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- Average Rating:3.7
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- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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Step into the shoes of Emily Patterson, follow the trail of the captor and thwart his evil plans.
Overall rating
4
/
5
36 of 44 found this review helpful
I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE!
PostedMay 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromFun game!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I love how they were able to mix fantasy with reality and include famous well-known characters in this newest release from Orchid Games, Modern Tales! Emily Patterson is her dad's right-hand man, her go-to guy (wait a minute, leading lady?) at the Science Exposition in Paris. She's helping dad, Brian Patterson, prepare his presentation for his latest invention, an Energy Emitter when havoc ensues. Her father has just become the latest victim of a kidnapping plot of leading scientists in the technology field. Emily is left on her own to investigate her father's kidnapping when all roads seem to lead to a powerful and influential member of society, Alexandre d' Albignac (a real person btw)
This is a pretty decent game! The graphics are fairly decent, and the storyline is fairly original. You'll recognize familiar names such as Alexander Grahm Bell and you'll even get to buy the very first Porsche made, and it's a really fast car lol. I was a bit confused when the demo ended with 40 minutes to spare because this is a very long game containing 7 decent sized chapters! Unless you purchase the game, you won't have access to ANY bonus content, you don't even get to see what the content is, so for that reason alone, I'm only giving the game 4 stars! In the Collector's Edition version, each scene has a hidden Atom that will unlock a secret of some sort.
The Hidden Object Scenes are a little on the scarce side with only two offered within the demo, but then again the demo is extremely short! The first HOP is an Interactive List find the second is a really well done Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape find. There are no alternative games offered.
The Mini Games are interesting, some of which are unique, but the directions could be better. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Place cards correctly to activate the interactions.
2) Connect cables to the sockets in the correct sequence.
2) Connect cables to the sockets in the correct sequence.
The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpaper Backgrounds, 8 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 8 Movie Video Cutscenes, 8 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 8 re-playable Mini Games, 24 Achievements to earn, 30 Hidden Atom Signs, 7 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter (Secrets of the Monastery) and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
by Orchid Games Orchid Games:
I recommend this game!
Unlock the secrets of the moor to save your niece from the banshee!
Overall rating
3
/
5
40 of 50 found this review helpful
IT DOES SEEM ENDLESS
PostedMay 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromRepeated HOP scenes...oh noo!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Another cursed island, another banshee, another plot involving a scorned, falsely accused maid? More symbols and runes than one can count, another stupid gadget Amulet that requires finding crystals for each and every ritual, which you just happen to come across all over the island? (with repetitive mini-game with even more symbols and runes) Do any of these developers even try to come up with something different? Can they at least consort with each other to make sure the same storyline is repeated within 2 days of each other? I'm sorry for being a negative Nelly, a Debbie Downer, a Melancholy Molly, a Horrible Harriet, a Bitter Betty, a Pouty Penny, a Moaning Myrtle...or a Screaming Banshee, but don't we deserve something different? Something fresh and exciting, the kind of game that has you glued to the chair? It's not because I'm bored with playing these games in general. If that were true, then why do I still enjoy dusting off some of my older games that I've played several times over the years?
Unfortunately, we have an Amulet Gadget to say "boo" and scare away the Cursed Objects. (and somebody has a vivid imagination when it comes to these cursed objects) In the Collector's Edition version, there are Morphing Objects that aren't difficult to spot, but certainly more hidden than the collectible Pumpkin/Gourds are. These cursed Jack-O-Lanterns are large and gaudy and stick out like a sore thumb! In the collectibles section, you can read the descriptions of each of the pumpkins.
The Hidden Object Scenes are fairly basic and have no alternate puzzles available. There are Interactive List finds, Multiple Item finds and Progressive Interactive HO's available.
The Mini Games are so simplistic that their directions usually consist of one sentence. They aren't very creative, and the Amulet mini-games of finding rune symbols is annoying. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Decorate the cake according to the recipe.
2) Select the rune that isn't displayed on the left.
3) Use cipher to translate and select correct symbols to type.
4) Repeat the sequence of symbols.
5) Find the dice in a game of "cups"
6) Choose correct items pertaining to the story on the gate.
