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- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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Can you and your father escape a mystical and dangerous realm?
Overall rating
3
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5
97 of 132 found this review helpful
THE MAGIC SPARK THAT CREATED THIS TALEWORLD AND IMPRISONS ITS CREATOR
PostedMarch 10, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Muramasa Katanas were said to be cursed? Forged by Muramasa Sengo, considered to be on the brink of insanity which cursed his swords to have an insatiable thirst for blood, from the enemy or its wielder, and was eventually banned!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
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 are varied with Keywords in Sentences, Multiple finds, finding 4 Plates to open am Interactive List find (moves the object to expose puzzle fragments) as well as Zoom Zone HOP's to find Multiple tokens. In this Collector's Edition version, each of the 17 HOP's have a Morphing Object to find, and there isn't an alternative type of puzzle offered.
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) Select directional arrows to flip the sphere to find matching pairs of tiles.
2) Connect 4 game where you take turns dropping tokens into column slots trying to beat your opponent at aligning 4 tokens in a row.
3) Swap tiles to create the symbol shown in the upper left side.
4) Select 2 matching pairs or symbols to draw a connecting line between them that doesn't intersect with any other lines. Repeat for a total of 3 progressively more difficult puzzles.
5) Swap pie tile sections to complete the image. (HOP puzzle)
6) Rearrange statue parts to match it's mirror reflection.
This Collector's Edition has 4 Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, 10 Cover Pictures (cover pictures from Nevertales titles) Scrapbook (pictures of heroes and villain dev cartoon avatars) 15 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, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
NEVERTALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
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) n/a
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) n/a
by: Mad Head Games
Mad Head Games Available
Nevertales, Wanderlust, Adam Wolfe, Rite of Passage, Dawn of Hope, Cadenza, Shadowplay, Donna Brave, Fright Chasers, Beyond, Maze, Dark Realm, Rocking Pilot, Monster Loop
Nevertales, Wanderlust, Adam Wolfe, Rite of Passage, Dawn of Hope, Cadenza, Shadowplay, Donna Brave, Fright Chasers, Beyond, Maze, Dark Realm, Rocking Pilot, Monster Loop
Treat yourself to a challenging and unbelievably exciting brain workout!
Overall rating
1
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5
24 of 27 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT MOBILE GAME, HORRIBLE AS A KEYBOARD DRIVEN GAME
PostedMarch 9, 2018
pennmom36
fromI didn't earn a gold or silver star, probably closer to a clear star!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Brain Puzzle would make an excellent mobile or tablet game, in fact, it's made by Zariba Games, a company that creates really fun mobile games for when your on the go. It just isn't fun on a computer, because you can only play this labyrinth game using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Isn't that a bit archaic?
You can choose your graphics preference from Fastest to Fantastic as well s the resolution size. I chose Fantastic graphics. and the graphics were decent, but keep in mind that there's not a lot going on, just a labyrinth board and a yellow marble.
The rules are pretty simple, use the arrow keys on your computer (left, right, up, down) to simulate tilting of the game board and moving the marble. (which is why this game would be so much better and more fun on your phone or tablet, because you would simply move your phone like a handheld controller to move the marble The goal is to roll the marble through the maze, past several holes, and drop the marble in the hole at the end of the maze. The longer you hold the arrow key down, the faster the marble will roll. If the marble falls into any hole before reaching the final hole at the end of the labyrinth, the marble will be placed back at the start of the maze.
This is a Timed Game, and I didn't find an option to play in a Relaxed Untimed mode. You will earn a Gold Star and earn +250 Coins, if you complete the puzzle in 30 seconds. You
will earn a Silver Star and +150 Coins if you complete the puzzle within 45 seconds, and you'll earn a Bronze Star and +100 Coins if you complete the puzzle in over 45 seconds. So as you can see, this is a pretty fast paced game, or at least it's designed to be a fast game.
will earn a Silver Star and +150 Coins if you complete the puzzle within 45 seconds, and you'll earn a Bronze Star and +100 Coins if you complete the puzzle in over 45 seconds. So as you can see, this is a pretty fast paced game, or at least it's designed to be a fast game.
There are a couple of Bonus Puzzles available to unlock with your coins, a Pair Matching game, and a Silhouetted Shape HO game, where you must use the controls to search for objects in a strict, Specific Order.
