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Summer Adventure: American Voyage
Explore America, complete challenging puzzles and collect photos for your album!
Overall rating
4
/
5
89 of 93 found this review helpful
FIRST SUMMER ADVENTURE GAME I HAVE PURCHASED!
PostedJuly 13, 2020
pennmom36
fromThank You Big Fish! (Looks Like Our Movement worked Guys) #THANKS FOR BRINGING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I have been very critical of this series because the graphics were pretty much void of any detail and the objects were never hidden and always larger than the skyscrapers they were sitting next to (notice I didn't say hidden next to) The developers have surely been listening because I was thoroughly engrossed in this demo, in fact, I was so "into it" that the abrupt ending of the trial surprised me and this is my sure-fire signal to buy a game because I know I will continue to enjoy the game. Besides...as some of you may have noticed lately, I started a movement to encourage BF to bring back Bonus Punch Monday by asking fellow reviewers to copy & paste #BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S into the location area, and ta-dah, today is Bonus Punch Monday!
There are 60 Hidden Object Scenes that can be played in a Timed or Relaxed Mode, but it doesn't seem to penalize you for misclicks or using the Hint feature. This is an old-fashioned Hidden Object Game where you are tasked with finding 15 Listed Items in each location, to earn up to 3-Stars. Each scene has a single Zoom Zone (as indicated by sparkles next to the diamond icon with 3 curves underneath) that contains the final 3 objects. You can improve your star rating by replaying the scenes, via the level map, but the objects to find are different each time you play.
Each Scene has 3 GPS symbols to locate that will unlock the scene location and add the photo to your Album (60 Total) Each Scene has 3 Heart symbols that unlock 3 animal pictures in your Photo Album (180 Total) as well.
After each Hidden Object Scene, you will play a Mini-game such as Spot the Difference, a Memory Game where you flip over two cards at a time, Mahjong, Solitaire Pipes, etc. I was surprised that they added some new mini-games and changed the order in which they presented them, which also shows they are paying attention to the reviews! I was a little disappointed that the first Spot the Difference was a really cool picture of a colorful house that they could have taken advantage of the house's features as the "differences" which would have been way more challenging than simply adding objects to the house as the "differences" ...huge missed opportunity :(
The first scene was a little blurry and not very colorful, the scene selections are critical and I think they still need to work on that. The Beach Resort condos were beautiful and very appealing but it's difficult to hide objects in scenes that are that bright so perhaps somewhere between the two would be a great balance. The objects are much more proportionate, they are blended a little better, even the mini-games are more interesting, and that made the game much more fun than the last 4 games.
Anytime a developer makes an effort to implement changes from one game to the next in a series, that proves to me that they are thinking about the player, and not just about the money, so when that happens, I'm willing to support that developer with my vote :)
SUMMER ADVENTURE SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Summer Adventure 1 (August 3-2018) 2.9
2-Summer Adventure 2 (April 8-2019) 3.9
3-Summer Adventure 3 (June 24-2019) 2.5
4-Summer Adventure 4 (March 3-2020) 3.3
5-Summer Adventure American Voyage (July 13-2020) n/a
by: Imaginary Two Games
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Summer Adventure 1 (August 3-2018) 2.9
2-Summer Adventure 2 (April 8-2019) 3.9
3-Summer Adventure 3 (June 24-2019) 2.5
4-Summer Adventure 4 (March 3-2020) 3.3
5-Summer Adventure American Voyage (July 13-2020) n/a
by: Imaginary Two Games
I recommend this game!
Explore the Wonders of the World on an enchanting journey through 20 of the most amazing places on the planet!
Overall rating
4
/
5
71 of 80 found this review helpful
I STILL WOVE THE MISSING WOVELS LEVEL!
PostedJuly 12, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Adventure Trip reminds me of one of my favorite Vacation game series, they are cheesy, old-fashioned HOG's that don't really have a lot of challenges but they do offer hours of stressless entertainment fun. I loved that this one took us all over the world to the Amazon River, Angkor Wat, the Aurora Lights, the Colosseum, the Coral Reef, Egypt, Mount Everest, Galapagos, Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, Mayan, Petra, the Serengeti, Stonehenge, Subterranean River, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall, and Victoria Falls, where the first game was just about London.
You can play in an Easy Mode which has no Timer or Misclick penalties, and the Hint feature recharges in 5 Seconds. The Medium Mode is also Untimed but there is a Misclick penalty of +1000 points and it takes the Hint feature 15 Seconds to recharge. The Hard Mode is Timed and also has a +1000 point Misclick penalty and the Hint feature takes 60 Seconds to recharge. I played in the Hard Mode and had plenty of time to find all of the items on most of the levels. I will say that when you misclick, or click too far to the edge of a correct object, it does seem rather harsh to get a GIANT red -1000 points flashed on the screen in huge numbers, it kind of takes away from the whole Peace Sign Vibe doesn't it?
