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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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Spirit of Revenge: Elizabeth's Secret Collector's Edition
There’s a secret in Queen Elizabeth’s court, and you must uncover it.
Overall rating
5
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5
167 of 234 found this review helpful
A ROMP THROUGH MERRY OLDE ENGLAND WITH AN ELIZABETHAN "BAD BOY" AT YOUR SIDE - ONE OF THE BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR
PostedJune 25, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAwaiting my " T (minus 8 hours and counting) time" to play a sweet game which is my cup o' tea
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
REVIEW BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Jealousy and revenge abound in Elizabethan England! You play a tutor to the queen's ward - Edward. When he disappears - you are off to locate him with a childhood friend - Elizabethan bad boy, Francis Drake. To me, this is a helper game which I LOVE with an equal amount of HOP scenes and puzzles. Surprised? So am I. The reason - it is a well crafted game WITH SO MUCH TO DO. It keeps you engaged with a myriad of puzzles and HOP scenes which are varied. It is so creative! I even like the "helper" in this game - Francis Drake - who brings comical relief in a game which would be otherwise a little stiff and stuffy. My kind of guy - SO FUNNY and helpful as well!
A very long game - 53 pages in the Strategy Guide
PUZZLES: A puzzler's delight and a great deal of variety. The entire game is puzzle-like including the inventory. Most are easy or of medium difficulty. They include searching for a code to open a codex, several matching puzzles, finding differences between two pictures, painting so colors do not touch each other, (after the demo) weight and balances puzzle, removal of sticks in order, variation of a moving tile puzzle, a variation of Simon Says puzzle
HOP SCENES: Varied and puzzle-like. Quite a few in this game. They include lists, silhouettes, a variety of FROGS, storybook sentences, matching items to create an item to place in the HOP scene, replacement of items back into the scenes (after the demo) another interactive silhouette
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, hard, Custom
Hints 15 to 300 seconds Skips 15 to 300 seconds
Hints 15 to 300 seconds Skips 15 to 300 seconds
INVENTORY: Very puzzle-like and well-done It contains several mini-puzzles which we don't usually see in games. One of the best parts of the game.
GRAPHICS : Cartoon-like with brilliant colors - rather old-school in appearance.
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
Achievements
Collect 8 hidden words
Morphing Objects
Strategy guide
Helper - "Francis Drake" (I guess before he was knighted LOL). He was your childhood companion. You need to supply him with inventory items for him to perform a task. I USUALLY HATE HELPERS BUT THIS RAPSCALLION IS RATHER COOL AND FUNNY! A real Elizabethan "bad boy!'
Usual wallpaper, art, and music plus bonus game
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
Achievements
Collect 8 hidden words
Morphing Objects
Strategy guide
Helper - "Francis Drake" (I guess before he was knighted LOL). He was your childhood companion. You need to supply him with inventory items for him to perform a task. I USUALLY HATE HELPERS BUT THIS RAPSCALLION IS RATHER COOL AND FUNNY! A real Elizabethan "bad boy!'
Usual wallpaper, art, and music plus bonus game
THE FOLLOWING ARE DETAILS (SPOILERS) OF THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette followed by replacing items back into the scenes. Opening drawers to locate items - fairly cool! Very puzzle-like and extremely well-done
B. Second silhouette with items to locate for your travel bag
C. Story book sequence locating items from cryptic sentences in a storybook
D. Another story book scene of finding items and replacing items back into the HOP scene to the proper location
E. Matching pieces of items together and then replacing the completed items into HOP scenes
F. Silhouette locate items to be used within the HOP scene opening boxes to get fragments of a statue
G. Variation of a FROG - looking for a certain amount of each list item followed by replacing items back into the HOP scenes on a mural. So well - done
H. List of items to locate which then interact with the HOP scene
I. Matching
J. Silhouette with an awesome pinball sequence in the HOP scene
A. Silhouette followed by replacing items back into the scenes. Opening drawers to locate items - fairly cool! Very puzzle-like and extremely well-done
B. Second silhouette with items to locate for your travel bag
C. Story book sequence locating items from cryptic sentences in a storybook
D. Another story book scene of finding items and replacing items back into the HOP scene to the proper location
E. Matching pieces of items together and then replacing the completed items into HOP scenes
F. Silhouette locate items to be used within the HOP scene opening boxes to get fragments of a statue
G. Variation of a FROG - looking for a certain amount of each list item followed by replacing items back into the HOP scenes on a mural. So well - done
H. List of items to locate which then interact with the HOP scene
I. Matching
J. Silhouette with an awesome pinball sequence in the HOP scene
PUZZLES:
A. Use a punch card to find the code for a codex. Unique
B. Trace a letter of the alphabet using a pen
