nontechiegrannie's Profile
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- Average Rating:2.3
- Helpful Votes:3,303
- Reviews Submitted:194
- First Review:March 21, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 21, 2022
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The Sandman is back for revenge! This time his victim is Tim, Laura's husband. Will you succeed in pulling him out of this nightmare?
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 29 found this review helpful
The Clunkers Just Keep Coming!!!!!
PostedDecember 2, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
What a SILLY game. The scenes in the hospital had me laughing out loud.
Dr Phillips had a nurses cap, which looked more like something a waitress would wear, and RED High Heeled shoes!!!
She asked what his "specialization" was. The correct word would be "specialty".
Oxygenous??bag. I been an RN since 1966 & have never heard or seen such a thing.
She asked what his "specialization" was. The correct word would be "specialty".
Oxygenous??bag. I been an RN since 1966 & have never heard or seen such a thing.
Down & dirty review: rehashed story line, VO ok but lip sync was just plain awful, Lisa looked like she had "vampire" teeth, usual murky graphics, HOS/Puzzles are of the ordinary variety, same with the music, no map which means a LOT of to & fro, & lastly a bouncing inventory which I guess can be locked.
Definitely NOT a 5 Star game. What did they see that the rest of us missed???
I don't recommend this game.
Bring an end to Mr. Dudley's reign of terror!
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 22 found this review helpful
This Clunker Is Definetly a WEIRD One
PostedNovember 29, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Game starts out fine but quickly goes off the rail. Just another lets chase a bad guy through a portal & have all kind of adventures to save a trapped person/child. B O R I N G & done to death.
Characters in the beginning were quite good but rapidly turned cartoonish & too otherworldly for my taste. VO & lip synch was ok.
HOS/Puzzles were quite interesting & interactive, though I did find most of the puzzles quite easy.
Graphics also became blue/pink alternating with dark & murky.
Music was ok & turned down, gives just enough ambience to the game.
Just could not get into the story & felt the game just plodded along.
Give the demo a try as you just may like it.
I don't recommend this game.
Save your friends and escape from a deadly game!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 7 found this review helpful
Actually Kind of Like This Game!
PostedNovember 20, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After a frustrating time getting the correct password I was able to complete the demo. Special thanks to the two fishes who came to my rescue in the forum.
Familiar story with friends being kidnapped & you are off to save them while battling ghosts, evil spirits, etc.
Graphics are slightly better but still have a blue tint.
Characters are the norm with better than usual lip sync.
Found the SG confusing & not helpful. The hint button transports you so I never used the map.
Found some collectibles just by clicking on things that didn't look like they quite belonged.
Was able to customize the Hint/Skip button down to 15 seconds which is very nice.
Didn't care for the music. It seemed a little "jazzy" for my taste & the genre of the game.
While I enjoyed the demo, once I figured things out, I'm not sure if this is going to be a buy for me. As always give the demo a try for yourself.
I recommend this game!
A shadow from the Gray family's past has returned for revenge. Can you save your family from their worst nightmares?
Overall rating
2
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5
18 of 30 found this review helpful
SO SO Game Rated 5 Stars AGAIN.....HUH
PostedNovember 6, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
No verbose account of the storyline from me. I feel that it is not needed. You can just read the description that BFG puts out with the game & look at the screen shots. If I am interested & want to know more I'll play the demo.
This is ANOTHER rehashed storyline about your family going missing due to an evil doer & you have to step up & save the day. Why am I hearing the Mighty Mouse theme playing?
Graphics=HIDEOUS. They are dark, hard to see, muddy, murky with an over abundant amount of pink/blue coloring.
How many times to I have to ask someone to buy the devs a new, complete box of crayons?
How many times to I have to ask someone to buy the devs a new, complete box of crayons?
VO are OK. Music was the usual chorus of non-singing, just a few la la's here & there.
Hint button was good as it also transported you.
Considering my feelings about the game the SKIP button was my favorite feature!!
Map didn't seem terribly useful.
Collectibles were fairly easy to find but not the morphing items. I only found one by PDL. (Pure Dumb Luck#
HOS were interactive with more than just one screen to finish at a time. Not a bad touch.
Puzzles were ok. #see SKIP button above). I especially loath the lock pick variety.
There were also drawings too do which was a nice/different touch without being too difficult or cumbersome.
To all of those who revel in this type of game...ENJOY.
It's NOT my cup of tea & a definite NO BUY.
I don't recommend this game.
When minotaurs attack, only you can save the day.
Overall rating
2
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5
19 of 31 found this review helpful
Lets Just ZAP This BOOM For Good
PostedNovember 2, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I Beta tested this game awhile back & as Queen Victoria might have said, "We are NOT impressed"!!! This is not the first game by this dev that I have not liked.
