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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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Can you uncover the secrets behind the Giants' attacks in time?
Overall rating
4
/
5
78 of 96 found this review helpful
FEE-FIE-FOE-FOOEY, WHAT'S UP WITH THE GRAPHICS GUI'S
PostedSeptember 27, 2018
pennmom36
fromJack & the Beanstalk originated from a group of stories known as The Boy Who Stole Ogre's Treasures first told during a split in Eastern & Western Indo-European languages 5,000 years ago!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I just finished playing this wonderful adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk, and I will admit that I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. It's a little bit on the short side, after the demo portion, I completed the main game just shy of a couple of hours and that's taking into account the fact that I wrote extensive notes (go figure lol) and played every mini-game.
As my title suggests, I was somewhat disappointed in the quality of graphics, I don't know if it was a "hazy look" they were trying to achieve to mimic what life would be like living high in the sky, or if they just didn't waste as much time perfecting the graphics as they did in last week's release of IL (not sure if I can say the name of a different series by the same dev?) I went back to the previous games in this series to see if I was imagining awesome graphics, and sure enough, they were indeed. Even looking at the screenshots of Ice Rose from 2012, they looked amazing, so what's up with that?
Unfortunately, there is a Gadget, a Wooden Cat with a Box. Basil will help remove curses so you can collect all the stolen treasures and return them to their rightful owners in the Sky Kingdom of Giants. I found him to be rather creepy, but not a good creepy way, as in wicked scary, just a creepy-creepy way. I really didn't care for him because he wasn't cute so he didn't add an "awe" factor, I just think they should have made him more appealing. The good news is that Basil's services are only used to lift four curses, which isn't the case when it comes to the repetitive Chain type, Match 3 games. The Match 3 games didn't present much of a challenge and because they were so simplistic, it was just a waste of time, including a Hard difficulty mode would have been much appreciated.
Each Location has 2 well-hidden Opaque Cats to find (56 total-40 in the main game and 16 within the Bonus Chapter) that will shatter 7 different Crystal Glass Cats to reveal a different cat breed (5 in the main game, 2 within the Bonus Chapter) Each location also has a Morphing Object to find. There are 28 total Morphs, the final 8 Morphs are located within the Bonus Chapter which takes you back several years earlier to the beginning when Giants were first discovered.
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly Interactive List Finds, especially towards the end, but there are also Multiples of the same item finds, Keywords in Sentence finds, finding areas that match Swatches and Matching Pair finds. Many of the scenes are repeated in the same location. The scenes are clear and the items are recognizable, although one of the scenes had partially hidden objects. There is a total of 17 Hidden Object Scenes throughout the game, 4 of which are offered within the Bonus Chapter.
The Mini-Games are rehashed versions from other games by this dev, and nothing new is offered, however, they are fairly entertaining and they are all "frustration-free" (no puzzles where clicking one affects others, which I really hate) There is a total of 18 Mini-Games throughout the game, the last three are within the Bonus Chapter. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo and afterward:
1-Select & drag feathers to create an unobstructed path for a key.
2-Select various weights to grow all bean stems to the top.
3-Chain type Match 3 game to collect a specific number of each gem. (repeated throughout the game)
4-Adjust joints of metal clock hands to point to specified times.
5-Select Bears to push each other along tracks to their matching slots.
6-Click arrows to select plates to show all symbols correctly.
7- Remove all icons by selecting them in a specific sequence.
8-Swap tiles to recreate 2 pictures using empty slots to move tiles to the opposite picture.
9-Swap fish bones to recreate the image.
10-Swap the order of fish & select play to check your solution.
11-Find the right way through the map in the same order.
12-Select adjacent sections to paint the picture correctly.
13-Swap fan sections to recreate the image.
14-Align the decoder until the correct codes appear inside the holes.
15-Move beans to their matching slots using the beans to recolor other bean paths.
16-Capture opponents pieces by touching or jumping the ball, yellow spaces add more pieces.
2-Select various weights to grow all bean stems to the top.
3-Chain type Match 3 game to collect a specific number of each gem. (repeated throughout the game)
4-Adjust joints of metal clock hands to point to specified times.
5-Select Bears to push each other along tracks to their matching slots.