C. Place items back into revolving scenes followed by a matching sequence on axes
D. Matching Place books into a bookshelf according to symbols on the books
E. Creating mythical creatures by combining three elements together to open a door
F. Matching so that two phoenixes are identical
G. Find the differences
H. Pair up two lions so they are identical
I. Variation of a matching game with tokens
J. Painting a variation of paint by number - colors cannot touch each other
K. Arrange flowers according to a color code
L. Matching - cylinder according to design - not as easy as you make think
M. Simon says with butterflies
N.. Weights and balances puzzle with angels
O. Matching pairs of books
P. Removing sticks in order
Q. Variation of a moving tile puzzle for a stained glass window
R. Simon Says puzzle with bells
A. Use a punch card to find the code for a codex. Unique
B. Trace a letter of the alphabet using a pen
C. Place items back into revolving scenes followed by a matching sequence on axes
D. Matching Place books into a bookshelf according to symbols on the books
E. Creating mythical creatures by combining three elements together to open a door
F. Matching so that two phoenixes are identical
G. Find the differences
H. Pair up two lions so they are identical
I. Variation of a matching game with tokens
J. Painting a variation of paint by number - colors cannot touch each other
K. Arrange flowers according to a color code
L. Matching - cylinder according to design - not as easy as you make think
M. Simon says with butterflies
N.. Weights and balances puzzle with angels
O. Matching pairs of books
P. Removing sticks in order
Q. Variation of a moving tile puzzle for a stained glass window
R. Simon Says puzzle with bells
SUCH A GREAT GAME! A FUTURE CLASSIC! SO WELL-DONE!
I recommend this game!
Forgotten Kingdoms: The Ruby Ring Collector's Edition
Only the wearer of the ruby ring can claim the crown as king.
Overall rating
3
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5
85 of 155 found this review helpful
IT IS "CRYSTAL" CLEAR THAT THIS GAME BELONGS TO THE KINGDOM OF FORGOTTEN GAMES
PostedJune 20, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHappy Father's Day to all the great dads out there - enjoy your day! And I so want that jackalope!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Mahjong, 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
4
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5
FOUR CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - BASED ON A VERY SHORT DEMO
Happy 18th Birthday Prince Tristan! With your parents kidnapped and missing, you must fight a usurper, Vincent to reclaim your throne - all with the help of a ruby ring. To me this game is not CE worthy. It has the appearance of an animated fairy tale book. The pace of the game is very slow. The graphics are cartoon-like. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. The HOP scenes are varied including silhouettes, mini HOP scenes, lists and story book sentences with items to locate in bold. The puzzles are easy and include matching, variations of maze puzzles , Simon Says sequence puzzles, and a ring puzzle. There are no mouth movements for the characters. The collectibles are crowns which practically jump out at you. I felt this game lacked creativity and some of the extras and pizzazz we expect in CE games.
This game is fairy tale book come to life. I feel this would be an excellent game for children. The game is very sweet with adorable animals including a jackalope! LOL This game may get better as it progresses. It is hard to rate a game after playing only one chapter. This game does not interest me and I will not purchase but perhaps you will enjoy it. Vincent reminded me of the character of Loki from the movie "Thor."
LEVELS: Citizen, Royalty, Legend, Custom Hints 10 to 95 seconds Skips 10 to 95 seconds
GRAPHICS : Cartoon-like with purples and pink hues. No mouth movements. I found the graphics at times a little blurry
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
20 Achievements (It was difficult to tell)
Ruby ring to absorb all dark energy
Locate coins to purchase inventory items
Collect 60 crowns
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, art, music, extra games
20 Achievements (It was difficult to tell)
Ruby ring to absorb all dark energy
Locate coins to purchase inventory items
Collect 60 crowns
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, art, music, extra games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: They are varied but not many in the demo:
A. Silhouette of a specific amount of an item B. Mini HOP scene to create an inventory item C. Item list with some interactivity D. Story - Sentences containing items listed in bold golden letters
A. Silhouette of a specific amount of an item B. Mini HOP scene to create an inventory item C. Item list with some interactivity D. Story - Sentences containing items listed in bold golden letters
PUZZLES: They vary and are very easy
A. Matching of two symbols B. Press symbols on a book to create a potion C. Variation of a maze puzzle using symbols to find a path D. Variation of Simon Says with musical notes playing a tune E. Variation of a ring puzzle connecting lines to four corners to energize a tree F. Type of maze in which you must fill in all the squares without retracing your steps G. Another type of maze using an arrow to strike out all lighted crystals H. Match flowers to etchings.
