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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:818
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 24, 2025
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Fantasy Mosaics 7: Our Home
Join the penguin family on a new exciting mosaics journey!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 17 found this review helpful
A REAL "GEM" BY THE BEST DEV ON THE SITE - JUST WISH ALL THE OTHER DEVS COULD "MATCH" THEIR EFFORTS
PostedMarch 4, 2015
sunnyglow
fromPlaying this game to keep focused to finish a project
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
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I LOVE THESE GAMES and Matching Set Gems is the best dev on this site for O'ekaki (AKA Paint by Number, Pictographs, Nonograms etc). A BIG THANK YOU BF - I was out of these games which I play to help me concentrate and focus on my work. I will use a coupon on this game. This is ALWAYS a definite purchase for me.
You can choose between Casual and Advanced. The instructions are well done for new players. It has up to three screens to play for various colors. It also has autofill which places "X's" for free spaces once you have filled in a row or column. If it is similar to previous games, the grid will range from 10 x 10 up to 25 x 25.
I am in the middle of a project and NOT too happy with BF concerning Jessica's list. This is probably the shortest review I have given. Short, sweet and to the point. However, I would never pass up this type of game. These will not appeal to everyone.
EVERYONE SHOULD AT LEAST GIVE THEM A TRY!
I recommend this game!
The Big Secret of a Small Town
Find out what is hidden behind the mysterious disappearance of the Mayor.
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 32 found this review helpful
THE BIG SECRET IS OUT! THE SMALL TOWN MAYOR HAS DECREED - YOU WILL LOVE THIS FREE ENERGY GAME OR LEAVE
PostedMarch 2, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIn The Chem Lab Looking For Hidden Equipment To Make Acid
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
4
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5
Grumpy Cat Monday finds us with a quirky, awesome, adventure game. It has mind-bending puzzles, requiring logical and sequential thinking. It contains only one semi-HOP scene in the demo and this is science-based.. This game will DEFINITELY NOT appeal to most on this site - guaranteed. For me, this is like getting a left over dinner of escargot with a side order of spinach soufflé and rhubarb pie for dessert. Most would not like this dinner, but for me it would be yummy and that is how I feel about this game. I am in the minority - but I LOVE THIS GAME! This game will probably appeal to those who love games dealing with logic and sequential thinking.
MAJOR DISLIKE: The only think I did not like was the "miniscule" items to locate. Some of the items, to me, were very difficult to locate. SO ANNOYING NEW DEV! YOU ARE FORGIVEN THE FIRST TIME AND AFTER THAT - THE GRUMPSTER WILL APPEAR!
The mayor of an industrial town has been kidnapped. You are trying to find him and the villain who absconded with him. The town's energy supply is supplied by a perpetual energy generator which is a mechanical heart . Really? LOL Since energy is plentiful and cheap, the town is prosperous. In the past this town was been suspended in time by a meteorite. Perhaps this meteorite brought this abundance of "free energy." Does Nicolai Tesla and the Wardenclyffe Tower reverberate and echo in your mind? LOL
HOP SCENES: I found only one in the demo. You search a chemistry lab to locate equipment to extract acid. Yeah - equipment does tend to get put in the strangest places sometimes - and by some absent minded types! LOL
PUZZLES: They are a little mind blowing. I lost track of the puzzles as I played. However, this is a sampling of those I encountered.
A. Placing tiles in a circular ring into proper locations to open stairs
B. Rotating buttons in a circular motion into correct locations according to color
C. Collecting pieces to create items to be used in the game (Annoying - way too small to see)
D. Open a door by pressing appropriate symbols
E. Move columns to create a lion to enter a historical timepiece
F. Use flasks and a beaker to move liquids from one container to another to formulate a specific amount for two of the flasks.
A. Placing tiles in a circular ring into proper locations to open stairs
B. Rotating buttons in a circular motion into correct locations according to color
C. Collecting pieces to create items to be used in the game (Annoying - way too small to see)
D. Open a door by pressing appropriate symbols
E. Move columns to create a lion to enter a historical timepiece
F. Use flasks and a beaker to move liquids from one container to another to formulate a specific amount for two of the flasks.
I recommend this game!
Danse Macabre: Deadly Deception Collector's Edition
Was Marion Ashworth murdered? Uncover the victim's true identity!
