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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4726
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 21, 2025
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Unwind with an adorable, peaceful puzzle game where simplicity meets creativity.
Overall rating
4
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5
IS BIG FISH FINALLY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX?📦
PostedJuly 21, 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
Hopefully, Big Fish is starting to realize that they aren't offering a lot of variety lately. We keep getting games in the same series, by the same developers, over and over. Occasionally, BF treats us to something different, and My Tiny Room is a perfect example to show die-hard BF fans that there are a ton of different genres available out there...games you may be pleasantly surprised to discover you enjoy!
My Tiny Room is similar to the game Unpacking. It is a Zen game with no rights, no wrongs, and no timer. The only goal is to decorate the tiny rooms of your tiny house by placing furniture and decorations any way you want (as long as they don't overlap.
The Inventory Bar displays three items at a time, starting with furniture, and then the smaller decorations. Simply click on the item and drag it to the desired location, click again to place it. You can rotate the items by pressing E on your keyboard until they are in the correct orientation. You can rearrange or move any of the items as often as you want. The final item to place is an adorable calico kitten!
You can even adjust the natural light and place light bulbs in lamps and select the brightness when the room is completed.
That's about all there is to this game. It may be your cup of tea, it may not, but at least Big Fish is finally offering something different!
Give this game an honest chance and then 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!
Start an unforgettable adventure with this mystical hidden object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
I'M STILL DIGGING THIS "THINKING" KIND OF GAME! 🔮
PostedJuly 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
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Magnussoft deserves kudos for its creativity in this HOG as it features amazing graphics, interesting puzzles (some I have never played before), a great variety of Hidden Object Scenes, and yes...it even has a nice story, albeit one that requires reading dialogue text. Its "Out-of-Box" features require a bit of thinking and tinkering, something that has been lacking in recent games.
THE PLOT THICKENS:
The King releases you from a jail cell in exchange for... well, let's just say it's because you're expendable and because all the previous knights have failed their mission to stop an evil sorcerer from unleashing the dark powers of the Black Crystal.
The King releases you from a jail cell in exchange for... well, let's just say it's because you're expendable and because all the previous knights have failed their mission to stop an evil sorcerer from unleashing the dark powers of the Black Crystal.
ADVENTURES & QUESTS:
Your adventure begins as you make your way to various towns located on your handy map. Along the way, you will meet various characters that, of course, have a dilemma of some sort that requires your unique set of skills.
Your adventure begins as you make your way to various towns located on your handy map. Along the way, you will meet various characters that, of course, have a dilemma of some sort that requires your unique set of skills.
What sets this game apart from the pile of HOGs we have been offered in abundance lately is that you must scour the scene for active areas, speak to various characters, and then figure out what needs to be done to accomplish the tasks. What I found even more interesting was the fact that I had to reexamine the same scene after doing a specific action. For example, a character may not have a conversation prompt until I have found an inventory item.
HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
First of all, some of these scenes are incredibly beautiful and filled with colorful butterflies, unicorns, and magical creatures (let's give the developers some credit for having such an imagination). Some of the HO scenes have objects that can be moved out of the way, revealing additional objects. Each scene varies with Listed Items, Multiples of the Same Object, Silhouetted Shapes, and even Riddled Descriptions.
First of all, some of these scenes are incredibly beautiful and filled with colorful butterflies, unicorns, and magical creatures (let's give the developers some credit for having such an imagination). Some of the HO scenes have objects that can be moved out of the way, revealing additional objects. Each scene varies with Listed Items, Multiples of the Same Object, Silhouetted Shapes, and even Riddled Descriptions.
MINI-GAMES:
I have enjoyed the mini-games offered in this game because, although they weren't difficult, many of them require a little thought. One of my favorite puzzles required making 25 distinct connections between two identically-colored orbs. The line can be short or long and can wrap around other orbs on a grid, using the white orbs as connectors... super fun!
I have enjoyed the mini-games offered in this game because, although they weren't difficult, many of them require a little thought. One of my favorite puzzles required making 25 distinct connections between two identically-colored orbs. The line can be short or long and can wrap around other orbs on a grid, using the white orbs as connectors... super fun!