6-Click arrows to select plates to show all symbols correctly.
7- Remove all icons by selecting them in a specific sequence.
8-Swap tiles to recreate 2 pictures using empty slots to move tiles to the opposite picture.
9-Swap fish bones to recreate the image.
10-Swap the order of fish & select play to check your solution.
11-Find the right way through the map in the same order.
12-Select adjacent sections to paint the picture correctly.
13-Swap fan sections to recreate the image.
14-Align the decoder until the correct codes appear inside the holes.
15-Move beans to their matching slots using the beans to recolor other bean paths.
16-Capture opponents pieces by touching or jumping the ball, yellow spaces add more pieces.
This Collector's Edition version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 4 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 30 Movie Video Cutscenes, 24 Achievements to earn, 17 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 18 re-playable Mini-Games, 56 Hidden Opaque Cats, 7 Crystal Glass Cats to unlock with the Hidden Cats, 28 Morphing Objects, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy the climb!
LIVING LEGENDS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
LIVING LEGENDS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Ice Rose (March 22-2012) 4.2
2-Frozen Beauty (June 13-2013) 4.5
3-Wrath of the Beast (January 22-2015) 3.4
4-Bound By Wishes (March 3-2016) 4.5
5-Beasts of Bremen (February 16-2017) 4.5
6-Uninvited Guests (November 2-2017) 4.6
7-Fallen Sky (September 26-2018) n/a
2-Frozen Beauty (June 13-2013) 4.5
3-Wrath of the Beast (January 22-2015) 3.4
4-Bound By Wishes (March 3-2016) 4.5
5-Beasts of Bremen (February 16-2017) 4.5
6-Uninvited Guests (November 2-2017) 4.6
7-Fallen Sky (September 26-2018) n/a
by: 4Friends Games
I recommend this game!
Katy and Bob are back in their 3rd adventure! Do they have what it takes to run a successful bakery?
Overall rating
2
/
5
49 of 55 found this review helpful
YOU CAN HAVE CAKE AND EAT IT TOO, SE SAME AS CE
PostedSeptember 26, 2018
pennmom36
fromSame as the 2012 version of Katy & Bob!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I hope Katy & Bob fans were patient enough to wait for this Standard Edition version because from what I can tell the only thing you get with the CE version is 10 pages of cartoon Concept Art pictures and 5 Music Soundtrack's to download! In my opinion, the CE version of Katy & Bob: Cake Cafe, was the most unworthy CE I've ever seen! Both versions offer 60 Levels and 12 Trophy Achievements, the CE version didn't even offer a Strategy Guide or Bonus Levels, so if you waited for this version, you'll be glad you did!
This is a point and click TM style game, where you click the customer to give them a menu first, and then click on the item they order, deliver the order to the correct person and click to check them out. You don't have to drag anybody or anything (a feature I really find annoying) After checking the customers out, they will reward you with a tip that requires another click or scan on the coins to collect your tip. The slower you are at doing these tasks, will directly affect your tip, with gold, silver or bronze coins earned. The "expert" goal amount is shown before the start of each level, and there are Bonus Goals available (but not required) which are shown at the bottom, such as collecting money from three consecutive customers. As you progress, more menu items are added and the cake decorations get slightly more complex.
After each level, you can use the money you earn to buy items or upgrades from the shop. You can buy extra serving stations, increase the price of items or upgrade flooring etc. to keep customers happier longer. The graphics are rather flat and not very vivid which makes this game seem a bit old-fashioned when compared to other TM games lately.
After playing several amazing Time Management games over the last couple of weeks, Katy & Bob pales in comparison. It seems like they are stuck in the past.This release shows little progress or improvement over the past 6 years, since Katy & Bob was first released.
KATY AND BOB SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition***Average Rating
KATY AND BOB SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition***Average Rating
1-Katy and Bob: Way Back Home SE only (June 16-2012) 4.0
2-Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe (December 20-2017) 4.2
3-Katy and Bob: Cake Cafe (September 26-2018) n/a
2-Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe (December 20-2017) 4.2
3-Katy and Bob: Cake Cafe (September 26-2018) n/a
by: 8 Floor LTD.
I don't recommend this game.
