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Can your love survive the vampire’s curse?
Overall rating
3
/
5
111 of 143 found this review helpful
IT'S HARD TO TAKE A VAMPIRE SERIOUSLY WHEN HE'S SURROUNDED BY SO MANY BRIGHT COLORS
PostedSeptember 3, 2020
pennmom36
fromPorphyria, an inherited blood disorder causing the body to produce less heme a component of hemoglobin, that carries oxygen from lungs to body tissues,it became prevalent w/nobility-royalty of E.Europe in 1800's & could explain the rise of Vampire myths
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 Hours
(including completion of all puzzles & CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +10 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
(including completion of all puzzles & CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +10 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
Whose your Daddy? Gabriel is all grown up now, and what a handsome young man he's turned out to be. Even though his mother died of a rare infliction during childbirth, Gabriel hasn't suffered nearly any side effects other than a touch of insomnia. But the truth about his mother's death has been kept a secret for his entire life, but he's always suspected that's there's something different about him, something that's not quite right, not quite human!
☭Gadgets/Helper:☭
Dark Romance is usually about 2 lovers being torn apart by unseen forces as you swap between players. Unlike the clever writing team of Ashville where they changed things up a bit with a journal that as one person pens an entry in the year 2000, it appeared to the person in the year 1985. The problem with this game is that someone got the bright idea that they should do a game similar to their first game Vampires in Love, except now Domini has really bright colorful graphics with an overabundance of yellows, pinks, and purples and they decided to give the original Vampire a stupid floaty cloak that reminded me of the Seer's antlered cloak in Saga of the Nine Worlds. To make matters more ridiculous they gave him a huge comb-over to the point that you laugh every time you see him. I can't take any of it seriously, why would you ruin a Vampire story with a G-rated version? [insert glitter-bomb]
Dark Romance is usually about 2 lovers being torn apart by unseen forces as you swap between players. Unlike the clever writing team of Ashville where they changed things up a bit with a journal that as one person pens an entry in the year 2000, it appeared to the person in the year 1985. The problem with this game is that someone got the bright idea that they should do a game similar to their first game Vampires in Love, except now Domini has really bright colorful graphics with an overabundance of yellows, pinks, and purples and they decided to give the original Vampire a stupid floaty cloak that reminded me of the Seer's antlered cloak in Saga of the Nine Worlds. To make matters more ridiculous they gave him a huge comb-over to the point that you laugh every time you see him. I can't take any of it seriously, why would you ruin a Vampire story with a G-rated version? [insert glitter-bomb]
☽☾Collectibles & Morphing Objects ☯(CE Version Only):
Once again, Domini has surprised us with no surprise when it comes to their completely predictable Collectibles & Morphing Objects. Once again there are 15 Morphing objects...this time they are Blood Sample Vials (AB-yum?) 15 Jewelry Items (Vampires=Jewelry...I totally see the connection here...okay, no I don't really see any connection here?) Once again, the entire town is littered with a gazillion Missing Notes, I have a confession to make, in my spare time I jot down all my thoughts and nefarious plans, one page at a time, on a single sheet of paper and then I place a single page in random places all over town just for grins and giggles (sometimes when I'm really bored, like now, for example, I take the Unicorn...his story's coming up, keep reading)...what are the chances of the same person finding all of those pages? There are 70 Coins to pilferage that are hidden away in the darkest corners of some of the Zoom Zones. They aren't your coins, they aren't in your house, they are in someone else's house, the people who live in those houses look like they need those coins more than you do, but you'll take them anyway, even worse, you'll both take them, it's okay, no one's looking, seriously, no one can see you, well technically, the owl is watching you but "whooo's" he gonna tell, Gabriel? He took some too, Sabrina, she just swiped a handful, it's a match made in heaven, Vampires In Love... oh wait, that was the first game lol.
Once again, Domini has surprised us with no surprise when it comes to their completely predictable Collectibles & Morphing Objects. Once again there are 15 Morphing objects...this time they are Blood Sample Vials (AB-yum?) 15 Jewelry Items (Vampires=Jewelry...I totally see the connection here...okay, no I don't really see any connection here?) Once again, the entire town is littered with a gazillion Missing Notes, I have a confession to make, in my spare time I jot down all my thoughts and nefarious plans, one page at a time, on a single sheet of paper and then I place a single page in random places all over town just for grins and giggles (sometimes when I'm really bored, like now, for example, I take the Unicorn...his story's coming up, keep reading)...what are the chances of the same person finding all of those pages? There are 70 Coins to pilferage that are hidden away in the darkest corners of some of the Zoom Zones. They aren't your coins, they aren't in your house, they are in someone else's house, the people who live in those houses look like they need those coins more than you do, but you'll take them anyway, even worse, you'll both take them, it's okay, no one's looking, seriously, no one can see you, well technically, the owl is watching you but "whooo's" he gonna tell, Gabriel? He took some too, Sabrina, she just swiped a handful, it's a match made in heaven, Vampires In Love... oh wait, that was the first game lol.
◔Hidden Object Scenes◕
There are 9 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) They include Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Descriptive Item Finds, Find 12 Odd Items withing several Pictures, and one that I thought was pretty creative where you turned discs to align two halves of a fish, shown as Silhouetted Shapes. When the fish were aligned, they would come to life in full color (mostly colorful male Beta fish) and jump into the center pond.
There are 9 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) They include Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Descriptive Item Finds, Find 12 Odd Items withing several Pictures, and one that I thought was pretty creative where you turned discs to align two halves of a fish, shown as Silhouetted Shapes. When the fish were aligned, they would come to life in full color (mostly colorful male Beta fish) and jump into the center pond.
♙Mini-Games:♘
There are 21 Mini-Games +6 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) Here's a list of some of my personal favorites:
There are 21 Mini-Games +6 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) Here's a list of some of my personal favorites:
1-Shoot bats 3 times each, bats move forward after each shot.
2-Arrange flower petals according to the hint by rotating discs.
3-Climb a rope by adjusting 3 levers to align the target over each knot 1 at a time.
4-Use free slots to swap gears to their matching colored flowers, and then place gears so they fit correctly on the pegs.
5-Use directional arrows to rotate inner & outer edges so red candles are on the inside and blue candles are on the outer edges.
6-Use directional arrows to move counter or clockwise either 3-4 or 6 spaces to land on the correct symbols.
2-Arrange flower petals according to the hint by rotating discs.
3-Climb a rope by adjusting 3 levers to align the target over each knot 1 at a time.
4-Use free slots to swap gears to their matching colored flowers, and then place gears so they fit correctly on the pegs.
5-Use directional arrows to rotate inner & outer edges so red candles are on the inside and blue candles are on the outer edges.
6-Use directional arrows to move counter or clockwise either 3-4 or 6 spaces to land on the correct symbols.
