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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4713
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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Lost Artifacts: Soulstone is an exciting strategy game based in a world of magic and myth!
Overall rating
3
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5
39 of 44 found this review helpful
NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS!
PostedJune 20, 2018
pennmom36
fromSurprise, more recycled music from the last 200 games!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Lost Artifacts has made a third attempt, but once again has failed to grab the attention of TM fans. The colors are dull, the tasks are repetitive and predictable. If you do happen to enjoy this game, this SE version is the better route because there's really nothing CE worthy about the other version, there isn't even a Strategy Guide!
In the first Lost Artifacts game, the archaeological team was able to stop the Dark Priest from doing his Dark dirty deeds, and the team regretfully had to say goodbye to their newfound native friends.
In the second Lost Artifacts game, the team's airplane was no match for a hurricane they encountered, and they crashed on a large but remote island in the middle of the ocean. They discovered a tribe of Atlantean's that had survived when the city of Atlantis was sunk by yet another evil-doer, and the team had once again agreed to help them return to their beloved city, after defeating the evil-doer of course!
Now the team has to face a third evil-doer in this third installment of Lost Artifacts when a thief steals the legendary Soulstone which possess unfathomable powers. Evil-doer #3 has already used the stone to awaken a Terra-cotta emperor, and he's a bigger evil-doer than the thief himself! Can the team stop this madman before he awakens the ancient dragon and takes over the world?
There are the usual tasks to perform of gathering resources of Food, Wood, Ore, Gold, Lumber, and the usual buildings to repair such as Huts for workers, Sawmills for Lumber, Farms for food, Mills or a Blacksmith barn. You will repair bridges, remove mantraps, and trade goods at the merchant market. Some levels require that you upgrade certain buildings to a certain level. You may need to build a house to accommodate a specialized person to rid the paths from certain obstructions such as a Monks house to restore statues, defenders houses to rid the path of snakes.
If you are a seasoned Time Management fan, I think you'll find this game to be a bit bland, with not a whole lot of challenge. I personally don't see the need for a handful of music soundtracks, concept art or trophies that are available within the CE version, when it comes to a TM game. The CE version doesn't even include a Strategy Guide, and neither version has a difficulty mode option!
LOST ARTIFACTS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Lost Artifacts CE (July 18-2017) 3.0
*Lost Artifacts SE (August 30-2017) 3.2
2-Lost Artifacts: Golden Island CE (September 19-2017) 3.0
*Lost Artifacts: Golden Island SE (January 5-2018) 2.5
3-Lost Artifacts: Soulstone CE (May 1-2018) 2.8
*Lost Artifacts: Soulstone SE (June 20-2018) n/a
*Lost Artifacts SE (August 30-2017) 3.2
2-Lost Artifacts: Golden Island CE (September 19-2017) 3.0
*Lost Artifacts: Golden Island SE (January 5-2018) 2.5
3-Lost Artifacts: Soulstone CE (May 1-2018) 2.8
*Lost Artifacts: Soulstone SE (June 20-2018) n/a
by 8 Floor LTD.
I don't recommend this game.
Journey around the globe and find out about greatest cities of the world.
Overall rating
4
/
5
18 of 23 found this review helpful
I LOVED THE CHALLENGE BUT A FEW LEVELS ARE GUESSER GRIDDLERS
PostedJune 20, 2018
pennmom36
fromThose are some strange tile choices!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
The Traditional multi-colored Mosaics levels have a good amount of challenge, but the Labyrinth & Mystery Lands levels were far too easy to solve. I did come across a few of the traditional levels that I was only able to solve by making a guess, so for that reason, I deducted a star. Once again, I wasn't able to play this on my Win10 PC because the screen stretched so much that I couldn't see the entire screen, but it did work on my Mac. You also get the option to choose between 10 different Tilesets in this version.
The main features of this series are that they take you to the World's Greatest Cities and tell you some interesting facts about the city you are visiting, they also offer a custom difficulty mode, and they have interactive Mosaics with movements such as boats or turtles in the water.
The main features of this series are that they take you to the World's Greatest Cities and tell you some interesting facts about the city you are visiting, they also offer a custom difficulty mode, and they have interactive Mosaics with movements such as boats or turtles in the water.