The hidden village of mages is threatened by a catastrophe. Their only hope is a young mage apprentice!
Overall rating
3
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5
35 of 39 found this review helpful
WORKED FOR ME
PostedSeptember 26, 2018
pennmom36
fromI haven't played the original, might have to check that one out as well!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Call of Atlantis: Treasures of Poseidon
(40)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I didn't have any issues with the sound or the mouse and it's actually quite challenging as you progress. The only issue for me was that the tiles were too similar in size, shape, and color which made it difficult at times to find available matches. There was no "hint" offered either, in the form of an available match highlighted or a quick shake to alert you. If the tiles weren't so similar I would have given this game a 4-Star rating because I liked the concept and it was fun to play.
This is a Swap type, Limited Time Match 3 game where you can earn up to 3 Stars if you meet all the goal requirements within the allotted time, and there is a Star Meter located on the top right. Any level can be replayed by going to the level map, and if you run out of time before meeting all the requirements, you have to replay the level to earn at least one star.
Large Matches give you a Bonus Tile on the board such as Bombs, Column & Row busters, Rainbows to destroy all tiles of whichever tile it's swapped with etc, nothing really different or out of the ordinary. You can use the Trident or Shuffle features as often as you'd like, but they have to recharge after each use.
There are the usual Blocked tiles and Obstructions such as Chains, Double Chains, Wooden Crates, Steel Crates etc as well as Blue Tiles that require making matches on them to remove. Each level has a different goal of removing a certain number of each type of tile, and that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to destroy all blue tiles if they aren't part of the goals. There are also special items to remove by dropping them to the bottom on some of the levels.
After each level, you can purchase Upgrades to restore the buildings that were damaged by the Earthquake. You begin with the Mages town and eventually move on to other places and rebuild those particular buildings and fountains. Most of the constructions require an upgrade at least once.
As I said earlier, I didn't have any sound issues or glitches and I had no issues with a sticky mouse or slow to respond features on my Windows 10 PC so you may just want to try the demo first to see if there's a compatibility issue. This isn't the greatest Match 3 game out there, but honestly, it isn't all that bad either.
ANGKOR MATCH 3 GAMES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Angkor (October 1-2010) 3.0
2-Angkor: Runefall (September 26-2018) n/a
2-Angkor: Runefall (September 26-2018) n/a
by: Ironcode Gaming Ltd.
Your brother's invention has made contact with aliens. Help him defeat an intergalactic invasion before the Earth is destroyed.
Overall rating
4
/
5
22 of 28 found this review helpful
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THE ERADICATORS HAVE ARRIVED ON YOUR PLANET...RUN!!
PostedSeptember 25, 2018
pennmom36
fromTurns out my brother isn't all that special!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Abandoned: Chestnut Lodge Asylum
(219)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The Fading Signal was my least favorite story out of the series. I didn't find the plot to be all that unusual, and it certainly pales in comparison to the original storyline which was an amazing game. I was disappointed in the graphics more than anything, which seemed large and lacked detail. I realize the "targeted" audience is aging, but not all of us have vision issues, and I'm sure everyone still appreciates quality graphics. I don't understand why computer games can't be as awesome as they are on console games?
In the Collector's Edition version, there are 7 remaining Galactic Signs to find, 7 Location Morphs and 4 Hidden Object Scene Morphing Objects in the Bonus Chapter which is a sequel that takes place immediately after the story with the same 3 characters. There is a Treasure Hunt Room available where you search for 29 objects, 1 in each location. In my opinion, this is a fairly short game, I judge the length of the game by the number of pages in the Strategy Guide and there are 6 pages in the first chapter, 5 pages in the second, and 7 pages in chapters three, four and the Bonus Chapter as well. I haven't played the original game in quite a while, but I really thought it was a much longer game? Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either, is right for you:
We are not alone in this universe, but are we ready for the truth? The truth is, our galaxy is plagued by a destructive force called The Contagion. A deadly contagion that destroys entire worlds, a contagion that's heading towards Earth! There's only one thing that can save the Earth from total annihilation, your twin brother Reggie... but unfortunately, he was abducted many years ago!
