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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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When a Myth Seekers agent goes missing, you're called in to discover the truth in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
18 of 23 found this review helpful
THE CHAPTERS REMAIN IN THE SAME AREA TOO LONG WHICH MAKES IT BORING AT TIMES
PostedMarch 4, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Mt. Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe? It has erupted more than 50 times, but its most famous eruption, in 79 A.D. completely preserved the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under 13-20 ft of ash & rock!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
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I really enjoyed this new series addition, but after the demo, the chapters are so long, that I grew bored midway through each chapter. There are only 4 chapters, but most of the chapters are stretched out too much with meaningless tasks and a lot of back and forth, find this here go back there etc. The chapters are so long, they take up about 15 or more pages in the SG. (included in the CE version) I've always said that I'd rather play a short game that packs a punch with the plot, than to play a long game that is filled with little to do with the plot and a lot to do with meaningless tasks.
One of the other reviewers mentions the fact that between some tasks such as mini games or while switching to the next location, it takes a while. That is the case here, and I might add, that you're left staring at a blank black screen which seems to take forever. But I suppose that's just being nitpicky. The bottom line is, if you enjoy Roman Mythology, this is a great game, just keep in mind that it does get a little boring at times because you are in one area way too long in my opinion, I'd much rather move on to the next scene to keep my attention. I'm a fan of CE bling, so as usual, I recommend that version over this SE version, but here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
Agent Phillip Miller was working on a top secret mission when he mysteriously vanished. Foul play is suspected to be responsible for his sudden disappearance, so The Myth Seekers have assigned a new recruit to follow his trail. Agent Miller had been trying to locate the mythological Hammer belonging to the Roman God, Vulcan. Myths tell the story of a legendary blacksmith to the gods, who became crippled when he was cast to Earth by his own mother at birth, a legendary blacksmith, with a legendary Hammer. Think these gods never existed? Think again! Very few know the truth about fairy tales from bygone eras, and even fewer know the real truth of why The Myth Seekers exist!
At first, I thought this game was going to be a poor attempt at replicating Myths of the World, because it starts out almost the same way. (the voice that says this myth takes place yada yada yada) But I soon realized that this game was different, it's kind of a cross between Myths of the World and New York Mysteries. It takes place in the 1920's, and you play the role of a new Myth Seekers agent, Amelia, who has been tasked with picking up where missing Agent Miller left off before his disappearance, and of course, there are puzzles to solve and decode to peel back the layers of conspiracies and paranoias.
Sunward Games has done an amazing job with the graphics and the story, but I did notice the games to be a bit too simple at times. I love it when I see fresh blood enter the HOPA world, Sunworld has given us some great games in the past (The Secret Order & Endless Fables) and I HOPe to see more coming down the BF pike (or is it stream?) As far as a CE version goes, I think the CE version fits the bill, because there are Collectibles and Morphing Objects offered along with the usual Achievements, Wallpapers, and re-playable puzzles etc.
The Hidden Object Scenes vary with each new scene, and there is an alternative Pair game where you match related pairs. Some of the Mini Games, in my opinion, would qualify as a Hidden Object Scene, but are clearly listed as a Mini Game. If I had to complain, I would say that they should have more objects to find, because they are kind of short. There are even FROG finds, where you must find several fragments that are listed in 3 sections, and each section goes together to form one useful inventory item, once all pieces have been found. I really enjoyed the Progressive, Interactive HOP, where you find one object, and then place that object in the scene logically, which exposes the next interactive object and so forth.
The Mini Games as I stated earlier, are a bit too simplistic, but that's probably just me, I don't mind easy puzzles, or hard puzzles for that matter, but I do prefer puzzles that require me to use my brain, not just completing a puzzle by instinct because there's a pattern or because I've done the same exact puzzle so many times before, that I could solve it in my sleep (does that make sense?) Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Swap the books so that the images on the spines form a complete picture. This is repeated on two more puzzles as the scene scrolls to the following two shelves.
2) Rotate Hexagonal tiles to complete the image and learn the story of Vulcan, in a set of different pictures.
3) Place items correctly on the table, using the sketch as reference.
4) Find and replace objects logically to uncover the first-aid kit (once you find the kit, you will bandage the victims head, pay attention to his torn and tattered white shirt, before bandaging and afterwards, it's a miracle I tell ya!)
5) Move the fireball to the door on the right, making sure you pass through all points only one time.
6) Follow the pattern on the clue so that only the darkened pins stick out, moving one pin may affect another.
