laurakay76's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:723
- Reviews Submitted:158
- First Review:November 16, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 21, 2025
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Druid Kingdom
Travel through the mysterious lands of the Druids in this new hit game from the creators of the groundbreaking My Kingdom for the Princess series!
Overall rating
3
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5
I like it, but it's NOT FINISHED.
PostedAugust 21, 2025
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Don't buy this game if you're disappointed by getting an incomplete production. There are four full sets of levels to play, but then there's a fifth which is "To Be Continued - Coming Soon!" Except that it's now been twelve years since this game was released, so I think it's safe to say that no, it's not "coming soon." Or ever. Everything about the game is enjoyable and it's worth the purchase price, but if an incomplete story will not satisfy you, steer clear.
Start an unforgettable adventure with this mystical hidden object game!
Overall rating
3
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5
How was this a CE?
PostedJuly 31, 2025
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is an absolutely beautiful game, let me stress that up front. The visuals are stunning. I loved looking at every scene. The puzzles were interesting and the characters were likeable enough. It was a little on the dark side; I'm somewhat visually impaired, and I had to use the hint button a number of times in hidden object scenes to find things that I quite simply did not stand a chance of finding on my own. (I tried adjusting the brightness, which did help with the dark corners, but then there were things that I couldn't see because the background was too bright. Six of one and half a dozen of the other.)
That said, I don't think it was worth the CE price. There is no bonus chapter, and the game itself is not all that long - I finished it in under three hours. It was a decent game, I'm not sorry I played it, but I wish I had gone for the SE instead.
Thaw out bitter-cold cases in the strange town of Frostwood!
Overall rating
4
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5
Interesting, though mildly frustrating
PostedJune 28, 2025
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
Elephant is one of my favorite developers, so I had high hopes for this new series. In largest part, it did not disappoint. The graphics were as good as they usually are in Elephant productions, the puzzles were often innovative and frequently challenging, and it was certainly long enough to be worthy of CE price, even though it's only SE.
I have two complaints. One was that the lack of voice acting was very disappointing. I know that this is because it was originally released on mobile devices for free, so it makes sense that there would be no voice acting, but I still missed it. The other was the morphs. It left me quite agitated that I found 95 of the 96 morphs! I was missing one in the artist's home, and for the life of me I cannot figure out where it is. So I didn't get to enjoy the bonus content.
Other than that, though, it's a very good game and I am very curious to play the sequel.
I recommend this game!
Join John, Mary and friends in this thrilling adventure and right Merlin’s wrongs!
Overall rating
5
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5
Another winner with New Yankee!
PostedMay 5, 2025
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
This is one of my must-buy series, and this latest installment is a great example as to why. I enjoyed this so much! Everything about it is great, and I particularly like how they decided to make Mordred a heroic figure rather than the villain of the legends. He's actually rather adorable! I was hoping we'd get to see him interact with Arthur's other heroic nephew, Culhwch, but maybe a future installment will see them teaming up to help our heroes. Whatever the case, I love this series and will keep coming back for more!
I recommend this game!
Chaos has emerged from Pandora's Box! Only you can stop the apocalypse!
Overall rating
3
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5
Nice game but not for me
PostedFebruary 13, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I gave up after about 15 levels. It's a nice time management game - beautiful colors, pleasant music, reasonable level of challenge. But it just didn't do anything for me. The story wasn't interesting enough to keep me going through the very repetitive levels. There was also no way to turn off the tutorial in the first level, which is frustrating to someone who knows what they're doing. But it's a great game for TM beginners or young players.
A couple's fixer-upper is haunted by a fierce creature.
Overall rating
3
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5
Too scary for me.
PostedJanuary 28, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I normally enjoy games from Eipix, so when this was being offered as the Catch I took a shot.
Let me be clear - the game itself is, mostly, fine. The puzzles are excellent. The graphics are pretty good. The music is suitably creepy.
The storyline is interesting, but a little unpolished in places. We're not given a particularly coherent background on the family who owned the house or how the monster turned out to be the way that it is. What's driving its bloodthirst? Why does it feel compelled to murder every person who comes into the house? How is it even surviving?
But the hardest part, for me, was just how dang unsettling the whole thing was. I don't enjoy the horror genre in general and in particular I don't like jump scares. This was just way too out of pocket for my tastes, and then the bonus chapter was even worse. If you enjoy genuinely scary games, you'll definitely want to give this one a try, but it's definitely not my cup of tea. A good solid game all around, just not for people who don't like to be scared.
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
End a centuries-old war between the Guardians and the Clan of the Nine in 9: The Dark Side!
Overall rating
5
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5
Wow! I mean... just wow!
PostedJanuary 24, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
This review is based only on the trial, but holy smokes, do I need to play the rest of the game! Not since "The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana" have I played a puzzle game that challenged me so thoroughly. It's positively delightful. There's very little hand-holding, it's got all sorts of achievements to unlock, and it's got a compelling story with a fantastic mythology behind it. The atmosphere is perfect too, with the creepy castle and the occasional sinister chuckle of a disembodied voice. I've gotten a little spoiled by games with interactive maps that show me where I have something to do, so this time I really have to use my wits to keep on top of everything. It's just a great, great game and puzzle lovers will definitely want to try it.
I recommend this game!
Plantera is a cute farming game for all ages. It offers many upgrades, fun gameplay, and your very own garden to watch.
Overall rating
2
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5
No instructions?
PostedJanuary 20, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I couldn't play the game because there was nothing offered in the way of a tutorial, instructions, or even an introduction to the setting. There were three bugs on my screen, and I clicked on them to earn one coin each. That... was it. That was all I could work out how to do. I'm just glad I downloaded the trial before buying the game. If you have some experience with this kind of game and know how they work, you'll undoubtedly enjoy it more than I did, but I suggest doing the trial before spending any money. I won't say I don't recommend the game, because I don't feel like I actually got to play it, but it is definitely not for me.
Embark on a festive journey as the Vikings prepare for Yule!
Overall rating
5
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5
Another delightful Viking adventure
PostedJanuary 20, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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've grown quite fond of these Viking siblings, so when I saw they had a new game out for the holidays I was looking forward to getting a chance to play it. VH5 did not disappoint! The graphics are as charming as ever, the heroes got some new accessories for the holiday season, and the story is entertaining. I love the relationship between the four heroes and the addition of the Yule cat was purr-fect. Everything about it was enjoyable and satisfying, and I'll look forward to a sixth game in the future.
I recommend this game!
Restore ancient castles in a fantasy world in this Solitaire adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
Endless options!
PostedJanuary 7, 2024
laurakay76
fromLehigh Valley, PA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
I rarely play solitaire or match 3 games, but I make an exception for those crafted by Suricate Studios. Their games are gorgeously rendered and offer all kinds of additional challenges. I've played several of their games and enjoyed them all, and this might be the best of the bunch. Not only are there tons of levels to go through and work toward earning three stars, but along the way you'll unlock additional solitaire games, little quests, challenge levels, sliding levels, and even mahjong games. As I told a friend, I think you could play this game for a year and not get through everything it has to offer! Absolutely worth the purchase price and then some, and I highly recommend it for solitaire fans.
I recommend this game!