Another game, another gadget! At least this gadget seems more credible than a seashell used to talk to the elements. I think I'd find it less credible if I WERE able to communicate with an alien species without some type of technology, so I'll give this gadget a pass. Other than puzzles that are too simplistic and HO's that are unimpressive, the only complaint I have is that for an alien-themed game, there aren't very many aliens??? I want to catch glimpses of little grey aliens scurrying through the cornfields, I want to walk down the sidewalk looking into passer-by's eyes to see if they turn into lizard eyes when they blink, or just a black void of soullessness. Yes, I do watch too much sci-fi!
The Hidden Object Scenes are just average and could have been a tad more exciting. They are varied with Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds that uncover fragments, Keywords in Sentence (no voiceovers during the story part on some of them?) and Returning Misplaced Items into the scene. The only one I found to be fairly interesting was a Keyword find towards the end where you had to find Zodiac Constellations during a story, but most were as plain Jane as they come. In the Collector's Edition version, each Hidden Object Scene has a Morphing Object to find, and you can pick up Morphs you may have missed by re-playing the HOS in the CE extra's section. You can also earn up to 3 stars and improve your accuracy.
The Mini-Games are very easy-breezy and offer very little challenge which is really a shame. I did, however, like the fact that most of the puzzles were sci-fi theme related. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Place torn photo fragments into the highlighted spaces x2.
2-Rotate the rings to match constellations shown x3.
3-Swap planets to their matching highlighted orbit slots.
4-Click through symbols until they match the symbol on the base x4.
5-Click on symbols from the least intricate to the most complex.
6-Swap tiles to connect identical symbols and paths.
7-Click on lights until they all turn green.
8-Click on the elliptic symbols on the glass to open the container.
2-Rotate the rings to match constellations shown x3.
3-Swap planets to their matching highlighted orbit slots.
4-Click through symbols until they match the symbol on the base x4.
5-Click on symbols from the least intricate to the most complex.
6-Swap tiles to connect identical symbols and paths.
7-Click on lights until they all turn green.
8-Click on the elliptic symbols on the glass to open the container.
The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art pictures with before/after slider bar, 12 Cover pictures (4 from each titled game) 36 Profile Icon pictures (characters) 10 Music Soundtracks, 9 Achievements to earn (most with 3 categories) 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes (with the ability to pick up any missed HO Morphs & Trophies) 29 Treasure Hunt Item Scenes, 48 Morphing Objects (19 Hidden Object Scene Morphs-29 Location Morphs) 29 Hidden Galaxy Icons, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy saving the planet!
BEYOND SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Light Advent (August 23-2015) 4.4
2-Star Descendant (December 11-2016) 3.8
3-The Fading Signal (September 23-2018) 4.3
2-Star Descendant (December 11-2016) 3.8
3-The Fading Signal (September 23-2018) 4.3
By: Mad Head Games
I recommend this game!
Sam and Frank are back and this time they are commentating on the Solitaire Football League! Can you take the Solitaire City Juggernauts to the Ultrabowl?
Overall rating
5
/
5
58 of 62 found this review helpful
TOUCHDOWN!!!!
PostedSeptember 25, 2018
pennmom36
fromThe Hard Mode still says "low chance of finding hidden BASEBALL cards": tee hee hee lol!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Ancient Tripeaks II
(4)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
When Home Run Solitaire was released, the first thing I said in my review was that I wasn't a baseball fan and that I had hopes that they would release a Football themed Solitaire game! Whether you're a Football fan or not, you'll still love this game because it's a really good Higher/Lower solitaire game with a ton of features.
There are 10 different Football themed card backs and 3 face card font options to choose from, you can even choose custom cursors, one of which is a giant foam pointer finger. I hate it when you are forced to play a tutorial level that makes you choose specific cards that the arrow points to, because they never let you choose all available cards in a chain combo, but this game allows you to opt out of the arrow hint, yet still continue with the tutorial!.
You can play in a Casual Mode with a high chance of special cards, and higher card points, a Normal Mode which gives you a normal chance for special cards and a normal point score, or a Hard Mode with a low chance of getting special cards, a lower point score and playing King to Ace and vice versa is not allowed. You can earn 4 Stars for a perfect game, and the levels can be replayed. The Goal for each level is to remove all cards that have a football on them, however, you continue to play for points until all cards have been removed or you have no deck cards remaining. There is a Star Meter that shows your progression, and each level gives you 1 Undo Feature.
