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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:821
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 27, 2025
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Beyond: Light Advent Collector's Edition
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
Overall rating
5
/
5
301 of 382 found this review helpful
"A HUNKA HUNKA BURNING LOVE" (ALIEN STYLE) FOR A GAME WHICH IS OUT OF THIS WORLD
PostedJuly 25, 2015
sunnyglow
fromRockin 'n' rollin the night away playing this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
Flying saucers and ETS! Rock 'n' roll back to the 1950's to flying saucers and a beautiful space age love story about two interconnected mind mates - Nix and Diana battling the World Eaters whose goal is to annihilate Earth. Ala Spock - It is "crystal" clear that you, as Diana, better use a "mind meld" with Nix or Earth is doomed! This game has it all - beautiful graphics, wonderful storyline, creative HOP scenes, and am AWESOME puzzles varying in difficulty.
I LOVE THIS GAME! Such a GREAT GAME! I cannot wait to play the entire game. It has been a long time since we have had a decent sci- fi game. If you are a sci-fi fan or love the 50's, Elvis, rock 'n' roll, drive-in movies, UFOS, or aliens - this game is a must-have
HOP SCENES:
Puzzle-like and interactive. They include silhouette, lists of items to locate, specific amount of a certain item
Puzzle-like and interactive. They include silhouette, lists of items to locate, specific amount of a certain item
PUZZLES:
Puzzles are well-done and vary in difficulty. There are variations of physics puzzles, dexterity puzzles (driving a motorcycle), matching puzzles, maze puzzles, Simon Says. Some of the puzzles require a sequence of three (3) scenes each increasing in difficulty.
Puzzles are well-done and vary in difficulty. There are variations of physics puzzles, dexterity puzzles (driving a motorcycle), matching puzzles, maze puzzles, Simon Says. Some of the puzzles require a sequence of three (3) scenes each increasing in difficulty.
LEVELS: Stargazer, Astronomer, Cosmologist, Physicists (Custom)
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
The game also indicates the amount of time you play in the game
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
The game also indicates the amount of time you play in the game
INVENTORY:
GRAPHICS : Awesome - sci fi imagery. So beautiful and "crystal clear." Some of the scenes reminded me of the movie "Tomorrowland" or "Avatar."
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is given to you as you play the game - star memory
You receive a Star memory bracelet and collect crystals to use it to restore memories
You receive a walkie talkie you use throughout the game
Strategy guide
You receive a Star memory bracelet and collect crystals to use it to restore memories
You receive a walkie talkie you use throughout the game
Strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES: Variable and all well-done.
A. Mini-HOP scene. Silhouette items to locate to create a lens casing for a telescope
B. List items to locate
C. Silhouette of parts of symbols uncovering crystals which create a bridge
D. Find a certain amount of a specific item - fire works
E. List of items to locate - open up several doors and cabinets to locate the items AWESOME
F. Silhouette - As you locate items - uncover crystals which create a memory crystal device
A. Mini-HOP scene. Silhouette items to locate to create a lens casing for a telescope
B. List items to locate
C. Silhouette of parts of symbols uncovering crystals which create a bridge
D. Find a certain amount of a specific item - fire works
E. List of items to locate - open up several doors and cabinets to locate the items AWESOME
F. Silhouette - As you locate items - uncover crystals which create a memory crystal device
PUZZLES: Vary in difficulty. Some require multiple plays increasing in difficulty
A. Set the coordinates on a telescope. 3 times MODERATE DIFFICULTY SO AWESOME!
B. Drive a motorcycle - turn when you click the green space on a navigation bar EASY
C. Variation of matching puzzle - connect nodes between batteries. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze - get past guards Choose between 3 settings 3 levels - each level increasing in difficulty AWESOME LOVED THIS PUZZLE. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT AS YOU ADVANCE THROUGH THE SCENES
E. Variation of Simon says with symbols 3 levels. which increase in difficulty as you proceed through the levels. There are many keys with the same symbol MODERATELY DIFFICULT DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE SYMBOLS
A. Set the coordinates on a telescope. 3 times MODERATE DIFFICULTY SO AWESOME!
B. Drive a motorcycle - turn when you click the green space on a navigation bar EASY
C. Variation of matching puzzle - connect nodes between batteries. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze - get past guards Choose between 3 settings 3 levels - each level increasing in difficulty AWESOME LOVED THIS PUZZLE. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT AS YOU ADVANCE THROUGH THE SCENES
E. Variation of Simon says with symbols 3 levels. which increase in difficulty as you proceed through the levels. There are many keys with the same symbol MODERATELY DIFFICULT DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE SYMBOLS
"CARL" - The adorable "geeky nerd."
Carl is an adorable "geeky nerd" with a nasal voice - donning an awesome "bow tie" which makes this game humorous as well. He also has some awesome quotes from this game.
HERE ARE A FEW CHOICE "CARLISMS"
"I'm about to flip from excitement. Best night EVER!"
" I believe my glasses make me look refined and elegant - and my mom agrees:"
"I'd give my whole comic book collection to be there"
"I could go dating but who would solve all the problems? "
And, of course Carl could go dating but he still waiting for that special "her" to call him back. Sorry Carl - I hope so - but that may be light years away
"I'm about to flip from excitement. Best night EVER!"