There are 20 Hidden Object Locations (as stated above) that must be replayed several times until all 5 Facts have been found, all 5 Peace Signs have been found and all 3 of the 8-Balls have been found. Peace Signs are only available in the Listed Word Mode and Scrambled Mode types. 8-Balls are only found in the Listed Word Modes, but it will state which collectible can be found in the current scene.
There are several Hidden Object types. Each time you replay the scene, it will be a different HO mode.
➺Abc Mode: Normal Listed Item Finds.
➺Missing Vowels: (or as it's stated on the instructions Missing Wovels Mode~Listed Items that are missing the Vowels.
➺Scrambled Mode: Listed Item Finds with jumbled words.
➺Silhouetted Shape Mode: Items shown as Silhouetted Shapes.
➺Pairs: You have to find matching pairs of items.
➺Unlimited Word Mode: Find all the objects matching the clue on the list
➺Unlimited Silhouetted Mode: Find all the objects matching the images shown.
There are several Hidden Object types. Each time you replay the scene, it will be a different HO mode.
➺Abc Mode: Normal Listed Item Finds.
➺Missing Vowels: (or as it's stated on the instructions Missing Wovels Mode~Listed Items that are missing the Vowels.
➺Scrambled Mode: Listed Item Finds with jumbled words.
➺Silhouetted Shape Mode: Items shown as Silhouetted Shapes.
➺Pairs: You have to find matching pairs of items.
➺Unlimited Word Mode: Find all the objects matching the clue on the list
➺Unlimited Silhouetted Mode: Find all the objects matching the images shown.
Finding 60 8-Ball's will Unlock the Finale Puzzle, Finding 100 Peace Signs will Unlock the Unlimited Play Mode. There are 100 Fact Objects to Find and they are stored in your Diary (only the ones you have found) and you can purchase 15 Gifts (points are converted to currency) Before the start of each level, you are shown a pictured item of the Fact Object you are looking for in the scene, but it will sparkle at the end if you forget to look for it. This feature could have been a whole lot better if the objects or animals actually had something to do with the location you were in such as Amazon River Fun Facts instead of a pineapple or a boring piece of broccoli?
After completing the Hidden Object Scene, there will be a Mini-Game variation to play, such as Spot the Difference, Tile Swap puzzles, Match 3 games, Mahjong, Word Search, or Jigsaws Puzzles. I realize that the HOG's are the main focus, but why do the mini-games always get over-looked? The Match 3 games don't accept fast consecutive matches, the word searches are were all in a straight line from right to left? I loved the Swap Tiles & Circular Jigsaws, but it seems that these games just focus on one or the other, why not both? I love HO's and mini-games and would love to see a challenging match 3 game within an HO game if that makes sense?? I want my cake and I want to eat it ;)
Collector's Edition Extras:
14 Extra Locations, 5 extra Mini-games, 21 Wallpapers
14 Extra Locations, 5 extra Mini-games, 21 Wallpapers
ADVENTURE TRIP SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-London (July 21-2019) 3.7
2-Wonders of the World (July 12-2020) n/a
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-London (July 21-2019) 3.7
2-Wonders of the World (July 12-2020) n/a
by: Point8Games
I recommend this game!
Explore a fascinating world, save a werewolf and defeat cruel witches in this amazing hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
252 of 287 found this review helpful
WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN A GAME FROM FIVE-BN? A NEW GAME FROM FIVE-BN OF COURSE!!!!!
PostedJuly 11, 2020
pennmom36
fromThe word werewolf means manwolf. It comes from the early English word wer (meaning "man") and wulf (meaning "wolf"). A group of werewolves is called a pack or a route.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
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!)
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.
(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.
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!
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!
Can you stop a new monster brought to life before it's too late?
Overall rating
4
/
5
54 of 57 found this review helpful
PUPPETSHOW IS BACK! *And You'll Be Glad You Waited For The Standard Edition Version!*
PostedJuly 10, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Completed Game approximately 4.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
20 Main Game Scene Locations 12-13 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
20 Main Game Scene Locations 12-13 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
I haven't enjoyed PuppetShow games in a very long time, they were fantastic in the beginning but then, as most series do, it just became another puppet on a string kind of game. Amax has been pulling back the reins lately, I think they realized that spewing out quantity over quality was destroying their reputation so kudos for having the insight and even more so for having the courage to face those challenges and implement the changes, that to me, are obvious. I didn't think the CE offerings were very CE worthy, it has a good storyline, non-repetitive tasks (although quite a bit of back-and-forth, to-and-fro, for my tastes) and decent mini-games, not to mention the fact that few can match the quality of Amax graphics!
FYI: They have some unusual Achievements in the CE Version, the only pro side of the CE bling, so if you do opt for the CE version, don't forget to read them over before starting the game or you will definitely miss earning a few of them!
☽☾Collectibles☼ CE Version Only
There are NO morphing Objects, There are NO real Collectibles because what this game has to offer isn't something that is hidden in each scene or every other scene, if fact, they aren't even hidden and there are only 10 "Keys" located within Zoom Zones (again they are NOT hidden they are "ta-dah" moments) The Keys unlock the birdcages that hold 10 Mechanical Animals, some of which aren't even animals?!? Each mechanical "object" gives a detailed description of why it was created and its purpose. Had the game itself not been as well-crafted, I would have asked for a refund at this point!
