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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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The ultimate fantasy adventure for crafters and gamers alike!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 14 found this review helpful
VERY TEDIOUS, LAGGING CURSOR
PostedMay 30, 2023
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I didn't have any issues with the previous games in this series, but this one had several issues that, for me, made the game tedious. The biggest issue (besides some very unappealing color choices) was with the custom cursor, which lagged considerably! It was so slow that I was constantly having to go back and fill in cells whenever I was filling in groups of cells by holding down the mouse and swiping. At first, I thought I was just being careless, but it became apparent that it was because the cursor wasn't catching up.
Most of the pictures felt like I was searching for a needle in a haystack because the cells were mostly single cells scattered all over the board. There weren't many large groupings of colors so it felt tedious having to click a single cell here and there, and everywhere.
There is no cell counter to keep track of how many cells remain in a spool. It does have a percentage counter that keeps track of the progress of the entire picture, but not for individual cells which sure would have helped when I was searching all over the board for those random single-celled numbers!
If you are going to have pictures that are mostly single cells randomly placed all over, then at least give me an option to change the color of the circle indicating the current numbered cell so I can spot them more easily!
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I don't recommend this game.
Uncover the secrets of the West through hidden object fun!
Overall rating
3
/
5
32 of 50 found this review helpful
THE WEST HAS BEEN HIDING HERE THIS WHOLE TIME?
PostedMay 30, 2023
pennmom36
fromBig Fish: Hand the reins back to BoomZap and let them complete the Otherworld series for all us BoomZap HOPA fans! (Otherworld: The Eternal Winter) დ Loki
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Found it; problem solved! I've found the Northwest, the Heartland, and now the West. Will BoomZap lose the East Coast next? I haven't been out West in a decade, but I don't remember seeing so many random items lying around. I can't wait to look for those Keys that give you tourist fun facts the next time I visit!
There are 30 Levels with various HO modes: Standard Listed Items mode, Picture mode, Silhouetted Shapes mode, Missing Vowels mode, Riddled Description mode, Scrambled Letter mode, and Matching Pairs mode. There are a couple of Morphing Objects in every scene and two Interactive Tasks per scene, such as "Put the Ribbon on the Box."
Each Hidden Object Scene has a Hidden Key that unlocks a scene-related Fun Fact. If desired, you can replay levels to get a new fun fact (5 keys/fun facts per location). Each scene also has a collectible Star that will unlock that specific level in the Unlimited Play mode.
After playing three Hidden Object Scenes, a mini-game becomes available, such as placing shaped puzzle fragments, Swapping square tiles, Word Search, or a Paint-by-Numbers variation where you swipe the scene to reveal a black & white sketch, and then you click on each section to color it in by dragging the cursor. As you complete the mini-games in the main game, those mini-games become available for replay in the Subgames tab. (50 mini-games total)
There are 30 Levels with various HO modes: Standard Listed Items mode, Picture mode, Silhouetted Shapes mode, Missing Vowels mode, Riddled Description mode, Scrambled Letter mode, and Matching Pairs mode. There are a couple of Morphing Objects in every scene and two Interactive Tasks per scene, such as "Put the Ribbon on the Box."
Each Hidden Object Scene has a Hidden Key that unlocks a scene-related Fun Fact. If desired, you can replay levels to get a new fun fact (5 keys/fun facts per location). Each scene also has a collectible Star that will unlock that specific level in the Unlimited Play mode.
After playing three Hidden Object Scenes, a mini-game becomes available, such as placing shaped puzzle fragments, Swapping square tiles, Word Search, or a Paint-by-Numbers variation where you swipe the scene to reveal a black & white sketch, and then you click on each section to color it in by dragging the cursor. As you complete the mini-games in the main game, those mini-games become available for replay in the Subgames tab. (50 mini-games total)
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
30 Hidden Object Levels, 12 Bonus Levels, 6 Exclusive HO scenes? 13 Achievements, 15 Wallpapers, 14 Music Soundtracks, 50 Re-playable Subgames, 5 Fun Facts per level (as you find hidden Keys), an Unlimited Play Mode (each HO scene becomes available to replay as you find hidden Stars)
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30 Hidden Object Levels, 12 Bonus Levels, 6 Exclusive HO scenes? 13 Achievements, 15 Wallpapers, 14 Music Soundtracks, 50 Re-playable Subgames, 5 Fun Facts per level (as you find hidden Keys), an Unlimited Play Mode (each HO scene becomes available to replay as you find hidden Stars)
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I recommend this game!
Sort through so much stuff in this quirky hidden-object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
THAT'S A LOTTA STUFF!
