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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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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
40 of 52 found this review helpful
I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST PORSCHE!
PostedApril 18, 2018
pennmom36
fromBF will be closing the forums soon, visit the forums while you still can :( and share your opinions about this.
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
/
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 this 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.
This 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: Warsaw Poland founded 2008
Orchid Games:
Modern Tales: Age of Invention, Heartwild Solitaire: Dreams, Heartwild Solitaire: Book One & Two Royal Trouble, Royal Trouble: Honeymoon Havoc, Graven: The Purple Moon Prophecy, Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch.
Modern Tales: Age of Invention, Heartwild Solitaire: Dreams, Heartwild Solitaire: Book One & Two Royal Trouble, Royal Trouble: Honeymoon Havoc, Graven: The Purple Moon Prophecy, Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch.
I recommend this game!
Save mankind from the Zombie apocalypse! Play your cards right and prevail in numerous adventures to thwart the zombie epidemic!
Overall rating
5
/
5
62 of 73 found this review helpful
THEY'RE TRYING TO EAT MY BWAINS!!!!!!
PostedApril 18, 2018
pennmom36
fromBF will be closing the forums soon, visit the forums while you still can :( and share your opinions about this.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Zombie Solitaire
(49)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
In the first Zombie Solitaire, the infamous Tofu Burger had created a Zombie Virus known as Z1. After surviving all the zombie attacks, you finally made your way to a remote island, seemingly unaffected. As luck would have it, someone snuck in a Tofu Burger, forcing you to flee the island to make your way through thousands of hungry zombies. Rumors were circulating amongst the survivor's, that citizens were being rescued if you could just make it to the safety of the helicopter landing site, a mere 100 levels away. But this is a Zombie Apocalypse, and of course, the helicopter crashed, leaving you completely vulnerable to all those bwain lovin' zombies! Chapter 3 opens and you are recovering in a hospital, dazed and confused.....but not yet a bwain eating Zombie, so the saga continues!
Zombie Solitaire is a Higher/Lower type Solitaire game where you try to make large chains of cards either one higher or one lower than the last card. You will earn coins for each card played, as the coins "fall out" of them and bounce below. I love this feature, however, you can opt out of the bouncy coins within the option settings. Large chains will fill the Combo Meter to earn more points. There is a Star Meter on the top left, that shows how many cards need to be removed for each of the 3 available Stars, and for every level you complete with 3 Stars earned, you will be awarded an extra Undo. There is even an icon that tells you how many deck cards remain, a must-have feature!
You can use the coins earned to purchase Bonus Cards in the Shop, Number specific cards, and Wildcard Jokers. There are only 3 slots available at any given time for either the Zombie Slap which removes 1 card, the Zombie killer which shoots 2 cards off the board, the Zombie Blaster which removes an entire row of cards, or the Joker Wildcard which is especially helpful when on a large combo streak. You can earn Sticker Achievements as you progress and once you collect all of the Stickers in a category, you'll be rewarded with extra coins.
There are obstacle cards that require you to first uncover the tool card to unblock them. The Bird Deterrent card releases pesky Infected Bird cards, the Machete Card chops through the Jungle Cards, and the Bolt Cutter cards will remove Chained Cards. You can replay any level if you aren't satisfied with the score you received.
One of my favorite features in this game was Making Choices along the way. You will come across different choice options, which can sideline your own goals, such as choosing whether or not to help another human in need. You can continue your journey of survival without helping someone, or opt to do the right thing which doesn't necessarily have a favorable outcome, you may have to give up all your coins, all of your wildcards or even both! After a few levels, you can play Mini Games and Hidden Object/Fragment Scenes. The Match 3 game is available in Casual or Normal limited moves mode, but in the casual mode, you can only win 1 star vs. up to 3 in normal mode. The goal is to give the Zombies shown, the type of candy they desire by making matches of those specified candies. I found the Match 3 games to be somewhat difficult to earn all 3 stars in Normal mode, but you can replay the Match 3 levels as often as necessary until you earn 3 stars. They have added a new Match 3 version where Zombies move towards you from right to left with the desired candy choices shown beneath them. You have to click on the candy combinations they desire in sequence, and then choose the correct Zombie to give the candy to, but if they reach the line before they get their candy, you're a goner!