There are NO morphing Objects, There are NO real Collectibles because what this game has to offer isn't something that is hidden in each scene or every other scene, if fact, they aren't even hidden and there are only 10 "Keys" located within Zoom Zones (again they are NOT hidden they are "ta-dah" moments) The Keys unlock the birdcages that hold 10 Mechanical Animals, some of which aren't even animals?!? Each mechanical "object" gives a detailed description of why it was created and its purpose. Had the game itself not been as well-crafted, I would have asked for a refund at this point!
◔Hidden Object Scenes◕
There are 12 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter, + 5 Zoom-Zone HO's. If I'm being honest, the HO's were rather boring and by the time Chapter Four rolled around I was dreading them and wished I could just skip them! They are located in boring locations most were just Interactive List finds, and there's only so many times you want to sift through a pile of broken puppet parts ti find a random mechanical part, right? There were also Silhouetted Shape Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Find, Fragmented Item Finds, Find & Replace, and Swatches Finds where you find an object with the color that matches the color on the token swatch example. There are no alternate Puzzles available.
There are 12 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter, + 5 Zoom-Zone HO's. If I'm being honest, the HO's were rather boring and by the time Chapter Four rolled around I was dreading them and wished I could just skip them! They are located in boring locations most were just Interactive List finds, and there's only so many times you want to sift through a pile of broken puppet parts ti find a random mechanical part, right? There were also Silhouetted Shape Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Find, Fragmented Item Finds, Find & Replace, and Swatches Finds where you find an object with the color that matches the color on the token swatch example. There are no alternate Puzzles available.
♙Mini-Games♙
There are 24 Mini-Games +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and naturally, they are mostly mechanical type puzzles ranging from easy-intermediate. Here are some of my personal favorites:
1-Place the holograms onto the map using rotational, + & - buttons to resize and place correctly, and then find 4 birds after placing each map hologram.
2-Push tokens into center slots according to the numbered slots on the columns & rows.
3-Move token along tracks and rotate groups into correct places.
4-Navigate through the catacombs and use items to overcome obstacles while avoiding cyborgs.
5-Move chains of colored tokens along tracks to their matching colored slots.
There are 24 Mini-Games +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and naturally, they are mostly mechanical type puzzles ranging from easy-intermediate. Here are some of my personal favorites:
1-Place the holograms onto the map using rotational, + & - buttons to resize and place correctly, and then find 4 birds after placing each map hologram.
2-Push tokens into center slots according to the numbered slots on the columns & rows.
3-Move token along tracks and rotate groups into correct places.
4-Navigate through the catacombs and use items to overcome obstacles while avoiding cyborgs.
5-Move chains of colored tokens along tracks to their matching colored slots.
✯Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)✯
Three days prior to the main investigation, Professor Richard Kingston contacts Detective Howard after his laboratory's sophisticated security system is breached and several Mechanical Animals are stolen. Amax didn't skimp on the content of the bonus chapter, but it's basically more of the same as you retrace your steps, revisiting the same familiar 12-13 scenes from the main chapter. It would have been more appealing if at least a few of the scene locations were new! There are just 5 mini-games and 4 hidden object scenes (including smaller zoom-zones) and more back and forth running around because apparently you didn't get it out of your system in the main chapters!
Three days prior to the main investigation, Professor Richard Kingston contacts Detective Howard after his laboratory's sophisticated security system is breached and several Mechanical Animals are stolen. Amax didn't skimp on the content of the bonus chapter, but it's basically more of the same as you retrace your steps, revisiting the same familiar 12-13 scenes from the main chapter. It would have been more appealing if at least a few of the scene locations were new! There are just 5 mini-games and 4 hidden object scenes (including smaller zoom-zones) and more back and forth running around because apparently you didn't get it out of your system in the main chapters!
♕Collector's Edition Extra's♕
7 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 15 Achievements, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes,10 Zoom Zone Bird Cage Keys to unlock 10 Mechanical Animals with descriptions, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide. This doesn't look like a whole lot of CE bling to me???
7 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 15 Achievements, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes,10 Zoom Zone Bird Cage Keys to unlock 10 Mechanical Animals with descriptions, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide. This doesn't look like a whole lot of CE bling to me???