7) In a two part puzzle, first rotate the rings to align the pattern correctly. Then swap the inner circles to match the symbols above their frames.
The Collector's Edition version has 8 Background Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 6 Movie Cutscenes, 6 Character pictures and bios, 8 re-playable Mini Games and Hidden Object Scenes, 18 Achievements to earn (9 story based/9 skill based) 13 Morphing Objects, 15 Collectibles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A new time-tripping adventure with 120 unique griddler challenges!
Overall rating
1
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5
31 of 35 found this review helpful
Ted and P.E.T. 2 Just As B.O.R.I.N.G. As Ted and P.E.T. 1
PostedMarch 3, 2018
pennmom36
fromAnd that list doesn't reflect the 1,2,3,4...525 editions of practically all the games made!
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
Storyline
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5
I love a good Griddler game, and I can appreciate that this game seems to be based upon logic, but there's just nothing exciting about it, in fact it's downright boring!
There's no storyline, even though the synopsis leads you to believe there is, and the features are all the same as the last one. In fact the features are the same as all games offered by 8 Floor Games.
There are 6 eras or locations and each location has 20 levels. You can earn up to 3 stars per level, a star is deducted for each mistake, you can replay the levels. You need to earn at least 1 star to unlock the next level, and a specified amount of stars to unlock the next location.
Some cells have Coins that can be used in the shop to buy the right to make a mistake x3, start out with 2 hints, or refill the hints on that level, for a ridiculous amount of coins, up to 10,000 coins!
I'm not a fan of the games offered by this dev. They offer a gazillion games, and the only thing they do differently from one game to the next, is change the title. They have an eye-popping array of games offered, again they are basically the same game in each genre. Here's the massive list of games they offer:
8 FLOOR GAMES AVAILABLE
Solitaire Ted & P.E.T*Picross Ted & P.E.T*Griddlers Ted & P.E.T*1001 Jigsaw Earth Chronicles*Alice's Patchwork*Asian Riddles*Asian Mahjong*Caribbean Jigsaw*Caribbean Mahjong*Christmas Mahjong*Christmas Griddlers*Christmas Patchwork*Chronicles of Witches and Warlocks*DayD Mayhem*Detective Riddles*Dino Rage Defense*Easter Riddles*Egypt Picross*Egypt Solitaire*Elly's Cake Cafe*Fairytale Griddlers*Fairytale Mosaics*Fill and Cross Trick or Treat*Fill and Cross Royal Riddles*Fill and Cross Christmas Riddles*Fill and Cross World Contest*Forty Defense*Gems of the Aztec*Gnomes Garden*Griddlers Beach Season*Griddlers Victorian Picnic*Halloween Night Mahjong*Halloween Patchwork*Halloween Riddles*Holiday Jigsaw Christmas/Easter/Halloween/Thanksgiving/Valentine's Day*Holiday Mosaics Christmas/Halloween Puzzles*Holiday Solitaire Easter*Iron Heart*Iron Sea Defenders/Jigsaw Boom*Jigsaw Puzzle Beach Season/Women's Day*Knight's Solitaire*Lost Artifacts*Magic Griddlers*Mahjong Business Style*Mahjong Christmas*Mahjong Royal Towers*Mahjong Valentine's Day*Mahjong World Contest*Medieval Defenders*Mosaics Galore*Mysteries of the Undead Cursed Island*Mystery Solitaire*Pirate Jigsaw*Pirate Mosaic Puzzle*Pirates Solitaire*Portal of Evil*Royal Defense*Royal Gems*Royal Jigsaw*Sakura Day Mahjong*Santa's Toy Factory Nonograms*Solitaire Beach Season*Solitaire Christmas/Solitaire Doodle God*Solitaire Christmas/Halloween*Solitaire Halloween Story*Solitaire Jack Frost*Solitaire Legend of the Pirates*Solitaire Match 2 Cards Valentine's Day*Solitaire Victorian Picnic*Spooky Mahjong*True Detective Solitaire*Valentines Day Griddlers