PostedMay 28, 2023
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I love this developer, and this is a really good game, but I don't like the fact that I have to play the levels in order. Levels are locked until you finish the previous level...and you can't even see the CE Bonus Levels until you finish the main game! (in all fairness, this feature was changed in So Much Stuff 2)
There are 18 Themes, +8, in the CE version. There are 3 different HO Variants and 2 different puzzle options. Each Theme offers 2 HO variants and 2 Puzzle Variants. Collectible Fragments are available in both of the HO Variants (So Much Stuff & Sort)
-So Much Stuff: In this variant, you are tasked with finding multiples of each themed object listed on pieces of paper. As you remove objects, more lists are uncovered. There are Collectible fragments scattered throughout, and once you find all the pieces, you are given the option to end the level or continue searching for objects until everything has been removed.
-Sort: In this HO variant, you need to remove all themed objects in Pairs. This variant also has Collectible Fragments, and you can choose to continue matching pairs once all collectible fragments have been found.
-Differences: This is a Spot The Differences mode where you need to find all differences between two nearly identical pictures, side by side. There are no collectibles in this mode.
-Click To Swap: The style varies in each theme. There are traditional square swaps, strips, circles & stars, triangles, and a whole slew of different shapes to swap. Some of these are actually more challenging than you'd think! There are no Collectible Fragments available in this mode.
-Jigsaws: There are several different jigsaws, most of which require you to drag fragments to the correct place on the board. There are no Collectible Fragments in this mode.
Themes Available:
Vegetable Garden, Fall Foliage, Sewing, Beach, Clocks & Watches, Traditional Japan, Ancient Greece, Paleontology, Cartography, Classical Music, Kitchen, Geology, Calligraphy, Astrology, Accessory Making, Cameras and Photos, Candy Shop, China
Vegetable Garden, Fall Foliage, Sewing, Beach, Clocks & Watches, Traditional Japan, Ancient Greece, Paleontology, Cartography, Classical Music, Kitchen, Geology, Calligraphy, Astrology, Accessory Making, Cameras and Photos, Candy Shop, China
CE Themes Available:
+8 CE Bonus Levels. You have to finish all 18 Main Chapters to unlock the CE levels (I want to see what I'm getting before I buy!)
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, (36 in the SE version) 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
+8 CE Bonus Levels. You have to finish all 18 Main Chapters to unlock the CE levels (I want to see what I'm getting before I buy!)
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, (36 in the SE version) 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
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I recommend this game!
So much stuff to dig through in this off-the-wall hidden-object game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
27 of 40 found this review helpful
SO MUCH STUFF SE VERSION RIGHT ON TIME!
PostedMay 28, 2023
pennmom36
fromFYI: All CE versions have an SE version about a month later, this is a BF requirement & not a deceptive practice by the devs! ! დ Loki
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
If you're looking for something a little bit different than the usual Hidden Object Game, So Much Stuff is just what you've been waiting for! Tiny Little Lion never ceases to amaze me; every game they create is top-notched and really fun to play.
There are 18 Themes, +8, in the CE version. There are 3 different HO Variants and 2 different puzzle options. Each Theme offers 2 HO variants and 2 Puzzle Variants. Collectible Fragments are available in both of the HO Variants (So Much Stuff & Sort)
-So Much Stuff: In this variant, you are tasked with finding multiples of each themed object listed on pieces of paper. As you remove objects, more lists are uncovered. There are Collectible fragments scattered throughout, and once you find all the pieces, you are given the option to end the level or continue searching for objects until everything has been removed.
-Sort: In this HO variant, you need to remove all themed objects in Pairs. This variant also has Collectible Fragments, and you can choose to continue matching pairs once all collectible fragments have been found.
-Differences: This is a Spot The Differences mode where you need to find all differences between two nearly identical pictures, side by side. There are no collectibles in this mode.
-Click To Swap: The style varies in each theme. There are traditional square swaps, strips, circles & stars, triangles, and a whole slew of different shapes to swap. Some of these are actually more challenging than you'd think! There are no Collectible Fragments available in this mode.
-Jigsaws: There are several different jigsaws, most of which require you to drag fragments to the correct place on the board. There are no Collectible Fragments in this mode.
Themes Available:
Korea, Malaysia, School Desk, Scottish, Egypt, Post Office, Computer Parts, Traditional Board Games, Japanese Games, Hipsters Coffeehouse, 50s Diner, Toystore, Science Laboratory, Shoemaker, Cowboy, Golf, Groceries, Fishing.
CE Themes Available:
Asian Calligraphy, Picnic, Hiking, Vacation Suitcase, Spring Garden, Carhood/Engine, Detective, Fancy Jewelry.