ZOMBIE SOLITAIRE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Zombie Solitaire (October 2-2013) 4.1
2-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 1 (April 3-2017) 3.9
3-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 2 (October 16-2017) 4.8
4-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 3 (April 18-2018) n/a
2-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 1 (April 3-2017) 3.9
3-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 2 (October 16-2017) 4.8
4-Zombie Solitaire 2: Chapter 3 (April 18-2018) n/a
by Rokapublish: Gernsheim, Germany founded in 2007
(While originally focussing on licensing casual games only, our creative team of developers soon began producing their own games for various genres. Our early efforts were rewarded with a nomination for the German Developer Award in the category "Best Strategy Game".)
(While originally focussing on licensing casual games only, our creative team of developers soon began producing their own games for various genres. Our early efforts were rewarded with a nomination for the German Developer Award in the category "Best Strategy Game".)
Rokapublish games: Zombie Solitaire, Tank Operations, Harvest Life, In Vitra, Fantasy Quest Solitaire, World's of Magic, 5 Star Hawaii Resort, Rio Resort, 3D Arcade Fishing, 3D Mini Golf.
I recommend this game!
Dig the Ground is a unique puzzler that has you matching gems and using all sorts of tools to clear the ground tiles beneath you to uncover treasures!
Overall rating
5
/
5
56 of 65 found this review helpful
IT GIVES MAKING MATCHES A PURPOSE
PostedApril 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromI'm "digging" this game!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I'm not a huge fan of Chain type Match 3 games, but it kinda works for this game. It could be a bit more challenging because it's fairly easy to make large chains but on the other hand, I suppose it makes for a more relaxing game. The goal is to reach the buried Treasure Chest by making chains of elements to dig through the ground.
The longer the chain, the bigger the explosion! You can make small chains of elements containing at least 2 identical elements which will destroy the ground tile if matched adjacent to it. Matches of 5 or more create an explosion starting with a small bomb, the larger the chain is, the larger the explosion is, all the way up to a nuclear bomb! The radius of the explosion is shown before you release the chain so you'll know exactly what will be affected by the subsequent explosion. Chains can be made vertically, horizontally, diagonally or any combination within.
You start the game at the top of the board and work your way down, but some levels go from left to right, or take sharp turns, starting in one direction and then up, right, left etc. You must break all of the ground tiles above the line, as you do, the line moves and more of the board is exposed. Before the start of each level, the entire board is shown as a reference, but it doesn't really matter where the Chest is, because you still have to destroy all ground tiles.
There are different kinds of ground tiles, some just require an adjacent match, others require explosions and some require a nuclear explosion to destroy. If you destroy Fuses they will ignite the barrels which also explode, however, if you eliminate the Fuse without an explosion, the barrels won't explode.
Of course, this game isn't going to be everybody's cup of T......NT, but I thoroughly enjoyed playing this unique Match 3 game. For me, it gave making matches a purpose, there's a reason to keep making matches. There seem to only be 25 different levels total, but don't let that deter you, because each level is extremely long, in fact, I think I only made it to about the beginning of the third level during the demo. I definitely plan on using a PCC today to buy this game, and I'm certain it will be my go-to game for relaxation for quite some time, happy Treasure Hunting :)
I recommend this game!
Clear hexagonal tiles in this exciting puzzler. Featuring over 80 levels and 12 unique tiles, can you clear them all?
Overall rating
3
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5
42 of 50 found this review helpful
BRAIN STRAIN
PostedApril 16, 2018
pennmom36
fromThis game put a Hex on my brain.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
In a nutshell, you need to clear all of the hexagons with the exception of the white ones which can be jumped on without disappearing. Gray tiles will turn black the first time you land on it and disappears the second time you land on it. All available jump moves are highlighted, and you can jump one tile or two tiles. As you progress, more hex colors are added, and the gaps between the hex tiles widen and the patterns become more complex.