There are 20 Achievements to earn, and there is a section that allows you to play Freeplay, Tri-Peaks and 5 Peaks Solitaire games. (which isn't as easy to win as the main game is) Combos start at 6 consecutive cards, and you can earn bonus coins if you play the same suit card.
There are Bonus Foundation Cards that show up, some give you extra Coins, some are Wildcards that can be used as any card number, but must be played. Jokers, however, turn into a specific numbered card and will be held on the right side until you use it.
Some cards allow you to play an immediate Mini-Game such as a Match 3 game or a Pair Matching game, a Cup & Nut variation where you keep your eye on the football card and select the correct card after they do a shuffle dance. There is a game that requires you to kick the football between the goal posts by clicking when the arrow is in the center, and you get 3 chances to make a goal.
Some Cards are blocked and can't be removed until you uncover it's counterpart, such as an Injured Player Card needs the First Aid Kit Card, the Goal Post Cards need a Football Card, The Official Card needs the Whistle Card, The Grass Covered Card needs the Lawn Mower Card, the Lock Card needs the Key Card and some card require being played Twice to remove it.
You can spend the cash you earn at the Shop to purchase 25 helpful cards and features. There's the usual Undo's, Shuffles, and Jokers as well as features that tell you how many Deck Cards remain, Reveal a percentage of face-down cards, increase the Multiplier, Earn more Points, Reduce the Combo requirements, alert you when you Miss a play, Add a Card, Remove a Card, add Helpful Cards, Increase Playable Cards and Joker chances etc.
This game has all the features I like in a Solitaire game, customizable difficulty modes, the ability to choose my own cards during the tutorial, High/Low solitaire type, the ability to continue playing after the special cards have been removed, and a Free Play section. Give it a try, even if you don't like football or sports in general, I think you'll enjoy this Solitaire game.
This game has all the features I like in a Solitaire game, customizable difficulty modes, the ability to choose my own cards during the tutorial, High/Low solitaire type, the ability to continue playing after the special cards have been removed, and a Free Play section. Give it a try, even if you don't like football or sports in general, I think you'll enjoy this Solitaire game.
SPORTS SOLITAIRE SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Home Run Solitaire (September 6-2017) 4.8
2-Touch Down Football Solitaire (September 25-2018) n/a
2-Touch Down Football Solitaire (September 25-2018) n/a
by: The Revills Game (Steven & Kylie Revill)
I recommend this game!
Indian Legends Solitaire
Go on a breathtaking solitaire adventure and discover the treasure of the lost city!
Overall rating
2
/
5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
JUST DIDN'T FLOAT MY ANCIENT ARTIFACT BOAT
PostedSeptember 24, 2018
pennmom36
fromA blue crystal is an ancient artifact?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Ancient Tripeaks II
(4)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Normally I love Solitaire games but when the demo ended I didn't feel a need to keep playing. This is just a take-it-or-leave-it kind of game with nothing really exciting going on, certainly nothing to write home about. If you like a Solitaire game with a ton of Power-up's that basically plays the game for you by removing entire rows and columns, you'll probably love this game, but I prefer to win levels by physically removing every card by luck of the draw (and of course some strategy) with perhaps the use of an occasional Joker, but at my discretion.
You can play this Higher/Lower Solitaire game in a Relaxed mode which gives you twice as many deck cards, or Expert mode, but in my opinion, it needed a middle ground. I played in Expert mode but most of the levels started out with an average of 15-20 cards and it was really difficult to remove all of the cards when you are only dealt a handful of cards at a time. If you don't remove all of the cards, you will be given the option to buy 15 extra cards, but you only have a few seconds to make your decision, which kind of takes away from the relaxation aspect of the Solitaire game.
On the left side of the screen, there are Bonuses that are available such as Jokers, Undo's, Shuffles, and a feature to Remove 1 Card of your choice, and an Explosion Card to destroy several selected cards. Every level has a specific goal or goals requirements to meet, and Power-up & Bonus Cards will be added to the field for each goal requirement completed. These include Horizontal and Vertical Slashers to remove the entire row or column, or a Bomb Explosion card to destroy surrounding cards.