7) Move the Horse in an L shape to cover entire chess board.
8) Use rotation arrows to swap triangle-shaped puzzle pieces.
9) Set the compass coordinates on the map.
2) Select the rune that isn't displayed on the left.
3) Use cipher to translate and select correct symbols to type.
4) Repeat the sequence of symbols.
5) Find the dice in a game of "cups"
6) Choose correct items pertaining to the story on the gate.
7) Move the Horse in an L shape to cover entire chess board.
8) Use rotation arrows to swap triangle-shaped puzzle pieces.
9) Set the compass coordinates on the map.
The Collector's Edition version has 17 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 12 Music Soundtracks, replayable Movie Videos, 10 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 29 re-playable Mini Games, 10 Skill-based and 21 Story-based Achievements to earn, 10 Morphing Objects, 12 Collectible Pumpkin/Gourds (with descriptions) 3 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.
ENDLESS FABLES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Minotaur's Curse (March 12-2016) 4.2
2-Frozen Path (April 15-2017) 3.9
3-Dark Moor (April 14-2018) 3.7
2-Frozen Path (April 15-2017) 3.9
3-Dark Moor (April 14-2018) 3.7
by: Sunward Games
I don't recommend this game.
Travel Mosaics is the perfect relaxing challenge for the intrepid armchair traveler!
Overall rating
5
/
5
44 of 50 found this review helpful
YES THE DEVS READ OUR REVIEWS BECAUSE THIS ONE FIXED THE BROKEN!
PostedMay 13, 2018
pennmom36
from"A Mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take" Cardinal Mermillod
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
First of all, I'd like to mention the fact that on the first Travel Mosaics game, this dev visited us on the now abolished BF forums. They said they would address the issue of the hard to see numbers that blended into the background, AND THEY DID! Too bad the forums don't exist anymore, because it gave us a way to communicate with the devs who cared enough to talk with us, so if your listening...Thank you for a wonderful game, thank you for fixing the issue!
The filled in squares are colorful and look like 3D bubbles. You can play in an Easy mode which crosses off one by one or Difficult mode which only crosses off squares when the entire row or column has been completed. I wasn't crazy about the music, I'm still not crazy about the overbearing music, but I just turned down the volume.
As you fill in tiles, you will earn coins, or Power-up recharges. Power-ups can be upgraded, and you can also buy Souvenirs. There are Power-ups such as Hammer, Sun, Lightning and even a Bomb, they start out with very little coverage area which increases with each upgrade.
Each Location has 6 main levels, 1 bonus level, and 1 additional puzzle. You must earn at least 3 Stars on each main level to open the bonus level, and you must earn 3 stars on the Bonus Level to open the additional puzzle. You have to earn at least 1 Star in each of the main levels to unlock the next location.
There is a Book icon that gives a brief description of the locations, which comes in handy if you make too many mistakes because you will be asked some questions about the locations as a chance to earn another chance to play.
TRAVEL MOSAICS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Travel Mosaics 1: A Paris Tour (February 19-2018) 3.6
2-Travel Mosaics 2: Roman Holiday (May 13-2018) n/a
2-Travel Mosaics 2: Roman Holiday (May 13-2018) n/a
I recommend this game!
Can you find your husband and escape an otherworldly foe?
Overall rating
5
/
5
182 of 222 found this review helpful
THE ROADS OF THE DEAD ARE OPEN TO THOSE WHO SEEK THEM
PostedMay 12, 2018
pennmom36
fromBECAUSE YOU ARE LISTENING MHG, I AM PLAYING! (and buying of course)
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
After years of searching, Carlos has finally found what he was looking for, and it was right here in Hackamore Bluff this whole time! Now Carlos is missing, so you hop on the first bus to Hackamore Bluff, but you are definitely not welcome here! The townsfolk of Hackamore certainly have skeleton's in their closets, but it's time to call their Bluff All roads seem to lead to the good town doctor, Emily Lynch... but these roads also lead to the dead!