✯Bonus Chapter✯ (CE Version Only)
This Bonus Chapter takes us back to the "Origins" of Dr. Helsing and why she dedicated her life to pursuing Vampires. Honestly, this character is more interesting than all the other characters combined, but again, I just can't take a Vampire game seriously when Domini has flooded the scenes with their cutesy, over-abundance of rainbow fantasy colors. I was ready to see a pink Unicorn pop up from behind the trees at any moment to attack its victims with a silvery-purple glitter-bomb as it whinny-giggled its way back into the forest! This is an above average-length chapter (surprise!... [insert glitter-bomb]) spanning over a whopping 10 scene locations with 6 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes. You will continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Blood Sample Vials, 4 Jewelry Items, and 15 Zoom Zone Coins which allows you to purchase the final Salon decorations...surprise with these same ole, same ole collections, it's always the same scenario with different names (it's even the same amount to collect) there's no surprise, so you don't get a unicorn glitter bomb this time :(
This Bonus Chapter takes us back to the "Origins" of Dr. Helsing and why she dedicated her life to pursuing Vampires. Honestly, this character is more interesting than all the other characters combined, but again, I just can't take a Vampire game seriously when Domini has flooded the scenes with their cutesy, over-abundance of rainbow fantasy colors. I was ready to see a pink Unicorn pop up from behind the trees at any moment to attack its victims with a silvery-purple glitter-bomb as it whinny-giggled its way back into the forest! This is an above average-length chapter (surprise!... [insert glitter-bomb]) spanning over a whopping 10 scene locations with 6 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes. You will continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Blood Sample Vials, 4 Jewelry Items, and 15 Zoom Zone Coins which allows you to purchase the final Salon decorations...surprise with these same ole, same ole collections, it's always the same scenario with different names (it's even the same amount to collect) there's no surprise, so you don't get a unicorn glitter bomb this time :(
♕Collector's Edition Extra's♕ (CE version only)
15 Wallpapers, 15 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 30 Movie Video Cutscenes, 39 Achievements (the same achievements offered in all of their games and notice how you earn them in the order shown AND you earn them when you didn't really earn them because they are given to you at specific set-points, not by randomly earning them. In other words, you won't earn the 5th achievement first because that's not when the game is programmed to award them...seems rather disappointing now doesn't it?), 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Blood Sample Vials, 15 Jewelry Items, a gazillion Missing Notes...again! 70 Zoom Zone Coins to purchase 15 Boring Salon Items placed randomly in the middle of the floor, 6 Main Chapters (filled with cliche, repetitive tasks) +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
15 Wallpapers, 15 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 30 Movie Video Cutscenes, 39 Achievements (the same achievements offered in all of their games and notice how you earn them in the order shown AND you earn them when you didn't really earn them because they are given to you at specific set-points, not by randomly earning them. In other words, you won't earn the 5th achievement first because that's not when the game is programmed to award them...seems rather disappointing now doesn't it?), 18 Replayable Mini-Games, 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Blood Sample Vials, 15 Jewelry Items, a gazillion Missing Notes...again! 70 Zoom Zone Coins to purchase 15 Boring Salon Items placed randomly in the middle of the floor, 6 Main Chapters (filled with cliche, repetitive tasks) +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
DARK ROMANCE SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Vampire in Love (February 8-2014) 3.9
2-Heart of the Beast (April 23-2015) 3.8
3-The Swan Sonata (October 17-2015) 3.4
4-Kingdom of Death (April 21-2016) 3.9
5-Curse of Bluebeard (October 13-2016) 4.7
6-Romeo and Juliet (February 25-2017) 2.7
7-The Monster Within (September 7-2017) 3.9
8-Winter Lily (January 18-2018) 4.0
9-A Performance to Die For (July 26-2018) 3.8
10-Hunchback Of Notre Dame (February 14-2019) 3.4
11-Ethereal Gardens (September 5-2019) 3.5
12-Ashville (March 26-2020) 3.2
13-Vampire Origins (September 3-2020) n/a
by: Domini Games
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Vampire in Love (February 8-2014) 3.9
2-Heart of the Beast (April 23-2015) 3.8
3-The Swan Sonata (October 17-2015) 3.4
4-Kingdom of Death (April 21-2016) 3.9
5-Curse of Bluebeard (October 13-2016) 4.7
6-Romeo and Juliet (February 25-2017) 2.7
7-The Monster Within (September 7-2017) 3.9
8-Winter Lily (January 18-2018) 4.0
9-A Performance to Die For (July 26-2018) 3.8
10-Hunchback Of Notre Dame (February 14-2019) 3.4
11-Ethereal Gardens (September 5-2019) 3.5
12-Ashville (March 26-2020) 3.2
13-Vampire Origins (September 3-2020) n/a
by: Domini Games
Build a magnificent city in ancient Egypt and free the Pharaoh from the clutches of the creature in this incredible match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
4
/
5
65 of 67 found this review helpful
AMETHYSTS✯SAPPHIRES✯RUBIES✯QUARTZ ＆ LAPIS LAZULI•••NOW THAT'S A DOOZY!
PostedSeptember 2, 2020
pennmom36
from☥ At least it's not one of those cheesy mobile Match 3 games they converted to a PC game in a few hours without putting much thought into it ☥
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
✰✰✰✰½
Review Based on Purchased Game
(purchased all previous games in the series too :)
Review Based on Purchased Game
(purchased all previous games in the series too :)
I have purchased all of the Match 3 games in this "Legend Of" Series because they are really fun games with colorful graphics and "Even More Jewels". But don't let the bling fool you because as you progress, the levels offer a decent set of challenges as various obstacles are added to the mix.
You can play in a Relaxed, Medium, or Hard Mode of Difficulty, however, none of the options are explained, so I'm assuming the Relaxed is an untimed option, and the Hard Mode gives you less time than the Medium Mode (which is the mode I played in and seemed to be a normal time limit) There are 3 Cursors Options, and 38 Achievements to earn. You can earn up to 3 Stars per level, but you only get the option to Replay levels when you don't earn all 3-Stars. After the Match 3 Levels, you open a Chest that awards you various prizes of Gold or Gemstones, and occasionally you get to play a Hidden Object Scene or a simple Mini-Game.
The Level Goals vary, such as making matches on Sand covered tiles or Lapis Lazuli covered tiles, Gold covered tiles are worth double value but they don't have to be cleared. Other goals may require you to Collect a specified amount of specific Tiles or earn a specified amount of Gold Coins. Some tiles such as the Crook and Scourge tile increases your fortune by 2...but again, poor instructions don't explain what the "2" is, could be gold, could be sapphires, could be knowledge, who knows?
Eventually, Power-up Boosters can be purchased and used at your discretion to clear rows and columns, etc., but they must recharge after each use by making matches of the same icons. Large Matches will earn Elemental Bombs on the board:
*Water Element: (Blue) Match 4-clears 5-tile radius.
*Earth Element: (Green) Match 5-clears 9-tile radius.
*Fire Element((Orange) Match 6-clears 25-field tile radius.
There are various Obstacles such as Half-Wrapped & Full-Wrapped Tiles that require making matches of the same tile that is encased in the mummy-wrap, (either once or twice depending on how encased the tile is) and they don't necessarily need to be destroyed because sometimes they aren't blocking your goals. There are also Loose Sand Tiles that you have to dig through which opens up new areas.
*Water Element: (Blue) Match 4-clears 5-tile radius.
*Earth Element: (Green) Match 5-clears 9-tile radius.
*Fire Element((Orange) Match 6-clears 25-field tile radius.