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
There are 18 Themes, +8, in the CE version. There are 3 different HO Variants and 2 different puzzle options. Each Theme offers 2 HO variants and 2 Puzzle Variants. Collectible Fragments are available in both of the HO Variants (So Much Stuff & Sort)
-So Much Stuff: In this variant, you are tasked with finding multiples of each themed object listed on pieces of paper. As you remove objects, more lists are uncovered. There are Collectible fragments scattered throughout, and once you find all the pieces, you are given the option to end the level or continue searching for objects until everything has been removed.
-Sort: In this HO variant, you need to remove all themed objects in Pairs. This variant also has Collectible Fragments, and you can choose to continue matching pairs once all collectible fragments have been found.
-Differences: This is a Spot The Differences mode where you need to find all differences between two nearly identical pictures, side by side. There are no collectibles in this mode.
-Click To Swap: The style varies in each theme. There are traditional square swaps, strips, circles & stars, triangles, and a whole slew of different shapes to swap. Some of these are actually more challenging than you'd think! There are no Collectible Fragments available in this mode.
-Jigsaws: There are several different jigsaws, most of which require you to drag fragments to the correct place on the board. There are no Collectible Fragments in this mode.
Themes Available:
Korea, Malaysia, School Desk, Scottish, Egypt, Post Office, Computer Parts, Traditional Board Games, Japanese Games, Hipsters Coffeehouse, 50s Diner, Toystore, Science Laboratory, Shoemaker, Cowboy, Golf, Groceries, Fishing.
CE Themes Available:
Asian Calligraphy, Picnic, Hiking, Vacation Suitcase, Spring Garden, Carhood/Engine, Detective, Fancy Jewelry.
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
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I recommend this game!
So much stuff to dig through in this off-the-wall hidden-object game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
SO MUCH STUFF ② SO MUCH STUFF
PostedMay 28, 2023
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
If you're looking for something a little bit different than the usual Hidden Object Game, So Much Stuff is just what you've been waiting for! Tiny Little Lion never ceases to amaze me; every game they create is top-notched and really fun to play.
There are 18 Themes, +8, in the CE version. There are 3 different HO Variants and 2 different puzzle options. Each Theme offers 2 HO variants and 2 Puzzle Variants. Collectible Fragments are available in both of the HO Variants (So Much Stuff & Sort)
-So Much Stuff: In this variant, you are tasked with finding multiples of each themed object listed on pieces of paper. As you remove objects, more lists are uncovered. There are Collectible fragments scattered throughout, and once you find all the pieces, you are given the option to end the level or continue searching for objects until everything has been removed.
-Sort: In this HO variant, you need to remove all themed objects in Pairs. This variant also has Collectible Fragments, and you can choose to continue matching pairs once all collectible fragments have been found.
-Differences: This is a Spot The Differences mode where you need to find all differences between two nearly identical pictures, side by side. There are no collectibles in this mode.
-Click To Swap: The style varies in each theme. There are traditional square swaps, strips, circles & stars, triangles, and a whole slew of different shapes to swap. Some of these are actually more challenging than you'd think! There are no Collectible Fragments available in this mode.
-Jigsaws: There are several different jigsaws, most of which require you to drag fragments to the correct place on the board. There are no Collectible Fragments in this mode.
Themes Available:
Korea, Malaysia, School Desk, Scottish, Egypt, Post Office, Computer Parts, Traditional Board Games, Japanese Games, Hipsters Coffeehouse, 50s Diner, Toystore, Science Laboratory, Shoemaker, Cowboy, Golf, Groceries, Fishing.
CE Themes Available:
Asian Calligraphy, Picnic, Hiking, Vacation Suitcase, Spring Garden, Carhood/Engine, Detective, Fancy Jewelry.
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
There are 18 Themes, +8, in the CE version. There are 3 different HO Variants and 2 different puzzle options. Each Theme offers 2 HO variants and 2 Puzzle Variants. Collectible Fragments are available in both of the HO Variants (So Much Stuff & Sort)
-So Much Stuff: In this variant, you are tasked with finding multiples of each themed object listed on pieces of paper. As you remove objects, more lists are uncovered. There are Collectible fragments scattered throughout, and once you find all the pieces, you are given the option to end the level or continue searching for objects until everything has been removed.
-Sort: In this HO variant, you need to remove all themed objects in Pairs. This variant also has Collectible Fragments, and you can choose to continue matching pairs once all collectible fragments have been found.
-Differences: This is a Spot The Differences mode where you need to find all differences between two nearly identical pictures, side by side. There are no collectibles in this mode.
-Click To Swap: The style varies in each theme. There are traditional square swaps, strips, circles & stars, triangles, and a whole slew of different shapes to swap. Some of these are actually more challenging than you'd think! There are no Collectible Fragments available in this mode.
-Jigsaws: There are several different jigsaws, most of which require you to drag fragments to the correct place on the board. There are no Collectible Fragments in this mode.