Unfortunately, we have a Talisman Gadget, however, it really isn't used that often (2-3 times in the demo) There is a mini-game associated with it where you memorize and then repeat the sequence of skulls lighting up on a grid after they fade, which adds more cells each time. I love that MHG is finally adding Morphing Objects to each scene, and I really love that they changed the CE Spirals to hidden Skulls! The skulls still have Spirals on their foreheads, but they are very well blended into the scenery...THANK YOU, MHG for listening to your fans!!!
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly Listed Item finds, but the scenes are clear and most objects are fairly well hidden. There are some multi-layered HOP's, Silhouetted Shape finds, Multiple Item finds and finding and Replacing items in a story. In this Collector's Edition version, each HOP has a Morphing Object to find, and I will admit that some were a little tricky to spot!
The Mini-Games are in abundance Puzzle-Lovers! (don't worry, there's also plenty of HOP's) Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during and after the demo:
1) Click rapidly to fill the meter.
2) Light buttons shown on the clue, 1 affects others.
3) Move tokens to the slots with matching symbols.
4) Talisman: memorize and repeat sequence after they fade.
5) Select when the balls land in the crosshairs.
6) Select the books according to the clue.
7) Swap books according to the clue.
8) Arrange books to create a complete image on their spines.
9) Slide layers of tiles to create the image.
10) Connect the pairs of yellow symbols.
11) Select squares to enter the correct symbols shown.
12) Swap tiles to assemble the picture.
13) Find and replace items in each scene.
14) Click tiles until a path is completed from end to end.
15) Arrange similar urns on shelves to match clues shown.
16) Slide tiles to form the image.
17) Slide tokens to red dots using bumper tiles as a guide.
18) Connect breakers with the correct number of connections.
2) Light buttons shown on the clue, 1 affects others.
3) Move tokens to the slots with matching symbols.
4) Talisman: memorize and repeat sequence after they fade.
5) Select when the balls land in the crosshairs.
6) Select the books according to the clue.
7) Swap books according to the clue.
8) Arrange books to create a complete image on their spines.
9) Slide layers of tiles to create the image.
10) Connect the pairs of yellow symbols.
11) Select squares to enter the correct symbols shown.
12) Swap tiles to assemble the picture.
13) Find and replace items in each scene.
14) Click tiles until a path is completed from end to end.
15) Arrange similar urns on shelves to match clues shown.
16) Slide tiles to form the image.
17) Slide tokens to red dots using bumper tiles as a guide.
18) Connect breakers with the correct number of connections.
This Collector's Edition version has 4 Wallpapers, 3 Concept Art pictures (before/after slider) 10 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements to earn (most with Gold, Silver, Bronze categories) 14 Character Gallery pictures, 21 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes (allows you to search for Morps you may have missed as well) 21 HOP Morphing Objects, 29 Scene Morphing Objects, (YEAH! MHG thanks for adding this feature!) 29 Hidden Skulls with Spirals (YEAH! MHG thanks for the change & the Challenge!) 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy your walk amongst the dead!
RITE OF PASSAGE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Perfect Show (June 7-12) 4.5
2-Child of the Forest (May 16-13) 4.7
3-Hide and Seek (June 12-14) 4.6
4-The Lost Tides (May 2-15) 3.7
5-Heart of the Storm (January 16-16) 4.0
6-Deck of Fates (October 27-16) 4.0
7-The Sword and the Fury (September 16-17) 3.8
8-Hackamore Bluff (May 12-2018) n/a
2-Child of the Forest (May 16-13) 4.7
3-Hide and Seek (June 12-14) 4.6
4-The Lost Tides (May 2-15) 3.7
5-Heart of the Storm (January 16-16) 4.0
6-Deck of Fates (October 27-16) 4.0
7-The Sword and the Fury (September 16-17) 3.8
8-Hackamore Bluff (May 12-2018) n/a
by: Mad Head Games
I recommend this game!
Delve into the Morante family’s past to stop a murderer!
