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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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Solve coloring and jigsaw puzzles and seek and find hidden objects in scenic Horizon Bay!
Overall rating
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5
🪷PURE SERENITY🪷
PostedMay 15, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
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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The definition of "Serenity" describes this game to a tee:
Serenity is a state of being, characterized by calmness, quietude, and peacefulness. It can be described as a feeling of being untroubled and at peace with oneself and the surroundings.
Serenity is a state of being, characterized by calmness, quietude, and peacefulness. It can be described as a feeling of being untroubled and at peace with oneself and the surroundings.
Mixo Games has consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity, and RestorArt exemplifies its innovative prowess. They transform ordinary puzzles and hidden object scenes into something truly extraordinary and serene. I loved the first RestorArt and have been waiting very patiently for this game... and it does not disappoint!
You have built a strong reputation for restoring art at Fairwood Hill, and you are moving to Horizon Bay, where artists are already booking appointments left and right.
Every client has a unique situation, requiring a distinct solution for art restoration. This is achieved by solving different puzzles.
🎨PHOTO RETOUCH
This is a Hidden Object Scene in which you are tasked with finding Listed Items, Multiples of Similar/Related Objects, or Items that match a Riddled Clue, such as "Sky's Blazing Star."
This is a Hidden Object Scene in which you are tasked with finding Listed Items, Multiples of Similar/Related Objects, or Items that match a Riddled Clue, such as "Sky's Blazing Star."
🎨TORN PIECES
This is my favorite puzzle!! The goal is to restore the artwork, which only shows a few pieces initially, so you'll have to look for small sections with matching details on the available tiles. As you place a tile correctly, that section will blend with the tile you placed and fill in small areas of the picture. Therefore, you may have tiles that overlap portions of the art as sections are filled in. It's not complicated, but it can be challenging, especially as you progress.
This is my favorite puzzle!! The goal is to restore the artwork, which only shows a few pieces initially, so you'll have to look for small sections with matching details on the available tiles. As you place a tile correctly, that section will blend with the tile you placed and fill in small areas of the picture. Therefore, you may have tiles that overlap portions of the art as sections are filled in. It's not complicated, but it can be challenging, especially as you progress.
🎨BURNT PIECES
This is the same as the Torn Pieces puzzle above, but the artwork has been burned versus torn.
This is the same as the Torn Pieces puzzle above, but the artwork has been burned versus torn.
🎨STICKER SEARCH
In the sticker search puzzles, you remove layers of stickers that match the motif of listed descriptions, such as Feathers, Fruits, Planets, or Gems. Because of the layered effect, you must pay attention to the details that are often partially covered by other stickers. As you remove a category, new categories are added.
In the sticker search puzzles, you remove layers of stickers that match the motif of listed descriptions, such as Feathers, Fruits, Planets, or Gems. Because of the layered effect, you must pay attention to the details that are often partially covered by other stickers. As you remove a category, new categories are added.
🎨STAMP MATCH
The goal is to remove all of the Stamps by matching identical pairs. Just as in the Sticker Search game, the stamps cover the whole scene and have several layers that are exposed as you remove the ones on the top.
The goal is to remove all of the Stamps by matching identical pairs. Just as in the Sticker Search game, the stamps cover the whole scene and have several layers that are exposed as you remove the ones on the top.
🎨COLORING
These are beautiful stained-glass pictures with paint-by-number sections, allowing you to only paint the sections that are shown on the right-hand side. As you complete one group of numbers, others become available, so you can't just click around wildly; you have to search for the available numbers shown.
These are beautiful stained-glass pictures with paint-by-number sections, allowing you to only paint the sections that are shown on the right-hand side. As you complete one group of numbers, others become available, so you can't just click around wildly; you have to search for the available numbers shown.
🎨LOCKED BOXES
This is my favorite feature! It's a puzzle box where you must remove all tiles. The tiles have directional arrows, so it can be quite challenging to remove the tiles in the center if a previous move blocks its directional path. These games progress in difficulty, and I have had to restart more than my fair share of these puzzles!
This is my favorite feature! It's a puzzle box where you must remove all tiles. The tiles have directional arrows, so it can be quite challenging to remove the tiles in the center if a previous move blocks its directional path. These games progress in difficulty, and I have had to restart more than my fair share of these puzzles!