Themes Available:
Korea, Malaysia, School Desk, Scottish, Egypt, Post Office, Computer Parts, Traditional Board Games, Japanese Games, Hipsters Coffeehouse, 50s Diner, Toystore, Science Laboratory, Shoemaker, Cowboy, Golf, Groceries, Fishing.
CE Themes Available:
Asian Calligraphy, Picnic, Hiking, Vacation Suitcase, Spring Garden, Carhood/Engine, Detective, Fancy Jewelry.
Collector's Edition Extras:
18 Main Levels, 8 Bonus Levels, 52 Collectibles that are framed and hung on a wall after completion, 13 Music Soundtracks, and 18 Wallpapers.
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I recommend this game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
28 of 45 found this review helpful
♀ ALL ABOARD! ♂
PostedMay 26, 2023
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
There's just something about a new Vacation Adventures game that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Yes, they are cheesy HOG's. yes, they are basically all the same...But, that's part of the charm. The familiarity of the game is comforting, relaxing, and enjoyable.
You can play in a Casual Mode (untimed-faster hint recharge), a Challenge Mode (timed-normal hint recharge), or Extreme Mode, which is only available in the CE version (timed-no available hints-all wildlife & recyclables must be found, and you will earn all achievements as well) There are 19 Achievements to earn for completing various tasks such as buying Souvenirs, earning an Eagle Eye award or completing the game. You can purchase 16 Cruise Souvenirs, which are stored in a cabin room.
Each scene has several Lost & Found Items that are shown as silhouettes •in a Portal to the left of the word search bar, and when all items have been spotted, the portal will close. Each Scene has 3 Golden Anchor's to find, and a checkmark will appear when all have been found. There are 16 Photo-op scenes that have a Camera Icon, which allows you to take a photo for the photo album.
You will earn an Eagle Eye achievement if you don't use either the Hint or Mega Hint feature. The Magnifying Glass will show you a hint of one item, and the Mega hint will show you the location of every item left to find.
You'll earn a Bronze Star for completing the Search, a Silver Star if you find all Lost & Found items OR Anchors, and a Gold Star if you find all Lost & Found items AND Gold Anchors. Words listed in Blue require an interaction of some type, and words in Red are hidden inside or behind things.
Most of the scenes have two Zoom Zones (indicated by sparkling stars) that have hidden items and sometimes include Anchors or Lost & Found items. After each Hidden Object Scene, you'll play a variety of Mini Games, such as Word Search, Jigsaws, or Label Placement.
•SS Liberty Queen: Navigate the Mississippi by Riverboat St Louis-Red Wing-New Orleans,
•Explore Rte 66 by Car: St Louis-Oklahoma City-Amarillo-Albuquerque-Flagstaff-Santa Monica.
•SS Liberty of the 7 Seas: Cruise the Pacific and enjoy the Wonders of Hawaii,
+3 BONUS CRUISES on the SS Liberty of The Waves:
•Cruise the Eastern Seaboard from Port Canaveral to New York.
•Cruise the St Lawrence Seaway to Toronto & Niagara Falls.
•Cruise the Great Lakes to Thunder Bay then south to Chicago.
Collector's Edition Extras:
There are 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player, 19 Achievements, + 3 Bonus Cruises, 16 Souvenirs to purchase & display, 16 Photo Op Scenes, 48 Replayable Mini-Games
•Explore Rte 66 by Car: St Louis-Oklahoma City-Amarillo-Albuquerque-Flagstaff-Santa Monica.
•SS Liberty of the 7 Seas: Cruise the Pacific and enjoy the Wonders of Hawaii,
+3 BONUS CRUISES on the SS Liberty of The Waves:
•Cruise the Eastern Seaboard from Port Canaveral to New York.
•Cruise the St Lawrence Seaway to Toronto & Niagara Falls.
•Cruise the Great Lakes to Thunder Bay then south to Chicago.
Collector's Edition Extras:
There are 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player, 19 Achievements, + 3 Bonus Cruises, 16 Souvenirs to purchase & display, 16 Photo Op Scenes, 48 Replayable Mini-Games
EXTRA MINI-GAMES:
•8 Jigsaw Puzzles
•8 Rotate Puzzles
•8 Flipsaw Puzzles
•6 Spot The Difference
•3 Concentration
•7 Word Search
•4 Puzzle Placement
•1 Fruit Sundae (shaped puzzle)
•1 Fruit Cocktail (rotate rings)
•1 Constellation (rotate rings & swap strips)
•1 Europe Map (find listed cities on a map)
•8 Jigsaw Puzzles
•8 Rotate Puzzles
•8 Flipsaw Puzzles
•6 Spot The Difference
•3 Concentration
•7 Word Search
•4 Puzzle Placement
•1 Fruit Sundae (shaped puzzle)
•1 Fruit Cocktail (rotate rings)
•1 Constellation (rotate rings & swap strips)
•1 Europe Map (find listed cities on a map)
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I recommend this game!