Solitaire Ted & P.E.T*Picross Ted & P.E.T*Griddlers Ted & P.E.T*1001 Jigsaw Earth Chronicles*Alice's Patchwork*Asian Riddles*Asian Mahjong*Caribbean Jigsaw*Caribbean Mahjong*Christmas Mahjong*Christmas Griddlers*Christmas Patchwork*Chronicles of Witches and Warlocks*DayD Mayhem*Detective Riddles*Dino Rage Defense*Easter Riddles*Egypt Picross*Egypt Solitaire*Elly's Cake Cafe*Fairytale Griddlers*Fairytale Mosaics*Fill and Cross Trick or Treat*Fill and Cross Royal Riddles*Fill and Cross Christmas Riddles*Fill and Cross World Contest*Forty Defense*Gems of the Aztec*Gnomes Garden*Griddlers Beach Season*Griddlers Victorian Picnic*Halloween Night Mahjong*Halloween Patchwork*Halloween Riddles*Holiday Jigsaw Christmas/Easter/Halloween/Thanksgiving/Valentine's Day*Holiday Mosaics Christmas/Halloween Puzzles*Holiday Solitaire Easter*Iron Heart*Iron Sea Defenders/Jigsaw Boom*Jigsaw Puzzle Beach Season/Women's Day*Knight's Solitaire*Lost Artifacts*Magic Griddlers*Mahjong Business Style*Mahjong Christmas*Mahjong Royal Towers*Mahjong Valentine's Day*Mahjong World Contest*Medieval Defenders*Mosaics Galore*Mysteries of the Undead Cursed Island*Mystery Solitaire*Pirate Jigsaw*Pirate Mosaic Puzzle*Pirates Solitaire*Portal of Evil*Royal Defense*Royal Gems*Royal Jigsaw*Sakura Day Mahjong*Santa's Toy Factory Nonograms*Solitaire Beach Season*Solitaire Christmas/Solitaire Doodle God*Solitaire Christmas/Halloween*Solitaire Halloween Story*Solitaire Jack Frost*Solitaire Legend of the Pirates*Solitaire Match 2 Cards Valentine's Day*Solitaire Victorian Picnic*Spooky Mahjong*True Detective Solitaire*Valentines Day Griddlers
I don't recommend this game.
Ghastly murders in Whitechapel foreshadow the return of the Red Queen!
Overall rating
5
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5
134 of 199 found this review helpful
LONDON WAS BRUTAL BACK IN THE DAY HOW DID ANYONE SURVIVE?
PostedMarch 3, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that the real Dracula (Vlad) was avenging his father's cruel death in the beginning. Not certain who was involved, he invited all of the noblemen to a feast, where his soldiers rushed in and impaled all 500 men! and so it began...
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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5
The insidious Red Queen has finally met her demise, (or has she?) so Master Hawkes can finally breathe a sigh of relief, now that the foggy streets of London are once again safe. The Vermillion Watch remains vigilant, quietly blending into London's society of elites, secretly gathering intelligence, and always keeping tabs on suspicious behaviors. Perhaps the Vermillion Watch let their guard down prematurely, or perhaps tonight's strange occurrence, was too unfathomable for the human mind to comprehend. Tonight, an Evil has been awakened, always vigilant and capable of secretly blending into London's society as a means to gather intelligence. An Evil with an insatiable appetite......for blood!
This is the exact storyline Vermillion Watch needs to adhere to, the Jekyll & Hyde, Jack the Ripper, Burke & Hare, Eleanor Pearcey, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, Dr. William Palmer, Mary Ann Cotton kind of legendary serial killers of 19th century London, NOT the Wizard of Oz american scenario! The streets of London were brutal in Victorian London, it doesn't mean the game has to be brutal, but Dracula sure makes for an interesting subject now doesn't it!
This Collector's Edition version has some CE bling, with the usual wallpapers, music, movies, achievements, replayable mini games and hop's, strategy guide and bonus chapter. Other than those staple features, the only collectibles are fairly large not so hidden Drops, and of course Morphing Objects offered only within the HOP's (PLEASE LISTEN EIPIX...most players want morphs in each scene, you can keep them in the HOP's just add them to each scene for a perfect CE game!) I'd probably even be willing to pay a buck or two more if a game had some killer morphs, something very challenging such as those offered within the earlier Dark Parable games, that were non-linear and didn't morph until triggered by an action in a different scene! (now that was creative)
The Hidden Object Scenes a wee bit scarce in the demo, but there are supposedly 24 in total. Most of the HOP's are List finds, some have slight Interactions required such as opening something or moving an object out of the way. There are also Multiple finds, Keywords in Sentence finds and Sketched picture finds. Each HOP has 1 Morphing Object to find in the CE version, as no alternate puzzle offered.
The Mini Games are decent, and range from easy to medium difficulty. as so far, they haven't offered those dreaded, clicking on one may affect others, kind of frustrating puzzles! Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Assemble the machine to match the schematics, by rotating cubes.