PUPPET SHOW SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Mystery of Joyville SE only (October 2-2009) 4.0
2-Souls of the Innocent (June 18-2010) 4.2
3-Lost Town (April 14-2011) 4.2
4-Return to Joyville (May18-2012) 4.3
5-Destiny Undone (April 26-2013) 3.8
6-Lightning Strikes (September 19-2014) 3.3
7-The Price of Immortality (April 12-2015) 4.2
8-The Face of Humanity (February 19-2016) 3.6
9-Her Cruel Collection (October 14-2016) 3.9
10-Bloody Rosie (December 16-2016) 3.5
11-Arrogance Effect (August 20-2017) 3.2
12-Poetic Justice (November 3-2017) 2.4
13-The Curse of Ophelia (March 4-2018) 3.5
14-Faith in the Future (August 10-2018) 2.5
15-Porcelain Smile (February 22-2019 3.7
16-Fatal Mistake (July 10-2020) n/a
by: Amax Interactive
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Mystery of Joyville SE only (October 2-2009) 4.0
2-Souls of the Innocent (June 18-2010) 4.2
3-Lost Town (April 14-2011) 4.2
4-Return to Joyville (May18-2012) 4.3
5-Destiny Undone (April 26-2013) 3.8
6-Lightning Strikes (September 19-2014) 3.3
7-The Price of Immortality (April 12-2015) 4.2
8-The Face of Humanity (February 19-2016) 3.6
9-Her Cruel Collection (October 14-2016) 3.9
10-Bloody Rosie (December 16-2016) 3.5
11-Arrogance Effect (August 20-2017) 3.2
12-Poetic Justice (November 3-2017) 2.4
13-The Curse of Ophelia (March 4-2018) 3.5
14-Faith in the Future (August 10-2018) 2.5
15-Porcelain Smile (February 22-2019 3.7
16-Fatal Mistake (July 10-2020) n/a
by: Amax Interactive
I recommend this game!
Join Emperor Omadan once again and help him build the perfect ski resort!
Overall rating
1
/
5
16 of 21 found this review helpful
THIS TYPE IS OKAY AS A FREE MOBILE APP BUT THAT'S WHERE THE APPEAL ENDS FOR ME
PostedJuly 9, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I loved the first 3 Imperial Island Match 3 games because they were decent games with unique features and unlike the last two versions, they weren't designed as flashy games F2P mobile apps converted to PC desktop versions. The tiles are huge, they look cartoonish, you are constantly being awarded power-ups that destroy so many tiles, it may as well play the game for you, what's the challenge in that? They have abandoned all the features that made Imperial Island unique such as loading up the locomotive at the bottom of the screen, an awesome feature no other Match 3 game has ever had!
You can play in a Relaxed Mode, a Limited Moves or Limited Time Mode and there are 140 Levels, 7 Trophy awards in several categories to earn (you must "claim" your reward by going into the Trophy section after earning an achievement.) and 34 Collectible Cards to earn.
Although this is a colorful game, it's exactly like all the other Limited Moves Match 3 games that have been released lately, where you choose a bonus to start each level, with the same goals of collecting a specific number of specific tiles and clearing blocked tiles of snow and ice. The tiles are large and very cartoonish looking, and it's so easy to make large matches that you're constantly acquiring bonuses on the board which makes it seem like the game is playing itself!
Large Matches will earn Bonuses on the board and must be included in a Color-Coded Match to detonate.
*Match 4=Vertical or Horizontal Line Buster
*Match 5 in a T or L Shape=Bomb
*Match 5 in a Row=Lightning
*Match 6 or 7=Bottle of Champagne
*Swap Bottle of Champagne w/any element to paint all identical elements
*Lightning matched w/Line Buster=turns all icons into line busters
*Swap Lightning w/a Bomb=all identical icons turn into Bombs
IMPERIAL ISLAND SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Birth of an Empire (August 20-2013) 4.5
2-The Search For New Land (August 20-2014) 3.4
3-Imperial Island 3: Expansion (February 15-2016) 4.3
4-Imperial Island 4 (October 8-2018) 2.3
5-Ski Resort (July 8-2020) n/a
*Match 5 in a T or L Shape=Bomb
*Match 5 in a Row=Lightning
*Match 6 or 7=Bottle of Champagne
*Swap Bottle of Champagne w/any element to paint all identical elements
*Lightning matched w/Line Buster=turns all icons into line busters
*Swap Lightning w/a Bomb=all identical icons turn into Bombs
IMPERIAL ISLAND SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Birth of an Empire (August 20-2013) 4.5
2-The Search For New Land (August 20-2014) 3.4
3-Imperial Island 3: Expansion (February 15-2016) 4.3
4-Imperial Island 4 (October 8-2018) 2.3
5-Ski Resort (July 8-2020) n/a
by: QuickClickGames
I don't recommend this game.
Help stop a killer and keep an important scientific discovery from falling into the wrong hands!
Overall rating
4
/
5
129 of 147 found this review helpful
THE PLOT KEEPS THICKENING ON THESE FAMILY MYSTERIES!
PostedJuly 9, 2020
pennmom36
fromMK-Ultra tests were conducted at universities, hospitals, prisons in US & Canada 1953-64 it’s unclear how many were involved b/c they destroyed most MK-Ultra documents when the program was officially halted in 1973.
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
25 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert
And you thought working for Professor Webster with a huge new grant was a good thing? You haven't even started your research and already there's crimes, coverups, CIA operatives, links to government mind-control programs, scams, deceit, and kidnapping?
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
25 Main Game Scene Locations +8 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert
And you thought working for Professor Webster with a huge new grant was a good thing? You haven't even started your research and already there's crimes, coverups, CIA operatives, links to government mind-control programs, scams, deceit, and kidnapping?