This is one of those games that requires you to click the replay button to restart the level, several times because you'll rarely solve it on the first attempt!
For me personally, this is one of those games that just becomes frustrating, and by the eighth or ninth level, I grew weary of re-playing the levels over and over, to find the correct pattern. If you like problem-solving games and don't mind having to restart the levels over and over, this is the perfect game for you!
by: Studio Goya Seattle Washington founded 2017 by Nick Carney
("Goya is a beautiful word from the Urdu language that has no direct translation in English. In essence, it means when one is so immersed in a fantasy that for them it becomes reality, even if only for a moment. For us, this is the feeling we strive to invoke in our work")
("Goya is a beautiful word from the Urdu language that has no direct translation in English. In essence, it means when one is so immersed in a fantasy that for them it becomes reality, even if only for a moment. For us, this is the feeling we strive to invoke in our work")
games available by Studio Goya:
HEX
HEX
Explore kingdom ruins and meet the exiled Salt Princess.
Overall rating
4
/
5
26 of 27 found this review helpful
BLUE TEA HAS RETURNED WITH THE SAT PRINCESS!
PostedApril 15, 2018
pennmom36
fromDo all Kings have a deep dark secret they've kept for centuries?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Dark Parables: Curse of Briar Rose Collector's Edition
(49)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
For those of you who aren't familiar with my reviews, I play the Collector's Edition demo when it's released but I wait for a good sale before purchasing it, Then I wait patiently for the release of the Standard Edition and play that demo as well. After finishing the SE demo, I return to the CE to finish up the game, which allows me to refresh my memory of the storyline and compare the two versions side by side. I only gave this game 4 stars because I was disappointed that Blue Tea had returned (which is a good thing) and they included all the features that made this series epic...but they didn't go the extra mile to include the non-linear feature of the Cursed Objects :(and that's a bad thing) Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
The Salt Princess has finally come home, unaware that her beautiful kingdom of Grak fell over a hundred years ago! Her father banished her from the kingdom until she could learn to control her powers of summoning Dragonflies that turn anything they touch into salt! Now that she has returned, those very powers that exiled her, are now weakening her, leaving her vulnerable against Daemon Evoker Clan. Why is the Clan doing everything in their power to capture the Princess of a Kingdom that no longer exists?
The reason I only gave this game 4 stars on the CE review was that Blue Tea went to such great lengths to make this Dark Parable game like the original BUT they didn't go the extra mile to make the Cursed Objects like they were in the original games. (yes, there are 20 normal Cursed Objects in the CE version) In the original DP games, objects didn't morph the first time you entered the room. They were non-linear games that required some kind of trigger in an entirely different scene, and the beauty of it was, you never knew which action triggered which morph! This added a whole new challenge, like an Easter Egg hunt, you could literally pick up an item or solve a puzzle in the 6th location, and discover that the very first scene had a Cursed Morphing Object triggered that wasn't there before! I don't blame BT for this, I blame the producers, and there's no doubt in my mind that this topic was heavily battled, and simply lost by the little guy in the ring. Not to mention that, if BT were to put these awesome "triggered" morphs into this game, it would have topped the charts, and how would that have looked? The first 7 games were by BT, games 8-13 were by the same devs that are now the producer for this the 14th game (think about it!)