Zariba Games Available:
Brain Puzzle, Area 42, Bubble Shooter Christmas, Turbo Bugs, Bubble Double Halloween, Running With Santa, Bubble Shooter Adventures, Bubble Zoo, Zappers, Jewel Adventures, Mahjong Worlds, High Burger, Ladybug Run, Polly Shake Maker, Polly Bubble Tea Maker, Ninja Clash, High Cake Tower Mania, Snake Walk, Slide Me Out, Big Brain Quiz, Pub Quiz, Zappers, Zombie Animals, Jump Mania
Brain Puzzle, Area 42, Bubble Shooter Christmas, Turbo Bugs, Bubble Double Halloween, Running With Santa, Bubble Shooter Adventures, Bubble Zoo, Zappers, Jewel Adventures, Mahjong Worlds, High Burger, Ladybug Run, Polly Shake Maker, Polly Bubble Tea Maker, Ninja Clash, High Cake Tower Mania, Snake Walk, Slide Me Out, Big Brain Quiz, Pub Quiz, Zappers, Zombie Animals, Jump Mania
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save the young starlet from the wicked doll's curse?
Overall rating
2
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5
31 of 35 found this review helpful
THE CURSE IS COMING! THE CURSE IS COMING!
PostedMarch 8, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Ophelia was the name of Hamlet's lover who went insane? There is also a medical condition referred to as Ophelia syndrome.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I think it would be beneficial for Amax to throw all the puppets into a giant HOPA scrapyard and figure out a whole new series plot. I think they have worked this puppet/doll scenario to death, and from every angle possible, it had a good run, but I think it's just time to move on to a new show.
These guys have made a valiant effort at trying to breathe life back into these stringless puppets, but for me, it just isn't working. When this series was first introduced, Puppet Show was receiving mid to upper 4 star ratings, and rightfully so, they had excellent storylines that had never really been done before. Now, after 13 total games in the series, most gamers are growing weary of the cookie cutter games, and they receive average ratings dipping down in the mid to lower 2 stars. I just didn't find The Curse of Ophelia that interesting, in fact, muddling through 5 Chapters (+ Bonus Chapter in the CE) seemed more like a curse than Ophelia's Curse was. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
Everyone knows that ALL porcelain dolls are possessed, except for Angela and Beatrice, who were so anxious to become leading ladies, that they chose to ignore the Curse of Ophelia! Angela was cast to play the leading role of Ophelia, in the theaters latest production, a role nobody else was willing to portray. Everyone's too afraid, because of the superstitions surrounding Ophelia, and anyone who dares assume the role, for they too will suffer the consequences. Accepting this role was Angela's first mistake, not believing in the Curse of Ophelia, was her second and biggest mistake, a deadly mistake!
I must admit, I was a little confused by this latest PuppetShow game, where's all the puppets? Yes there are plenty of dolls, creepy dolls, but this is a PuppetShow game not a CreepyDollShow game?? Isn't this game supposed to be about towns that are run almost entirely by puppets? Isn't that creepy SpiderPuppet supposed to be spying on my investigation? Well the good news is that this game is somewhat better than the last several games offered, perhaps because they have toned down the weirdness factor. In my opinion, however, they should have just started a completely different series, such as a spin off about dolls, without any puppet references.
I was also more impressed with the CE bling offered this go round, which was almost void in the last few PuppetShow games. In the Collector's Edition version, there are Collectible Flowers in each scene as well as a very well hidden Morphing Snowflake, that is supposedly in every scene as well, but there wasn't one available within the dressing room location, even the SG doesn't show it's existence there????
The Hidden Object Scenes were much better than offered in the last few games, but there are no Alternative games available. Most of the main HOP's are Interactive List finds, but there are also some Keywords in Sentence finds and Silhouetted Shape finds. There are actually more Zoom Zone HOP's than regular ones, that require finding a handful of Silhouetted Shapes, Symbols or Fragments.
The Mini Games are just okay, with nothing new offered, and fairly simple to solve. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select two pie shaped puzzle sections to swap to complete the picture.
2) Swap Mask halves correctly, then place gears of different sizes until all gears are turning.
3) Play the bells in the correct order according to the clue shown.
4) Use the reference clues to select the correct flowers.
5) Complete the picture by sliding tiles to allow the key to slide out.
6) Select the dolls in the correct order as described in the clue.
7) Use directional arrow buttons to guide your horse without hitting obstacles along the path.
