to have some suspicious motives in taking her people to war with the Olesians. What are those hidden motives? I can “bearly” contain my enthusiasm for this game. I have been waiting patiently for MONTHS for this game to appear. EIPIX again has delivered on an outstanding game.
LEVELS: Casual, Hard, Insane, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
You have the option to set up penalties for random clicking in the game
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
You have the option to set up penalties for random clicking in the game
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
Magic Amulet which requires you locate pieces to activate some devilish puzzles.
11 Achievements
Collect 40 Snowflakes
Collect 7 Parables
Strategy guide - 54 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of 21 puzzles, replay of 20 HOP scenes
Magic Amulet which requires you locate pieces to activate some devilish puzzles.
11 Achievements
Collect 40 Snowflakes
Collect 7 Parables
Strategy guide - 54 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of 21 puzzles, replay of 20 HOP scenes
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: All the HOP scenes are FROGS (FROG is an anagram for Fragmented Hidden Object Game). You search for pieces of an object which will be sent to your inventory to use in the game. There are four in the demo. Some of the FROG pieces are not easy to locate. I played two more FROGS after the demo.
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Rotate runes on ropes until all of the runes are facing forward. EASY
B. Multi-step puzzle: 1. Storybook sequence about “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Locate items and replace them back into the scene. 2. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Find the correct sequence in turning levers to lower a bridge. 3. Locate items which are shown on buttons then replace them back into the scene in the correct location 4. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click tumblers to find the correct combination which matches the teeth of a key to open a lock. 5. Matching puzzle. Find matching stars. ALL ARE EASY
C. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Move 3 colored tokens with geometric shapes to their matching ones at the bottom of a maze. Quite tricky. You must move all three at the same time to get all to the bottom of the table. DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Rotate five cylinders to create a continuous path for three tokens to move from the right side to the left side of the device. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Swap locks so that they match keys according to symbols on the locks and keys. You are only allowed to switch certain locks and keys at a time according to circular looping. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Move beads on an abacus so that the lines of beads total the figures at the bottom of the abacus. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. Multi-step puzzle: 1. Storybook sequence about “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Locate items and replace them back into the scene. 2. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Find the correct sequence in turning levers to lower a bridge. 3. Locate items which are shown on buttons then replace them back into the scene in the correct location 4. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click tumblers to find the correct combination which matches the teeth of a key to open a lock. 5. Matching puzzle. Find matching stars. ALL ARE EASY
C. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Move 3 colored tokens with geometric shapes to their matching ones at the bottom of a maze. Quite tricky. You must move all three at the same time to get all to the bottom of the table. DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Rotate five cylinders to create a continuous path for three tokens to move from the right side to the left side of the device. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Swap locks so that they match keys according to symbols on the locks and keys. You are only allowed to switch certain locks and keys at a time according to circular looping. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Move beads on an abacus so that the lines of beads total the figures at the bottom of the abacus. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
A scream in the night... a brutal crime... a mysterious figure with eyes red as blood. Can you get to the heart of this shocking murder?
Overall rating
4
/
5
130 of 179 found this review helpful
SLASHER SLAYS “SALLY” BY THE SEASHORE
PostedNovember 14, 2015
sunnyglow
fromA tongue twister - Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Slasher slays Sally by the seashore.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS OF 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - ADULT CONTENT
As an assistant to the “bel homme” Dupin, you will be engaging in a “mind twister,” in search of a psychotic killer with “twisted mind.” The story is superb and the graphics are dark and ominous splashed with crimson red from the blood of the victim. Upon finding a girl hanging from a tree with her throat slit ear-to-ear, you realize you are dealing with a deranged killer in this psychological thriller. As you walk the eerily quiet dark streets looking for a killer lurking in the shadows, you might want to recite the attached tongue twister to keep your fear at bay. Enjoy engaging in twisted mind games with a demented slasher.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. There is no optional game to play in lieu of the HOP scenes. The HOP scenes are varied and puzzle-like with the inclusion of some mini-HOP scenes. They include silhouette scenes, lists of items to locate, sentences with items in BOLD letter to further the story.
The mini-games are easy with the exception of two which I found moderately difficult. None are mind boggling. They include variations of moving tiles puzzles, maze puzzles, matching puzzles, moving tiles puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles and Simon Says puzzles. I wish ERS would return to providing the Casual and Hard option for their mini-games. To me, most of the puzzles are a tad too easy in this game.
There is only one collectible in the game - a series of thirty-six cards (six cards with facts from each of six Poe tales), which unlock a skull.
I purchased this game and then regretted it. After the demo it became very boring. This game is not nearly as good as the previous offerings in this series. The game is also very short. I was able to complete one-half of Chapter 4 in about two hours. However, to be honest, I had played the beta for this game, so this might account for the short period of time in which I was able to complete this amount of the game. There are very few HOP scenes and the puzzles are extremely easy. I also became tired of examining bodies with the goggles using various lenses.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints 5 to 200 seconds Skips 5 to 200 seconds
Hints 5 to 200 seconds Skips 5 to 200 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided at the beginning of the game
12 Achievements
Collect 36 cards about stories from Poe to access a crystal skull (6 each of “The Black Cat,” “Premature Burial,” “The Gold Bug,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Mask of the Red Death,” and “Mystery of Marie Roget”
Travel Kit: Throughout the game you will use items in your travel kit to investigate the murders.
Strategy guide – 45 Pages
Usual wallpaper, movies, art, screensaver, music, replay of HOP and mini-games
12 Achievements
Collect 36 cards about stories from Poe to access a crystal skull (6 each of “The Black Cat,” “Premature Burial,” “The Gold Bug,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Mask of the Red Death,” and “Mystery of Marie Roget”
Travel Kit: Throughout the game you will use items in your travel kit to investigate the murders.