The reason I only gave this game 4 stars on the CE review was that Blue Tea went to such great lengths to make this Dark Parable game like the original BUT they didn't go the extra mile to make the Cursed Objects like they were in the original games. (yes, there are 20 normal Cursed Objects in the CE version) In the original DP games, objects didn't morph the first time you entered the room. They were non-linear games that required some kind of trigger in an entirely different scene, and the beauty of it was, you never knew which action triggered which morph! This added a whole new challenge, like an Easter Egg hunt, you could literally pick up an item or solve a puzzle in the 6th location, and discover that the very first scene had a Cursed Morphing Object triggered that wasn't there before! I don't blame BT for this, I blame the producers, and there's no doubt in my mind that this topic was heavily battled, and simply lost by the little guy in the ring. Not to mention that, if BT were to put these awesome "triggered" morphs into this game, it would have topped the charts, and how would that have looked? The first 7 games were by BT, games 8-13 were by the same devs that are now the producer for this the 14th game (think about it!)
The Princess has returned, and so has Blue Tea, the original creators of Dark Parables! If you haven't played any of the games in this series, you may be put off by some of the features, or lack thereof, but Blue Tea created some very unique features back in the day, and in the Collector's Edition version, you'll get to enjoy 2 of the most unique features made famous by them. The Hidden Object Scenes are FROG's, this is where you are tasked with finding fragmented objects, that are shown as pictures in three different sections of the inventory bar. Once all fragments have been found in each of the sections, the 3 fragments join together to create a single inventory item. You would think that finding bright and shiny fragments in a scene would be super simple, but you may be surprised, and personally, I love FROG's! You will also come across several Parable collectibles which allows you to read (or listen to) a short Parable story once all 4 parables have been collected. There are 5 Parables including The Moon Prophecy, The Untold Story of the Frog Prince and of course story of the Salt Princess. The CE version also has 20 Cursed Objects, which I complained about earlier, I love the morphs offered, I just wanted them to be like they were originally.
The Collector's Edition version has 12 Wallpapers, 24 beautifully illustrated Concept Art drawings, 5 Music Soundtracks, 6 Movie Cutscenes, 9 re-playable Puzzles, 26 Achievements to earn, 28 collectible Parables for 5 different stories + 2 in Bonus, 20 Cursed Objects, 6 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter (Moonlight Romance) and a built-in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
DARK PARABLES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Curse of Briar Rose (March 11-2010) 4.3
2-The Exiled Prince (February 25-2011) 4.3
3-Rise of the Snow Queen (December 1-2011) 4.6
4-The Red Riding Hood Sisters (September 21-2012) 3.7
5-The Final Cinderella (May 23-2013) 4.4
6-Jack and the Sky Kingdom (February 6-2014) 4.2
7-Ballad of Rapunzel (June 26-2014) 4.3
8-The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide (November 13-2014) 3.7
9-Queen of Sands (May 21-2015) 3.5
10-Goldilocks and the Fallen Star (November 19-2015) 3.4
11-The Swan Princess and the Dire Tree (July 7-2016) 3.8
12-The Thief and the Tinderbox (September 22-2016) 3.4
13-Requiem for the Forgotten Shadow (February 23-2017) 3.1
14-Return of the Salt Princess (March 15-2018) 3.9
2-The Exiled Prince (February 25-2011) 4.3
3-Rise of the Snow Queen (December 1-2011) 4.6
4-The Red Riding Hood Sisters (September 21-2012) 3.7
5-The Final Cinderella (May 23-2013) 4.4
6-Jack and the Sky Kingdom (February 6-2014) 4.2
7-Ballad of Rapunzel (June 26-2014) 4.3
8-The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide (November 13-2014) 3.7
9-Queen of Sands (May 21-2015) 3.5
10-Goldilocks and the Fallen Star (November 19-2015) 3.4
11-The Swan Princess and the Dire Tree (July 7-2016) 3.8
12-The Thief and the Tinderbox (September 22-2016) 3.4
13-Requiem for the Forgotten Shadow (February 23-2017) 3.1
14-Return of the Salt Princess (March 15-2018) 3.9
by: Blue Tea Games (developer)
by: Eipix Entertainment (producer)
by: Eipix Entertainment (producer)
BLUE TEA GAMES: China founded January 24-2003
Dark Parables (games 1-7 & 14) Cursery, Enchantia, Enlightenus, Fabled Legends, Macabre Mysteries, Forgotten Lands, Forgotten Riddles, Teddy Tavern, Cactus Bruce, Mavenfall
Dark Parables (games 1-7 & 14) Cursery, Enchantia, Enlightenus, Fabled Legends, Macabre Mysteries, Forgotten Lands, Forgotten Riddles, Teddy Tavern, Cactus Bruce, Mavenfall
I recommend this game!