You can play in a Casual, Normal or Expert difficulty mode, or you can customize the difficulty mode by choosing if you want to play in a timed mode, if you want bonus points as a time bonus, whether you want numbers crossed off one by one or only when the entire row has been completed, and you can set the number of mistakes allowed from 1-5 and how long it takes for the hint feature to recharge from 30-120 seconds.
There are 3 different types of Mosaics offered in this version:
There are 3 different types of Mosaics offered in this version:
*Traditional (multi-colored) which has 3 different colors to switch between to help you solve the puzzle. In some of the puzzles, some sections may be locked, requiring you to complete a different color to unlock those sections.
*Mystery Lands which fills in each cell with 3 different kinds of pictures that when complete forms a beautiful scene, often with swimming fish, turtles or boats.
*Labyrinth Game is similar to Mystery Lands, but after completing the puzzle, you guide a ball through the maze from point A to B by clicking on intersections of the maze.
WORLD'S GREATEST CITIES MOSAICS SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 1 (March 7-2016) 3.5
2-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 2 (October 20-2017) 4.6
3-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 3 (December 11-2017) 3.2
4-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 4 (April 4, 2018) 4.6
5-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 5 (May 30-2018) 4.4
6-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 6 (June 20-2018) n/a
2-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 2 (October 20-2017) 4.6
3-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 3 (December 11-2017) 3.2
4-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 4 (April 4, 2018) 4.6
5-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 5 (May 30-2018) 4.4
6-World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 6 (June 20-2018) n/a
by: T1 Games
I recommend this game!
Renovate an empty living room with real world furniture. Find hidden objects, sell off items, and make enough money to fulfill your dreams.
Overall rating
1
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5
32 of 51 found this review helpful
I'LL STICK TO THE FISHSTICKS
PostedJune 19, 2018
pennmom36
fromJust look down for a better HOG option :)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This is a perfect example of a poor, irrelevant HOG. Unlike yesterday's entertaining hidden object game, this one is boring, old school, simplistic and plain ole boring.
The first task was to click on 20 Cobwebs, I say click on because they certainly aren't "hidden" Next step is to rotate huge puzzle tiles to complete the picture.
Supposedly there are Match 3 games and Card Memory mini-games as well, and you can skip them with no penalties. I say supposedly because the game kept shutting off every time I clicked on an item and I had no desire to keep up this cat and mouse glitch.
The Hidden Object Scenes themselves have Pictured Item Finds, Word Finds and Silhouetted Shape finds. There is a Hint system available, but trust me you won't need it.
The graphics are very large but clear, so if you have vision difficulties this game would be perfect, that is, IF you don't mind the glitchiness of the game mechanics. I'll stick to yesterday's fishsticks!
I recommend this game!
Visit amazing worlds on a quest to save the universe in this clever puzzle adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
16 of 18 found this review helpful
NORMALLY I LIKE PHYSICS BASED GAMES BUT...
PostedJune 18, 2018
pennmom36
fromI felt bad waking up Sunny from his nap for all this hard work!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
I usually enjoy playing physic's based games, but after about 12 levels or so it just became boring. It's a beautiful game though with beautiful graphics.
Basically, you click on Sunny, the glowing Orb to wake him up. He shines a beam of light through the darkness, and you rotate him around using Mirrors to reflect the beam of light through all 3 Life Source tiles until the beam reaches the Light Source at the end.
Some Mirrors can be rotated, some can't. You will lose a star for each Life Source not collected, but the levels can be replayed. As you progress, creatures will help you solve trickier levels such as Fireflies, and they will recharge if you find one in a level.
Hopefully, if you like this type of physics-based game, you'll endure it longer than I did, but it just became repetitive for my personal tastes.
I don't recommend this game.
Return to the bottom of the sea for a new Hidden Object adventure to save Poseidon Park from the ploys of the crafty Mayor Peabody!
Overall rating
5
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5
68 of 81 found this review helpful
EVERYTHING'S BETTER DOWN WHERE IT'S WETTER
PostedJune 18, 2018
pennmom36
fromIf you're not a fan of HOG's you may not enjoy this game, but if you are, it's gonna be a happy Monday!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
To pass over Tales of Lagoona because it looks like a child's game would be a travesty because this is a very entertaining HOG, and it's not as easy as you may think. I own both previous games in this series and thoroughly enjoy them, and this game will definitely be added to my list.