2) Stack discs with various hole locations onto the bases with vertical rods of varying heights, in the correct sequence.
3) Select directional arrows to push rows and columns until each row has identical colored horseshoes.
4) Adjust the legs of several horse statues to match the picture which can be overlayed on top of the statue for reference.
5) Select the correct partial labels and then the correct bottle to complete the label.
6) Click on the cylinder pins to match the pattern on the music sheet reference, repeat x3
7) Repeat the sequence of piano notes by watching the direction of the opposing players eye movement.
8) Rotate rings on 3 different discs to create the 3 different symbols shown, on each disc to unlock them.
9) Click to search around the room through the keyhole to find the correct object, red rings indicate you aren't close, yellow rings indicate you are close, green rings turn bright green and align to indicate the object has been located.
This Collector's Edition version has 9 Wallpapers, 9 Concept Art pictures, 9 Developer before & after split pictures, 12 Music Soundtracks, 7 Movie Cutscenes, 24 re-playable Hidden Object Puzzles, 29 re-playable Mini Games, 15 Achievements to earn, a Souvenir Room, 42 collectible Hidden Drops, 24 Morphing Objects within the Hidden Object Puzzles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
VERMILLION WATCH GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1 -Moorgate Accord (June 23-2016) 3.8
2- Fleshbound (December 31-2016) 3.6
3- Order Zero (August 5-2017) 3.6
4-In Blood (March 3-2018) n/a
2- Fleshbound (December 31-2016) 3.6
3- Order Zero (August 5-2017) 3.6
4-In Blood (March 3-2018) n/a
by: Eipix Entertainment
EIPIX ENTERTAINMENT GAMES:
Vermillion Watch*Danse Macabre*Saga of the Nine Worlds*Mystery Case Files*Dead Reckoning*Hidden Expedition*Phantasmat*Amaranthine Voyage*Dark Parables*Sea of Lies*Final Cut*Off The Record*Fearful Tales*Myths of the World
Vermillion Watch*Danse Macabre*Saga of the Nine Worlds*Mystery Case Files*Dead Reckoning*Hidden Expedition*Phantasmat*Amaranthine Voyage*Dark Parables*Sea of Lies*Final Cut*Off The Record*Fearful Tales*Myths of the World
I recommend this game!
Can you survive the island and save your brother?
Overall rating
4
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5
42 of 48 found this review helpful
IT GETS EVEN BETTER AFTER THE DEMO
PostedMarch 2, 2018
pennmom36
fromDidn't Stephen Hawking warn these guys not too fool with Mother Nature?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
5
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5
This game has a really interesting plot that thickens after the demo, which is really rare nowadays! I find that most games lately, have a pretty decent demo that peaks right at the end of the demo, but then just drags until the very last chapter, and sometimes it doesn't ever get better. But The Forsaken Island held my attention, in fact, there were several times, that I kept playing just a little bit longer, when I had other things I had to get done other than playing a game, because I wanted to learn the how's and why's! I'm a fan of the Collector's Edition bling, so I prefer the CE version over this Standard Edition version. Here's a recap of my review, to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
Three years ago, there was an accident at the Corp Tex facility on Ambrose Island, rendering the environment extremely toxic. Drones deployed to search for survivors, were unable to detect any signs of life, so everyone is presumed to be dead, including your brother Mark, that is, until an emergency beacon was activated less than 12 hours ago! How was anyone able to survive for three years in a toxic environment? Better question is, who or what is the survivor!?
Welcome back Mad Head Games!! Thanks for returning to your Shadowplay roots, with another amazing game that tops the creep charts. At one point in the game, I actually jumped because I was startled by an action in this game. This has NEVER happened to me before EVER! I will even go as far as to say that this game has by far, the best cliffhanger demo ending, an ending that leaves you hanging, an ending that entices you to click the "buy now" icon as fast as you can.
The Hidden Object Scenes are decent, but nothing special, nothing new is offered, then again, I'm rarely impressed by HOP's anymore, because the objects seem to be less and less hidden as time goes by. There is a Morphing Object within the main HOP's in the Collector's Edition version, a feature that would make me jump for joy, IF they were offered in each location scene of the main game, NOT within just the HOP's Some of the HOP's require you to locate 4 items that will then open up an Interactive List find, and some where the items found move aside to expose a puzzle fragment, as well as Silhouetted Shape finds, or combinations of both types of HOP's. There are several Zoom Zone HOP's that have just a handful of Silhouetted Shape finds, but at least in the demo, there are no alternate puzzles offered to play instead of the HOP's. There are also Keywords in Sentence finds, but they are categorized as Mini Games not HOP's.
