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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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Enjoy many new Clutter variations mixed in with your old favorites for a quest you'll never forget!
Overall rating
5
/
5
120 of 137 found this review helpful
ANOTHER CLUTTER MASTERPIECE!
PostedSeptember 14, 2020
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Just when I get things all nice and tidy, along comes another ridiculously Xtreme Clutter version that's absolutely maddening! Don't worry, because once again, Joe has thought about every type of Clutter player and has added options to allow you to customize the degree of madness you want while de-cluttering the clutter :)
You Can Choose from 3 Cursor sizes in Red, Green, and Blue and you can also customize the following:
*Timer: enable/disable timer.
*Starter Hints: enable/disable Match Hints if you stall a little too long.
*Unlimited Hints: enable/disable unlimited hints mode.
*Click Penalty: enable/disable penalties for misclicks.
*Slider Puzzles (in Quest Mode) allows you to bypass Slider Puzzles.
*Tips & Tricks: enable/disable commentary w/ tips & tricks.
*Colorize Toggle: de-color your clutter world.
*Shadow Toggle: enable/disable Silhouettes in pop-up boxes.
*Story: enable/disable the Story Joe has worked so hard on?
*Tall & Wide: enable/disable the latest Clutter variation, never!
*Chaos Toggle: enable/disable the hectic chaos of moving objects, demons begone!
*Starter Hints: enable/disable Match Hints if you stall a little too long.
*Unlimited Hints: enable/disable unlimited hints mode.
*Click Penalty: enable/disable penalties for misclicks.
*Slider Puzzles (in Quest Mode) allows you to bypass Slider Puzzles.
*Tips & Tricks: enable/disable commentary w/ tips & tricks.
*Colorize Toggle: de-color your clutter world.
*Shadow Toggle: enable/disable Silhouettes in pop-up boxes.
*Story: enable/disable the Story Joe has worked so hard on?
*Tall & Wide: enable/disable the latest Clutter variation, never!
*Chaos Toggle: enable/disable the hectic chaos of moving objects, demons begone!
There are over 1700 puzzles in this Xtreme edition which allows you can place a Star on your favorite levels and they can all be replayed. There are some old and new Clutter styles such as See 2, Match 2 (match 2 identical objects) Mah Jong Influenced levels where you remove photos w/ Mah Jong rules applied, Fantastic Fours where you find 4 design sections to a sphere, Round & Round Octagon where you find matching discs within two moving circles (you can adjust the speed of the moving circles) Hunting vs. Finding where you have to "hunt" for the matches, and one of my favorites, Clutter Tiles where you find matching circular tiles.
To break up the monotony, there are tons of puzzles like sliders and tile swap puzzles but these are no ordinary puzzles, these are puzzles that will test the will of the most seasoned die-hard puzzle geeks, and I love the. Thanks, Joe! :)
CLUTTER SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Clutter (February 8-2011) 3.4
2-Clutter II: He Said, She Said (May 8-2012) 3.9
3-Clutter III: Who Is The Void (February 10-2014) 4.1
4-Clutter IV: Minigame Madness ((October 14-2014) 4.1
5-Clutter V: Welcome To Clutterville (September 16-2015) 4.4
6-Clutter VI: Leigh's Story (November 7-2016) 4.4
7-Clutter Infinity: Joe's Ultimate Quest (September 13-2017) 4.3
8-Clutter 1000 (March 20-2019) 3.6
9-Clutter IX: Clutter IXtreme (December 31-2019) 4.5
10-Clutter Evolution: Beyond Xtreme (September 14-2020) n/a
by: Puzzles by Joe
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Clutter (February 8-2011) 3.4
2-Clutter II: He Said, She Said (May 8-2012) 3.9
3-Clutter III: Who Is The Void (February 10-2014) 4.1
4-Clutter IV: Minigame Madness ((October 14-2014) 4.1
5-Clutter V: Welcome To Clutterville (September 16-2015) 4.4
6-Clutter VI: Leigh's Story (November 7-2016) 4.4
7-Clutter Infinity: Joe's Ultimate Quest (September 13-2017) 4.3
8-Clutter 1000 (March 20-2019) 3.6
9-Clutter IX: Clutter IXtreme (December 31-2019) 4.5
10-Clutter Evolution: Beyond Xtreme (September 14-2020) n/a
by: Puzzles by Joe
I recommend this game!
A geological adventure into a secret world inside our planet!
Overall rating
3
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5
75 of 86 found this review helpful
HUMANS SURE HAVE A WAY OF MESSING WITH HUMANITY
PostedSeptember 11, 2020
pennmom36
fromTwo steps forward, one step back. Or is it one step forward and two steps back. Or just a jump to the left, and a step to the right?
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & some of the CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +9 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
(including completion of all mini-games & some of the CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +9 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
Hidden deep within the Earth's crust are three worlds, The Underground World, the World of Prophecies, and the Meridian World. The inhabitants of this world know that one day humans will enter their world and steal their Magical Crystals which will evoke deadly wars between the worlds until all humanity is destroyed. The prophecy may have already begun because today Simon and Olivia have just discovered the Underground World.
This is a beautiful game but holy Jules Verne, all you are doing is going back and forth to and fro like a Journey to the Center of the Earth and Back, only not as fun or interesting after a billion times! Hope you like clearing smoke, even Domini knows it was excessively used because they say "I've got to clear more smoke!" Have you run out of ideas? It sure seems that way because the games are always the same scenario with the same tasks, but at least you didn't make me do it for 8 chapters this time, so thank heavens for that!
Gadgets/Helper:
No Gadgets or Helpers!
