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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:80,068
- Reviews Submitted:758
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 12, 2024
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For years, Barton Mansion sat abandoned, a haunting reminder of an obsession gone wrong. But something sinister still lurked there...and it's stirring.
Overall rating
3
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5
53 of 78 found this review helpful
A VALENTINE PRESENT FROM THE DARK DIMENSIONS. THIS GAME WILL BIND YOU UP WITH 50 SHADES OF RED VINES - TIED UP WITH A RED THORNY BOW
PostedFebruary 12, 2015
sunnyglow
from"Rockin' on down with Rocky" trying to escape the "red scare" - the clinging vines of this game
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Attacking "clinging" vines aren't the only thorny problem for the residents of this game! Although there are few good elements in this game - there are not enough for me to purchase this "cutesy helper" game. This time the helper is an "overly attentive" dog (he jumps up SEVEN times in the demo) It is a gimmicky game with puzzles which are extremely easy, and a storyline which is beyond strange. The graphics shriek "red and purple." However, to be fair, the HOP scenes are well-done and puzzle-like as is the inventory. I might have purchased it for the puzzles and put up with the irritating dog; however, for me, the puzzles are too ridiculously easy to be enjoyable.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FOR A VERY LONG DEMO:
Reminiscent of the legend of the WInchester Mansion, a crazed widow, Martha Barton, continues building a mansion so that she will live forever. You are a "cop" and your parents disappeared when you and your sister, Corinne, were small. Your sister is an investigator who is absorbed with the dark dimensions. You may have a lead as to what happened to your parents. but need your sister Corinne's help. You travel to Barton Manor in Whispering Hollows, the place where your parents disappeared. . As soon as you arrive, your sister is grabbed by thorny vines and you must save her.
LEVELS: Casual (Sparkles) Advanced (no sparkles) Hard (No hints or skips) Customized
GRAPHICS: Bursting with scenes of red and purple for Valentine's Day
INVENTORY: It is interactive and one of the best parts of this game.
HOP SCENES: Somewhat interactive. They are well-done but are cookie cutters of each other.
A. Junk piles - sequential in which you must perform a task to locate the next item in the list
B. Replace items into proper locations within the HOP scenes.
A. Junk piles - sequential in which you must perform a task to locate the next item in the list
B. Replace items into proper locations within the HOP scenes.
PUZZLES: This is a puzzle intense game. In the demo I encountered the following puzzles:
A. Opening mansion door by matching symbols (3X)
B. Matching symbols to defeat a ghost
C. Variation of a maze game to eliminate vines
D. Arranging books in order.
E. Sequential order puzzle. Press bricks in order
F. Repeating sequence of music played
**G. Recreate a picture from stencils and paints. Actually this is a GREAT puzzle - very creative and unique Best puzzle in the demo for me.
H. Storybook recreation using items to further the story
I. Adjusting lenses to locate a code
J. Sequential removal of branches from door
K. Restore a stain glass window pane with a variation of a rotating jigsaw puzzle
L. Revolving tile puzzle - aligning gems
M. Clicking symbols in sequence to release our heroine
B. Matching symbols to defeat a ghost
C. Variation of a maze game to eliminate vines
D. Arranging books in order.
E. Sequential order puzzle. Press bricks in order
F. Repeating sequence of music played
**G. Recreate a picture from stencils and paints. Actually this is a GREAT puzzle - very creative and unique Best puzzle in the demo for me.
H. Storybook recreation using items to further the story
I. Adjusting lenses to locate a code
J. Sequential removal of branches from door
K. Restore a stain glass window pane with a variation of a rotating jigsaw puzzle
L. Revolving tile puzzle - aligning gems
M. Clicking symbols in sequence to release our heroine
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. A "cutesy" dog helper - Rocky. HE HELPS YOU 7 TIMES IN THE DEMO WITH ANNOYING PANTING AND WHINING. BTW - if you pick him up and NOT put him in the scene, he runs in place and keeps perfect time to the theme music from the movie "Rocky." GO ROCKY GO! KEEP DIGGING AND BRINGING UP ALL THE DIRT ON THOSE EVIL DOERS! LOL