I loved the story, but it was a little too drawn out and I started becoming bored in the fifth chapter. The HO's were not as stellar as the last game because they didn't include those highly interactive puzzle games I had so looked forward to from the previous game, which was a huge letdown for me. Lastly, The CE collectibles are what I refer to as "clickables' they aren't challenging, they are so large you can't miss them so they are just there to click on...clickables! I still loved the story, it's a great story, but the last Family Mysteries had the whole package for me :)
웃G.A.D.G.E.T웃
NO gadgets...that's a wonderful feature!
웃G.A.D.G.E.T웃
NO gadgets...that's a wonderful feature!
☽☾Morphing Objects/Collectibles: (CE version only)☼
There are 15 Morphing Photo Pieces, one in each scene, but they are way too large and easily spotted the second you walk into the room. There are 14 Character Figurines as well and they look like creepy voodoo dolls, to be honest lurking in the corners or sometimes in plain sight?? There is a lamp indicator on the inventory bar that tells you if the collectibles have been found in that particular scene.
There are 15 Morphing Photo Pieces, one in each scene, but they are way too large and easily spotted the second you walk into the room. There are 14 Character Figurines as well and they look like creepy voodoo dolls, to be honest lurking in the corners or sometimes in plain sight?? There is a lamp indicator on the inventory bar that tells you if the collectibles have been found in that particular scene.
◔Hidden Object Scenes◕
There are only 11 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter and I was really disappointed that there were only one of my favorites included from the last Family Mysteries game :( Although there were a few that were progressive and somewhat creative, the HO's were just the same ole same ole as far as I'm concerned, with the exception of that SINGLE HO. In true Brave Giant fashion, the HO's include at least one object that morphs and can only be clicked on when it is in the correct object form. There are Interactive List Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, or Spot The Difference Finds. My absolute favorite by far is a Progressive Interactive Puzzle type that requires figuring out sequences and codes (the clues are all there folks, you just have to look! similar to a Rube Goldberg type of puzzle where you have to fiddle with several aspects and use discoveries to unlock the next interactions (it wasn't nearly as intricate as the last Family Mysteries Game...what happened??) There is an alternate Associated Pair game available where you flip two tiles at a time and match objects that are similar such as a Horse & Car.
There are only 11 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter and I was really disappointed that there were only one of my favorites included from the last Family Mysteries game :( Although there were a few that were progressive and somewhat creative, the HO's were just the same ole same ole as far as I'm concerned, with the exception of that SINGLE HO. In true Brave Giant fashion, the HO's include at least one object that morphs and can only be clicked on when it is in the correct object form. There are Interactive List Finds, Multiples of the Same Object Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, or Spot The Difference Finds. My absolute favorite by far is a Progressive Interactive Puzzle type that requires figuring out sequences and codes (the clues are all there folks, you just have to look! similar to a Rube Goldberg type of puzzle where you have to fiddle with several aspects and use discoveries to unlock the next interactions (it wasn't nearly as intricate as the last Family Mysteries Game...what happened??) There is an alternate Associated Pair game available where you flip two tiles at a time and match objects that are similar such as a Horse & Car.
♙Mini-Games♙
There are 53 Mini-Games +10 in the CE Bonus Chapter, most of which are mechanical type puzzles and they are very creative, and entertaining games. That seems like a ton of games, but don't freak out if you aren't a mini-game fan, because a lot of the mini-games are 3-part puzzles that have a few different variations, they aren't brain-burners, but some do require a bit of thought to solve them, and I loved that even the codes required some grey matter to solve versus the standard "sticky note" answers. I'm still going to complain that out of a whopping 63 mini-games, only 8 can be replayed in the extras menu??!!?? Here's a list of a few of my personal favorites:
There are 53 Mini-Games +10 in the CE Bonus Chapter, most of which are mechanical type puzzles and they are very creative, and entertaining games. That seems like a ton of games, but don't freak out if you aren't a mini-game fan, because a lot of the mini-games are 3-part puzzles that have a few different variations, they aren't brain-burners, but some do require a bit of thought to solve them, and I loved that even the codes required some grey matter to solve versus the standard "sticky note" answers. I'm still going to complain that out of a whopping 63 mini-games, only 8 can be replayed in the extras menu??!!?? Here's a list of a few of my personal favorites:
1-Measure specific amounts of colored liquids♡♡♡
2-Swap fuses to equalize the sums of all fuses to the designated numbers. ♡♡
3-Rotate outer circle to align with symbols by following tangled wires. ♡♡♡
4-Cut the correct wire according to riddled descriptions. ♡♡
5-Set each colored knob according to the number of the butterflies in that same color. ♡♡♡
6-Connect joints with a specific number of connections that won't appear unless you enter the correct amount of connections. ♡
✯Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)✯
I'm not going to say much about the storyline folks, to say anything would give away the awesome plot of the main game. I will say that Nancy Bradford finally gets a chance to use her Mind Controlling device on a human test subject...but she had no other alternatives! There are 8 Scene Locations in this decent-length bonus chapter with an additional 10 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes, however, there are no Collectibles or Morphing Puzzle Pieces.