Overall rating
5
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5
134 of 179 found this review helpful
BRAVO! BRAVO! DANCING THROUGH A SPIDER'S WEB OF MURDER AND DECEIT IN AN OUTSTANDING GAME
PostedFebruary 28, 2015
sunnyglow
fromDancing the tango through a spider's web trying to weave all the threads together to solve a murder mystery
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
(114)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
Another standing ovation for the master craftsmen of gaming. True genius at work! This game is a work of art with a fabulous storyline with CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE HOP scenes and puzzles. Combining two of my favorite activities - dancing and gaming, I am dancing in game heaven with this one! THIS GAME IS THE PIXIES AT THEIR BEST! The PixIES take you on a "danse macabre" into the world of murder, mystery and mayhem the late 1920's South, (New Orleans?) where a little "sugah" can lead a spider to spin a web of deceit and crime.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE DEMO:
It takes two to tango and you will do a double-take in this game, experiencing double the trouble in solving this murder mystery. Uncover many loose threads which must be woven together to solve this murder. You play Andrea White investigating the "death" of Marian Ashworth, a promising wealthy dance student Complications arise when you soon discover that a corpse which had been assumed to be Marion is actually someone else. Where is Marian Ashworth and who is the murdered girl? Another tale is weaved into this deadly web. A fellow student with some resemblance to Marian is also studying dance at this school. Since she is in desperate of funding - money or lack of it can lead her to engage in some rather shady behavior to reach her goals. Who is this poor student who has been borrowing money to foster her dance education? As you endeavor to solve this case, the answer to one question leads to more questions. Such a "mysterious" delight! I love this game!
LEVELS: Four - Gumshoe (sparkles) Detective (Sparkles) Inspector (No sparkles but penalties) Customized. Hint recharge from 10 to 120 seconds Skip recharge from 10 seconds to 400 seconds WOW! Error and sparkles can also be monitored by time as well.
GRAPHICS: Realistic and beautifully done as usual for this dev. Well-done with muted tones worthy of a work of art.
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive
HOP SCENE: They are varied and interactive. You may play a Match 3 game instead. All are theme related. Most items are easily located
In the demo I encountered:
A. Examination of a body looking for clues.
B. A Junk pile with a list of items. Some interactivity in this scene. Final item found is an inventory item
C. Silhouette style in a mini HOP scene with few items to locate
D. FOURTH HOP SCENE IS AWESOME AND INNOVATIVE! Look for a specific number of one item - to open up an inventory to be used in the HOP scene to release yet another list of items to locate. HOW INGENIOUS! DEVS - I REALLY ADMIRE YOUR CREATIVITY AND GENIUS AT GAME CONSTRUCTION!
In the demo I encountered:
A. Examination of a body looking for clues.
B. A Junk pile with a list of items. Some interactivity in this scene. Final item found is an inventory item
C. Silhouette style in a mini HOP scene with few items to locate
D. FOURTH HOP SCENE IS AWESOME AND INNOVATIVE! Look for a specific number of one item - to open up an inventory to be used in the HOP scene to release yet another list of items to locate. HOW INGENIOUS! DEVS - I REALLY ADMIRE YOUR CREATIVITY AND GENIUS AT GAME CONSTRUCTION!
PUZZLES: All well crafted and innovated. In the demo I encountered:
A. Opening a lock by matching items appearing on the pins of the lock
B. Variation of a sliding puzzle - Placing buttons to matching colors on a chair
C. Mosaic puzzle - moving tiles into correct locations. One tile influences other tiles and they must be moved into correct position on an abstract drawing.
A. Opening a lock by matching items appearing on the pins of the lock
B. Variation of a sliding puzzle - Placing buttons to matching colors on a chair
C. Mosaic puzzle - moving tiles into correct locations. One tile influences other tiles and they must be moved into correct position on an abstract drawing.
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Custom cursors
B. Map is provided at beginning of the game with areas requiring action highlighted
C. 10 Morphing objects There is a screen to indicate a scene with a morphing object and if it was discovered
D. 41 Collectibles - Masks
E. Case file to review all the facts in the case
F. Strategy Guide
G. Usual wallpapers, videos on creation of game, bonus games to play,
A. Custom cursors
B. Map is provided at beginning of the game with areas requiring action highlighted
C. 10 Morphing objects There is a screen to indicate a scene with a morphing object and if it was discovered
D. 41 Collectibles - Masks
E. Case file to review all the facts in the case
F. Strategy Guide
G. Usual wallpapers, videos on creation of game, bonus games to play,
EXTRA COMMENTS:
SO HAPPY! FOR ME THIS GAME IS A GIFT AT THE END OF A RATHER HECTIC WEEK! I AM IN AWE AT THE GENIUS AND INNOVATION IN GAME CREATION FROM THIS DEV. THIS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER WHO HAS CREATED AN EXCITING GAME WITHOUT "CUTESY HELPERS" OR GIMMICKS! And, I would also say this dev's games appeal to about everyone on this site.
Outstanding plot in this storyline. I cannot figure out the mystery behind this murder and I am fairly good at that. I am completely baffled! BTW - I love the addition of either a 1930 era Cadillac or Packard Phaeton ? (can't tell) at the Club de Celeste in this game- So awesome.
I RATE THIS 7 DANCERSOUT OF 5 DANCERS. IT TAKES 2 TO TANGO AND THE REMAINING 2 SHOULD HELP YOU EASILY DANCE THROUGH THIS CASE.