B. Cell phone to keep your interactive map, notes, achievements and diary
C. Collect coins to purchase 10 items for your dog.
D. 18 Achievements
E. Collect 9 parts of a house for the mansion. (I counted 9 but it was hard to tell)
A. A "cutesy" dog helper - Rocky. HE HELPS YOU 7 TIMES IN THE DEMO WITH ANNOYING PANTING AND WHINING. BTW - if you pick him up and NOT put him in the scene, he runs in place and keeps perfect time to the theme music from the movie "Rocky." GO ROCKY GO! KEEP DIGGING AND BRINGING UP ALL THE DIRT ON THOSE EVIL DOERS! LOL
B. Cell phone to keep your interactive map, notes, achievements and diary
C. Collect coins to purchase 10 items for your dog.
D. 18 Achievements
E. Collect 9 parts of a house for the mansion. (I counted 9 but it was hard to tell)
I had a hard time finishing the demo. This game will appeal to some on this site including all the dog lovers out there. You like it - enjoy it! This game is definitely "barking" up the wrong tree for me.
I RATE THIS GAME 3 DOGS OUT OF 5 DOGS. NOW - TO RETURN TO "ROCKIN' ON DOWN WITH ROCKY."
I recommend this game!
A famous painter finds herself in over her head!
Overall rating
4
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5
62 of 98 found this review helpful
"OFF THE RECORD" THIS GAME DOES NOT DISPLAY THE USUAL "MASTERPIECE" QUALITIES FOR THIS DEV.
PostedFebruary 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLike Little Bo Beep - looking through the flock to locate some innovative puzzles in this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
What deception is lurking in the world of art? What is behind "the big deal" concerning this game? The PixIES bring us a game of intrigue and deceit in the international world of art set in Germany. I may be a little "sheepish" about writing this review, but my favorite dev , the PixIES, has finally produced a "baad baad" game replete with a menagerie of animals - sheep, birds, cats. It lacks the innovation and creative genius of their other games It is missing so many of the "extra goodies" we have come to expect from this dev - the additional puzzle in lieu of the HOP scenes - the creative approach to the HOP scenes with puzzles and HOP scenes within other puzzles and HOP scenes. However, even suffering in the winter doldrums, this game is still better than most of the offerings from other devs.
The storyline is excellent. However, I found it a snail-paced game which I could not get into. The graphics are a little blurry This game could definitely use an alternative game to break up the monotony and uniformity of the HOP scenes. Some of the puzzles were decent; however, one I could not figure out how to play the first one .
HERE ARE THE DETAILS BASED ON A VERY SHORT DEMO:
You, as Felicity Adams, an investigative reporter, are off to Germany to get an exclusive interview with Lisa Steiner , who is restoring a long lost masterpiece - Leda's Blight. After finishing the restoration, the piece will be auctioned off. When you arrive to interview her, she disappears. There is more here than meets the artist's eye. What happened to her? And who is her husband? Something is "fishy" concerning "Felix," (right - his name is Felix) her husband and Lisa herself.
LEVELS: 4 - Casual, Expert, (Sparkles on both ) Insane, (Penalties for HOP scenes) . All 3 levels have hints and skips Customized
GRAPHICS: Slightly blurry on my screen but the characters are realistic
HOP SCENES: Not the quality or innovative genius we have experienced in past games. In the first HOP screen moves from side-to-side to provide an extended image of the scene. However, after that, that aspect disappears. It is Interactive and puzzle-like. In the demo I l encountered the following HOP scenes
A. Locate specific number of flowers , birds, cats
B. Theme related junk piles
C. Silhouette .
To me they are not innovative nor creative and became boring.
A. Locate specific number of flowers , birds, cats
B. Theme related junk piles
C. Silhouette .
To me they are not innovative nor creative and became boring.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like
PUZZLES: In the demo I encountered:
A. Stacking tile puzzle. I could not figure out how to work this puzzle.
B. Match paintings with frames
C. Origami puzzle (unique and well-done)
D. Locate 3 "baad" sheep and placate their "baad" personalities LOL - HOP scene for candy, Ocarina puzzle variation of sequence puzzles Really devs? Sheep?