The Collector's Edition version has 7 Wallpapers, 16 Concept Art pictures, 5 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 21 Movie Videos (WOW, seems like this is just filler so they don't have to offer actual game play features) 11 re-playable Mini Games, 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 20 Achievements to earn, Collectible Flowers (with origin descriptions) Morphing Snowflakes in each location, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
PUPPET SHOW GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Mystery of Joyville SE only (October 2-2009) 4.0
2-Souls of the Innocent (May 28-2010) 4.3
3-Lost Town (March 10-2011) 4.1
4-Return to Joyville (April 19-2012) 4.3
5-Destiny Undone (March 28-2013) 4.2
6-Lightning Strikes (August 21-2014) 3.3
7-The Price of Immortality (March 19-2015) 4.4
8-The Face of Humanity (January 21-2016) 3.7
9-Her Cruel Collection's (September 15-2016) 3.3
10-Bloody Rosie (November 17-2016) 3.6
11-Arrogance Effect (July 22-2017) 2.8
12- 12-Poetic Justice (October 5-2017) 3.3
13-The Curse of Ophelia (February 3-2018) 3.6
2-Souls of the Innocent (May 28-2010) 4.3
3-Lost Town (March 10-2011) 4.1
4-Return to Joyville (April 19-2012) 4.3
5-Destiny Undone (March 28-2013) 4.2
6-Lightning Strikes (August 21-2014) 3.3
7-The Price of Immortality (March 19-2015) 4.4
8-The Face of Humanity (January 21-2016) 3.7
9-Her Cruel Collection's (September 15-2016) 3.3
10-Bloody Rosie (November 17-2016) 3.6
11-Arrogance Effect (July 22-2017) 2.8
12- 12-Poetic Justice (October 5-2017) 3.3
13-The Curse of Ophelia (February 3-2018) 3.6
by: Amax Interactive
Other Amax Interactive games:
Redemption Cemetery, Spirits of Mystery, Dark Tales, Grim Facade, Haunted Legends, 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, Reality Show, Phantasmat (Crucible Peak only), Gothic Fiction, Dark Alley's, Hidden Wonders of the Depths, Pathfinders, Sarah Maribu, Steve the Sheriff, Many Years Ago, Mysterious Travel
Redemption Cemetery, Spirits of Mystery, Dark Tales, Grim Facade, Haunted Legends, 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, Reality Show, Phantasmat (Crucible Peak only), Gothic Fiction, Dark Alley's, Hidden Wonders of the Depths, Pathfinders, Sarah Maribu, Steve the Sheriff, Many Years Ago, Mysterious Travel
I don't recommend this game.
Mark’s reality unravels as he discovers the truth about his life.
Overall rating
3
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5
41 of 57 found this review helpful
I THINK THEY FORGOT TO PUT THE HAUNTED INTO HAUNTED HOTEL
PostedMarch 8, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that the Alps span across 8 countries? France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia.,
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
Mark and Jane were on board the train, heading for their dream vacation in the Alps, but they never reached their destination. In a cataclysmic chain of events, the train derailed, near the abandoned Schneider Hotel and Spa, which just so happens to be owned by Dr, Tony Schneider. When Mark finally regains consciousness, he soon discovers that the train derailment wasn't the horrible part, but the Schneider Hotel where he ended up at is! Mark remains calm, determined to find Jane, but the only amenities this Hotel has to offer, are cobwebs and a dark past. Either Mark's injuries were more intense than he'd imagined, or the abandoned Hotel's creepiness is playing tricks on his own mind. Separating reality from delusion, proves to be more difficult than he imagined, because this Hotel is Haunted, and this Haunted Hotel want Mark and Jane to become permanent guests!
We have a problem folks, somebody forgot to put the Haunted into the Hotel, the Spook into the Spooky, the Scare into the Scary, the Fright into the Frightening! Yep the atmosphere inside the Schneider Hotel (and Spa to make it even cheerier) is practically all warm and fuzzy, filled with kittens, puppies and unicorns! Lost Dreams is just another story about a madman trying to resurrect a family member, and other than the first couple of basic Haunted Hotel HO games, this is the first Haunted Hotel game that didn't thrill me, just another mediocre game that's easily forgettable!
One of the reasons I've always loved Elephant Games, is because I love the way they're able to create graphics that give off a creepy vibe, graphics that are crystal clear. I fell in love with the type of graphics, and the atmosphere they create, when I first discovered the early versions of the Mystery Trackers series, and I couldn't get enough, playing one Elephant game after another (who also never let me down with my favorite feature, Morphing Objects) But all that has changed with their games lately, and at times, the graphics in Lost Dreams, was downright blurry! As far as the Collector's Edition bling goes, it does offer features I love, such as a Morphing Object in each scene, Morphing Memory Elements and Screensaver Puzzle Pieces that are located strategically throughout the game. It also has 5 Chapters + a BC, so it should be a decent length.
The Hidden Object Scenes offer a variety of types such as Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and uncovering Matching Pairs. Although they aren't horrible, they aren't fantastic either, and offer nothing new, or alternatives.
The Mini Games in my opinion have the worst directions or explanations I've seen in a long time, they leave a lot to the imagination, but maybe that's the plan to make them more challenging? If I hadn't been familiar with most of the games, I'd probably have had to skip some of them from lack of guidance. Here's a list with brief (but hopefully more understandable) descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Slide tokens to their correct slots indicated by the tokens located on the side.
2) Select 2 icon symbols that match the 2 symbols shown in the center, the second symbol is partially hidden under the first symbol in the center.