🎨STUDIO UPGRADES
You will collect your fee after each puzzle/restoration is complete, but you'll also collect coins that appear briefly during most of the puzzle games. (You must manually collect the coins with a single click before they disappear). The money you earn allows you to purchase equipment for your new studio. You will also have to purchase a few "tools" during the game as you progress, such as scrapers or specific colors of ink.
You will collect your fee after each puzzle/restoration is complete, but you'll also collect coins that appear briefly during most of the puzzle games. (You must manually collect the coins with a single click before they disappear). The money you earn allows you to purchase equipment for your new studio. You will also have to purchase a few "tools" during the game as you progress, such as scrapers or specific colors of ink.
🎨CONTENT & COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS
You will earn 6 Certificates (Achievements) There are 3 different towns (Rosehills-Ravenwood-Silvergrove) with 27-31 puzzles in each town. There are 10 Music Soundtracks and 24 Extra Puzzle Levels.
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You will earn 6 Certificates (Achievements) There are 3 different towns (Rosehills-Ravenwood-Silvergrove) with 27-31 puzzles in each town. There are 10 Music Soundtracks and 24 Extra Puzzle Levels.
Need more serenity? Head on over to my nature-themed forum, inspired by Park Ranger, for some classic Woodsy excitement. Meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe, chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on in The Woods, so pull up a log, roast some mallows, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
Help Mona restore cosmic balance in a hidden object adventure across magical realms and dimensions!
Overall rating
5
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5
THE NOT-SO-HARMONIOUS CHRONICLES 🧘♀️
PostedMay 8, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
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
2
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5
This is the third game in The Harmony Chronicles, and once again, chaos is about to disrupt Harmony as it ripples throughout the universe. It seems to me that the Harmony Goddess isn't doing a very good job of keeping Harmony Harmonious!
I have been quite impressed with this series. The Hidden Object Scenes are just challenging enough to hold your interest, and you actually look forward to the next scene. The scenes cover an entire room versus a pile of junk on a random table. There are a ton of objects in every scene, which makes items more challenging to spot initially. I love that most of the items are theme-related and realistic. The graphics are clear, and every item is easily recognizable. Most of the scenes are Listed Item Finds, but they break up the monotony with Multiple Item Finds (5 Apples-5 Boots, etc.), Matching Pairs, and Silhouetted Shape Finds as well.
I haven't completed the game, but so far, all of the Puzzle Levels are Fragmented Shapes that you drag to the correct position within a specific shape, such as a crystal ball or a book.
As for the story, there are voiceovers; the characters actually speak, so I'm not sure why they felt the need to include a dialogue box as well?? It gets annoying because you have to specifically click on the words "Click to Continue" at the bottom of the screen to continue. Speaking of annoying...I agree with @jaylake; the Owl character quickly becomes annoying, repeatedly saying, "HOO-HOO mid-sentence...we get the point: he's an owl. I found myself automatically skipping through most of the conversations because there was too much unnecessary dialogue, and I lost interest...plus, I wanted to get to the next HO scene!
I was considering knocking a Star off my rating, not because of the HOO-HOO's or the excessive dialogue...but because they are offering this as a Collector's Edition, yet they don't reveal any of the CE content! The Bonus Content has a tab for Puzzles, Music, and Wallpapers, but when you click on them, the same message appears to inform you that you have to complete the game before you can access any of the content! Sorry, but I refuse to purchase the CE version without this knowledge. How can we be expected to pay twice as much for this CE when, for all we know, the SE version has the same content? Are they the same puzzles available to Replay, or are they new puzzles? Do we get six extra Puzzles? 10 Puzzles, 50 Puzzles, or one lousy puzzle? Personally, I could care less about Wallpapers (they will eventually be available online if you really like them), and I'm certainly not going to play the music in my free time.
So, rather than knocking off a Star from my rating, I will pass on the CE version. By the time the SE version is released, I'll probably lose my enthusiasm and may or may not purchase it, so that's a sale potentially lost...all because they couldn't tell me what I am getting for my 14 bucks! 🧘♀️
When you get done gaming, head on over to my nature-themed forum, inspired by Park Ranger, for some classic Woodsy excitement. Meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe, chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on in The Woods, so pull up a log, roast some mallows, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
Help Park Rangers run a sensational US National Park!