E. Gate puzzle based on centering dots to open a gate
F. Pressing tiles in sequence without backtracking so that all buttons light up (3X)
G. Replicating a picture of a bird on a statue
H. Align the length of a carpenter's folding ruler to pick up 3 photos.
A. Stacking tile puzzle. I could not figure out how to work this puzzle.
B. Match paintings with frames
C. Origami puzzle (unique and well-done)
D. Locate 3 "baad" sheep and placate their "baad" personalities LOL - HOP scene for candy, Ocarina puzzle variation of sequence puzzles Really devs? Sheep?
E. Gate puzzle based on centering dots to open a gate
F. Pressing tiles in sequence without backtracking so that all buttons light up (3X)
G. Replicating a picture of a bird on a statue
H. Align the length of a carpenter's folding ruler to pick up 3 photos.
EXTRA GOODIES:
A.15 "Starring" Achievements and 15 "Masterpiece" Achievements
B. Collect 42 paint tubes.
C. 14 Morphing objects
D. Tape player to play tapes.
E. Interactive map
F. A bird sits on your hint button which does nothing but flap its wings. (I am clueless why a mechanical bird is in this game - seems out of place ).
A.15 "Starring" Achievements and 15 "Masterpiece" Achievements
B. Collect 42 paint tubes.
C. 14 Morphing objects
D. Tape player to play tapes.
E. Interactive map
F. A bird sits on your hint button which does nothing but flap its wings. (I am clueless why a mechanical bird is in this game - seems out of place ).
COMMENTS: This is definitely not the normal PixIES "masterpiece" which I will be purchasing. The storyline was interesting. However, the flow of the game was slow and repetitious. I soon became bored. I may purchase - but not until it is an SE. Devs - I still LOVE your games To me, this is not your at your best.
I RATE THIS GAME 4 SHEEP OUT OF 5 SHEEP. THE MISSING ONE SHEEP MUST BE THE "BAAD" ONE WHICH WANDERED OFF TO GET OUT OF THIS GAME.
I recommend this game!
Ice giants are attacking citizens as a deadly blizzard arrives.
Overall rating
4
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5
81 of 111 found this review helpful
BUNDLE UP AND COVER UP YOUR EARS WHILE PLAYING THIS DEADLY COLD GAME
PostedFebruary 5, 2015
sunnyglow
fromOut with my ACTUAL BFF searching for earplugs to play this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Battling through a blizzard with ice and snow perpetrated by an ice monster, we have a new game from Glorious Maria, Our Lady of Gaming. To me, this is a fairly decent, but not spectacular CE. The story flows well; it is cartoon-like and puzzle- intense. I love the puzzles and the inventory and HOP scenes are puzzle-like as well. I would have "loved" this game more if not for "my BFF," , Kira, a "ditzy," overly talkative nerd with her irritating, nasal pitched voice. I guess I could have "silenced" her by muting the sound. So annoying! This game is definitely not "best experienced with sound." BFF? This girl? Seriously? No way!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
Your "BFF," Kira, has just gotten married to Viktor As you arrive in the town of Baumholder, a summer blizzard develops enveloping the whole town in ice and snow. An ice tower appears out of nowhere bringing a bone-chilling blizzard with it. From this castle, a giant ice monster appears terrorizing the village. In an attempt to save both you and Kira, Victor leaves with the ice monster in pursuit. While Victor is away, the ice monster kidnaps your friend, taking her to his tower. You need to rescue her and help Victor defeat this monster. Somehow this story is tied to a novel "The Snow King" by Victor Snow. What secrets lie in this town and how is Victor tied into this whole dilemma?
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Expert, Customized. You have the option to customize all the levels. Rather cool.
GRAPHICS: Cartoon-like. The colors are muted . Kira's nasal toned voice and incessant babbling and whining grated on my nerves.
HOP SCENES: Well done. Puzzle-like. In the demo I encountered A. Silhouette. One was sequential - locating and using items to uncover additional HOP items. Another required searching for a number of the same item. A third HOP scene requires you to find items silhouetted on a frozen window. Very awesome! B. Locating a number of same type items to complete a needed inventory item
INVENTORY: Interactive Very puzzle-like and well-done.
