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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:7,522
- Reviews Submitted:475
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:January 29, 2022
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Your daughter’s uncanny gift draws the attention of a sinister organization!
Overall rating
3
/
5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
RESCUE HALSEY
PostedFebruary 12, 2021
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
I quite liked the game. It wasn't spectacular or really a sci-fi, but it filled in a few hours. There is:
* Easy to Custom modes of play (you can turn off Hint and Skip);
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map (you won't need this);
* 11 Achievements (some with 3 stars);
* Find 27 morphs and collectibles (game and bonus);
* Replayable HOPs;
* Ultimate HOP at the end of the game.
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map (you won't need this);
* 11 Achievements (some with 3 stars);
* Find 27 morphs and collectibles (game and bonus);
* Replayable HOPs;
* Ultimate HOP at the end of the game.
The graphics are great - everywhere is crystal clear and life-like. The scenery is beautiful with lots of colour.
The music is orchestral and lovely to listen to.
The hidden object games are straightforward, silhouette, finding pairs, matching materials to items and one symbol game. These are all very easy to do. There were no new or original HOPs this time.
I enjoyed the mini-games, however they were all very easy to do. If you are a beginner or casual player, then these will be perfect to gain experience.
There is 1 morph and 1 collectible to find in each scene. These are very easy to spot and you should get achievements for these. However, if you miss any or want to do them later, then you can do these in the Extras at the end of the game.
I always enjoy the Ultimate HOP at the end of the game. Its a great way to finish off. These are silhouette this time and I found it quite challenging. I always think of this as a dessert after a main meal - satisfying.
All up the game took me about 4 hours to play - with Hint and Skip turned off. I liked the story line as it was easy to follow. I played this game over the course of the week and knew exactly where I was each night I went back to it.
Overall, its not a bad game. Its a very easy game to play but nothing memorable.
Comes recommended if you feel like a casual day of playing.
I recommend this game!
When his sister is murdered, you must prove your nephew’s innocence!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
CAN YOU HELP JAMES McGRAY?
PostedDecember 28, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAMES AND BONUS
Even though this is an old game (2014), I had no problem playing on Windows 10. However, earlier games from this series, I could not play (too old). There is:
* Casual, Advanced and Hardcore modes;
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map;
* Diary;
* 10 Achievements;
* Find 35 morphs (in game and bonus);
* Collector figures to find.
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map;
* Diary;
* 10 Achievements;
* Find 35 morphs (in game and bonus);
* Collector figures to find.
The graphics are extremely well done. Colour is just right and every scene is well defined. The music is quite beautiful and lovely to listen to as you play.
The hidden object games are ever so slightly interactive and all straightforward. These are easy to do as all items are clear to find.
I liked the mini-games and there are a good variety. Most of them I nutted out myself, but I had to look in the Strategy Guide for one of them (the planets mini-game) because I got confused and wasn't sure of the sequence.
There are 35 morphs to find in the game and bonus. In some of the scenes these had a good challenge and took me ages to find them. In other scenes, I got them right away.
All up, the game took me many hours to play. I had Hint and Skip turned off and it wasn't always logical of what to do next, especially when I had many items in my inventory and nothing worked anywhere I went. It is a busy game but that's a good thing as it kept me interested and entertained.
Overall, it is worth having a good at. I'm just starting off with this series now and have many more games to play. There are a lot of characters in this family and I'm trying to get my head around them all.
Comes recommended.
I recommend this game!
Master Detective must face the greatest challenge – time itself!
Overall rating
4
/
5
15 of 18 found this review helpful
RESTORE THE TIMELINE
PostedDecember 23, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW FROM COMPLETED CE GAME
I really enjoyed this game and it was fun to catch up on previous characters from earlier games. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Hardcore and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 13 Achievements;
* Find 54 pieces of evidence;
* Find 20 jigsaw puzzles;
* Replayable HOPs and Mini-games.
* Casual, Advanced, Hardcore and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 13 Achievements;
* Find 54 pieces of evidence;
* Find 20 jigsaw puzzles;
* Replayable HOPs and Mini-games.