Gather your courage for this mystical journey to a distant world!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
THE CLOUDS ARE CURSED
PostedMay 25, 2023
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Game approximately 6.0 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
Friendly Fox usually has phenomenal graphics and interesting concepts, even though the stories tend to be basically the same from series to series. This is the first game by Friendly Fox that I just couldn't get into. I wasn't crazy about the hand-drawn graphics, I know some love this style, but personally, I found them unappealing. I also couldn't get into the plot, probably because I'm tired of the "floating city" scenario where the human child returns to Neverland all grown up yet had absolutely no recollection (or explanation) of spending her entire childhood on Tatooine...so much so that every single character she came across said the same thing, "don't you remember me Aurora"? I was half expecting Aurora to discover she was kidnapped as an infant by an evil witch seeking the flower of youth or raised by fairies until her 16th birthday.
I also have an issue with Friendly Fox games not adjusting to my 38" monitor, so if anyone from FF reads this, could you please add 3800x1600? If I do nothing, it cuts off all features, including the map, hint, and SG. If I de-select the wide-mode option, it cuts off items on both sides. The only option at this point is to keep playing around with the resolution and then back to normal after exiting...which is kind of annoying.
Collectibles/Morphing Objects: (CE version only)
There are 52 Jigsaw pieces (unlocks 4 Puzzles) and 50 Morphing Roses that unlock a mini-game.
There are 52 Jigsaw pieces (unlocks 4 Puzzles) and 50 Morphing Roses that unlock a mini-game.
Gadget/Helper:
Friendly Fox used a Friendly Fox for the Helper in Cursed Clouds. He doesn't tag along to reach things you cannot, but he does seem to have a lot of random stuff you need to progress, tucked away in his bandanna. There is a Gadget as well, a Cube that requires a total of 5 Tokens which fills you in on the backstory via a picture puzzle.
Friendly Fox used a Friendly Fox for the Helper in Cursed Clouds. He doesn't tag along to reach things you cannot, but he does seem to have a lot of random stuff you need to progress, tucked away in his bandanna. There is a Gadget as well, a Cube that requires a total of 5 Tokens which fills you in on the backstory via a picture puzzle.
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 21 Hidden Object Scenes in the main game +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and several smaller zoom zone HOs throughout, many of which have small puzzles to solve as well! Most of the HOs are Interactive List Finds, but there are also Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs, Keywords in sentence Finds, Descriptive Item Finds, Swatches to Match, and even Riddled Clues.
There are 21 Hidden Object Scenes in the main game +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and several smaller zoom zone HOs throughout, many of which have small puzzles to solve as well! Most of the HOs are Interactive List Finds, but there are also Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs, Keywords in sentence Finds, Descriptive Item Finds, Swatches to Match, and even Riddled Clues.
Mini-Games:
Hope you like puzzles because there are a whopping 55 Mini-Games +15 in the CE Bonus Chapter. In most cases, the mini-games are more like interactive tasks or quick puzzles, rather than lengthy and complicated mini-games. Examples would be Swapping Square Tiles to open a box, Rotating Discs to recreate an image, or rotating roses to open a gate as specified in the codes clue versus the more complex puzzles where you are tasked with strategically placing red, blue, and green stamps with various designs so that neither the color, nor design is repeated horizontally, or vertically.
Hope you like puzzles because there are a whopping 55 Mini-Games +15 in the CE Bonus Chapter. In most cases, the mini-games are more like interactive tasks or quick puzzles, rather than lengthy and complicated mini-games. Examples would be Swapping Square Tiles to open a box, Rotating Discs to recreate an image, or rotating roses to open a gate as specified in the codes clue versus the more complex puzzles where you are tasked with strategically placing red, blue, and green stamps with various designs so that neither the color, nor design is repeated horizontally, or vertically.
Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
This is a sequel to the main game playing as Aurora who teams up with her friend Victor as they attempt a coup d'état to overthrow the new government which they believe is oppressing its people. (seems to be a political statement here from Ukraine!?)The Bonus Chapter spans 7 scene locations with an additional 15 mini-games and 7 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the final 16 Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, and 14 Morphing Roses to unlock the final Jigsaw mini-game.
This is a sequel to the main game playing as Aurora who teams up with her friend Victor as they attempt a coup d'état to overthrow the new government which they believe is oppressing its people. (seems to be a political statement here from Ukraine!?)The Bonus Chapter spans 7 scene locations with an additional 15 mini-games and 7 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the final 16 Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, and 14 Morphing Roses to unlock the final Jigsaw mini-game.