A. Matching of two symbols B. Press symbols on a book to create a potion C. Variation of a maze puzzle using symbols to find a path D. Variation of Simon Says with musical notes playing a tune E. Variation of a ring puzzle connecting lines to four corners to energize a tree F. Type of maze in which you must fill in all the squares without retracing your steps G. Another type of maze using an arrow to strike out all lighted crystals H. Match flowers to etchings.
I recommend this game!
Grim Facade: Hidden Sins Collector's Edition
A masked vigilante has the town of Coldstone in a death grip!
Overall rating
5
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5
157 of 235 found this review helpful
"REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD" BY A CAPED "AVENGER." AN AWESOME GAME - ONE OF THE BEST BY THE "GAMERS."
PostedJune 18, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking for one of my cat's 9 lives. I think he hid it in the litter box. I am not going there!
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
5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - REVIEW BASED ON THE FIRST HALF OF THE GAME
"Revenge" comes to gaming! A masked avenger is seeking some much needed justice in this rather DARK - adult "whodunit." The graphics are realistic with sharp imaging. There is a variety of HOP puzzles - lists, replacing items back into the scenes, silhouette. Some puzzles have a choice between hard and easy modes - sliding tiles, switch puzzle, memory puzzle, marble puzzles (variation of sliding puzzle), Simon Says, timed puzzle and choosing the correct response to questions. All excellent! There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. The inventory is interactive Collect memory fragments to use with a Memory Device which unlocks a video about the story. You also purchase items you need for the game at a local vendor for inventory items. I found the game is well paced and fun to play.
WOW! What an awesome game and a real turnaround (really) for the GamERS. I LOVE THIS GAME! I am speechless because it is like this dev reinvented themselves. BE WARNED - THIS IS A DARK ADULT GAME. Good! I LOVE THE CAT. "Mr. Meanie" is at least nice enough to give you some of his 9 lives. You still have a few animals from the GamERS' menagerie, but they are not used as helpers. There is also some nice eye candy in this game - Jim!
CHAPTER 3: HOP scenes COMPLETELY CHANGE TO JUST LISTS OF ITEMS! I found four HOP scenes with lists - not that interactive. No variations in the HOP scenes. I found five puzzles - a book puzzle, using a telescope, a matching, transfer rings puzzle and a "shooting" sequence. I got a "charge" out of the awesome Tesla plasma spheres - obviously designed to further "generate" some interest in this game! LOL
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom HOP - Hints and Skips - 5 to 200 seconds There is an penalty option for random clicking for HOP scenes if you wish
GRAPHICS : Realistic, sharp imaging and nicely done. Very beautiful
EXTRAS:
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
Memory Device - look for blobs then receive a memory stone to get a story video SO COOL - THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX DEV!
Collect 16 gruesome masks
24 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase inventory items
Strategy guide
Wallpaper, music, artwork, movies, screensavers, extra HOP puzzles
NO MORPHING OBJECTS
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
Memory Device - look for blobs then receive a memory stone to get a story video SO COOL - THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX DEV!
Collect 16 gruesome masks
24 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase inventory items
Strategy guide
Wallpaper, music, artwork, movies, screensavers, extra HOP puzzles
NO MORPHING OBJECTS
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP scenes and puzzles:
HOP SCENES:
A. Search for one particular type of item B. Replace items back into HOP scene C. Switching between replacing items back into the HOP scene and locating item through silhouettes D. List of items followed by searching for coins
A. Search for one particular type of item B. Replace items back into HOP scene C. Switching between replacing items back into the HOP scene and locating item through silhouettes D. List of items followed by searching for coins
PUZZLES: More puzzles than HOP scenes. Choice between Hard and Easy modes
A. Sliding tiles to open a gate B. Sliding tiles to open postal box C. Variation of a switch puzzle - Swap the positions of the knights with thieves D. Asked cryptic questions which you must answer correctly to regain a life E. Variation of moving tiles into proper slots F. Card game - look at cards for few seconds turned over and then guess where it is located G. Moving gears (variation of moving tiles) to the correct slots H. Marble game. Move marbles into correct location I. Simon says - press buttons in correct order to release a man J. Move a diver to a treasure chest stopping for air through air bubbles You are only given a certain amount of moves K. Book puzzle - move books into correct positions L. Use a telescope of locate landscapes M. Using manual dexterity try to "shoot" the bad guys with a gun. N. Transfer rings from one post to another
A. Sliding tiles to open a gate B. Sliding tiles to open postal box C. Variation of a switch puzzle - Swap the positions of the knights with thieves D. Asked cryptic questions which you must answer correctly to regain a life E. Variation of moving tiles into proper slots F. Card game - look at cards for few seconds turned over and then guess where it is located G. Moving gears (variation of moving tiles) to the correct slots H. Marble game. Move marbles into correct location I. Simon says - press buttons in correct order to release a man J. Move a diver to a treasure chest stopping for air through air bubbles You are only given a certain amount of moves K. Book puzzle - move books into correct positions L. Use a telescope of locate landscapes M. Using manual dexterity try to "shoot" the bad guys with a gun. N. Transfer rings from one post to another
I recommend this game!