Unlock the secrets of the moor to save your niece from the banshee!
Overall rating
3
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5
127 of 160 found this review helpful
ANOTHER BANSHEE CURSED ISLAND
PostedApril 14, 2018
pennmom36
fromIs it just me, or do all of the characters faces look creepy?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
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 this 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.
This 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) n/a
2-Frozen Path (April 15-2017) 3.9
3-Dark Moor (April 14-2018) n/a
by: Sunward Games Győr, Hédervári út Hungary founded 2010
("At Sunward Games, we soar on the wings of imagination while we work on what we love most, developing games")
("At Sunward Games, we soar on the wings of imagination while we work on what we love most, developing games")
Sunward Games: Endless Fables: Dark Moor*The Minotaur's Curse*Frozen Path, The Secret Order: New Horizon*Masked Intent*Ancient Times*Beyond Time*The Buried Kingdom*Bloodline, The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcanus.
I don't recommend this game.
Experience a steampunk hidden object adventure full of gothic horror and fascinating puzzles!
Overall rating
2
/
5
24 of 32 found this review helpful
PUT ME IN THE GHOST'S SANCTUARY ITS GOTTA BE MORE EXCITING
PostedApril 13, 2018
pennmom36
fromHow did I know that I wouldn't need the spoons in the next scene when I chose only the knife and fork?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: Davy Jones Collector's Edition
(78)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Well, this game certainly drags, I made it through about 4 chapters before bailing, do to complete boredom. There are constant back and forth, meaningless tasks to complete, I don't mind having to travel a few scenes back to use a newfound item or two and then moving on, but picking up 1 item, going to the last scene to use it, only to get another item I have to use in the scene I was just at, only to repeat this several times...too much, too boring! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
Scarlett was just a child when her father abandoned her at the orphanage. His last words to her echoed through her mind all of her childhood life "I cannot protect you any longer, I'll return when I find a solution" Jonathan Everitt never returned for Scarlett, and when she discovered a letter addressed to her father, she knew it was finally time to search for answers. Her journey, however, only led to more unanswered questions. One thing's for certain, all roads lead to the abandoned Steameyer Factory, and Baronet Steameyer is desperately trying to block her every move, but why?
The Hidden Object Scenes were kind of scarce, but then again, the demo was really short. There are only 2 in the demo, a Progressive, Interactive Silhouetted Shape find and one that I thought was different, you had to find items related to circled sections on 3 different children's drawings.
The Mini Games are a little too easy, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as long as you enjoy the games. Here's a list with brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Rotate honeycomb shaped pieces to complete image.
2) Swap tiles so each column and row has only 1 identical tile.
3) Slide copper plate to opposite side in a game of blocks.
4) Swap tiles on a honeycomb grid to complete the image.
5) Attach the horns to the correct antlers.
6) Repeat the sequence of highlighted antlers (repeat x 3)
7) Rotate and place broken vase pieces.
8) Find the correct climbing points.
2) Swap tiles so each column and row has only 1 identical tile.
3) Slide copper plate to opposite side in a game of blocks.
4) Swap tiles on a honeycomb grid to complete the image.
5) Attach the horns to the correct antlers.
6) Repeat the sequence of highlighted antlers (repeat x 3)
7) Rotate and place broken vase pieces.
8) Find the correct climbing points.
The Collector's Edition version has 5 Music Soundtracks, 6 Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures, re-playable Movie Cutscenes, re-playable Mini Games and Hidden Object Puzzles, 13 Achievements to earn, 29 Morphing Father Trace Objects, 6 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter (The Past Forgiven) and a built-in Strategy Guide.