Strategy guide – 45 Pages
Usual wallpaper, movies, art, screensaver, music, replay of HOP and mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items to pack into a travel case
B. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
C. Mini-Hop scene. Locate items listed in BOLD on a map for a maze
D. Multi-step HOP scenes. Silhouette. Locate items to dress a woman for an important “date.” Various scenes are used for clothing, jewelry (interactive) LOL
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
F. AND G. List of items to locate. USED TWICE.
A. Silhouette. Locate items to pack into a travel case
B. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
C. Mini-Hop scene. Locate items listed in BOLD on a map for a maze
D. Multi-step HOP scenes. Silhouette. Locate items to dress a woman for an important “date.” Various scenes are used for clothing, jewelry (interactive) LOL
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
F. AND G. List of items to locate. USED TWICE.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move keys to create pictures on a lock EASY
B. Using some goggles, investigate a corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. EASY
C. Variation of a counting puzzle. Count out money to pay a boy for a letter EASY
D. Use a code to go through a maze. EASY
E. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching game. Match up halves of masks to open a door. (2) Mini-HOP scene – locate items to place into slots on the front of cabinet EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles game. Create a picture by rotating 3 moving images on a gate. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says puzzle. Rap on a door in a specified sequence
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Move keys into the center of ring. EASY
I. Using some goggles, investigate another corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. An orange lens is added. EASY
J. Investigate evidence by moving tweezers and moving lenses to create a sharp image of the evidence. EASY
K. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move marbles into place by color. Time consuming but EASY
L. Sequencing puzzle. Move levers in proper sequence to open a drawer. EASY
M. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on symbols on a wall according to a diagram. EASY
N. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle. Rotate rings to create a picture. EASY
O. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles so that top and bottom images of zodiac symbols match. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
A. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move keys to create pictures on a lock EASY
B. Using some goggles, investigate a corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. EASY
C. Variation of a counting puzzle. Count out money to pay a boy for a letter EASY
D. Use a code to go through a maze. EASY
E. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching game. Match up halves of masks to open a door. (2) Mini-HOP scene – locate items to place into slots on the front of cabinet EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles game. Create a picture by rotating 3 moving images on a gate. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says puzzle. Rap on a door in a specified sequence
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Move keys into the center of ring. EASY
I. Using some goggles, investigate another corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. An orange lens is added. EASY
J. Investigate evidence by moving tweezers and moving lenses to create a sharp image of the evidence. EASY
K. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move marbles into place by color. Time consuming but EASY
L. Sequencing puzzle. Move levers in proper sequence to open a drawer. EASY
M. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on symbols on a wall according to a diagram. EASY
N. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle. Rotate rings to create a picture. EASY
O. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles so that top and bottom images of zodiac symbols match. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
I recommend this game!
Decades ago, a brutal crime occurred at the Lexington Hotel. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth about what happened there?
Overall rating
5
/
5
158 of 210 found this review helpful
“X” MARKS THE SPOT IN THIS PARANORMAL “PICTURE PERFECT” THRILLER
PostedNovember 12, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking for a place to spend the night brimming with excitement? Check out the Hotel Lexington where children are always welcome to stay - forever!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Return to 1979 to a haunted house in search of your sister, Samantha. An angry presence has kidnapped your sister and is now targeting you. Being guided by the ghost of a little girl, search for your sister while uncovering the sinister history of this hotel and the murder of its owner. I LOVE this game. The graphics are eerily dark and create a nice little spook fest. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. Most of the puzzles in the demo are easy; however, there is a balance/weights puzzle toward the end of the demo which is slightly difficult. The puzzles in the demo include several matching puzzles, a sliding tiles puzzle, sequencing puzzles, a jigsaw puzzle, a balance/weights puzzle, and a paint-by-number puzzle.
The HOP scenes are varied as well. The ones in the demo include a silhouette, several mini-HOP scenes with small amounts of items to locate, and lists of items to locate. There is one multi-step scene which results in a sliding tiles puzzle after locating all the items in the scene. There is NOT an alternative game to play in lieu of the HOP scenes.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
17 Achievements
Collect 24 petals
Collect pictures of orphans
21 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of both mini-games and HOP scenes, and a secret room
Map is provided as you play the game
17 Achievements
Collect 24 petals
Collect pictures of orphans
21 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of both mini-games and HOP scenes, and a secret room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items resulting in an inventory item.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Collect six pieces for a box
C. List of items to locate resulting in an inventory item.
D. Match six items within the scenes by removing objects to locate items.
E. Two sequential mini-HOP scenes. Locate 3 pieces to create a screwdriver. Locate 3 pieces to create a statue.
F. Multi-step. List of items to locate. Locating items uncovers pieces of a sliding tiles puzzles to create a picture.
A. Silhouette. Locate items resulting in an inventory item.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Collect six pieces for a box
C. List of items to locate resulting in an inventory item.
D. Match six items within the scenes by removing objects to locate items.
E. Two sequential mini-HOP scenes. Locate 3 pieces to create a screwdriver. Locate 3 pieces to create a statue.
F. Multi-step. List of items to locate. Locating items uncovers pieces of a sliding tiles puzzles to create a picture.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a matching puzzle. According to a diagram, move dials to match those in the diagram. EASY
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into place according to color to open a gate. EASY
C. Variation of a sequence puzzle. Push down four buttons in correct sequence to open a valise. EASY
D. Paint by numbers (in this case symbols) puzzle. Using a brush – you got it – match up paint colors with the symbols. EASY
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles on a box to create an image on the box. EASY
F. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move switches to light up a room. Moving one affects the others. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a design from a photo to open a lock.
H. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Locate pieces in a scene and replace them to create stained glass window EASY
I. Variation of a balance/weights puzzle. Place weights on a scale so that both sides equal. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Variation of a matching puzzle. According to a diagram, move dials to match those in the diagram. EASY
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into place according to color to open a gate. EASY
C. Variation of a sequence puzzle. Push down four buttons in correct sequence to open a valise. EASY
D. Paint by numbers (in this case symbols) puzzle. Using a brush – you got it – match up paint colors with the symbols. EASY
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles on a box to create an image on the box. EASY
F. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move switches to light up a room. Moving one affects the others. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a design from a photo to open a lock.
H. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Locate pieces in a scene and replace them to create stained glass window EASY
I. Variation of a balance/weights puzzle. Place weights on a scale so that both sides equal. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
You're the last hope to stop the ancient curse!
Overall rating
5
/
5
162 of 249 found this review helpful
THE WORLD OF THE CELTIC CROSSES PATHS WITH THE PRESENT
PostedNovember 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAvoiding all leprechauns, still searching for my “lucky charms” and a pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Through the looking glass, you, as Susan, are transported into a magical fantasy world of Druids and Celtic legends. You are drawn into an adventure helping a kingdom escape a “golden” curse which is causing petrified demons to come to life. I LOVE this game! This is more of an adventure game than a HOP game. The graphics are fairly well-done. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes (there are only 3 in the demo).
The HOP scenes are puzzle-like and all are silhouettes of items which, when located, are then used within the scene. Some of the scenes are sequential, requiring you do perform an action before finding the next item to be used. In one scene there is a mini-puzzle within the HOP scene.
The puzzles are varied and range from easy to moderately difficult. They include variations of Simon Says puzzles, pipe puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, tangram puzzles, and sliding tiles puzzles. There are a variety of collectibles including items from your backpack, manuscripts, hidden figurines, and morphing objects.
This game reminds me of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. It is filled with Celtic legends repackaged into 28 manuscripts you collect in the game. I am fascinated by the Druid culture so for me, this is a MUST-HAVE game! You travel to many locales, collect many items and interact more with the environment than play HOP scenes or puzzles.
LEVELS: Easy, Normal, Hard Although there is no “customized” setting, you do have the ability to customize the game under all the settings.
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 30 to 150 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 30 to 150 seconds
EXTRAS:
A transportable Map is given to you at the start of the game
22 Achievements
Collect 14 items from your backpack lost in the time portal
Collect 28 manuscripts
Collect 24 hidden figurines
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, video, music, replay of 7 puzzles, and a quiz
22 Achievements
Collect 14 items from your backpack lost in the time portal
Collect 28 manuscripts
Collect 24 hidden figurines
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, video, music, replay of 7 puzzles, and a quiz
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene to create a healing ointment. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle – a matching puzzle.
B. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene sequentially. Finally locate a dial to open a safe.
C. Silhouette. Locate items which you again use in the scene to receive a final inventory item.
A. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene to create a healing ointment. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle – a matching puzzle.
B. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene sequentially. Finally locate a dial to open a safe.
C. Silhouette. Locate items which you again use in the scene to receive a final inventory item.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of Simon Says. Play a xylophone following a music score provided for you. EASY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Move brackets to form paths so that a ball will fall into each of four pipes. You must change the brackets each time to create a new path for each ball. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
C. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a wall containing 3 symbols. EASY
D. Variation of a tangram puzzle. Place stone pieces onto a square to create an intertwining Celtic pattern in stone. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide and rearrange rays of light so they all intersect creating a star pattern. EASY
A. Variation of Simon Says. Play a xylophone following a music score provided for you. EASY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Move brackets to form paths so that a ball will fall into each of four pipes. You must change the brackets each time to create a new path for each ball. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
C. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a wall containing 3 symbols. EASY
D. Variation of a tangram puzzle. Place stone pieces onto a square to create an intertwining Celtic pattern in stone. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide and rearrange rays of light so they all intersect creating a star pattern. EASY
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Secret of Life Collector's Edition
You've traveled the world in search of a cure for your deadly illness, and you've finally found it! But it won't be easy to get – are you up to the task?
Overall rating
5
/
5
206 of 307 found this review helpful
IMMORTALITY IS GERMANE TO THIS GAME
PostedNovember 5, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThe secret of life to me is the eternal quest for great PC games to play
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 4 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Playing legendary Saint-Germain, (before becoming immortal), you have one week to find the Secret of Life (hidden within an evil house) or you will succumb to the ravages of an unknown illness. Adding to your dilemma, you must also save the soul of a young girl as well. This is a decent game. The MOST INNOVATIVE part of the game are the choices you make to alter the game. The graphics are excellent providing a dark and spooky atmosphere for the game. There is an equal number of HOP scenes and puzzles. The HOP scenes are puzzle-like and include sentences with items in BOLD letters, silhouette, and lists of items to locate. I thought the HOP scene with the dog was especially creative. There are also some mini-HOP scenes which require you to locate a few of the same item within a scene. They are well-crafted.
The puzzles range in variety and difficulty. Most are easy; however, there are a few which are moderately difficult. The puzzles I played include matching puzzles, a moving tiles puzzle, a sliding tiles puzzle, and a sliding rings puzzle. You also receive a portion of the map in the game which is a jigsaw puzzle. The pieces must be rotated by clicking on them twice. You will prepare quite a few potions for three rituals in this game as well.
There are many collectibles in this game including symbols of eternity, cats, morphing objects, cakes, special symbols, and you will receive some of grandma’s cake recipes as well. This is decent game; however, it is missing some of the creative elements from other ERS games. You do not have the option to play another game in lieu of the HOP scenes. Also, ERS does not give us the option of Casual and Difficult levels for the puzzles as in previous games. However, the addition of the slightly difficult puzzles make it decent game; however, this is not one of their best games.