3) Study the colored lights on the disc, once you click, the lights will turn off. You then have to choose 3 identical colored lights by memory, however, the 2 lights located on the left and right sides, don't turn off, and they can be included as well. If you make a mistake, the disc rings will rotate to scramble. (any correct matches will remain lit)
4) Rotate disk ring to restore the pattern, rotating one ring may affect others.
5) Rotate knobs so the liquid levels match the hint shown on the labels, turning some knobs may affect others.
6) Select Roman Numerals to equal the sums shown ob both the columns and rows.
7) Rotate disc rings and use empty space to temporarily slide gems into, until the center, middle and outer rings contain only the same colored gems as the disc sections.
This Collector's Edition version has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 re-playable Mini Games, 15 Hidden Object Scenes, a Secret Room, 18 Achievements to earn, 13 Morphing Memory Elements, 20 Collectible Puzzle Pieces, 3 Screensavers (once all puzzle pieces are found) 27 Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter (5 Chapters + Bonus Chapter)
HAUNTED HOTEL GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Haunted Hotel (SE only March 5- 2008) 2.9
2-Believe The Lies (SE only January 4-2009) 2.7
3-Lonely Dreams (SE only August 27-2010) 3.3
4-Charles Dexter Ward (June 10-2012) 3.9
5-Eclipse (October 10-2013) 4.1
6-Ancient Bane (May-29-2014) 3.9
7-Death Sentence (December 18-2014) 4.1
8-Eternity (April 25-2015) 4.2
9-Phoenix (August 20-2015) 3.8
10-The X (November 12-2015) 4.3
11-The Axiom Butcher (April 30-2016) 4.1
12- Silent Waters (September 17-2016) 3.7
13-The Thirteenth (December 24-2016) 3.5
14-Personal Nightmare (May 25-2017) 4.2
15-The Evil Inside (September 30-2017) 3.8
16-Lost Dreams (March 8-2018) n/a
2-Believe The Lies (SE only January 4-2009) 2.7
3-Lonely Dreams (SE only August 27-2010) 3.3
4-Charles Dexter Ward (June 10-2012) 3.9
5-Eclipse (October 10-2013) 4.1
6-Ancient Bane (May-29-2014) 3.9
7-Death Sentence (December 18-2014) 4.1
8-Eternity (April 25-2015) 4.2
9-Phoenix (August 20-2015) 3.8
10-The X (November 12-2015) 4.3
11-The Axiom Butcher (April 30-2016) 4.1
12- Silent Waters (September 17-2016) 3.7
13-The Thirteenth (December 24-2016) 3.5
14-Personal Nightmare (May 25-2017) 4.2
15-The Evil Inside (September 30-2017) 3.8
16-Lost Dreams (March 8-2018) n/a
By: Elephant Games
Elephant Games Available:
Haunted Hotel, Royal Detective, Grim Tales, Christmas Stories, Surface, Chimeras, Halloween Stories, Midnight Calling, Mystery Case Files (Dire Grove, Sacred Grove & Fate's Carnival), Mystery Trackers, Riddles of Fate, Hallowed Legends, Death Pages, Unfinished Tales, Detective Quest, Found, Urban Legends, Lost In The City, Super Granny Run, Quark Attack, Up Balloon Up, Ball Craft, Wise Gal, Love Is, Real Stories, Bloom, RIP Trilogy, Road Rush, Jungle Heart, Avalon, Just Bones, Sir Match A-Lot, Ship of Bones, Masquerade Mysteries
Haunted Hotel, Royal Detective, Grim Tales, Christmas Stories, Surface, Chimeras, Halloween Stories, Midnight Calling, Mystery Case Files (Dire Grove, Sacred Grove & Fate's Carnival), Mystery Trackers, Riddles of Fate, Hallowed Legends, Death Pages, Unfinished Tales, Detective Quest, Found, Urban Legends, Lost In The City, Super Granny Run, Quark Attack, Up Balloon Up, Ball Craft, Wise Gal, Love Is, Real Stories, Bloom, RIP Trilogy, Road Rush, Jungle Heart, Avalon, Just Bones, Sir Match A-Lot, Ship of Bones, Masquerade Mysteries
I recommend this game!
Help Amanda collect the materials she needs to restore a fantasy world in a magic book!
Overall rating
3
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5
27 of 28 found this review helpful
HAS AMANDA ABANDONED HER STICKERS FOR A REAL BOOK?
PostedMarch 7, 2018
pennmom36
fromShe's moving up to a real book!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is actually a decent swap type Match 3 game, and the graphics have significantly improved since the last Amanda game. However, I have a few issues with this game that took away a couple of stars from my ratings. This M3 game has all of the exact same features as the other games in this series, and it seems to me that there wasn't much of a change with the board layouts as well.
The biggest flaw this game has, is the fact that the tiles are way too similar, for example there are 2 tiles or elements that are basically the same shade of pink, and almost identical in shape as well. On several occasions, I found myself stalled mid-game as I tried to figure out where the matches were after trying to match 3 tiles that weren't the same, but looked the same.