WORLD LOOM GAMES AVAILABLE:
Scarlett Mysteries, Lost Grimoires, Maggie's Movies, Amaranthine Voyage, Off The Record, Mind Snares, Garden's Inc., The Cursed Ship, Dark Heritage, Fix-it-Up Eighties, Aerie, Secret Diaries
Scarlett Mysteries, Lost Grimoires, Maggie's Movies, Amaranthine Voyage, Off The Record, Mind Snares, Garden's Inc., The Cursed Ship, Dark Heritage, Fix-it-Up Eighties, Aerie, Secret Diaries
ARTIFEX MUNDI (producer)
Lost Grimoires*Noir Chronicles*Endless Fables*Bladebound*Eventide*Modern Tales*The Secret Order*Queen's Quest*Ghost Files*Scarlett Mysteries*Crime Secrets*9 Clues*Left In The Dark
ARTIFEX MUNDI (developer)
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden*Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink* Dark Arcana: The Carnival*Enigmatis*Grim Legends*Nightmares From The Deep*Time Mysteries*
Lost Grimoires*Noir Chronicles*Endless Fables*Bladebound*Eventide*Modern Tales*The Secret Order*Queen's Quest*Ghost Files*Scarlett Mysteries*Crime Secrets*9 Clues*Left In The Dark
ARTIFEX MUNDI (developer)
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden*Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink* Dark Arcana: The Carnival*Enigmatis*Grim Legends*Nightmares From The Deep*Time Mysteries*
I don't recommend this game.
Can you and your father escape a mystical and dangerous realm?
Overall rating
3
/
5
20 of 25 found this review helpful
GORGEOUS GRAPHICS, SO-SO STORY, AVERAGE GAMEPLAY
PostedApril 13, 2018
pennmom36
fromMay require the use of sunglasses!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Maze: Subject 360 Collector's Edition
(306)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Mad Head Games has always been one of my favorite developers because their games are usually current and relevant, and with the exception of a few games within the series they offer, their games have very interesting storylines. This is one of the exceptions however that just didn't thrill me. The graphics are bright and very colorful, I must admit, but I wasn't keen on the story, which is just a personal preference, so you really should give this game a try, because you may very well love this latest Nevertales addition! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
It's time once again to enter the magical world of Tales, worlds created by the stories written in the real world. Through his books, Godfrey Lane has created a Taleworld filled with Warlocks and Sorceresses, Spells and Curses, Talking Animals, and Powerful Mythical Weapons! One fateful day, Godfrey discovered his Taleworld by sheer chance, when a magical Portal appeared out of nowhere. Godfrey Lane had penned some very imaginative books over the years, but he never imagined he'd become trapped in his own worldly creation, leaving his beautiful baby girl, to grow up without a father! Godfrey's only hope now, lies within the "Spark" the Creator's Spark, this Taleworld's only source of magic!
The Hidden Object Puzzles are varied with Keywords in Sentences, Multiple finds, finding 4 Plates to open an Interactive List find (moves the object to expose puzzle fragments) as well as Zoom Zone HOP's to find Multiple tokens. In the Collector's Edition version, each of the 17 Hidden Object Puzzles has a Morphing Object to find, but there isn't an alternative type of puzzle offered. In the CE version, you can re-play 17 HOP's, and see the stats for each one including the time it took to complete, the % accuracy, your highest score and whether or not you have found the Morph.
The Mini Games are really a little too easy, I'd just personally prefer them to be a bit more challenging, but they aren't horrible games. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Flip the sphere to find matching pairs of tiles.
2) Drop tokens into column slots to aligning 4 tokens in a row.
3) Swap tiles to create the symbol shown in the upper left side.
4) Match pairs of symbols to connect a non-intersecting line
5) Swap pie tile sections to complete the image. (HOP puzzle)
6) Rearrange statue parts to match its mirror reflection.
2) Drop tokens into column slots to aligning 4 tokens in a row.