PUZZLES: Very unique and not terribly difficult. In the demo I encountered the following puzzles: A. Fix a gate key B. Fairy tale book with various puzzles - jig saw, mini HOP scenes, locating differences, C. Fix an amulet D. Remove boards sequentially E. . Arrange colored stones in a certain order F. A new game - linking hands. So awesome and cool as well. G. Mathematical puzzle in weighing items H. . Interconnecting crystals to same color
EXTRA GOODIES You receive the map as you play the game. Collect 6 statues of the game characters. 20 Achievements. Collect 25 Hare medallions
I RATE THIS GAME 4 ICE MONSTERS OUT OF 5 ICE MONSTERS. HOPEFULLY THE EXTRA ICE MONSTER WILL TAKE AWAY MY NEW "BFF" - FOREVER
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover what’s causing the strange symptoms in Blackwill?
Overall rating
4
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5
79 of 122 found this review helpful
DOCTOR NEEDED TO SAVE THIS COMATOSE GAME IN YET ANOTHER MEDICALLY THEMED GAME
PostedJanuary 31, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAT THE STORE PURCHASING CREAM CHEESE AND BAGELS FOR MY NEW PET FISH "GOLDY LOX"
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Welcome to yet another episode in the continuing saga of "Days of Our Gaming Lives" in the soapy water of the Pond Hospital presented to you by Art Gone Wild, where bright reds and garish colors never seem to fade - -away! We return to the days of "old school" games in a cartoon-like, boring, lackluster game which lacks all the innovation and creative genius to make it worthy of the coveted CE status. Can this "doctored" up game be "nursed" back to a healthy CE status? Nah - at least not for me.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS BASED ON A VERY SHORT DEMO:
A creature has resurfaced from the lake and returned to the town of Blackwill. You play Dr. Robert Blackwell, a new resident in town trying to save a comatose girl, Beatrice Stanley. In the past you were her mother's doctor. She becomes comatose and then enters a zombie-like state, leaving the hospital. You realize something is amiss. You must get to the town of Rivendale to get help. However, A wall keeps you from leaving the town, placed there to keep out a fishy female monster - a siren (who can sing a pretty tune) leading people to their death.
LEVELS: Casual (glints) Expert (no hints, skips or glints) Customized
PUZZLES: To me, the puzzles are very easy. In the demo I encountered the following puzzles: (A) Lock pick with a hairpinB. Matching ampoules (B) Matching keys with shadows (C) . Wrench puzzle adjusting the size for each lug nut (D) Form of Battleship (E) "He man" - Fix the Car puzzles - attaching wires to engine, adding water to the radiator. (F) Variation of moving tile (circles) puzzles (G) Mathematical formulation puzzle to open a lock (H) Matching Interlocking pieces on a tree puzzle
HOP SCENES: Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like but not as innovative as from other devs on this site - Junk pile scenes combined with Silhouette
GRAPHICS: Old school. Very bright and cartoonish with lots of "red" and fast food colored red hair on the characters. This game does have an "electrifying" experience - our zombie heroine has hair which sticks out looking like she stuck her hand into an electric outlet.
MAP: You play a puzzle to receive the map.
INVENTORY it is interactive and puzzle-like and to me the best part of this game. It is lockable
EXTRA GOODIES: The maternity ward of Pond Hospital has given birth to a school of goldfish - one for every one of you who purchase this game. You will have the pleasure to name him or her and feed them as well. I named my goldfish " Goldy Lox" in honor of last week's game and for the fact I love lox and bagels. A little cream cheese should top him off just fine! Yum! However, if you wish, you can probably become a "homeless vagabond gamer" and forgo sprucing up the house and caring for the fish if you wish and just play the game.
Interactive map received after you play a puzzle. Strategy guide. Dialogue options in playing the game. Find items to decorate your house and aquarium. Collect pearls to purchase items for your house, aquarium items, and Easter eggs. I counted 48 Achievements which can be accessed in your "house."