I also don't like it when a Match 3 game has a 3 Star scoring system, but then doesn't allow you replay the levels to try to earn a better score. You can however, restart the level, as long as you don't complete the level, otherwise, I was unable to find a way to replay the levels once the level was complete.
The goals are given at the beginning of each level such as, clearing all brown tiles, collecting a certain amount of specific element resources, or releasing books and other various resources, by dropping them to the bottom of the board. You will earn bonuses as you progress, that become available when the Mana Meter fills with each match, such as a Hammer to clear a single tile, a Bomb to clear a four tile range of tiles or chains, and a resource Collector to clear all tiles of the same type of your choice and any brown tiles or chains associated with the chosen tile element.
The level goals must be completed within the metered time allotted. After each level you can use the resources collected to purchase upgrades, to decorate the Rainforest with ponds, which actually isn't as ridiculous as it sounds. After buying all 4 upgrades, the next chapter will be unlocked. There are 5 different chapters of the story, the Enchanted Forest, The Frozen City, the Sunken City, Dragon's Keep and the Magma Temples.
Some tiles are inside of a bubble that constantly Morphs between tile elements. You can pop the bubble once the tile morphs to the desired element you want, which can really be beneficial, especially when your trying to make matches with chained elements or obstacles. Matching groups of elements will fill the manna meter and 5 elements are needed to buy upgrades.
I liked this game way more than the last one offered, but I want to be able to replay levels that I don't earn all 3 stars on, and I definitely want to be able to easily distinguish between the tiles, but I may just use a PCC for this one.
AMANDA GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Amanda's Sticker Book (October 28-2014) 2.8
2-Amanda's Sticker Book: Amazing Wildlife (May 5-2017) 3.8
3-Amanda's Magic Book (March 7-2018) n/a
2-Amanda's Sticker Book: Amazing Wildlife (May 5-2017) 3.8
3-Amanda's Magic Book (March 7-2018) n/a
by: e-Fun Soft Games
e-Fun Soft Games Available
Amanda's Sticker Book, Enthralling Realms, Crime Stories, Bloom!, Fruit Locker, The Trials of Olympus, Rat and Louie, The Voice From Heaven, The Chronicles of Noah's Ark, The Enchanting Islands, Alice and the Magic Gardens, Wild West Billy, The Chronicles of Jonah And The Whale
Amanda's Sticker Book, Enthralling Realms, Crime Stories, Bloom!, Fruit Locker, The Trials of Olympus, Rat and Louie, The Voice From Heaven, The Chronicles of Noah's Ark, The Enchanting Islands, Alice and the Magic Gardens, Wild West Billy, The Chronicles of Jonah And The Whale
I recommend this game!
Can you find your sister and save the kingdom?
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 25 found this review helpful
ONE THING'S FOR SURE, THAWING OUT YOUR TWIN SISTER'S GONNA BE TOUGH!
PostedMarch 7, 2018
pennmom36
fromWhy did both children get banished if only one had been cursed?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I think Amax Interactive has lost their way in the HOPA darkness. I actually had high hopes that they would be able to pull these older game series from ERS out of the slump, but sadly, they're spiraling downhill. I wish they would just slow down production, and pour their heart and soul into a single game, instead of releasing one game after another, at a breakneck speed, quality over quantity. I understand that they probably have a different team for each of the series, but it just appears that they are trying to rely on pleasing the few not the masses. They have tried a few new features here and there, and I have to give them credit for trying, and I will also admit that the hand drawn graphics have improved by leaps and bounds!
One of the biggest issues I have with all Amax Interactive games, is actually a tech issue. I have to first go into my computer's display options, and reset the screen resolution, and of course reset it again when I exit the game. I can also choose to play their games in a windowed mode, which ends up being a teeny tiny 8 x 8 window. If I don't jump through all these hoops, the screen doesn't automatically adjust to my 27" monitor, and the game is so stretched out, that it's impossible to access any objects on either side of my screen. I even have a difficult time trying to find the game menu option tab, if I choose to play in a windowed mode. I have played a ton of games, and I own a ton of games, and there is not one single game I've played that does this, from any other dev, it only happens on Amax games, and not just one or two games here and there, it's the same scenario with all Amax games in every series they make!
Because I didn't feel entertained by any facet of the game, I really don't recommend this game, and I would strongly urge you to try the demo before buying it. In case you're still interested in the game, here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
I know it's just a game, but I have a problem with the storyline on so many different levels. First of all, the King and Queen give birth to twin girls, and ONE of the precious little infants supposedly has the mark of a curse near her tiny little heart. Does the King and Queen defy all odds and agree to love and raise their children the same, even though the one has a birthmark? Do they put aside their superstitions and agree that only a parents love can overcome any evil their child MAY have? Nope! They give away BOTH children, one condemned to a life of imprisonment under a frozen lake, the other to be raised hush hush by a nanny in a monastery? (who obviously doesn't do a good job) Fast forward 25 years and surprise! Both children are suffering, and must find a way to reunite. Could be a happy ending, who knows, but how is it that a newborn baby was comatose for the first 25 years of her life, yet the moment she snaps to, she can walk, talk and reason?