With little time remaining in your life, you are faced with multiple tasks at this house. You must perform a purification ritual to not only cure your illness, but to also free the soul of a young girl with a troubled past, slated to become a witch. Hopefully you will cleanse the house of its evil influence and perhaps attain immortality.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints and Skips 5 to 200 seconds
Hints and Skips 5 to 200 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game.
24 Achievements
Collect symbols of eternity
Collect 15 cats
Collect 22 morphing objects used by witches
Collect 7 cakes
Collect 4 special symbols
Strategy guide – 52 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music, replay of HOP scenes, a test and facts about the series and some of grandma’s recipes
24 Achievements
Collect symbols of eternity
Collect 15 cats
Collect 22 morphing objects used by witches
Collect 7 cakes
Collect 4 special symbols
Strategy guide – 52 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music, replay of HOP scenes, a test and facts about the series and some of grandma’s recipes
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters. As you collect items receive pieces of a buckle to open a satchel
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 sprigs of parsley
C. List of items to locate.
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Mini-HOP scene to collect vials of chemicals
E. List of items to locate
F. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters.
G. Mini-HOP scene to collect shards of glass
H. Don’t Wake Up Chappie! LOL. Silhouette items to locate in which you must appease a “cutesy” dog in order to complete the search. Upon locating the items, you uncover pieces of a skeleton to open a box. The dog barks and pants throughout the entire scene if you wake him up.
A. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters. As you collect items receive pieces of a buckle to open a satchel
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 sprigs of parsley
C. List of items to locate.
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Mini-HOP scene to collect vials of chemicals
E. List of items to locate
F. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters.
G. Mini-HOP scene to collect shards of glass
H. Don’t Wake Up Chappie! LOL. Silhouette items to locate in which you must appease a “cutesy” dog in order to complete the search. Upon locating the items, you uncover pieces of a skeleton to open a box. The dog barks and pants throughout the entire scene if you wake him up.
PUZZLES:
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a gear puzzle. Place gears in place to intermesh so they open a gate. EASY. You are shown EXACTLY where to place the gears. (2) Variation of a slider puzzle. Move levers so that they all pulled to the bottom. Moving one affects the others. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match butterflies by markings. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move gems so they match a picture EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place stars on a crown according to a drawing. EASY
E. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Receive pieces of the map in the game which must be rotated by clicking on them twice to move into location. EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move four pieces of a lock into the correct position. They pieces will rotate twice before being placed in slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into location to create a picture MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a sliding rings puzzle. Move rings so that marbles fall into slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a gear puzzle. Place gears in place to intermesh so they open a gate. EASY. You are shown EXACTLY where to place the gears. (2) Variation of a slider puzzle. Move levers so that they all pulled to the bottom. Moving one affects the others. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match butterflies by markings. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move gems so they match a picture EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place stars on a crown according to a drawing. EASY
E. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Receive pieces of the map in the game which must be rotated by clicking on them twice to move into location. EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move four pieces of a lock into the correct position. They pieces will rotate twice before being placed in slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into location to create a picture MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a sliding rings puzzle. Move rings so that marbles fall into slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Experience a new installment of colorful mosaic puzzles in Fantasy Mosaics 11: Fleeing Dinosaurs!
Overall rating
5
/
5
23 of 36 found this review helpful
A GROUND SHAKING EVENT AWAITS THE PENGUIN FAMILY – “THE ESCAPE FROM DINOSAUR LAND”
PostedOctober 28, 2015
sunnyglow
from“It’s a wonderful life” for me this week playing the new MCF game and this griddler game. Happy Halloween Christmas!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
WOW! A Happy Halloween Christmas to all this week! What a great week for gaming! What a WONDERFUL surprise! Thank you so much BFG! I LOVE these games! Our little penguin has returned (this time with his family) with another Griddler (AKA O’Ekaki, Paint-by-Numbers, Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms or whatever you call them) puzzle game. This an EXCELLENT game from the best developer for this type of game – Match Gems.
Through a series of logic puzzles, relive the terrifying and ground shaking events of the past as our little penguin and his family escape the land of the dinosaurs! Yikes!
HOW TO PLAY: This is variation of a Sudoku puzzle. In this puzzle, create pictures by filling in squares in a grid. The grids in this game will vary in number from 5 x 5 to 20 x 20 if it is like the games of the past. Each side of the grid will have numbers for each line of squares indicating the amount of squares which are to be filled in for each line of squares. Squares are filled in where the squares intersect between the two sets of numbers on each side.
• Levels: Casual and Advanced.
• Colors: Each puzzle has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• There are 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
• Colors: Each puzzle has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• There are 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
An excellent colorful griddler game! Match Gems produces the best griddler puzzles of all the devs who produce these games for BFG. I highly recommend this game if you like Sudoku games or any type of mathematical games.
I recommend this game!
Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
5
/
5
424 of 606 found this review helpful
BRAVO! BEST GAME OF THE YEAR – AN ENIGMATIC MASTERPIECE
PostedOctober 27, 2015
sunnyglow
fromArriving at Ravenhearst, I am afraid of “losing” my mind solving puzzles in the corridors of this game - never able to escape its clutches
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE GAME
Building upon the foundation of the previous games in this series, the gaming architects at EIPIX, have designed and constructed a well-crafted enigmatic masterpiece. Sneering in the background, you can almost hear Alister Dalimar applauding the insane puzzle-like machinations of this dark game as well. Returning to Ravenhearst, as a master detective, you must again match wits against an evil, devious madman lurking within the walls of Ravenhearst, watching your every move. What are the hidden secrets which lie hidden below the foundation of the Ravenhearst museum, a “twin” replica of the original mansion? Who is behind the building of this museum and for what purpose?
A clue for you. In Chapter 3 we begin to “construct” the story of who built the museum and the mayhem caused by a person whose nose ended up where it ought not be all while looking out to sea.