There are various Obstacles such as Half-Wrapped & Full-Wrapped Tiles that require making matches of the same tile that is encased in the mummy-wrap, (either once or twice depending on how encased the tile is) and they don't necessarily need to be destroyed because sometimes they aren't blocking your goals. There are also Loose Sand Tiles that you have to dig through which opens up new areas.
When you have earned enough Coins, Sapphires Quartz, Amethysts, Rubies, and specific Achievements, you can purchase Houses and various shops to build the village, which in turn allows you access to the shops' Boosters. Each construction can then be upgraded two more times once those resources and requirements have been met (click on the individual building to see the requirements for each upgrade) You can click and drag the map around to see the village in its entirety, and it does have a lot of characters and even random animals roaming around.
Definitely worthy of a PCC, I have purchased all of the games in this series, they kind of remind me of the Cradle of Rome series. I think this one is the best one yet, I haven't made it much past the demo yet but it's turning out to be a decent Match 3 game which we don't seem to get a lot of lately.
LEGEND OF SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Legend of Maya (January 20-2015) 3.7
2-Legend of Egypt: Jewels of the Gods (April 27-2015) 3.3
3-Legend of Egypt: Pharaoh's Garden (July 22-2018) 3.7
4-Legend of Rome: The Wrath of Mars (December 5-2018) 3.8
5-Legend of Inca: Mystical Culture (January 1-2019) 3.4
6-Legend of Egypt: Jewels of the Gods 2-Even More Jewels (September 2-2020) n/a
by: Magnussoft
LEGEND OF SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Legend of Maya (January 20-2015) 3.7
2-Legend of Egypt: Jewels of the Gods (April 27-2015) 3.3
3-Legend of Egypt: Pharaoh's Garden (July 22-2018) 3.7
4-Legend of Rome: The Wrath of Mars (December 5-2018) 3.8
5-Legend of Inca: Mystical Culture (January 1-2019) 3.4
6-Legend of Egypt: Jewels of the Gods 2-Even More Jewels (September 2-2020) n/a
by: Magnussoft
I recommend this game!
Pixel Art is back with a new set of colorful paint by number puzzles! Bring artwork to life!
Overall rating
4
/
5
21 of 28 found this review helpful
I THINK I LIKE PIXEL ART AND LOVE MODERN ART
PostedSeptember 1, 2020
pennmom36
fromStill having issues with the Mac version (small screen on bottom left corner)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Recently I played the newest game by this developer called Modern Art and I fell in love with that game, yes, even more than Pixel Art! The colors are textured like a true oil painting and the completed pictures are true works of art...I guess they are Modern works of Art lol.
I've been happy that Pixel Art and Paint by Numbers has been offered on Mac before PC but for the last several game versions I have complained that the screen is in a small windowed box at the bottom left. The screen itself is still full-sized but the image picture is a square at the bottom left which is really annoying so until someone fixes it, I can't give 5-stars!
There's not a whole lot to have to figure out, it's about as uncomplicated and basic as it gets so as long as someone can recognize numbers, they should be able to play! Pixel Art is a computer version of Paint by Numbers. Each pixel has a number and you chose the corresponding color bubble from the palette (also numbered) on the right side, and you simply left click to fill in all the numbers with the correct color, you can hold the mouse button and swipe through large groupings as well.
There's not a whole lot to have to figure out, it's about as uncomplicated and basic as it gets so as long as someone can recognize numbers, they should be able to play! Pixel Art is a computer version of Paint by Numbers. Each pixel has a number and you chose the corresponding color bubble from the palette (also numbered) on the right side, and you simply left click to fill in all the numbers with the correct color, you can hold the mouse button and swipe through large groupings as well.
There is a Slider Bar that allows you to zoom in & out (there's a "fit" tab as well) you can also move the entire page around by right-clicking and dragging. There is an auto-fill feature that will fill in large groups of pixels in a particular color by double-clicking, but that feature has to recharge after each use, besides, it's more satisfying to color them yourself. The last feature is a slider bar that allows you to change the color of the background, it really only allows you to change the colors in shades of grey to black. (but the newer games have added a full-color scale yea!)
Come join me on the Zen Pixel Art Train, I'll save ya a seat!
PIXEL ART SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Pixel Art 1 (August 27-2018) 4.3
2-Pixel Art 2 (February 13-2019) 4.1
3-Pixel Art 3 (June 17-2019) 4.4
4-Pixel Art 4 (June 25-2019) 4.3
5-Pixel Art 5 (October 21-2019) 4.4
6-Pixel Art 6 (December 17-2019) 4.3
7-Pixel Art 7 (January 13-2020) 4.3
8-Pixel Art 8 (March 4-2020) 4.8
9-Pixel Art 9 (May 26-2020) 4.4
10-Pixel Art 10 (July 1-2020) n/a
11-Pixel Art 11 (August 19-2020) n/a
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Pixel Art 1 (August 27-2018) 4.3
2-Pixel Art 2 (February 13-2019) 4.1
3-Pixel Art 3 (June 17-2019) 4.4
4-Pixel Art 4 (June 25-2019) 4.3
5-Pixel Art 5 (October 21-2019) 4.4
6-Pixel Art 6 (December 17-2019) 4.3
7-Pixel Art 7 (January 13-2020) 4.3
8-Pixel Art 8 (March 4-2020) 4.8
9-Pixel Art 9 (May 26-2020) 4.4
10-Pixel Art 10 (July 1-2020) n/a
11-Pixel Art 11 (August 19-2020) n/a
by: T1 Games
I recommend this game!
Join the penguins on a new magical mosaic journey!
Overall rating
2
/
5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
I HAVEN'T BOUGHT FORTY-TWO HAVE YOU? IS THERE REALLY A NEED FOR FORTY THREE?
PostedSeptember 1, 2020
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
First, there was one and that was really fun. Then they kept coming, they hit the ground running. By the time they hit twenty, I thought surely that's plenty, but along came game thirty and the list grew quite wordy. Now six years later we're on game forty-two, is there really a need for forty-three?
For a while, they were surprising us with an occasional new feature but now we are getting a Fantasy Mosaic game every 2 months and they are all the same now, so there's just no need to play another one. I may as well go back to the beginning, with 42 games to play, it would be like playing a brand new game! I still love the genre, in fact, I recently played Detective Agency Mosaic and that game blew me off of my computer chair, so from now on, all other Mosaic games will have to meet the standard of that game...this one certainly doesn't come close! At least that game has an interesting story...Match Gems needs to come up with something more creative than the current, weak Penguin Family sagas, and ridiculous peek-a-boo rooms..the whole penguin family discovers aliens, a portal in the woods, time travels, etc. is getting kind of lame and it isn't really a story??