I wasn't particularly impressed with the collectible Spells offered within the Collector's Edition version, that's mainly because I'm not impressed with the battle type Match 3 games that they are designed for. And also because I want to play Mini Games and Puzzles in a HOPA game, if I want to play a Match 3 game, I'll buy and play a Match 3 game.
The Hidden Object Scenes were just okay for me, although I did like the challenge of the HOP with all the skeletons. There are Interactive List item finds, Fragment Finds and scenes requiring you to replace items into their logical location.
The Mini Games are a bit too simplistic, some of which are more frustrating than skill based. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Find and select identical runes by selecting two skulls at a time.
2) Use the top and bottom runes to recreate the symbols in the center. (click until they turn green, that easy)
3) Use directional arrows to figure out the path to take. Three wrong selections before filling the meter requires an extra step (see # 4)
4) Click on the bar when it passes through each lighted cell.
5) Repeat the sequence.
6) Select the deadbolts to release them, clicking on one may affect others.
7) Select and place banner fragments that are next to each other, scrolling up and down the length of the banner.
8) Match 3 or more tokens in a row in a Match 3 battle type game. This is where you will use your collected "Skills" which can block enemies once, remove a vertical line, or remove a 4 square area on the board for example. You can choose 3 skills to use per game.
9) Catch your sisters hand by clicking fast, really? What happens if you don't?
The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 7 Screensavers, 7 Movie Videos, 15 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 19 re-playable Mini Games, 5 Achievements to earn, 12 Skills to collect and use in the Match 3 battles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
SPIRITS OF MYSTERY GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Amber Maiden (January 5-2012) 4.2
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-2012) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-2012) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-2013) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-2015) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-2016) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-2017) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-2017) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-2017) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) 2.8
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-2012) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-2012) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-2013) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-2015) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-2016) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-2017) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-2017) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-2017) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) 2.8
Amax Interactive Games
Spirits of Mystery, PuppetShow, Dark Tales, Redemption Cemetery, Grim Facade, Haunted Legends, Gothic Fiction, Maestro, Shadow Wolf Mysteries, Hidden Wonders of the Depths, Dragon's Abode, Many Years Ago
Spirits of Mystery, PuppetShow, Dark Tales, Redemption Cemetery, Grim Facade, Haunted Legends, Gothic Fiction, Maestro, Shadow Wolf Mysteries, Hidden Wonders of the Depths, Dragon's Abode, Many Years Ago
I don't recommend this game.
Outsmart a god in a thrilling showdown of wits! Featuring drop-dead gorgeous visuals and a story that will keep you in stitches!
Overall rating
4
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5
29 of 31 found this review helpful
MAYBE I DO NEED A STRATEGY GUIDE!
PostedMarch 7, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Loki isn't really a god? He is a Jotun, also known as a giant, who has the ability to shapeshift into almost any living entity!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Incredible Dracula is one of my personal top 5 Time Management series games. The graphics are always fantastic, the storylines are always unique and really funny, and the tasks themselves are unusual, and never monotonous. However, I didn't like that they substituted donuts for the blood donalds as food, which was the most unique type of food resource, and it added to the sarcastic humor aspect in my opinion.
I'm not a huge fan of Collector's Edition versions offered in a game other than a HOPA, I never saw the need for a Strategy Guide, until I got to level 7 in this Standard Edition version. I played the level 3 times, and everytime, I ended up missing 1 tube of glue, and without that last glue, I couldn't combine the items to make the gloves, which meant I couldn't grab the purple berry flower, which I needed to be able to combine the second task! I know I'm doing something in the wrong order, because I made it past level 7 in the Collector's Edition version (without referring to the SG)
After the third attempt, I started thinking that perhaps I do see the need for a Strategy Guide. With that being said, I've always said, that I would LOVE to see a hint feature offered within a TM game, for moments just like what I experienced. Sometimes all I want is a nudge in the right direction, a hint pointing to the next step, that perhaps I'm not seeing, versus a step by step playbook so to speak. I have been waiting patiently for this Standard Edition version to be released, but now I'm questioning my strategy about the need for the strategy guide!