COMMENTS: I hate games with gimmicks. Decorating houses and adopting, naming and feeding "big game fish" is annoying to me. To me, it is just added filler. This game is a decent game with some decent puzzles but lacking the creativity and innovation which we have come to expect for CEs on this site. To me this game is not worth the status of a CE. the HOP scenes lack creativity and during the demo, I became bored with the repetitive nature of the HOP scenes. BF has a sale on the games so it would probably be a good addition to Thursday's outstanding game. There are some who will love this game. Enjoy it! This game just does not appeal to me.
I RATE THIS GAME 4 GOLDFISH OUT OF 5 GOLDFISH. THIS GAME LOST A GOLDFISH AFTER MY CAT GRABBED FELIX FROM THE FISHBOWL.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious plague is sweeping through towns along the coast, and you're the only one who knows the truth!
Overall rating
5
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5
157 of 211 found this review helpful
EMERGENCY - AN EPIDEMIC "RASH" OF MEDICALLY THEMED GAMES HAS ERUPTED AT BF!
PostedJanuary 29, 2015
sunnyglow
fromSHOPPING FOR YUMMIES FOR AN AWESOME SUPERBOWL PARTY! NOT TO "DEFLATE" SEATTLE'S HOPES - SO "PUMPED UP" AND BETTING ON THE PATS!
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
ALL MEDICAL PERSONNEL - STAT - IT TIME FOR YOU TO QUARANTINE YOURSELF AT A WINTER GOLF OUTING IN THE BAHAMAS AND LEAVE THE BF GAME SITE!
It seems we are in for a a new "injection" of medically themed games on the site. I LOVE the PixIES and their creative genius in game technology. To "moi" they ARE GAMING PERSONIFIED and the best dev on this site. I purchased this game immediately! This game has everything - beautiful graphics, creative and unique puzzles, HOP scenes laden with mini-puzzles and mini HOP scenes; match-3 games in lieu of the HOP scenes, a creative approach to interactive inventory; achievements. I LOVE this game but have been feeling a little tired lately from the medically themed games. Maybe all that is needed is a little "shot" of a new theme to perk things up a bit.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
The" Chemist," (yeah - let's pick on the chemist) is back and is behind an epidemic which has broken out in the port town of Millfield. You play a nurse, assisting a doctor in treating the people in this port town. However, soon after your arrival in town, you transform into a detective. Not drinking the "kool-aid" that this epidemic is a natural occurrence which occurred twenty years earlier, you soon discover that "someone" is behind this epidemic. It appears the Chemist has genetically modified the strains of this disease to create a deadlier strain. Is the return of this disease a punishment for not allowing those infected twenty years earlier to leave port? What is this rascally Chemist actually planning and how do you stop his dastardly scheme?
LEVELS: Casual, Expert (both have sparkles), Insane, and Custom. All levels have penalties on the HOP scenes.
GRAPHICS: So realistic and well-done as usual for this dev. Excellent mouth movement for the characters.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like. Very well done with a variety of puzzle-like inventory items
HOP SCENES: Interactive with mini-puzzles and mini HOP scenes within the scene. Some have clues to items you must locate. You can play a theme- based Match-3 game instead.
PUZZLES: Excellent - not terribly difficult and a new type of puzzle as well. In the demo I encountered: A. Stacking checkers puzzle B. A tricky little variation of a slider puzzle in which you Insert coins to move all latches down C. A new puzzle entry for the devs - a variation of a sorting puzzle - placing people into rooms according to specific instructions D. Matching chemical elements with number codes E. Variation of a Maze puzzle using water
EXTRA GOODIES: 13 Achievements Interactive map 44 Collectibles (I think they are steamboats but could not tell) and Souvenirs (opened after you complete the bonus game) Usual wallpapers, extra games.
EXTRA COMMENTS: A great game which flows smoothly and does not bore. Hopefully this will be the last medically themed game for awhile. However - remember - laughter is the best medicine.
I RATE THIS GAME 6 SYRINGES OUR OF 5 SYRINGES. THE EXTRA SYRINGE IS TO INJECT A LITTLE HUMOR INTO YOU LIFE AND GET YOUR FUNNY BONE WORKING AGAIN!