OTHER GAMES INTHE SERIES:
DANSE MACABRE: CRIMSON CABARET
DANSE MACABRE: LAST ADAGIO
DANSE MACABRE: LAST ADAGIO
I recommend this game!
Witches' Legacy: Slumbering Darkness Collector's Edition
The legacy of the witches continues when Lynn and her husband are lured into a trap by a mysterious sorcerer…
Overall rating
3
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5
78 of 114 found this review helpful
A Series That Never Ends -It Goes On And On My Friends - Same Old Battle Rehashed and Repackaged
PostedFebruary 26, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHiding out in a HOP scene to escape the demonic imp in this game - actually to escape playing this game.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
(114)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
The continuing saga of the "Battle of the Witches" returns in yet another "Mommy- to -the- rescue" game from the Fun Elephant. It is a game with mediocre graphics with puzzles and HOP scenes which lack innovation or creativity. Like fads or a television series, everything has a beginning, a middle and an END! Some of the devs keep trying to pump more life into these storylines, many of which, like this one, are on life support Now that Lynn has grown up, fought two witches and married her love, Edward, the devs are now dragging our poor heroine through yet another perilous journey in a rehash of the previous games adding yet another witch into the brew.
Also making an encore appearance is the CREEPY DEMONIC IMP (originally "borrowed" from another game series). HE CONTINUALLY WAVES AND GRUNTS THROUGHOUT THE GAME HE BOGS DOWN THE GAME AND HIS SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FIVE TIMES IN THE DEMO ALONE!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE DEMO:
Your precocious daughter Lynn has married the witch hunter Edward, finally convincing him that not all witches are vil. They are celebrating their first anniversary at the local fair. This time, an evil puppet master who looks suspiciously like Julian Sands from the 1989 cult classic, "The Warlock," (Digging into the moldy, oldies dev?) kidnaps your daughter and the quest begins for you to find both your daughter and son-in -law who is has been turned into a puppet. Is the puppet master behind this or is someone else lurking behind the scenes pulling his strings? Are Lynn's past nemeses really gone or just waiting in the wings for more "fun and games?"
LEVELS: Four - Casual, (Sparkles) Normal (Sparkles) Hard (No hints, skips or sparkles) All vary in amount of times for penalties on clicking in HOP scenes Customized. Hints range from 10 to 35 seconds. Skips range from 10 to 50 seconds
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like. To me the best part of the game.
PUZZLES: Not very many puzzles in this game and most I found easy and boring.
A. Find differences between two similar pictures
B. Rotate pieces to place them into correct slots matching shapes of the objects.
C. Remove all obstacles on a train track - BEST PUZZLE OF THE DEMO TO ME
D. Posing figures to match prompts
E. Storybook sequencing puzzles - choosing from series of items for the witch hunters to defeat the witch, Thetis.
B. Rotate pieces to place them into correct slots matching shapes of the objects.
C. Remove all obstacles on a train track - BEST PUZZLE OF THE DEMO TO ME
D. Posing figures to match prompts
E. Storybook sequencing puzzles - choosing from series of items for the witch hunters to defeat the witch, Thetis.
HOP SCENES: Not creative, innovative, nor puzzle-like. In many of the HOP scenes, the items were difficult to locate, at least for me. I lieu of the HOP scenes you can match cards in some scenes
A. Find masks to uncover lists of items to locate and receive items with which to further interact with the scene
B. Locate birds to complete a door puzzle
C. Find items by silhouette then a cryptic clue locates an inventory item
D. Find parts for a train
E. Search for list items. As you locate items, you open up hidden caches containing items to be used in creating a potion for levitation
F. Same scene used twice. Second time as a junk pile list of items. As you discover items, you uncover gears which are used in a distiller to create pollen
B. Locate birds to complete a door puzzle
C. Find items by silhouette then a cryptic clue locates an inventory item
D. Find parts for a train
E. Search for list items. As you locate items, you open up hidden caches containing items to be used in creating a potion for levitation
F. Same scene used twice. Second time as a junk pile list of items. As you discover items, you uncover gears which are used in a distiller to create pollen
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Collect 36 jigsaw pieces to construct 4 puzzles about characters in the game.
B. THE IMP RETURNS He actually freaks me out with those creepy eyes
C. 33 morphing objects
D. You receive the map as you play the game and why I have no idea you had to "locate" it. You did not have to solve a puzzle to get the map - it is just lying in front of you. Shows places to get collectibles and morphing objects as well.
E. 12 Achievements
F. The usual wallpaper, "muzac" (if you wish to listen to them) and art gallery
G. Strategy guide
A. Collect 36 jigsaw pieces to construct 4 puzzles about characters in the game.
B. THE IMP RETURNS He actually freaks me out with those creepy eyes
C. 33 morphing objects
D. You receive the map as you play the game and why I have no idea you had to "locate" it. You did not have to solve a puzzle to get the map - it is just lying in front of you. Shows places to get collectibles and morphing objects as well.
