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- Average Rating:2.3
- Helpful Votes:2,261
- Reviews Submitted:166
- First Review:December 30, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 13, 2025
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Your ship has come in!
Overall rating
5
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5
36 of 82 found this review helpful
This is how it should be done!
PostedApril 28, 2023
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 have criticized some of the other games/devs that try to slap together a few scenes involving travel or animals or whatever ---- and now I feel completely justified in doing so.
Because Casual Arts (of the fantastic "Alice" games) has shown all the wannabes and copycats how a modern, completely up to date, and carefully thought out HOG should be done.
The visuals are stunning ---- clear and crisp.
The objects to be found are never too small ---- these devs realize it's a game, not an eye exam
There is a ton of interesting things to do.
Even the mini games are modern and have an updated feel.
And there is lots of CE content that is way more than just adding a few scenes like they were an afterthought as other devs have done.
The objects to be found are never too small ---- these devs realize it's a game, not an eye exam
There is a ton of interesting things to do.
Even the mini games are modern and have an updated feel.
And there is lots of CE content that is way more than just adding a few scenes like they were an afterthought as other devs have done.
Highest praise for the care, attention, and effort that Casual Arts has put into this one ---- the best of the new wave HOGs I have seen.
Very highest recommendation!
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
1
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5
20 of 35 found this review helpful
Ho-hum, where did these devs go?
PostedApril 25, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I'm sorry, but these "Tiny Little Lion" games from Boomzap are just not impressing me a single bit. I remember a long time ago when Boomzap declared they were going to make smaller, more simplistic games of high quality ---- all primarily due financial considerations.
That was about 2 dozen games ago. So I hope they have done well enough to get back to the astonishingly gorgeous and interesting games they used to make and that they are so creatively capable of.
That was about 2 dozen games ago. So I hope they have done well enough to get back to the astonishingly gorgeous and interesting games they used to make and that they are so creatively capable of.
Games like this ---- as I have said ---- are just throwbacks to an era of gaming I personally left behind years ago. Match? Swap the puzzle pieces? Spot the difference? Really? I'm sorry, but those game elements are absolutely antiquated and boring. The BF catalog has hundreds of those old clunkers still available or you can go to some sites and get them for nothing.
So it really bothers me when I see games like this asking for CE money. Or, really, SE money.
There is just nothing to this one ---- no story, scenes of absolutely zero interest, and mediocre visuals add up to a game I would give zero stars if I could.
So it really bothers me when I see games like this asking for CE money. Or, really, SE money.
There is just nothing to this one ---- no story, scenes of absolutely zero interest, and mediocre visuals add up to a game I would give zero stars if I could.
However, remember that BF offers a free trial on every game ---- so take advantage and try the game for yourself.
Respectfully, I know the Boomzap people are capable of great and memorable games ---- but this one hit bottom with a "Boom", and gets uninstalled by me ("Zap").
I don't recommend this game.
Rescue, rebuild, and restore a world in peril!
Overall rating
4
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5
43 of 52 found this review helpful
Fun for me ----
PostedApril 22, 2023
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
---- but I am not really very good at these sort of games. There are other players that are far better at them, and have way more experience. But for my limited skill, I get a kick out of the tasks that are there right in front of me and need to be handled by using the brain.
The visuals are nice4, and I have the others in this series and like them all. Time management is new and different for me, and Big Fish has a lot of them to choose from ---- and this, though typical, is fun.
(Besides, I am really getting tired of old fashioned HOGs involving animals and travel and presenting themselves in CE packages.) So I would much rather play these games ---- more challenge and different.
I recommend this game!
Find tons of super cute furbabies in this furry and fun hidden-object game!
Overall rating
2
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5
62 of 108 found this review helpful
Enough, already!
PostedApril 20, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
OK, this dev started this series with "I Love Finding Cats", then Pups, then more cats and more pups, then birds, then critters, and now ----- Furbabies!
What in the beginning was sort of cute, a bit different, and vaguely interesting has now become extremely redundant, mentally tiresome, and completely boring.
