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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4710
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 20, 2025
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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
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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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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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
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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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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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!
Something strange lies beyond the mist.
Overall rating
5
/
5
DEJA VU ☁️ COULD YOU BE THE DREAM THAT I ONCE KNEW?
PostedFebruary 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
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
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, 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??
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!
Defeat vampires and uncover collectibles in this playful platformer!
Overall rating
5
/
5
JUST ONE MORE LEVEL ...says me three hours later 🤣
PostedFebruary 12, 2025
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Thank you, Cateia Games, for remastering this classic jump 'n run platformer game. BF needs to offer more games like this to break up the monotony rut they are in! I've been having a blast running from the locals, throwing potions, defeating enemies, collecting coins & diamonds, and searching for hidden areas!
If you own the original version of this game, you'll be pleasantly surprised to see beautifully updated 4K Ultra graphics and features that have been redesigned or reimagined. If you have never played a platformer game, I strongly urge you to give Tibor a whirl because the mechanics are super easy to master, and I guarantee you that you'll be 100% addicted and saying, "Just one more level" all night long. I'd like to add that I was able to use my Xbox controller flawlessly, which made it even easier to navigate.
There are five different worlds: Village, Graveyard, Canyon, Castle, and Forest, as well as a tutorial level to get you started. Each world has dozens of levels with plenty of "Save Points," so you won't have to restart the entire level in the event you lose all your lives. Be on the lookout for letters that spell TIBOR, which unlock Bonus Levels.
Unfortunately, Tibor has become a vampire, so he's on the lam! You'll collect Gold and Silver Coins, Treasure Chests, Money Bags, Diamonds of various sizes, and a variety of potions, some of which restore your health (Red Potions) or Green Potions that can be used to throw at enemies you encounter along the way. Don't forget to look down in search of sparkling hidden areas on each level.
There are lots of Achievements, most of which are percentage-based (20/100 for example). They have included level statistics that keep track of the percentage of level goals achieved in case you want to go back to complete 100% of the level goals before moving on.
Here's to hoping BF will start offering different genres like this in the near future! 🤝🏼
If you can break away from all the excitement of Tibor's anti-vampire village, head on over to our nature-themed forum for some classic Woodsy excitement with 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) 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!
Complete striking works of art and let your creativity shine!
Overall rating
4
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5
COLORS THAT POP! 🖌️🎨
PostedFebruary 10, 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
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Awigor gets it right every time. Awigor always offers unique images filled with vibrant colors that really pop...and if you don't like the "stock" color palette, just switch over to the Freeplay section and create your masterpiece on your own coloring terms!
Unlike the Paint By Numbers series, you can choose any image at any point without having to finish the previous image before moving on to the next one. In Art By Numbers, they don't use thick black lines or ugly shades of dull, drab brown hues, picture after picture. Unlike Paint By Numbers, all of the images are interesting, and you'll have a hard time choosing which picture to color next because there are never gonna be unappealing simplistic images of a boring cup of coffee or a single lemon sitting in the center of the picture ...it's as if Awigor read all the reviews submitted for Paint By Numbers and said, "We can do way better than this, AND we'll go one step further to give these guys all the features they are asking for, and more!"...hmmm, go figure.
Each numbered cell shows how many cells are available and how many remain. You can choose between a pointed paintbrush or a wide brush, which allows you to brushstroke the colors in a more authentic manner. There are several settings available as well, such as switching between a 3D shaded textured mode or a flat, single-color style.
The Freeplay section is my absolute favorite, especially when it's a larger picture with lots of detail. I spend much more time on these images trying to take advantage of shading and contrasting colors. The beauty of this feature is that the possibilities are endless because you pick a colored square and then move a circle around to pinpoint the shades you want within that color's swatch. There is an eyedropper tool that allows you to "grab" a previously painted color, so you don't have to worry about trying to remember a chosen color if you need to reuse it later on. Using this feature also takes longer because you aren't filling in predetermined colors, and the finished product is so much better when you are the color mixologist.