E. 12 Achievements
F. The usual wallpaper, "muzac" (if you wish to listen to them) and art gallery
G. Strategy guide
MY FAVORITE PART OF THE GAME. I loved changing the "smiles" on the masks to "frowns" at the beginning of the demo to reflect my opinion on this whole game. LOL - Oops - my smile returned - the "grumpy" masks made me laugh! LOL
I RATE THIS GAME 3 CREEPY IMPS OUT OF 5 CREEPY IMPS. HOPEFULLY ALL OF THEM WILL SOON BE RECLAIMED BY THE WITCH MORGANA ALONG WITH THIS GAME SERIES
OTHER GAMES IN THE SERIES:
Witches Legacy: Hunter And The Hunted
Witches Legacy: Lair of the Witch Queen
Witches Legacy: The Charleston Curse
Witches Legacy: The Ties That Bind
Witches Legacy: Lair of the Witch Queen
Witches Legacy: The Charleston Curse
Witches Legacy: The Ties That Bind
I recommend this game!
Magic Gate: Faces of Darkness
Venture into a magical world and experience the struggle of good versus evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 90 found this review helpful
Through The Looking Glass To A Whimsical World of Fairy Folk
PostedFebruary 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromWorking on a new forumla for fertilizer based on rose petals and butterfly wings LOL
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
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Enter a world of fantasy and cartoon-like characters with a "syrupy sweet" old school game from a new dev. You are the soon- to- be- wed husband of a young Hipster couple. While fixing up your new house, your fiancé is abducted by a mirror. What dark creature has captured your beloved and where has he taken her? Completing the task of fixing the mirror, you end up in an enchanted land. You must find your fiancé. For an SE, it is a decent game and worthy of a five star rating. However, it is old school, and did not capture my interest. I soon became bored playing this game and the "muzac" (I am not a fan of "Irish" fairy folk or music) almost put me to sleep. It is worth a coupon, however and it will appeal to some on this site.
LEVELS: 3 - Casual (Sparkles and penalties) Advanced (No sparkles - penalties) Hard (No hints or skips - penalties)
GRAPHICS: Cartoonish with garish red contrasted with bright emerald green. There is mouth movement for the characters.
PUZZLES: Since there is only a 30 minute demo, I did not encounter many. In the demo I encountered:
A. Move items aside to find an inventory item
B. Move a ship through obstacles which I found it hard to navigate - very slow and tedious. I spent way too much time with this puzzle. Very poorly constructed.
C. Play "chemist" and formulate a fertilizing potion with" rose petals and butterfly pollen" How sweet! Oh - the wondrous world of fantasy! LOL Yeah - right I so want to work at that plant.
A. Move items aside to find an inventory item
B. Move a ship through obstacles which I found it hard to navigate - very slow and tedious. I spent way too much time with this puzzle. Very poorly constructed.
C. Play "chemist" and formulate a fertilizing potion with" rose petals and butterfly pollen" How sweet! Oh - the wondrous world of fantasy! LOL Yeah - right I so want to work at that plant.
HOP SCENES: In the demo I encountered:
A. Locate a certain amount of an item
B. Junk piles and somewhat interactive
A. Locate a certain amount of an item
B. Junk piles and somewhat interactive
I RATE THIS GAME 4 RED BUTTERFLIES OUT OF 5 GREEN BUTTERFLIES. HOPE YOU AREN'T COLOR BLIND!
I recommend this game!
Fill and Cross Pirate Riddles 3
To sail or not to sail? What kind of question is that! While others mull it over, you can be the first to find the treasure!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 34 found this review helpful
Shiver Me Timbers ! A Treasure Trove of Sparkling Nonograms
PostedFebruary 23, 2015
sunnyglow
fromConnecting with my inner pirate and daydreaming of the Caribbean
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
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Sail Ho! I spy some pirate treasure - a nonogram treasure. What a nice surprise for a Grumpy Cat Monday! Ahoy mates! The Grumpster is all decked out today with an eyepatch and ready to weigh anchor and play this nonogram. My two favorite things are paired together - Pirates (I have always wanted to be a pirate) and O'Ekaki (AKA - pictograms, nonograms, paint by number - or add a name of your own).
As a cabin girl, I used to play these by hand in puzzle magazines. I LOVE these games. However, that being said, I have become spoiled and wish this dev would update their gaming technology. Another dev providing these games provides "auto fill" for the blank spaces in this puzzle. Also, the other dev provides finished pictures with multiple colors. Having to "click" in crossed swords in the empty spaces is rather time consuming. I will still purchase via a coupon, but would like to see this dev update this game.
I recommend this game!
Nightfall Mysteries: Haunted by the Past Collector's Edition
Track down the truth about your grandfather's death!