The only new features that have been added over the past 42 games, besides upgrading the color graphics, is a multi-color feature (added in game # 4) a Sun power-up (added on game #6) the addition of earning/deducting stars for using hints (on game # 15) two additional color bubbles offering 6 colors vs 4 (on game # 16) an Eye feature to view the background w/out the grid (on game # 18) an interactive garden feature (on game # 21) locked colors (on game # 27) different tile choices (on game # 28) an interactive workshop w/ mini-games (on game # 33) and Zen mode (on game # 34)
The only new features that have been added over the past 42 games, besides upgrading the color graphics, is a multi-color feature (added in game # 4) a Sun power-up (added on game #6) the addition of earning/deducting stars for using hints (on game # 15) two additional color bubbles offering 6 colors vs 4 (on game # 16) an Eye feature to view the background w/out the grid (on game # 18) an interactive garden feature (on game # 21) locked colors (on game # 27) different tile choices (on game # 28) an interactive workshop w/ mini-games (on game # 33) and Zen mode (on game # 34)
The Zen Mode has returned for those who prefer to solve the griddlers without all the hand/flipper holding. In Zen Mode, the numbers aren't crossed off but Mistakes aren't counted against you either, because chances are, you'll have to edit some of the cells as you switch between colors. You can delete filled-in or crossed-off cells by right-clicking the cell in Zen Mode, and you'll know you have completed a particular color correctly because a checkmark will appear on the color bubble.
You can play in a Casual Mode which crosses off the cells one by one, or the Advanced Mode, which only crosses off the remaining cells once the entire row and column have been filled in. You will earn a Gold trophy if you make no mistakes, a Silver trophy if you make one mistake, and a Bronze trophy if you make two mistakes. You will also earn up to three gold Stars if you don't use any hints, one star is deducted each time you use a hint. Therefore, it is possible to make a mistake or two but still earn 3 stars as long as you don't use any available hints.
There are 20 locations, and each location has 5 Griddlers and an additional mini-game. You can choose from 7 different tile sets, ranging in color vibrancy and styles. Locked Colors can be disabled in the Settings menu, otherwise, some of the colors are locked and unavailable until you uncover color-specific keys that are hidden beneath some of the filled-in cells The Eye feature allows you to hide the grid to get a look at the puzzle without all the grid lines, and there is a reset icon that makes it much easier to restart the level if you make a mistake.
There are groups of numbers located on each column and row of the grid, each group of numbers must be separated by at least one blank or crossed off cell. Sometimes it's easier to cross-off cells that can't possibly contain a filled-in cell, which will reduce the number of cells and narrow the playing field down a bit, when you get stuck, you can switch colors and work back and forth until it's solved.
Some of the cells contain bonuses such as extra hints, extra mistakes allowed, or an extra pickax which allows you to choose which cell you want a hint on, and some cells contain keys to unlock colors (unless you disable this feature in settings) There is a Sun icon as well that when fully charged, will give you a mega-hint, filling in or crossing off a 3x3 area of your choice.
FANTASY MOSAICS SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Fantasy Mosaics (May 6-2014) 4.0
2-Fantasy Mosaics (May 27-2014) 4.1
3-Fantasy Mosaics (July 2-2014) 4.2
4-Fantasy Mosaics: Art Of Color (September 2-2014) 4.2
5-Fantasy Mosaics (December 1-2014) 4.1
6-Fantasy Mosaics: Into The Unknown (January 19-2015) 3.9
7-Fantasy Mosaics: Our Home (March 3-2015) 4.1
8-Fantasy Mosaics: New Adventure (April 21-2015) 3.7
9-Fantasy Mosaics: Portal In The Woods (July 8-2015) 4.0
10-Fantasy Mosaics: Time Travel (October 7-2015) 4.8
11-Fantasy Mosaics: Fleeing From Dinosaurs (October 7-2015) 4.0
12-Fantasy Mosaics: Parallel Universe (January 6-2016) 4.3
13-Fantasy Mosaics: Unexpected Visitor (February 16-2016) 4.5
14-Fantasy Mosaics: Fourth Color (March 29-2016) 4.6
15-Fantasy Mosaics: Ancient Land (May 17-2016) 4.3
16-Fantasy Mosaics: Six Colors (July 6-2016) 4.0
17-Fantasy Mosaics: New Palette (August 31-2016) 4.5
18-Fantasy Mosaics: Explore New Colors (December 5-2016) 4.1
19-Fantasy Mosaics: Edge Of The World (January 19-2017) 3.8
20-Fantasy Mosaics: Castle Of Puzzles (March 20-2017) 4.7
21-Fantasy Mosaics: On The Movie Set (May 8-2017) 4.6
22-Fantasy Mosaics: Summer Vacation (June 12-2017) 4.4
23-Fantasy Mosaics: Magic Forest (July 24-2017) 4.7
24- Fantasy Mosaics: Deserted Island (September 18-2017) 4.2
25-Fantasy Mosaics: Wedding Ceremony (November 13-2017) 3.8
26-Fantasy Mosaics: Fairytale Garden (January 22-2018) 4.0
27-Fantasy Mosaics: Secret Colors (March 5-2018) 3.6
28-Fantasy Mosaics: Treasure Map (April 23-2018) 4.1
29-Fantasy Mosaics: Alien Planet (June 11-2018) 3.7
30-Fantasy Mosaics: Camping Trip (August 13-2018) 3.9
31-Fantasy Mosaics: First Date (October 15-2018) 4.1
32-Fantasy Mosaics: Santa's Hut (December 24-2018) 4.4
33-Fantasy Mosaics: Inventor's Workshop (February 25-2019) 4.3
34-Fantasy Mosaics: Zen Garden (April 15-2019) 3.5
35-Fantasy Mosaics: Day At The Museum (June 10-2019) 4.0
36-Fantasy Mosaics: Medieval Quest (August 5-2019) 4.4
37-Fantasy Mosaics: Spooky Night (October 7-2019) 4.5
38-Fantasy Mosaics: Underwater Adventure (December 9-2019) 4.8
39-Fantasy Mosaics: Behind the Mirror (February 11-2020) 4.0
40-Fantasy Mosaics: Alien Abduction (April 13-2020) 4.0
41-Fantasy Mosaics: Wizard's Realm (June 15-2020) 4.2
42-Fantasy Mosaics: Fairyland (August 17-2020) 4.0
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Fantasy Mosaics (May 6-2014) 4.0
2-Fantasy Mosaics (May 27-2014) 4.1
3-Fantasy Mosaics (July 2-2014) 4.2
4-Fantasy Mosaics: Art Of Color (September 2-2014) 4.2
5-Fantasy Mosaics (December 1-2014) 4.1
6-Fantasy Mosaics: Into The Unknown (January 19-2015) 3.9
7-Fantasy Mosaics: Our Home (March 3-2015) 4.1
8-Fantasy Mosaics: New Adventure (April 21-2015) 3.7
9-Fantasy Mosaics: Portal In The Woods (July 8-2015) 4.0
10-Fantasy Mosaics: Time Travel (October 7-2015) 4.8
11-Fantasy Mosaics: Fleeing From Dinosaurs (October 7-2015) 4.0
12-Fantasy Mosaics: Parallel Universe (January 6-2016) 4.3
13-Fantasy Mosaics: Unexpected Visitor (February 16-2016) 4.5
14-Fantasy Mosaics: Fourth Color (March 29-2016) 4.6
15-Fantasy Mosaics: Ancient Land (May 17-2016) 4.3
16-Fantasy Mosaics: Six Colors (July 6-2016) 4.0
17-Fantasy Mosaics: New Palette (August 31-2016) 4.5
18-Fantasy Mosaics: Explore New Colors (December 5-2016) 4.1
19-Fantasy Mosaics: Edge Of The World (January 19-2017) 3.8
20-Fantasy Mosaics: Castle Of Puzzles (March 20-2017) 4.7
21-Fantasy Mosaics: On The Movie Set (May 8-2017) 4.6
22-Fantasy Mosaics: Summer Vacation (June 12-2017) 4.4
23-Fantasy Mosaics: Magic Forest (July 24-2017) 4.7
24- Fantasy Mosaics: Deserted Island (September 18-2017) 4.2
25-Fantasy Mosaics: Wedding Ceremony (November 13-2017) 3.8
26-Fantasy Mosaics: Fairytale Garden (January 22-2018) 4.0
27-Fantasy Mosaics: Secret Colors (March 5-2018) 3.6
28-Fantasy Mosaics: Treasure Map (April 23-2018) 4.1
29-Fantasy Mosaics: Alien Planet (June 11-2018) 3.7
30-Fantasy Mosaics: Camping Trip (August 13-2018) 3.9
31-Fantasy Mosaics: First Date (October 15-2018) 4.1
32-Fantasy Mosaics: Santa's Hut (December 24-2018) 4.4
33-Fantasy Mosaics: Inventor's Workshop (February 25-2019) 4.3
34-Fantasy Mosaics: Zen Garden (April 15-2019) 3.5
35-Fantasy Mosaics: Day At The Museum (June 10-2019) 4.0
36-Fantasy Mosaics: Medieval Quest (August 5-2019) 4.4
37-Fantasy Mosaics: Spooky Night (October 7-2019) 4.5
38-Fantasy Mosaics: Underwater Adventure (December 9-2019) 4.8
39-Fantasy Mosaics: Behind the Mirror (February 11-2020) 4.0
40-Fantasy Mosaics: Alien Abduction (April 13-2020) 4.0
41-Fantasy Mosaics: Wizard's Realm (June 15-2020) 4.2
42-Fantasy Mosaics: Fairyland (August 17-2020) 4.0
by Match Gems
I don't recommend this game.