I recommend this game!
The border between life and death is fragile. Restore the course of nature, solve puzzles and search for clues in Frankenstein: Master of Death!
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 11 found this review helpful
OUR "JET SKIERS" RETURN FRANKENSTEIN TO US WITH A VENGEANCE
PostedJanuary 27, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIN A LABORATORY TRYING TO HIDE FROM WORK AND FRANKENSTEIN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Hey - Jet Dogs - Wow! What a great final product! I was involved in the beta testing of this game from the beginning. I want to thank Anna for allowing me to be a part of the process. You JET DOGS are the best!
Everyone should try this game. I have played the entire game and it is well worth the SE price and I don't think you will be disappointed.
I just knew this would come out when I was my busiest. Sorry I did not review yesterday devs As a long-time reviewer here - take my word - THIS IS A GREAT GAME. It has a wonderful storyline with a new take on the famous monster and Dr. Frankenstein. Living in the land of one of the largest medical facilities in the U.S., that guy actually reminds me of some of the staff! How freaky is that! LOL.
The puzzles are fabulous as are the HOP scenes. I think that another reviewer on the forums has done an excellent review of this game - so no need to go into more detail. LOVE ya devs! Keep up the G-R-E-A-T WORK! Hopefully we will see more from you. I would try to write in "Polish," but some days I just have trouble with English! LOL
I recommend this game!
A stay at a peaceful hotel turns into a nightmare when a witch from the Twilight World takes your daughter!
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 42 found this review helpful
CONNECT WITH YOUR" INNER WITCH" FOR FUN AND SUN AT THE SILVER LAKE RESORT
PostedJanuary 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIN TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION AT THE SPA TO UNCOVER MY INNER WITCH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
We have a "witchy" surprise from Anno Domini. I LOVE THIS GAME! It is a PUZZLER'S DELIGHT! So many puzzles and so well done, devs! AWESOME! You are now my favorite dev (well- at least for this week)
A FABULOUS GAME WHICH I WILL PURCHASE. This game has everything: a great storyline, good movement, great puzzles along with a puzzle-like inventory and puzzle-like HOP scenes.
You and your daughter travel to Silver Lake Inn for some "fun and sun." However, it is owned by a clueless proprietor, who somehow failed to realize when he purchased it, it was once owned by a n "appearance challenged" witch an attitude to match. She is obsessed with immortality! (Hopefully at this resort she can partake in a mud bath to improve her looks and attitude. Come to think of - just cover her face in mud - permanently!) From the grave, this witch is eyeing your daughter as the perfect vessel for her to maintain immortality. With your daughter in a coma and the witch hovering over her body, you have some major work ahead of you in trying to save her. That also includes jumping from one dimension to another. And don't expect too much help from the clueless hotel owner with creepy green eyes.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
LEVELS: Casual (The only level with sparkles) , Advanced, Hard Core, Customized and Timed. They all vary in hint and skip times. The Timed mode is a nice addition.
GRAPHICS: Beautiful colors. The characters appear realistic with mouth movements
GRAPHICS: Beautiful colors. The characters appear realistic with mouth movements
PUZZLES: There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. In the demo I encountered: A. Location of stars in a fog B. Triangle Movement puzzles in which moving one part affect the movements of other parts of the puzzle C. Mathematical alignment puzzle so that numbers add up to number in the center D. Two a jigsaw puzzle variations creating a picture through moving tiles E. Another puzzle in which moving one part influences the movement of the other parts. - a Windmill F. Variation of a stacking puzzle with mighty ugly trolls G. Domino puzzle
INVENTORY: Inventory is interactive and puzzle-like.
HOP SCENES: All are puzzle-like. In the demo I encountered: A. Silhouette B. Locating items highlighted in a story C. Matching like items in HOP scenes which I thought VERY WELL DONE - devs. It was not only matching but also puzzle-like. D. Locating items in a broken mirror. Again- Wow! How innovative!