Overall rating
5
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5
167 of 224 found this review helpful
Investigating An "Old" Love Triangle From the Right Angle - An "Adult" Soap Opera Mystery Game
PostedFebruary 21, 2015
sunnyglow
fromCleaning my refrigerator, giving all my leftovers to the gluttonous, chubby-cheeked hamster from this game
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
Returning to the "soapy" scene of a 1959 scandal, comes an ADULT THEMED game from the VAST Gaming Empire. This is a "quirky" game which I LOVE and, like a spicy Spanish flavored "telenovela," I cannot wait to finish it ! From the HOP scene with the GLUTTONOUS CHUBBY-CHEEKED HAMSTER (so creative) to the mysterious adult soap opera theme of this game, it is well worth FIVE stars. It is NOT the BEST game in terms of innovation and creativity; however, it is a "fun" suspenseful game which has a well-written storyline. The HOP scenes are varied. The puzzles are well-done and vary in difficulty. This game also qualifies a quick review from the production staffs for segments on "Deadly Affairs" on ID television or on a "Maury" paternity test show. LOL
HERE ARE THE DETAILS BASED ON A CLIFFHANGER DEMO:
You, as Christine, along with your husband, Viggo, attend the funeral of your grandfather, Charles, who has died in a tragic fire. Before his death, your grandfather was stalked by a stranger possibly related to his past and he had written you a letter asking you to return to Haven Rock. What was troubling your grandfather? Investigating, you uncover some unsavory secrets concerning your grandfather's ex-wife, Birdie. "Loosely" speaking, Birdie betrayed your grandfather and became pregnant by another man. Gasp! Shock! A true 1959 scandal! Who was Birdie's lover? Now, your grandfather's stalker is menacing you and your husband. Who is out to kill you and your husband.? Adding to the mystery is a "package Birdie had delivered" to her brother Devon in secret . What is the mystery concerning that "package?"
EXTRA MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM TO "ADD" TO ALL THE ANGLES IN THIS GAME. How old was Birdie when she got pregnant in 1959? Probability would dictate before 35; therefore, I could say that Birdie was being "Young and Restless"; however, being married in 1941 (18 years) to Grandpa before she got pregnant, I guess she was older and just going through "the crisis" of "Days of Our "Mid" Life." Your guesstimate is as good as mine LOL
LEVELS: Easy, (Sparkles) Normal, Difficult, Custom Varying times for hints and skips, 30 to 95 seconds You also choose between 3 types of cursors. Rather neat
INVENTORY: It is neither interactive nor puzzle-like. It is lockable.
HOP SCENES: Varied and somewhat interactive. During the demo I encountered:
A. Same HOP scene used twice. First as search via Silhouette and the second as a junk pile list with no puzzle-like interactivity.
B. Searching for similar types of an item (handkerchiefs) to combine to create an inventory item
C. I LOVED THE THIRD HOP SCENE! Cryptic clues used to help locate an item to feed a GLUTTONOUS HAMSTER - YEAH! - SO COOL, ,ENTERTAINING AND THE BEST HOP SCENE EVER! LOL THANKS DEVS!
D. A second cryptic clue HOP scene
B. Searching for similar types of an item (handkerchiefs) to combine to create an inventory item
C. I LOVED THE THIRD HOP SCENE! Cryptic clues used to help locate an item to feed a GLUTTONOUS HAMSTER - YEAH! - SO COOL, ,ENTERTAINING AND THE BEST HOP SCENE EVER! LOL THANKS DEVS!
D. A second cryptic clue HOP scene
PUZZLES: Variations of previous puzzles we have seen before. They vary in difficulty from extremely easy to somewhat challenging. In the demo I encountered:
A. Variation of a tile puzzle - Place tiles in correct location to create three tubes to release gems
B. Creating recipes - rose tea
C. Variation of a "light puzzle" in which you either extinguish all lights or turn on all lights and by turning one on or off it affects other lights. In this case you keep need to extinguish yellow candles but keep purple candles lit.
D. Manipulate mannequins into correct positions to play instruments
E. Set a clock to specific times to learn more about the history of the Crenshaw estate using dates from the journal
F. Set fuses into correct slots to restore electricity
G .Matching sets of keys to get correct key
H. Set knobs into correct positions to open a box
B. Creating recipes - rose tea
C. Variation of a "light puzzle" in which you either extinguish all lights or turn on all lights and by turning one on or off it affects other lights. In this case you keep need to extinguish yellow candles but keep purple candles lit.