You’ll love the new variety of colorful paint by numbers puzzles!
Overall rating
4
/
5
65 of 74 found this review helpful
IT'S A PICASSO!
PostedSeptember 1, 2020
pennmom36
fromYou're obviously listening, so...Please fix the window in the left bottom corner issue on Mac :(
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I know this developer is listening because I have asked for a full-color scale option for the background colors and that option was recently fulfilled on the newer Paint By Numbers series. I also asked for Cursor options such as a pencil, marker, ballpoint and/or nib pen, quills, etc. instead of the huge and bulky cursor that was currently offered, and although he didn't give us multiple cursor options, he did go back to the drawing board and slim the cursor down significantly!
In some of the earlier versions, I complained that there weren't enough color variations to give the picture depth, in other words, he didn't use different shades of the same color side by side as a visual shading effect...so he created a new game genre, Polygon Art.
I recommended that he use different textures of art materials such as oil or acrylic paints to make our completed images appear more like the real thing, like works of art, a Picasso...so he created a new genre, Modern Art!
There are still two options I think are necessary. When a picture has been completed you don't get to view the completed image in full size, nor do you get to revisit the completed image in full size. There should also be an option to download the completed images as Wallpapers...especially some of these beautifully painted images! And I am still having issues with the Mac version showing up as a small windowed version in the bottom left corner, the mode is full-screen and the screen image is full, but the image of the picture is stuck in the corner and I'm better off in windowed mode because at least I can center that small image! (ps: this is a new occurrence in the last few games only)
There are 64 images available but you are still forced to finish the first level before moving on to the next. I still don't understand this concept, especially when the developer still chooses to throw in several less than appealing images, images that people clearly complain about on the reviews (not just the ones here) Why do I have to finish one level before proceeding? If you won't let the player see what's in store for them when they purchase the game, you should at least place all the interesting pictures on the first level!
Each area has a number and you simply chose the corresponding color bubble from the palette (also numbered) on the right side. There is a Slider Bar that allows you to zoom in & out (there's a "fit" tab as well) you can also move the entire page around by right-clicking and dragging. There is also a slider bar that allows you to change the color of the background, which now includes a full-color scale. ☯
Each area has a number and you simply chose the corresponding color bubble from the palette (also numbered) on the right side. There is a Slider Bar that allows you to zoom in & out (there's a "fit" tab as well) you can also move the entire page around by right-clicking and dragging. There is also a slider bar that allows you to change the color of the background, which now includes a full-color scale. ☯
I recommend this game!
Prove your detective skills and crack unsolved cases in this new detective-themed hidden object game!
Overall rating
1
/
5
132 of 138 found this review helpful
AT BARE MINIMUM INVEST IN A TRANSLATOR SO THE PAGES & PAGES OF DIALOG MAKES SENSE!
PostedAugust 31, 2020
pennmom36
fromIt might just be my policeman intuition but I think there's a translation crime going on here!?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Detective Investigations is brought to us by the same developers who brought us a similar hidden object investigative series called Secret Investigations so obviously they didn't put a whole lot of thought into this game if they didn't bother to come up with a title that was noticeably different.
You start out with a tutorial that explains most of the features, how you must "investigate" each scene by finding listed objects as quickly as possible. It forces you to use a Hint so it can show you how to use the hint in case you don't know how to click a hint button? It tells you that the quicker you find objects the higher the index bar raises to earn more points to help you achieve percentages of stars until you earn all 5 stars which will allow you to solve the case (and move on to the next crime) You can scan over a listed item to see a picture of the item (which takes several seconds to completely materalize) and one item in every scene is an inventory item that goes into your inventory bar and must be used interactively in the scene such as a palette which is used on a blank canvas to paint a picture.
What the tutorial doesn't explain is that you can change the difficulty mode at the top of the screen between a Relaxed Mode which gives you 5 Hints per level, allows you to skip mini-games, and gives you double the rewards for completing the scene. Otherwise, you will be playing in an Expert Mode which only gives you one Hint per level (you can purchase 5 hints at a time for 20 Diamonds which are earned playing HO levels) the mini-games will cost diamonds to skip, and you receive normal rewards for completing the scenes.
You are tasked with finding the same objects in the same scenes over and over as you search for clues to various crimes. As you find evidence, you must endure "analyzing" the evidence which basically means you watch a fingerprint scanner or similar device for about 30 seconds before playing a cheesy mini-game of brushing dust off of a paper or putting torn scraps of paper together. This isn't the painful part, the painful part is reading pages and pages of dialog as the detective tells you all her thoughts and shares the evidence findings with you, her new partner...oh, but if you have a sense of humor, this IS the interesting part as well folks, here are a few examples of the developer's translation fails:
You are tasked with finding the same objects in the same scenes over and over as you search for clues to various crimes. As you find evidence, you must endure "analyzing" the evidence which basically means you watch a fingerprint scanner or similar device for about 30 seconds before playing a cheesy mini-game of brushing dust off of a paper or putting torn scraps of paper together. This isn't the painful part, the painful part is reading pages and pages of dialog as the detective tells you all her thoughts and shares the evidence findings with you, her new partner...oh, but if you have a sense of humor, this IS the interesting part as well folks, here are a few examples of the developer's translation fails:
"I can see even without the forensic examination that the victim is wearing not his suit"
"As you see there's car dump and our car repair shop nearby"
"Everything was well. I think I can't help you"
"Maybe it's my intuition, maybe the policeman flair but I feel that Mr. Cave hides something.