What an excellent storyline! The game will keep you guessing as to the perpetrators and their motives in this game. There are some new characters to add to the growing list of the Dalimar family and Ravenhearst inhabitants. The graphics are dark with an eerie, gothic landscape. The VO’s are excellent and I especially loved the creepy taunting voice of the hooded figure attached to the Alister Enigma Box.
HOP Scenes: There are 18 HOP scenes in the games. The HOP scenes are well-crafted and puzzle-like with some of the scenes having items which are difficult to locate. They are multi-step, varied and there are mini-puzzles within the scenes. They include variations of lists of items to locate, silhouette, cryptic clues. There are some mini-HOP scenes as well. You also have the ability to replay the scenes. After the demo in Chapter 3 there was another list of items to locate and a mini-HOP game.
MINI-GAMES. There are 41 mini-games within the game with 5 super-puzzles. All the puzzles can be reset and each puzzle in the super puzzles can not only be reset but have their own skip function as well. All mini-games can be replayed. The puzzles vary in type and difficulty. Most are easy but there are some brain crushers as well. They include a variation of matching puzzles, maze puzzles, pipe puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, Simon Says puzzles and logic puzzles. In Chapter 3 you play a relatively difficult puzzle for Alister’s Enigma Box.
LEVELS: Regular, Hard, Insane, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds. There is the option for a HOP error penalty
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds. There is the option for a HOP error penalty
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. This creepy box will accompany you throughout the game. You will have to solve puzzles while being taunted by a crazed madman.
20 Achievements
Collect 44 souvenirs
Collect 34 Harbingers
16 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide - 48 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. This creepy box will accompany you throughout the game. You will have to solve puzzles while being taunted by a crazed madman.
20 Achievements
Collect 44 souvenirs
Collect 34 Harbingers
16 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide - 48 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: Some of the scenes have items which are nerve wracking with items difficult to locate.
A. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you carve out SOS.
B. Silhouette. Within this scene is a mini-HOP scene with cryptic clues. Some items must be located sequentially. The scene also includes a switching puzzle in which you must move tiles to the correct positions to recreate a picture
C. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-HOP scene involving sentences with clues written in BOLD letters.
D. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you must adjust 3 levers to the correct position to open a case.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle which is a matching puzzle.
F. Mini-HOP scenes of five specific items to locate
A. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you carve out SOS.
B. Silhouette. Within this scene is a mini-HOP scene with cryptic clues. Some items must be located sequentially. The scene also includes a switching puzzle in which you must move tiles to the correct positions to recreate a picture
C. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-HOP scene involving sentences with clues written in BOLD letters.
D. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you must adjust 3 levers to the correct position to open a case.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle which is a matching puzzle.
F. Mini-HOP scenes of five specific items to locate
PUZZLES: You have the ability to reset the puzzles. Each of the puzzles in the super puzzles have their own reset and skip buttons.
A. ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. – A super puzzle you play throughout the game to help you solve the case. The puzzles are accompanied by enigmatic poems to help solve each puzzle.
(1) You must bop the trolls by certain colors according to the directions from an enigmatic poem. EASY
(2) Locate and replace pieces of a house which is to represent the mansion. EASY
(3) Rotate rings to display specific numbers then create a path using numbered lights to go from side to the other. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Connect like ends of segments of pipe to create a route for water to flow from the bottom left of the screen to the top right of the screen. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Intersect two lines to receive an inventory item EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up dominoes to those along the side of a board so that none remain. There is only one solution to this puzzle. Tricky! MODERATE DIFFICULTY
E. Super puzzle. Must be completed sequentially. Solving one puzzle opens up the others.
(1) A variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a snake’s eye out of a maze. EASY
(2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Place moths onto a spider’s web by matching symbols on the web and the spider. EASY
(3) Variation of another matching puzzle. Place disks into matching colored slots. EASY
(4) Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Rotate 3 numbers to complete a mathematical puzzle in which each two of the numbers total each of 3 numbers along the side MODERATE DIFFICULTY (5) Variation of Simon Says puzzle. EASY.
(6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Mix colors on four palettes until the colors are correct. DIFFICULT.
(7) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate rings until the correct sequence is discovered. EASY
(8) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate parts of a snake to create the correct snake image. Rotating one part affects the other parts of the snake. EASY
F. Variation of a logic problem. What do you know about the Ravenhearst saga?
G. AFTER THE DEMO: CHAPTER 3
H. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate a number using Roman numerals from a sheet of paper. EASY
I. Variation of a maze puzzle. Guide a token through a maze. EASY
J. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move a camera lens to focus an image. EASY
A. ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. – A super puzzle you play throughout the game to help you solve the case. The puzzles are accompanied by enigmatic poems to help solve each puzzle.
(1) You must bop the trolls by certain colors according to the directions from an enigmatic poem. EASY
(2) Locate and replace pieces of a house which is to represent the mansion. EASY
(3) Rotate rings to display specific numbers then create a path using numbered lights to go from side to the other. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Connect like ends of segments of pipe to create a route for water to flow from the bottom left of the screen to the top right of the screen. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Intersect two lines to receive an inventory item EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up dominoes to those along the side of a board so that none remain. There is only one solution to this puzzle. Tricky! MODERATE DIFFICULTY
E. Super puzzle. Must be completed sequentially. Solving one puzzle opens up the others.
(1) A variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a snake’s eye out of a maze. EASY
(2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Place moths onto a spider’s web by matching symbols on the web and the spider. EASY
(3) Variation of another matching puzzle. Place disks into matching colored slots. EASY
(4) Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Rotate 3 numbers to complete a mathematical puzzle in which each two of the numbers total each of 3 numbers along the side MODERATE DIFFICULTY (5) Variation of Simon Says puzzle. EASY.
