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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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Can you defeat a foe with an ice-cold soul?
Overall rating
4
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5
62 of 80 found this review helpful
TEMPERS ESCALATE TO NUCLEAR IN THIS FROZEN WORLD
PostedJune 2, 2018
pennmom36
fromThere are roughly 430 Nuclear Power plants worldwide but only 3 major disasters (1979,1986, 2011) The one that occurred in 1979 took 14 years to clean-up. Africa was the first country to destroy all nuclear weapons voluntarily!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is the world we live in now, a nuclear post-apocalyptic world void of technology. The buildings and even the towering skyscrapers of yesteryear are slowly crumbling into ruins. The automobiles and the roads they traveled are being consumed by nature itself, and Nature itself had a death sentence. Everyone knows the story of the day the earth was healed when the Elves appeared from the skies, but not everyone knows the truth...until now that is...
Unfortunately, we have yet another gadget! For the life of me, I don't understand why they are included!? I wouldn't mind having a new device such as a phone or tablet, anything realistic, but a gadget that heats or freezes anything? Not to mention the fact that it works on 2 AA batteries, think about it. Not only are 2 small batteries capable of toasting or freezing any material, but how old are these batteries? This is a post-apocalyptic scenario and it has been that way for generations, surely those batteries have no juice left??? I know, I know, it's only HOPA world,
The Hidden Object Scenes are a bit scarce compared to the number of Mini-Games (my personal preference) but I will say that the scenes are located in interesting locations or have interesting features, especially some of the Keyword finds. Most of them are Listed Item Finds, but there are also Interactions, Fragments to Uncover, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Colorless & Colored Picture Finds and several smaller Zoom Zone HOP's where you are tasked with finding 5-6 Items. Each of the 27 main HO scenes has a Morphing Object to find in this CE version, which I'm more than okay with now that MHG has started to include them in each of the locations as well. In the past, Mad Head has stated in the now abolished forums, that they do indeed read every review and try to incorporate the wants and needs of their customers, so let me just say thanks Mad Head for listening and an even bigger thanks for including Morphs in both the HOP's & each scene!
The Mini-Games are good but fairly easy to solve. I was able to solve most of them on the first attempt, even the ones offered after the demo. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo, and a few afterward:
1) Place wires on the jacks to turn all lights green.
2) Find and place misplaced items in a book.
3) Adjust sliders until all 3 lightning bolts are centered.
4) Gadget: Remove all squares by clicking groups of identical tiles. (progressive ea. time)
5) Replay the sequence of numbers s demonstrated.
6) Rotate train track sections to create a path to the end x3.
7) Swap colored pipes correctly by following tangled wires.
8) Swap triangle shaped pieces to create the image on a clue.
9) Move figurine to blast door, each section moves w/ figurine.
10) Use rotation buttons to move gems to colored slots.
11) Tap cracks in the same sequence as shown.
12) Choose Lock pins in the correct order by trial and error.
13) Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles in your path.
14) Click to stops each ball when it enters the target zone.
15) Move various sized blocks to allow the key block access.
16) Place torn picture fragments onto highlighted spaces.
17) Repeat the sequence of symbols on bricks correctly.
18) Set the right amount of Gunpowder & Angle & then shoot.
19) Detect iron objects using the Orb device.
20) Place various sized gears correctly.
2) Find and place misplaced items in a book.
3) Adjust sliders until all 3 lightning bolts are centered.
4) Gadget: Remove all squares by clicking groups of identical tiles. (progressive ea. time)
5) Replay the sequence of numbers s demonstrated.
6) Rotate train track sections to create a path to the end x3.
7) Swap colored pipes correctly by following tangled wires.
8) Swap triangle shaped pieces to create the image on a clue.
9) Move figurine to blast door, each section moves w/ figurine.
10) Use rotation buttons to move gems to colored slots.
11) Tap cracks in the same sequence as shown.
12) Choose Lock pins in the correct order by trial and error.
13) Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles in your path.
14) Click to stops each ball when it enters the target zone.
15) Move various sized blocks to allow the key block access.
16) Place torn picture fragments onto highlighted spaces.
17) Repeat the sequence of symbols on bricks correctly.
18) Set the right amount of Gunpowder & Angle & then shoot.
19) Detect iron objects using the Orb device.
20) Place various sized gears correctly.
