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- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:821
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 27, 2025
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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
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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
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
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
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
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!
Dark Dimensions: Homecoming Collector's Edition
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
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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!
Off The Record: The Art of Deception Collector's Edition
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
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
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!
Mystery of the Ancients: Deadly Cold Collector's Edition
Ice giants are attacking citizens as a deadly blizzard arrives.
Overall rating
4
/
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
/
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!
Shiver: The Lily's Requiem Collector's Edition
Can you uncover what’s causing the strange symptoms in Blackwill?
Overall rating
4
/
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
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5
Storyline
3
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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!
Sea of Lies: Burning Coast Collector's Edition
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
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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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!
Frankenstein: Master of Death
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
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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
Current Favorite:
Frankenstein: Master of Death
(51)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
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!
Mystery Tales: The Twilight World Collector's Edition
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
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5
Storyline
5
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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!