The Hidden Object Scenes are decent, but nothing special, nothing new is offered, then again, I'm rarely impressed by HOP's anymore, because the objects seem to be less and less hidden as time goes by. There is a Morphing Object within the main HOP's in the Collector's Edition version, a feature that would make me jump for joy, IF they were offered in each location scene of the main game, NOT within just the HOP's Some of the HOP's require you to locate 4 items that will then open up an Interactive List find, and some where the items found move aside to expose a puzzle fragment, as well as Silhouetted Shape finds, or combinations of both types of HOP's. There are several Zoom Zone HOP's that have just a handful of Silhouetted Shape finds, but at least in the demo, there are no alternate puzzles offered to play instead of the HOP's. There are also Keywords in Sentence finds, but they are categorized as Mini Games not HOP's.
The Mini Games are actually entertaining, and for the most part, are fairly easy to solve on the first attempt. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select a button to move the dial either 3 spaces clockwise or 2 spaces counterclockwise, to land on each symbol shown on the clue.
2) Select arrows to move the spheres into their matching colored disks.
3) Repeat the sequence of images lighting in the order shown.
4) Select a series of numbers that equal the sum shown, by clicking highlighted available numbers, and ending with the highlighted red button on the bottom right corner.
5) Swap fragments to fit correctly into their matching patterned slots.
6) Select matching pairs of symbols (MH does love their symbols)
7) There are several story based puzzles that require you to find items that match the keywords shown in each paragraph of the story.
The Collectors Edition version has 4 Wallpapers and Concept Art pictures, 6 Music Soundtracks, an Ultimate Puzzle, replayable Hidden Object Scenes, a Showcase Room, 10 Achievements to earn, 32 collectible Spirals to find, 18 Morphing Objects within the Hidden Object Scenes, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy your stay on Fantasy/Forsaken Island!
SHADOWPLAY GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Darkness Incarnate (August 20-2016) 4.1
2-Whispers of the Past (July 27-2017) 3.4
3-The Forsaken Island (February 1-2018) 3.8
2-Whispers of the Past (July 27-2017) 3.4
3-The Forsaken Island (February 1-2018) 3.8
by: Mad Head Games
MAD HEAD GAMES AVAILABLE
Shadowplay*Wanderlust*Adam Wolfe*Rite of Passage*Nevertales*Dawn of Hope*Cadenza*Donna Brave*Fright Chasers*Beyond*Maze*Dark Realm
Shadowplay*Wanderlust*Adam Wolfe*Rite of Passage*Nevertales*Dawn of Hope*Cadenza*Donna Brave*Fright Chasers*Beyond*Maze*Dark Realm
I recommend this game!
It’s the find of a century, but will you live to tell about it?
Overall rating
4
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5
83 of 106 found this review helpful
ITS ALIENS I TELL YA! ANCIENT ALIENS
PostedMarch 1, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt? They have between 200-255 known pyramids, built by members of the Kingdom of Kush, an ancient civilization from 1070 BC to 350 AD. Egypt has only around 138!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
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5
In 1935 a strange pyramid erupted from the earth's surface in Cairo Egypt, the very next day it vanished as quickly as it arrived. This incident was nearly forgotten until 1943 when yet another mysterious pyramid tore through the hadalpelagic zone of the Atlantic Ocean, and disappeared without a trace. Two days ago, another massive pyramid made a grand entrance in the Amazons! Is someone, or something trying to make contact? Only one thing's for certain, the Archaeological Race is on, pitting two competitive sisters against one another, each one eager to find the answers to this ancient alien mystery, before the other!
Somebody's been listening! After a brief slump, Mad Head Games has clawed its way back to the top of the HOPA pile, with a brand new "ancient alien" themed sci-fi series. Because we are now a seasoned Archaeologist, we are equipped with gadgets, tools of the trade of course. I did find this feature a bit humorous because when I first opened my archaeologist tool kit, out rolled a couple of brushes, a hatchet, a trowel, and of course a Glyph Book for deciphering codes. First off, what does an archaeologist do with a hatchet, aren't they supposed to be extremely careful so as not to damage the precious findings? So then I pick up my tools that I rolled onto the ground, but not all of them, just 1 brush and the hatchet, as well as the Glyph Book, so now my kit consists of 1 book, 1 hatchet and 1 brush, as well as a picture of dear father. and not one of my rival sister who is also an archaeologist like their father. The good news is that the hatchet doesn't need sharpened by a whetstone OR oiled to remove the rust, it doesn't even need a new handle!