This Collector's Edition version has 4 Wallpapers, 6 Concept Art pictures (with before/after slider bar) 10 Music Soundtracks, 12 Character Gallery pictures, 11 Achievements to earn (most with 3 categories) replayable Mine Games (gadget mini-game) 21 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 21 HOS Morphing Objects, 27 Morphing Objects (1 in each location) 27 Hidden Snowflakes, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
DAWN OF HOPE GAMES AVAILABLE:
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Skyline Adventure (November 5-16) 4.3
2-Daughter of Thunder (September 5-2017) 3.7
3-Frozen Soul (June 2-2018) n/a
2-Daughter of Thunder (September 5-2017) 3.7
3-Frozen Soul (June 2-2018) n/a
by: Mad Head Games
I recommend this game!
Join Grimelda and her hard-working brooms on a magical time management adventure. Can you clean up the forest before Grimelda's aunt comes back?
Overall rating
5
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5
68 of 72 found this review helpful
THIS IS THE MOST FUN I'VE EVER HAD PLAYING A TIME MANAGEMENT GAME (and the most challenging)
PostedJune 1, 2018
pennmom36
fromEven better than Dracula!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I just got around to playing this fantastical, whimsical, bewitching Time Management game. At first glance, I thought, "oh yeah, another stupid non-challenging TM game to add to the long list of duds lately" Boy was I wrong, in fact, for the first time, I decided I couldn't wait for the SE version, even though this particular CE version doesn't have a lot to offer in my opinion.
The tutorial didn't explain a lot of the features, one of which was that each scene has a hidden Crystal that allows you to "clean-up" items within the Witch's Hut. I didn't realize that they were available for a couple of levels, so I had to replay those levels to search for them, some of which are pretty well hidden! I'm assuming this is a CE feature, but I could be wrong.
You can play in an Easy (untimed) Normal or Hard mode, which is a plus nowadays because the new trend seems to be gearing towards a single mode TM game. The goal is to earn 3 Stars, and any level can be replayed, in fact, you can switch between modes if you'd like.
The goals are different than most TM resource games, you'll clean up Purple Ooze, gather Stardust, Tree Bark, and Mushrooms, ingredients that are used to make potions within the Witch's Hut. There are different Potions available, such as a Healing Potion of Life to cure the sick animals, and a Potion of Destruction to clear away boulders and other obstructions.
Bonuses are available that will help you win the harder levels, such as Speeding up Workers (which happen to be Magic Brooms) Accumulate Resources and one that regenerates renewable Resources. I like the fact that the Bonuses not only alert you when they have recharged, but you can use both of the bonuses offered at the same time. Usually, you have to wait until the meter fills up to the second bonus and then you can only choose one or the other.
This is a super entertaining TM game with unusual tasks and resources. I loved absolutely everything about this game. I know I usually complain about a TM game being offered in a high priced CE version, and if I didn't have a CE coupon I'd probably have waited, but this game was so fun, I had to have it ASAP, I'm bettin' you'll enjoy it too!
I recommend this game!
You'll die in three days if you can't uncover the truth!
Overall rating
5
/
5
245 of 287 found this review helpful
NOBODY DOES CREEPY BETTER THAN THIS PACHYDERM!
PostedMay 31, 2018
pennmom36
fromElephants have a highly developed brain that is 3-4 times larger than that of a human brain, but it is smaller than a human brain proportionately!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
3 Cards to Midnight
(29)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Rick Rogers was determined to make a fresh start after a rocky relationship and betrayal from his best friend. Everything he owned was packed into his car, and the road home seemed unusually long. Route 39 was a lonely stretch of highway, there wasn't a soul in sight for miles, until a hitchhiker appeared around the bend. Rick knew better than to pick up a stranger, but after all, they were in the middle of nowhere, and she was quite beautiful, what could possibly go wrong? Everything goes wrong! Rick should have kept driving that fateful day because now his time is limited, just 3 days, Rick has been given a mere three days to live, or 3 days to survive!