Collectibles & Morphing Objects (CE Version Only):
There are Morphing Crystal Birds (with descriptions) that morph between a crystal and 15 beautiful birds. They morph at a nice rate of speed but they are rather small and may be challenging to spot for some individuals. There are also 15 various Backpack Items that seem rather out of place with the whole otherworldly, fantasy-themed scenario, to me when you have a beautiful crystal cockatoo sitting next to a flashlight? As usual, there are 70 Zoom Zone Coins that can be used to purchase 15 Garden Decorations that are just crammed in the middle of a scene and it doesn't appear that anyone got super creative with the decorations. There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings as well.
No Gadgets or Helpers!
Collectibles & Morphing Objects (CE Version Only):
There are Morphing Crystal Birds (with descriptions) that morph between a crystal and 15 beautiful birds. They morph at a nice rate of speed but they are rather small and may be challenging to spot for some individuals. There are also 15 various Backpack Items that seem rather out of place with the whole otherworldly, fantasy-themed scenario, to me when you have a beautiful crystal cockatoo sitting next to a flashlight? As usual, there are 70 Zoom Zone Coins that can be used to purchase 15 Garden Decorations that are just crammed in the middle of a scene and it doesn't appear that anyone got super creative with the decorations. There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings as well.
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 14 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter and an alternate Match 3 Game available, which btw, doesn't allow you to make consecutive matches quickly. (you have to wait for all tiles to stop falling before you can make the next match which makes the game seem sooo slooowww) There are a ton of Keywords in Sentence Finds which were super easy and super boring. There were also Interactive Listed Item Finds, Combo Silhouetted Shape Finds, scenes that required placing Stencils over Objects in the scene, Choosing missing words and then finding 3 related items, and a pop-up Storybook Silhouetted Shape Finds...all of the items can literally be found within seconds.
There are 14 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter and an alternate Match 3 Game available, which btw, doesn't allow you to make consecutive matches quickly. (you have to wait for all tiles to stop falling before you can make the next match which makes the game seem sooo slooowww) There are a ton of Keywords in Sentence Finds which were super easy and super boring. There were also Interactive Listed Item Finds, Combo Silhouetted Shape Finds, scenes that required placing Stencils over Objects in the scene, Choosing missing words and then finding 3 related items, and a pop-up Storybook Silhouetted Shape Finds...all of the items can literally be found within seconds.
Mini-Games:
There are 20 Mini-Games +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter. You can choose to play them in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode and you can choose which mode to have them start out in the Custom Setting (you can still switch between modes for each individual game) Below are a few of my personal favorites:
There are 20 Mini-Games +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter. You can choose to play them in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode and you can choose which mode to have them start out in the Custom Setting (you can still switch between modes for each individual game) Below are a few of my personal favorites:
1-Swap crystals to match the picture (hard mode: 1 affects others)
2-Adjust the pipes so the fuel bypasses 2 pressure gauges & fills all 3 barrels, select a pipe to rotate it, select valves to release fuel. LOVED this game.
3-Enter numbers so none of the columns, rows, or connected lines have duplicate numbers.
2-Adjust the pipes so the fuel bypasses 2 pressure gauges & fills all 3 barrels, select a pipe to rotate it, select valves to release fuel. LOVED this game.
3-Enter numbers so none of the columns, rows, or connected lines have duplicate numbers.
Bonus Chapter (CE Version Only)
This chapter enlightens us on how the one and only human, Etien Verne (any relation to Jules Verne?) came to live in the Underground World. I was completely bored by this point and simply checked the statistics and gave up. I was completely over the back and forth nonsense that Domini just can't seem to figure out. This is an above-average-length chapter but average-length chapter for Domini (because you repeat the same task and go back & forth a billion times) spanning over 9 scene locations with 7 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes, You will continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Crystal Birds, 5 Backpack Items, and 10 Zoom Zone Coins (of varying amounts) which allows you to purchase the final Garden Decorations.
This chapter enlightens us on how the one and only human, Etien Verne (any relation to Jules Verne?) came to live in the Underground World. I was completely bored by this point and simply checked the statistics and gave up. I was completely over the back and forth nonsense that Domini just can't seem to figure out. This is an above-average-length chapter but average-length chapter for Domini (because you repeat the same task and go back & forth a billion times) spanning over 9 scene locations with 7 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes, You will continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Crystal Birds, 5 Backpack Items, and 10 Zoom Zone Coins (of varying amounts) which allows you to purchase the final Garden Decorations.
Collector's Edition Extra's: (CE version only)
19 Wallpapers, 34 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 29 Movie Video Cutscenes, 40 Achievements, 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 18 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Crystal Birds,15 Backpack Items, a gazillion Missing Notes, 70 Zoom-Zone Coins, 15 Garden Decorations (purchase with coins) 4 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
19 Wallpapers, 34 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 29 Movie Video Cutscenes, 40 Achievements, 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 18 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Crystal Birds,15 Backpack Items, a gazillion Missing Notes, 70 Zoom-Zone Coins, 15 Garden Decorations (purchase with coins) 4 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
LABYRINTHS OF THE WORLD SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Shattered Souls (October 5-2014) 4.3
2-Forbidden Muse (July 12-2015) 3.4
3-Changing the Past (February 7-2016) 3.4
4-Stonehenge Legend (September 4-2016) 3.7
5-Secrets of Easter Island (February 3-2017) 3.7
6-The Devil's Tower (May 28-2017) 3.6
7-A Dangerous Game (February 2-2018) 3.9
8-When Worlds Collide (July 13-2018) 4.3
9-Lost Island (February 8-2019) 4.3
10-Fool's Gold (September 6-2019) 3.6
11-The Wild Side (January 30-2020) 4.6
12-Hearts of the World (September 11-2020) n/a
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Shattered Souls (October 5-2014) 4.3
2-Forbidden Muse (July 12-2015) 3.4
3-Changing the Past (February 7-2016) 3.4
4-Stonehenge Legend (September 4-2016) 3.7
5-Secrets of Easter Island (February 3-2017) 3.7
6-The Devil's Tower (May 28-2017) 3.6
7-A Dangerous Game (February 2-2018) 3.9
8-When Worlds Collide (July 13-2018) 4.3
9-Lost Island (February 8-2019) 4.3
10-Fool's Gold (September 6-2019) 3.6
11-The Wild Side (January 30-2020) 4.6
12-Hearts of the World (September 11-2020) n/a
by: Domini Games
Can you uncover and stop a dangerous menace terrorizing new cadets?