"This motel wing is closed for a long time o and nobody lodges there."
"I'll tell you the truth, yes I let the woman on a large SUV to lodge in the closed wing for cash"
"But if you find somewhere its trace let me know so I'll compare the print with the tire"
I stopped reading the dialog at this point, though admittedly, I was cracking up that a woman was "on" the SUV which was "on" the dump and the maid was making cash on the side by renting out rooms in the closed portion of a motel and no one seemed to notice...were they told to sneak out before daybreak...did they park their cars on the dump?
I don't recommend this game.
Who's behind the sinister plot to kidnap the prince?
Overall rating
3
/
5
27 of 32 found this review helpful
SOME THINGS IMPROVED SOME THINGS ARE STILL STUCK ON THE 8TH FLOOR OF THE ELEVATOR
PostedAugust 30, 2020
pennmom36
fromI will purchase the Standard Edition version, this CE just doesn't do it for me!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Let's face it, after the first Crown of the Empire disaster, any following releases could surely only improve, it couldn't possibly get worse than it's 1.7 average rating predecessor, right? When I first started playing Crown of the Empire: Around The World, I was impressed because the very first level seemed to employ some tricky strategies...maybe too tricky?
I think the developers panicked a bit and went overboard, I think they overcomplicated things and made the level goals unclear, let me rephrase that, they made it difficult to understand which strategies the player should employ to accomplish the level goals. They made it difficult to understand which resources are required for each TM task such as the buildings, removing holes, repairing bridges, etc. which all requires an extra step of clicking on each individual task, which in turn takes valuable time, which causes the player to lose valuable time. They gave us a Strategy Guide that simply shows the order in which you should build the buildings, etc. but it doesn't allow you to access the SG while playing without losing progress???
Let's move on to the graphics, they were good, I especially enjoyed the graphics of Africa with the lazy lions laying in the path, Zebra's, tribesmen, monoliths, the desert vibe, I loved all of the countries they have chosen, Scotland with its orange leaves, sheep roaming the countryside, harvesting crops, trains, chests, and of course Nessy the Loch Ness Monster, Malta with its knights, ports, bridges, coal and rocky landscape, Europe seems to have an ogre situation? lol
The bottom line is, I would give this game a 3.5, I will revisit the Standard Edition version when it's released and I may very well give that version a 4-Star review, and I will definitely wait to purchase that version!
Collector's Edition Extra's
50 Main Levels +10 CE Levels, 15 Achievements, 5 Music Soundtracks, 10 Concept Art Pictures, a Strategy Guide (and not a very good one at that) No Collectibles, No Morphing Objects...Is any of this worth twice as much money?
50 Main Levels +10 CE Levels, 15 Achievements, 5 Music Soundtracks, 10 Concept Art Pictures, a Strategy Guide (and not a very good one at that) No Collectibles, No Morphing Objects...Is any of this worth twice as much money?
CROWN OF THE EMPIRE SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Crown of the Empire (January 28-2020) 1.7
2-Crown of the Empire: Around the World (August 28-2020) n/a
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Crown of the Empire (January 28-2020) 1.7
2-Crown of the Empire: Around the World (August 28-2020) n/a
by: Toyman Interactive (developer)
by: 8 Floor Games (producer)
by: 8 Floor Games (producer)
Clear challenging solitaire puzzles and help your friends restore a dying world!
Overall rating
4
/
5
34 of 38 found this review helpful
THE GAME IS GREAT, THE UPGRADES AREN'T AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE ORIGINAL DREAMLAND SOLITAIRE
PostedAugust 30, 2020
pennmom36
fromBring back the beautiful upgrades of the original Dreamland Solitaire & Can the Cartoon upgrades!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I loved the original Dreamland Solitaire because the graphics were beautiful, the fairy was beautiful and I loved building the fairy's house in the middle of an enchanted forest, it was that particular feature that made the game so special. In Dragon's Fury, the graphics suddenly became cartoonish and I was slightly disappointed, but when it came to restoring the village and rebuilding the fairy kingdom in Dark Prophecy, the graphics really took a step backward with the most unappealing cartoonish style graphics yet. I played the entire demo on the casual mode setting and didn't have to replay any on the levels because I was able to remove all of the cards on the first attempt, nevertheless, I purchased this game on a Bonus Punch Monday and the game was entertaining, but it still wasn't as impressive as the original Dreamland Solitaire, and certainly not as beautiful...not by a longshot!
Everything else is the same as the original two Dreamland Solitaires, as far as gameplay, bonuses, and mechanics with the exception of being able to choose from 8 Deck Card styles this time. The Collector's Edition version has 10 Achievements, 7 Music Soundtracks, 7 Wallpapers, 4 Character Bios, and 80 Bonus Levels, honestly, this Standard Edition version is probably the better choice, especially if you wait for a sale or Bonus Punch Monday!
This is a Higher/Lower type of Solitaire Game that can be played in a Casual Mode with Standard rules, a Timed Mode where you are given a specified time limit for each turn or an Easy Mode which gives you 2 decks of cards. You get 1 Undo per level and there is Deck Card Counter and Combos will increase the index points.
The Object is to Remove all of the Cards to earn 3 Stars (levels can be replayed) Glowing Gold Cards contain Coins and Glowing Purple Cards contain Mana. Coins are used to purchase Bonus Boosters and Number Specific Wildcards & Jokers in the Shop. Mana is used to Clear the Dark fog and restore the Village, which as I said earlier, has very cartoonish graphics and isn't appealing, even after the upgrades.
As you progress, Obstacles are added to make the game more challenging. Plank Cards (single, double, triple planked cards) require playing the Axe Cards, Frozen Cards need to be removed Twice, Locked Cards require uncovering and using the Key, Shield Cards require removing Suit Specified Cards, and Mystical Fog Cards requires uncovering the Lantern Card to dispel the fog.
You can purchase Card Specific Wildcards or Jokers with the Coins you earn (you can earn them as well during the levels) and you can purchase a Chain Lightning Bonus (removes random face-up cards) a Fireball (hits selected card) a Magic Shuffle (shuffles cards) or a bonus that allows you to Change a Card to an adjacent one. Once purchased, these can be used on any level, and they recharge as you remove cards of their specified Suit. You can also purchase Extra Cards at the start of each level, Extra Undo's, Increase the Combo multiplier, generate bonuses faster, reduce the cost of wildcards, increase the number of tokens allowed, increase the number of wildcards permitted, or flip random cards over at the beginning of the level.
In my opinion, decorating and upgrading the beautiful forest scenery was the key ingredient or feature that gave the original game the "It Factor" I wish they would have continued that feature, perhaps a new home in a new forest, even better, a new fairy and a new adventure.
