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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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An investigation that will open up a new world!
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IT ALL STARTED WITH A NEW YORK MYSTERY
PostedNovember 2, 2023
pennmom36
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Skill Level:Expert
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Level of Challenge
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Five BN Games are in a different league than all other HOPA developers. No other developer in this genre is able to produce games that even come close to the quality of entertainment Five BN provides! New York Mysteries: Power of Art is a perfect example of how entertaining a HOPA can be when the developer doesn't spew out a new game every month as other developers do.
We have waited 5 long years for a new game in this series, so I thought I'd recap the storyline of the games in order.
New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia:
New York, 1955 had become a dangerous and corrupt city. Tensions escalated with the disappearance of five Mafia bosses, but when children began to disappear one by one, the city began to panic.
New York, 1955 had become a dangerous and corrupt city. Tensions escalated with the disappearance of five Mafia bosses, but when children began to disappear one by one, the city began to panic.
This mysterious case drew the attention of Laura James, an up-and-coming journalist from "The Daily News" determined to solve this seemingly unsolvable case. When Laura's investigation starts to unravel the threads of a secret society hidden in a vast network beneath the city, she soon realizes that she is the one under a microscope and has been since the beginning!....
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I recommend this game!
Years of devotion, one day of revenge.
Overall rating
1
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THIS GAME IS SO BORING I FORGOT I PLAYED IT
PostedOctober 30, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
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I glanced at the CE version when this SE version was released today, and when I saw that it got a 1.8 average rating, I thought to myself, I've got to see if this game is as bad as everyone else thought it was.
I downloaded the game and quickly realized that I had not only played the CE version, but I even reviewed it!
I guess that pretty much says it all...the game was so boring, it didn't even register that I had already tried it!
Since I'm already here, I may as well pose this question again: Why is Do Games trying to pretend they are not the developer for these dud Hidden Object Games they have been spewing out lately?
They are trying to pretend that the developer is Relax Games, and they even denied that these are indeed their games when I contacted them!
If this game isn't by Domini Games, then why is there a picture hanging on the wall on the second level of an Orange Origami Dog? The same origami dog used in Domini's infamous logo? Why do they include a ring with Domini's logo as one of the hidden objects? Why are all the features exactly the same as in Domini HOPA games, the same Achievements feature, the same Collectible Tab pull-outs, the same format of CE extras, etc. as every other Domini Game? Why do they have a section of "other games" that lists every Domini Game available to date if this game isn't by Domini Games?
The game mechanics and features are the same as in the Connection of Worlds and Secrets of Worlds game series. If anything, Hidden Object Secrets: Family Revenge is less appealing because most of the scenes are literally littered with random objects...and trash!
The HO scenes are simplistic, and you are tasked with finding Listed Items shown three at a time, locating specific areas that match pictured swatches, finding Matching Pairs, Silhouetted Shape Combos, or Replacing items back into the scene.
This DOMINI game is an archaic blast from the past...come to think of it, the reviewing process here is pretty much the same way. lol
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I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
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AWESOME GAME-THE CE IS EVEN BETTER!
PostedOctober 13, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
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I just wanted to let tjm1938 know that this is the Standard Edition of Twistingo: Turtle Bay. The Collector's Edition which was released in September, offers more content than this SE version. This is the scenario with all CE games at BF; the SE versions are released approximately a month afterward.
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I recommend this game!
Can you help Catherine rescue her friends in a terrifying new case?
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3
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WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO BE A STALKER TOO?
PostedOctober 5, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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I knew I was in for a treat when the game began with "Attention Stalkers:" My first task as an official Stalker was to find two giant badges to open my purse. My fellow Stalking partner asked me to meet him at the museum, where he suspected evil foul play was a-mist.
When you're a Professional Stalker, you can never be too careful, so before heading out to the museum, I printed a picture of a symbol that, according to the website, is guaranteed to dispel evil green mist. After carefully cutting out the symbol (Don't tell the other Stalkers, but I added a tad bit of glitter & some macaroni), I was now equipped with everything I could possibly need to start Stalking the museum...professionally speaking, of course.