Collector's Edition Version Extra's:
6 Wallpapers, 14 Before/After Concept Art Pictures, 7 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 26 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (12 of which are available in 3 categories) 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 52 Collectible Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces that unlock 4 Jigsaw Puzzles. 50 Morphing Roses, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
6 Wallpapers, 14 Before/After Concept Art Pictures, 7 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 26 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (12 of which are available in 3 categories) 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 52 Collectible Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces that unlock 4 Jigsaw Puzzles. 50 Morphing Roses, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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Witches only exist in old fairy tales...right?
Overall rating
5
/
5
112 of 146 found this review helpful
TAKE THIS... WITCH! bwahahaha
PostedMay 25, 2023
pennmom36
fromIs that the voice of the guy who did the Enigmatis games? დ Loki
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Completed Game approximately 6.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
19 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert
Witches are so misunderstood! Did anyone else get super-excited when they saw that today's HOPA was from Friendly Fox? No disrespect to the other two developers, but they just don't put forth the effort that Friendly Fox does nowadays. I just knew I would be glued to the computer chair and actually playing this game versus being on auto-pilot, which always seems to be the case with the games by the Big D & usually the Big E!
The gameplay tends to be on the easy-breezy side, but at no point did I become bored. The graphics are amazing, the Collectibles & Morphs were fun to look for, and the characters were very likeable, but most of all, the story was really good and had several plot twists throughout. I often wonder if I've just grown weary of HOPAs, but then a game like this comes along and reassures me that I have just grown weary of the cookie-cutter HOPAs. Bridge To Another World: A Trail of Breadcrumbs has reignited my HOPA spark...
COLLECTIBLES/MORPHING OBJECTS: (CE version only)
Friendly Fox never disappoints when it comes to Collectibles & Morphing Objects; I highly recommend that you don't wait for the SE version if you are like me and love Morphing Objects and well-blended Collectibles! There is a pull-out tab that keeps track of the morphs & collectibles.
There are two Collectible Cards per scene that allow you to play a Bonus Card Game when the collection is complete. Some of the cards are quite challenging to spot because they are blended into the scenery very well.
I love the Morphing Crystals! They morph at a perfect rate and are the perfect size. If I'm being completely honest, the morphs would be more challenging if they didn't all morph into red crystals because once they changed to a red crystal, it made them more obvious. If the morphs just changed from one random object to another, it would make them more challenging.
GADGET/HELPER:
Gretel has a Magic Amulet that helps her get out of sticky situations. The Amulet is used 7 times in the Main game via a mini-game that varies each time. I actually enjoyed the Amulet Mini-Games and didn't find the Amulet to be cheesy or annoying.
HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
The Hidden Object Scenes are far & few between, with just 14 HOS in the main game. Fortunately for HOS lovers, the Bonus Chapter has more HO's than Mini-Games (8 HOS-3 Mini-Games). I found the HO scenes to be pretty good, and there was a good variety of styles, such as Interactive List Finds, Find & Replace Items, Finding Multiples of Items, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs, Keywords in sentence Finds, Swatches, Combination Finds (_ + _ =?) and scenes where you had to open several drawers to find & replace listed items which would reward you with keys to open the final drawer. One of my favorites was placing stencils on the correct objects in the scene.
MINI-GAMES:
Hope you like puzzles because there are a whopping 41 Mini-Games in the Main Chapters and 3 additional Mini-Games in the CE Bonus Chapter. Some of the games can be played in a Casual or Hard Mode, but most of the puzzles can be solved on the first shot. There are several Tile-swapping puzzles, or puzzles where you swap items according to their background shapes (such as labels) or to match a pictured clue, selecting objects in a specific order, and several Target type games where you have to align targets using sliders for horizontal, vertical, and diagonal positions (none of which are moving targets) The ones I enjoyed the most were a bit more intricate or lengthy, such as a Navigational Map using arrows and following directions on notes you come across while finding & using objects to progress. There was one unique game where you had to tangle ropes versus untangling by crossing ropes a specified number of times. My absolute favorite game required you to align identical pictures on 3 different columns on a disk (small inner section, medium mid-section, and large outer section) by pushing sections in two slots that held two puzzle sections and rotating the disk.