Overall rating
4
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5
162 of 194 found this review helpful
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO SCHOOL, HOPE THESE CADETS HAVE AWESOME TOOLS
PostedSeptember 10, 2020
pennmom36
fromWhy doesn’t the elephant a computer? Because it's afraid of the mouse! What's large, grey & wears glass slippers? Cinderelephant. What do you get when you cross an elephant with a kangaroo? Great big holes all over Australia.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Completed Game approximately 4 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Main Game Scene Locations +7 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Main Game Scene Locations +7 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
The Mystery Trackers Training Camp doesn't officially start until tomorrow but two of your students have already created a situation of monstrous proportions. It seems that Cadets Black and Slate have stumbled upon an abandoned Mystery Trackers facility, but what they found inside is now outside and definitely out of control!
Helper/Gadget:
I can't imagine playing a Mystery Trackers game without my partner Elf, nonetheless, you do get the option of abandoning Elf in a hot car? Man, that's brutal! If you do decide to do the right thing (no pressure...he's getting old...just look at the poor baby :) Elf is used 4 times in the Main Game and 0 times in the Bonus Chapter. There is a second gadget, Spectral Goggles, but those are only used twice in the first chapter.
I can't imagine playing a Mystery Trackers game without my partner Elf, nonetheless, you do get the option of abandoning Elf in a hot car? Man, that's brutal! If you do decide to do the right thing (no pressure...he's getting old...just look at the poor baby :) Elf is used 4 times in the Main Game and 0 times in the Bonus Chapter. There is a second gadget, Spectral Goggles, but those are only used twice in the first chapter.
Morphing Objects/Collectibles: (CE version only)
The Strategy Guide claims that there are Collectibles in Red but it doesn't show any collectibles circled in red nor do any collectibles appear in any of the scenes that I found? There are 27 Morphing Objects that morph at medium speed but they do morph into a similar object to make it less obvious. Most of the Zoom Zones have a Jigsaw Puzzle Piece that allows you to complete a single Screensaver. Looks like we just have to accept that less is more nowadays?
The Strategy Guide claims that there are Collectibles in Red but it doesn't show any collectibles circled in red nor do any collectibles appear in any of the scenes that I found? There are 27 Morphing Objects that morph at medium speed but they do morph into a similar object to make it less obvious. Most of the Zoom Zones have a Jigsaw Puzzle Piece that allows you to complete a single Screensaver. Looks like we just have to accept that less is more nowadays?
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 12 Hidden Object Scenes +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter. I felt that Elephant upped their game with the HO's by adding more of an interesting variety and doing a better job of not making the items stick out like a sore thumb. There are Interactive List Finds, Multiples of Items Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, they brought back the infamous HO's where you find 5 items to use on a portion of the inventory bar to unlock the List. There was a scene where you had to find 10 traces of a struggle or fight and then match facts with the evidence followed by putting the evidence in chronological order by placing icons into bars. There are no alternate games available.
There are 12 Hidden Object Scenes +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter. I felt that Elephant upped their game with the HO's by adding more of an interesting variety and doing a better job of not making the items stick out like a sore thumb. There are Interactive List Finds, Multiples of Items Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, they brought back the infamous HO's where you find 5 items to use on a portion of the inventory bar to unlock the List. There was a scene where you had to find 10 traces of a struggle or fight and then match facts with the evidence followed by putting the evidence in chronological order by placing icons into bars. There are no alternate games available.
Mini-Games:
There are 22 Mini-Games +6 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the games are standard Elephant games that you've probably played several times. I actually like Elephant Games because most of them are mechanical type puzzles where you tinker with fuses, electrical panels, or gauges and they always seem doable and never frustrating. Here are a few of the ones I enjoyed the most:
There are 22 Mini-Games +6 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the games are standard Elephant games that you've probably played several times. I actually like Elephant Games because most of them are mechanical type puzzles where you tinker with fuses, electrical panels, or gauges and they always seem doable and never frustrating. Here are a few of the ones I enjoyed the most:
1-Arrange a limited number of fuses to connect power from left to right.
2-Push each lock pin down a specific number by trial and error.
3- Follow colored wires and use directional arrows to enter the correct code in the correct order.
4-Use 3 partial picture hints to arrange the utensils correctly.
5-Place connectors in a grid so a line passes thru cold but not hot connectors.
2-Push each lock pin down a specific number by trial and error.
3- Follow colored wires and use directional arrows to enter the correct code in the correct order.
4-Use 3 partial picture hints to arrange the utensils correctly.
5-Place connectors in a grid so a line passes thru cold but not hot connectors.
Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)
Rewind the clock once again as you play Agent Howl who has been tasked with rescuing the administrator by opening three lockdown facilities after an experimental mishap at the research center. There are 7 Scene Locations in this average-length chapter which has 6 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the remaining 8 Morphing Objects and 7 Puzzle Fragments which allows you to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle Screensaver.
Rewind the clock once again as you play Agent Howl who has been tasked with rescuing the administrator by opening three lockdown facilities after an experimental mishap at the research center. There are 7 Scene Locations in this average-length chapter which has 6 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the remaining 8 Morphing Objects and 7 Puzzle Fragments which allows you to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle Screensaver.
Collector's Edition Extra's
5 Wallpapers?? 10 Concept Art Pictures, 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 15 Achievements, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 13 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes (within the Archives Room) 27 Morphing Objects 24 Zoom Zone Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
5 Wallpapers?? 10 Concept Art Pictures, 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 15 Achievements, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 13 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes (within the Archives Room) 27 Morphing Objects 24 Zoom Zone Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
MYSTERY TRACKERS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Void (October 14-2010) 4.3
2-Raincliff (May 5-2011) 4.5
3-Black Isle (March 11-2012) 4.5
4-Four Aces (October 14-2012) 4.6
5-Silent Hollow (July 18-2013) 4.6
6-Raincliff's Phantoms (February 13-2014) 4.5
7-Blackrow's Secrets (August 28-2014) 3.6
8-Nightsville Horror (March 26-2015) 3.7
9-Winterpoint Tragedy (August 8-2015) 3.5
10-Paxton Creek Avenger (January 28-2016) 3.6
11-Train To Hellswich (July 28-2016) 3.4
12-Queen Of Hearts (December 10-2016) 3.2
13-Memories of Shadowfield (June 22-2017) 3.6
14-Mist Over Blackhill (April 21-2018) 3.0
15-Darkwater Bay (September 6-2018) 3.5
16-The Fall Of Iron Rock (April 18-2019) 2.7
17-The Secret of Silent Hill (December 28-2019) 3.4
18-Fatal Lesson (September 10-2020) n/a
2-Raincliff (May 5-2011) 4.5
3-Black Isle (March 11-2012) 4.5
4-Four Aces (October 14-2012) 4.6
5-Silent Hollow (July 18-2013) 4.6
6-Raincliff's Phantoms (February 13-2014) 4.5
7-Blackrow's Secrets (August 28-2014) 3.6
8-Nightsville Horror (March 26-2015) 3.7
9-Winterpoint Tragedy (August 8-2015) 3.5
10-Paxton Creek Avenger (January 28-2016) 3.6
11-Train To Hellswich (July 28-2016) 3.4
12-Queen Of Hearts (December 10-2016) 3.2
13-Memories of Shadowfield (June 22-2017) 3.6
14-Mist Over Blackhill (April 21-2018) 3.0
15-Darkwater Bay (September 6-2018) 3.5
16-The Fall Of Iron Rock (April 18-2019) 2.7
17-The Secret of Silent Hill (December 28-2019) 3.4
18-Fatal Lesson (September 10-2020) n/a
by: Elephant Games
I recommend this game!
Help Archmage Gideon regain his former glory as you complete clever solitaire puzzles set in a fantasy world!
Overall rating
5
/
5
66 of 75 found this review helpful
I BUY ALL SOLITAIRE GAMES BY THIS DEVELOPER...NO DEMO NECESSARY! (I have never been disappointed :)
PostedSeptember 9, 2020
pennmom36
fromI love how the Score Window keeps track of the biggest Combo for that level, but it would be fantastic to also keep track of the "Biggest Combo Ever" from all the levels!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I purchase every solitaire game by this developer sight unseen, no trial necessary because they have everything I want in a solitaire game...and I have NEVER been disappointed! They always have beautiful graphics, a delightful story, challenging obstacles, and more importantly, they have all the must-have options I want...and I love the Morphing Bonuses that appear briefly on the cards ও
You can choose from 4 Card Graphic Styles and 2 Font Styles (a large font & a themed font) and there are 11 Trophy Achievements, 5 Extra Story Levels, 10 Wallpapers, and 10 Mini-Games (I believe they are all 40 piece Jigsaw Puzzles but I've only unlocked 1 so far)
This is a Higher/Lower Solitaire Game and the goal is to earn all 3 Stars (levels can be replayed) You will earn 3-stars if all cards are removed, 2-stars if two cards remain, and 1-star if three cards remain, 0-stars if 4 or more cards remain. Combos start at 6 cards to increase the Index Multiplier Bar, and each level gives you 1 Undo.
As you progress, you will earn Jokers and number specific Wildcards. A single click will add them to the pocket for later use, but the slot only allows for 4 cards so once full, the cards on the board will be played when clicked upon. Jokers & Wildcards can also be purchased in the Shop with the coins you earn, you can also purchase a deck card counter and upgrades to the Four Elemental Wizards Power-up Cards.
There are four Elemental Wizards that will help you as you progress via a power-up card and each card can be upgraded x2 by purchasing in the shop with the coins you earn.
*Wind Essence: changes the card in the deck to a useful card.
(upgrade x2 $10470 coins)
(upgrade x2 $10470 coins)
*Earth Essence: removes any selected card
(upgrade x2 $8000 coins)
(upgrade x2 $8000 coins)
*Water Essence: randomly removes 2 cards from the board.
(upgrade x2 $11150 coins)
(upgrade x2 $11150 coins)
*Fire Essence: shuffles all cards on the board.