They're back! No, not the aliens, the famous Mad Head Games Collector's Edition hidden Spirals, 30 of them to be specific! I will say though, they seem to be a tad bit more hidden than usual, but perhaps it's because the scenery graphics are similar. Other than Morphing Objects within the Hidden Object Scenes, that's about all the bling you're going to get with this CE version.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, but kind of scarce with only 2 offered within the demo! The first demo HOP is an Interactive List find, the second one was very impressive, requiring you to find sections within the landscape of places to avoid on the map. The symbols are reference marks, and I found it to be very entertaining, and HOPe to see more of this unique twist.
The Mini Games are in abundance, some of which are new, which personally I prefer puzzles over HOP's but I know many HOP fans will be disappointed. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Rotate all 4 corner Mazes to allow the ball to travel along the path around the entire board.
2) Click to stop the target when it's inside the circle. repeat x2
3) Place symbols in the correct slots created by combining 2 partial symbols.
4) Use directional arrows to rotate the lever to corresponding symbols in the correct order according to the clue.
5) Select to stop the boot as it overlaps the beam.
6) Rotate knob to match symbols with the symbol in the center.
7) Use buttons to lower all the flaps marked with an X, clicking one button may affect others.
8) Match symbols at the bottom so they activate the circles at the top (2 puzzle shapes that interlock)
9) Adjust mirrors to direct the beam of light from the bottom left to the top right.
10) Stop the red arrow when it's in the zone of two different angles.
11) Click the buttons located around the board to release the ball at the correct moment to allow the ball to roll past the boobytraps,
This Collector's Edition has 10 Achievements, 30 Collectible Spirals, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 18 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, an Ultimate Puzzle, 7 Character Pictures, 4 Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures that unlock once you visit the scene, 10 Music Soundtracks, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
MAD HEAD GAMES AVAILABLE
Wanderlust*Adam Wolfe*Rite of Passage*Nevertales*Dawn of Hope*Cadenza*Shadowplay*Donna Brave*Fright Chasers*Beyond*Maze*Dark Realm
I recommend this game!
The forest fairies are once again in need of help! Use the magic of numbers and logic to free the captive forest creatures.
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 37 found this review helpful
BEAUTIFUL NONOGRAM PICTURES-----SOLVED LOGICALLY!
PostedFebruary 28, 2018
pennmom36
fromEver solve a Triddler?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
There have been a lot of these Mosaic, Griddler, Nonograms, Japanese Crosswords, Pic-Cross games available lately, but not all of them adhere to the basic griddler rule of thumb. The rule of thumb, is to ALWAYS use logic, and NEVER guess, to solve this type of Mosaic puzzle, yet they keep offering games that require you to guess or use their fancy fill-in features. If you prefer a classic Nonogram puzzle, this game has you covered, there are 100 multi-colored pictures and 60 mono-chromed puzzles to solve!
You've got nothing to worry about with this game however, because Forest Riddles 2 plays by the rules! There aren't any fancy power-ups, and there aren't any puzzles that can't be solved using logic. The icing on the cake, is that the pictures are colorful, and interesting. Yes, you can see the forest for the trees, for the most part, you can tell where one color ends and the next color begins, as well as distinguish the empty cells from the filled ones, and the numbers don't blend into the background. Even better, you'll have no problem distinguishing what the finished picture actually is!
You will earn 1 Star for completing the puzzle, a second Star if you don't use the Fairy (Fairies are Hints that when chosen will fly down and fill in 2 or 3 cells for you.) and a third Star if you make no mistakes, and any level can be replayed. You can choose an autoremove option that will cross off cells one by one rather than when the entire row or column has been correctly filled.
I loved the variable sized Grids, I loved the colorful, easily identifiable pictures and pleasant music, but most of all, I loved solving the puzzles with logic. This is a definite buy for me, enjoy!
FOREST RIDDLES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Forest Riddles (August 22-2016) 4.6
2-Forest Riddles 2 (February 28-2018) n/a
2-Forest Riddles 2 (February 28-2018) n/a
by: Puzzlesea Games
I recommend this game!