Overall rating
2
/
5
38 of 52 found this review helpful
THE DEAD HAVE RISEN TO PUNISH THE LIVING
PostedMay 11, 2018
pennmom36
fromI'm a detective for Scotland Yard and I'm going to roofie the family members with truth serum?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel Collector`s Edition
(134)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Another dream shattered another similar plot that doesn't thicken and is totally predictable. It's hard to tell whether you're playing Grim Facade or DT (censored) game because they look identical, the structures are the same, the characters are the same, the music is the same, the features are the same, the tasks are the same. There are 6 chapters available so that's a lot of time to spend doing the same thing! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
Rumor has it that the Morante family sold their souls for their wealth and power, and have been paying the price ever since! Don Raimondo Morante died last night, and his wife, Dora is convinced that his first wife is responsible, but Selena has been dead for over five years! Is this the work of an ancient curse collecting their dues for breaking an agreement, or do the Morante women have a curse up their sleeves?
The graphics are some of the best I've seen in a Grim Facade game, (still the same, but better than previous versions) which seems to have opted for more CG graphics over the muted yellowish hand-drawn graphics of prior games. This is a very puzzle heavy game, which is my personal preference, but sure to disappoint many die-hard HOP fans. There's just something about this game that doesn't float my Queen Victoria yacht, perhaps the meaningless tasks, the repetitiveness, or the slow-moving plot? There are also Conversation Choices, but this feature rarely excites me nowadays, however, if it made a difference in the outcome of the story, that would be a whole different ballgame!
The Collector's Edition version offers 27 Morphing G to F Letters and Collectible Coin Yacht Tokens that allow you to purchase upgrades or repairs to your new-found yacht, Queen Victoria. These coins, however, are different than the regular gold coins you collect throughout the game that are used to purchase items from the boatman, and really these coins aren't collected, they're looted! All Grim Facade games have this feature, and none of the coins are earned honestly, the detective simply pockets any loose change he finds in peoples houses, but since they're rich and cursed as well, I suppose it's all good.
The Hidden Object Scenes are rather scarce, mostly Multiples or Fragment finds, but I did rather enjoy finding words with No, Not or any word ending with n't on several documents, such as don't, won't, wasn't etc. I must also admit that I loved the creativity of the HOP where you had to switch between 3 gravestones to find missing plates and miscellaneous items as well as solve small puzzles. There is no alternative type puzzle offered, and some of the scenes are repeated.
The Mini Games are in abundance, several of which are 2-3 part games, and some are available in a Casual or Hard mode Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
!) Guess the sequence of code given.
2) Place bell fragments into highlighted spaces.
3) Arrange symbols on beam according to clue.
4) Ring bells correctly by selecting bells with partial symbols.
5) Lead boat through the maze avoiding obstacles.
6) Create a path for all 3 waterways by adjusting grooves.
7) Select matching pairs of water lilies that are shown.
8) Use small tokens to toggle gates to clear a path.
9) Drag puzzle strips to complete image.
10) Swap puzzle sections to complete image.
11) Rotate puzzle pieces to complete image.
12) Connect thread to connectors maintaining center intersect
13) Select claws to open, 1 affects others.
14) Remove the bars by choosing non-connected bars.
2) Place bell fragments into highlighted spaces.
3) Arrange symbols on beam according to clue.
4) Ring bells correctly by selecting bells with partial symbols.
5) Lead boat through the maze avoiding obstacles.
6) Create a path for all 3 waterways by adjusting grooves.
7) Select matching pairs of water lilies that are shown.
8) Use small tokens to toggle gates to clear a path.
9) Drag puzzle strips to complete image.
10) Swap puzzle sections to complete image.
11) Rotate puzzle pieces to complete image.
12) Connect thread to connectors maintaining center intersect
13) Select claws to open, 1 affects others.
14) Remove the bars by choosing non-connected bars.
The Collector's Edition version has 12 Wallpapers, 14 Concept Art pictures, 5 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks (I'm still curious to know if anyone downloads these music soundtracks?) 20 Movie Video Cutscenes, 14 re-playable Mini-Games, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Achievements to earn, 27 Morphing G to F Letters (would have been cooler if they were morphing letters that spelled Grim Facade: Broken Sacrament!) 27 Collectible Coin Yacht Tokens that allow you to purchase repairs for your Yacht, Queen Victoria (which supposedly was a yacht you found drifting at sea?) 6 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide.