Overall rating
5
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5
FOLLOW ME ⛺🥾🌳🔥🪵🔦🐻🧭 I'M HEADING TO PINECREEK HILLS!
PostedApril 24, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
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
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger is one of the few games that I still look forward to, each and every release...since 2013! Although several developers have tried to replicate this beloved series, none of them have been able to achieve the "It Factor" of our beloved games by the one and only Casual Arts. Pack your bags and buckle up for another amazing Vacation Adventure at Pinehills Creek!
You can play in Casual Mode (untimed-faster hint recharge), Challenge Mode (timed-normal hint recharge), or Extreme (timed mode, all wildlife & recyclables must be found). The Timer counts up, not down, so it's never stressful! In the Extreme Mode, there are 30 Items to find versus 18.
There are 21 Achievements to earn for completing various tasks such as finding Wildlife, buying souvenirs, or finishing a mini-game quickly. You can purchase Park Souvenirs with the points earned and store them in your cabin..
A new feature has been added to find a Rick the Ranger Doll in every scene. Although I love finding Frosty the Snowman in the Christmas Wonderland games, I have to admit that I wasn't crazy about the doll itself. I wish they had chosen something more realistic that is park-related, such as a Ranger's hat, badge, or even the infamous jeep....even better would be some type of cool wildlife animal like a bear.
Each scene has several Wildlife Animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar, and when all the animals have been spotted, the doors will close. There is a Wildlife Notebook that allows you to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found.
You will also be tasked with Recycling cans, bottles, corrugated boxes, and paper found in each scene, and when all recyclables have been found, the recycle Can icon will be displayed as full. Some of the trash items are located within Zoom Zones as well.
There are 16 Photo Op scenes that allow you to take a photo for your Album whenever you see the Camera Icon, so don't forget to keep an eagle eye out for those Photo Ops.
You will earn an Eagle Eye achievement if you don't use either the Hint Magnifying Glass, which shows the location of a single random item, or the Mega Hint feature, which shows the location of all available items from the list. You'll earn a Bronze Star for completing the Search, a Silver Star if you find all Wildlife OR all Recyclable Items, and a Gold Star if you find all Wildlife AND all Recyclable items. (Extreme mode requires you to find all recyclable items & wildlife.)
Words listed in Blue are Tasks that require an interaction of some type, and words in Red are hidden inside or behind things. Most of the scenes have at least one Zoom Zone (indicated by sparkling stars) that has hidden items and sometimes includes Recyclables or Wildlife. Levels can be replayed to better your time/score (timer counts up, not down) or pick up missing recyclable items or wildlife, and the items to find are different each time you replay it.
After each Search Scene, you'll play a Mini-Game such as Placing Map Shapes, Spot The Difference, Word Search, or several different types of Jigsaw Puzzles (Rotate Squares, Swap Tile Sections, Flipsaw, Slider Puzzles, etc.)
Collector's Edition Extras:
30 Main Levels +8 CE Levels, 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player (that familiar Vacation Adventures soundtrack is called Bluewaters Heaven btw) 21 Achievements, 16 Photo Op Screenshots (available in Photo Album) 16 Gift Shop Souvenirs displayed in your cabin, 96 Wildlife Critters to find (available in a Photo Album) 48 Replayable Mini-Games. (8 Jigsaw, 8 Rotate, 8 Flipsaw, 4 Concentration, 4 Spot the Difference, 4 Word Search, 2 Trivia Search, 3 Simple Math Codes, 1 Rotation Rings, 1 Rotate & Flipsaw, 1 traditional Jigsaw, 2 Pick & Place, 2 Sliding Squares)
30 Main Levels +8 CE Levels, 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player (that familiar Vacation Adventures soundtrack is called Bluewaters Heaven btw) 21 Achievements, 16 Photo Op Screenshots (available in Photo Album) 16 Gift Shop Souvenirs displayed in your cabin, 96 Wildlife Critters to find (available in a Photo Album) 48 Replayable Mini-Games. (8 Jigsaw, 8 Rotate, 8 Flipsaw, 4 Concentration, 4 Spot the Difference, 4 Word Search, 2 Trivia Search, 3 Simple Math Codes, 1 Rotation Rings, 1 Rotate & Flipsaw, 1 traditional Jigsaw, 2 Pick & Place, 2 Sliding Squares)
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When you're ready to take a break from playing this amazing game, head on over to my nature-themed forum, inspired by Park Ranger, for some classic Woodsy excitement. Meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe, chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so pull up a log, roast some mallows, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
When you're ready to take a break from playing this amazing game, head on over to my nature-themed forum, inspired by Park Ranger, for some classic Woodsy excitement. Meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe, chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so pull up a log, roast some mallows, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
Ride with Lady Cornelia Darkmoor - aristocrat by day, highwaywoman by night!