I will admit that the game has some very lovely scenes, and the "furbabies" are sort of cute ---- but who cares? Truth be told, I have my own "furbabies" that are much cuter than anything in this game. (AND, by the way, doesn't the term "furbabies" refer to people's pets in general ---- not baby animals as these devs seem to think? I know that a couple of my pets are 13 and 15, and they are indeed my "furbabies") It just sort of shows that these devs are simply repeating what they already did (particularly with "critters") and are simply after our money, imo.
I will admit that the game has some very lovely scenes, and the "furbabies" are sort of cute ---- but who cares? Truth be told, I have my own "furbabies" that are much cuter than anything in this game. (AND, by the way, doesn't the term "furbabies" refer to people's pets in general ---- not baby animals as these devs seem to think? I know that a couple of my pets are 13 and 15, and they are indeed my "furbabies") It just sort of shows that these devs are simply repeating what they already did (particularly with "critters") and are simply after our money, imo.
And the locations are just weird ---- many places I never heard of, and care nothing about.
And as the game progresses the HOS become more diffifcult because the scenes become more cluttered, and theobjects to find are smaller and blurrier.
By the way, I don't think that adding a few levels, some wallpapers, music, and a "developer's furbabies" with descriptions of sald animals (which I thought was a load of hooey ---- those devs have a ton of animals LOL) constitute a CE price. In fact, this game seems like a big money grab to me. The series is way past having any interest for me at all.
But, because BF offers free trials, you should do exactly that ---- try it and see if searching for more animals appeals to you. For me ---- I've already uninstalled it, and in another hour or so, I will have forgotten all about it.
I don't recommend this game.
Complete your crime-solving masterpiece!
Overall rating
3
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5
60 of 112 found this review helpful
Throwback game
PostedApril 15, 2023
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
1
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5
Many years ago there was a series of games that were made by a developer calling their games Hdo Adventure.
These games were all received by huge criticism and were reviewed very poorly, but some players (like me) thought they were so bad that they became curiosities and had a strange attraction about them.
This game and its predecessor are like that. Poorly designed with abundant flaws and a completely nonsensical story noteworthy only for its boredom, it just seems so bad that it makes it an oddity of sorts that might be worth a look as a diversion, or to remind ourselves how really outstanding most other HOPAs really are.
These games were all received by huge criticism and were reviewed very poorly, but some players (like me) thought they were so bad that they became curiosities and had a strange attraction about them.
This game and its predecessor are like that. Poorly designed with abundant flaws and a completely nonsensical story noteworthy only for its boredom, it just seems so bad that it makes it an oddity of sorts that might be worth a look as a diversion, or to remind ourselves how really outstanding most other HOPAs really are.
So as they say ---- "now for something completely different" ---- I guess it might be worth a look.
But only for the free trial. I would never pay money for a game this poor, and I am absolutely over the top astonished that they have the unmitigated gall to call this CE and ask double money for it. Just no, absolutely not. There are far too many way superior games out there.
But only for the free trial. I would never pay money for a game this poor, and I am absolutely over the top astonished that they have the unmitigated gall to call this CE and ask double money for it. Just no, absolutely not. There are far too many way superior games out there.
So I recommend taking a look at this game for the sake of curiosity ---- nothing more ---- and if you actually buy it I have lots on the moon for sale!
I don't recommend this game.
Soak up the sun and have some fun!
Overall rating
2
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5
93 of 110 found this review helpful
Tiny, indistinguishable objects ruin this one for me
PostedApril 8, 2023
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
And I wanted so much to like this game!
But I was astonished that a good 75% of the things to find were so small that they did not fit in with the otherwise beautiful scenery. And when that happens the game becomes a chore just to get to the next scene and the "fun factor" slips to zero. I found myself constantly clicking for hints Sorry, devs, but there are some of us out here "of a certain age" whose eyesight is not what it once was and you should keep that in mind, imo.