" I believe my glasses make me look refined and elegant - and my mom agrees:"
"I'd give my whole comic book collection to be there"
"I could go dating but who would solve all the problems? "
And, of course Carl could go dating but he still waiting for that special "her" to call him back. Sorry Carl - I hope so - but that may be light years away
Dead Reckoning: The Crescent Case Collector's Edition
A carnival is no laughing matter when a murderer strikes.
Overall rating
4
/
5
171 of 226 found this review helpful
A "CRUISE" AROUND THIS "CARNIVAL" FINDS IT MISSING SOME 5 STAR ENTERTAINMENT
PostedJuly 23, 2015
sunnyglow
fromPostponing my plans to "cruise" around this "carnival" until a later date.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
It is the late 1920's and you play a detective off to investigate a series of murders at the carnival. Is this déjà vu? Didn't we play a similar game by this same dev two weeks ago? This game is a cookie cutter version of that game - "Dance Macabre - Thin Ice." The murder investigation employs the same procedures. The HOP scenes and puzzles are similar to those from that game. The only difference between the games is that the murder scene changes from an ice rink to a carnival. I played "Danse Macabre - Thin Ice" two weeks ago and I have no intention of playing a "mini-me" game. This is a decent game; however, not that spectacular. I will probably purchase as an SE or at a discounted price.
PUZZLES: Use a forensic kit to uncover clues about the victim, followed by a check for clues on the suspects to see if they are lying or telling the truth. The exact procedures used in "Danse Macabre: Thin Ice." Most of the puzzles are easy but there were two which were moderately difficult. The standard puzzles are variations of balance/weight puzzle, pipe puzzle, assembly puzzle, spot the difference puzzle (which is ridiculously easy - involving finding differences in disguises for a clown)
HOP SCENES: The same multiple-step HOP scenes seen in past games. They include silhouette, placement of items into the scenes, lists of items, cryptic clues. You can play a bubble shooter game in lieu of some of the HOP scenes.
LEVELS: P.I. Detective, Inspector, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the ability for penalties for random clicking plus ability for sparkles in the customized version
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the ability for penalties for random clicking plus ability for sparkles in the customized version
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive as usual for this dev.
GRAPHICS : Cartoon-like . with some video sequences
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
Evidence board for collecting info on the suspects
12 Achievements
Collect 39 Scales
Usual replay of puzzles and HOP scenes, music, movies, pictures, souvenirs, bubble shooter game
Strategy guide
Evidence board for collecting info on the suspects
12 Achievements
Collect 39 Scales
Usual replay of puzzles and HOP scenes, music, movies, pictures, souvenirs, bubble shooter game
Strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WHO WISH MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES: You can opt to play a bubble shooter in lieu of some of the HOP scenes
A. Multi- step. Chemical process creating acid. Silhouettes of items, which, when located, are returned to the scene to produce hydrochloric acid to dissolve a lock
B. Multi-step. Silhouettes of items. Before removing them, you must locate a piece from the object and replace it before you can remove it.
C. Multi-step Lists of items to locate followed by cryptic clues to locate your inventory items
A. Multi- step. Chemical process creating acid. Silhouettes of items, which, when located, are returned to the scene to produce hydrochloric acid to dissolve a lock
B. Multi-step. Silhouettes of items. Before removing them, you must locate a piece from the object and replace it before you can remove it.
C. Multi-step Lists of items to locate followed by cryptic clues to locate your inventory items
PUZZLES:
A. Use items in a forensic kit to uncover clues about the murder victims containing a thermometer, tongue depressor, tweezers - some are used and some are not
B. Using a series of items determine if people are lying or telling the truth
C. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Play a ring toss game so that the number on the bottle plus the numbers on the rings equal 10. You only have a specific number of rings and must use all rings to solve. EASY to MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a pipes puzzle. Match up identical tokens on a wheel using pipes to connect them. You must match up one token at a time, so there are four sequences in this puzzle. Various solutions - EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Interactive - Provide items which are located within the scene for members of the carnival. You perform these sequentially to move on to the next part of the puzzle As you move from one member to another you receive pieces of a jigsaw puzzle - picture
EASY (Actually a cross between a puzzle and a HOP scene)
F. Variation of Spot the Differences Choose correct items to create a clown face in disguise 3X RIDICULOUSLY EASY
A. Use items in a forensic kit to uncover clues about the murder victims containing a thermometer, tongue depressor, tweezers - some are used and some are not
B. Using a series of items determine if people are lying or telling the truth
C. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Play a ring toss game so that the number on the bottle plus the numbers on the rings equal 10. You only have a specific number of rings and must use all rings to solve. EASY to MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a pipes puzzle. Match up identical tokens on a wheel using pipes to connect them. You must match up one token at a time, so there are four sequences in this puzzle. Various solutions - EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Interactive - Provide items which are located within the scene for members of the carnival. You perform these sequentially to move on to the next part of the puzzle As you move from one member to another you receive pieces of a jigsaw puzzle - picture
EASY (Actually a cross between a puzzle and a HOP scene)
F. Variation of Spot the Differences Choose correct items to create a clown face in disguise 3X RIDICULOUSLY EASY
Why the 4 star rating for a 5 star dev?