2-Swap fuses to equalize the sums of all fuses to the designated numbers. ♡♡
3-Rotate outer circle to align with symbols by following tangled wires. ♡♡♡
4-Cut the correct wire according to riddled descriptions. ♡♡
5-Set each colored knob according to the number of the butterflies in that same color. ♡♡♡
6-Connect joints with a specific number of connections that won't appear unless you enter the correct amount of connections. ♡
✯Bonus Chapter (Collector's Edition version only)✯
I'm not going to say much about the storyline folks, to say anything would give away the awesome plot of the main game. I will say that Nancy Bradford finally gets a chance to use her Mind Controlling device on a human test subject...but she had no other alternatives! There are 8 Scene Locations in this decent-length bonus chapter with an additional 10 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes, however, there are no Collectibles or Morphing Puzzle Pieces.
♕Collector's Edition Extra's♕
16 Wallpapers (none of which have characters on them, whoo-hoo! 5 Music Soundtracks, 8 Cutscene Videos, 24 Achievements, 8 Replayable Mini-Games, 8 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Puzzle Pieces, 14 Character Figurines, 5 Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-in Strategy Guide.
16 Wallpapers (none of which have characters on them, whoo-hoo! 5 Music Soundtracks, 8 Cutscene Videos, 24 Achievements, 8 Replayable Mini-Games, 8 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Puzzle Pieces, 14 Character Figurines, 5 Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-in Strategy Guide.
FAMILY MYSTERIES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Poisonous Promises (October 26-2019) 3.7
2-Echoes of Tomorrow (April 8-2020) 3.8
3-Criminal Minds (July 9-2020) n/a
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Poisonous Promises (October 26-2019) 3.7
2-Echoes of Tomorrow (April 8-2020) 3.8
3-Criminal Minds (July 9-2020) n/a
by: Brave Giant Studios
I recommend this game!
Dive into summer with an incredible new set of Season Marbles puzzles!
Overall rating
2
/
5
50 of 67 found this review helpful
CURSES! SEEMS LIKE THEY USED SOMEONE ELSE'S BRILLIANT MATCH 3 FEATURES
PostedJuly 7, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Sure, it's a fun game and I enjoyed playing the demo but unfortunately, I won't purchase the game nor am I willing to give the game more than a couple of Stars because the developer felt the need to take someone else's unique features from another Match 3 game series and use them in their own game as if it were their idea? Hit the red mark to shoot the Cannon to cause a chain reaction? Hit the Battering Ram to fire a missile? Clear the Mist? What's next spreading fire, moving coin halves?
You can play in a Relaxed Match 2 Mode or a Challenge Mode which requires matching 3 or more Orbs. The tiles are bright and cheerful although I must admit, I had no idea what some of the tiles were, or what they had to do with a summer theme?
The beauty of this Matching Orb game is that there's no Timer so you can take your time to figure out the best strategy. The playing field has an infinite amount of Colored Orbs located on the Top, Bottom, Right, and Left sides (you can only see the colors of 2 Orbs in each row or column) and the object is to remove all of the Orbs by shooting an identical colored orb from any of the parameters at the Orbs to remove them. As you progress, more Orb variations are added to the field and naturally, more obstacles are added as well. Bonuses appear randomly, but they will quickly disappear if they aren't activated by a moving Orb. You can right-click on each bonus to get a brief description, you can also click on the Question Mark to read about all of the features.
OBSTRUCTIONS:
*Chains~requires a matching colored orb to break the chain(s) another to remove orbs remaining.
*Glass Border~break when hit with an orb.
*Wooden Borders~requires a hit by any orb to destroy.
*Stone Borders~can only be destroyed by Bonuses.
*Metal Borders~cannot be destroyed.
*Glass Cells~break when hit with an orb.
*Wooden Wall~requires neighboring match or orbs.
*Stone Wall~can only be destroyed by Bonuses.
*Metal Wall~cannot be destroyed.
*Side Shield Crates~requires hit by orb on the unprotected side.
*Extra Armor~destroyed when tiles are beneath a neighboring cell.
*Mist!~removed when orbs are matched near the mist.
*Arrows~redirrects the path of the orb.
BONUSES:(appear & disappear randomly)
*Flames~include in a match to detonate an explosion.
*Lightning~destroys all of the same color orbs.
*Bonus Missile~produces 3 missiles to remove 3 random orbs.
*Bonus Bombs~transforms 5 random orbs into bombs.
*Bonus Multi-Orbs~transforms 7 random active orbs into multi-orbs that can be matched with any color.
*Cross Dynamite~destroys orbs in a cross pattern.
*Cross X Dynamite~destroys orbs in an X pattern.
*Mines~destroys neighboring cells.
*Battering Ram~requires a hit from an orb on the back to destroy the object in front of the ram.
*Cannon~requires hitting the red button with an orb to fire the cannon (can be on multiple sides)
*Multi-Orbs-can be matched with any orb.