The graphics are superb. The colours are well defined and each scene is crisp to the eye and items you need are clear to find. The MCF music you will know well and I had it turned up very loud. I just love listening to this music.
The hidden object games are mainly interactive straightforward. These are easy to do and you can get back to the game quickly.
I loved the mini-games and there are a huge variety. Some are very easy and others will take you a while to do. What looks easy can have a twist to it. There are a few super puzzles to do, but honestly these weren't hard to do and the instructions are easy to follow.
There are 2 pieces of evidence to find in each scene. They look like a magnifying glass. The first one is also easy to find, but the second one can be more elusive. I always made sure I found these first. There is a tag to the left of your screen to let you know if you have found them or not which is helpful just in case you get distracted. The puzzle pieces are not in every scene, so just check the tag to make sure you have one in that scene. Get them all and you get achievements.
After the game you can replay the HOPs and mini-games to get 100% accuracy. I always enjoy replaying these, especially if I took too long the first time round.
All up the game and extras took me about 8 hours to play. I think Grandma did a terrific job and I felt like I was playing an MCF game. They did put their heart and soul into making this game and it shows (compared to the last game, which I was disappointed in. Not this time. This game triumphed.)
Overall, definitely worth playing this game. The storyline is terrific and the HOPs and mini-games are fun to do.
The bonus games is about Madame Fate, which is separate to the main game.
Comes recommended. Happy playing fishes. Stay safe.
I recommend this game!
A visit to Manchester Asylum takes a dangerous turn into madness!
Overall rating
4
/
5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
DETECTIVE, YOU'RE ON ANOTHER CASE
PostedNovember 21, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
This is an excellent adventure game with lots of locations and plenty to do. There is:
* Regular, Hard, Insane and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 15 Achievements;
* Journal;
* Find 42 morphs and 42 crabs in game and bonus;
* 20 replayable HOPs and 19 replayable puzzles.
* Interactive map;
* 15 Achievements;
* Journal;
* Find 42 morphs and 42 crabs in game and bonus;
* 20 replayable HOPs and 19 replayable puzzles.
I loved the graphics. There is plenty of colour and each scene is well detailed and crisp to the eye. There are lots of locations to visit and I always look forward to the next scene. The music is orchestral and I had it up loud throughout the game. You will recognise the MCF music as you play.
The hidden object games are mainly straightforward and silhouette. Each item is very clear to see and only takes a couple of minutes to do each one. I enjoyed these.
The mini-games ranged from easy to medium. I did them all without any problem and I enjoyed them all. There are a good variety and I didn't do any that were boring or make you want to skip them.
There is one morph and one crab to find in each scene throughout the game and bonus. These are very easy to spot. The crabs are quite big and the morphs are mainly coral, so you will easily get the achievements for these. However, if you want to do them after the game or miss any, then you can do these in the Extras.
There are 20 replayable HOPs and 19 puzzles to play again in the Extras. Can you get 3 stars for each? Its harder than you think. I'm just going through them now.
Make sure you use the interactive map once so you get the achievement for this. I tend to forget so I have to remind myself.
All up the game, bonus and extras took me about 6 hours to play (not skipping or hinting anything). I enjoyed the game and felt it was a true adventure. By all means its no comparison to 13th Skull which I have played many times, but I think you will enjoy it.
Comes recommended. Happy playing fishies.
I recommend this game!
Return to Blake's Mountain to save an innocent family!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
TERRIFIC GAME
PostedNovember 6, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this true adventure game. There is lots to do and the story line captures you right from the beginning.
There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Easy to Custom modes of play;
* Achievements table;
* Interactive map;
* Little scarecrow to keep you company;
* Find 24 owls (main game only)
* Find figurines (main game only).
* Easy to Custom modes of play;
* Achievements table;
* Interactive map;
* Little scarecrow to keep you company;
* Find 24 owls (main game only)
* Find figurines (main game only).
The graphics excellent and I loved travelling through the game never knowing what to expect next. Sound is good and the music is orchestral and lovely to listen to.
The hidden object games consist of straightforward, silhouette, putting items back and finding a certain amount of one particular item. Objects are easy to find and I enjoyed them all.