COLLECTOR'S EDITION VERSION EXTRAS:
Bonus Chapter, 67 Music Soundtracks, 5 Artwork pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 24 Replayable Mini-games, 26 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes.
Bonus Chapter, 67 Music Soundtracks, 5 Artwork pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 24 Replayable Mini-games, 26 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes.
Give this game an honest chance and then 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!
Rescue and care for unique pets in this nice and cozy hidden object game!
Overall rating
1
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5
I'VE BEEN A BAD PUP & I'M STUCK IN COOP'S CORNER
PostedJuly 6, 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
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I would have given this game at least 3-4 Stars, but like everyone else, I'm stuck in Coop's Corner and unable to progress. I actually waited until the patch update was offered on the Game Manager before playing it, as I had read previous complaints, but even after the update, it still isn't working. I find it hard to imagine that anyone from Big Fish bothered to vet this game before releasing it, let alone the fact that Domini/Relax Games had to have known this was an issue.
There are 36 levels total, 10 of which are CE Bonus Levels. There are no voiceovers, just dialogue text, but I found it a bit odd that the main character laughs in a Russian voice at the end of the intro.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Listed Items, Pictured Items, Keywords in Sentences, Replace Items back into the scene, Multiples of the Same Item, Matching Pairs, Swatches, and Silhouetted Shapes. Some of the scenes also feature a Collectible Object.
The Mini-Games can be played in Easy or Hard Mode. They are quick games such as Spot the Difference, Rotate & Arrange objects into a suitcase, or the infamous picture of Coop, where you are required to swap pieces along a track to complete a picture. The problem is that after completing the puzzle, nothing happens, and you can't move to the next level no matter what you do.
Collector's Edition Extras:
10 Bonus Levels, 5 Music, 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 23 Achievements, 15 Collectibles, 16 Boudoir Items to purchase for your backyard... which has nothing to do with a boudoir??
10 Bonus Levels, 5 Music, 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 23 Achievements, 15 Collectibles, 16 Boudoir Items to purchase for your backyard... which has nothing to do with a boudoir??
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 don't recommend this game.
Help Mona restore cosmic balance in a hidden object adventure across magical realms and dimensions!
Overall rating
4
/
5
THE NOT-SO-HARMONIOUS CHRONICLES
PostedJuly 5, 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
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 take place across an entire room rather than just 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... 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 because they are really enjoyable!
I was considering knocking a Star off my rating of the CE version, not because of the HOO-HOO's or the excessive dialogue...but because they are offering a Collector's Edition without revealing 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!
I refused 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 couldn't have cared 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.
When you finish 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
I recommend this game!
Deadly predictions in New Orleans set the stage in this hidden object mystery game!
Overall rating
1
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5
IT DOESN'T NEED A STRATEGY GUIDE, IT NEEDS A RESURRECTION!❤️🩹
PostedJuly 5, 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
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This is a challenging game to play, but it isn't because it's missing a strategy guide. I've played some pretty boring games in the past, but this game was a downright snoozefest.💤
Clearly, at this point, the developers are putting forth no effort toward the gameplay or storyline, AND they are testing the waters to see how much...or how little they can get away with, in terms of content in a new game.
Once again, we play the role of a journalist who is investigating claims that a wicked witch has gone on a murderous rampage. Apparently, the developers had an "it's good enough" mentality and didn't care enough to fix the voiceover audio. The journalist's voice is loud and clear, but you'll be hard-pressed to hear or understand what the Fortune Teller has to say as she whispers as quietly as Gus the mouse from Cinderella.
There are no gameplay options, so you're forced to click all over each scene in search of an active area. Under most circumstances, I would find this to be a nice throwback feature that makes my gaming more challenging; however, due to the cookie-cutter storyline, boring tasks, and features, it simply made the game drag along at a snail's pace.
The bottom line is that developers aren't motivated to create decent HOPAs at a 40/60 split of 14 bucks...who can blame them? I strongly urge Big Fish to add a "Premium Game" price point and give developers an opportunity (And A Motive) to create better games for a larger slice of the pie...OTHERWISE, at this pace, everyone loses! The Developers, not to mention Big Fish Games, will never regain their reputation or their dignity by offering games of this caliber!