3) Swap tiles to create the symbol shown in the upper left side.
4) Match pairs of symbols to connect a non-intersecting line
5) Swap pie tile sections to complete the image. (HOP puzzle)
6) Rearrange statue parts to match its mirror reflection.
The Collector's Edition has 4 Wallpapers, 2 Concept Art pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, 10 Cover Pictures (cover pictures from Nevertales titles) Scrapbook (pictures of heroes and villain dev cartoon avatars) 36 Profile Icons, 17 re-playable Hidden Object Puzzles, 11 Achievements to earn, 31 collectible Story Memento's, 31 hidden Mad Head Games Spirals, 17 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 5 Chapters + Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide, happy gaming!
NEVERTALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
NEVERTALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Beauty Within (October 24-2013) 4.8
2-Shattered Images (July 19-2014) 4.1
3-Smoke And Mirrors (November 8-2014) 4.1
4-Legends (September 12-2015) 4.4
5-Hidden Doorway (November 24-2016) 4.4
6-Forgotten Pages (June 24-2017) 3.9
7-Creator's Spark (March 10-2018) 3.3
2-Shattered Images (July 19-2014) 4.1
3-Smoke And Mirrors (November 8-2014) 4.1
4-Legends (September 12-2015) 4.4
5-Hidden Doorway (November 24-2016) 4.4
6-Forgotten Pages (June 24-2017) 3.9
7-Creator's Spark (March 10-2018) 3.3
MAD HEAD GAMES: Novi Sad Serbia founded April 6-2011
("Always ready to break new ground, we're about to reinvent ourselves yet again with our upcoming projects in genres beyond the casual space while retaining our high-standards and a desire to push the industry forward”)
("Always ready to break new ground, we're about to reinvent ourselves yet again with our upcoming projects in genres beyond the casual space while retaining our high-standards and a desire to push the industry forward”)
Nevertales, Moonsouls, Wanderlust, Adam Wolfe, Rite of Passage, Dawn of Hope, Cadenza, Shadowplay, Donna Brave, Fright Chasers, Beyond, Maze, Dark Realm, Rocking Pilot, Monster Loop,
upcoming games:
Dawn of Hope: Frozen Soul
Fright Chasers: Soul Reaper
Rite of Passage: Hackamore Bluff
Maze: Stolen Minds
Beyond: The Fading Signal
Dawn of Hope: Frozen Soul
Fright Chasers: Soul Reaper
Rite of Passage: Hackamore Bluff
Maze: Stolen Minds
Beyond: The Fading Signal
Join Trey and the Tribloo gang in a brand-new Time Management Adventure as they chase after their kidnapped friend!
Overall rating
5
/
5
58 of 62 found this review helpful
NOT AT ALL WHAT I WAS EXPECTING
PostedApril 13, 2018
pennmom36
fromWhy do the really cool games get released right after you use you're last, soon to expire code because you didn't want to lose it?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
After playing Plantera a few days ago, I thought this game was going similar, a simplistic Time Management game geared towards children. I hadn't played the first two games so I didn't really know what to expect, but this game is awesome! It's unique, really addicting, and requires using strategy to earn all 3 stars. You will earn more points if you finish the goals within the allotted time, but it's not necessary to try to rush to beat the clock if you prefer a relaxing game.
I love that this TM game takes place in the treetops and that most of the tasks are different than most, but you'll still need to gather some resources, build houses to add workers, sawmills to produce wood, and build bridges to get from point A to B. You can skip the dialog, but you may not want to, because often times the Tribloos give you solid advice and clues to help you strategize.
If you have enough resources, Icons will appear above the different tasks. When you click on the Icon, it will prompt a Tribloo to begin the task, but the coolest part is that you can then choose how many Tribloos you want to assign to the task! Obviously the more workers you assign, the faster the job gets done, you can assign several workers to one task, and then deduct some of the workers if you want to assign them to a different task. After completing the construction, some constructions require workers to be assigned to then gather the resources, such as a Sawmill, and the consequence wood it produces.