GRIM FACADE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Mystery of Venice (June 24-2011) 4.2
2-Sinister Obsession (July 5-2012) 4.1
3-Cost of Jealousy (February 28-2013) 4.0
4-A Wealth of Betrayal (April 24-2014) 3.2
5-The Artist and the Pretender (September 18-2014) 3.6
6-Hidden Sins (June 18-2015) 4.2
7-Monster in Disguise (May 19-2016) 4.0
8-The Red Cat (October 22-2016) 3.8
9-A Deadly Dowry (September 23-2017) 3.2
10-The Message (December 28-2017) 3.4
11-Broken Sacrament (April 12-2018) 3.9
2-Sinister Obsession (July 5-2012) 4.1
3-Cost of Jealousy (February 28-2013) 4.0
4-A Wealth of Betrayal (April 24-2014) 3.2
5-The Artist and the Pretender (September 18-2014) 3.6
6-Hidden Sins (June 18-2015) 4.2
7-Monster in Disguise (May 19-2016) 4.0
8-The Red Cat (October 22-2016) 3.8
9-A Deadly Dowry (September 23-2017) 3.2
10-The Message (December 28-2017) 3.4
11-Broken Sacrament (April 12-2018) 3.9
by: Amax Interactive
I don't recommend this game.
Find a way to save your brother and the kingdom from the dwellers of the Tangled Forest!
Overall rating
4
/
5
28 of 32 found this review helpful
I FORGOT WHAT'S IN THE WELL
PostedMay 10, 2018
pennmom36
fromSPOILER ALERT: (___________!) now ya know but let's just keep this between you and I
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
King Raphael has been gone for three years battling Sylvanheir and the Elven warriors he possessed. The dwellers of the Tangled forest are nearly impossible to defeat, and the letters your brother, the King of Pheonix, has been sending home, have indicated a drastic change in his demeanor. Recurring dreams of impending doom may very well be harbingers of something wicked this way comes, and your premonitions are rarely wrong! The Tangled Ones have breached the Kingdoms parameters and the King and his army have not yet arrived. Can a mere Alchemist defend the kingdom until reinforcements arrive, or will the reinforcements be just another force to reckon with?
I've never been a fan of the "Recipe" type gadget that is offered in Lost Grimoires series, mostly because of the repetitiveness of Mini-Games that go along with it. In this case, it's a Chain type M3 with limited moves, which is my least favorite type of Match 3 game. If you enjoy the Recipe and Match 3 games, this will be right up your alley, because this game is much better than the last one offered. This could have been a 5-star game if the "Tangled Ones" weren't walking trees, and the Mini-Games were a tad bit more complex. The lip sync movements don't match what the characters are saying and I'd much rather have no lip sync than poorly synced voices. Speaking of voices, we have yet another child character whose voice is clearly that of an adult trying to sound like a child, another feature I could do without. (aren't there any child voice actors?) Overall, I do like this game, especially given the fact that it's an SE
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly Interactive List finds, but there is also Narrative Keyword finds, Multiples, Pictured item finds and simple Listed items with no interactions. Most items can be found without looking at the list, and the scenes tend to be blurry in an attempt to hide the objects. The only one I found to be creative was the Keyword Narrative HOP, which I really enjoyed and wish they had chosen that style throughout the game over the Interactive list finds.
The Mini Games aren't very complex and most are just repetitions of the Match 3 games required to make Alchemy recipes. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Connect 3 or more required elements within limited moves.
2) Move guard tiles to push the enemy tiles to the top red slots
3) Repeat Match 3 game to make another recipe.
4) Shot at objects to capture the Tangled ones.
5) Select lock pins in the correct order to open the lock
6) Select and drag curved axis rods to remove.
7) Use directional arrows to guide your horse from obstacles.
8) Shoot the harpoon when target turns green.
9) Another Match 3 recipe repeat.
10) Slide tiles to the correct slots to create a landscape picture
2) Move guard tiles to push the enemy tiles to the top red slots
3) Repeat Match 3 game to make another recipe.
4) Shot at objects to capture the Tangled ones.