Welcome back Elephant! Just a few weeks ago I was writing about how disappointed I was that this dev had seemingly abandoned the creepy graphics style that drew me in hook, line, and sinker when I first discovered their popular series with the tiny little Elf dog (can I say the title?) So now I can say once more "NOBODY does creepy, abandoned, paranormal like this dev!" <insert handful of peanuts> This is the kind of plot that keeps you on the edge of your computer seat, one that you can't stop playing because it keeps leading you along with teasers, twists, and turns. Personally, I haven't felt this excited about playing a game after the demo in a long, long time because they usually fizzle after the climactic demo ending as if they had run out of ideas. <insert more peanuts because they deserve royal treatment> Thank you for providing this Masterpiece! This game deserves an award for its genius storyline! <so here's more peanuts>
In this Collector's Edition version there are Hidden Eyes or Hidden Ravens in each scene and each scene has a Morphing Object. My only complaint is that the cursor turns to a hand when it scans across an item, but I worked around that by not moving my mouse until I found the collectibles.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Pictured Items, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Sketches Finds and Multiples of the Same Item Finds. Many of the HOP's are smaller Zoom Zone's, and most are located in interesting scenes. I really liked the HOP where you had to find Sketches on a wooden door that had been partially scratched out, I haven't seen that style done before.
The Mini-Games are fairly decent and most are doable on the first attempt. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Choose the correct symbols that spell the Latin word shown.
2) Swap destination stickers to correct country locations then input numbers into the lock.
3) Rotate the wheel to show matching symbols on the walls.
4) Swap picture frames to their dust outlines shapes on the wall.
5) Place torn tapestry fragments using arrows to scroll up and down.
6) Recreate symbols by selecting rotation buttons.
7) Select pairs of ghosts to find matching symbols.
2) Swap destination stickers to correct country locations then input numbers into the lock.
3) Rotate the wheel to show matching symbols on the walls.
4) Swap picture frames to their dust outlines shapes on the wall.
5) Place torn tapestry fragments using arrows to scroll up and down.
6) Recreate symbols by selecting rotation buttons.
7) Select pairs of ghosts to find matching symbols.
This Collector's Edition version has 10 wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 1 Screensaver, 5 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements to earn, 13 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 13 re-playable Mini-Games, 12 Hidden Ravens, 12 Hidden Eye (Personal Items: Hunter, Car, Graduation Cap, Caricature, Supernatural Magazine, Rick's Photo, Shooting Trophy, Wedding Ring, Broken Phone, Cufflinks, Coffee Mug, Lighter) 26 Morphing Objects, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy...for 3 days!
I recommend this game!
Just beyond human sight lies an ancient city of magicians, giants, and dwarves. Now you must solve a murder mystery that threatens to destroy it.
Overall rating
3
/
5
17 of 19 found this review helpful
IT WON'T REMAIN A SECRET FOREVER
PostedMay 30, 2018
pennmom36
fromI think I need special glasses to tone down the blue and purple hues!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
There have been several murders in London, mysterious murders of mysterious beings! Few people are aware that London has a secret. In fact, London has a Secret City that humans can't see, and don't even know it exists! Within the magical barrier of the city, resides three different species, the Lakrians, who are four-armed, powerful Mages, the Youtuns, who are blue-skinned giants and the Dwarves who live underground. Each culture is pointing their finger at the other, as the soul-stealing culprit. Even though humans aren't aware of their existence, you are called upon to investigate this case with complete authority to enter all three domains. Too bad nobody will believe you if you solve the case!
When I first started playing this game, I was confused. I thought this was a new series title but it looked exactly like a Mystery Tales game, heavily laden with excessive blue hues! A few minutes later, I was handed a pair of magical Glasses that reveals the Secret City, isn't that what the Glasses do in Mystery Tales? In my opinion, if Mystery Tales games were sinking ratings-wise, why would you ruin a new series by including everything Mystery Tales games have? It even has Missing Note Pages and all the same collectible types of Mystery Tales, I just don't get it, cut the apron strings, the MT baby is all grown let it go!
The Hidden Object Scenes are clear and the images are recognizable, but because the items aren't really hidden, they tend to be less challenging to find. The scenes vary with Keywords in Sentences of a background story, Silhouetted Shape finds, Interactive List finds and several smaller Silhouetted Shape find Zoom Zones. One of the Zoom Zone HOP's required you to switch colored filter lenses, but the items stuck out like a sore thumb. There is an alternative Match 3 game available, but I never understood why they don't just allow you to skip an HOP like they do the Mini-Games?
The Mini Games are actually quite challenging for a change! Don't worry, you can choose to play them in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode. (just like MT) Below are brief descriptions on some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Drag sketches to align with the images shown.
2) Find 3 sections for each symbol shown on the Amulet.
3) Swap and rotate triangle shaped tiles to complete images.
4) Grab 2 tokens at a time, rotate and replace to correct slots
5) Select colored eyes to reveal tile images & swap correctly.
6) Arrange tokens to match the clue, rotating 1 affects others
7) Reassemble image using arrows on columns & rows.