The mini-games are fun. None are too hard and there are a good variety. Some you will need stealth and speed and others you will need patience and logic. I played them all and wished there had been more.
There is one owl to find in each scene (main game only). Most of these are easy to spot, so you should get the achievement for this. These turn into jigsaw puzzle pieces which you can do in the Extras.
Overall, this is a great adventure game and you will be kept busy. Each scene has a variety of tasks to do. What I liked was that you were not limited to only a couple of scenes at a time, so you can have a good look around.
Definitely comes recommended. Happy playing fishies. Keep safe.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Overall rating
3
/
5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
DO YOU LIKE SCARY CLOWNS?
PostedOctober 25, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
You play a detective of the Dark Light Detective Agency and your mission is to save Nancy, Raymond Julia and Andrew. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advance, Hard and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* Achievements Room;
* Find 20 jigsaw puzzle pieces
* Find 48 collectibles;
* Replayable HOPs and mini-games;
* Casual, Advance, Hard and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* Achievements Room;
* Find 20 jigsaw puzzle pieces
* Find 48 collectibles;
* Replayable HOPs and mini-games;
The graphics are quite good. Everywhere is very colourful and each scene is well defined. Items that you need are clear to see.
Sound is very good and the music is orchestral and nice to listen to.
I decided to play half and half HOPs and mini-games. Most of the HOPs are interactive straightforward and I enjoyed playing these.
The mini-games ranged from very easy to medium and you have a choice of playing Easy or Hard. The clock mini-game took me a long time to do as I didn't know where to start. I chose Hard, but had to change to Easy to finish this mini-game.
You can replay all your favourite HOPs or mini-games in the Extras.
There are 20 jigsaw pieces and 48 collectibles in the game and bonus. You will need to find 2 collectibles and 1 puzzle in each scene. The collectibles change with each character that you rescue. If you miss any or want to do them later, you can do that in the Extras. Find them all and you get achievements.
I don't tend to use the interactive map, but do use it once to get an achievement.
All up the game took me around 5 hours to play. A bit longer than probably other fishies, but a couple of the mini-games I spent quite a bit of time on.
Overall it was quite a pleasant game to play. The storyline is easy to follow and I liked the bonus story.
Comes recommended.
I recommend this game!
Return to Rosemount to stop the Ice Queen in this updated classic!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
DEFEAT THE SNOW QUEEN
PostedOctober 17, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
I did buy the original game and gave it a brutal 2 stars. However, I enjoyed this remastered version better. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 26 Achievements;
* Journal (a good one too);
* Replayable HOPs and mini-games;
* Find 1 morph and 1 squirrel per scene.
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 26 Achievements;
* Journal (a good one too);
* Replayable HOPs and mini-games;
* Find 1 morph and 1 squirrel per scene.
The graphics are a lot better this time round. There is plenty of colour and items are clear and easy to find. Sound is good and the music is orchestral which you will have heard before in this series. However, I had it turned down low as I became sick of it after a while.
You can turn off Hint and Skip in Custom mode to make it more challenging.
There are plenty of hidden object games to play which you will mainly play twice. Some of these had a good challenge to them. These are all straightforward with no morphs. I enjoyed doing these.
There are a huge variety of mini-games to play ranging from very easy to medium. The slightly harder ones are the rotating tiles that you have to get in order. These always take me a while to do. Most of these I enjoyed.
There is 1 ice squirrel and 1 morph to find in each scene throughout the game and bonus. Get them all and you get achievements for these. The squirrels are easy to see, however the morphs are more challenging. I enjoyed finding these.
There is a journal which I found very informative. This will wobble at the bottom left hand side of your screen when you need to read it.
All up the game and bonus took me 6 hours and 12 minutes to play (the games lets you know how long you have been playing).
Overall, definitely worth having a look at. The HOPs and mini-games are fun and the story line is easy to follow.
Comes recommended.
I recommend this game!
Can you save your world from magical beings bent on its destruction?
Overall rating
3
/
5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
FUN RELAXING GAME
PostedOctober 9, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
This game is visually stunning and can be played by all ages. There is:
* Voiceovers (with dialogue)
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 15 Achievements;
* 52 Collectibles (elves) in game and bonus;
* Find 2 morphs in each scene;
* Replayable mini-games and HOPs.