5) Select lock pins in the correct order to open the lock
6) Select and drag curved axis rods to remove.
7) Use directional arrows to guide your horse from obstacles.
8) Shoot the harpoon when target turns green.
9) Another Match 3 recipe repeat.
10) Slide tiles to the correct slots to create a landscape picture
LOST GRIMOIRES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Version***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Version***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Stolen Kingdom SE (March 6-2017) 4.4
2-Shard of Mystery CE (February 20-2018) 3.5
Shard of Mystery SE (March 14-2018) 3.0
3-The Forgotten Well SE (May 9-2019)
2-Shard of Mystery CE (February 20-2018) 3.5
Shard of Mystery SE (March 14-2018) 3.0
3-The Forgotten Well SE (May 9-2019)
by: World Loom/Artefix Mundi
I recommend this game!
Dream Vacation Solitaire
Play your way around the world, visit five different vacation destinations and more than 30 variations of this classic game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
DREAM VACATION SOLITAIRE
PostedMay 10, 2018
pennmom36
fromWhy aren't these kind of solitaire games offered nowadays?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Ancient Tripeaks II
(4)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I have discovered a few really good solitaire game by casually swimming around the pond! I'm so tired of the same Higher/Lower solitaire games in the Golf type, where you win just by removing the gold cards even though several cards remain on the board! This game has a really good variety of the most popular types of solitaire, with Achievements to earn, beautiful "dream vacation" pictures and pleasant music.
You can choose from 3 different card backgrounds and fonts (there may be more unlocked as you progress) and you can choose to play with or without Bonuses. Each type of solitaire has an instruction pull-up tab, or you can opt for a quick play by play pictorial. There is a Hint button and an Undo button in case you make a move you didn't mean to make or have a better strategy lined up.
In Vacation Mode, you play several hands of a randomly chosen variety of Solitaire, each one different than the last, and you will play the hands in different areas such as Barbados. You will earn Gold, Silver or Bronze Stars for each completed hand, and you can choose to play with or without Bonuses or switch between hands if you'd like. There is a Move Indicator, a Hint feature, and an Undo Feature on the top of the screen for each hand.
The Bonuses fill up as you earn points for placing cards. moving a column, or placing/completing an ascending or descending column. The bonuses can Reveal a Closed Card, Swap a card with one in the Stockpile, Take away a Stockpile card, Take away 2 nearby cards in the Stockpile, or Take away a column of cards in the Stockpile.
There are 25 available Solitaire types, and 5 Mystery Bonus types to unlock as you progress. Here's a list of the Solitaire games available in Dream Vacation Solitaire:
KLONDIKE 1, KLONDIKE 3, BLIND ALLEY, STEPS, AUSTRALIAN, BACKBONE, EIGHT OFF, OLD CLOCK, CRUEL, PYRAMID, PLAIT, SEA TOWERS, SPIDER EASY, FREECELL, PENGUIN, GRANDFATHER, GOLF, SPIKE, SPIDER TARANTULA, SPIDER BLACK, SCORPION, YIN-YANG, BIG FORTY, YUKON, EAST HAVEN (as well as 5 Mystery types to unlock)
I recommend this game!
Can you and your trusted companion escape with your lives?
Overall rating
5
/
5
200 of 227 found this review helpful
LOOKS LIKE I'M THE ODD MAN OUT HERE BUT I LOVED THIS GAME!
PostedMay 10, 2018
pennmom36
fromDoes the female characters voice sound familiar? It's Lani Minella who has done over 365 voices in a 3 1/2 octave range for Video Games, TV, Radio & Film!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
League of Light: Wicked Harvest Collector's Edition
(99)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Would you like to play a game? Too bad detective, this is a game you have no choice to play if you want to get out alive! One minute you're preparing for a case, the next, you're trying to find a way to escape a labyrinth of locked doors, secret passages, hidden doorways, and clues. Someones watching you, but they have no intentions of helping you solve this riddle because it's their sick, twisted little game! This is their game of death, and they merely want to watch you lose everything for their own amusement, good luck, it's your move!
