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- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:1,831
- Reviews Submitted:76
- First Review:February 20, 2012
- Most Recent Review:October 15, 2014
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Something wicked has taken over Fate’s Carnival!
Overall rating
2
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5
62 of 83 found this review helpful
What happened to MCF???
PostedNovember 30, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I may be the odd one out here but I cannot see why this game is getting 5 stars? I did not like it. Yes there are the morphing cards, bobbleheads and the chain reaction puzzles we all identify with MCF games. The game style reminds me of Mystery Trackers or Phantom of the Opera. I would prefer playing the original Madame Fate and Ravenhearst to this one.
Did the MCF team run out of ideas or lost their confidence after the Shadow Lake fiasco that they needed help from the Elephant team? I admit this is wee better than Shadow Lake; but this game is definitely an Elephant game style using Madame Fate, Ravenhearst characters and chain reaction puzzles we all love from MCF.
Sorry MCF you failed to redeem yourselves after the Shadow Lake - what a disappointing game! Try the game before you buy. It's a long game so maybe get the SE.
I recommend this game!
Defeat a great evil threatening the Vikings and help the king restore his domain to its former glory.
Overall rating
2
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5
21 of 24 found this review helpful
my heart leapt...then sank all the way down
PostedNovember 16, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Is it just me? I can not understand why this game is getting top reveiws? I enjoyed the first one so much I have played it four times.
What a disappointment this sequel is....at level 5 i was thinking surely it will get better but it never did - and my heart sank. I am truly disappointed.
There is nothing new in the game. They only added some characters - the giants, the lizard men, and included berries and fish as food. Eveything else was exactly the same - the game play, the music, sound effects, even the wee notes about the vikings were all the same as the first one. Did anyone notice the "new" things added seems copied from other TM games like the fishing, picking berries, giants?
What a shame the devs got lazy with this sequel. Pretty much like playing the first one all over again with a few bits and pieces thrown in- and they decided to call it part 2. All i ask is WHY??? You guys had a great game going.
if you haven't played the first one give it a go. It's still a nice game. if you have the first one, don't bother.
I recommend this game!
Defeat the giant to save the world from destruction!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
For the younger crowd
PostedOctober 30, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Grimm brothers need your help to find the beans and stop the giant.
Find fragmented pieces to dispel spells. I particularly do not enjoy FROGs so this spoils it for me from the word go.
There is a jump map, great VOs. Being a CE you collect 40 eggs. Interactive HOS and the items are big. The puzzles are very easy. It is not dark or gloomy. Lovely colorful graphics. If you enjoy fairy tales you might enjoy this one. I
think this one suits beginners and the younger fishies.
think this one suits beginners and the younger fishies.
The game has 7 chapters. In 45mins I was halfway thru the game at Chapter 3. I finished at page 37 of 61 pages. This might be a short game. For that reason I might wait for DD or when the game is on special.
Give it a go you might enjoy it.
I recommend this game!
Discover the origins of an intrepid foundling and thwart the Sea Lord's destructive plans in this enchanting Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Suits beginners
PostedOctober 30, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
One HOS after another. You stay in one scene three times. First to find silhouette items. Second to find x amount of items (ie. 10 fishes) and lastly to find fragments of an item which you will use to move on to the next scene. In all the scenes you need to look for jewels which form part of the amulet which serves as your hint as well. For staying in one scene three times I give it 2.5stars rather than 3.
There is a penalty for misclicks where the screen turns dim for a few seconds.
The game suits beginners in HOS and FROGs. For advanced players this might seem boring.
If you are new to HO give it a go. For experience players there are better games to enjoy.
If you are new to HO give it a go. For experience players there are better games to enjoy.
I don't recommend this game.
Explore a world of magic to stop an ancient evil!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Better than Omens of Summer
PostedOctober 30, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Another great one from this series.
Being a CE you get to collect 60 dragons and of course the achievements. Other achievements will make you laugh - ie for being a "meanie" on the goat.
I find the puzzles quite easy. HOS are interactive and the Shade appears on the screen for misclicks. I intentionally kept clicking for the Shade to appear =)
Awesome graphics to enjoy. It was nice to see a glass squirrel - amazing job on that one. The VOs are superbly done. The devs once again pushed themselves and gives us another lovely game.
We get a jump map and great hints in the form of a cloud cat.
For me this is way better than the second one "Omens of Summer". The first one "Spring of Shadows" is the best one.
Give this a go....am pretty sure you will not regret it.
I recommend this game!