Labyrinths of the World: Forbidden Muse Collector's Edition
Can you help the City of Artists find their lost inspiration?
Overall rating
3
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5
71 of 124 found this review helpful
PARAPHRASING THE "QUEEN" (VICTORIA): "WE ARE NOT A"MUSE"D" - BY THIS GAMEI
PostedJune 13, 2015
sunnyglow
fromWe have a new friend for Barbie in this game - Harlequin - our "Greek Toga Party Barbie."
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
BASED ON A VERY SHORT DEMO. You are to the rescue to save the muse Calliope, whose essence has been shattered into three pieces leaving everyone without their talents. Personally I dislike this game. The storyline is bizarre; the HOP scenes are redundant - finding objects which are used in the scenes with the option of a Match 3 game - plus one story sequence to search for items; the puzzles are boringly easy. You receive "Toga Barbie" AKA "Harlequin" to help you with your tasks. Being a "fashionista" - she cannot perform any activity without a costume change. The most ridiculous one to me was her dressing up in a cowgirl outfit to ring a bell. Really? There are also a myriad of animals brought to life through a paint palette to also help you in the game. Personally, the game is DREADFUL The only redeeming point in the game are the beautiful graphics.
A BIG THANK YOU devs for getting rid of the "giggling" Harlequin from the beta version. If you like helpers, dolls, and easy puzzles - you will love this game. I will not purchase this game - EVER!
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS : The only decent part of the game for me Rather beautiful imagery
EXTRAS:
23 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase decorations. Coins are inside vases
Collect olive branches to purchase items for your boudoir
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
Helpers - Greek Toga Barbie (AKA Harlequin) plus a myriad of animal helpers
Usual Wallpaper, Art and Music
Strategy guide
23 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase decorations. Coins are inside vases
Collect olive branches to purchase items for your boudoir
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
Helpers - Greek Toga Barbie (AKA Harlequin) plus a myriad of animal helpers
Usual Wallpaper, Art and Music
Strategy guide
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
HOP SCENES: You have the option to play a Match 3 game instead. These are what I found in the demo: Locate items to be used within the HOP scene to end up with a final inventory item - matching like items - a story using sentences with items to locate outlined in bold letters
PUZZLES: Very boring and very easy consisting of a maze puzzle, balance puzzle, plus a variety of a Simon says puzzle moving statues., creating letters from symbols
MAYBE OUR MUSE CALLIOPE WILL INSPIRE BFG TO PROVIDE SOME MUCH DESIRED CHALLENGING GAMES FOR SOME OF US
I recommend this game!
Danse Macabre: Thin Ice Collector's Edition
You stop a crazy fan, but when he dies, who’s responsible?
Overall rating
5
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5
99 of 167 found this review helpful
SKATING THROUGH A WORLD OF INTRIGUE TO "FIGURE" OUT THIS WHODUNIT BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME
PostedJune 11, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHome of LeBron James and the Cavs! Hoping to see a victory tonight! GO CAVS!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
Genre: Murder mystery - 5 Chapters Plus Bonus - HOP heavy/Puzzle light - easy
As a detective, you are hired to protect a skating sensation, Ruth Fisher from a stalker. However, your assignment soon changes to investigating a series of murders. Personally, I found the story well written and suspenseful. The graphics present a realistic winter scene and are beautifully created. The voiceovers are excellent. The BEST PART of the game are the HOP scenes - each scene contains at least three different styles of HOP scenes which are interconnected with some puzzle. You may opt to play a Match 3 game instead, which include EIPIX symbols and theme related items. The individual puzzles are easy. The dev obviously spent more time in developing the HOP scenes than the individual puzzles. As a murder mystery, you ask questions and place evidence on an evidence board to figure out "whodunit." You collect snow globes and morphing objects in the HOP scenes
The game is consistent with the others in the series - except it involves skating - not dance. The layout is similar to the others as well. However, I felt that the puzzles are lacking a little from the previous games. I would like to see more variety in the level of challenge of the puzzles. The HOP scenes incorporate every type of HOP scene - interactive lists of items, searching for specific number of a specific item, silhouette, cryptic clues, story with items outlined in bold letters, replacement of items into the scene. There are puzzles attached to these HOP scenes as well.
Moving into Chapter 3 of the game - the HOP scenes were mostly silhouette and the ones I played were similar to the demo. The puzzles were very easy.