1. Although a cookie cutter game - it is still better than many other CE games
2. However.... this game is lacking the creativity and innovation we expect for a 5 star rating
3. Some of the puzzles are ridiculously easy. The "Clown disguise" puzzle is extremely easy
4. There are not many puzzles and the HOP scenes are a rehash of those from the previous games by this dev.
2. However.... this game is lacking the creativity and innovation we expect for a 5 star rating
3. Some of the puzzles are ridiculously easy. The "Clown disguise" puzzle is extremely easy
4. There are not many puzzles and the HOP scenes are a rehash of those from the previous games by this dev.
I recommend this game!
Shrouded Tales: Revenge of Shadows Collector's Edition
Adventure into the unknown to save a city from evil!
Overall rating
5
/
5
205 of 277 found this review helpful
THIS "MAGIC KINGDOM" WILL KEEP YOU SPELLBOUND
PostedJuly 18, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThe magic of a bright summer day has me under its spell. The allure of fun and sun is calling me this weekend!
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED ON THE FRIST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME - 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
You play a fledgling heroine to the rescue from an evil wizard in the city of Volarden . This is a game full of magic with spells generated by a powerful amulet. This is a DECENT game - well worth the discounted price. The graphics are cartoon-like; the story is engaging ; the game is well-paced with many activities.
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like - Must use inventory items and amulet spells in the HOP scenes
HOP SCENES: All are interactive lists of items with the exception of one silhouette in the demo - which is used to provide your amulet of power. You must use items in your inventory and abilities from your amulet in the scenes.
PUZZLES: Most vary from easy to moderately difficult. Most are variations of switch puzzles physics puzzles, slide puzzles, manual dexterity puzzles, painting puzzle, moving tiles puzzle, maze puzzle. Quite a variety of puzzles and difficultly levels as well! Each time you receive a new ability - you must play a variation of a switch puzzle which becomes more difficult with each ability you receive.
LEVELS:
Casual ( Sparkles, No penalties for HOP scenes),
Advanced (Sparkles, Penalties for HOP scenes),
Expert (No Sparkles and Penalties for HOP scenes)
No ability to customize the game.
Casual ( Sparkles, No penalties for HOP scenes),
Advanced (Sparkles, Penalties for HOP scenes),
Expert (No Sparkles and Penalties for HOP scenes)
No ability to customize the game.
EXTRAS:
Map
20 Achievements
Collect 5 spells to add to your amulet to give you abilities - Electra (energy) Germina (Green thumb to grow plants) Restora (repairs broken objects) , Combusta (creates a flame to ignite).
Strategy guide - 56 PAGES
Collect 30 Runes
Soundtrack - Art - Mini games - HOP scenes
20 Achievements
Collect 5 spells to add to your amulet to give you abilities - Electra (energy) Germina (Green thumb to grow plants) Restora (repairs broken objects) , Combusta (creates a flame to ignite).
Strategy guide - 56 PAGES
Collect 30 Runes
Soundtrack - Art - Mini games - HOP scenes
This what I call a "CE-lite" game, and like most "lite" refreshments - it has some of the "taste" of a CE game but missing some ingredients and " extras" (razzle-dazzle- WOW moments) to make it a true CE. You cannot customize your game and the graphics are one-dimensional. However, there is an "enchanting" element to this game. The variety of activities make it an interesting game. You go back and forth between the city and the alternate world of Shadows! It definitely keeps you hopping.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES: All the same except for the first one. All are interactive lists of items to find with the exception of the first one in the demo which is a silhouette to create your magic amulet. A HOP lover's dream
PUZZLES: You must use your inventory items in the HOP scenes.
A. Variation of a physics puzzle - crossing lines. Rotate lines so that they pass through every blue star 3 X - increasing in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch red tokens with blue ones. EASY
C. Variation of a switch puzzle. throughout the game. Change face tiles from red to yellow using copper tokens which change the colors of the tiles. It is used to provide your amulet with abilities EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a slide puzzle. Move magnets to push gems into matching slots Manual dexterity game. I FOUND THIS GAME A LITTLE TRICKY USING THE MAGNETS
A. Variation of a physics puzzle - crossing lines. Rotate lines so that they pass through every blue star 3 X - increasing in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch red tokens with blue ones. EASY
C. Variation of a switch puzzle. throughout the game. Change face tiles from red to yellow using copper tokens which change the colors of the tiles. It is used to provide your amulet with abilities EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a slide puzzle. Move magnets to push gems into matching slots Manual dexterity game. I FOUND THIS GAME A LITTLE TRICKY USING THE MAGNETS
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Variation of a painting puzzle. Paint squares on a circular mosaic so that no two colors touch each other. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a moving tile game - moving locks out of the way to get a key EASY to MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of moving tiles puzzle - Place planets in correct order - including our LOVEly planet - Puto EASY
H. Variation of a maze puzzle MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a moving tile game - moving locks out of the way to get a key EASY to MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of moving tiles puzzle - Place planets in correct order - including our LOVEly planet - Puto EASY
H. Variation of a maze puzzle MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Shadow Wolf Mysteries: Tracks of Terror Collector's Edition
Can werewolves be cured, or will one family’s curse continue?