But I was astonished that a good 75% of the things to find were so small that they did not fit in with the otherwise beautiful scenery. And when that happens the game becomes a chore just to get to the next scene and the "fun factor" slips to zero. I found myself constantly clicking for hints Sorry, devs, but there are some of us out here "of a certain age" whose eyesight is not what it once was and you should keep that in mind, imo.
There are tons of scenes to go through (although I will never understand why developers of these travel games think we need to play a hotel room scene) that showcase Florida with lovely scenes hiding the ultra small sometimes barely visible objects which is a plus.
So, unfortunately, I was very disappointed with this game ---- I don't mind at all hunting for cleverly hidden objects ---- but just making them very small or barely visible does not qualify as clever ---- sorry.
However, the game just might be exactly what you are looking for, and since Big Fish generously offers a free trial. try the game for yourself and see what you think.
The sun, the sea, and a wedding in peril!
Overall rating
1
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Getting really sloppy
PostedMarch 20, 2023
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Sorry, devs, but this is the worst of all the travel type games I have personally seen/tried
It has next to nothing to do with the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, but instead looks like the cookie-cutter game it is. A hotel room? A golf course? Really?
The money grab effect shines throughout this snoozer, and this former one time favorite developer has been tossed in the trash by me.
But since BF is generous enough to offer a free trial, please try it for yourself and see what you think.
Sort through so much stuff in this quirky hidden-object game!
Overall rating
1
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5
38 of 54 found this review helpful
So Much Stuff = so much junk
PostedMarch 3, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Yes, I know that there are many who believe this developer can do no wrong. But I am definitely not in that group, and this game shows why.
This is a new low in that it just rips off ideas from other developers so that they can create a "new" type of game. New? Well, if a hybrid mix of the totally worn out clutter style games and their own over used "I Love Finding" games is new, so be it.
But those concepts are not "new" ---- they are, in fact (along with the ancient mini-games) from about 2008 which, in my view, makes them very old.
And it is obvious these type games are being shoved out there for the quick dollar, nothing more.
I shudder to think how many low quality sequels this one will spawn ---- So Much Stuff 2? 6? 11?
Until the gamers stop buying these slapped together, redundant, and forgettable titles we will be covered by them.
And it is obvious these type games are being shoved out there for the quick dollar, nothing more.
I shudder to think how many low quality sequels this one will spawn ---- So Much Stuff 2? 6? 11?
Until the gamers stop buying these slapped together, redundant, and forgettable titles we will be covered by them.
And the worst part is the fact that they have the colossal nerve to call these "CEs" and seek extra money just because they establish a cutoff level at some vague point. To call any game of this ilk a "Collector's Edition" is laughable.
But since BF is always generous enough to offer a free trial, take advantage of that and see what you think.
I don't recommend this game.
An inspiring journey through Earth's natural beauty!
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 25 found this review helpful
just a HOG ---- spiffed up, but a HOG and nothing more
PostedFebruary 5, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Sorry, Tiny Little Lion, but this one is a complete dud in my estimation.
While nice to look at for a couple of scenes, can you really think that viewing the plant kingdom is really interesting for more than about 2 minutes?
The Faircroft games at least had a very slim story, and the I Love Finding (whatever animal) had some very cute/interesting animals ---- but this? Plants? really? Who cares? I found the whole thing, along with its predecessor to be a square-eyed bore capable only of inspiring a nap in preparation of playing a real game.
While nice to look at for a couple of scenes, can you really think that viewing the plant kingdom is really interesting for more than about 2 minutes?
The Faircroft games at least had a very slim story, and the I Love Finding (whatever animal) had some very cute/interesting animals ---- but this? Plants? really? Who cares? I found the whole thing, along with its predecessor to be a square-eyed bore capable only of inspiring a nap in preparation of playing a real game.
The other objection I have is the concept of a simple HOG like this one being labeled a CE. All that's happened is that the developers created the levels, then decided on a cut-off point where the SE will be released ---- that's a cheap, tawdry stunt that should never be, but many developers do the same.