The Freeplay section is my absolute favorite, especially when it's a larger picture with lots of detail. I spend much more time on these images trying to take advantage of shading and contrasting colors. The beauty of this feature is that the possibilities are endless because you pick a colored square and then move a circle around to pinpoint the shades you want within that color's swatch. There is an eyedropper tool that allows you to "grab" a previously painted color, so you don't have to worry about trying to remember a chosen color if you need to reuse it later on. Using this feature also takes longer because you aren't filling in predetermined colors, and the finished product is so much better when you are the color mixologist.
Art By Numbers is designed to be a relaxing Zen game. The relaxing yet upbeat music blends into the background and does its job as intended. The only stress you'll encounter is having to choose which painting to create next!
When you finish your Zen time painting, head on over to my nature-themed forum for some Woodsy-Zen-Time with fellow BF gamers from across the globe. Chat with devs, gather the latest upcoming game info, or catch up on the latest forum shenanigans (always in abundance :) There's always something interesting going on at The Woods, so grab a log and join us for some fun around the campfire @ thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!
Find hidden objects and play mini-games all across gorgeous American vistas!
Overall rating
3
/
5
IS CANADA PART OF AMERICA? 🍁 🇺🇸
PostedFebruary 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
In all fairness, Avi Games may have been referring to North America in the title "Beautiful America," so I'll give this error a pass...even though all the other levels are located in the US. While I'm on a roll, pigeons refer to more than one pigeon, lol.
If you like travel-themed HOGs, I see no reason you wouldn't find this one enjoyable. It has decent graphics and all the usual bling.
However, I'd like to share my personal thoughts about the direction BF has taken recently. I fully understand that there are members who are delighted to see the market flooded with the same HOGs, day after day...and that's perfectly fine. But at the same time, BF has all but pushed HOPA and TM developers out the door, and let's face it, HOPAs are entirely responsible for BF's success. There are tons of sites that offer what BF now offers, but they have NEVER offered exclusive HOPAs because BF cornered that market.
In the past, quality control at BF was stringent, and many developers couldn't even get a foot in the door. BF then shifted its focus to the Casino and Mobile game cash market while letting the few remaining HOPA developers do as they pleased...and they chose to offer less content and poorer quality as they simply copied and pasted from one game to the next...but who could blame them, BF didn't care about them anymore, they had moved on to the next shiny thing.
Developers create games to make money, and they quickly realized they would make the same amount selling simplistic HOGs while spending less on production...that's a no-brainer! So I don't blame the developers for giving us what we pay for!
IS ALL HOPE LOST FOR HOPA FANS?
The answer is YES...and NO. First, we have to realize that developers cannot and will not create the awesome HOPAs we fell in love with in the past for the same price we have been paying in the past, period, end of story! They just don't make enough money at the current price point to create a high-end production game.
The answer is YES...and NO. First, we have to realize that developers cannot and will not create the awesome HOPAs we fell in love with in the past for the same price we have been paying in the past, period, end of story! They just don't make enough money at the current price point to create a high-end production game.
But there still is HOPE. BF has already made a small step toward the solution; they just don't realize it yet. They added a Fun Sized Game category that allows them to sell smaller games at a smaller price point. (now, if they would just go after cool games like the cat-searching games on s-team)
If they can sell smaller games at a Fun-sized price, why can't they sell better HOPAs at a larger price point? It's a win-win for everyone. The developers would win because they could finally make money, new developers would hit the ground running, BF would win big time (and regain the massive amount of members they have lost lately...and members would have the best of both worlds because they still get the normal everyday games at the same price point BUT they would always have the option to pay more if they wanted to play an awesome HOPA!...problem solved, you're welcome ;)
I'd love to hear other suggestions! Stop by and chat for a bit at my nature-themed forum thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!