Yes, we have a helper, no you can't opt to leave him behind, and yes he is that creepy little scarecrow with glowing eyes and a huge straw hat and overalls. He's no "Elf" but he isn't used that much so I'm okay with it. (Tom was an option in the last game) I seem to be the only one who liked this game so far, but in my opinion, the story is intriguing and I want to continue playing to learn where the story is heading, so the devs have done their job well. I enjoyed the creative riddle clues, not only within the HOP's and Mini-Games but to an extent, some of the task clues were shown as subtle riddles too. I have always loved searching for the Hidden Owls in League Of Light CE games, and although this game still includes the owls, there is only one per scene and the other games offered two owls per scene, so what's up with that? (another case of Less Is NOT More!)
The Hidden Object Scenes were decent. As you probably know, I'm not a fan of HOP's lately because the items are no longer hidden they just lay out in the open in a huge pile of junk, but these weren't bad. The one I found the most entertaining was finding objects on a bas-relief that matched the description of some very creative riddles! There are no alternate games available, which personally I'd love the option of playing an extra bonus mini-game or jigsaw puzzle instead of a HOP. I'd also like to see the option of playing a HOP instead of the mini-games, that way fans of both genres would be happy.
The Mini-Games are good, and some of them are also "Riddle" based which I thought was super cool! Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Press down all triangles, pressing 1 may affect others.
2) Rotate boards to recreate the correct image.
3) Turn the triangle eyes correctly according to the riddle given.
4) Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles along the path.
2) Rotate boards to recreate the correct image.
3) Turn the triangle eyes correctly according to the riddle given.
4) Use directional arrows to avoid obstacles along the path.
This Collector's Edition version has 22 Wallpapers, 30 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, 9 Achievements with 3 categories each (including the LOL famous achievement of answering questions about the game), 6 Collectible Character Figurines, a Fresco Puzzle to assemble, 24 Hidden Owls, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy the game, it's to die for!
LEAGUE OF LIGHT GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Dark Omens (July 20-2013) 4.5
2-Wicked Harvest (October 9-2014) 4.6
3-Silent Mountain (September 10-2015) 4.4
4-The Gatherer (July 14-2016) 3.9
5-Edge Of Justice (June 8-2017) 3.8
6-The Game (May 10-2018) n/a
2-Wicked Harvest (October 9-2014) 4.6
3-Silent Mountain (September 10-2015) 4.4
4-The Gatherer (July 14-2016) 3.9
5-Edge Of Justice (June 8-2017) 3.8
6-The Game (May 10-2018) n/a
by: Mariaglorum Games
I recommend this game!
Test your vet skills in our newest time management game, Dr. Cares: Amy’s Pet Clinic!
Overall rating
4
/
5
30 of 33 found this review helpful
I'M NOT CRAZY ABOUT THE MINI-GAMES BUT IT'S A CUTE TIME MANAGEMENT GAME
PostedMay 9, 2018
pennmom36
fromShould everyone be leaving their pets unattended on the tables?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Delicious: Emily's Hopes and Fears Collector's Edition
(49)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a cute Time Management game but it's very similar to the first Dr. Cares game, or any other TM game by this dev. I don't see why they keep adding so many simplistic Mini-Games, which don't involve any real skill and take away from the TM memento in my opinion.
The goal of the game is to serve customers as quickly as possible. Some customers just want to buy a product, others require Veterinary services, as shown in the form of a picture inside a thought bubble, above each customer that enters the shop. Some of those items just require a single click, such as dog food, or treats, other items may require multiple tasks such as clicking on a certain amount of dog bones. Many of the tasks require a small and very simple mini-game, such as attaching color-coded cables, clicking a button rapidly until the pointer reaches the green zone, or holding the mouse until the entire circle fills up, which I don't think have any skills involved.
The faster you are, the better, because customers quickly become less patient. You can use Newton the bird to entertain the pets and people as well, once you have purchased his stand in the upgrades shop. Multi-tasking will earn you extra money, and clicking on good 'ole Carl the Mouse on each level will earn you 100 extra points.