(upgrade x2 $6280 coins)
(upgrade x2 $6280 coins)
As you progress, Morphing Bonuses will appear on some of the cards briefly such as an Eye that reveals 2 facedown cards when the card is played, Coin Cards that adds 50 coins, or one that adds 2 deck cards. Obstacles are also added to the mix such as Boards that require two plays to remove, or locks that require playing the key cards.
I've never been disappointed by a Digimight solitaire game, they are always hours of solid entertainment and never boring. Give it a try and I bet you'll be downloading all of the games by this developer too!
I recommend this game!
Words Kingdom
You must play as a brave knight and must eliminate the barbarian invaders from the kingdom by successfully winning word battles.
Overall rating
1
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO "WIN " THE BATTLE
PostedSeptember 8, 2020
pennmom36
fromDear Developers: If you're reading this...we really do want decent WORD GAMES in 2021!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
There are two modes of gameplay, Campaign, and Classic in this Bookworm similar game. The object in both modes is to spell words by connecting letters on the board in any formation (up, down, right, left, or diagonally) as long as they can be connected without skipping a space. The longer or more unique a word is, the more points you will earn, and you are awarded bonus points if you spell the Unique Bonus Word...of which you have no clue really as to what this word is until you spell it.
In the Campaign, Mode, you must successfully win the battle for each of the 10 regions and earn points equal to the number of points that the Barbarian Troops earn to win. Each battle gives you 3 minutes to spell words and there is a shuffle feature but the problem is that the letters you are given are basically crappy letters that make it impossible to create long words, much less unique words...the board is filled with Q's, Z's, W's, etc, with very few vowels, and it doesn't accept many of the words that games like Bookworm, Word Whomp, and Words with Friends accept. The end result is that you keep losing battles and the "hearts" you earn winning the people's trust, soon disappear as battle after battle is lost because the board gives you crappy letters to try to spell decent words within less than 3 minutes!
In the Classic Mode, you are basically playing the same game without the battle against the Barbarian Troops. If the word contains rare letters, additional points are awarded, and you have 3 minutes to finish each level. The Classic Mode also has a Unique Bonus Word for extra Points, and both modes allow you to double-click a word to submit it, versus clicking the submit button to save time.
The graphics are pretty bland, but I wasn't really expecting anything spectacular from a game that's nearly 10 years old. If this game had a better dictionary capability and the shuffle feature actually gave you more usable letters, I would definitely have purchased this game and would have given it 5-stars!
I don't recommend this game.
Wordy Vu
Save Sweetzerland in this delicious word game.
Overall rating
1
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
IF YOU LIKE YODELING...
PostedSeptember 8, 2020
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
What a dreadful game! If the yodeling background music doesn't turn you off, the blurry graphics surely will. No matter what resolution I chose the graphics were huge and out of proportion, half of the game was off the screen and I couldn't even access the options menu. When I'd try to exit out of the game it would freeze up and I couldn't get rid of the game's icon. I finally had to hit the escape button and use the task manager to stop the process. Do Not Download This Game It Doesn't Work!
I don't recommend this game.
Explore an entire world of wonderful paintings, elegant curves and bright colors. Complete incredible works of art and become the artist!
Overall rating
5
/
5
93 of 102 found this review helpful
WHAT! IT HAS A NEW FREESTYLE COLORING OPTION THAT LETS ME CHOOSE MY OWN COLORS!
PostedSeptember 7, 2020
pennmom36
fromI just created the wildest colored cow you've ever seen, but it's Moo-tuful!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I fell in love with the first Art By Numbers game because it was a classier version of the Paint by Numbers game with much better graphics and way better options. I didn't think they could up the ante on such an amazing game because the first game had so many options already, but they proved me wrong with the coolest feature ever...they added a Freeplay section that allows me to choose my own colors from a complete, full-scale color palette! I couldn't wait to complete a picture so I could unlock the Freeplay image and use my imagination to create a wild and colorful pennmom version!
The cursor is an actual Paintbrush, which was an option available in the original version, but this time they have added an option to "paint" the sections normally, or as an actual brushstroke that fills sections in as if you were actually using a real paintbrush! You can choose from 4 different Background Textures that will compliment your completed works of art (72 total) You can also choose the color shading of the numbered areas, and the type of painting style, either Flat or a textured Watercolored effect that looks more like a real paint by numbers painting effect.
The Current Number is much easier to see than in the "other" painting game and the black lines are much smaller so the pictures are much crisper and are really interesting. They have a transparent background (unlike the other painting game which has an ugly gray background) because this picture will be displayed on the background you have chosen, and it will be embossed with a blue & gold frame when completed.
The Current Number is much easier to see than in the "other" painting game and the black lines are much smaller so the pictures are much crisper and are really interesting. They have a transparent background (unlike the other painting game which has an ugly gray background) because this picture will be displayed on the background you have chosen, and it will be embossed with a blue & gold frame when completed.
The colors are beautiful with carefully chosen hues of yellows, purples, pinks, fuchsias, teals, oranges, etc. A butterfly might have 5 different variations or shades of pink on his wings which is something I have complained about several times on the other painting game. It's not very pretty when the same blue color is used on an entire butterfly that is just separated by really thick black lines, you have to use shading variations to give it depth, and that is exactly what Awigor has done...the same developer that developed Rainbow Mosaics, one of my favorite Mosaics series!
ART BY NUMBERS SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Art By Numbers 1 (May 7-2020) n/a
2-Art By Numbers 2 (August 31-2020) n/a
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Art By Numbers 1 (May 7-2020) n/a
2-Art By Numbers 2 (August 31-2020) n/a
by: Awigor
I recommend this game!
Time Management in a fairytaile setting with beloved Wonderland characters!