*Chains~requires a matching colored orb to break the chain(s) another to remove orbs remaining.
*Glass Border~break when hit with an orb.
*Wooden Borders~requires a hit by any orb to destroy.
*Stone Borders~can only be destroyed by Bonuses.
*Metal Borders~cannot be destroyed.
*Glass Cells~break when hit with an orb.
*Wooden Wall~requires neighboring match or orbs.
*Stone Wall~can only be destroyed by Bonuses.
*Metal Wall~cannot be destroyed.
*Side Shield Crates~requires hit by orb on the unprotected side.
*Extra Armor~destroyed when tiles are beneath a neighboring cell.
*Mist!~removed when orbs are matched near the mist.
*Arrows~redirrects the path of the orb.
BONUSES:(appear & disappear randomly)
*Flames~include in a match to detonate an explosion.
*Lightning~destroys all of the same color orbs.
*Bonus Missile~produces 3 missiles to remove 3 random orbs.
*Bonus Bombs~transforms 5 random orbs into bombs.
*Bonus Multi-Orbs~transforms 7 random active orbs into multi-orbs that can be matched with any color.
*Cross Dynamite~destroys orbs in a cross pattern.
*Cross X Dynamite~destroys orbs in an X pattern.
*Mines~destroys neighboring cells.
*Battering Ram~requires a hit from an orb on the back to destroy the object in front of the ram.
*Cannon~requires hitting the red button with an orb to fire the cannon (can be on multiple sides)
*Multi-Orbs-can be matched with any orb.
I would have given this game 4-5 Stars if they would have at least added some new features that were their original ideas as well. I don't appreciate the fact that they used ALL of the same identical features from a very well-known Match 3 game series. That's just not right, I happen to love that particular developer and I know that he works very hard to give us quality games that have unique features that he thought up with his own creative mind...just saying :)
SEASON MARBLES SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Autumn (March 18-2020) 4.7
2-Summer (July 7-2020) n/a
SEASON MARBLES SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Autumn (March 18-2020) 4.7
2-Summer (July 7-2020) n/a
by: Flashburn Studios
I don't recommend this game.
Follow the Dwarfs on this Match 3 Adventure and help restore their homeland!
Overall rating
4
/
5
59 of 66 found this review helpful
AMAZING GRAPHICS, REPETITIVE, YET STRANGELY ADDICTIVE
PostedJuly 6, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
If I hadn't stuck with the entire demo, I'd probably only given this game 2-3 Stars because the first few levels were boring and the instructions were some of the most confusing and contradicting instructions I've ever read. But those are the kind of things that only make me more determined, I had to dig my claws in to find out what made this game tick, and to be perfectly honest, an hour and a half later I was still at a loss as to why all of a sudden half of the tiles became Spiderweb encased for seemingly no reason at all in the blink of an eye, and why I can make a large match one minute and not get rewarded with a Power-up, but the next time I do, unless it's because the Power-up falls from the top of the screen?
Anyway, I may not understand all the why's, but I like the weird challenges, I like the unique styles, and I love the 3D graphics! As I said, the first several levels are very plain and boring, the Match 3 board has wooden cells, the icons are wooden crates, shovels, axes, wooden buckets, and lanterns that are all similar in color or texture so everything seemed plain Jane. Then I was tasked with catching fireflies, and they added colorful flowers, toadstools, green leaves, and colorful gems in purple, blue, teal, gold, and pink.
You can play in Relaxed or Timed Mode and choose between an Easy, Normal, or Hard Difficulty mode. The goals vary on each level, you may have to make matches over all Dark Cells, or gather a specified amount of specific Tiles. Some of the levels have objects that are stationary and they can't be moved, it's kind of weird because you can pick them up but they allow you to move them anywhere.
Power-ups include Explosive Fire, Hammers, and Lightning that destroy in various patterns such as vertical or horizontal lines or in a small adjacent radius. Obstacles such as Wooden Boxes may contain hidden objects and may or may not need to be exposed to complete the level. You will rebuild the Dwarven Kingdom that was destroyed in Rune Stones Quest 2, with the resources earned playing the Match 3 levels as well.
This is probably not going to be a Match 3 game that most fans will enjoy. I didn't dig it at first, but the more I played it, the more engaging it became. I think it's worthy of a PCC, it's kept me entertained with the uniqueness of the tasks and I really love the 3D graphics. This is definitely a game I recommend trying the demo first, but you really do need to try the entire demo to give it a fair chance :)
RUNE STONES QUEST SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Rune Stones Quest 1 (November 13 2012) 3.0
2-Rune Stones Quest 2 (June 15-2018) 2.0
3-Rune Stones Quest 3 (June 3-2020) n/a
by: Star Ashes Game Development
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Rune Stones Quest 1 (November 13 2012) 3.0
2-Rune Stones Quest 2 (June 15-2018) 2.0
3-Rune Stones Quest 3 (June 3-2020) n/a
by: Star Ashes Game Development
I recommend this game!
Join the Hudson's on this colorful trip around the Land of Oz!