There are the usual Blocked or Obstructed cards such as Frozen Cards that require two plays to remove, or Lock Cards that require you to uncover the Key Card etc. After 10 levels you get to play mini-games or hidden object scenes to break up the monotony.
As I said earlier, I'm not crazy about being forced to use bonus cards that remove most of the cards by exploding them instead of including them in long chains. I also found it very difficult to earn all 3 stars. There were times when I met 2 out of 3 goal requirements, (but not the required points) but because I had to click on the bonus cards that appeared as a reward for meeting 2 goals, it didn't allow me the chance to earn enough points by removing the cards in a higher/lower chain because they were all destroyed by the explosion, so I only earned two stars!
Check out the game to the left (current favorite) I think you'll find it to be much more fun!
I don't recommend this game.
Head on back to beautiful Pinecreek Hills and use your outdoor experience to help the rangers in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
194 of 223 found this review helpful
OH WHAT A FEELING TO GO ON ANOTHER VACATION TO PINECREEK HILLS PARK!
PostedSeptember 24, 2018
pennmom36
fromHappy Vacation Adventures Park Ranger Monday!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I look forward to my Vacation Adventures Cruise and my Vacation Adventures to the Pinecreek Hills Park every year. It may be an "old-school" HOG but I'm not school for cool and in my book, these games are really enjoyable! When I play games in this series, it's as if I'm returning to a familiar vacation destination, with a familiar family. I look forward to playing this game each and every year, and I'm never disappointed! If you haven't gotten onboard the Vacation Adventures train, you're totally missing out on an epic HO adventure, and the happy feeling you'll get, every time you play this game!
There are seek and find puzzles in scenes all around the park, and even scenes where you find multiples of similar or related objects. Each scene has several wildlife animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar and when all the animals have been spotted, the box will close. You can even access a Wildlife Notebook to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found. You will also recycle trash that is laying around, such as plastic bottles, crumpled paper, bottles and cans, when all trash has been found, the recycle can icon will be displayed and the bin will be full.
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 earn a Bronze star for completing the search, a Silver star if you find all wildlife OR all recyclable items and a Gold star if you find all wildlife AND all recyclable items. Words listed in blue require an interaction of some type, and words in red are hidden inside or behind things, requiring you to click on an item to open it or move it, which will reveal the hidden item. Many of the scenes have an area that zooms in which will have several items within, that are on the list. Levels can be replayed at anytime to better your score or locate items you missed the first time.
My favorite feature in the Vacation Adventures games are the abundance of Mini Games available after each search & find scene, such as, Spot The Difference, Word Search, Match Two and several different styles of puzzles, rotating tiles and putting together maps and pictures with different shaped pieces.
You can use the money you earn playing the game, in the Souvenir Shop to purchase 16 vacation park souvenirs, everything you purchase is kept in a display case in the Souvenir Room, and you can earn Achievements Badges as well, happy camping, enjoy!
VACATION ADVENTURES: PARK RANGER SERIES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-VA Park Ranger 1 (July 23-2013) 3.8
2-VA Park Ranger 2 (March 31-2014) 3.9
3-VA Park Ranger 3 (March 24-2015) 4.5
4-VA Park Ranger 4 (March 30-2016) 4.5
5-VA Park Ranger 5 (November 15-2016) 4.7
6-VA Park Ranger 6 (May 31-2017) 4.6
7-VA Park Ranger 7 (March 21-2018) 4.5
8-VA Park Ranger 8 (September 24-2018) n/a
2-VA Park Ranger 2 (March 31-2014) 3.9
3-VA Park Ranger 3 (March 24-2015) 4.5
4-VA Park Ranger 4 (March 30-2016) 4.5
5-VA Park Ranger 5 (November 15-2016) 4.7
6-VA Park Ranger 6 (May 31-2017) 4.6
7-VA Park Ranger 7 (March 21-2018) 4.5
8-VA Park Ranger 8 (September 24-2018) n/a
by: Casual Arts Games
I recommend this game!
Stop an evil dragon from plunging the Empire into darkness!