Overall rating
3
/
5
26 of 34 found this review helpful
I LIKED THE CE VERSION BETTER BUT THE SE VERSION STILL HAS COLLECTIBLE TEACUPS & ACHIEVEMENTS
PostedSeptember 7, 2020
pennmom36
fromRumor has is the cow jumped over the moon and the dish ran away with the spoon...but don't tell anyone I told you ;)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
♠ Tweedle Two Still Looks Like Tweedle One, If The Giant Sees Them They'll Be None!
♠ The Clock Stopped Ticking in Wonderland I Hear, Now Tweedle's Mission Has Been Made Very Clear!
♠ The Queen Needs To See If Time's Still Tick Tocking, Way Up High Where Birds Are A Flocking.
♠ Alice Never Wanted To Grow Up, Was Her Wish, Looks Like It's Been Granted Cuz Now She's Smaller Than A Dish!
♠ No Need To Hurry, You Won't Be Late, Time Has Been Frozen... so why do we need a freeze time option... In This Time Management Game?
♠ The Clock Stopped Ticking in Wonderland I Hear, Now Tweedle's Mission Has Been Made Very Clear!
♠ The Queen Needs To See If Time's Still Tick Tocking, Way Up High Where Birds Are A Flocking.
♠ Alice Never Wanted To Grow Up, Was Her Wish, Looks Like It's Been Granted Cuz Now She's Smaller Than A Dish!
♠ No Need To Hurry, You Won't Be Late, Time Has Been Frozen... so why do we need a freeze time option... In This Time Management Game?
I actually loved this Alice's Wonderland more than the other two versions, it's bright, it's colorful, it's challenging but not super hard and there are so many creative features and imaginative TM tasks that make it delightful to play. There are so many alters and features that I decided to jot down bullet points of what each feature gives me and what resources they require because I was able to look at my notes to better strategize. (for example Chest-bark+gold...Bush-imagination+candy) So the chest required bark to obtain gold, and the Bush required imagination to obtain candy, and by making a list with - and + I could easily glance at my notes and know what I'd need to go after on which paths first.
There are 40 Main Levels (+20 Collector's Edition version Bonus Levels) that can be played in a Relaxed, Normal or Challenge difficulty mode, and Trophy Achievements to earn. In the CE and SE versions, each level has a Teacup that allows you to assemble downloadable Jigsaw Puzzles. In the CE version, each scene also has a Morphing Art Palette that allows you to "paint" 3 Concept Art pictures, as well as 2 extra mini-games, downloadable artwork, bonus quests, and 4 additional achievements.
Although the concept is the same, the features are clever. Alice must collect "Imagination" and the Tweedle workers need to collect Candy as their food source. You will build Candy Factories for food supplies, repair cracks along the paths, removing stone and boulders, clearing "peelings", open Treasure Chests, and gather renewable resources from various Altars. There are a lot of strategies involved and if you don't do things in the right order, you can and will get stuck and have no choice but to start over! (the bullet point list really helps :)
The Bonuses are Magic Spells that last for about 20 seconds each, and each level usually has 3-4 different Spells available:
♠-Collect More Resources
♠-Run Faster
♠-Bargain Trade (resources traded at a better rate of 3-4)
♠-Get Candy Pile (generated on altars)
♠-Get Gold (generated on altars)
♠-Fill Altars
♠-Speed Up Workers
♠-Freeze Time
♠-Speed Up Production
♠-Endless Candy (obstacles are temporarily disabled-max 3 objects)
♠-Endless Gold (obstacles are temporarily disabled-max 3 objects)
♠-Collect More Resources
♠-Run Faster
♠-Bargain Trade (resources traded at a better rate of 3-4)
♠-Get Candy Pile (generated on altars)
♠-Get Gold (generated on altars)
♠-Fill Altars
♠-Speed Up Workers
♠-Freeze Time
♠-Speed Up Production
♠-Endless Candy (obstacles are temporarily disabled-max 3 objects)
♠-Endless Gold (obstacles are temporarily disabled-max 3 objects)
ALICE'S WONDERLAND SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Cast in Shadow (November 13-2019) 3.3
2-Stolen Souls (May 17-2020) 4.0
3-Shackles in Time (September 7-2020) n/a
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Cast in Shadow (November 13-2019) 3.3
2-Stolen Souls (May 17-2020) 4.0
3-Shackles in Time (September 7-2020) n/a
by: Big City Lab
I recommend this game!
Experience the Baroque Era through an architect's eyes!
Overall rating
5
/
5
161 of 178 found this review helpful
IT'S A "JUST ONE MORE LEVEL" KIND OF MATCH 3 GAME THAT KEEPS YOU PLAYING FOR HOURS
PostedSeptember 5, 2020
pennmom36
fromThe Meerkat or Suricate belongs to the mongoose family. They can recognize each other's voice & they babysit each other's pups Their belly hair is very thin so after sleeping in their chilly burrows, they climb back out & stand facing the sun to get warm
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I wasn't crazy about the castles on this edition of Jewel Match, but the Match 3 levels are very addicting. It's one of those games where you just keep telling yourself, "I'll just play one more level before I get some actual work done" but six levels later you are still saying the same thing!
One thing's for sure, Suricate never skimps on Collector's Edition Extra's so there's no reason to wait, this has all the bling you could ask for, and then they go above and beyond to give you way more than you are expecting. You get 3 extra Jigsaw Quests (after completing the Main Quests) 8 Music Soundtracks, 6 extra Cursor options, 6 extra Hidden Object Games, 3 extra Castles, the Making Of (really interesting concepts) Achievements, 15 Butterfly Levels, 14 Pearl Levels, and 10 Bonus Game Levels to unlock
You can choose to play in a Timed Mode, a Limited Moves Mode, or a Relaxed Mode. Then you get to choose to play whichever type you selected, in a Normal or Advanced difficulty mode!