The good news is that at least with the CE version, it also offers collectible figurines and presents that have stickers, which actually adds a little bit of challenge, especially if played in Multi-Click or Normal mode with time constraints. I'm still on the fence with which version to buy, but Game of Gods is definitely worthy of a purchase, whichever version you prefer. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version (or side of the fence) is right for you:)
Incredible Dracula has returned with another Incredible Time Management game! In the first episode, Chasing Love, Count Dracula was looking for love in all the wrong places, aka, internet dating services. He was expecting a beautiful woman, instead he got a very large aggressive woman and had to do everything in his power to flee from her, but Princess was persistent, and eventually caught her man.
In the second episode,The Last Call, The Incredible Dracula is no longer a bachelor, he's a family man thanks to his online dating stalker, Princess. The Count soon finds trouble in paradise, when people start to become hypnotized after using their cell phones. The Count and the Princess hit the road, together to search for answers while destroying billboards and other technology responsible for zombifying everyone. (except for Rufus of course)
In episode three, Family Secrets, poor Count Dracula never seems to catch a break, and has to catch a monster if he wants enjoy some peace and quiet, at his humble abode. Dracula's entire family, have packed their bags, and moved into his castle, all because Dracula purchased HIM when he was just a boy, and HE had escaped! The Count is forced to pack his bags, and hit the road again, to find the beast, or deal with the invasion of his very needy family, in his own castle!
In this fourth episode, Game of Gods, The Fanged One, has let his compulsiveness get the better of him, when Loki, the trickster God of Mischief, challenges him to a game. Now the Count has managed to become part of the game, and doesn't even know the rules! (he could probably use a Strategy Guide) It's game on, for Dracula and his faithful undead cohort Rufus!
In the Collector's Edition version, there are several extra's which may make a big difference when deciding on which version to purchase. Each scene has a Collectible Figurine, and some of the scenes also have a wrapped Present which contain a collectible sticker. I always look for the collectibles before I click on anything, which will automatically start the timer. The CE also has 26 Trophies available, which are achievements you earn for doing random tasks during the game. I usually read over the Trophy requirements before playing a new game to see what needs to be done differently in order to earn all of the achievements.
The Collector's Edition version has 26 Trophy Achievements to earn, 8 Wallpapers, 5 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 30 collectible Presents with Stickers, 60 collectible Figurines (one in each scene) a Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.Enjoy!
INCREDIBLE DRACULA GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Chasing Love (November 3-2015) 4.3
2-The Last Call (April 30-2016) 4.2
3-Family Secrets (January 17-2017) 4.6
4-Game of Gods (January 16-2018) 3.3
2-The Last Call (April 30-2016) 4.2
3-Family Secrets (January 17-2017) 4.6
4-Game of Gods (January 16-2018) 3.3
by: New Bridge Games
by: Alawar Entertainment Inc.
by: Alawar Entertainment Inc.
NEW BRIDGE GAMES AVAILABLE
Incredible Dracula, Mosaic Game of Gods, Nonograms: Wolf's Stories, Mahjong: Wolf's Stories, The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest, Riddles of the Mask, Magic Griddlers, Carnival Mahjong, Mahjong Magic Journey, Mosaics Galore
Incredible Dracula, Mosaic Game of Gods, Nonograms: Wolf's Stories, Mahjong: Wolf's Stories, The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest, Riddles of the Mask, Magic Griddlers, Carnival Mahjong, Mahjong Magic Journey, Mosaics Galore
I recommend this game!
Play fun match 3 levels and earn Petdollars to buy Kitty beautiful clothes!
Overall rating
1
/
5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THESE GAMES COULDN'T GET ANY SAPPIER, MY PRETTY KITTY COMES ALONG
PostedMarch 6, 2018
pennmom36
fromHere kitty kitty kitty meet My Pretty Puppy...ta dah!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This is yet another sappy, sticky sweet Match 3 game from Intersol Games. This is the same devs who delivered Mystery Loss, Pretty Snails, Dress Cake, Flying Fish, Owl Rescue, Penguin Rescue, Tale Spin, Snoopy Snails, and about a half a dozen other cutsie Match 3 Games. I have to agree with one of the other reviewers who said "Should be in children's category or free to play" As a matter of fact, you may recognize some of the above mentioned games from facebook. Ironically, Intersol Games motto is "we create FREE to play games and entertainment projects!" I can't imagine wanting to waste a coupon code on this game, let alone paying full price for this game.
You can choose to play in a Normal mode, or Relaxed mode, which has unlimited moves and time constraints. Usually these games offer quests that unlock every few levels that involve finding a not so hidden object, located on the level map. However, on My Pretty Kitty, you get to make your Kitty Pretty, ta dah! This feature is so exciting, it makes me want to walk around all day saying ta dah! Answer the phone..hello, ta dah! Do the dishes, ta dah! Glad you're home honey...ta dah! ...Let the dogs out...ta dah! Play My Pretty Kitty...NO ta dah!
This is a Limited Moves, Swap type Match 3 game, which in itself isn't a horrible game, but it's just a silly,game with large cutesie and colorful icons, and of course making large matches will give you a bonus tile such as directional row or column blasters.