D. Manipulate mannequins into correct positions to play instruments
E. Set a clock to specific times to learn more about the history of the Crenshaw estate using dates from the journal
F. Set fuses into correct slots to restore electricity
G .Matching sets of keys to get correct key
H. Set knobs into correct positions to open a box
GRAPHICS: Somewhat well done. No mouth movements on the characters. The colors are vivid. The "muzac" is unobtrusive
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Strategy Guide
B. 10 Achievements
C. Collect 46 masks
D. Audiotapes to delve into the mysterious love triangle
E. Interactive map provided at the beginning
F. Extras - Art gallery, Music, Replay Puzzles and Hidden Objects
G. NO MORPHING OBJECTS
B. 10 Achievements
C. Collect 46 masks
D. Audiotapes to delve into the mysterious love triangle
E. Interactive map provided at the beginning
F. Extras - Art gallery, Music, Replay Puzzles and Hidden Objects
G. NO MORPHING OBJECTS
I RATE THIS GAME 6 CHUBBY CHEEKED HAMSTERS OUT OF 5 GLUTTONOUS HAMSTERS. THE EXTRA HAMSTER IS FOR ME TO KEEP AS A LIVING GARBAGE DISPOSAL. YEAH!
A BIG THANK YOU DEV FOR NOT ASKING US TO "NAME" THE HAMSTER NOR "CARRY" HIM AROUND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE GAME. HE IS THE BEST HELPER EVER - QUIETLY RUNNING IN CIRCLES ON A WHEEL TRYING TO HELP SOLVE THIS GAME AWAITING THE BIG PAYOUT FROM MY REFRIGERATOR
Other games in this series:
NIGHTFALL MYSTERIES: ASYLUM CONSPIRACY
NIGHTFALL MYSTERIES: BLACK HEART
NIGHTFALL MYSTERIES: CURSE OF THE OPERA
NIGHTFALL MYSTERIES: BLACK HEART
NIGHTFALL MYSTERIES: CURSE OF THE OPERA
I recommend this game!
Dark Tales™: Edgar Allan Poe's The Mystery of Marie Roget Collector's Edition
A newlywed is threatened, and supernatural forces are afoot!
Overall rating
5
/
5
124 of 156 found this review helpful
Return to Paris To Solve A "Mystery Within a Mystery" In a "Phantasmatic" Cliffhanger
PostedFebruary 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIn a dark room, avoiding ghosties and my cat, hot cocoa in hand, trying to tie all the pieces together and find out "whodunit."
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
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5
Storyline
5
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5
A "must have" five-star whodunit from the GamERS for all mystery enthusiasts . Detective Dupin, is back in a spellbinding ghost story - a mystery within a mystery. The storyline keeps the gamer guessing. It is more puzzle oriented with only three HOP scenes in the demo. There are nine puzzles - one of which allowed you to choose between Hard and Casual modes. The graphics are beautifully done with muted colors and life-like characters. There are four levels of play, morphing objects to fill an aquarium, achievements and the use of a magic mirror to add a nice extra touch. To me, this is the BEST one of the series so far and will purchase immediately! I want to know what happened and not going to wait for a sale!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS BASED ON A CLIFFHANGER DEMO: BE WARNED - YOU WILL WANT TO PURCHASE THIS GAME AFTER PLAYING THE DEMO:
You play the assistant to the ever handsome, Detective Dupin. Dupin has been contacted by his college friend, Jacque who is now married to Marie Rogêt, the daughter of the owner of a famous bakery. She has been acting strangely and the house itself seems possessed by some unearthly presence demonstrated by apparitions and unearthly sounds. Something or someone seems to be upsetting Marie; however, she is not divulging the cause of her angst. She may be in danger, being stalked by a dark sinister character. You must collect all the loose ends and tie them together before you can solve this case. Tied to this mystery is the theater manager, Leblanc, and the death of his ballerina girlfriend, Lola Saunie, surprisingly a virtual "lookalike" of Marie. What happened to this dancer and how does this all relate to Jacque's wife, Marie? Marie's inheritance is at stake and blackmail also adds to the intrigue of this case. Why is the ghost of Lola Saunie haunting her Marie? Who is stalking Marie? This case will leave you "hanging" at the end of a suspenseful cliff at the end of the demo.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE DEMO:
LEVELS: Casual (Sparkles) Advanced, Hard, Customized Each vary with amount of time for penalties,
hints and skips. Skips and hints are timed from 5 seconds to 200 seconds.
hints and skips. Skips and hints are timed from 5 seconds to 200 seconds.
GRAPHICS: Beautiful as usual for this dev, including mouth movement for the characters. Muted pastels and so well-done. Almost like a work of art.
INVENTORY: It is NOT interactive NOR puzzle-like. However, is locking and I believe if it were puzzle-like it would be overkill as this game has so many puzzles.
HOP SCENES: Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like. In the demo I encountered:
A & B. A list of items in a closet. Same closet is used again for a second HOP scene.
C. HOP scene is a carousel with well hidden images. Nicely done devs
A & B. A list of items in a closet. Same closet is used again for a second HOP scene.