BONUS CHAPTER: (CE version only)
I'm not going to go into detail about the Bonus Chapter because it ties into something that happens at the end of the main game. As I said earlier, there are several plot twists, AND you get to choose your own ending! The Bonus Chapter spans 7 scene locations with an additional 3 mini-games and 8 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the final 14 Collectible Cards and 14 Morphing Crystals which unlocks a Bonus Card Game.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
7 Wallpapers, 15 Concept Art Pictures, 6 Screensavers, 6 Music Soundtracks, 30 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (11 of which are available in 3 categories) 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 2 Collectible Cards per scene that unlocks a Card Game, 2 Morphing Crystals in each scene, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
19 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Expert
Witches are so misunderstood! Did anyone else get super-excited when they saw that today's HOPA was from Friendly Fox? No disrespect to the other two developers, but they just don't put forth the effort that Friendly Fox does nowadays. I just knew I would be glued to the computer chair and actually playing this game versus being on auto-pilot, which always seems to be the case with the games by the Big D & usually the Big E!
The gameplay tends to be on the easy-breezy side, but at no point did I become bored. The graphics are amazing, the Collectibles & Morphs were fun to look for, and the characters were very likeable, but most of all, the story was really good and had several plot twists throughout. I often wonder if I've just grown weary of HOPAs, but then a game like this comes along and reassures me that I have just grown weary of the cookie-cutter HOPAs. Bridge To Another World: A Trail of Breadcrumbs has reignited my HOPA spark...
COLLECTIBLES/MORPHING OBJECTS: (CE version only)
Friendly Fox never disappoints when it comes to Collectibles & Morphing Objects; I highly recommend that you don't wait for the SE version if you are like me and love Morphing Objects and well-blended Collectibles! There is a pull-out tab that keeps track of the morphs & collectibles.
There are two Collectible Cards per scene that allow you to play a Bonus Card Game when the collection is complete. Some of the cards are quite challenging to spot because they are blended into the scenery very well.
I love the Morphing Crystals! They morph at a perfect rate and are the perfect size. If I'm being completely honest, the morphs would be more challenging if they didn't all morph into red crystals because once they changed to a red crystal, it made them more obvious. If the morphs just changed from one random object to another, it would make them more challenging.
GADGET/HELPER:
Gretel has a Magic Amulet that helps her get out of sticky situations. The Amulet is used 7 times in the Main game via a mini-game that varies each time. I actually enjoyed the Amulet Mini-Games and didn't find the Amulet to be cheesy or annoying.
HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
The Hidden Object Scenes are far & few between, with just 14 HOS in the main game. Fortunately for HOS lovers, the Bonus Chapter has more HO's than Mini-Games (8 HOS-3 Mini-Games). I found the HO scenes to be pretty good, and there was a good variety of styles, such as Interactive List Finds, Find & Replace Items, Finding Multiples of Items, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs, Keywords in sentence Finds, Swatches, Combination Finds (_ + _ =?) and scenes where you had to open several drawers to find & replace listed items which would reward you with keys to open the final drawer. One of my favorites was placing stencils on the correct objects in the scene.
MINI-GAMES:
Hope you like puzzles because there are a whopping 41 Mini-Games in the Main Chapters and 3 additional Mini-Games in the CE Bonus Chapter. Some of the games can be played in a Casual or Hard Mode, but most of the puzzles can be solved on the first shot. There are several Tile-swapping puzzles, or puzzles where you swap items according to their background shapes (such as labels) or to match a pictured clue, selecting objects in a specific order, and several Target type games where you have to align targets using sliders for horizontal, vertical, and diagonal positions (none of which are moving targets) The ones I enjoyed the most were a bit more intricate or lengthy, such as a Navigational Map using arrows and following directions on notes you come across while finding & using objects to progress. There was one unique game where you had to tangle ropes versus untangling by crossing ropes a specified number of times. My absolute favorite game required you to align identical pictures on 3 different columns on a disk (small inner section, medium mid-section, and large outer section) by pushing sections in two slots that held two puzzle sections and rotating the disk.
BONUS CHAPTER: (CE version only)
I'm not going to go into detail about the Bonus Chapter because it ties into something that happens at the end of the main game. As I said earlier, there are several plot twists, AND you get to choose your own ending! The Bonus Chapter spans 7 scene locations with an additional 3 mini-games and 8 Hidden Object Scenes. You will search for the final 14 Collectible Cards and 14 Morphing Crystals which unlocks a Bonus Card Game.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
7 Wallpapers, 15 Concept Art Pictures, 6 Screensavers, 6 Music Soundtracks, 30 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (11 of which are available in 3 categories) 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Replayable Mini-Games, 2 Collectible Cards per scene that unlocks a Card Game, 2 Morphing Crystals in each scene, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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I recommend this game!
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Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
IT'S BETTER THAN MOST HOGS NOWADAYS
PostedMay 24, 2023
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I was unable to play past the Math puzzle in the CE version because it froze up. Fortunately, I was able to play this SE version, so they must have fixed the glitch. The graphics are way better than in most HOGs, and the mini-games are rather interesting. If you enjoy HOGs, I don't see any reason to dislike this game!?