A young demon hunter finds herself time traveling back to ancient Egypt to wield the Gauntlet of Horus to stop an ancient deity.
Overall rating
3
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5
55 of 73 found this review helpful
WOULD'VE, COULD'VE, SHOULD'VE
PostedFebruary 27, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that in later Egyptian times, Ra was merged with the god Horus, as Ra-Horakhty. meaning Ra who is Horus of the two Horizons?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I love the Demon Hunter series, a paranormal themed game centered around Dawn, the last of her kind, a Demon Hunter! Her father was killed by an Archdemon named Ragner, and then the man who raised her, Professor Ashmore was killed. I bought this game sight unseen, because the 3 previous games were really good. After playing the demo, I was devastated, because it just doesn't seem like a Demon Hunter game. Other than the main character being Dawn, it's nothing like it's dark and creepy predecessors.
If this had been an introductory game to a new series, I may have felt differently about Riddles of Light, if it would've been an Egyptian themed game series, it could've been a really good series theme, and they really should've stuck with the dark and dreary Demon Hunter plot.
Because this game centers around the Egyption gods, Horus and Seth, you will soon become the proud owner of the infamous Gauntlet of Horus. The Gauntlet is used as a weapon to defeat the evil spirits and eventually allows you to talk with the dead in the demo, and of course this usually entails having to solve a puzzle, hidden object scene or mini game of some sort, whenever the Gauntlet begins to glow.
The story itself has several variations, the most popular version is that Horus was the son of Isis and Osiris, having a mans body and a falcons head. Horus is associated with war, light, and the sun, as well as being a patron of young men. After the death of Osiris, Isis hid her son on an island to protect him from his Uncle Set. Once he reached adulthood, Horus avenged his father's death by battling his Uncle Set (not Seth) every day for eternity, to ensure the safety of the world. In this game, Horus has waged an eternal war against Seth, the god of darkness, and Horus has a Gauntlet constructed by 5 different gods, but again, depending on the version of mythology, the magical armour was more than likely a Falcon's Claw.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Interactive List finds, Multiples of the same item finds, Keywords in sentence finds, Fragment finds, and one of my personal favorites, Interactive, Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds where you find the first item that matches the Silhouetted Shape, and then use that item back in the scene logically, which exposes the next item and so forth. Brave Giant Games has a feature in most of their HOP's that I absolutely love, there's always one object on the list that is a Morphing Object, that must be in the correct form, according to the list, before it's accepted. I know I always complain about morphs only offered within the HOP's, and I do prefer them to be offered in each location of the main game, but the reason I hate morphs that are only offered within the HOP's is because they are a separate entity. If you don't remember to look for the morph, you're out of luck because there's no way to go back to look for them. In this game, like most BG games, the morphing item is also a listed item, so you can't forget to look for the morph.
The Mini Games are subpar and too scarce for my personal tastes. Some of the mini games are actually forms of Hidden Object Games such as Keywords in Sentence finds, which make the actual mini game tally even shorter. To narrow the category down even further still, some of the tasks within zoom zones appear to be a mini game, but they don't give you any game descriptions, so I soon realized that these were tasks not puzzles, and they don't require figuring out anything because they are solved by just interacting with items. Below is a very brief list of brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Place puzzle fragments into the highlighted spaces correctly, select the piece and then click on the fragment to rotate the piece.
2) Find pairs of images that represent the Keywords on sentences. (repeated throughout the game)
3) Use the clue sheet to convert a 4 digit code into symbols.
4) Gauntlet mini game requiring you to click when the target zone turns blue, repeat 3 x's. (Repeated each time the Gauntlet is used for this particular feature, Keywords in Sentence finds games when using the Gauntlet to speak with the dead)
5) Use the reference clue to convert symbols to musical notes.
6) Use the clues shown to correctly place stone tablet equations.
7) Slide tokens to arrange the flames in a progressive order.
8) Select levers to adjust the levels of acid in each vat to access the items inside the empty tanks.
This Collector's Edition version has 12 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, re-playable Movie Cutscenes, Mini Games and Hidden Object games, 22 Achievements to Earn, 33 Collectible Stars, 4 Collectible Diamonds, a Built In Strategy Guide (which can only be accessed by clicking on the menu icon) and a Bonus Chapter.