Overall rating
3
/
5
30 of 39 found this review helpful
DIDN'T REALLY ENCHANT ME
PostedSeptember 23, 2018
pennmom36
fromWe need more dragon themed games tho :)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was really looking forward to the release of this game because who doesn't love dragons? I guess I was expecting Game of Thrones, epic majestic type dragons, but instead, all I GOT was the same ole "evil-doer" awakens with centuries-old vendettas...oh no, who is brave enough to put the leash back on the unleashed? What's that in the distance you say? It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Super Healer! Armed with only a magical scepter and a huge bulky healers box she can save all of mankind from turning into trees, crystals and yes, even birds!
Here we go again, go-go gadget machine! We have 2 gadgets to deal with, first, a Diagnostic Scepter to figure out the illness our patients' has, and then a Healer's kit to whip up a fresh batch of snake oil. Normally, I loathe recipe type puzzles, but at least this recipe game requires you to think about where to place the ingredients on the machine based upon logic. In the Collector's Edition version, there are missing Journal and Diary notes, Dragon Statues and Dragon Eggs to collect in and you can use the Eggs to purchase items in the Medico Imperium Laboratory.
Here we go again, go-go gadget machine! We have 2 gadgets to deal with, first, a Diagnostic Scepter to figure out the illness our patients' has, and then a Healer's kit to whip up a fresh batch of snake oil. Normally, I loathe recipe type puzzles, but at least this recipe game requires you to think about where to place the ingredients on the machine based upon logic. In the Collector's Edition version, there are missing Journal and Diary notes, Dragon Statues and Dragon Eggs to collect in and you can use the Eggs to purchase items in the Medico Imperium Laboratory.
The Hidden Object Scenes are bright and colorful, but rather unimpressive because the items aren't really hidden, it's just a matter of clicking on items out in the open. Most of the scenes are based upon brief stories but there are several Silhouetted Shape finds, Multiples of the same object finds and of course, smaller Zoom Zone scenes. You can opt for a Match 3 game, however, if you're not into non-Hidden Object Scenes.
The Mini-Games were just middle of the road average puzzles that are neither good nor bad. You can play the mini-games in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode which is a feature I really like. Because this game involves the use of a Healer's Kit you will repeat the Recipe puzzle throughout the game. To go along with the Healer's Kit, you also get a Diagnostic Sceptor to diagnose your patients' illness or disease, which also involves a mini-game. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
The Mini-Games were just middle of the road average puzzles that are neither good nor bad. You can play the mini-games in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode which is a feature I really like. Because this game involves the use of a Healer's Kit you will repeat the Recipe puzzle throughout the game. To go along with the Healer's Kit, you also get a Diagnostic Sceptor to diagnose your patients' illness or disease, which also involves a mini-game. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Rotate 4 tiles until they interlock correctly in the center.
2-Click to turn all red cells blue.
3-Watch then repeat the direction of eye movements.
4-Connect all of the neurons by clicking them.
5-Place all elements correctly according to the clues shown.
2-Click to turn all red cells blue.
3-Watch then repeat the direction of eye movements.
4-Connect all of the neurons by clicking them.
5-Place all elements correctly according to the clues shown.
The Collector's Edition version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 re-playable Mini-Games, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 36 Achievements to earn, 15 Collectible Dragon Statues with descriptions, Missing Journal pages to find, 15 Pages of Patricia's Diary to find, 70 collectible Dragon Eggs to purchase items in the Medico Imperium Laboratory, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.
ENCHANTED KINGDOM SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-A Dark Seed (May 5-2017) 4.0
2-A Stranger's Venom (October 27-2017) 3.2
3-Fog of Rivershire (March 23-2018) 3.0
4-Fiend of Darkness (September 21-2018) n/a
2-A Stranger's Venom (October 27-2017) 3.2
3-Fog of Rivershire (March 23-2018) 3.0
4-Fiend of Darkness (September 21-2018) n/a
by: Domini Games
Get Immersed in an unforgettable Las Vegas atmosphere while mastering fun match 3 puzzles!