8) Move Knights in L formation to cover the entire board.
9) Adjust the lens to restore the images.
10) Adjust the dial to locate footprints.
2) Find 3 sections for each symbol shown on the Amulet.
3) Swap and rotate triangle shaped tiles to complete images.
4) Grab 2 tokens at a time, rotate and replace to correct slots
5) Select colored eyes to reveal tile images & swap correctly.
6) Arrange tokens to match the clue, rotating 1 affects others
7) Reassemble image using arrows on columns & rows.
8) Move Knights in L formation to cover the entire board.
9) Adjust the lens to restore the images.
10) Adjust the dial to locate footprints.
The Collector's Edition version has 16 Wallpapers, 9 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 28 re-playable Movie Videos, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 19 re-playable Mini-Games, 15 Achievements to Earn, 15 Collectible Secret City Newspaper Stories, (allows you to read Newspaper Articles from the Secret City) 55 Hidden Crystals (that allows you to purchase 14 Evidence items, 15 Hidden Artifacts (allows you to visit the Room Of Mystical Cultures and read about the Artifacts used in the Secret City) Missing Notes to discover (why do I lose my notes in every series by Domini?) 6 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Visit some of the world's greatest cities as you play mosaic puzzles!
Overall rating
5
/
5
32 of 37 found this review helpful
I'M A FAN!...but it has 1 huge issue
PostedMay 30, 2018
pennmom36
fromPerhaps the penquins could swim in the Mystery Lands water?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I absolutely love the variety of Mosaics this dev offers, and I'm becoming a huge fan of this series. However, I wasn't able to play this game on my Windows 10 PC, and when I switched to my Mac, it worked, but a pop-up window warned that the game wasn't optimized for the newer versions and that the dev would need to update their software. I realize that this is a smaller developer, but Windows and Mac OS are only going to move forward, so this is an issue they're going to have to address sooner or later.
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 that 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.
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
*Traditional (multi-colored) which has 3 different colors to switch between to help you solve the puzzle. (there are also multi-colored Shape puzzles, my personal favorite, where shapes replace the numbers, if you scan over the shape, the traditional is displayed) In some of the puzzles, some sections may be locked, requiring you to complete a different color to unlock those sections.
*Traditional (multi-colored) which has 3 different colors to switch between to help you solve the puzzle. (there are also multi-colored Shape puzzles, my personal favorite, where shapes replace the numbers, if you scan over the shape, the traditional is displayed) 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.
*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
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) 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) n/a
by: T1 Games
I recommend this game!
Help the Viking Brothers defend their home as a mythological race threatens to change their world forever!
Overall rating
4
/
5
51 of 56 found this review helpful
NOW THIS IS A FUN TIME MANAGEMENT GAME!
PostedMay 30, 2018
pennmom36
fromMy dog is named after Loki, because he's all about chaos!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Haunted Domains
(48)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Viking Brothers have everything yesterday's TM game didn't. It's bright and colorful, the music isn't annoying, and the features and tasks are varied in every level. I don't have to click on buildings several times to get to the one I need and then click again to accept my selection, and I don't have to listen to a voice telling me I don't have enough workers or resources. I'm so glad they didn't offer this game as a Collector's Edition so I can buy it now without having to wait another month for the SE version!
This is a Strategy based, Resource collection TM game, and on most levels, if you don't apply the right tasks at the right times, you'll probably earn less than 3 stars. During the demo, I found myself having to replay a few of the levels to apply different strategies, otherwise, I was lucky to earn 1 star. You can play in a relaxed un-timed mode if you don't like fast-paced games, but if you're looking for a fast-paced, challenging game, you're going to love Viking Brothers.
Each level shows you the goals before you begin, and are also shown during the level to use as a reference, at the top right of the screen. There is a Star status Progress Bar located on the top right of the screen, to show you when you are about to lose a star. If you don't achieve at least one star, you will have to replay the level to progress. On the top of the screen, there is an inventory bar that shows your resources and the amount you currently have. If you scan over a task with your cursor, it will tell you the amount of each resource required to complete the task. If you click on a task that cannot be completed due to a lack of resources, it will tell you which resources and the amount you are lacking. On the bottom of the screen, there is a Bonus Progress Bar, that refills slowly. Some levels only offer one bonus, some levels offer two, so you can either choose the first Bonus or wait until the meter reaches the second bonus to apply it. There are bonuses that make the workers move super fast, Extra workers, extra resources or bonuses that freeze time briefly.