Overall rating
5
/
5
208 of 309 found this review helpful
A BEASTLY DELIGHT WHICH SHOULD TRANSFORM INTO A HOWLING SUCCESS ONE OF THIS DEV'S BEST GAMES
PostedJuly 16, 2015
sunnyglow
fromFeeling the "curse" of hunger pangs for a great game to play, cannot wait to attack and sink my teeth into this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW ON FIRST 4 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
You are a detective to the rescue, called in by Count De Lupe to protect his son Pierre from a family curse. I LOVE THIS BEASTLY DELIGHT! It is fairly graphic and a little gruesome but not scary! The story, the graphics, the pace, the voice-overs, the puzzles and HOP scenes are all EXCELLENT! The story is a retelling of the curse of the werewolf. I purchased this game immediately.
AFTER THE DEMO: The story becomes more intriguing involving another character not in the demo. Everything is not as it seems and there is deceit and intrigue. The games GETS BETTER. The puzzles are "beastly" good in this game. There is a chess puzzle which is devilish!
HOP SCENES: Puzzle-like with some multi-step scenes. The scenes are varied with variations of silhouettes, storybook sequences, lists of items to locate, sentences with items written in BOLD LETTERS. They are much better than I have seen from this dev.
PUZZLES: The BEST part of the game to me. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. So well-crafted and vary in difficulty. They include variations of moving tile puzzles, dexterity puzzles which require skill with hand movements, rotating rings puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, switch puzzles, Simon Says puzzles, a maze, chess puzzle. After killing each werewolf you must use a magnifying glass to obtain 5 clues about the werewolf.
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
INVENTORY: Interactive with many puzzle-like activities
GRAPHICS : Beautifully created. Just gorgeous graphics including the guys Good looks run in that family!
EXTRAS:
• Map is provided as you play the game
• TATTOO on your arm which allows you to remove the carcasses of the werewolves and send them to the Great Beyond
• 11 Achievements
• Collect articles about fictitious creatures from around the world - Sasquatch, Wendigo, Loch Ness Monster, Mongolian Death Worm, Beast of Dean, Dingonek, Beast of Gévaudan, The Tatzelwurm, the Kraken. AWESOME I had never heard of some of these myths
• Usual Music, Wallpaper - Games - Art
• Strategy guide - HAS 47 PAGES
• TATTOO on your arm which allows you to remove the carcasses of the werewolves and send them to the Great Beyond
• 11 Achievements
• Collect articles about fictitious creatures from around the world - Sasquatch, Wendigo, Loch Ness Monster, Mongolian Death Worm, Beast of Dean, Dingonek, Beast of Gévaudan, The Tatzelwurm, the Kraken. AWESOME I had never heard of some of these myths
• Usual Music, Wallpaper - Games - Art
• Strategy guide - HAS 47 PAGES
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT SPECIFIC INFO ON THE HIOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette items from a story book (2 Mini HOP scenes) Same book used twice
B. List of items to locate from a cabinet
C. Silhouette items in a cabinet. Combine items before they can be released from the list
D. EXCELLENT MULTI STEP HOP SCENE. Find inventory items listed in a sentence in BOLD letters, followed by a scene requiring you to put items back into the scene followed again by finding inventory items in BOLD letters
A. Silhouette items from a story book (2 Mini HOP scenes) Same book used twice
B. List of items to locate from a cabinet
C. Silhouette items in a cabinet. Combine items before they can be released from the list
D. EXCELLENT MULTI STEP HOP SCENE. Find inventory items listed in a sentence in BOLD letters, followed by a scene requiring you to put items back into the scene followed again by finding inventory items in BOLD letters
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Mini- HOP scene - Locate a certain amount of one item.
F. Mini- HOP scene Another scene where you locate a certain amount of one item.
G. List of items which require interactivity
F. Mini- HOP scene Another scene where you locate a certain amount of one item.
G. List of items which require interactivity
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a Moving tile puzzle to open a satchel EASY
B. Dexterity puzzle - trace a symbol without touching the sides followed by using a magnifying glass to observe clues (to me, more of a mini-HOP scene) EASY BUT MORE SKILL ORIENTED
D. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle/physics puzzle involving ratio proportion with marbles - move marbles to the bottom of a grid MODERATE DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
E. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle - aligning pins so that bars can be drug into a lock MODERATE DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a switch puzzle - move statues to correct locations according to pictures MODERATE DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says using gems around a picture frame EASY
H. Dexterity puzzle - trace 3 symbols without touching sides - followed by using a magnifying glass to observe clues (a mini HOP scenes) EASY
A. Variation of a Moving tile puzzle to open a satchel EASY
B. Dexterity puzzle - trace a symbol without touching the sides followed by using a magnifying glass to observe clues (to me, more of a mini-HOP scene) EASY BUT MORE SKILL ORIENTED
D. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle/physics puzzle involving ratio proportion with marbles - move marbles to the bottom of a grid MODERATE DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
E. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle - aligning pins so that bars can be drug into a lock MODERATE DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a switch puzzle - move statues to correct locations according to pictures MODERATE DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says using gems around a picture frame EASY
H. Dexterity puzzle - trace 3 symbols without touching sides - followed by using a magnifying glass to observe clues (a mini HOP scenes) EASY
After you kill each werewolf you must locate 5 clues about the werewolf by using a magnifying glass
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of spot the difference. Remove flowers using stencils. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
I. Chess puzzle - remove knights from the board by having werewolves jump over them - knights with shields must be jumped over twice - FIENDISHLY DIFFICULT - AWESOME
J. Maze puzzle. You must find your way out of a maze. AWESOME
K. Variation of a sliding tile puzzle - create a mosaic
I. Chess puzzle - remove knights from the board by having werewolves jump over them - knights with shields must be jumped over twice - FIENDISHLY DIFFICULT - AWESOME
J. Maze puzzle. You must find your way out of a maze. AWESOME
K. Variation of a sliding tile puzzle - create a mosaic
Always remember: "Even a man who is pure at heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright." Ala Hammer Films LOL
I recommend this game!