This is a quest driven HOG, you must clear debris, and redecorate Poseidon Park. You can accept quests as you progress and the items needed to complete those quests are shown on every HO scene, those items may or may not be on that particular scene.
Each HO scene has a variety of HO types, Fragment Finds, Listed Item Finds, Riddle Descriptions and Silhouetted Shape Finds. Each scene has Gold Coins to collect to allow you to purchase upgrades, Silver Tokens that allow you to play Arcade Mini-Games, Pearls and Gems and if you click on the Rainbow Fish as he swims by, he will find an item for you. There are also side Bonus Goals that are optional, such as finding items in Reverse Alphabetical order.
The Arcade has all kinds of Mini-Games and Puzzles to play at any time with the Arcade Tokens. Here are a few descriptions of the whopping 270 available:
1-Use the clues given on the right to correctly place the items and characters into the correct rooms.
2-Click on two adjacent tiles on the grid that match the tiles shown at the right.
3-Remove the Gold Key halves by drawing lines with no more than 2 corners to remove keys that block its path, within a Limited amount of moves.
You can earn Trophies, Awards, and Achievements galore, and once you unlock all of the HO levels you can unlock the Challenge Mode. There are 37 Wallpapers, a Screensaver, 13 Music Soundtracks, 34 Stat Goals to earn, 31 Achievements, and 53 Trophies included.
TALES OF LAGOONA SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Orphans of the Ocean (August 10- 2011) 4.5
2-Peril at Poseidon Park (October 8-2013) 4.5
3-Frauds, Forgeries, and Fishsticks (June 18-2018) n/a
2-Peril at Poseidon Park (October 8-2013) 4.5
3-Frauds, Forgeries, and Fishsticks (June 18-2018) n/a
by: Playcademy
I recommend this game!
The Wild Hunt has begun and you may be its next prey!
Overall rating
3
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5
38 of 50 found this review helpful
THE STORYLINE IS RATHER DULL AND UNINTERESTING
PostedJune 17, 2018
pennmom36
fromI could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Vikings didn't have a hardware store to buy pre-made eye-hooks!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The Seer has just had a dire vision about "The Wild Hunt" a vision of Death and Despair. The Hunt is interfering with the rules the gods have set, and the gods are angry. The Shield-Maiden is eager to take on The Hunt, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to defend the Nine Worlds. Stories of the Wild Hunt prophecy have been passed down for generations in The Huntresses Clan, and she has agreed to visit the elders to gather vital knowledge to help them on their quest. The Skald is ready, willing, and able, to play a song??? It's hard to take this game seriously when all these epic visions and battle-ready characters inspire everyone, and then the camera pans to the Skald who's casually strumming a tune and say's "Surely this shall be an event worthy of a song" Seriously?? That's easy for him to say, does he have to walk around with antlers strapped to his back having visions of doom and gloom? Does he have to carry a large wooden shield and defend everyone from Dragons to otherworldly creatures? Does he have to Hunt down prey from wild Boars to Giant Bears? Nope, he's just sitting around waiting to play a stupid song once the battles been fought!
The Hidden Object Scenes are fairly mia in this puzzle-heavy game. The scenes themselves are located in interesting locations, and for the most part, are well done and story related. There are Silhouetted Shape finds, Keywords in Sentence finds and one where you must find the correct faces on several figurines. In the Collector's Edition version, each scene has a Morphing Object to find, and the morphs are slow and well concealed.
The Mini-Games are more abundant than the HOP's in this game. Personally, I found many of them to be far to easy to solve, some of which have lengthy, and/or confusing directions. If you choose to Skip a game, you'll still have to wait and watch a step by step replay of how it's solved. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select identical buttons in the same horiz/vert/diag line.
2) Use a viewfinder to locate & focus all rock formations.
3) Shoot all sandbags when target crosshairs turn green.
4) Plan correct sequence using attack/defend/heal icons.
5) Match all tokens to remove them.
6) Replicate a sculpture by choosing the correct designs.
7) Drag tokens along tracks to their matching slots.
8) Choose 2 stones that have the correct symbol sections shown.