Overall rating
5
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5
I BROUGHT A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT AND WON 🖐🏼
PostedMarch 30, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
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
Shadowhand is now officially on my top favorite Solitaire games list because Shadowhand is one bada$$ woman! When I first downloaded this game, I wasn't sure if this battle-type game scenario would appeal to me, but it quickly became a "just one more level" kind of game!
Game Mechanics:
In this game, there are no 10s, Jacks, Queens, or Kings, just cards 0-9. The 0 cards can be played before or after a 9 card, and vice versa. You can also switch to a Large Font card style, which is much easier to see.
In this game, there are no 10s, Jacks, Queens, or Kings, just cards 0-9. The 0 cards can be played before or after a 9 card, and vice versa. You can also switch to a Large Font card style, which is much easier to see.
Difficulty Modes:
Relaxed: Level Goals are optional- Victory guaranteed- Earn 20% more Gold
Normal: Level Goals are optional- Earn 1 Star minimum- Earn normal Gold
Hard: Level Goals are mandatory- Clear all Cards- Earn less Gold
Relaxed: Level Goals are optional- Victory guaranteed- Earn 20% more Gold
Normal: Level Goals are optional- Earn 1 Star minimum- Earn normal Gold
Hard: Level Goals are mandatory- Clear all Cards- Earn less Gold
Level Goals:
There are 22 Chapters with 8 Levels (with the exception of the first few tutorial chapters). Every Chapter has 3 Goals to achieve, such as collecting a specified number of Stars, making a Combo of a specified amount, earning a specified amount of Loot, defeating Boss levels, or finding various lost items that are uncovered while playing.
There are 22 Chapters with 8 Levels (with the exception of the first few tutorial chapters). Every Chapter has 3 Goals to achieve, such as collecting a specified number of Stars, making a Combo of a specified amount, earning a specified amount of Loot, defeating Boss levels, or finding various lost items that are uncovered while playing.
Obstacle Cards:
Locked Cards: Require playing a specified number of Cards with matching icons.
Masquerade Cards: Require being played twice to remove them
Lantern Cards: Require dragging Lanterns to the Lantern Cards
Gunpowder Barrels: Requires dragging the Flaming Torch to ignite
Hedges: Require dragging the Shears to trim
Gaol Doors: Requires dragging Keys to unlock the door
Locked Cards: Require playing a specified number of Cards with matching icons.
Masquerade Cards: Require being played twice to remove them
Lantern Cards: Require dragging Lanterns to the Lantern Cards
Gunpowder Barrels: Requires dragging the Flaming Torch to ignite
Hedges: Require dragging the Shears to trim
Gaol Doors: Requires dragging Keys to unlock the door
Active and Passive Abilities:
As you progress, you can purchase Passive and Active abilities to help you achieve level goals. You start with 3 slots each and eventually earn a fourth slot. These abilities include the ability to remove 1 or 2 cards on the board, reveal facedown cards and deck cards, undo's, a feature that removes a few cards at the beginning of the hand, or the chance to earn more gold or start combos at five cards versus 6.
As you progress, you can purchase Passive and Active abilities to help you achieve level goals. You start with 3 slots each and eventually earn a fourth slot. These abilities include the ability to remove 1 or 2 cards on the board, reveal facedown cards and deck cards, undo's, a feature that removes a few cards at the beginning of the hand, or the chance to earn more gold or start combos at five cards versus 6.