I love this series, I love the graphics, and I love the features and interesting characters such as Goblin and Trolls, even the god of mischief, Loki helps out the Viking Brothers. There are storm clouds to avoid, gold and stone to mine, bridges, and potholes to repair, food and wood to gather, and merchants to trade goods with. This is how a Time Management game should be, enjoy!
VIKING BROTHERS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Viking Brothers 1 SE (April 12-2013) 3.9
2-Viking Brothers 2 SE (March 22-2017) 3.6
3-Viking Brothers 3 CE (December 26-2017) 3.8
3-Viking Brothers 3 SE (January 17-2018) 4.4
4-Viking Brothers 4 SE (May 30-2018) n/a
2-Viking Brothers 2 SE (March 22-2017) 3.6
3-Viking Brothers 3 CE (December 26-2017) 3.8
3-Viking Brothers 3 SE (January 17-2018) 4.4
4-Viking Brothers 4 SE (May 30-2018) n/a
by: Alawar Stargaze
I recommend this game!
Say “Yes!” to the dress in this wedding-themed time management game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
CHUTZPAH
PostedMay 29, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Angela Napoli has her own Wiki profile page lol?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I like this game, but it isn't as good as the previous games in this series. I don't understand why this dev has felt the sudden urge to include a bunch of mindless mini-game features to their Time Management games either? They aren't really mini-games, and they definitely don't require any skill on the players part to complete them, not to mention the fact that this is a TM game, not a puzzle game!
This is actually the fourth installment of the Fabulous Angela's Time Management series, but only the third one made available from Felix. In the first episode, Sweet Revenge, Angela moved to the Big Apple to begin a career as a fashion designer. In Fashion Fever, Angela had to design the perfect dress to win the chance to take over for a legendary fashion mogul, Truly. In High School Reunion, Angela was organizing her High School reunion when she managed to get thrown in jail! Now Angela has the perfect opportunity to learn from New York's fashion guru, Sebastian, in Fabulous: Angela's Wedding Disaster.
The object of this Time Management game is to serve customers that come into the boutique as quickly as possible so they remain happy and patient. When customers arrive they will show you which product or dress they desire, you click on the correct item, then click on the correct customer, then click the register to complete the sale, if a customer tries on a dress, you will need to clean the dressing room as well.
Some items require multiple steps to combine the product, and eventually some products are located inside of display cases. You will earn up to three gold stars, each star earned gives you 50 coins that can be used in the shop (available after each level) You will earn extra points if you find and click on Carl the Mouse that pops up, and for multi-tasking or combinations.
There are 60 levels located in within different areas, 24 Bonus Levels and 6 Endless Levels 9 Wallpapers, and 18 Trophy Achievements available in this Collector's Edition version. You can purchase upgrades that will help serve more customers, help customers remain happy and patient, restock larger inventories, or make cleaning a breeze. If you complete the side quests that are given to you on some levels, you will earn Diamonds that can be used to play the bonus diamond levels.
Although I'm not a fan of a Collector's Edition and the price that goes along with it, on a TM game, it doesn't look like we get the Standard Edition version options because none of the Fabulous games have been offered so far by BF, so it's kind of a "take it or leave it scenario. This isn't one of the best Fabulous games offered, but I suppose if you wait for a sale, it would be worthy, enjoy!
FABULOUS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Angela's Fashion Fever (May 24-2016) 4.2
2-Angela's High School Reunion (May 30-2017) 4.3
3-Angela's Wedding Disaster (May 18-2018) 3.1
2-Angela's High School Reunion (May 30-2017) 4.3
3-Angela's Wedding Disaster (May 18-2018) 3.1
I recommend this game!
The great Archimedes’ latest invention has destroyed the beautiful town of Syracuse! Guide Archimedes and help rebuild the beautiful city!
Overall rating
1
/
5
72 of 84 found this review helpful
PAINSTAKENGLY BORING RESOURCE TM GAME
PostedMay 29, 2018
pennmom36
fromDreadful music!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Normally, I like TM games by this dev, but Archimedes is really a snooze-fest! The music was so loud when I first opened it up, that I couldn't get to the setting page quick enough. I turned the music way down, only to discover a horrible twangy banjo, slapstick tune between levels that was so irritating I finally had to turn the sound completely off, which is something I've never had to do in all my game-playing years!