EXTRA GOODIES: Interactive map with areas requiring activity noted . I counted 7 Achievements. Collect 40 cats and unknown amount of rabbits to play mini games. Collect post cards as well. Strategy guide. Collect 5 magical items in a "magic box" for use in the game In the game you collect a "magic sphere" which transports you to other dimensions. You collect three crystals to recharge it.
I GIVE THIS GAME 7 BEAUTIFUL GOOD WITCHES TO DEFEAT THE MAJOR UGLY DARK WITCH .
I recommend this game!
Help Goldilocks’s son protect his village from invading bears!
Overall rating
5
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5
109 of 154 found this review helpful
A "BEARY" BIG SURPRISE AWAITS YOU IN THIS GAME - GOLDILOCKS - NORDIC STYLE
PostedJanuary 22, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHAVING A "BEARY" GOOD TIME FROLICKING INTHE FOREST IN THIS GAME.
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Hunting for a "beary" good game with a Nordic theme? Get out your battleaxes! This is Goldilocks Viking-style. No weak-kneed "cutesy" bears in this game as your little "helpers" willing to share their porridge with you. You will find yourself entrapped in a rustic Norse world battling some he-man bears in this little Smorgasbord from the Games For Friends. It really makes me pine for the days of true he-men of Nordic stock! LOL
You play the adult son of Goldilocks, (a heroine to the fortress) who, in locating an artifact to stop the plague in the village, was decimated by bears. (See - there is punishment for unlawful entry and gorging yourself on porridge) Even in death, your mother haunts you with her presence, prodding you along to save your father and the woodland from those nasty bears! Having just graduated from the "Hunter's Academy," you are "loaded for bear" in search of those rascally bears who are after your father and out to destroy your village. Better watch out, however. You could become "beary" surprised in this game!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
LEVELS: Casual, (Sparkles) Advanced , Expert, Customized. They vary in time for hints and skips. There are 6 chapters.
GRAPHICS: Slightly grainy on my computer. Not the best
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like. Well done
PUZZLES: In the demo I encountered: A. Variation of a jigsaw with stained glass B. Tile puzzle involving portraits C. Matching items when clicking and uncovering tiles. However, be warned - the tiles move and the fireflies look very similar. D. Matching runes with symbols E. Matching animals with related items F. Unloosening knots in sequential order G. Key puzzle
HOP SCENES: In the demo I encountered: A. 2 instances of locating silhouette items in a storybook sequence. The second HOP scenes was also a sequence of puzzles.
EXTRA GOODIES: Extra goodies include wallpaper, games, mini-puzzles. Interactive map with active areas indicated. 29 Achievements Collect 34 runes which unlock 5 stories
EXTRA COMMENTS: Skol! Having blonde roots of a tall Swedish Viking heritage, I am so into this game. However, this is a nice, but not outstanding game. I became somewhat bored in playing this game. The graphics are not the best we have seen. The storyline seems to plod along like a big bumbling bear. There is really nothing special or unique about this game. It is a decent CE, but I will probably pass on this one. It just doesn't excite my interest. To pay homage to my Nordic heritage - I will purchase the SE of this game
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I RATE THIS GAME 5 HE MAN BEARS OUT OF 5 HE MAN BEARS. NOW WHERE DID I LEAVE MY BATTLEAX?
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I RATE THIS GAME 5 HE MAN BEARS OUT OF 5 HE MAN BEARS. NOW WHERE DID I LEAVE MY BATTLEAX?
I recommend this game!
Experience this new installment of mosaics puzzles in rainbow colors!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 20 found this review helpful
A NICE SURPRISE FOR OUR "SPACE CADETS" ON GRUMPY CAT MONDAY
PostedJanuary 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLOOKING IN THE COSMETIC AISLE FOR "WORMY" SPICE ON THE PLANET DUNE TO ENHANCE MY BLUE EYES
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Faster than hyperdrive, we are off to outer space on this Grumpy Cat Monday. An awesome game from my favorite dev for this type of puzzle. Thanks BF for more of these nonograms, AKA (Paint-by-Number, Pic-a-Pix, E'Kaki) or whatever you wish to name them. This is another form of Sudoku. These are some of my favorite games. They are not for everyone; however, if you enjoy math and formulating ratios, try this game. It is rather cool to end up with a picture at the end. I wish this dev would develop a theme-based Kakuro puzzles as well. However, that may be a little difficult.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
THEME: Yeah! Outer space and aliens! Can you really have one without the other? I so want to travel to other planets (maybe as an ambassador) and of course, I am still awaiting my first ever alien experience. A road trip to Skinwalker Ranch in Utah this summer should do the trick. However, in the meantime, I can play this puzzle and try to locate a decent space helmet for Gumpy Cat. Wouldn't he be adorable with a "bubble" hat on his head?