Clothing and Equipment Upgrades:
Characters you meet on your quest will give you clothing and various weapons to help defeat the baddies during Duel levels. Each piece of clothing, as well as the weapons, can be upgraded x7.
Characters you meet on your quest will give you clothing and various weapons to help defeat the baddies during Duel levels. Each piece of clothing, as well as the weapons, can be upgraded x7.
Duel Levels:
Some levels require dueling with various robbers, thieves, pirates, and henchmen. These levels are really just another solitaire level(s) because they are not turn-based levels; the enemy does not actually participate, other than dueling animations after completing the level. After defeating the enemy, you will collect their Loot because that's what Shadowhand does!
Some levels require dueling with various robbers, thieves, pirates, and henchmen. These levels are really just another solitaire level(s) because they are not turn-based levels; the enemy does not actually participate, other than dueling animations after completing the level. After defeating the enemy, you will collect their Loot because that's what Shadowhand does!
Story:
Shadowhand Solitaire has a pretty decent story that unfolds throughout your quest, with lots of twists and turns to the plot. It's obvious that
Grey Alien Games conducted research beforehand to make not only the story authentic but also the clothing attire, dialect, and hierarchy of 18th-century England.
Shadowhand Solitaire has a pretty decent story that unfolds throughout your quest, with lots of twists and turns to the plot. It's obvious that
Grey Alien Games conducted research beforehand to make not only the story authentic but also the clothing attire, dialect, and hierarchy of 18th-century England.
When you get done playing this wonderful solitaire game, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
Can you save familiar stories from an emerging darkness before it’s too late?
Overall rating
2
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5
POUR ME A DIFFERENT CUP OF TEA ALICE 🫖 This isn't my cup of tea, but...
PostedMarch 20, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Since everyone was brutally slamming Friendly Fox for disappointing them with a new Hidden Object Game instead of a HOPA, I had to give it a try to find out for myself. First of all, I don't blame them for trying to make some money with a less costly HOG. HOPAs are more complicated and costly to produce, and they are a smaller company...there are only so many HOPAs they can produce in a year!
Secondly, at the beginning of the game, the developers state that Storykeepers is an Experimental game. Perhaps the developers would benefit more from some constructive criticism from reviewers...what did you like, what did you dislike, what would you like to see changed, or added to make the game more fun, etc.? I see this as a perfect opportunity to help Friendly Fox create something wonderful! (and I happen to know that they are amazing people who do listen).
Although there are no voiceovers, it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. The dialog boxes are easy to read, and they don't overwhelm the player with pages of text to read. You play the role of the legendary Guardian of Storyworld, sworn to protect stories and their characters. When a dark force deceives Alice in Wonderland into opening a cursed music box, her stories, and everyone else's, are in danger! Fortunately, Sherlock Holmes whisks in to help solve the case. (and eventually, other characters join you as well).
The goal is to search Hidden Object Scenes that are tied to a particular Quest or Collection, such as finding an umbrella that may contain clues. Yes, you will be required to search scenes multiple times, but the items to find do change position. The HO scenes vary with Listed Items, Silhouetted Shapes, Multiples, and scenes that require finding items using a flashlight. They have added a good magnifying glass - zoom & drag feature, so items are never too small.
Each Chapter requires finding five quest "Collection items" by searching the HO scenes. When you find five of the Collection items, you click the "Combine" tab to earn Stars that will unlock a new chapter and earn puzzle pieces. There are 220 Collection items to find in total, so the game seems to have a decent length.
I did notice that there are two rabbits in the first HO scene, a brown rabbit and a white rabbit, but only the white rabbit is acceptable. This has always been a pet gaming peeve of mine...Noooo, not that rabbit...
Quest-driven HOs were popular back in the day, but obviously, they weren't popular enough to stand the test of time and slowly faded away. I'm not sure why Friendly Fox chose this style for their first HOG, but sometimes you just have to throw spaghetti at the wall to see if it sticks. If this style of HOG isn't your cup of tea at the tea party, try giving the developers some helpful suggestions of what kind of tea you want them to pour you next time.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
4 Wallpapers, 14 Before/After Concept Art pictures, 6 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 10 Movie Video Cutscenes, 25 Achievements, 294 Puzzle Pieces, and 220 Collection Items.