The TM levels were bland with the same yellow-ish hues, it was an immediate turn-off with nothing colorful to look at. Level after level seemed to present nothing exciting, in fact, each level was repetitive, build 5 houses, chop down all trees, remove all rocks, repair all bridges. Earn a specific amount of gold (I'll get to that gripe soon) It seemed like I was doing the same thing over and over.
When you construct a building you must click on the plot, then choose Hut or Facility, then you have to click again on the pop-up or it won't be queued, which seemed like an unnecessary extra step. There aren't any food sources, either along the paths or via a farm etc. you have to build a Market and buy the food. The whole time you're playing the level, a woman is narrating, you need more "servants" not enough food, not enough gold, which just annoyed me after a while.
Several of the levels required me to build a specific number of Huts and Earn a specific amount of Gold. I was able to build the Huts one after the other, without wasting any time, then I had to sit there with nothing to do while I waited and waited for my huts to earn Gold, and because it took so long to earn the gold, I lost a Star! I replayed the level, built the huts quickly, then upgraded the huts to make more money faster, and I was STILL having to wait. Who wants to watch the huts make money with nothing to do?
As far as a Collector's Edition Version goes, you get a built-in Strategy Guide, 9 Wallpapers, and 20 Trophy Achievements, but I hardly think that's worth twice the price?
I recommend this game!
The Wild Hunt has begun and you may be its next prey!
Overall rating
3
/
5
31 of 42 found this review helpful
THE HUNT WILL PLUNGE THE WORLDS INTO PRIMORDIAL DARKNESS DEATH AND DESPAIR
PostedMay 29, 2018
pennmom36
fromPlay us a song your the Skald-man, play us a song tonight, for we're all in the mood for a wild hunt...
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Beyond the Invisible: Evening
(72)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
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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 stuid 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 this 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.
This 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.
A story of love, atonement, and hope as a young alchemist tries to undo a terrible mistake.
Overall rating
4
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5
53 of 58 found this review helpful
THE MATCH 3 GAME IS THE SAME BUT THEY'VE ADDED A FEW NEW FEATURES
PostedMay 28, 2018
pennmom36
fromIt worked perfectly fine on my Windows 10 despite the warning??
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The Match 3 game itself is identical to the first game in this series, Curse Of Darkness, but they have added a few new features as far as creating the "potions". When you have earned enough money, you can Create a Potion, and you will need to create 4 different potions to progress to the next level. Once you buy the potion recipe, a pop-up window will appear and you will search for the ingredients in the scene. Then you click on those ingredients in the order shown to create the potion. This is a simplistic step, and more of a time-waster than anything, for me personally.
A pop-up window will appear before the game starts warning you that you may have to play the game in Windowed Mode if you are playing on Windows 10, however, I didn't select the windowed option and I didn't have any issues whatsoever.
The only complaints I have with this game, are that the tile elements are so alike and "busy" that at times, that it gets difficult to tell them apart or see available matches. I'm also a little disappointed that you don't earn any bonuses or power-ups when you make large matches, it just says, "good job" or "terrific Match 5."
This is a swap type Match 3 game, where you swap elements to make Matches of at least 3 identical elements. You must make matches over all of the Gold Cells, and make the required amount of matches of each Element shown. Elements inside of bubbles, morph (I think they appear when you make large matches, but I'm not positive) you can wait until the desired element appears inside the bubble, and pop it to help set up matches.
There are the usual Obstructions of Chained or Double Chained Tiles that require one or two matches of whichever element is chained, or pesky spiders that will spin webs over the tiles if they aren't destroyed by a match under them. Some levels require you to collect various items by dropping them off of the board as you make matches under them.
There are Four different types of Power-ups available, and each one requires a Mana Meter refill after each use. The Hammer destroys a single element or chain, Bombs cover a 4 tile range (more as you progress) Lightning hits random tiles and the Crucible removes all of the same kind of tile element.
Although there aren't really any new features offered, it is a colorful, swap type Match 3 game (some of which look too similar) The levels progress nicely with slightly more challenge with each one. The power-ups are easily accessible, and the goals are obtainable. You can earn up to 3 Stars per level, which is a little more difficult than you'd think, to earn all three, enjoy!
THE ENTHRALLING REALMS SERIES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Curse of Darkness (August 30-2017) 4.3
2-An Alchemist's Tale (May 28-2018) n/a
by e-fun Soft
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Curse of Darkness (August 30-2017) 4.3
2-An Alchemist's Tale (May 28-2018) n/a
by e-fun Soft
I don't recommend this game.