Overall rating
4
/
5
104 of 110 found this review helpful
YOU ADDED SOME FEATURES AND SHARPENED THE GRAPHICS (of course I noticed!)
PostedJuly 6, 2020
pennmom36
from#BRING BACK BONUS PUNCH MONDAY'S (if you agree copy to your "location" box...it's a BF member movement!)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I will always reward a developer for improvements and this little turtle has definitely made some improvements over the last game. The graphics are much clearer and they have finally added a 3-Minute Challenge Mode to go along with the 10-Minute Timed Mode and of course the Relaxed, No-Timer Mode! (I found myself scrambling a few times!) It's like I always say, they can't possibly read minds, they won't know unless we politely say something...and Indies never let me down დ
So now you can play in THREE modes, a Relaxed Untimed Mode, 10-Minute Timed Mode, or a 3-Minute Timed Mode to complete each level. You will earn a single star on each HO location and the next location requires 2-3 stars to unlock it so you will need to replay the previous scenes in order to earn enough stars to progress.
Each scene has a Lazy Turtle to discover (once you find him he won't appear when you replay the same scene) and there are trivia facts before visiting each location. The Lazy Turtle was added a few games ago but I'm still going to push for the actual Lazy Turtle Logo to be used versus the plastic turtle because the Lazy Turtle Logo is one of the coolest logos I've seen. He's an adorable "lazy" turtle wearing a sombrero and leaning up against a palm tree. If they used a semi-transparent image of this logo and hid it in each scene it would be so much better and make much more sense! (free advertising too, never hurts) There are no misclick penalties and you can replay the scenes as often as you'd like, but each time the style changes between Listed Items, Silhouetted Shapes, and my favorite, Scrambled Letter finds. (which ain't as easy as you'd think folks)
My biggest complaint and one of the reason's I'm still leaning on a 4-star and not a 5-star rating is that the items remain in the same position every time you repeat the scene, and most of the time you are tasked with finding the same items over and over. Anyone can master a Hidden Object Scene if they stare at the same pattern 10 times in a row, right?
The Hudson Family's trip locations include:
~Melbourne Railway Station
~Luna Park
~Uluru
~Perth Mint
~Adelaide
~Great Barrier Reef
~Gold Coast
~Tasmania
~Northern Territories
~Canberra
~Dandenong Melbourne
~IBrisbane Koala Sanctuary
~Sydney Harbor Bridge
~Frasier Island
~Sydney, Blue Mountains
~Melbourne Railway Station
~Luna Park
~Uluru
~Perth Mint
~Adelaide
~Great Barrier Reef
~Gold Coast
~Tasmania
~Northern Territories
~Canberra
~Dandenong Melbourne
~IBrisbane Koala Sanctuary
~Sydney Harbor Bridge
~Frasier Island
~Sydney, Blue Mountains
Mini-Games Available:
~Jigsaw
~Pairs of Animals (Matching Card Pairs)
~Coral Reef (Match 3)
~Mahjong
~Animals of Australia (Word Search)
~Jigsaw
~Pairs of Animals (Matching Card Pairs)
~Coral Reef (Match 3)
~Mahjong
~Animals of Australia (Word Search)
I recommend this game!
Follow Alexis, daughter of Hercules, as she takes up her father’s hammer and becomes the mighty warrior she always dreamt she’d become!
Overall rating
3
/
5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
BEAUTIFUL CARTOON GRAPHICS?
PostedJuly 5, 2020
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The thing that really puts me off in this game other than the cartoonish graphics, is the constant flashing of resources flying up and down to the left corner every time I pick something up, this developer sure does love their bling-a-ding-ding. BTW, what's the point of having HD graphics only to waste it on huge Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble cartoon animations?
Forgive me for being picky, but Time Management games have been bringing some amazing games to the pond lately and those game have really clever features and unique tasks so when I see an ordinary game with the same ordinary tasks that make me pick up the same stupid giant blocks of cheese wheels that are conveniently blocking my tried and true beaten path, it bores me, and it tells me that the developer just isn't thinking outside of the box. Forgive me for wanting something better, forgive me for not wanting the same game with just a different title...again! The only unusual features I'm noticing in this game are defeating Chrono's Skeleton's and turning off Portals, but those are just new to this developer, they aren't new TM features.
You can play in a Relaxed, Normal, or Expert Mode of Difficulty over 70 levels and each level has a Puzzle Rune that unlocks a Bonus Level (as well as a Fragment Jigsaw Puzzle) in each of the Main Levels if all of the Runes have been collected. There are 37 Achievement Trophies and 6 Wallpapers.
In this Collector's Edition version, you can repair 10 Office Items with the Stars you earn on the levels as well, and there is an Interactive Strategy Guide that basically just points to available tasks.
Basically, the SE version appears to offer everything this version has except the Office repairs, you get all the other features, including the Wallpapers, Puzzle Runes, Achievements, etc, so if you like the game, I think I's opt for the cheaper version unless you are picking this one up on a BOGO sale!
I don't recommend this game.