Subliminal Realms: The Masterpiece Collector's Edition
Albert's worst nightmare becomes reality when a creature from his grim paintings kidnaps his family. What does she want?
Overall rating
3
/
5
122 of 213 found this review helpful
IT IS "THE SATUR-'DAY' OF THE JACKAL" - "FATHER'S LITTLE HELPER" - FLYING IN FOR AN ENCORE IN A LESS THAN PICTURE PERFECT GAME
PostedJuly 11, 2015
sunnyglow
fromI have the choice between working until noon or playing this game Easy choice - I choose working
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Out of nightmare and into your life comes a monster from a dark painting and this game! You must save your family from the clutches of a monster who just wants you to apply just enough paint to make her look beautiful. Flying in today for Saturday's popcorn cruncher, is the "return of the jackal" Yes - he is returning as your helper with a little more pizzazz. This time he flies and talks throughout the entire game. This game is an artist's delight dealing with drawing and painting. You will need to "brush" up on your art skills with all the painting and sketching in this game. The pace of the game seems to drag with both the addition of the helper and painting sequences. The HOP scenes were repetitious and boring.. I got tired of painting items to continue in the game. No Muse could inspire me to continue on in this game.
HOP SCENES: Boring! Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like. The HOP scenes are predominantly lists of items to locate; however, there is one silhouette sequence and one FROG with jigsaw pieces of a painting. Do they get better? I am not interested in finding out - EVER!
PUZZLES: The puzzles are the best part of the game varying from easy to moderately difficult . There are variations of spot the difference puzzles , several switch puzzles, moving tile puzzles, and way too many attempts for you to display your artistic genius by painting and sketching. You also get to play "Save the Princess" which is a fairly decent puzzle.
LEVELS: Casual, Normal, Expert, Custom
INVENTORY: Somewhat interactive. Fairly old-school. No WOW factor here.
GRAPHICS : One-dimensional and cartoon-like
EXTRAS:
• Map - Map is given to you at the start of the game
• 13 Achievements
• Collect 30 slides
• Strategy guide - 7 Chapters plus a Bonus chapter with a secret game
• Paint brushes - You paint throughout the game - So time consuming and to me - slowed down the game
• A flying jackal for a helper. He talks to you through the entire game. His voice, to me, is annoying.
• 13 Achievements
• Collect 30 slides
• Strategy guide - 7 Chapters plus a Bonus chapter with a secret game
• Paint brushes - You paint throughout the game - So time consuming and to me - slowed down the game
• A flying jackal for a helper. He talks to you through the entire game. His voice, to me, is annoying.
3 STAR RECOMMENDATION: I recommend this game for those who like very casual games, painting and drawing, helpers in games, games with basic HOP scenes. This game has some decent puzzles but personally , it is not worth the effort to plod through all the painting, cutesy helper activities, and boring HOP scenes. It was torture for me to just complete the demo.
I recommend this game!
Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville Collector's Edition
It's the end of the world... at least in Oakville.
Overall rating
5
/
5
222 of 318 found this review helpful
"CAN YOU DIG IT?" (A TREE THAT IS) - A "FAR OUT" 1970'S "APOCALYPSE NOW" "GARDEN PARTY" WITH AUNTIE MAUDE AND HER "GHOULS"
PostedJuly 9, 2015
sunnyglow
from"Digging up" my "missing" invitation to Aunt Mae's "garden party." Hope to disco the night away with my "ghouls" wearing my high-heeled sneakers!!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME OF 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS GAME
What has that eccentric tree hugger Aunt Mae "dug up" now? - Why are people disappearing - or are they? The end is near! The "ghouls" are asking you to "BOO"-GIE ON DOWN to a 1970's Apocalypse Now Garden Party! The story is dark but not terribly scary. The graphics are dark and ominous.
HOP SCENES: Multi-step and puzzle-like with a new variation - using morphing objects to unlock a list of silhouette items. There are also lists, silhouettes, FROGS, story sequence, and mini-HOP scenes. You have the option to play a Match 3 game instead. (II loved the creepy dolls in the Match 3 game).
PUZZLES: The stand alone puzzles ARE FEW IN THE DEMO BUT THERE ARE MORE AND BETTER ONES IN THE ACTUAL GAME! They include Simon Says, jigsaw puzzles, sliding puzzles, assembly puzzles, moving tiles puzzles, moving target puzzle, assembly - create a key puzzle. My favorite was following a schematic and creating a cog for a machine.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
Optional penalties for random clicking and for sparkles on active areas
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
Optional penalties for random clicking and for sparkles on active areas
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like with sliding tile puzzles
GRAPHICS : Dark and spooky with an element of creepiness
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is given to you at the start of the game
12 Achievements
Souvenir Room
43 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, and Puzzles
12 Achievements
Souvenir Room
43 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, and Puzzles
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES: They are well-done, creative and puzzle like. You can play a Match 3 game instead
A. Locate a number of a specific item opening up a list of items to locate ending with the silhouette of an inventory item
B. Variation of a silhouette using the contents of a purse
C. Mini HOP scenes with list of items
D. YES VIRGINIA - A FROG SCENE for those who love fragmented items
E. Collect morphing objects to uncover a list of silhouette items to locate NEW AND SO COOL DEVS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
F. Story sequence which is a combo of a puzzle and HOP scene combined. Sentences contains items to be located in bold letters EXCELLENT HOP SCENE DEVS! SUPERB!