LEVELS: You have your choice between Casual and Advanced which is wonderful for those of us who are experienced with this type of puzzle.
EXTRA GOOIES: It is colorized and has autofill, which makes the game so much easier to play.
I believe these grids go from 10x10 to 25x25, but since i have not played this entire game (Geesh! - give me time) but I could be wrong.
I recommend this game!
Underneath the big top, people aren’t always what they seem.
Overall rating
3
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5
21 of 29 found this review helpful
HOPING YOU DO NOT BECOME "ATTACHED" TO ANY OF THE ANIMALS IN THIS GAME
PostedJanuary 17, 2015
sunnyglow
fromSTILL BASKING IN THE SUN OF THE AMAZING NATIONAL TITLE GAME BY OHIO STATE!
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Holy Chimera! Talk about animal overkill! Welcome to the Strauss Circus circa 1924. You are magically "transformed" into a caring sister whose sister has disappeared. We have a freaky circus show from the GamERS. You and your sister Judith visit the Strauss Circus. After helping Strauss the magician with is show, POOF! your sister disappears - kidnapped by Strauss. This magician has more up his sleeve than a deck of cards. Being a crazed biologist, whose "animalistic" passion for science has leaves little room for anything else, he is using his circus to continue his experiments.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
LEVELS: Casual, Hard, Advanced On all you can actually change settings as to hints, sparkles and skip t. Rather cool. CUSTOMIZED Is customization actually necessary?
GRAPHICS: Grainy on my computer, no mouth movements and not as realistic as some of their other games.
GRAPHICS: Grainy on my computer, no mouth movements and not as realistic as some of their other games.
INVENTORY AND HOP SCENES: The inventory is NOT interactive. The HOP scenes are Interactive, puzzle-like, and somewhat innovative. In the demo I encountered; A. Photos you take containing mini HOP scenes giving you factoids. B. Theme-based junk piles combined with replacing items in scenes. One was visited twice C. Story sequence providing a list of items to locate within each scene.
PUZZLES: More HOP scenes than puzzles. Puzzles have the option of casual or hard. In the demo I encountered : A. Variation of a tile game matching stamps on a suitcase B. Addition puzzle using flasks to formulate an elixir C. Dressing dolls with correct color clothing D. sleight of hand with pots trying to match the pot with an item associated with it.
EXTRA GOODIES: Interactive Map. Strategy guide. 10 Hats plus 9 circus items. "Extras" provide extra games, screensavers. Collect coins to heal animals in a Wheel of Stars game. You can only play 3 times per session and then must wait 30 seconds to continue.
FURTHER COMMENTS: Animal overkill! The GamERS have "mixed" it up bringing back their menagerie of animal friends. This is a veterinarian's dream! You can heal sick animals while basking in the screeching of cats and howling of dogs in this game. Personally, I hate this game. However, this game is arriving after Thursday's stellar editor's choice masterpiece. (I was out of town all week playing jet setter so did not get to comment on that little gem - LOL) To me, this game lacks all the quality of a CE game. The graphics are average (a little grainy), the HOP scenes and puzzles are innovative but nothing spectacular. There are very few puzzles in the game and even in the "hard" mode they are relatively easy. It is lacking the innovative element t make it a spectacular game.
I RATE THIS 4 DOGS OUT OF 5 CATS. THE EXTRA MISSING CAT IS PROBABLY HIDING FROM DR. STRAUSS AND THE GAMERS NOT TO BECOME "ATTACHED" TO ANY ANIMAL IN THIS GAME
I recommend this game!