Each level has several "rooms" to complete, when one room is cleared, you click on the arrows to visit the next room. If you have time remaining after completing a level, you can either continue to the next level or go to the previous rooms and search for bonus items or earn more gold, etc. Gold and Silver Coins that appear can be collected with a single click (they will disappear after a brief amount of time) and Bags of Coins must be dropped off of the board to collect by making matches under them. The Coins earned can be used to purchase Shop Item upgrades of power-ups, Special Pieces are collected by dropping off the board as well, and they are used to purchase decorations such as Statues, Flowers, and Animals, Amulets are dropped off the board and they are used to purchase Castle Sections.
Large matches will reward you with power-ups, such as a Match 4 gives you a Joker Gem that can be matched with any tiles, and a Match 5 or more, awards you with an Arrow that clears rows, columns, cross formations, etc. There are Moving Bombs that strengthen with each move, Stomper Boxes that unravel with a hammer to stomp 3 different tiles, and even Atomic Tiles that turn tiles matched near them into atomic explosives.
The object is to clear all gold cells by making matches over them. Some items require you to make matches under the items such as keys until they fall off the board. Mana Bottles must be collected to cast spells, and Treasure Chests can be upgraded to hold a greater number of tiles, because once full, other tiles collected will go unused. (larger chests can be purchased in the Shop)
There are various obstacles such as Wooden Crates, Chains, Double Chains, Dark Fog, Amber Trapped tiles, Arrows that move tiles along the arrowed paths, and even Safe tiles that require a specified number of matches made next to them, according to the number inside. As you progress you will unlock Puzzle Rooms that don't allow power-ups and the goal is to catch the Butterfly. You will also unlock Pearl Rooms to gather pearls to purchase bonus mini-games. These levels are always available and won't restart unless you restart the entire game.
I love that we're finally getting some decent Match 3 games! Thank you Big Fish and Thank you SS and our fellow Pondie for another wonderful Jewel Match 3 game!
JEWEL MATCH 3 SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Jewel Match: 1 SE only (March 14-2007) 4.1
2-Jewel Match: 2 SE only (March 11-2009) 4.3
*Jewel Match: 2 Reloaded SE only (July 20-2015) 4.4
3-Jewel Match 3: SE only (April 13-2011) 4.3
4-Jewel Match 4: SE only (June 16-2016) 3.9
5-Jewel Match Origins: Palais Imperial CE (September 5-2020) n/a
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Jewel Match: 1 SE only (March 14-2007) 4.1
2-Jewel Match: 2 SE only (March 11-2009) 4.3
*Jewel Match: 2 Reloaded SE only (July 20-2015) 4.4
3-Jewel Match 3: SE only (April 13-2011) 4.3
4-Jewel Match 4: SE only (June 16-2016) 3.9
5-Jewel Match Origins: Palais Imperial CE (September 5-2020) n/a
(does not include the Twilight, Royale or Naturescape series)
by: Suricate Software
I recommend this game!
Can you save an old friend from a deadly legend in time?
Overall rating
3
/
5
68 of 79 found this review helpful
I THINK THE DEVIL STOLE THE BELL IN THE BELFRY
PostedSeptember 4, 2020
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Game approximately 4.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
17 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
17 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
Hey, I'm not a novelist, but I have played Detective Dupin's character and/or sidekick 18 games in a row, but as far as I can remember, this game has absolutely nothing to do with EAP's Devil in the Belfry. Sure, they mentioned a bell ringing in the first scene, but I didn't hear said bell, I didn't see said bell, I didn't even get the pleasure of seeing a recap or watch someone dream about this Devil ringing said bell in the belfry. After the first chapter, the Devil is out of the picture, (technically) so my point is if you are going to honor Edgar Allan Poe with a series dedicated to his books, shouldn't you at least attempt to base the story around the actual events? This has absolutely nothing to do with the book, the title is the only thing that hints to Poe! (why not just make a new series if you run out of Poe's ideas?)
☽☾Collectibles☼ CE Version Only
Looks like Amax got the memo about skimping on the CE Bling on recent games. They have added some decent Morphs & Collectibles to this game! There are 12 Zoom-Zone Magic Cards that have illusions or magic trick descriptions which I found to be pretty interesting! There are 60 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, usually, 2-3 per scene and they morph at a perfect speed so they aren't super obvious, but they aren't super difficult to find either. The puzzle pieces can be assembled to complete a 60 piece picture as well.
Looks like Amax got the memo about skimping on the CE Bling on recent games. They have added some decent Morphs & Collectibles to this game! There are 12 Zoom-Zone Magic Cards that have illusions or magic trick descriptions which I found to be pretty interesting! There are 60 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, usually, 2-3 per scene and they morph at a perfect speed so they aren't super obvious, but they aren't super difficult to find either. The puzzle pieces can be assembled to complete a 60 piece picture as well.
◔Hidden Object Scenes◕
There are 20 Hidden Object Scenes 6 in the CE Bonus Chapter, including several smaller Zoom-Zone Hidden Object Scenes which usually preceded the larger main HO scenes. I'm not usually a fan of HO's so I'm already biased, but I didn't think they put forth much effort in most of the HO scenes which were mostly Interactive List Finds. I really wish developers would add a Skip option to the HOP's because most of the time the alternate Match 3 games some of them offer they offer are just as boring so they are both just a complete waste of time for most seasoned players. As I said, most of the HO's are Interactive List Finds but there are also a couple of Silhouetted Shape Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Fragmented Item Finds, a Progressive-Interactive Zoom Zone HO, a couple of Keyword in Sentence Finds, and my personal favorite, a fairly interactive Swatch Find where you find objects that match the colors shown on swatch samples. There are no alternate Puzzles available.