A. Locate a number of a specific item opening up a list of items to locate ending with the silhouette of an inventory item
B. Variation of a silhouette using the contents of a purse
C. Mini HOP scenes with list of items
D. YES VIRGINIA - A FROG SCENE for those who love fragmented items
E. Collect morphing objects to uncover a list of silhouette items to locate NEW AND SO COOL DEVS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
F. Story sequence which is a combo of a puzzle and HOP scene combined. Sentences contains items to be located in bold letters EXCELLENT HOP SCENE DEVS! SUPERB!
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Mini HOP scenes with lists of items to locate
H. List of items to locate on a wall in a cave with mini HOP scenes searching for one particular item - watches - quartz crystals VERY COOL
I. Collect morphing objects to uncover a list of items to locate. Rather cool. Must move items in mini scenes to locate the items
G. Mini HOP scenes with lists of items to locate
H. List of items to locate on a wall in a cave with mini HOP scenes searching for one particular item - watches - quartz crystals VERY COOL
I. Collect morphing objects to uncover a list of items to locate. Rather cool. Must move items in mini scenes to locate the items
PUZZLES: Not enough of them and the ones in the game are BEYOND EASY!
A. Variation of 2 different types of switch puzzles to open a gate Moderate difficulty
B. Variation of Simon Says - Press branches in a certain sequence to disclose inventory items
C. Variation of an assembly puzzle - placing items from smallest to largest around a circle Very easy
D Variation of Simon Says puzzle - pushing buttons in correct order to open a brief case Very easy
E. Sliding puzzle - match up designs to open a box Very easy
F. Variation of a jig saw puzzle - place pieces back into a mosaic Moderate difficulty
A. Variation of 2 different types of switch puzzles to open a gate Moderate difficulty
B. Variation of Simon Says - Press branches in a certain sequence to disclose inventory items
C. Variation of an assembly puzzle - placing items from smallest to largest around a circle Very easy
D Variation of Simon Says puzzle - pushing buttons in correct order to open a brief case Very easy
E. Sliding puzzle - match up designs to open a box Very easy
F. Variation of a jig saw puzzle - place pieces back into a mosaic Moderate difficulty
AFTER THE DEMO: SO MUCH BETTER AFTER THE DEMO
G. Climb up a wall by centering a ball to climb up 3X
H. Using a schematic - fashion a cog for a machine. VERY AWESOME DEVS
I . Fashion a key to open a door VERY AWESOME DEVS
J. Assembly puzzle. Arrange pictures to create a scene
K. Variation of a moving tile puzzle. Move lions to the center by moving them in a circular motion
L. Creation an herbicide
G. Climb up a wall by centering a ball to climb up 3X
H. Using a schematic - fashion a cog for a machine. VERY AWESOME DEVS
I . Fashion a key to open a door VERY AWESOME DEVS
J. Assembly puzzle. Arrange pictures to create a scene
K. Variation of a moving tile puzzle. Move lions to the center by moving them in a circular motion
L. Creation an herbicide
PEACE OUT - KEEP ON "TRUCKIN" EIPIX.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-CRAFTED GAME - AND YOU CORRECTLY USED ELECTRICAL TAPE INSTEAD OF DUCT TAPE FOR WIRING! LOL
I recommend this game!
Fantasy Mosaics 9: Portal in the Woods
Follow the penguin through the portal in this colorful mosaics adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
16 of 33 found this review helpful
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH THE HALLMARK OF NONOGRAM GAMES - THE PENGUIN FAMILY SEARCH TO RETURN HOME
PostedJuly 8, 2015
sunnyglow
fromEnrapt in the current episode of the Penguin family and their frantic attempt to return home for the holidays
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
YEAH! It is Christmas in July this week for me! Two of these games this week! This game has the "Hallmark" of excellence for this type of game. Such a nice Christmas story. It is through the looking glass for our little "penguino" (what I call him) and his family. Help them return home.
• To game modes - Casual and Advanced
• Auto-fill for the unused spaces
• Colored screens - 3 for most games
• Items are given to help you throughout the game - such as a pickax
• You are accountable for mistakes and must start over if you have too many
• If like normal games for this dev grids from 10 X 10 to 25 X 25
• If like past games - approximately 100 puzzles
• Nice relaxing "muzac." Got me in the mood to do some yoga and get into a meditative state! LOL
• Auto-fill for the unused spaces
• Colored screens - 3 for most games
• Items are given to help you throughout the game - such as a pickax
• You are accountable for mistakes and must start over if you have too many
• If like normal games for this dev grids from 10 X 10 to 25 X 25
• If like past games - approximately 100 puzzles
• Nice relaxing "muzac." Got me in the mood to do some yoga and get into a meditative state! LOL
This is the "champagne" dev for these games and I have been looking forward to this dev's game for such a long time. THANK YOU BFG!!! This game is an automatic purchase for me WOW! Two "griddler," "nonogram," "Ekaki," "Paint-by-Number," or if your prefer "PIc-a-Pix" games this week! SO NICE!