C. HOP scene is a carousel with well hidden images. Nicely done devs
PUZZLES: They are varied with differing levels of difficulty. There is a choice between CASUAL and HARD for some puzzles. In the demo, I encountered:
A. Pushing 4 symbols in correct sequence on a clock
B. Matching cultural books with appropriate symbols for those cultures
C. Opening a lock by pressing 4 symbols in correct sequence
D. Choice in difficulty in creating a picture in a variation of as tile placement puzzle for a box.
E. Variation of a gear puzzle and movement of a ball along rotating slides to open a lock
F. Variation of mah-jong using barrels
G. Variation of a maze puzzle involving a ball to move keys to exit point
H. Opening up a safe with the help of the magic mirror for a combination
I. Variation of jigsaw puzzle with a poster
B. Matching cultural books with appropriate symbols for those cultures
C. Opening a lock by pressing 4 symbols in correct sequence
D. Choice in difficulty in creating a picture in a variation of as tile placement puzzle for a box.
E. Variation of a gear puzzle and movement of a ball along rotating slides to open a lock
F. Variation of mah-jong using barrels
G. Variation of a maze puzzle involving a ball to move keys to exit point
H. Opening up a safe with the help of the magic mirror for a combination
I. Variation of jigsaw puzzle with a poster
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Interactive map is provided at the beginning of the game
B. Your very own detective badge and you didn't even have to purchase any cereal
C. 15 Morphing objects to end up in your aquarium (What I counted)
D. 12 Achievements plus an additional achievement if you collect all to gain access to an additional mini-game
E. Magic mirror to answer questions about items in your inventory
F. Strategy Guide
B. Your very own detective badge and you didn't even have to purchase any cereal
C. 15 Morphing objects to end up in your aquarium (What I counted)
D. 12 Achievements plus an additional achievement if you collect all to gain access to an additional mini-game
E. Magic mirror to answer questions about items in your inventory
F. Strategy Guide
I RATE THIS GAME 6 MAGIC MIRRORS OUT OF 5 MAGIC MIRRORS. HOPEFULLY THE EXTRA MIRROR WILL HELP YOU SOLVE THIS SOMEWHAT COMPLEX MYSTERY.
OTHER GAMES IN THE SERIES: Some have asked to list the other games listed from the series: They are listed below:
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE BLACK CAT
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE GOLD BUG
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE PREMATURE BURIAL
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE GOLD BUG
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
DARK TALES: EDGAR ALLAN POE'S: THE PREMATURE BURIAL
I recommend this game!
Venture beyond time and space in this classic adventure game that will take you out of this world!
Overall rating
4
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5
18 of 40 found this review helpful
Stranded In the Land of No Time To Play Outdated Games
PostedFebruary 16, 2015
sunnyglow
fromUsing mental telepathy to hopefully make a meaningful connection with the "Hyperboreans" After all - "Aliens are people???? (are they?) too."
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
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
For Grumpy Cat Monday we have a bright and colorful leftover dinner SE. We have a game reminiscent of those early games we played as children (Remember "Reader Rabbit?") It is cartoon-like, awkward to maneuver, and it is a quasi adventure game. This is a bare bones game. There is no interactive map making it annoying in collecting supplies and moving from location-to-location in the game. There are HOP-inventory lists but they are listed in a journal. You must collect an overwhelming amount items to add to your inventory. I did not discover many puzzles and the collection of inventory items became very tedious.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE DEMO:
You are Olivia off to see Uncle Peter, a spaced out historian with some out-of-this world ideas concerning the history of Planet Earth. There you meet the stereotypical Hispanic maid, Isabella speaking with a ton of grammatical mistakes. Uncle Peter is trying to validate an earthshaking theory which would alter our views of history as we know it. Seemingly, our history is intertwined with a group of aliens - "Hyperboreans" . At your uncle's residence, you meet, Nick, "an internationally famous writer of best sellers" (LOL) which could be (pant, pant) the perfect "man" for you - at least your uncle hopes so. After all, you are both redheads. How amazing! After recreating a map which is over 600 years old and shows secret chambers under a local ancient church, you are off to help your uncle prove his theory of life on this planet.
GRAPHICS: Cartoon-like with no sound. You must read the script of the dialogue. Cartoon-like with plenty of orange and red. I guess BF's favorite color is now "reddish orange" since every other game blares with shades of red from the scenery to the hair color of the characters. Red and orange must now be the new "pink and purple" for BF.
INVENTORY: Hey - it is an SE - You really think you are going to have interactive inventory? Seriously? NO. You must also hold the mouse down to use the inventory.
HOP SCENES: There are lists of items to locate - they are in Olivia's journal.
PUZZLES:
A. Put pieces of a map together
B. Maze puzzle - opening a lock
I did was not able to locate any other puzzles in this game in the amount of time I played.
A. Put pieces of a map together
B. Maze puzzle - opening a lock
I did was not able to locate any other puzzles in this game in the amount of time I played.