2) Use a viewfinder to locate & focus all rock formations.
3) Shoot all sandbags when target crosshairs turn green.
4) Plan correct sequence using attack/defend/heal icons.
5) Match all tokens to remove them.
6) Replicate a sculpture by choosing the correct designs.
7) Drag tokens along tracks to their matching slots.
8) Choose 2 stones that have the correct symbol sections shown.
The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 4 Concept Art pictures, 8 Character pictures (split dev/character) 8 Music Soundtracks, 11 Movie Videos, 13 Achievements to earn, a Journal (w/characters) 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 29 re-playable Mini-Games, a Bonus Game, 20 Souvenir's to collect in the Souvenir Room, 14 HOP Morphing Objects, 37 Hidden Signs (different signs in each of the World's you visit) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
SAGA OF THE NINE WORLDS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Gathering (May 27-2017) 3.4
2-The Four Stags (November 25-2017) 3.7
3-The Hunt (May 19-2018) 3.4
2-The Four Stags (November 25-2017) 3.7
3-The Hunt (May 19-2018) 3.4
by: Eipix Entertainment
I don't recommend this game.
Can you discover the truth about the Queen’s disappearance and save the kingdom?
Overall rating
1
/
5
40 of 52 found this review helpful
OLD ENEMIES RETURN
PostedJune 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromHere's an idea, go back to the drawing board, scrap all of the outdated series and come up with a NEW series, when was the last "new series" oh...Spirits of Mystery 2012?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
The devs must have run out of Blood Moon ideas because this time it's a Green Moon that causes the Forest Creatures to leave the comforts of the Dark Forest, and wreak havoc upon the Kingdom to ruin the wedding plans of the Princess and her fiance, Malgor. Of course there's always a hidden agenda and of course, no one is really who they seem to be. There's nothing about this storyline that's even remotely interesting, and the game's features are as easy as they could possibly be. There is no quality or quantity and this game is anything but CE worthy!
Yet another stupid gadget, a magic ring with a stupid and repetitive mini-game where you click when the orbs are inside a huge circle. There are Morphing Paw Prints and Lanterns that are large and easily spotted, not to mention that the lanterns glow! (CE version) This game should get an award for the shortest game in history, to me, this is an example of a game slapped together with little care of thought towards the fan-base, there's simply NO excuse for this!
The Hidden Object Scenes are super simplistic and include Interactive List Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds and Multiple Item Finds. There are several smaller HOP's where you must find Multiples of Items within the entire scene, but those items are so large, you simply can't miss them such as 6 Crates.
The Mini-Games are super simplistic and repetitive. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Rotate disk rings to complete the image.
2-Click when orbs are inside the large center ring.
3-Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles and collect flags.
4-Repeat the sequence of doorknockers.
5-Select matching symbols.
6-Rotate and place picture pieces.
7-Repeat the sequence of snakes.
2-Click when orbs are inside the large center ring.
3-Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles and collect flags.
4-Repeat the sequence of doorknockers.
5-Select matching symbols.
6-Rotate and place picture pieces.
7-Repeat the sequence of snakes.
This Collector's Edition version has 13 Wallpapers, 20 Concept Art pictures, 6 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 10 Movie Videos, 9 re-playable Mini-Games, 9 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 11 Achievements to earn, 14 Collectible Lanterns, 18 Morphing Paws, 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.
SPIRITS OF MYSTERY SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Amber Maiden (January 5-2012) 4.2
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-2012) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-2012) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-2013) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-2015) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-2016) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-2017) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-2017) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-2017) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) 2.8
11-The Lost Queen (June 16-2018) n/a
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-2012) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-2012) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-2013) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-2015) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-2016) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-2017) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-2017) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-2017) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) 2.8
11-The Lost Queen (June 16-2018) n/a
by: Amax Interactive Games
I don't recommend this game.
Help the squad of dwarves rebuild the ancient city, restore mines, clear lands and create new rune stones to protect the northern lands.
Overall rating
1
/
5
22 of 23 found this review helpful
THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN EPIC MATCH 3 BUT FELL FLAT
PostedJune 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromCollect too many resources? Really??