(6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Mix colors on four palettes until the colors are correct. DIFFICULT.
(7) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate rings until the correct sequence is discovered. EASY
(8) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate parts of a snake to create the correct snake image. Rotating one part affects the other parts of the snake. EASY
F. Variation of a logic problem. What do you know about the Ravenhearst saga?
G. AFTER THE DEMO: CHAPTER 3
H. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate a number using Roman numerals from a sheet of paper. EASY
I. Variation of a maze puzzle. Guide a token through a maze. EASY
J. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move a camera lens to focus an image. EASY
I recommend this game!
Toxic flowers have been claiming victims and withering plant life in the Netherlands. Can you cultivate the answers to this mystery?
Overall rating
5
/
5
191 of 260 found this review helpful
“TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS” OF THE NETHERLANDS TO SOLVE THIS MYSTERY
PostedOctober 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThis game and reading “Sleepy Hollow” reminds me that it is time plant tulip bulbs before the frost is on the pumpkin.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It is “tulip time” at BFG. As a detective, put on your wooden shoes and travel to the Netherlands for a case involving a collector of rare flowers involved in selling them through the black market. Something is amiss in his “little shop of horrors.” This is a suspenseful, well-crafted low 5 star game. The graphics are beautiful with a creative variety of puzzles and puzzle-like HOP scenes. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. I found myself enrapt in the mystery of this well-paced game. Throughout the game you will discover each of the collector’s business associates in a comatose state, being poisoned by flowers. You will need to locate the source behind all of the poisonous pollen from these flowers.
The HOP scenes are principally lists of items to locate with one scene featuring silhouette items. They are well-done and puzzle-like. Some of the scenes require sequential actions. In one of the HOP scenes, there are morphing objects to locate which must morph before you can remove them from the scenes. Rather cool and innovative. Although most of the HOP scenes are principally lists of items to be located, each scene is unique with varied activities.
The puzzles are fairly easy with the exception of one puzzle at the end of the demo which is slightly difficult. The puzzles include variations of matching puzzles, balance/weight puzzles, switch puzzles, moving tiles puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, and assembly puzzles. As you analyze poisonous pollen to find the “antidote,” you will play several puzzles, each increasing in difficulty as you progress in the game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
14 Achievements
You get an evidence board to help sort out the clues in this case
Pollen collector to collect and analyzed pollen from dangerous plants
Collect 15 flower cards
Collect wooden shoes
Morphing objects throughout the game
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music. You can replay the mini-games
14 Achievements
You get an evidence board to help sort out the clues in this case
Pollen collector to collect and analyzed pollen from dangerous plants
Collect 15 flower cards
Collect wooden shoes
Morphing objects throughout the game
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music. You can replay the mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Locate 3 each of four types of silhouette items. After locating the items, play a sequence puzzle to open flower petals in correct order.
B. List of items to locate. Interactive and puzzle-like
C. List of items to locate. Very interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be performed in sequence.
D. List of items to locate. Items in the scene keep morphing into other objects. Rather cool.
E. List of items to locate. Locating items reveals gems which must be replaced back into the scene
F. Silhouette items to locate. As you locate items you unveil jigsaw pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle. After locating the pieces you play a puzzle by switching the pieces to create a picture
A. Locate 3 each of four types of silhouette items. After locating the items, play a sequence puzzle to open flower petals in correct order.
B. List of items to locate. Interactive and puzzle-like
C. List of items to locate. Very interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be performed in sequence.
D. List of items to locate. Items in the scene keep morphing into other objects. Rather cool.
E. List of items to locate. Locating items reveals gems which must be replaced back into the scene
F. Silhouette items to locate. As you locate items you unveil jigsaw pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle. After locating the pieces you play a puzzle by switching the pieces to create a picture
MINI-GAMES:
A. ANTIDOTE PUZZLE. This puzzle is played throughout the game. Variation of a matching puzzle. (1) Collect pollen from a room saturated with poisonous pollen. Match up molecules of pollen. (2). Place items you have collected into the correct three slots along with a flower. PUZZLES INCREASE IN DIFFICULTY EACH TIME YOU CREATE AN ANTIDOTE
B. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Place statues in order from shortest to tallest. EASY
C. Multiple step. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Place jewels into correct slots according to color. (2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match like flowers to remove. Locating two matching flowers changes one of the flowers to match up with another flower EASY
D. Variation of a weights/balance puzzle. Balance weights until they equal EASY
E. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move marbles on a Chinese Checkers board so that all the marbles are placed together by color. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Paint a picture to match an illustration. EASY
G. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move dolls into location by matching the colors of their dresses with their pedestals. EASY
H. Variation of a switch puzzle. After completing a HOP scene you are presented with a puzzle in which you must move tiles into position to complete a picture EASY
I. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces of paper into positon to create a picture. You will have to maneuver the pieces into position by clicking on them. EASY
J. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Place pieces of symbols into slots to create the symbols along two sides of a square. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
A. ANTIDOTE PUZZLE. This puzzle is played throughout the game. Variation of a matching puzzle. (1) Collect pollen from a room saturated with poisonous pollen. Match up molecules of pollen. (2). Place items you have collected into the correct three slots along with a flower. PUZZLES INCREASE IN DIFFICULTY EACH TIME YOU CREATE AN ANTIDOTE
B. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Place statues in order from shortest to tallest. EASY
C. Multiple step. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Place jewels into correct slots according to color. (2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match like flowers to remove. Locating two matching flowers changes one of the flowers to match up with another flower EASY
D. Variation of a weights/balance puzzle. Balance weights until they equal EASY
E. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move marbles on a Chinese Checkers board so that all the marbles are placed together by color. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Paint a picture to match an illustration. EASY
G. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move dolls into location by matching the colors of their dresses with their pedestals. EASY
H. Variation of a switch puzzle. After completing a HOP scene you are presented with a puzzle in which you must move tiles into position to complete a picture EASY
I. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces of paper into positon to create a picture. You will have to maneuver the pieces into position by clicking on them. EASY
J. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Place pieces of symbols into slots to create the symbols along two sides of a square. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
I recommend this game!