DREAMLAND SOLITAIRE SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Dreamland Solitaire SE only (March 13-2019) 4.9
2-Dreamland Solitaire: Dragon's Fury SE only (October 15-2019) 4.1
3-Dreamland Solitaire Dark Prophecy (August 30-2020) n/a
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Dreamland Solitaire SE only (March 13-2019) 4.9
2-Dreamland Solitaire: Dragon's Fury SE only (October 15-2019) 4.1
3-Dreamland Solitaire Dark Prophecy (August 30-2020) n/a
by: Adept Studios GD
I recommend this game!
Explore a fascinating world, save a werewolf and defeat cruel witches in this amazing hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
4
/
5
68 of 81 found this review helpful
CHOOSE THE CE VERSION IF POSSIBLE, THIS DEVELOPER ALWAYS OFFERS LOTS OF CE BLING!
PostedAugust 28, 2020
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Completed Game approximately 7.0 Hours
(including completion of all puzzles & Bonus Chapter
30 Scene Locations +13 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert (But not impossible for Beginners!)
(including completion of all puzzles & Bonus Chapter
30 Scene Locations +13 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Intermediate-Expert (But not impossible for Beginners!)
Lucia's brother Ulf has always taken care of her since their parents passed away, but now her world has been turned upsidedown. Yesterday she learned that he is a werewolf and today, he has been hunted down by powerful witches she never knew existed. Lucia has always had her big brother to take care of her, but today, she must embark on a dangerous journey through enchanted forests, bewitched caves, and treacherous towns. Lucia must gather her inner strength to overcome the sorcery and reverse the ritual that has stolen her brother's life!
Morphing Objects/Collectibles (CE version only)
No other developer beats the CE bling the Five-BN games offers, they are always well-worth the extra price! Not only are there several Collectible's (53 total) there are several different types, Medallions, Flowers, Figurines, Tarot Cards, and Goblets. When you complete a category, you will earn an achievement and unlock a new Puzzle in the CE Extra's Section.
No other developer beats the CE bling the Five-BN games offers, they are always well-worth the extra price! Not only are there several Collectible's (53 total) there are several different types, Medallions, Flowers, Figurines, Tarot Cards, and Goblets. When you complete a category, you will earn an achievement and unlock a new Puzzle in the CE Extra's Section.
There are also 10 Historical Manuscripts and when that collection is complete, you will earn an achievement and unlock an extra Mini-Game with several Levels!
We're not done yet, folks! There are 30 Morphing Objects, one in each scene, and when the collection is complete you will earn an achievement as well a unlock a new Bonus Game in the CE Extras too! No other developer gives us this much CE bling!
We're not done yet, folks! There are 30 Morphing Objects, one in each scene, and when the collection is complete you will earn an achievement as well a unlock a new Bonus Game in the CE Extras too! No other developer gives us this much CE bling!
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are only 15 Hidden Object Scenes +3 in the CE Bonus Chapter, but don't let that deter you because these are some of the most interactive and lengthy, whole-room scene HO's you'll ever see, unless of course, you play other games by this developer. There are basically 4 different variations, Progressive-Interactive List, Progressive-Interactive Silhouetted Shapes, Progressive-Interactive Multiples, and Progressive-Finding & Replacing. The interactions are multi-layered and do require a lot of thought processes because the interactions are not your typical cookie-cutter interactions. You will always be required to figure out how to open boxes, find hidden caches, etc. and everything requires multiple tasks or progressions. Did I mention how talented this team is? My only suggestion to them would be to offer an alternative game for players who may find these too frustrating, or perhaps a skip button feature?
There are only 15 Hidden Object Scenes +3 in the CE Bonus Chapter, but don't let that deter you because these are some of the most interactive and lengthy, whole-room scene HO's you'll ever see, unless of course, you play other games by this developer. There are basically 4 different variations, Progressive-Interactive List, Progressive-Interactive Silhouetted Shapes, Progressive-Interactive Multiples, and Progressive-Finding & Replacing. The interactions are multi-layered and do require a lot of thought processes because the interactions are not your typical cookie-cutter interactions. You will always be required to figure out how to open boxes, find hidden caches, etc. and everything requires multiple tasks or progressions. Did I mention how talented this team is? My only suggestion to them would be to offer an alternative game for players who may find these too frustrating, or perhaps a skip button feature?
Mini-Games:
Put on your thinking caps to solve 50 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. These aren't impossible puzzles, but they will require a little bit of thought and a little bit of patience. These aren't the kind of games that can be solved in one or two moves, and certainly not by luck of the draw. Did I mention how incredibly talented this team is? Even the Hidden Object Scenes are more like puzzles AND they have mini-games within them! My only complaint is that they tend to have horribly confusing instructions simply because of the way they try to draw out the explanation, such as, "in order to achieve the goal a parameter needs to be established around the elements by... doesn't make sense, it's drawn out and complicated...get to the point Five-BN lol
Put on your thinking caps to solve 50 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. These aren't impossible puzzles, but they will require a little bit of thought and a little bit of patience. These aren't the kind of games that can be solved in one or two moves, and certainly not by luck of the draw. Did I mention how incredibly talented this team is? Even the Hidden Object Scenes are more like puzzles AND they have mini-games within them! My only complaint is that they tend to have horribly confusing instructions simply because of the way they try to draw out the explanation, such as, "in order to achieve the goal a parameter needs to be established around the elements by... doesn't make sense, it's drawn out and complicated...get to the point Five-BN lol
Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
Everything happens for a reason and everything is interconnected as you play as the young orphan boy Lucia helped in the main game and learn why he really got himself in such a bind. This is a lengthy chapter spanning over 13 scene locations with 8 Mini-Games and 3 more of those maddening Progressive-Interactive Hidden Object Scenes. Although there are no more Morphing Objects or Historical Manuscripts remaining, a brand new Collectible becomes available, so you'll search for 13 Goblets, and of course, it will unlock another Bonus Game in the CE extra's Menu as well as award you with a new Achievement!
Everything happens for a reason and everything is interconnected as you play as the young orphan boy Lucia helped in the main game and learn why he really got himself in such a bind. This is a lengthy chapter spanning over 13 scene locations with 8 Mini-Games and 3 more of those maddening Progressive-Interactive Hidden Object Scenes. Although there are no more Morphing Objects or Historical Manuscripts remaining, a brand new Collectible becomes available, so you'll search for 13 Goblets, and of course, it will unlock another Bonus Game in the CE extra's Menu as well as award you with a new Achievement!
Collector's Edition Extra's:
10 amazing Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, 14 Video Cutscenes, 14 Replayable Mini-Games, 5 Puzzles +Bonus Puzzles (you must complete Each of the Collections Categories to unlock a new Bonus Puzzle for each collection completed!) 53 Collectibles (8 Medallions-7 Flowers-8 Figurines-7 Tarot Cards-13 Goblets (in the Bonus Chapter) 10 Magical Creatures Manuscripts (Completing the Manuscripts Collections will unlock an extra Mini-Game with many levels in the extra's menu) 30 Morphing Objects (Completing the Morphing Objects Collections will unlock a Bonus Game) 4 very long Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
10 amazing Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, 14 Video Cutscenes, 14 Replayable Mini-Games, 5 Puzzles +Bonus Puzzles (you must complete Each of the Collections Categories to unlock a new Bonus Puzzle for each collection completed!) 53 Collectibles (8 Medallions-7 Flowers-8 Figurines-7 Tarot Cards-13 Goblets (in the Bonus Chapter) 10 Magical Creatures Manuscripts (Completing the Manuscripts Collections will unlock an extra Mini-Game with many levels in the extra's menu) 30 Morphing Objects (Completing the Morphing Objects Collections will unlock a Bonus Game) 4 very long Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
I recommend this game!