4 Wallpapers, 14 Before/After Concept Art pictures, 6 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 10 Movie Video Cutscenes, 25 Achievements, 294 Puzzle Pieces, and 220 Collection Items.
After giving this game a whirl, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
Something strange lies beyond the mist.
Overall rating
4
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5
DEJA VU ☁️ COULD YOU BE THE DREAM THAT I ONCE KNEW?
PostedMarch 15, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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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
It's been 20 years since Dorian disappeared. No one believed he was taken by a mysterious fog, even though you remember the details of that fateful night as if it were yesterday. After two decades of searching for your younger brother, you have finally found irrefutable evidence... in the form of a tiny, magical fairy.
The fairy joins you on a magical journey to a distant land, a world created and brought to life by Dorian's imaginative dreams. Upon arrival, it becomes abundantly clear that Dorian's light-hearted, whimsical imagination has turned significantly darker than that of his younger self. Will you be able to save Dorian from his perpetual living nightmare before it's too late?
It's been a little over a decade since Burnt Dreams made its original debut and the first game in the beloved Bridge To Another World series. I can't help but wonder if Remastering a classic HOPA, such as Burnt Dreams, is a wise investment because it reminds us of how interesting games used to be before they became dumbed-down, cookie-cutter clones. Although Friendly Fox games have always been a cut above the rest, Burnt Dreams clearly demonstrates how vastly HOPAs have evolved ...or should I say devolved.
Burnt Dreams has everything you'd expect from a world built by a young child's dreams, including magical creatures, an evil countess, fairies, and even a young, fire-breathing dragon who'll help you find your long-lost brother while sharing a few much-needed sparks along the way.
The Hidden Object Scenes are a mixture of Interactive List finds, and Progressive Interactive Silhouetted Shape finds. Although it's nothing to write home about, I still found them to be quite enjoyable.
The Mini-games, however, are really enjoyable, some of which I haven't played for years! They are easily solvable, but I've never felt that a game had to be a brain-burner to keep me entertained. I loved the butterfly game where you move along the paths to hit each flower without backtracking, and I especially enjoyed placing triangles with partial butterflies of various colors so all three sides matched the surrounding triangles.
There are Collectible Dragons and Morphing Objects in each scene (in the CE version), with a pull-out tab that keeps track of how many are in each scene. I remember the collectibles, but I don't remember the original having morphing objects, so they may have been added to this remastered version??
When you get done playing this wonderful throwback classic, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
What does your future hold? The answers are in the cards…
Overall rating
4
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5
WHEN IN DOUBT...PICK A CARD 🎴🃏🎴
PostedMarch 13, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Holy Missing Twin! I've been a detective so many times I've lost count, but this is the first time a client has actually paid me cold, hard cash for my virtual services! Guess I'm going to have to take this case more seriously now that I've turned pro!
If I'm grading this game on the storyline, I'd only give it three stars because it's basically the same "missing person, something's wrong" plot that requires the services of a top-notched detective (ahem, that's me; I've got the money to prove it). The plot does take a bazaar, otherworldly twist at one point, but for me, it felt out of place given the fact that this game takes place in the year 1919.
What gave this game a bit of a boost for me personally was a variety of puzzles and mini-games that were cleverly used to progress the game. For example, you are tasked with finding a specific address via a navigational interactive, progressive mini-game. The Hidden Object Scenes were very well done, and each one offered a different variation; I particularly enjoyed the Interactive-Progressive HO scene (find an item and use that item in the scene interactively to locate the next item, and so forth)
COLLECTIBLES:
Each scene has 2 Butterflies, one static and one morphing. They were beautiful but fairly easy to spot because of their size and bright colors. There is also a zoom zone Jigsaw Puzzle piece in each scene and a pull-out tab to help you keep track of the collectibles.
Each scene has 2 Butterflies, one static and one morphing. They were beautiful but fairly easy to spot because of their size and bright colors. There is also a zoom zone Jigsaw Puzzle piece in each scene and a pull-out tab to help you keep track of the collectibles.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
This CE version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, Movie Video cutscenes, 18 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 6 replayable Mini-games, 48 Collectible Butterflies (24 Static-24 Morphing), 20 zoom zone Jigsaw Puzzle pieces to assemble a Jigsaw puzzle, a Bonus Chapter (Mistakes of the Past) and an extra HO chapter if you find all collectibles and a built-in Strategy Guide.