With my shoes tied tight and my purse's vault unlocked, I skedaddled over to the museum with my freshly bedazzled Mist Dispeller. The first thing I noticed was a teddy bear in dire need of help; OH, THE HORROR! His little blue arm was completely torn off his body...hand me a needle & thread STAT; I won't lose him!
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I don't recommend this game.
Years of devotion, one day of revenge.
Overall rating
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RELAX GAMES, DO GAMES, OR DOMINI GAMES?
PostedSeptember 26, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Have you ever wondered why this company's name changes on every new release? If this game isn't by Domini Games, then why is there a picture hanging on the wall on the second level of an Orange Origami Dog? The same origami dog used in Domini's logo? Why do they have a section of "other games" that lists all of the Domini Game series?
The game mechanics and features are the same as in the Connection of Worlds and Secrets of Worlds game series. If anything, Hidden Object Secrets: Family Revenge is less appealing because most of the scenes are literally littered with random objects...and trash!
The HO scenes are simplistic, and you are tasked with finding Listed Items shown three at a time, locating specific areas that match pictured swatches, finding Matching Pairs, or Replacing items back into the scene.
This game is an archaic blast from the past...come to think of it, the reviewing process here is pretty much the same way. lol
Stop by my Casual Gaming forum for a link to all my in-depth reviews and amazing game recommendations. I'd love the opportunity to show you a better world of gaming... and reviewing. thewoodsforum.boards.net
I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
3
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5
LOG STORES AND SAND GLASS AND YOGHURT WITH H'S...THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...
PostedSeptember 17, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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If you like Hidden Object Games, this is a really enjoyable game! There are no timers or combo meters; therefore, no pressure, yet it still presents a decent amount of challenge. It has a retro vibe and a bit of a story about a Detective Agency that finds lost or missing items, above-average graphics, fun features, and a ton of variety. I was a fan of the first Detective Agency: Grey Tie game and purchased the same CE version for less than 3 bucks from a different site!
Unfortunately, there are several mislabeled or oddly named items. An hourglass was referred to as a Sand Glass, Yogurt is spelled Yoghurt, a man's wallet is referred to as a purse, and I have no idea what a Log Store is. (I wonder if they sell Yule logs, too?) There was one scene that listed Crow x3. The first two were indeed black crows, but the third crow was listed in pink, indicating it was hidden in or behind another object. For some odd reason, I couldn't find the mysterious #3 Crow so I used the Hint feature for this final item...the Crow listed in Pink, which ended up being a Gold Bell!? Obviously, the developer is trying to rely on a simple Russian-to-English translation program, probably a free Google version! (contact me, Avi, this is what I do!)
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I recommend this game!
Prepare to be enthralled as you unearth hidden objects in this extraordinary Antiquarium!
Overall rating
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THE TITLE CAUGHT MY EYE AND PIQUED MY INTEREST IMMEDIATELY
PostedSeptember 15, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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I have to give Kudos to Seven Sails Games for thinking outside the box on this game. Clearly, this developer is pouring his heart and soul into these games lately. Obviously, this isn't a perfect game. There are a few kinks that need to be worked out, but they are really trying to create retro games with features gamers have asked for. There aren't many developers who are willing to do this nowadays, and for that reason alone, I will show my gratitude!
Antiquarium is a darker version of the Gardenscapes series where customers slide in on the left side with a listed item they are interested in purchasing. They arrive with 3-hearts, but the longer they wait, the less they are willing to pay. After finding the item, the customer departs, and another takes their place. (you have to click on the money they leave before the next one arrives)
In between the Gardenscapes style of HO scenes, there are HO scenes where you are tasked with finding Multiples of the same object (20 Eyeballs, 20 Masks, etc.) or a Fragmented Object HO where you search for fragmented pieces of an object (FROGs)
There are three different types of Mini-games as well, Traditional Jigsaw Puzzles, Square Tile Swaps, and Square Rotate Puzzles. I loved the themed images, and I especially enjoyed the Jigsaws, which worked flawlessly.
Now for the downside. The graphics in many of the scenes are dark, and some of the objects are way too small or they are hidden in the darkest corners of the scene. Because these items are almost impossible to find, this results in an excessive use of the Hint button, which takes away from the enjoyment of such a unique game.