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Egypt
(92)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
At first, this game reminded me of the Cradle series, a Match 3 game I adore, but once I discovered that I couldn't make consecutive matches, it was an instant turn-off. I don't understand why a Match 3 game offers a Timed mode, but won't allow you to quickly make a match until all tiles finish falling!
You choose between an Easy, Normal or Hard difficulty mode, and the object is to make specific matches of a specific number of element tiles, as well as clear all black cells. Matches of 4 or more tiles will earn bonus tiles such as Explosive Fire, Hammers, Lightning and Magic Water which removes pests. If you collect too many resources it will ruin the Runes and you'll have to start again.
Many of the resource tiles look way too similar, you can't tell the difference between an ax and a scythe etc. This Match 3 game could have been quite interesting, but it has too many features I don't want in a Match 3 game. I will say that the graphics are pretty decent.
RUNE STONES QUEST SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Rune Stones Quest 1 (November 13 2012) 3.0
2-Rune Stones Quest 2 (June 15-2018) n/a
2-Rune Stones Quest 2 (June 15-2018) n/a
by: Michail Romanouvskiy
I don't recommend this game.
Save the people of Glenville from a supernatural killer!
Overall rating
1
/
5
26 of 47 found this review helpful
WITH A NAME LIKE FRIGHT CHASERS YOU'D THINK IT WOULD BE A LITTLE SCARY AT LEAST?
PostedJune 15, 2018
pennmom36
fromHow about making a game that's truly frightening, not just pretend?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage Collector's Edition
(137)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Didn't we all collectively agree to ix-nay on the gadgets-nay? Well...they're back! Yep that stupid Camera feature has returned to reveal items which cannot be seen by the naked eye, er I'm sorry "supernatural elements" Not only does this camera eagle-eye exactly the same number of items each time, but it's also somehow able to capture incriminating video footage of the bad guy doing his bad guy thing! (hey, everyone needs a hobby right) The bigger question is, why are we searching for the paranormal for free when we could solve every cold-case known to mankind? JFK-I've got that video! Where's Jimmy Hoffa-Who's Jack-the-Ripper-Who's the Zodiac Killer-Did DB Cooper survive the jump-Is Tupac really alive-Who tainted the Tylenol-What really happened on the boat when Natalie Woods died-did a giant meteorite kill the Dinosaurs???....I'm just saying...
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly Multiple Item Finds such as "find 6 gems" but there are also Related Pair Finds, Sketch Picture Finds, and a Story Related HOP where you are tasked with finding 2 Symbols per Paragraph on a concept art drawing. In the Collector's Edition version, each HOP has a Morphing Object to find, (with the exception of the smaller Zoom Zone HOP's) and you can re-play the HOP's in the extra's section to pick up a morph you may have overlooked.
The Mini Games are extremely easy, one of the tile swap games was solved by simply making one swap! I prefer puzzles that you have to tinker with such as adjusting levels, setting dials etc, but all of these games seem to be swap type or move along a line type. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter in the demo:
1) Rotate 4 tiles to create the Fright Chasers logo.
2) Move tiles to correct rows according to clue.
3) Select the matching crack shapes to break.
4) Select Harp strings in the correct order according to clue.
5) Drag gem arms to point at their matching color slots.
6) Align 3 slider buttons to the center row.
7) Arrange parts to replicate the clue shown.
8) Rotate 3 discs to allow access to the scroll under them.
9) Play the melody on the piano according to the clue.
2) Move tiles to correct rows according to clue.
3) Select the matching crack shapes to break.
4) Select Harp strings in the correct order according to clue.
5) Drag gem arms to point at their matching color slots.
6) Align 3 slider buttons to the center row.
7) Arrange parts to replicate the clue shown.
8) Rotate 3 discs to allow access to the scroll under them.
9) Play the melody on the piano according to the clue.
The Collector's Edition version has 4 Wallpapers, 5 Concept Art pictures (with before/after slider bar) 10 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements to earn (same achievements offered in all MHG's, some available in 3 categories) 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, an Ultimate Hidden Object Puzzle, 31 Treasure Hunt items, 11 Collectible Case File Cards (unlock Diary once collection is complete) 30 Hidden Spirals, 30 Scene Morphing Objects, 19 HOP Morphing Objects, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.