Childish fantasy game with rehashed story of bullies attacking a village. B O R I N G
HOS/Puzzles are simple, tedious, boring & there are LOTS of them. I did not find them clever or entertaining.
Same old graphics that were not crisp or sharp & I found the drawings a bit crude.
Never did see any of the collectible fairies which is ok because finding the silly things can become quite distracting.
Hint button ok as it also transported you to the next location. I did like the hint "Hoopee". I named mine Birdie!
Never used the SG as it didn't seem worth the effort.
VO ok except that Caity sounded like a woman trying to sound like a child. There were no mouth movements.
Characters were the usual lifeless wooden ones.
Music was more of the usual.
Can't we please just have some original stories with great graphics & characterizations????
I don't recommend this game.
A fire breaks out during a concert, and now your daughters are both missing. Hurry to track them down – their music may hold the key to life and death!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 8 found this review helpful
Lame Story/Game
PostedOctober 30, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
The devs have suspended reality with this storyline.
Your children are playing in a concert & the stage starts on fire. Instead of trying to save the children, the audience runs out of the building...huh!
Why weren't the police/fire dept called immediately???
Graphics are ok. Your character does not speak but everyone else does. Characters look a little cartoonish but have some mouth & body movements. The music was ok. I turn it down so that it is not intrusive.
Didn't try the map. The hint/skip buttons fill s l o w l y. HOS/Puzzles were interesting/interactive but not terribly challenging.
Game plodded along & I didn't find it to be a terribly engaging game.
Give the demo a try & decide what you think about the game.
I don't recommend this game.
You are the key to solving a chilling supernatural mystery!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 14 found this review helpful
Found 1 Key & Just 12 More To Go
PostedOctober 23, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Not a bad game. Storyline good but not a new concept. Graphics were better than usual. VO hit the mark but no mouth movement. I turned the music down so it didn't become intrusive. HOS were the usual, very messy junk piles with some interaction. Puzzles were just ok and some of the instructions could have been clearer. Didn't try the jig saw puzzle as I only do them when I can actually feel the puzzle pieces. Tried the map once & it seemed like it would be an ok feature. Lots of morphing & other things to collect.
Still waiting for the devs to come up with some over the top games. Most of games we've been getting are the usual, rehashed storylines. Come on devs, put on you CREATIVE thinking caps!!!
I recommend this game!
Trick or treat? No tricks! 120 new levels is a real treat for solitaire fans on Halloween!
Overall rating
2
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5
16 of 33 found this review helpful
B O R I N G
PostedOctober 15, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Same old Solitaire game with nothing new added.
I liked the Halloween graphics but that is about all.
The music was nice BUT along with the sound of the cards being taken off the board, became annoying very fast.
It's a nice basic game for beginners or someone who just wants a easy non thinking kind of game.
I LOVE Solitaire but this game is a no buy for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Every second counts in this breathtaking paranormal adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Not Great BUT Not So Bad
PostedOctober 13, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I beta tested this game awhile ago and liked it. I'm glad it finally got here as a real game.
Storyline is better than the over abundance of evil entities with netherworld connections we've been subjected to lately.
Graphics are bright, colorful & crisp. A pleasant change from the muddy, murky, blue overdrawn artwork that seems to come regularly down the pike.
Character representation could have been better. As someone else mentioned, they look like Claymation figures.
VO were fine but mouth movements seemed a bit off.
HOS were interactive & puzzles were ok, nothing special.
Hint/Skip buttons filled quickly.
There were coins to collect but the demo wasn't long enough to figure out what you do with them.
I agree that there seemed to be a lot of tutorials/hand holding, which were unnecessary as the storyline was straight forward.
Not the most challenging game for your little grey cells but fun enough to while away some game time.
I recommend this game!
Save your kidnapped daughter Jessica by solving the secrets of the castle. Rescue the trapped souls from captivity and defeat Groth!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 13 found this review helpful
The Mirror's Secret Involves a Lot of Broken Glass
PostedOctober 8, 2014
nontechiegrannie
fromEl Mirage, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Even though this is a rehashed storyline it is a VERY strange game & a definite try before you buy. It won't be to everyone's liking. I know I am still on the fence.
Daughter kidnapped by evil entity & taken to another world via an enchanted mirror.
You have to follow her through this & many other mirrors to try & save her.
You have to follow her through this & many other mirrors to try & save her.
Graphics go between nothing special & oh my gosh kiddie cartoon time.
Whoever drew the daughter, Jessica, needs to go back to art school. She was just plain, mud ugly.
VO, when they do happen, are okay.
Music on the other hand is either annoying or boring.
Hint/Skip buttons fill quickly. Non-intrusive gargoyle sits atop hint button. Unfortunately you do not get to name it!!!!
HOS are interactive & along with the puzzles are, mostly, quite entertaining.
You are going to have to try the demo & find out for yourself if this strange, quirky game is on your buy list.
I don't recommend this game.