I loved the dark, old manor theme; it's what drew me in and piqued my interest in the first place, so I hope Seven Sails decides to roll with this Antiquarium theme but finds a way to discretely add slightly larger objects into the scenes.
In my opinion, this is an easy fix and one that the developer recognizes and is eager to improve...what more could we ask for?
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I recommend this game!
Overall rating
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A ROYALLY DISAPPOINTING PRODUCT FROM A DEVELOPER WHO ONCE CARED
PostedSeptember 15, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
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Visual/Sound Quality
4
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Level of Challenge
2
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Domini Games ⋆ Do Games ⋆ Relaxgames (I can't keep up with their name changes!) are sinking fast at this point. Royal Romances: Endless Winter doesn't qualify as a HOPA, at least not a HOPA that you'd expect coming from a developer who was once known for their top-notch games.
They have added a "Decisions" feature where you pay to make multiple-choice decisions with Stars earned during gameplay. Whoever thought it was a great idea to make the player choose between harming a leopard with magic or chasing him away with magic should probably get a job advertising for Bud Light Beer. What kind of sick, twisted choice is that? Who would feel comfortable with hurting an animal, even if it's just a virtual scenario?
Clearly, Domini Games ⋆ Do Games ⋆ Relaxgames is either going through a change of ownership, or they are purposely trying to weasel out of a contract that isn't sustainable by offering games that barely meet the Hidden Object genre criteria, much less a Hidden Object, Puzzle, Adventure. Either way, "We The Player" are getting Royally screwed.
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I don't recommend this game.
Help the Park Rangers run Pinecreek Hills for another fun season!
Overall rating
5
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IT'S VACATION TIME!
PostedSeptember 7, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in here and give a big shoutout to Casual Arts, who always delivers!
This was an immediate purchase for me, from a different place, of course. ;) I'm going on vacation now, whoo-hooo
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I recommend this game!
Can you work with animals to save a local zoo’s celebration?
Overall rating
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KERFUFFLE ツ KERFUFFLE ツ KERFUFFLE ツ KERFUFFLE
PostedAugust 31, 2023
pennmom36
fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Rest in Peace დ Loki 07/02/2021
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Kerfuffle is my new favorite word! It just rolls off the tongue, and ya just can't help but grin after saying Kerfuffle. It appears there is some serious kerfuffling going on at the Zoo in Elephant's newest venture (it took them 20 kerfuffling years to come up with something new for kerfuffle's sake)
There is a bit of a story, but keep in mind that this is just a HOG and not a HOPA, so it isn't an "on the edge of your seat" plot. It's a Doctor Dolittle kind of story that centers around Artemis Wilde, who can talk to the animals...and these animals are having a kerfuffle meltdown!
The goal is to earn Golden Paws, which are used to purchase features in the Shop. There are also Collectible Photos to find in the HO scenes (24), so don't forget to look for those. There is also a Secret Room with a Jigsaw; the pieces are earned by playing the HOs & Mini-games, so there are quite a few features available, although I'm not sure what content is CE material and what isn't.
The Hidden Object Scenes are very unique and not the typical HO's offered by Elephant Games. You are striving to finish the HO's without misclicks to earn a Gold Paw. 1-4 Misclicks earn a Silver Paw, and 5 or more Misclicks give you a Bronze Paw. Gold Paws are worth 5 Coins, Silver Paws are worth 3 Coins, and the Bronze Paws are worth 1 coin. The cool part is that you can replay the levels, and your stats can only improve; you won't get a lower score.
The Mini-games are awarded paws as well, but the paws are based on how long it takes you to complete the puzzle. If you finish the mini-game in less than 10 minutes, you will earn a Gold Paw, 10-15 Minutes gives you a Silver Paw, and anything over 15 minutes gives you a Bronze Paw. These aren't brain-burner games; they are simple puzzles, such as putting photo frags back into place or placing square puzzle tiles on their matching slots on a map. I actually love the puzzles where you have to create a path on a map by clicking on a sequence of patterns until you get to the end. Most of the mini-games are familiar puzzles we've done several times over the years.
I will definitely purchase this game, but from another place, of course. Please join me at my forum. I would love the opportunity to show you a better world of gaming (and reviewing) thewoodsforum.boards.net
I recommend this game!