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
COLORFUL GAME BUT BORING
PostedSeptember 23, 2018
pennmom36
fromDo people eat strawberries at Las Vegas Casino's?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
This is a limited moves Match 3 game that has very bright, vivid colors, but the graphics are about the only thing it has going for it. The tiles themselves are really large so this is a perfect game if you have difficulty seeing smaller tiles that most games have. The icons are Casino related for the most part such as Casino Chips, Dice, and Cocktails, I'm not sure why Strawberries are included in this mixture but there are a ton of bright red delicious looking strawberries.
There are 15 Trophy Achievements to earn and each award requires several levels to complete such as, Using the Lightning Bonus 0/30 times or Building 0/12 buildings with the money you earn playing the Match 3 game. There are 12 Collectible Buildings to construct and 4 Characters as well. You can Spin the Roulette Wheel for a chance to earn bonuses, coins, extra spins etc. but the wheel has to recharge for about 15 minutes between spins. There is an Icon that shows when the wheel is available for a spin on the bottom right.
Before the start of the game, you get to select which power-up you'd like to start the level with such as Combo's Parrots, Paint etc. They are in limited supply and must be earned or purchased when the supply is exhausted.
Large Matches will earn bonuses on the board and when bonuses are combined you get an even more powerful explosion. A Match 4 gives you either a Horizontal or Vertical Line buster, a Match 4 in a Square gives you a Parrot that flies away and takes out a tile or obstacle, a Match 5 gives you a Bomb, a Match 6 gives you Paint which puts Parrots on the board and a Match in an L or T shape gives you Lightning to take out all of the same tiles as matched with.
As you progress, Power-ups become available to use whenever you want such as a Grenade, Magic Finger, Hammers or Rainbows. Side Quests also become available and will reward you with mostly extra coins when completed.
There's just nothing exciting offered in this cutsie style Match 3 game. It basically has all the standard Obstacles and standard tile-breakers that are given cutsie icons like a pick bird. It has quest driven tasks but the tasks to complete are normal Match 3 quests that will be achieved by simply playing the levels.
I don't recommend this game.
Complete 200 magical card layouts and find all the evidence necessary to catch the man without a face!
Overall rating
1
/
5
51 of 59 found this review helpful
THANKFULLY THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC ONLY NEEDS MY HELP ONE LAST TIME!
PostedSeptember 23, 2018
pennmom36
from...and I still don't know what the crime was, who committed the crime or how I solved it!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
No Surprise, this third and final Detective Solitaire is exactly the same as the last two. Once again the scenes are the same as they were in the first two games and the solitaire layouts are the same even though some of them have been switched as the order they appear. There are once again 9 Card Graphic Themes to choose from and 3 Font sizes or styles, but even the design is the same. The music isn't bad, but yes, it too is the same, not to mention that at times the music pauses and you're left with awkward silence.
As usual, the game begins with a tutorial in Newbie Mode which allows you to replay any level. After completing the tutorial or opting out by clicking on the tutorial X, you can choose the Professional Mode which only allows you to play the entire 10 level pack.
This is a Higher/Lower style Solitaire game where the only goal is to remove all of the Gold Cards. Once the gold cards have been collected, you will earn the maximum amount of points and the game ends even if other regular cards remain. If you remove all gold cards you'll get a perfect score and the points of that level are added to the next level similar to bowling scores. You must earn the required amount of points to unlock the next location and there are 20 Locations with levels per location.
When you remove cards with a round blue gem, you will receive either +499 points, a Joker, a Shuffle or Mulligan (undo) and you can buy Jokers, Shuffles, and Mulligans within the Shop with the points you have earned, at a ridiculous price point.
Once again, this game states that there are Achievements to earn, but I've yet to earn one, but then again, I didn't play further than the demo because I have no desire to waste money on a game that has nothing new to offer, and never gives me the option to continue playing after removing all Gold Cards. I refuse to even use a PCC. When and if they decide to change something other than the title, I may consider it, but only if they make an option that allows me to remove all of the cards, not just the Gold Cards.
DETECTIVE SOLITAIRE SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Inspector Magic (August 12-2018) 2.8
2-And The Forbidden Magic (September 2-2018) 1.8
3-And The Man Without A Face (September 23-2018) n/a
2-And The Forbidden Magic (September 2-2018) 1.8
3-And The Man Without A Face (September 23-2018) n/a
by: 8 Floor LTD.
I don't recommend this game.