You can change the Black Dots to 5 different patterns.
PostedOctober 25, 2018
BearCreekStables
fromKentucky - with my Horses
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
4/ 5
I love playing these games. This one gives you something to work towards. Solve 7 puzzles and then you have a different type to solve. Sometimes it is too easy but then sometimes nice and challenging.
For those complaining of the black dots, you have 5 choices to change to. I found the brown circles worked well. You also have 6 choices for your game piece.
Prior I had complained about the dancing paintbrush inside the color you are using. Although I have gotten used to it I still wish that was a change to be made.
I purchased the game today along with the "tomorrow" mosaic. game. Two for one sale. So I have puzzles galore to explore.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Word
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
3/ 5
I do like playing these games but yes I do wish a change would be done. I haven't used a hint since game #5 much less a sun or axe but today I actually used the axe. I was hoping that meant the games were getting harder but no that was not the case.
I do think the Garden part is better as the items actually seem to fit the theme better. The colors seem to be better as well.
Also for those who didn't know go to Options and you can unlock the colors. I see several voiced complaints about not being able to start with all colors. I used a coupon for the game which is the only way I would have purchased.
As everyone has said - I love playing this game - it is relaxing and I look forward to a new one each year. Riding my horses in the fall is one of my favorite things so I can picture myself in most all the scenes.
Reason I did not give 5 stars is because the same scenes are used year after year with a few changes in items. Even I can recognize the small pop-up boxes in the big scene from previous years. The mini-games which are my favorite things are the same with maybe a change in picture which is ok but something new throw in would be nice. I was going to complain about spelling when I found out that COZY is really spelled COSY in other countries. I learned something new today, did you know?? LOL
One thing I didn't care for was I had completed 12 scenes (usually total 20 or so) and I had already purchased all the items in the gift shop but one. It would be nice if there were more items to purchase or either raise the prices for a better shopping experience. Otherwise what is the ideal of having the points if they cant be spent. Now I will have more points just adding up and nothing to shop for, what is a woman to do?!!.
One thing I like to do and started doing last year is playing the same hidden object scenes 3 or 4 times each before I move on. There are a few different items added each time when played over. It makes the game longer and I feel as if I get my money's worth since I find the game so easy. Although I have used the hint on rare occasion. If you do use a hint just play the scene again and you get all the eagle eye points back but really with only few items to purchase in the shop it doesn't really matter.
I found this game very enjoyable and relaxing. For those who do not know the paint brush that was hung on the cursor in Spring in Japan was fixed right after it came out. So many people complained about it that an error fix was issued right away. So if you did not purchase the game for that reason you can go back and enjoy it as well.
I did play the demo for fun. I stopped buying with 28. They are enjoyable but after #30 there is no real change. I remember the penguins had a wedding theme recently and I thought they would appear at the end. NO. I also find the puzzles way to easy. I have not used a hint/axe/sun since #5.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
I love these games. This one was very good with the addition of being able to pick the type of squares you want. I believe there are 10 designs to pick from. It makes it easier to see if there is a lot of white or pale squares. I almost missed it. There is a pointer right under the ? at the bottom by menu. I still would like for the picture to be labeled. Most of the time you can figure it out but not always. It played well on my windows 10.