FRIGHT CHASERS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Dark Exposure (October 21-2017) 3.0
2-Soul Reaper (May 17-2018) 3.2
2-Soul Reaper (May 17-2018) 3.2
by: Mad Head Games
I don't recommend this game.
Can you navigate new realms to stop an evil conqueror in time?
Overall rating
3
/
5
51 of 67 found this review helpful
ONE EVIL SORCERER TO RULE THE WORLD
PostedJune 14, 2018
pennmom36
fromThe library books most often stolen are the Bible and the Guiness Book of World Records! (perhaps they are trying to set a Bible stealing record?)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The library seems like a perfectly harmless place to work, as long as the Book doesn't ask you to open it that is. If just one drop of blood is spilled upon its pages, you will be whisked away to worlds so magnificent, you'll never want to leave. In fact, no one has ever returned, and no one ever will, because Aspir needs their souls. Aspir needs your sister Margaret's soul, but he may not have expected a two-for-one package deal, and he certainly wasn't expecting a fight!
I loved the Labyrinths of the World games that took place within well-known landmarks (Stonehenge, Devil's Tower, Easter Island) because those areas have always had mysterious origins, who built them, why are they here, what are they for, are aliens involved. However, When Worlds Collide, was just another story about an evil sorcerer trying to take over the world, one soul at a time. The graphics are gorgeous, the story was just okay, but the gameplay was rather dull and lifeless. It felt like all I did was find a different method to remove one vine after another, find a piece here, put the piece there until I became overwhelmed with boredom. Perhaps things pick up after the demo, but to be honest, I just wanted the demo to end!
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Keywords in Sentence Finds, Interactive List Finds, and Silhouetted Shape Finds. A couple of the HOP's had several items that could match the description, which is unacceptable, especially when one of the achievement goals is to complete an HOP w/o making a mistake. There are also smaller Zoom Zone HOP's with Multiple Item Finds, and there's an alternate Match 3 game to play if you're not keen on HOP's.
The Mini-Games are available in an Easy or Hard mode, many of which are my least favorite where "one may affect others" because these types of puzzles can be downright frustrating. Luckily, most of the puzzles are easy enough to solve, even on the Hard mode setting. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Swap adjacent disks to complete the pattern.
2-Find 3 symbols shown for each paragraph on the story.
3-Create a path for the skulls by swapping and rotating tiles.
4-Slide tiles until the cogs align in the center of the board.
5-Rotate the clock's hands until no gaps remain.
6-Rotate the disks to complete the picture.
7-Arrange arrows to allow a path through all cells.
8-Move the coin to the bottom right by rotating disks.
2-Find 3 symbols shown for each paragraph on the story.
3-Create a path for the skulls by swapping and rotating tiles.
4-Slide tiles until the cogs align in the center of the board.
5-Rotate the clock's hands until no gaps remain.
6-Rotate the disks to complete the picture.
7-Arrange arrows to allow a path through all cells.
8-Move the coin to the bottom right by rotating disks.
This Collector's Edition version has 22 Wallpapers, 20 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 32 Movie Videos, 22 re-playable Mini-Games, 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 33 Achievements to earn, 14 missing Aspir's Diary pages (because I have a thing about holding onto paper) 15 collectible Statuettes, 66 collectible Crystals (to purchase 17 items for your room?) 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter.
LABYRINTHS OF THE WORLD SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Shattered Souls (September 6-2014) 4.3
2-Forbidden Muse (June 13-2015) 3.5
3-Changing the Past (January 9-2016) 3.8
4-Stonehenge Legend (August 6-2016) 4.1
5-Secrets of Easter Island (January 5-2017) 3.8
6-The Devil's Tower (April 29-2017) 3.8
7-A Dangerous Game (January 4-2017) 4.0
8-When Worlds Collide (June 14-2018) n/a
2-Forbidden Muse (June 13-2015) 3.5
3-Changing the Past (January 9-2016) 3.8
4-Stonehenge Legend (August 6-2016) 4.1
5-Secrets of Easter Island (January 5-2017) 3.8
6-The Devil's Tower (April 29-2017) 3.8
7-A Dangerous Game (January 4-2017) 4.0
8-When Worlds Collide (June 14-2018) n/a
by: Domini Games
I don't recommend this game.