Eventually, the birds arrive to throw a wrench into the strategically planned out mission. Constructing Bird Deterrent buildings with alarms will help drive them away when you assign a worker to sound the alarm. The birds will scare away the workers and you'll have to wait for the birds to leave before you can reassign the tasks at hand.
You can take a Screenshot of the completed levels, and there are 40 Achievements to earn. The tasks are listed to the left of the screen in a large Icon, so it's very easy to know what the level goals are, and which goals still need to be completed. This will be a definite purchase for me as soon as I receive my next credit :)
THE TRIBLOOS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Tribloos 1 (October 10-2011) 4.4
2-The Tribloos 2 (January 14-2013) 4.4
3-The Tribloos 3 (April 12-2018) 4.5
by: Bumpkin Brothers founded England 2009
("Making games and having fun and all that's in between")
The Tribloos 1-3, Space Farmers, The Machine
produced by: Kingstill International Software Services Ltd. founded 9-20-2011
The Tribloos 1-3, Desert Thunder, Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold, Lifeless Planet, Project Root, Speed Kills, Incoming Forces, Ironball, Jack Keane, Project Nimbus.
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Tribloos 1 (October 10-2011) 4.4
2-The Tribloos 2 (January 14-2013) 4.4
3-The Tribloos 3 (April 12-2018) 4.5
by: Bumpkin Brothers founded England 2009
("Making games and having fun and all that's in between")
The Tribloos 1-3, Space Farmers, The Machine
produced by: Kingstill International Software Services Ltd. founded 9-20-2011
The Tribloos 1-3, Desert Thunder, Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold, Lifeless Planet, Project Root, Speed Kills, Incoming Forces, Ironball, Jack Keane, Project Nimbus.
I recommend this game!
Delve into the Morante family’s past to stop a murderer!
Overall rating
3
/
5
73 of 126 found this review helpful
ARE THE MEN CURSED BY SPIRITS OR GOLD-DIGGERS?
PostedApril 12, 2018
pennmom36
fromThe Gaiola Island in Italy is cursed too . Every resident since the 1800's has died mysteriously, vanished without a trace or suffered financial ruin. Billionaire John Paul Getty lived in the villa when his grandson was kidnapped by the mafia!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Gothic Fiction: Dark Saga Collector's Edition
(161)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
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, or do the Morante women have a curse up their sleeves?
I'm super impressed with the graphics. This is the best I've seen in a Grim Facade game, 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!
This Collector's Edition version offers 27 Morphing G & F Letters and Collectible Coin Tokens that allow you to purchase upgrades or repairs to your new-found yacht. 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. Some of the HOP's have small puzzles within them.
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.
This 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 & F Letters (would have been cooler if they were morphing letters that spelled Grim Facade: Broken Sacrament!) Collectible Coin Tokens that allow you to purchase repairs for your Yacht, Queen Victoria (which supposedly was a yacht you found drifting at sea?) 3 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide, happy gaming :)
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) n/a
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) n/a
by: Amax Interactive
ERS/Amax Interactive games: Ukraine founded March 25-2006
(Changed name to Amax Interactive in 2016)
ERS/Amax Interactive games: Ukraine founded March 25-2006
(Changed name to Amax Interactive in 2016)
Dark Tales (Edgar Allan Poe's), Haunted Legends, Puppet Show, Redemption Cemetery, Spirits of Mystery, Grim Facade, Shadow Wolf Mysteries, Queen's Tales, Twilight Phenomena, Reveries, Christmas Eve, Maestro, Ghosts of the Past, Forgotten Books, Beyond the Unknown, Haunted Halls, Flights of Fancy, Azada (games 3-4) Reality Show, Phantasmat (Crucible Peak only), Gothic Fiction, Dark Alley's, Nightfall, Hidden Wonders of the Depths, Pathfinders, Sarah Maribu, Steve the Sheriff, Many Years Ago, Mysterious Travel