While I'm on a complaining roll...wouldn't it be awesome if there was a way to opt out of installing that stupid "other games" Big Fish icon every time we download a 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 in The Woods, so pull up a log, roast some mallows, and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I don't recommend this game.
Explore Usher’s secrets in a gothic hidden object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
NOT BAD - NOT GREAT EITHER
PostedJune 22, 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
CrispApp released this game three years ago (as an SE version). Is BF that far behind schedule, or are they just desperate to find games to fill their daily slots...you know, the slots that used to be filled with amazing HOPA games? Maybe it's time to give HOPA developers a bigger slice of the pie so they can earn a living and have a motive to develop games for BF.
The story is a bit weak, but that's often the case with Hidden Object Games. You are heading to visit a long-time friend, Roderick Usher ("The Fall of the House of Usher"), but strange things happen before you reach the mansion.
There are 22 HO levels, and each level has 4 Achievements to earn by replaying the scene in different modes and completing a puzzle until all Stars/percentages have been filled. There is a Listed Mode, a Silhouetted Shape Mode, a Night Mode (which is more of a colorless mode than a scene in the dark), and a side-by-side Spot the Difference Mode.
The objects to find are different each time you replay the scene, and the objects change location and placement in an effort to make the game less repetitive. Each scene has a theme-related jigsaw variation as well, such as Rotating & Swapping Square Tiles or a classic Jigsaw Puzzle, which unfortunately doesn't have a rotation feature, but the puzzle pieces have unique tab shapes.
The graphics are decent, but the objects are just random objects that have nothing to do with the scene or the Edgar Allan Poe plot. Each scene only has a handful of items to find, and you get more points for finding items back-to-back quickly. It's not a bad game if you enjoy HOGS that require repeating the scene multiple times.
From what I can tell, the only Collector's Edition extras in the CE version are 11 Jigsaw Puzzles...are they worth an extra 7 bucks?
Head on over to my nature-themed forum inspired by Park Ranger, and join our latest MCF Expedition to Fragments of Truth! 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
Start an unforgettable adventure with this mystical hidden object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
A VERY WELL-MADE HOG WITH GREAT FEATURES 🔮
PostedJune 22, 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
/
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
No one said this was a HOPA, so I'm a little floored that Adventures & Quests could crush someone's dreams?? Honestly, Magnussoft deserves kudos because it has amazing graphics, interesting puzzles (some I have never played before), a great variety of Hidden Object Scenes, and yes...it even has a nice story, albeit one that requires reading dialogue text.
THE PLOT THICKENS:
The King releases you from a jail cell in exchange for... well, let's just say it's because you're expendable and because all the previous knights have failed their mission to stop an evil sorcerer from unleashing the dark powers of the Black Crystal.
The King releases you from a jail cell in exchange for... well, let's just say it's because you're expendable and because all the previous knights have failed their mission to stop an evil sorcerer from unleashing the dark powers of the Black Crystal.
ADVENTURES & QUESTS:
Your adventure begins as you make your way to different towns located on your handy map. Along the way, you will meet various characters that, of course, have a dilemma of some sort that requires your unique set of skills.
Your adventure begins as you make your way to different towns located on your handy map. Along the way, you will meet various characters that, of course, have a dilemma of some sort that requires your unique set of skills.
What sets this game apart from the pile of HOGs we have been offered in abundance lately is that you must scour the scene for active areas, speak to various characters, and then figure out what needs to be done to accomplish the tasks. What I found even more interesting was the fact that I had to reexamine the same scene after doing a specific action. For example, a character may not have a conversation prompt until I have found an inventory item.
HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
First of all, some of these scenes are incredibly beautiful and filled with colorful butterflies, unicorns, and magical creatures (let's give the developers some credit for having such an imagination). Some of the HO scenes have objects that can be moved out of the way, revealing additional objects. Each scene varies with Listed Items, Multiples of the Same Object, Silhouetted Shapes, and even Riddled Descriptions.