LEVELS: Casual, Challenging, Expert, Custom Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
You can opt for penalties for random clicking in HOP scenes
You can opt for penalties for random clicking in HOP scenes
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive
EXTRAS:
Map is found at the beginning of the game
14 Achievements
Collect 42 Snow globes
14 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Strategy guide
Usual extras - Wallpaper, Music, Movies, Games, Puzzles, Artwork,
14 Achievements
Collect 42 Snow globes
14 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Strategy guide
Usual extras - Wallpaper, Music, Movies, Games, Puzzles, Artwork,
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOIP SCENES AND PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES: EXCELLENT. This dev is known for the puzzle-like HOP scenes with multiple, variable varieties of HOP scenes. Most are puzzle-like and incorporate at least three differing HOP scenes and activities to receive an inventory items. This is a list of types Super HOP scenes I found in the demo:
SUPER HOP : Silhouette items opens up to items which are related to cryptic clues - first with pictures and then a final written clue,
SUPER HOP: Pictured items to locate to be returned and used in the same scene (used twice in the chapters I played)
SUPER HOP Interactive list items opening up to a final cryptic clues
SUPER HOP: Locate a specific amount of a certain item which gives you an item to open up another list of items to locate giving you a final inventory item
Mini HOP scenes with small amount of items to be located
SUPER HOP: Pictured items to locate to be returned and used in the same scene (used twice in the chapters I played)
SUPER HOP Interactive list items opening up to a final cryptic clues
SUPER HOP: Locate a specific amount of a certain item which gives you an item to open up another list of items to locate giving you a final inventory item
Mini HOP scenes with small amount of items to be located
PUZZLES: Very easy. Many are matching (between two items)but there is a variation of a pipe puzzle, sliding tile puzzle Variation of a pipe puzzle restoring electricity connecting a circuit , connecting wiring for a snowmobile, lock puzzle, math puzzle - connecting numbers to open a lid
NEW PUZZLE: manual dexterity - avoiding obstacles while riding a snowmobile
NEW PUZZLE: manual dexterity - avoiding obstacles while riding a snowmobile
I recommend this game!
New York Mysteries: High Voltage Collector's Edition
A series of shocking – and otherworldly – murders has struck New York City, and you're the only one who can solve them!
Overall rating
4
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5
99 of 147 found this review helpful
" PARDON ME!" I AM FEELING SOME "ELECTRICITY" FROM THIS GAME - BUT NOT COMPLETELY "CHARGED UP" TO PURCHASE AS YET
PostedJune 6, 2015
sunnyglow
from"Imprisoned" by my desire to play games, I need to be "jolted" into doing some shopping and housecleaning this weekend!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Genre: Mystery - Puzzle heavy - HOP light
We return to the era of the 1950's/1960's in a case involving the death of prison guards from Sing Sing. You play a detective on a case which has a supernatural element to it. The storyline is intriguing; the HOP scenes are puzzle-like and variable; the puzzles are numerous and range from easy to moderately difficult. The graphics are grainy; the characters are one-dimensional. The prison setting to me is very depressing. There are only 3 levels of play; however you can adjust the settings in each level. I am not certain if the dev of this game (who I have never seen before) did not intentionally create this game with these graphics to portray New York City of the 1950's. What mystery lies behind the strange electrical force causing bodies to combust and then disappear?
SO TORN ON THIS GAME! I love the story and the whole paranormal element of the game is fascinating. There is a wide array of puzzles, variations we have not seen for some time. It is puzzle intense which I enjoy. There are physics problems as well which we don't see very often. The HOP scenes are interactive. However, the dark depressing atmosphere of the prison along with the electrocution sequences turned me off. The pace of the game also seemed to slow down toward the end of the demo as well.
To me this game lacks the elements to make it a CE. HOWEVER CE'S ARE DISCOUNTED THIS WEEKEND AND I DO LIKE THE PUZZLES - SO I MAY PURCHASE! I AM ON THE FENCE ON THIS ONE
Anachronisms? I am not a history buff but were there solar powered batteries and circuit boards in this time period? Or are these tied to some time travel element to the game?
LEVELS: Casual, Custom Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 30 to 150 seconds You can adjust the hints and skips at all levels of the game.
INVENTORY: It is interactive and somewhat puzzle-like
GRAPHICS : Grainy on my computer but I am not certain the dev did not want to give the game a 1950's/1960's feeling. However, it still is dark game - prison environment. Characters are one-dimensional.