This CE version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, Movie Video cutscenes, 18 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 6 replayable Mini-games, 48 Collectible Butterflies (24 Static-24 Morphing), 20 zoom zone Jigsaw Puzzle pieces to assemble a Jigsaw puzzle, a Bonus Chapter (Mistakes of the Past) and an extra HO chapter if you find all collectibles and a built-in Strategy Guide.
When you finish gaming, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or just catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There is always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
A good witch can cast a spell without her wand, but only the best one can do it without her body!
Overall rating
4
/
5
FIRST DOMINI GAME IN A LONG TIME THAT PIQUED MY INTEREST
PostedMarch 9, 2025
pennmom36
fromIt sure would be nice to be able to use contractions and apostrophes in our reviews BF?? Doesn't work
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I have always liked games and shows about Salem witches, so naturally, I was intrigued by this new Domini game. Their games lately have been so simplistic, so I was not expecting much, but to my surprise, Secrets of Salem was a decent game. It did start out pretty generic with the usual locked purse, missing zipper pull, rusty latches, missing wheels, valves, and handles on every freaking door, but then the plot took a 180°, and the puzzles became a bit more intense.
Dakota returns to her hometown of Salem to attend her mother s funeral when things go from bad to worse. Dakota is mortally wounded by an unknown assailant, trapping her between the land of the living and the spirit realm.
Fortunately, her mother s friend Sebille rushes to Dakota s ghostly aid to guide her and help her identify the person responsible for hunting down the witches of Salem.
The only feature I was not crazy about was the Conversation Choices because it does not really change the outcome; it just wastes your time by forcing you to ask meaningless questions that have no bearing on the story.
The Hidden Object Scenes were theme-related, and it felt like they contributed to the story, which often is not the case in a typical Domini Game. Even better, no giant gold stars were awarded afterward! I liked the HOS, where you had to find items that matched the pictures on tarot cards.
At first, the mini-games were simplistic and easily solved with just 2-3 moves, but they eventually became more complex. I particularly liked the puzzle where you had to rotate slots and shift the orange and green balls until the slots were filled with green balls. There are several maze-themed puzzles with slightly different mechanics to make them interesting as well.
Dakota returns to her hometown of Salem to attend her mother s funeral when things go from bad to worse. Dakota is mortally wounded by an unknown assailant, trapping her between the land of the living and the spirit realm.
Fortunately, her mother s friend Sebille rushes to Dakota s ghostly aid to guide her and help her identify the person responsible for hunting down the witches of Salem.
The only feature I was not crazy about was the Conversation Choices because it does not really change the outcome; it just wastes your time by forcing you to ask meaningless questions that have no bearing on the story.
The Hidden Object Scenes were theme-related, and it felt like they contributed to the story, which often is not the case in a typical Domini Game. Even better, no giant gold stars were awarded afterward! I liked the HOS, where you had to find items that matched the pictures on tarot cards.
At first, the mini-games were simplistic and easily solved with just 2-3 moves, but they eventually became more complex. I particularly liked the puzzle where you had to rotate slots and shift the orange and green balls until the slots were filled with green balls. There are several maze-themed puzzles with slightly different mechanics to make them interesting as well.
If you like Salem-related games, too, I recommend Lost Chronicles: Salem, Hidden Mysteries: Salem Secrets, or Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials, which are available here on Big Fish as well.
When you finish gaming, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or just catch up on the latest forum shenanigans s (100% chance of shenanigans). There is always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
Search for hidden objects in comfy locales, with surprises around every corner!
Overall rating
3
/
5
IT WAS FUN FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES UNTIL THE REPETITIVENESS KICKED IN 🏡
PostedMarch 1, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I don't mind a good old-fashioned HOG once in a while, but this series is so simplistic and repetitive that it becomes boring pretty quickly.
The graphics are good enough, and they threw in a bunch of cats and dogs for a cuteness factor, but the scenes themselves have ho-hum themes. Eventually, it becomes nothing more than a clicking game because everything is exactly where you'd expect it to be: a Blender on the kitchen counter, or lawn equipment in a zoom zone outside.