The "Kitty" needs to be taken care, and kept happy. If she wants fed, you have to feed her, basically whatever kitty wants, kitty must have. If you make her 100% happy, she will reward you with coins. With said coins you can buy 100% happy kitty some new clothes (apparently she's not wearing any at the start) new shoes, new shirt, new skirt and even a beautiful new bow. I'm not sure what happens when 100% happy kitty isn't 100% happy, but I can assure you, I didn't stick around to see what happens when 100% happy kitty gets 100% angry...ta dah!
I don't recommend this game.
Help Penny out of the time portal by solving new mosaic puzzles!
Overall rating
4
/
5
18 of 23 found this review helpful
THEY'VE ADDED A NEW FEATURE BUT IT'S NOT REALLY A NEW FEATURE
PostedMarch 6, 2018
pennmom36
fromIs Penny related to Uncle Aaron? How long has this poor penguin been missing?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Cousin Penny discovered some new colors, but got stuck in the portal in the process! Those ever so adventurous penguins have once again embarked on a journey, to find cousin Penny, and the key to unlocking some brand new colors!
I love griddler games, and Fantasy Mosaics are among my favorite's in this genre.....but. For starters, I'd like to see the devs add more of a storyline, one that continues with each chapter, because just adding a new (and kind of lame) statue that makes no sense and has nothing to do with the theme, is getting old.
I do like that the devs are starting to listen to us, or realize they have some real competition lately, so they are attempting to liven it up with a different feature or two. I say different, because it's not really a new, cutting edge feature, it's just a different approach! They have simply locked some of the colors, (until you fill in a certain set of the available colors which is initially 1-2 available colors) in an attempt to make the griddlers more challenging. This feature would be awesome, but in attempt to ease us into the new feature, they made the puzzles far to easy to solve!
They have actually added two new features, the second one is a choice of 5 different tile sets, ranging in color vibrancy and styles. This feature has been standard within the Rainbow Mosaics series which offers twice as many, including unusual shapes like lego pieces, and they have a solid storyline throughout the game, so again, I'm just not that impressed with the flat dull options offered. The Eye feature has returned, which allows you to hide the grid to get a look at the puzzle without all the lines. Fantasy Mosaics 1-4 only offered single colored puzzles, and the introduction of 6 colors wasn't introduced until FM 16, and really with the exception of adding the Stars for not using Hints within the last few games, this is the first time they have added anything new in the last 11 games offered!
You can earn a Gold trophy if you make no mistakes, a Silver trophy if you make one mistake and a Bronze trophy if you make two mistakes. You will also earn up to three gold Stars if you don't use any hints, one star is deducted each time you use a hint. Therefore, it is possible to make a mistake or two but still earn 3 stars as long as you don't use any available hints.
The game may seem complicated if you're new to this genre, but it really is an easy game to learn. There are groups of numbers located on each column and row of the grid, each group of numbers must be separated by at least one blank or crossed off cell. Sometimes it's easier to figure out where numbers can't possibly fit to reduce the amount of cells and narrow the playing field down a bit. Some cells contain bonuses such as extra hints, extra mistakes allowed or an extra pickax which allows you to choose which cell you want a hint on. There is a Sun icon as well that when fully charged, will give you a mega hint, filling in or crossing off a 3x3 area of your choice.
I'm still a fan of the Fantasy Mosaics series, they are always based upon logic, which isn't always the case with similar games. The pictures are always easily recognized, and they always seem to come up with a wide range of colors, so happy griddling and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Experience a steampunk hidden object adventure full of gothic horror and fascinating puzzles!
Overall rating
4
/
5
51 of 66 found this review helpful
WHAT'S DEAR DADDY TRYING TO HIDE?
PostedMarch 6, 2018
pennmom36
from"I need to get there somehow" Walk! it's in eye's view, right up the hill!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
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?
Well this storyline has certainly been done before, but I really enjoyed playing the demo and will most certainly buy it during a BOGO sale. There are 6 Chapters + Bonus Chapter (The Past Forgiven) and each scene in this Collector's Edition version has a Morphing Father Trace Object, which is my favorite feature, there is a gadget, a Vision Ring that helps Scarlett invision past events.
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) Vision Ring puzzle of rotating honeycomb shaped puzzle pieces to complete the image.
2) Swap the tiles so that each column and row has only one identical tile.
3) Slide the copper plate to the opposite side in a game similar to blocks (repeat x3)
4) Vision Ring game where you 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) Connect the broken vase pieces by clicking to rotate and then placing in the correct places.
8) Find the correct climbing points.
This 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, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
WORLD LOOM GAMES AVAILABLE:
Scarlett Mysteries*Lost Grimoires*Scarlett Mysteries*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*Scarlett Mysteries*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
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*
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 recommend this game!