You can purchase upgrades with the cash you earn, in the shop. Items such as new Counters and Vet Tables will make things go faster and keep customers patient, other items can help you earn a higher score increase the customers mood, make clean-up easier or restock supplies faster. You can earn up to 3 stars per level, and any level can be replayed to try for a better score. Diamond levels are optional challenge levels available, that can also be earned by converting coins.
Normally, I would suggest waiting for the Standard Edition to be released, but lately, the TM games haven't been offered in any other version, not even the first game in this series released a Standard Edition version. It is a cute game with 19 Trophies to earn and Challenge levels available, and of course, Emily and Paige make an appearance or two :)
DR. CARES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Dr. Cares: Pet Rescue 911 (July 11-2017) 3.5
2-Dr. Cares: Amy's Pet Clinic (May 8-2018) n/a
2-Dr. Cares: Amy's Pet Clinic (May 8-2018) n/a
I recommend this game!
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world while you play through over 100 levels of colorful mosaic puzzle fun.
Overall rating
3
/
5
23 of 25 found this review helpful
IS LESS MORE?
PostedMay 9, 2018
pennmom36
fromIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's...I don't really know what it is, it doesn't say!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
It hasn't been long since World's Greatest Places Mosaics released the last Griddler puzzle in this series. In the last game there were 3 different types offered and in this fourth game, there are only two different styles offered. That is one of the reason's I fell in love with this series, because they have several Mosaic types offered in each game, and they are creative types at that, so Less is Not More! Did they finally run out of new ideas?
My favorite type is the Shapes Mosaics because, for me, it adds just a little bit more of a challenge and fun, so at least that was one of the versions that remained. Who knows, maybe the other types weren't well received by fans of this genre? It is a tad bit difficult to see the numbers on some of the puzzles because of the background, but I didn't have a whole lot of issues in that department. I also thought the boards could be a little bigger because they jump between sizes from puzzle to puzzle, and some are quite small, and I also wish (like one reviewer mentioned) the pictures were labled so you had comformation of what the picture actually was!
Once again, you can choose the difficulty of the puzzles from several options. Casual mode has no timer, numbers are crossed off one by one and the hint timer recharges quickly. Normal mode has a timer with plenty of time, numbers are still crossed off one by one, and the hint recharges slowly. Expert mode gives you limited time to complete each level, numbers are crossed off only when an entire row has been completed, and the hint recharges very slowly. However, there's also a Custom mode setting that allows you to choose whether or not you want a timer, how long the hint takes to recharge from 30-120 seconds, how many mistakes you are allowed from 1-5, whether you want the numbers crossed off one by one or when an entire row is completed, and whether you want a time bonus.
In this version of World's Greatest Places Mosaics 4, there are only 2 variants offered, Traditional Multi-colored Mosaics, and Shapes, where you are challenged to not only switch between colors but between colors and shapes. The numbers located on each column and row will indicate the shape, for instance, there might be a number 5 that has a circle around the number, indicating that you must switch to the circle shape button, or it may have a square or a hexagon shape around the number.
World's Greatest Places Mosaics, always gives you some interesting facts and pictures about interesting places around the world. I really like how they are able to add new twists to an age-old standard, but only offering 2 variants of Griddlers seem like they are offering less, not more!
World's Greatest Places Mosaics, always gives you some interesting facts and pictures about interesting places around the world. I really like how they are able to add new twists to an age-old standard, but only offering 2 variants of Griddlers seem like they are offering less, not more!
WORLD'S GREATEST PLACES MOSAICS SERIES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 1 (March 16-2016) 2.8
2-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 2 (September 6-2017) 4.8
3-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 3 (April 26-2018) 3.4
4-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 4 (May 9-2018) n/a
2-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 2 (September 6-2017) 4.8
3-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 3 (April 26-2018) 3.4
4-World's Greatest Places Mosaics 4 (May 9-2018) n/a
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
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
WORLD'S GREATEST CITIES/PLACES MAHJONG SERIES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-World's Greatest Cities Mahjong (January 12-2012) 4.3
1-World's Greatest Places Mahjong (January 17-2012) 4.2
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-World's Greatest Cities Mahjong (January 12-2012) 4.3
1-World's Greatest Places Mahjong (January 17-2012) 4.2