The eyes are watching... and they're everywhere.
Overall rating
4
/
5
112 of 169 found this review helpful
THE “EYES” HAVE IT IN THIS GAME – “PRIVATE EYES ARE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE”
PostedOctober 22, 2015
sunnyglow
fromI see that many of the "eyes” are red in this game. Is this the reason some of the scenes look blurry to me?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
As Emma Roberts, a paranormal investigator, working for the “ragazine” “Fear for Sale”, you are off to investigate a case in which sculptures are coming to life. Behind the scene is a twisted story of the death of the sculptor of these statues intertwined with that of a girl falsely accused of witchcraft. I LOVE the paranormal story in this game. This is an “easy breezy” game with many activities and items to collect. There is an equal amount of HOP scenes and puzzles. The HOP scenes are varied with a few mini-HOP scenes as well. Some of the HOP scenes are multi-step. They include lists of items, silhouettes, replacement of items back in the scenes.
The puzzles are extremely easy. I found none which were challenging. There are also some multi-step puzzles as well. The puzzles include jigsaw puzzles, switching tiles puzzles, maze puzzles, storybook sequences, and many variations of matching puzzles. You have the option to reset the puzzles as well.
The “eyes” have it in this game. Paraphrasing the moldy oldie Hall and Oates song, “Private eyes are watching you – watching your every move.” Everywhere you go you will be watched by these creepy “eyes.” If you “poke” them they open and close but really don’t have any purpose in the game. The game also suffers from the same effects as having “red eyes” – the graphics are blurry and grainy in some places.
This is a very busy game, with plenty of activities to keep you from becoming bored. If you like collectibles, you will love this game. You collect toys, postcards, actress things, doctor’s equipment, and 34 beyond objects. You also get points for collecting these. You can also advance your status as a reporter in this game as well. You begin as a cub reporter and move up the ranks in journalism. (Working for this “ragazine,” hopefully you can get a job as a reputable reporter at some future date in time).
It is a decent game and a better game than many of the Elefun games. In my personal opinion it lacks the quality of a 5 star game. I felt for a CE the graphics were poorly done– blurry and old school. I also felt there were way too many gimmicks (like all those blinking eyes whirling around) with the large amount of collectibles. The puzzles are way too easy for my taste. I would have been happy with just one mildly challenging puzzle. I did not like the idea of collecting points to move up in rank as a journalist. Again, this is just my opinion. I realize that many will love this game – so enjoy!
LEVELS: Casual, Normal, Hard, Customer
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds
You can opt for a hidden object penalty for random clicking
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds
You can opt for a hidden object penalty for random clicking
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
11 Achievements – 10 plus one for receiving all of the other achievements
Collect 5 toys, 5 postcards, 5 ocarinas, 5 actress’ “things,” and 5 pieces of doctor’s equipment. You get extra points for locating all the collectibles.
28 HOP scenes and 28 mini-games
Collect 34 Beyond Objects.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
11 Achievements – 10 plus one for receiving all of the other achievements
Collect 5 toys, 5 postcards, 5 ocarinas, 5 actress’ “things,” and 5 pieces of doctor’s equipment. You get extra points for locating all the collectibles.
28 HOP scenes and 28 mini-games
Collect 34 Beyond Objects.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: You have the option to play a jigsaw puzzle instead. All are puzzle-like and interactive
A. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 items to place on top of a box from the scene around the box.
B. List of items to locate which unlock pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate a certain number of one item – 9 butterflies. Second, locate items from a list of items.
D. Multi-step scene. Find items based on the silhouette of them and replace them into slots which open up two lists of items to locate
E. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 parts for a dream catcher.
F. List of items to locate. As you locate the items, you uncover pieces used to create an inventory item
G. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 pieces to a locking mechanism
A. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 items to place on top of a box from the scene around the box.
B. List of items to locate which unlock pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate a certain number of one item – 9 butterflies. Second, locate items from a list of items.
D. Multi-step scene. Find items based on the silhouette of them and replace them into slots which open up two lists of items to locate
E. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 parts for a dream catcher.
F. List of items to locate. As you locate the items, you uncover pieces used to create an inventory item
G. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 pieces to a locking mechanism
MINI-GAMES: You have the option to reset the puzzles.
A. Combination of a HOP scene and matching puzzle. Locate items in a scene and return them to the correct locations. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw/switching tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. EASY
C. Color a picture using chalk. This opens up into a HOP scene. EXTREMELY EASY
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a statue of Evelyn to her home avoiding obstacles in the maze. EASY
E. Multi-step mini-game. (1) Variation of a story book sequence. Place clock hands into scenes. (2) Replacement puzzle. Locate items in scenes and replace them back into their proper locations (3) Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles into the proper location to create a picture. (4) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up a the body positions on a statue of Amelia with a that of her picture ALL OF THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move and match up figurines to the most logical places for them to be located. EASY
A. Combination of a HOP scene and matching puzzle. Locate items in a scene and return them to the correct locations. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw/switching tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. EASY
C. Color a picture using chalk. This opens up into a HOP scene. EXTREMELY EASY
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a statue of Evelyn to her home avoiding obstacles in the maze. EASY
E. Multi-step mini-game. (1) Variation of a story book sequence. Place clock hands into scenes. (2) Replacement puzzle. Locate items in scenes and replace them back into their proper locations (3) Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles into the proper location to create a picture. (4) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up a the body positions on a statue of Amelia with a that of her picture ALL OF THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move and match up figurines to the most logical places for them to be located. EASY
I recommend this game!