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided at the beginning of the game
22 Achievements
Collectibles: 11 Statue of Liberty models, 9 Cats, 7 balls and chains and 8 representations of Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower
20 slides for a "diascope" to learn about a secret order
35 Morphing objects: (called hidden beyond objects)
Wallpaper, videos, games, bonus game
No strategy guide
22 Achievements
Collectibles: 11 Statue of Liberty models, 9 Cats, 7 balls and chains and 8 representations of Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower
20 slides for a "diascope" to learn about a secret order
35 Morphing objects: (called hidden beyond objects)
Wallpaper, videos, games, bonus game
No strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE GAME
HOP SCENES: I only discovered three in the entire demo. They are super HOP scenes. which means they move from one type of HOP scene to another and are very interactive.
There are 2 types of silhouette HOP scenes - one in which the items are used in the HOP scene and the second, a variation of a jigsaw puzzle and HOP combined - locating and placing parts back into a scene
PUZZLES: Vary from easy to moderately difficult. However the puzzles sequences are slightly harder than we have seen in a game for some time. Some of us have asked for HARDER PUZZLES AND MORE PUZZLES - so I guess this is our game. There are variations of sliding tile puzzles (moving items to match up by color) , moving tiles (totem pole) maze puzzles, matching, connecting wires, finding similarities between two pictures, and putting flags into correct positions to open a cabinet. Many are electrical in nature.
THREE OF MY FAVORITE PUZZLES: A. Aligning metallic eagles to generate an electric charge by connecting their ends together; B. adjusting microchips so their nodes connect; C. using wires to connect numbers on 3 clock faces creating a pattern on each face to open the clock to get inventory items.
I recommend this game!
Surface: Alone in the Mist Collector's Edition
All the adults have vanished. Is this a child's dream, or nightmare?
Overall rating
5
/
5
119 of 185 found this review helpful
HAPPY SWEET 16! BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! ENJOY A "MEMORABLE PARTY" PLANNED FOR YOU BY A " BLACK- EYED CHILD"
PostedJune 4, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAfter playing some of this game, I am afraid to make a wish now. I hope (not wishing) that the Cavs win tonight's game! GO CAVS!!!
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
BASED ON THE FIRST HALF OF THE GAME - 3 CHAPTERS - THE ACTUAL GAME GETS BETTER
Happy Creepy 16th Birthday! Awakening out of a nightmare you will soon get your "dream come true" a birthday party with weird "black eyed child" - Allie Rice! This game is AN EXCELLENT CREEPSTER! I LOVE the chilling, spooky storyline. The graphics are very dark and gothic. Our black-eyed child, Allie is BEYOND CREEPY! The inventory is interactive and puzzle-like; he HOP scenes are frather well done; the puzzles are numerous and most are extremely easy - but there are a few which are moderately difficult. THE HOP SCENES AND PUZZLES GET BETTER AS YOU PLAY INTO THE ACTUAL GAME. What is the story behind creepy Allie? With her classmates terrified of her, her teacher missing, and all the adults missing as well - what birthday present awaits you from this black eyed Susan? AND WHAT IS THE FORCE THAT IS MOTIVATING ALLIE?
5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Customized Hints and Skips range from 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS: Very dark - gothic. Realistic and beautifully done as usual for this dev.
EXTRAS
A. Achievements? Not certain Difficult to perceive
B. Map is provided at beginning of the game
C. Collect 130 flowers WOW! That is quite a birthday bouquet!
D. The usual bonus game, wallpaper, music, screensaver as in all games
E. There is a Secret Room of collectibles
A. Achievements? Not certain Difficult to perceive
B. Map is provided at beginning of the game
C. Collect 130 flowers WOW! That is quite a birthday bouquet!
D. The usual bonus game, wallpaper, music, screensaver as in all games
E. There is a Secret Room of collectibles
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like Well done and creative
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE GAME:
HOP SCENES: THERE ARE NOT SUPER HOP SCENES IN THE DEMO BUT THERE ARE IN THE ACTUAL GAME. The HOP scenes include silhouette, storybook - finding items highlighted in large letters while telling a story, standard junk piles uncovering jigsaw pieces, place items back into a storybook, and a variation of a FROG - finding fragments of items to complete a list item
FAVORITE HOP SCENE: SUPER HOP SCENE in which you place silhouette items in slots which opens up a list of items to locate which gives you parts of a jigsaw puzzle for a crow opening up a box for a gift
PUZZLES: Most of the puzzles are EXTREMELY EASY. THERE ARE NO SUPER PUZZLES. However, in the demo, I found a couple of moderate difficulty. Most of the puzzles were variations of matching puzzles, placing items in correct locations, coloring in letters based on a diagram, finding differences between two almost identical scenes, and a variation of a jigsaw puzzle, sewing
FAVORITE PUZZLE: Letter path game. A variation of a maze puzzle. To access a computer you must enter the letters in a certain sequence which is not straightforward. A little tricky here!