There are 20 Hidden Object Scenes 6 in the CE Bonus Chapter, including several smaller Zoom-Zone Hidden Object Scenes which usually preceded the larger main HO scenes. I'm not usually a fan of HO's so I'm already biased, but I didn't think they put forth much effort in most of the HO scenes which were mostly Interactive List Finds. I really wish developers would add a Skip option to the HOP's because most of the time the alternate Match 3 games some of them offer they offer are just as boring so they are both just a complete waste of time for most seasoned players. As I said, most of the HO's are Interactive List Finds but there are also a couple of Silhouetted Shape Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Fragmented Item Finds, a Progressive-Interactive Zoom Zone HO, a couple of Keyword in Sentence Finds, and my personal favorite, a fairly interactive Swatch Find where you find objects that match the colors shown on swatch samples. There are no alternate Puzzles available.
♙Mini-Games♙
There are 36 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and most of them are the easy, relaxing kind of puzzles. Here are some of my personal favorites:
1-Untangle Ropes.
2-Rotate & Swap parts between plates დდდ
3-Use mechanical hand to grab items in a specified order. დდ
4-Use directional arrows to go fishing while avoiding air bubbles. დდდ
5-Several matching pair variations.დდ
6-Navigate maze variations (some while avoiding dangerous obstacles by timing) დდდ
There are 36 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and most of them are the easy, relaxing kind of puzzles. Here are some of my personal favorites:
1-Untangle Ropes.
2-Rotate & Swap parts between plates დდდ
3-Use mechanical hand to grab items in a specified order. დდ
4-Use directional arrows to go fishing while avoiding air bubbles. დდდ
5-Several matching pair variations.დდ
6-Navigate maze variations (some while avoiding dangerous obstacles by timing) დდდ
✯Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)✯
George and Anna must save their mother when she is accused of fraud and imprisoned shortly after the death of their father. The children have everything to lose, they have just lost their beloved father and now the family business is a stake as well, The Wheeler Theater of Illusion. This chapter unfolds over 8 scenes with an additional 8 mini-games and 6 hidden object scenes (including smaller zoom-zones) You will complete the final 2 Magic Card Tricks Collection and find the final 16 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces that will allow you to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle of Dupin's Office.
George and Anna must save their mother when she is accused of fraud and imprisoned shortly after the death of their father. The children have everything to lose, they have just lost their beloved father and now the family business is a stake as well, The Wheeler Theater of Illusion. This chapter unfolds over 8 scenes with an additional 8 mini-games and 6 hidden object scenes (including smaller zoom-zones) You will complete the final 2 Magic Card Tricks Collection and find the final 16 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces that will allow you to complete the Jigsaw Puzzle of Dupin's Office.
♕Collector's Edition Extra's♕
7 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Screensavers, 16 Movie Cutscene Videos, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements, 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 16 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes,12 Zoom Zone Magic Card Tricks, 60 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces (assemble a Jigsaw of Dubin's Office) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
7 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Screensavers, 16 Movie Cutscene Videos, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements, 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 16 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes,12 Zoom Zone Magic Card Tricks, 60 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces (assemble a Jigsaw of Dubin's Office) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
DARK TALES SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Murder's In The Rue Morgue (December 17-2009) 3.7
2-The Black Cat (October 8-2010) 4.0
3-The Premature Burial (November 4-2011) 4.4
4-The Gold Bug (February 8-2013) 3.5
5-The Masque Of The Red Death (May 24-2013) 4.2
6-The Fall Of The House Of Usher (April 18-2014) 4.1
7-The Mystery of Marie Roget (March 20-2015) 4.2
8-The Tell-Tale Heart (December 13-2015) 2.2
9-Metzengerstein (August 19-2016) 3.5
10-The Raven (January 27-2017) 2.9
11-Lenore (September 8-2017) 2.1
12-Morella (January 14-2018) 3.8
13-The Pit and the Pendulum (May 4-2018) 3.0
14-The Oval Portrait (September 29-2018) 2.5
15-Speaking With The Dead (April 21-2019) 2.9
16-Ligeia (August 16-2019) 3.0
17-The Bells (June 21-2020) 3.0
18-The Devil in the Belfry (September 4-2020) n/a
2-The Black Cat (October 8-2010) 4.0
3-The Premature Burial (November 4-2011) 4.4
4-The Gold Bug (February 8-2013) 3.5
5-The Masque Of The Red Death (May 24-2013) 4.2
6-The Fall Of The House Of Usher (April 18-2014) 4.1
7-The Mystery of Marie Roget (March 20-2015) 4.2
8-The Tell-Tale Heart (December 13-2015) 2.2
9-Metzengerstein (August 19-2016) 3.5
10-The Raven (January 27-2017) 2.9
11-Lenore (September 8-2017) 2.1
12-Morella (January 14-2018) 3.8
13-The Pit and the Pendulum (May 4-2018) 3.0
14-The Oval Portrait (September 29-2018) 2.5
15-Speaking With The Dead (April 21-2019) 2.9
16-Ligeia (August 16-2019) 3.0
17-The Bells (June 21-2020) 3.0
18-The Devil in the Belfry (September 4-2020) n/a
by: Amax Interactive