Each level has 3-4 Cats & Dogs to find, all of which are large and easily spotted. There are a few Silhouetted Shape bonus items to find as well...of course there are! The HOs vary with Listed Items, Pictured Items, Silhouetted Shapes, and Multiples of the same item.
After completing a scene, the popup scoring window takes so long you have to glance back at the scene to see if perhaps you missed something...and I'm talking Sloth 🦥 Sloooooow! You can purchase furnishings for your house and patio.
The mini-games are the usual memory match games, placing tokens and/or shapes, etc. There are no surprises, just the usual features that all the other Home/Travel related HOGs have.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
12 Wallpapers, 18 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements, 8 Bonus Levels, 8 Bonus Puzzles, 12 Additional Puzzles, 30 Household decorations to purchase (earn one coin for every 10 points)
12 Wallpapers, 18 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements, 8 Bonus Levels, 8 Bonus Puzzles, 12 Additional Puzzles, 30 Household decorations to purchase (earn one coin for every 10 points)
When you finish gaming, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or just catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I don't recommend this game.
A good witch can cast a spell without her wand, but only the best one can do it without her body!
Overall rating
4
/
5
THIS IS THE 1ST DOMINI GAME I'VE LIKED IN A LONG TIME🧹
PostedFebruary 15, 2025
pennmom36
fromSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...always missed, never forgotten❣️ Loki 07-02-2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I've always liked games and shows about Salem witches, so naturally, I was intrigued by this new Domini game. Their games lately have been so simplistic that I really wasn't expecting much, but to my surprise, it's a decent game. It did start out pretty generic with the usual locked purse, missing zipper pull, rusty latches, missing wheels, valves, and handles on every freakin' door, but then the plot took a 180°, and the puzzles became a bit more intense.
Dakota returns to her hometown of Salem to attend her mother's funeral when things go from bad to worse. Dakota is mortally wounded by an unknown assailant, trapping her between the land of the living and the spirit realm.
Fortunately, her mother's friend Sebille rushes to Dakota's ghostly aid to guide her and help her identify the person responsible for hunting down the witches of Salem.
The only feature I wasn't crazy about was the "Conversation Choices" because it doesn't really change the outcome; it just wastes your time by forcing you to ask meaningless questions that have no bearing on the story.
The Hidden Object Scenes were theme-related, and it felt like they contributed to the story, which often isn't the case in a typical Domini Game. Even better, no giant gold stars were awarded afterward! I liked the HOS, where you had to find items that matched the pictures on tarot cards.
At first, the mini-games were simplistic and easily solved with just 2-3 moves, but they eventually became more complex. I particularly liked the puzzle where you had to rotate slots and shift the orange and green balls until the slots were filled with green balls. There are several maze-themed puzzles with slightly different mechanics to make them interesting as well.
Dakota returns to her hometown of Salem to attend her mother's funeral when things go from bad to worse. Dakota is mortally wounded by an unknown assailant, trapping her between the land of the living and the spirit realm.
Fortunately, her mother's friend Sebille rushes to Dakota's ghostly aid to guide her and help her identify the person responsible for hunting down the witches of Salem.
The only feature I wasn't crazy about was the "Conversation Choices" because it doesn't really change the outcome; it just wastes your time by forcing you to ask meaningless questions that have no bearing on the story.
The Hidden Object Scenes were theme-related, and it felt like they contributed to the story, which often isn't the case in a typical Domini Game. Even better, no giant gold stars were awarded afterward! I liked the HOS, where you had to find items that matched the pictures on tarot cards.
At first, the mini-games were simplistic and easily solved with just 2-3 moves, but they eventually became more complex. I particularly liked the puzzle where you had to rotate slots and shift the orange and green balls until the slots were filled with green balls. There are several maze-themed puzzles with slightly different mechanics to make them interesting as well.
If you like "Salem-related" games, too, I recommend Lost Chronicles: Salem, Hidden Mysteries: Salem Secrets, or Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials, which are available here on Big Fish as well.
When you finish gaming, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement and meet fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or just catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (100% chance of shenanigans). There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab some mallows, pull up a log, pop a squat, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!