LEAST FAVORITE PUZZLE: Catching fireflies to put into a jar! VERY HARD TO MANEUVER!
BTW - IS ALLIE RICE ANY RELATION TO ANNE RICE???
I recommend this game!
Contract with the Devil
Solve logic puzzles and search for important artifacts to challenge the evil force that occupies the mansion grounds.
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 46 found this review helpful
THE TEMPTATION WAS TOO MUCH - I JUST HAD TO PLAY THIS DEMO - THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
PostedJune 2, 2015
sunnyglow
fromFeeing in a devilish mood tonight - trying to fight the temptation to stop working and have some fun
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
We are off through the looking glass again in an original SE game by a new dev. It is another "mom-to-the-rescue" game. The game is old school with bright, colorful graphics, an unusual storyline, no voiceovers. However, we are entertained by some rather "unusual, strange" sounds in the game. I loved the "sounds" emanating from the leprechaun. There are only two levels of play. The HOP scenes I encountered were lists of items to locate. The puzzles I encountered were sliding rings and potions to create. It is not bad for an SE, however. Probably better than most original SE games we have. However, the devil is in the details for me. Personally, I found the game very difficult to maneuver.
After a very trying day with the devil myself, this game brought some much needed humor. Sorry - but I could not help laughing at the weird sounds in this game, especially that of the leprechaun. I won't purchase but it brought brief respite of fun from a mountain of devilish work.
I recommend this game!
Off The Record: Liberty Stone Collector's Edition
How much is the famous Liberty Stone worth? A life?
Overall rating
5
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5
133 of 189 found this review helpful
THIS PRICELESS JEWEL HAS "KIDNAPPED" MY INTEREST TO FINISH THIS GAME .
PostedMay 30, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThe monkey bartender in the awesome - cool beach hat made me thirsty for a Tropical Breeze banana smoothie. Also, I want that beach hat!
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
Genre: Suspenseful mystery game. Well crafted game.
As the journalist, Natalie Walker, you are off to a tropical island to cover a beauty contest which revolves around a real beauty, the priceless Liberty Stone. This intriguing game has a decent storyline, stellar graphics, the usual creative and innovative HOP scenes and puzzles. The puzzles vary in difficulty from extremely easy to moderately difficult. Some of these are "super HOP scenes" and "super puzzles," which are a series of mini HOP scenes and puzzles which open to others.
When the stone ends up missing along with a rival's daughter, you find yourself the prime suspect. You will have some sleuthing to deal with rival families who both want to claim the stone, intrigue, deceit along with an undercurrent of a modern day Romeo and Juliet story. This is an automatic purchase for me.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 secondsThere are error penalties for clicking on HOP scenes
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 secondsThere are error penalties for clicking on HOP scenes
GRAPHICS : Realistic, sharp imaging and nicely done. The scenes is modern day Florida coastal region
EXTRAS:
Map - You are handed the map at the beginning of the game
Strategy guide
Collect 43 sea horses
Collect 12 letters of the alphabet
12 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Tape Recorder to play tapes from people for evidence
Usual soundtrack, wallpaper, art , souvenir room, extra games
17 Achievements - including collecting a beach ball for your summer beach excursions LOL
Map - You are handed the map at the beginning of the game
Strategy guide
Collect 43 sea horses
Collect 12 letters of the alphabet
12 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Tape Recorder to play tapes from people for evidence
Usual soundtrack, wallpaper, art , souvenir room, extra games
17 Achievements - including collecting a beach ball for your summer beach excursions LOL
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE GAME
HOP SCENES: Creative and innovative requiring multiple steps. There is a variety of HOP scenes - list of items, matching, silhouette. From the demo, I encountered two which I LOVED:
A. MY FAVORITE HOP SCENE: SUPER HOP/PUZZLE SCENE: Begins with a Junk pile after locating all items - locate a number of pieces for box after which becomes a moving tile puzzle
B. SECOND FAVORITE: MAKE A DRINK FOR THE MONKEY! Silhouette items followed by creating a drink for a monkey in an rather awesome, cool hat! Got me into the summertime mood!
PUZZLES: Creative and innovative requiring multiple steps. Puzzles vary in difficulty. Some are moderate in difficulty and one I encountered was beyond easy. Puzzles include tracing a letter, drawing pictures of suspect, variation of roulette game, variation of pipe puzzle connecting lines so that the lines connecting match the number, sliding doll puzzle, choosing between three answers when asked a series of questions
A. FAVORITE PUZZLE: Mathematical puzzle - Variation of a roulette game
B. SECOND FAVORITE PUZZLE: Variation of pipe puzzle connecting lines so that the lines connecting match the number
INVENTORY - Interactive and puzzle-like as usual for this dev
I recommend this game!