EXTRA GOODIES: Hey - this is an SE with NO VOICE OVERS. Are you really expecting any "dessert" with Monday's leftover dinner? Okay - in other words, no interactive map, no collectibles, no morphing objects, no voice.
COMMENTS: This game will appeal to those who like "old school" games. It is actually NOT A BAD GAME! Actually I really would like to make contact with the "Hyperboreans." LOL I have been spoiled by newer game technology. However, it is still a decent game for those whole love looking for hidden objects.
I recommend this game!
Dangerous Games: Illusionist Collector's Edition
You've been asked to cover a highly anticipated competition in New York City when something goes terribly wrong. Can you escape the world of illusions?
Overall rating
5
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5
135 of 171 found this review helpful
Abracadabra! The Blamster Pulls An Award Winning Magical Game Out Of Its Hat
PostedFebruary 14, 2015
sunnyglow
fromEnjoying a magical Valentine's Day and hoping to never stay at the Taylor Hotel
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
Dangerous Games: Illusionist Collector's Edition
(57)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
A standing ovation and bouquets of Valentine roses for this game! Having "stars in my eyes," I would give it more than five stars if possible. This game has "magic" - a great storyline with mystery and suspense, beautifully colored graphics set in New York in the 1930's with a gentle splash of Art Deco, unique, puzzle-like HOP scenes and inventory, intriguing puzzles, and fairly decent "muzac." I had wished the demo was longer as I wanted to continue playing. This will be an automatic purchase to celebrate "'4 February mini holidays (Valentine's Day, President's Day, Mardi Gras and BD)."
HERE ARE THE DETAILS BASED ON A VERY, VERY SHORT DEMO
"The Phantom of the Illusionists" is stalking the Taylor Hotel. Who is the mysterious red masked man , winner of the first competition of illusionists? Is he a spirit or a real life person? An illusion within an illusion. How neat is that? You are an investigative journalist trying to make the big scoop on the second Illusionist competition. You have personally been asked to cover the story by the renowned hotel magnate, Samuel Taylor himself. He has also granted you an exclusive interview. Twenty years earlier the hotel had been destroyed by a fire but has been fully refurbished. Now, the first winner of the competition who died in the fire arises from the grave out for revenge against the critics who questioned the authenticity of his illusions. Like the song, "Hotel California," you find yourself "locked into" a hotel case which will need to be solved if you are ever to "get out" and leave it behind.
LEVELS: 4 - Casual (Easy with sparkles) Advanced (No sparkles - time penalties) Hard Core (No hints or skips) Customized
GRAPHICS: So realistic and well-done. An actual feel for the 1930's. Beautiful costumes set in muted colors. I so want that white satin dress appearing in the first screen shot. It would look so awesome with my "silver" birthday (25 years) slippers! LOL
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive. Very well done.
HOP SCENES: In the "short" demo I encountered the following:
A. ¡Abracadabra !- Your magic wand creates your HOP scene. It is puzzle-like and so creative. Search for gems which require you to solve "mini puzzles." This HOP scene is so well-done. I love the HOP scenes in this game.
B. Silhouette in some of the HOP scenes
C. FROG-like scenes - Searching for specific parts of items to create an inventory item 2 instances in the demo
D. Interactive story book in which you must replace items into the storybook scenes.
A. ¡Abracadabra !- Your magic wand creates your HOP scene. It is puzzle-like and so creative. Search for gems which require you to solve "mini puzzles." This HOP scene is so well-done. I love the HOP scenes in this game.
B. Silhouette in some of the HOP scenes
C. FROG-like scenes - Searching for specific parts of items to create an inventory item 2 instances in the demo
D. Interactive story book in which you must replace items into the storybook scenes.
PUZZLES: Very well done and the varying degrees of difficulty should appeal to everyone.. In the demo I encountered the following:
A. Give the driver the exact amount of fare from a series of bills
B. Card game matching suits
C. Recreation of symbols by combining various shapes
D. Clock puzzle illustrating the life cycle of a bird
A. Give the driver the exact amount of fare from a series of bills
B. Card game matching suits
C. Recreation of symbols by combining various shapes
D. Clock puzzle illustrating the life cycle of a bird
EXTRA GOODIES: Map is provided at the beginning of the game
16??? Achievements (what I counted) It was hard to tell in the backstage room
Strategy guide
Collect 20 cards related to magic tricks
The usual "extras" - music, wallpapers, videos :; however, you also collect magic tricks as well - kinda cool
16??? Achievements (what I counted) It was hard to tell in the backstage room
Strategy guide
Collect 20 cards related to magic tricks
The usual "extras" - music, wallpapers, videos :; however, you also collect magic tricks as well - kinda cool
I RATE THIS GAME 6 VALENTINES OUT OF 5 VALENTINES. THE EXTRA VALENTINE IS FOR YOU WISHING YOU A HEARTFELT AND A MAGICAL DAY WITH YOUR LOVED ONE(S)!
I recommend this game!