I recommend this game!
A unique detective world and new villainous riddles await you! Solve 120 unique griddlers in Detective Riddles 2!
Overall rating
5
/
5
24 of 44 found this review helpful
LIKE SHERLOCK HOLMES TRYING TO SOLVE THE RIDDLES OF THE "G-RIDDLE-RS" OF THIS GAME
PostedJuly 6, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking for forward to solving the riddles of the griddlers!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
A BIG THANK YOU to BFG for providing this game. I LOVE these games. It has been SO LONG since one has appeared on this game site! Yeah!! This is a form of Sudoku in which you must calculate which squares are filled in and which are not.
• Grids - 10 x 10 to 25 x 25 (if like previous games by this dev)
• No auto-fill, no multi-colors screens You must fill in your own X's for squares not used
• Collect coins in which to purchase hints
• Multiple "cases" of varying levels to play. Actually to me, there is no "story."
• You must play a complete series or you will lose your progress.
• No auto-fill, no multi-colors screens You must fill in your own X's for squares not used
• Collect coins in which to purchase hints
• Multiple "cases" of varying levels to play. Actually to me, there is no "story."
• You must play a complete series or you will lose your progress.
They are basically grids (if like the previous games) which vary from 10x10 to 25 x 25. They are called "griddlers" by this dev, but they are also called "nonograms," E'Kaki" (Japanese) Paint-by-Numbers (by "Games" magazine), and "Pic-a-Pix" (by Conceptis Puzzles). At least for me, they, at help me focus and concentrate my thoughts while working on a project. I play these all the time.
I like this game but I tend to like the another dev who also provides these game a little better. It is lacking some of the WOW factor of auto-fill and multiple colors. Actually, I did not discover any "story" for any of the "cases." I also dislike losing your progress by not completing a set of games in a series. You must start all over again - which is annoying.
I recommend this game!
Witches' Legacy: The Dark Throne Collector's Edition
The witches' dark legacy continues as Lynn becomes possessed!
Overall rating
4
/
5
94 of 136 found this review helpful
A STORY WHICH NEVER ENDS - IT GOES ON AND ON MY FRIEND - BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME
PostedJuly 2, 2015
sunnyglow
fromCounting down the "horas" for a "bull session" with "mis amigos y mes amis." - Sun, fun, and partying! Now that's no bull!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
A LONG GAME - 8 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Through the looking glass - we have hubby to the rescue in another DEVILISH game in a NEVER ENDING saga of EVIL witch Morgana causing trouble for ANGELIC witch, Lynn. Is Morgana really dead? If she is then this series should follow her to the OTHER WORLD as well! The DEMONIC IMP is back, used more than in previous games, slowing down the pace of the game. Same old characters - same rehashed story - same plot. I would have given this game the full 5 stars except for the imp which slowed down the game!
SAVING GRACE: HERE IS THE AMAZING GRACE WHICH HAS SAVED THIS POOR WRETCHED GAME: (And the only reason I purchased it!) - the HEAVENLY puzzles and HOP scenes. I LOVE THE PUZZLES AND HOP SCENES which are creative and innovative. There are many activities in this game. . You also make an assortment of potions in this game - looking for ingredients and combing them.
PUZZLES: The puzzles we nicely done. They include some multiple step "super puzzles" as well. They include variations of jigsaw puzzles, matching, moving tile puzzles, pipe puzzle (getting rid of lines in a battle with an enemy), and after the demo - a moving tile puzzle.
HOP SCENES: There is a wide variety of them. There are multiple activities for each HOP scene and some mini-HOP scenes which are mainly FROGS - looking for pieces to complete an inventory object. You can play a Matching game instead. They include silhouette, mini HOP scenes which are a variation of a FROG, and lists of item to locate, storybook interactive - moving pieces to correct locations.
LEVELS: Casual, Normal, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds Penalties for clicking errors in HOP scenes
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds Penalties for clicking errors in HOP scenes
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like
GRAPHICS : Cartoonish - bright colors throughout. Nice voice overs.
EXTRAS:
Map - is given to you at the start of the game
29 Achievements
Collect 36 pieces for 4 jigsaw puzzles
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Helper - used 14 times - A DEMONIC IMP who sits staring at you with horns and white eyes and grunts and groans throughout the game. Just plain creepy to me If you click on him, he does all kinds of absurd things - so gimmicky! Waves at you - serenades you - takes FOREVER to perform actions.
Usual wallpaper, artwork, soundtrack
29 Achievements
Collect 36 pieces for 4 jigsaw puzzles
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Helper - used 14 times - A DEMONIC IMP who sits staring at you with horns and white eyes and grunts and groans throughout the game. Just plain creepy to me If you click on him, he does all kinds of absurd things - so gimmicky! Waves at you - serenades you - takes FOREVER to perform actions.