Final Cut: Fame Fatale Collector's Edition
A reclusive star's darkest secrets are coming to light.
Overall rating
5
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5
60 of 118 found this review helpful
YOU MAY BE SEEING DOUBLE - THE TROUBLE IN THIS GAME - IS OUR FEMME FATALE PULLING A STUNT?
PostedMay 28, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThis game reminded me I need to see my optometrist for double vision
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
What is the mystery behind the reclusive Audrey Quinn, actor extraordinaire? We have a glistening five-star game from the vaults of the Master Gamers. This game has: superb graphics with a 1940/1950 flair, puzzle-like super HOP scenes offering various styles of interactive HOP scenes within one another; some creative super puzzles (puzzles within a larger puzzle scene), a creative interactive inventory set within a suspenseful story. Will Audrey Quinn win "fame fatale" this year beating out her rival Veronica Lane? And what is the mystery concerning her personal life that has the Tinseltown gossip mill churning its wheels? You will find yourself in double the trouble in this game. To me, a 5 star game; however, I did not like this game as well as the others in this series. It lacks a little of the special sparkle of the previous Final Cut games.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
Option to have penalties for misclicks
Option to have penalties for misclicks
EXTRA GOODIES:
Map - Get map as you play the game
14 Achievements
Collect 41 Wolf Studio logos
15 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Souvenirs - They are not listed in the extras section
Strategy guide
14 Achievements
Collect 41 Wolf Studio logos
15 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
Souvenirs - They are not listed in the extras section
Strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE SPECS ON THE GAME
STORY: You better look twice at everything in this game! You have been hired by good friend and rival Veronica Malone to keep an eye on her good friend, Audrey Quinn, actor extraordinaire. What is the mystery behind the reclusive Aubrey Quinn? Strange occurrences are happening to this reclusive actor. Who is the mysterious man who is arguing with Audrey and seemingly controlling her? Who is Stanley? As you investigate this case you uncover some bizarre and mysterious facts concerning Ms. Quinn. And will Aubrey unseat Veronica Lane as the newest "femme fatale?"
GRAPHICS : Realistic, sharp imaging and nicely done as usual for this dev. A film noir effect. Circa 1940-1950's Hollywood
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive
HOP SCENES: Super HOP scenes - a series of mini- HOP scenes - beginning with one type of HOP scene, changing to another - all of which are puzzle-like. You have the option to play a theme-based iMatch 3 game instead. These are the types featured in the demo:
A. List of items to locate - somewhat interactive opening up to a variation of a silhouette HOP scene
B. List of items to locate followed by cryptic clues to locate an inventory item
C. BEST HOP SCENE: SUPER HOP SCENE - Search for a specific amount of an item followed by receipt of an item to use within the HOP scene. So awesome. In one you locate frogs and cats followed by a little gardening - scooping up dirt to "uncover" and cutting out some parts to produce more lists of items to locate, finally arriving at the final inventory item.
D. Silhouette scenes followed by cryptic clues telling a story about Audrey Quinn
B. List of items to locate followed by cryptic clues to locate an inventory item
C. BEST HOP SCENE: SUPER HOP SCENE - Search for a specific amount of an item followed by receipt of an item to use within the HOP scene. So awesome. In one you locate frogs and cats followed by a little gardening - scooping up dirt to "uncover" and cutting out some parts to produce more lists of items to locate, finally arriving at the final inventory item.
D. Silhouette scenes followed by cryptic clues telling a story about Audrey Quinn
PUZZLES: To me, the worst part of the game. To me, some of the puzzles were way too easy. Not as creative as previous games. There were some of moderate difficulty. There is one nicely done super puzzle in the demo. These are the ones encountered in the demo:
A. Super puzzle - Moving tile puzzle to verify your pass - followed by matching puzzle
B. Move statues to correct location based on base shape Beyond easy
C. Variation the sleight of hand movement of chips for food placement based on a menu. Not my favorite puzzle
D. Placing flower pots into correct locations - beyond easy
D. Sliding tile puzzle to open a box. Again, beyond easy
E. BEST PUZZLE: PIpe puzle - reconnect pipes by moving tiles
F. SECOND BEST PUZZLE: Weights and balances puzzle - get weights to align along a single line
B. Move statues to correct location based on base shape Beyond easy
C. Variation the sleight of hand movement of chips for food placement based on a menu. Not my favorite puzzle
D. Placing flower pots into correct locations - beyond easy
D. Sliding tile puzzle to open a box. Again, beyond easy
E. BEST PUZZLE: PIpe puzle - reconnect pipes by moving tiles
F. SECOND BEST PUZZLE: Weights and balances puzzle - get weights to align along a single line
I recommend this game!