What I like the most is that the HO scenes take place in an entire room versus on a table or shelf in the corner of a room. The story is told via text and there are no voiceovers, but the devs did an excellent job incorporating the "case" before and after each scene without bombarding the player with a ton of dialog boxes on a clickfest that never seems to end.
The HO's vary with Listed Items, Silhouetted Shapes, Logically Related Pairs, Multiples of the same object, Find & Replace, and even Descriptive Finds where you find objects that match a brief description. Some of the objects are well-blended, but for the most part, they are easy to spot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing; sometimes, I just want to enjoy the game and relax.
Items in "pink" text are hidden in or behind other objects (a magnifying glass appears over these areas), and items listed in "green" are objects that require a task. Each scene has two Zoom Zones that will appear and disappear as the objects shown on the list are found or added.
Each HO scene has a hidden Raccoon (developer's mascot) and Silhouetted Shapes to find. You will earn a Bronze Star for completing the Hidden Object location, a Silver Star for finding the Silhouetted Shape Extras, and a Gold Star for finding the adorable Raccoon.
What I like the most is that the HO scenes take place in an entire room versus on a table or shelf in the corner of a room. The story is told via text and there are no voiceovers, but the devs did an excellent job incorporating the "case" before and after each scene without bombarding the player with a ton of dialog boxes on a clickfest that never seems to end.
The HO's vary with Listed Items, Silhouetted Shapes, Logically Related Pairs, Multiples of the same object, Find & Replace, and even Descriptive Finds where you find objects that match a brief description. Some of the objects are well-blended, but for the most part, they are easy to spot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing; sometimes, I just want to enjoy the game and relax.
Items in "pink" text are hidden in or behind other objects (a magnifying glass appears over these areas), and items listed in "green" are objects that require a task. Each scene has two Zoom Zones that will appear and disappear as the objects shown on the list are found or added.
Each HO scene has a hidden Raccoon (developer's mascot) and Silhouetted Shapes to find. You will earn a Bronze Star for completing the Hidden Object location, a Silver Star for finding the Silhouetted Shape Extras, and a Gold Star for finding the adorable Raccoon.
After each Hidden Object Scene (some of which have a secondary HO in a different form immediately afterward), you will play a mini-game, such as Rotating & Placing Fragments of a picture, Finding Matching Pairs, Rotating Ring sections, Following a path, Swapping & Rotating puzzle pieces, Placing shaped puzzle pieces, and even Spot The Difference scenes.
The Collector's Edition version includes a Hidden Raccoon in each level for bonus points, 12 Wallpapers, Silhouetted Shape Evidence Items to find in each scene, 8 Bonus Levels, 8 Bonus Puzzles, 12 Additional Puzzles, and 20 Music Soundtracks with a music player.
The Collector's Edition version includes a Hidden Raccoon in each level for bonus points, 12 Wallpapers, Silhouetted Shape Evidence Items to find in each scene, 8 Bonus Levels, 8 Bonus Puzzles, 12 Additional Puzzles, and 20 Music Soundtracks with a music player.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
27 of 38 found this review helpful
STILL DOESN'T ROCK MY BOAT :(
PostedMay 24, 2023
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
First off, I have to give this developer credit for choosing very unique themes, from Donuts to Día de los Muertos. Although this newest addition to the Tiny Little Lion family has a wonderful variety of scenes and HO variety, I just prefer the Nature-themed games more. This is just a personal preference, and I urge everyone to give this game a try because the CE version received great reviews!
There are four variants available:
•Differences ≠ Spot the Difference between 2-4 different scenes, side by side. There are also hidden objects to find, such as 5 Cars or 5 Snails, 5 Candy Canes, etc. This was my favorite variant, and some of the differences were very subtle and challenging to spot!
•Swap ⇄ This is a square Tile Swap variant. Some of the levels have multiple pictures to give it a bit of a challenge. I've never been a huge fan of swap-type puzzles, but there are several unique pictures available.
•Match ＝ The goal is to find matching pairs, but in my opinion, there should have been way more objects to match. I loved the saltwater fish level, but it would have been more challenging if there was a bunch of fish...even better would be several layers to have to sift through.
•Detail ▤ This is where you are tasked with finding specific areas, shown as swatches or small pictures. Most of these levels were very challenging, at times, frustrating because of the variable designs in the pictures.
There are no morphs or collectibles in either version, which is a feature I've always enjoyed in Tiny Little Lion games. The CE version has 15 Wallpapers, 13 Music Soundtracks, and additional bonus levels. This SE version doesn't have any extras, it just has 38 "Differences" levels, 9 "Swap" levels, 9 "Match" levels, and 12 "Detail" levels.
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I recommend this game!