A serial killer has resurfaced, and he’s calling you out!
Overall rating
3
/
5
141 of 163 found this review helpful
FATAL EVIDENCE: THE MASTER CHOSE ME!?
PostedAugust 27, 2020
pennmom36
fromFor 1500 years origami was called orikata meaning “Folded Paper” In 1880 the name changed to origami derived from 2 Japanese words "oru"-fold, "kami"-"paper" This made writing the characters more viable & easier to teach school children ㍿
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +12 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
24 Main Game Scene Locations +12 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
I keep my study room locked, the key is locked safely away in a locked box, so safely that I don't know where the key is to that box. My laptop is in desperate need of repair, it probably has something to do with the fact that the cable is in the top of the tree in the backyard? The FBI may not know why the midnight killer has chosen me for this case, But I certainly do, and I will solve this case...as soon as I dig up my typewriter keys, now where did I leave my shovel? I gotta tell ya, I worry about breaking into a car without a warrant so while I wait for the warrant to come through on a witness's computer, think I'll just blow up the neighbors mailbox with a stick of dynamite? I'm sure she won't mind if I borrow her fax machine while I'm at it... she's still a little shaken given that I just crawled through her window unexpectedly? At this point, Agent Kazinsky knows I'm one of the good guys, after all, I saved him from that fire so he could walk himself to the hospital, come to think of it 3 different people had to walk themselves to the hospital after I "saved" them? Hmm, I'm starting to re-think matters now...clearly, this town doesn't have a decent ambulance service! Rest assured folks, The Master has chosen the right agent for this case!
Gadgets/Helper:
There were NO Gadgets or Helpers :)
There were NO Gadgets or Helpers :)
Collectibles & Morphing Objects (CE Version Only):
There are 15 Morphing Origami Animals (including the Domini Dog Logo) and 15 Art Supplies that allows you to learn about The Master's thoughts (because everyone wants a piece of crazy?) There are 92 Zoom Zone Coins that can be used to purchase 15 Office Items...but the items aren't really "office" items and your office seems to be located at the end of a dark alley so it's not even an "office"??? There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings as well. Maybe it was just my particular game that had a GLITCH but I wasn't able to access the office, the art supplies, or the origami shelf via the Collections Tab or the Pop-up achievement tabs this go-round, nor was there a tab on my Map to access these features. Every time I wanted to purchase something I had to exit to the main menu and go into the extra's menu (yes, I checked the custom settings) so this was either a huge oversite or a huge glitch, either way, it was a huge pain!
There are 15 Morphing Origami Animals (including the Domini Dog Logo) and 15 Art Supplies that allows you to learn about The Master's thoughts (because everyone wants a piece of crazy?) There are 92 Zoom Zone Coins that can be used to purchase 15 Office Items...but the items aren't really "office" items and your office seems to be located at the end of a dark alley so it's not even an "office"??? There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings as well. Maybe it was just my particular game that had a GLITCH but I wasn't able to access the office, the art supplies, or the origami shelf via the Collections Tab or the Pop-up achievement tabs this go-round, nor was there a tab on my Map to access these features. Every time I wanted to purchase something I had to exit to the main menu and go into the extra's menu (yes, I checked the custom settings) so this was either a huge oversite or a huge glitch, either way, it was a huge pain!
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +3 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) There were a lot of variations offered and the scenes had blurry or unrecognizable objects at times, not to mention that some of the objects were "hidden" on the outer darker fringes of the scenes where you couldn't possibly see what they actually were, you just clicked on objects there because there was nothing left to click on! There were Interactive Listed Item Finds, Spot the Differences, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Similar Item Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Missing Vowels Finds, Swatch Finds, Replace Items Into the Scene Finds, Items that Match Descriptions Finds, Matching Pair Finds, and Keywords in Sentence Finds as well.
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +3 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) There were a lot of variations offered and the scenes had blurry or unrecognizable objects at times, not to mention that some of the objects were "hidden" on the outer darker fringes of the scenes where you couldn't possibly see what they actually were, you just clicked on objects there because there was nothing left to click on! There were Interactive Listed Item Finds, Spot the Differences, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Similar Item Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Missing Vowels Finds, Swatch Finds, Replace Items Into the Scene Finds, Items that Match Descriptions Finds, Matching Pair Finds, and Keywords in Sentence Finds as well.
Mini-Games:
There are 21 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 21 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-Use directional arrows to push locks onto fingerprints.
2-Use triangle buttons to change the numbers that correspond to each symbol on a code.
3-Clear the field by selecting all tiles that don't contain bombs as indicated by the numbers under tiles.
4-Transfer power from each button to the lightning symbols by toggling between symbols on each connected tile.
2-Use triangle buttons to change the numbers that correspond to each symbol on a code.
3-Clear the field by selecting all tiles that don't contain bombs as indicated by the numbers under tiles.
4-Transfer power from each button to the lightning symbols by toggling between symbols on each connected tile.
Bonus Chapter (CE Version Only)
Another madman is on the loose! He has hijacked the local news channel with a dire video message warning that people will disappear and people will know the police won't deserve their trust (Really? Bad timing Domini!) This is an above-average-length Domini chapter spanning over a whopping 12 scene locations with 7 additional Mini-Games but a measly 3 Hidden Object Scenes, You will continue your search for the final Morphing Origami Animals, Art Supplies and Zoom Zone Coins (of varying amounts) which allows you to purchase the final Office Items, which aren't actually office items and arent actually located in an office?!?
Another madman is on the loose! He has hijacked the local news channel with a dire video message warning that people will disappear and people will know the police won't deserve their trust (Really? Bad timing Domini!) This is an above-average-length Domini chapter spanning over a whopping 12 scene locations with 7 additional Mini-Games but a measly 3 Hidden Object Scenes, You will continue your search for the final Morphing Origami Animals, Art Supplies and Zoom Zone Coins (of varying amounts) which allows you to purchase the final Office Items, which aren't actually office items and arent actually located in an office?!?
Collector's Edition Extra's: (CE version only)
10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 26 Movie Video Cutscenes, 40 Achievements, 9 Replayable Mini-Games, 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Origami Animals,15 Art Supplies, a gazillion Missing Notes, 92 Zoom-Zone Coins, 15 Office Items (purchase with Coins...why is my office in a dark alley?) 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 26 Movie Video Cutscenes, 40 Achievements, 9 Replayable Mini-Games, 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Origami Animals,15 Art Supplies, a gazillion Missing Notes, 92 Zoom-Zone Coins, 15 Office Items (purchase with Coins...why is my office in a dark alley?) 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
FATAL EVIDENCE SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Cursed Island (May 23-2019) 3.6
2-The Missing (March 19-2020) 3.2
3-Art of Murder (August 27-2020) n/a
by: Domini Games
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Cursed Island (May 23-2019) 3.6
2-The Missing (March 19-2020) 3.2
3-Art of Murder (August 27-2020) n/a
by: Domini Games