First of all, some of these scenes are incredibly beautiful and filled with colorful butterflies, unicorns, and magical creatures (let's give the developers some credit for having such an imagination). Some of the HO scenes have objects that can be moved out of the way, revealing additional objects. Each scene varies with Listed Items, Multiples of the Same Object, Silhouetted Shapes, and even Riddled Descriptions.
MINI-GAMES:
I have enjoyed the mini-games offered in this game because, although they weren't difficult, many of them require a little thought. One of my favorite puzzles required making 25 different connections between two identically-colored orbs. The line can be short or long, and can go around other orbs on a grid using the white orbs as connectors...super fun!
I have enjoyed the mini-games offered in this game because, although they weren't difficult, many of them require a little thought. One of my favorite puzzles required making 25 different connections between two identically-colored orbs. The line can be short or long, and can go around other orbs on a grid using the white orbs as connectors...super fun!
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
Bonus Chapter, 67 Music Soundtracks, 5 Artwork pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 24 Replayable Mini-games, 26 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes.
Bonus Chapter, 67 Music Soundtracks, 5 Artwork pictures, 9 Wallpapers, 24 Replayable Mini-games, 26 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes.
Give this game an honest chance and then 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!
Dive into a high-stakes hidden object investigation to uncover secrets and solve puzzles in a glitzy casino!
Overall rating
3
/
5
I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH MY HANDS 👐🏼
PostedJune 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
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The game's title sounded amazing, so I didn't hesitate to hit the download button when the CE was released. Right from the start, the game felt awkward because the introductory music sounded like the theme from the Halloween movies, but as soon as the characters started popping up with their dialogue boxes, it was quiet as a mouse...no voiceovers, no background music, no sounds whatsoever! I turned up my volume, but it was still utter silence. I clicked through tons of dialogue boxes between two characters before the background music kicked in again, but sound, or lack thereof, isn't a deal-breaker, so I proceeded to the HO scenes...
There are 10 Chapters, and each chapter has about four different HO scenes. The Hidden Objects are thrown about an entire room. Some of the items to find are not proportional, for example, a Hex Nut may be larger than a four-leaf clover, and as mentioned above, the scenes are pretty blurry, but the items are just spewn about (versus actually "hidden") so they are easily spotted, even without the use of a magnifying glass.
UPDATE: The graphics appear to look a bit better in this Standard Edition version after the developer fixed the blurriness issue within the HO scenes.
Each HO scene has a Morphing Coin that reveals the victim's backstory. After completing a chapter, you "Investigate" the scene by playing a simplistic mini-game or two, such as a jigsaw puzzle, rotating & swapping tiles, or matching identical poker chips. I don't think mini-games have to be super complex to be enjoyable, so this wasn't a deal-breaker either.
There was so much opportunity lost here in a game whose title alone was intriguing! The story begins with a crime that takes place in a Casino. Each HO scene was located in the Casino, yet every single HO object was a random object that had been added to every HOG since the early 2000s.
Instead of searching for items related to a crime, I was forced to stare at a room cluttered with the same random junk in every scene...junk that had nothing to do with a Casino, a Crime, an Investigation, or anything even remotely close to the game's title...does every scene have to have a hat, purse, chest, cupcake, stapler, false teeth, a hex nut, or a medieval ball & chain?
Instead of collecting clues that may be related to the crime and coming up with a deduction by solving a crime-themed logic-type game, I just matched identical poker chips and called it a day.
The game sounded so promising, but for me, it was just another old-school HOG that quickly became repetitive, so unfortunately, I will pass on this one.
Collector's Edition Extras:
A second "crime" with 10 additional chapters (The Chip Caper Case) and 8 Music Soundtracks.
A second "crime" with 10 additional chapters (The Chip Caper Case) and 8 Music Soundtracks.
Why not 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 don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
5
/
5
THE PROFESSIONALS ARE AT THE TABLE NOW AS FIVE-BN DEMONSTRATES WHAT A REAL HOPA LOOKS LIKE!🥇
PostedJune 12, 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
/
5
Artifact Seekers introduces a new concept for Five-BN Games, specifically designed for puzzle lovers. However, this is still a "Hidden Object Adventure" game with the beloved dynamics we've all come to appreciate!