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* 15 Achievements;
* 52 Collectibles (elves) in game and bonus;
* Find 2 morphs in each scene;
* Replayable mini-games and HOPs.
The graphics are very beautiful and colourful. I loved moving through the game as each scene was so well done. Sound is good and the music is Irish orchestral.
There are a good variety of HOPs to play. These mainly consist of straightforward, silhouette, find one item to use to find another, finding pairs, spot the difference, etc. These are all very easy to do and you can move on quickly with the game.
The mini-games are mostly very easy to do. A couple took me a bit longer. My favourite was getting the flowers to their homes and not being done in by the spider. All are accomplishable and don't take long to do.
You can turn off Hint and Skip in Custom if you don't want any help.
You won't need to use the interactive map because you are mostly only in one scene at a time. Once you have completed all the tasks, then you move on and don't need to go back.
There are 2 elves and 2 morphs in each scene. The elves are very easy to spot, however the morphs are a little more challenging. Get them all and you get achievements for these.
You can replay your favourite mini-games and HOPs in the Extras.
All up the game and bonus took me about 4 hours to play, not skipping or hinting anything.
Overall, a perfect game for beginners or casual players. Younger family members would like this game as well.
Comes recommended.
I recommend this game!
A small-town murder case hides a revelation that will shake the agency to its core!
Overall rating
3
/
5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
IT WAS A BIT DISAPPOINTING
PostedOctober 2, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS
This game was okay, but I felt it lacked the MCF vibe that we all love so much. There is:
* Casual, Advanced, Hardcore and Custom modes;
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map;
* Achievements Room;
* Diary;
* Find 54 Tarot Cards and 20 puzzle pieces.
* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Interactive map;
* Achievements Room;
* Diary;
* Find 54 Tarot Cards and 20 puzzle pieces.
The graphics are good, with plenty of colour. Some scenes looked a bit cluttered, but most of the time it was okay. Sound is good and the music is MCF that we all love.
The hidden object games are mostly interactive straightforward, silhouette and putting items back. These are all very easy to do and items are clear to see.
I liked the mini-games and there are a good variety to do. Most of them are pretty easy to do, but a couple of them took me a while. There are a few super mini-games - you know the ones where there are five or so mini-games rolled into one. These are very easy to do - great for beginners.
There are 54 Tarot Cards and 20 puzzle pieces to find. There is a tag at the left hand side of the screen to let you know if you have found them or not. Most of these are easy to spot, but a few (like in the forest) took me a while.
All up the game took me around 5 hours or so. I wasn't playing fast and played the game over a couple of weeks.
Overall, an average game. For me, it didn't quite feel like MCF and I was a bit disappointed. I wanted more creepiness and madness like in previous games. I didn't like that you only played a couple of scenes and then moved on and never went back. I wanted the challenge and the diabolical puzzles that sent you insane - remember those?
Anyway, trial it for yourself and see what you think.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Tenebria and Alrik stop an invasion of evils creatures in this magical match 3 game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
NICE RELAXING GAME
PostedSeptember 11, 2020
charlene_lane
fromWellington, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
REVEW OF COMPLETED GAME
If you feel like a nice relaxing Match 3 game to play, then this is for you.
There is:
* 160 levels to play
* Normal and Expert modes
* Time and Untimed modes
* 10 Trophies
* Normal and Expert modes
* Time and Untimed modes
* 10 Trophies
The graphics are lovely and each tile is clear to see. The tiles fall well and you can make other matches while the tiles are falling.
The aim for each level is to get 3 stars, with a maximum of 6 coins per level. You can restart the level again without any penalty or loss of life if you think you are getting nowhere fast.
As well as Match 3 you have hidden object games and spot the difference. These are very easy to play.
There is also the battle mode as well - about 3-4 times I think. As you move through the game, you can buy extra hearts for the battle. However, I didn't really need them because I was able to defeat the other side within a couple of minutes and only losing a couple of hearts.
At the end of the game I had 190 coins left over. I thought there would be more to buy with the coins, but sadly not so.
Overall, a nice easy game to play and comes recommended.
I recommend this game!