Help Mr. Jones make millions of dollars in the cemetery business, and retire to paradise with the love of his life!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great and funny TM
PostedOctober 26, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is one fun game. You need to bury the dead, place tombstones, flowers, etc. You then wait for the funeral to finish and collect your money. It may sound morbid but It's not a scary game at all. They are funny cartoon characters. Even the ghost chasing Mr Jones at night will make you smile. The only thing I did not like was the girlfriend Mimi who keeps asking poor Mr Jones for money.
If you are looking for a TM game with a difference try this one. It gets harder as customers want to add more in their lots - benches, fountains, etc. You need to think about the customer you will accept or decline so you do not lose money. Give it a go and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Use your eyes and reflexes to capture photos of strange subjects and sell them to humorous tabloid newspapers for valuable cash.
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
What a game....what a shame!
PostedOctober 26, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
A fun HO with a twist. You as a paparazzi follow celebrities and take pictures. You are given three tasks per celebrity. The first one is finding items on a list. Each time you find an item you take a snapshot - think that was a cool concept. Next task is spot the difference and next task is to take six papparazzi shots of the celebrities on the go. The better the photo the higher you are paid.
What a great funny game this is. Heaps of fun and great potential....BUT what a shame -some items are too difficult or impossible to find. Be warned you get charged $10 for clicking on the wrong item. And each time you use a hint it gets more expensive. A hint can cost anywhere from $300 to 800. No money, no hint. And you will use that hint button
a lot or get stuck in the level.
a lot or get stuck in the level.
If the devs can improve on this game then they have a winner. Look forward to an improved paparazzi 2.
Give this one a go - pretty sure you will find yourself smiling as you play. If you got perfect eyesight I recommend you buy.
I recommend this game!
Join The Clumsys family vacation using Grandpa`s time machine. Detect items that are out of place in this historical Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
3
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5
17 of 17 found this review helpful
Heaps to do in different time zones
PostedOctober 26, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a different kind of HO and Adventure game. You move from different time zones and have numerous tasks to complete in each time zone. If you enjoy one HO scene after another you might enjoy this one. Be warned you need to go back over and over to the same location for different tasks :
The first task is to look for look for objects that do not belong in that time zone (i.e. Electric guitar during the Trojan horse era) The number of items you need to find are given in the top left hand corner.
Second visit: you need to find HO and put back the items where it used to be during your first visit. A good memory would serve you well here.
Third visit: another task is looking for set number of items (ie. four wheels) Then and only then do you move to a different location. If you do not like going to repetitive locations this might get boring.
The first task is to look for look for objects that do not belong in that time zone (i.e. Electric guitar during the Trojan horse era) The number of items you need to find are given in the top left hand corner.
Second visit: you need to find HO and put back the items where it used to be during your first visit. A good memory would serve you well here.
Third visit: another task is looking for set number of items (ie. four wheels) Then and only then do you move to a different location. If you do not like going to repetitive locations this might get boring.
You also look for parts of the time machine that you need to reassemble. Also need to look for the missing kids lost in different time zones.
Heaps to do in one time zone and there are lots of time zones. So this could be one long game. I do not like going back to the same location several times so this is a no buy for me.
Another negative factor is that some items are too small and difficult to find. I played 30 minutes but that was all my poor eyes could stand. I kept squinting and for that reason the game got tedious.
Heaps to do and explore and lots of HOS. If you enjoy a challenge give this a go.
I recommend this game!
Create a little slice of Heaven in the underworld!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Could have been more fun if....
PostedOctober 18, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
It looks so much fun and I like the cartoon zombies. Like other TM games you need to gather food, wood, etc and there some treasures scattered around too.
I do not like dragging characters and moving them around and scrolling up and down to place them. That factor alone spoils it for me & makes this game a tedious one.
IMO it could have been more fun if it was just clicking away on the tasks and the zombies can go to and fro. Oh I wish the devs could make similar one but not as a sim type game but pretty much like the Royal Envoy, Northern Tale or Gnome Adventures games. As mentioned earlier looks fun but not something I would buy. Give it a go you might enjoy this.
I recommend this game!
Numba Deluxe
One of the more impressive puzzlers available!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Play the Puzzle Mode - give this a go!
PostedOctober 18, 2013
panjee
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Three modes: classic, timeless and puzzle. Try the puzzle mode FIRST & you might actually like this game. There are 84 levels in puzzle mode and it gets harder as you go. I would have given this 5 stars if the game was all in puzzle mode. Give this one a go!
One hour demo I tried all modes and stayed with puzzle mode for over 50mins. I reached level 34 so heaps more to complete.
The classic and timeless modes are really boring M3s - where you match numbers by sequence (1,2,3,4,etc) or odds and evens, or simply one number by 3s or more.
I might actually buy the game if only for the puzzle mode. It really makes you think of the next move or you fail the level. there are tiles with fire, ice, ones that turn to ash. A different M3 ....more brain teasers like this please.
I recommend this game!