To be honest, the game begins with a somewhat cheesy introduction. It features a young vlogger who works on the set of a new reality TV show called "Artifact Seekers." The vlogger shares some behind-the-scenes footage from the production.
You will play this new reality TV game show by selecting one of 16 different couples. The goal of the game is to find a specific Artifact while scoring more than the other couples.
Eventually, you will travel to different countries/locations to search for other artifacts. All 16 couples are listed on a leaderboard to compare team stats, which leads me to wonder if this will be an actual multi-player game elsewhere. As the competition begins, you'll search the scenes for inventory items and clues in the same fashion as a typical Five-BN game.
Eventually, you will travel to different countries/locations to search for other artifacts. All 16 couples are listed on a leaderboard to compare team stats, which leads me to wonder if this will be an actual multi-player game elsewhere. As the competition begins, you'll search the scenes for inventory items and clues in the same fashion as a typical Five-BN game.
Each scene has a Morphing Object, and there is a whole slew of Collectibles, just as we have come to expect from our beloved "Master of HOPA" developer (just sit back, take notes, listen, and learn, D & E Games). Finding some of the Morphing Objects isn't easy because this developer is also a "Master of Disguise" when it comes to shape-shifting objects. A morphing object can be something as simple as a seashell or as obscure as a decorative element or part of the scenery.
If you're having trouble locating the morphing objects, consider adjusting the cursor settings in the custom settings menu. You can enable or disable the option that changes the cursor to a hand when it hovers over a morphing object. As you continue, you'll encounter a feature that rewards your team with bonus stars for collecting all 12 morphing objects
Artifact Seekers, with its Reality Game Show theme, features a few more puzzles than a typical Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure (HOPA) game. However, most of the puzzles are easily solved, although some may require a bit more patience to complete. You have the option to skip any of the puzzles, which in theory, would result in a lower ranking in the contest. However, some puzzles are optional quests that reward you with bonus stars in the competition. These optional puzzles are marked with a star and are typically grouped in sets of five different puzzles.
These puzzles are enjoyable and manageable; some involve matching identical runes, while others are more intricate, requiring a bit of patience. For example, you may need to guide a token around the board to collect shaped tiles in a specific pattern. While this isn’t difficult, it may take a few attempts to determine the correct sequence of tiles to pick up.
Personally, I love the Artifact Seekers theme because it allows us to travel to different countries in search of cultural artifacts, giving us the opportunity to meet Indigenous people with vastly different cultures—all in one game! Bravo, Five-BN Games!
I recommend this game!
Explore Usher’s secrets in a gothic hidden object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2022 AT ITS FINEST⏱️
PostedMay 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
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
CrispApp released this game three years ago (as an SE version). Is BF that far behind schedule, or are they just desperate to find games to fill their daily slots...you know, the slots that used to be filled with amazing HOPA games? Maybe it's time to give HOPA developers a bigger slice of the pie so they can earn a living and have a motive to develop games for BF.
The story is a bit weak, but that's often the case with Hidden Object Games. You are heading to visit a long-time friend, Roderick Usher ("The Fall of the House of Usher"), but strange things happen before you reach the mansion.
There are 22 HO levels, and each level has 4 Achievements to earn by replaying the scene in different modes and completing a puzzle until all Stars/percentages have been filled. There is a Listed Mode, a Silhouetted Shape Mode, a Night Mode (which is more of a colorless mode than a scene in the dark), and a side-by-side Spot the Difference Mode.
The objects to find are different each time you replay the scene, and the objects change location placement in an effort to make the game less repetitive. Each scene has a theme-related jigsaw variation as well, such as Rotating & Swapping Square Tiles or a classic Jigsaw Puzzle, which unfortunately doesn't have a rotation feature, but the puzzle pieces have unique tab shapes.
The graphics are decent, but the objects are just random objects that have nothing to do with the scene or the Edgar Allan Poe plot. Each scene only has a handful of items to find, and you get more points for finding items back-to-back quickly. It's not a bad game if you enjoy HOGS that require repeating the scene multiple times.
From what I can tell, the only Collector's Edition extras are 11 Jigsaw Puzzles...are they worth an extra 7 bucks?
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I recommend this game!