Usual wallpaper, artwork, soundtrack
CHAPTER 4 - The HOP scenes and puzzles are similar to the demo. Many mini-HOP scenes with FROGs. The game continues pretty much as it was in the demo. The only new element is the addition of a former character to the game and a moving tile puzzle.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT MORE INFORMATION (SPOILERS) ON THE GAME:
HOP SCENES: Interactive a well-done Very creative Super HOP scenes You can play a matching game instead
A. Silhouette locate flower played upside down when found open up lists of other items to locate uncovering pieces of an inventory item . VERY AWESOME DEVS Thinking outside the box
B. Mini HOP scene - FROG - looking for pieces for a character in a book
C. Silhouette. After finding an item, you receive a jigsaw piece of a picture which gives you an inventory item
D. Storybook - interactive - moving pieces to correct locations
E. Mini HOP scene - FROG - locating parts for an amulet
F. List of items to locate upside down opening up items to be replaced into the scene to give a final inventory item
G. Mini HOP scene FROG - finding pieces for an inventory item - an all-seeing eye amulet
H. Mini HOP scenes - finding pieces of wood to complete a raft
I. Mini HOP scene FROG - looking for parts of armor to make a complete suit
J. List of items to locate switching into location of a specific number of one item then switching back to a list of items to locate
K. Mini HOP scene - FROG replace stones in a tiara (after demo)
L. Mini HOP scenes - FROG locate parts for a ladder (after demo)
M. List of items opening up into an inventory item which you must create from pieces (after the demo)
A. Silhouette locate flower played upside down when found open up lists of other items to locate uncovering pieces of an inventory item . VERY AWESOME DEVS Thinking outside the box
B. Mini HOP scene - FROG - looking for pieces for a character in a book
C. Silhouette. After finding an item, you receive a jigsaw piece of a picture which gives you an inventory item
D. Storybook - interactive - moving pieces to correct locations
E. Mini HOP scene - FROG - locating parts for an amulet
F. List of items to locate upside down opening up items to be replaced into the scene to give a final inventory item
G. Mini HOP scene FROG - finding pieces for an inventory item - an all-seeing eye amulet
H. Mini HOP scenes - finding pieces of wood to complete a raft
I. Mini HOP scene FROG - looking for parts of armor to make a complete suit
J. List of items to locate switching into location of a specific number of one item then switching back to a list of items to locate
K. Mini HOP scene - FROG replace stones in a tiara (after demo)
L. Mini HOP scenes - FROG locate parts for a ladder (after demo)
M. List of items opening up into an inventory item which you must create from pieces (after the demo)
PUZZLES: The following are variations of gaming puzzles:
A. Spot the difference. Separate objects into good and bad witchcraft
B. Jigsaw puzzles. Using shards of glass to fix a mirror
C. Assembly and paining. Create and paint a mask according to directions
D. Spot the Difference. Choosing right symbols to open a box
E. Simon Says sequence using bird feathers.
F. Switch puzzles. Clock puzzle changing symbols to numbers for the clock
G. Moving tile puzzle using the IMP to move keys to locks
H. Assembly. Dress Edward to the correct pieces for the suit of armor VERY AWESOME DEVS PRETTY COOL!
I. Pipe connection puzzle. Remove all lines to defeat an enemy
J. Answer questions to riddles (after demo)
K. Mini jigsaw puzzle (after demo)
l. Variation of moving tile puzzle with chips (after the demo)
A. Spot the difference. Separate objects into good and bad witchcraft
B. Jigsaw puzzles. Using shards of glass to fix a mirror
C. Assembly and paining. Create and paint a mask according to directions
D. Spot the Difference. Choosing right symbols to open a box
E. Simon Says sequence using bird feathers.
F. Switch puzzles. Clock puzzle changing symbols to numbers for the clock
G. Moving tile puzzle using the IMP to move keys to locks
H. Assembly. Dress Edward to the correct pieces for the suit of armor VERY AWESOME DEVS PRETTY COOL!
I. Pipe connection puzzle. Remove all lines to defeat an enemy
J. Answer questions to riddles (after demo)
K. Mini jigsaw puzzle (after demo)
l. Variation of moving tile puzzle with chips (after the demo)
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO EVERYONE!!
I recommend this game!
Gummy Drop!
Match your way through thousands of levels as you solve puzzles and explore colorful cities around the globe. LET'S GO GUMMY!®
Overall rating
3
/
5
13 of 21 found this review helpful
NO SWEETNESS IN THIS GAME
PostedJune 29, 2015
sunnyglow
fromNot stopping in at any of the Gummy Drop locations
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I tried this game and am not impressed. Sorry! I play a similar game on my Android which I LOVE! So many more activities with that game.
First, the game is rather confusing to me. I felt that some of the instructions were difficult to understand. My friends and I tried out this game together. None of us could understand the complete operation of this game.
In comparison to my "other" candy game - this one lacks the graphics and colors of that game. The graphics are definitely lacking in this game. They seem one-dimensional
The girl is annoying. She should definitely go! I would suggest bringing in some other character to replace her. The vocabulary is dated. My friends and I got a chuckle out of expressions such as "Far out" and "Right on" in the game.
I will not play this game ever. Sorry - but it did not catch my interest. I cannot put a finger on it - but it just lacks! Exactly what is lacks is hard to put into words. Probably the best way to describe this would be it just does not have the "WOW" factor of the similar game I play on my Android.
You should re-evaluate this game. I would use better graphics, colors, items (I think the gummies are not as attractive as the items in my other game) and characters. The game is just too one-dimensional. The voice of the girl as well drove one of my friends "up-the-wall." He described it as "annoying."
Hope that helps! I LOVE BFG games generally but so far have not found a F2P game which I enjoy.
Best of luck with this one.
I don't recommend this game.