Your wedding day goes dark... and your fiancée has no idea who's behind it all.
Overall rating
5
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5
188 of 277 found this review helpful
CELEBRATE SWEETEST DAY WITH A FEATHER LITE, FAIRYTALE DELIGHT
PostedOctober 17, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThis game got me in the mood to listen to Swan Lake while shopping for a new down comforter to feather my nest for the winter.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
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
Happy Sweetest Day! You heart will be aflutter indulging in this sweet love story between the beautiful Odette, and the handsome Prince Siegfried. However, feathers will be flying before these two love birds can feather their love nest. Before tying the knot, this couple will be tied up in a battle with the evil wizard Rothbart and his nasty daughter, Alana. This is a classic love story based loosely on the ballet, “Swan Lake.”
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in the game. The HOP scenes are varied and include one multi-step one. The scenes include silhouettes, replacement of items back into the scene, and one FROG scene. In Chapter 3, the HOP scenes include a fragmented silhouette scene and a list of items. There was little change from the demo.
Most of the mini-games in the demo are easy and include one multi-step puzzle. There are variations of a lock puzzle, maze puzzle, matching puzzle, uncrossing rope puzzle, logic puzzle, and a bubble popper puzzle. The collectibles are feathers to “feather your future love nest.” Also locate statuettes for the couple’s wedding cake and stained glass window pieces for a jigsaw puzzle. All collectibles are easy to locate and practically jump out at you. In Chapter 3 the mini-games include a moving tiles puzzle and a sliding tiles puzzles. There was a very unique, somewhat difficult jigsaw puzzle to solve which requires enlarging and moving pieces into place.
Hopefully this LOVE FEST will turn into a LOVE NEST for our two love birds! In a nice change from other games, you will need to play two characters in the game – both Odette and Siegfried. Will these star-crosses lovers ever make it to the altar or will the love of Siegfried’s life, Odette just fly away?
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS: The colorful graphics depict a beautiful fairytale scene
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
15 Achievements
Collect feathers to place in your boudoir
Collect 15 statuettes to top off a wedding cake
Collect 20 jigsaw pieces for a stained glass window
Dossier – Collect notes for all the characters plus you can replay movies
Strategy guide - 46 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music plus replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
Map is given to you as you play the game
15 Achievements
Collect feathers to place in your boudoir
Collect 15 statuettes to top off a wedding cake
Collect 20 jigsaw pieces for a stained glass window
Dossier – Collect notes for all the characters plus you can replay movies
Strategy guide - 46 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music plus replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES: You can play a Match 3 game in lieu of the HOP scene
A. FROG scene in which you create three inventory items to be used in the scene
B. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene. Puzzle-like. You must locate the perform some actions before getting all the inventory items
C. Multiple step HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette. Locate a certain number of the same item. Followed by a list of items to locate
D. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Fragmented silhouette scene. Locate a number of the same item to remove the silhouette.
F. List of items to locate
A. FROG scene in which you create three inventory items to be used in the scene
B. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene. Puzzle-like. You must locate the perform some actions before getting all the inventory items
C. Multiple step HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette. Locate a certain number of the same item. Followed by a list of items to locate
D. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Fragmented silhouette scene. Locate a number of the same item to remove the silhouette.
F. List of items to locate
MINI-GAMES: You have the option to play a thematic Match 3 game instead
A. Variation of a lock puzzle and a sequence puzzle. Open up a lock using a makeshift lock pick. Move each of two picks in the correct sequence to remove the pegs on the lock EASY
B. 3 part mini-game. 1. A variation of a maze puzzle. By deduction, choose the correct route to the castle. 2. Followed by a variation of a matching puzzle. Find two of the same creature to remove them from the scene. 3. After clearing the animals from the scene, untangle a rope so that lines do not cross each other. You will repeat this sequence 3 times. With each sequence the rope puzzle gets a little more difficult. EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a logic puzzle. Place six pictures in the correct following clues at the bottom of the screen as to their location MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a marble popper game. Pop all bubbles which have skeletons. EASY
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Using a hand symbol, arrange the thumb and fingers to match up with pictures of items. EASY
F. Variation of a swapping puzzle. Swap heads and bodies on figures to create creatures. EASY
AFER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide numbered tokens into the correct slots EASY
H. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move rings to create a picture to open a barrel. Moving one ring affects the others. EASY
I. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture to open a lock. EASY
J. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a key by moving pieces into place. Use arrows to increase the size of the pieces, turn them over and move them. A rather unique puzzle. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A. Variation of a lock puzzle and a sequence puzzle. Open up a lock using a makeshift lock pick. Move each of two picks in the correct sequence to remove the pegs on the lock EASY
B. 3 part mini-game. 1. A variation of a maze puzzle. By deduction, choose the correct route to the castle. 2. Followed by a variation of a matching puzzle. Find two of the same creature to remove them from the scene. 3. After clearing the animals from the scene, untangle a rope so that lines do not cross each other. You will repeat this sequence 3 times. With each sequence the rope puzzle gets a little more difficult. EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a logic puzzle. Place six pictures in the correct following clues at the bottom of the screen as to their location MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a marble popper game. Pop all bubbles which have skeletons. EASY
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Using a hand symbol, arrange the thumb and fingers to match up with pictures of items. EASY
F. Variation of a swapping puzzle. Swap heads and bodies on figures to create creatures. EASY
AFER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide numbered tokens into the correct slots EASY
H. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move rings to create a picture to open a barrel. Moving one ring affects the others. EASY
I. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture to open a lock. EASY
J. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a key by moving pieces into place. Use arrows to increase the size of the pieces, turn them over and move them. A rather unique puzzle. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
I recommend this game!