Double money for a simplistically designed HOG as an astonishing money grab.
Double money for a simplistically designed HOG as an astonishing money grab.
So, I hope this developer soon abandons this HOG rework, and soon gets back to the creation of the magnificent, and outstandingly creative games they were so good at in the past. (Just look at the list in the "other games" tab when you try this game out for free as BF provides)
The game is ready for you to have a free look and I urge everyone to do so ---- it just might be what you want, it's just at the bottom of the stack for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Experience the beauty and wonder of the wilderness!
Overall rating
1
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5
42 of 50 found this review helpful
Getting much too repetitious
PostedJanuary 29, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
OK, let me begin by saying that I have ---- over many years ---- been a big fan of this developer. Way back when, their HOPAs were magnificent games, and I own ALL of them.
But this current wave of their latest games ---- which actually began with the Faircroft Antique series, followed by the I Love Finding (insert an animal or whatever here), then First Time in (wherever), and now Finding America ---- are dull, repetitious, lacking in challenge, uninteresting, and ---- sadly ---- getting worse.
They are simply following a cheap formula that they believe will be appealing because the scenes are lovely, the music is pretty and calming, and there are plenty of hidden objects to find.
Well, that's nothing more than a hidden object game like we already played over and over back before developers moved to the bigger and better things.
I personally find these throwbacks with zero story or a poor one are just glorified time wasters. There are too many other games with too much to offer for me to spend time with as opposed to hunting down objects like I did a decade ago.
But this current wave of their latest games ---- which actually began with the Faircroft Antique series, followed by the I Love Finding (insert an animal or whatever here), then First Time in (wherever), and now Finding America ---- are dull, repetitious, lacking in challenge, uninteresting, and ---- sadly ---- getting worse.
They are simply following a cheap formula that they believe will be appealing because the scenes are lovely, the music is pretty and calming, and there are plenty of hidden objects to find.
Well, that's nothing more than a hidden object game like we already played over and over back before developers moved to the bigger and better things.
I personally find these throwbacks with zero story or a poor one are just glorified time wasters. There are too many other games with too much to offer for me to spend time with as opposed to hunting down objects like I did a decade ago.
And, shameful as it is, as these devs continue to throw spaghetti on the wall, they are getting sloppy. The objects are getting too tough to find, the tutorials are not explaining enough, the visuals are far less sharp, and the stories ---- if there even is one ---- are silly and appear to have been thrown together very thoughtlessly.
I have no particular objection to a good old fashioned HOG ---- like some of the Christmas games or those park ranger ones ---- but these have become tedious and "same old, same old" deluxe. And then they have the gall to add a few levels and ask double money for them as CEs. Not worth it to me by a very wide margin. In fact, I would not even think about these as SEs. Once (Faircroft, Finding Cats) was OK, but the devs have run this well dry.
They probably believe that this can go forever (what's next, The Deep South? Small Towns in Texas? I love Marsupials?, First Time in a Hotel With Indoor Plumbing? who knows) but I can try to let this much respected and admired developer know that for this sort of junk my wallet is now closed.
(And how scary is it to see all the copycat versions of this stuff showing up!?!)
And the reason I am done is that I know for a fact that this developer can do worlds better.
They probably believe that this can go forever (what's next, The Deep South? Small Towns in Texas? I love Marsupials?, First Time in a Hotel With Indoor Plumbing? who knows) but I can try to let this much respected and admired developer know that for this sort of junk my wallet is now closed.
(And how scary is it to see all the copycat versions of this stuff showing up!?!)
And the reason I am done is that I know for a fact that this developer can do worlds better.
Can't recommend anymore of these repetitious rip offs ---- sorry.
But ----- it's free to try and see if the decades old style, poorly made HOG is your particular bailiwick. So ALWAYS take advantage of the generous trial that BF offers.
But ----- it's free to try and see if the decades old style, poorly made HOG is your particular bailiwick. So ALWAYS take advantage of the generous trial that BF offers.
I don't recommend this game.