DEMON HUNTER GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Chronicles from Beyond (April 30-2014) 3.5
2-A New Chapter (August 25-2015) 4.0
3-Revelation (April 16-2016) 4.0
4-Riddles of Light (February 27-2018) n/a
2-A New Chapter (August 25-2015) 4.0
3-Revelation (April 16-2016) 4.0
4-Riddles of Light (February 27-2018) n/a
by: Brave Giant Games
BRAVE GIANT GAMES AVAILABLE:
Demon Hunter*Noir Chronicles*Ghost Files*Queen's Quest*Hidden Investigations*Tiny Tales*Stories of Forgotten Past*Agent Walker*Tibetan Quest
Demon Hunter*Noir Chronicles*Ghost Files*Queen's Quest*Hidden Investigations*Tiny Tales*Stories of Forgotten Past*Agent Walker*Tibetan Quest
Follow Jonah as he goes from being an ordinary man to a prophet of God in this unique match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
29 of 31 found this review helpful
FIVE STARS FOR JONAH, 2 STARS FOR THE GAMEPLAY
PostedFebruary 26, 2018
pennmom36
fromThe bubble poppin' s kinda fun!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Rome
(33)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I appreciate that BF offers the occasional biblical themed game, in fact, I think there should be more (nothing offered since Chronicles of Noah's Ark in 2016) I actually really enjoyed the progressive story about Jonah, an ordinary man, chosen by God to become a prophet, and the turmoils that follow. I also thought it was a unique feature of progressing through Match 3 levels to unlock chapters of the story, instead of constructing buildings or collecting resources and power-ups.
With that being said, the Match 3 game itself, isn't at all challenging, and the tiles themselves are too similar, making them difficult to differentiate from one another. I would probably be willing to overlook this flaw, IF the game allowed you to replay the levels. I hate it when a Match 3 game scores with a 1,2 or 3 Star system, and then doesn't give you an option to replay previous levels to try to earn a better score. It does allow you to restart the current level at any point during the level, but not once you've finished the level, I could be wrong, but I searched everywhere for a map level or replay option, and came up empty handed.
To sum it all up, for my personal preference, although I loved the story, the game features have two major strikes against it, tiles that are too similar, and no replay option. I'll have to pass on this game, but Jonah and the Whale get an A+
I don't recommend this game.
Donna’s childhood friend is overwhelmed by a cursed tree that poisons everything it touches!
Overall rating
2
/
5
62 of 82 found this review helpful
WELL....I DON'T THINK THEY WERE "THINKING" LOL
PostedFebruary 25, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that there is a Spanish Tree called Mancinella (manzanilla de la muerte) which is the world's deadliest tree!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Yep, I bought this dreadful game, (CE version) but fortunately, it was during a BOGO sale. I really enjoyed the first Donna Brave: And The Strangler of Paris, so I thought I'd give this game a fair shake. I can't give a full assessment of the game in its entirety though, because try as I may, I just couldn't make it past the third chapter (5 chapters total + Bonus Chapter in the CE) it's just a whole lot of back and forthing, doing meaningless tasks that offer nothing more than filler tasks. In fact, the entire second chapter from what I can recall, told me nothing more about the plot, I knew as much about the plot entering the third chapter as I did towards the end of the demo! If you're "Brave" here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
Donna Brave could hardly wait to see her friend Kathi, after all she hasn't seen her since they hung out together at school. When Donna arrives, she is greeted by a very nervous Kathi, who explains that she needs Donna's help to solve a deadly mystery. Is it a whodunit murder mystery? Nope, its a killer tree!
Mad Head Games should have made this new series more like an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Instead, they went from a Strangler in Paris to Killer Tree Roots.To make matters worse, the graphics are horrible at times, close ups in some scenes make everything look like it was drawn for a cartoon. I'm more than a little upset that MHG dropped the ball with this uninteresting and ridiculous plot.
There are so many inconsistencies and logic fails, that one is left scratching one's head, trying to keep up with the story. For starters, the game supposedly takes place somewhere around 1923, yet Kathi is spelled with an i not a y, which I can't imagine parents in the 1900's doing. The clothes also don't seem period appropriate. I find a wooden tool box that of course is missing a handle, and I simply can't open the lid until I find a replacement. Oh looky here, an iron handle, I simply place it on the lid, and it lifts the lid with ease. Are there magnets involved here, how did it stay attached? Next up, I've got to melt some ice, do I use my matches, do I use my kerosene lantern, of course not, they won't do the job, but I can use a single match to catch a stick on fire without any fuel! Once I rescue my bestie from the killer tree, and drag her body inside, her father decides to help, so I heave Kathi's limp body into dads arms. Now dad informs me that her wounds are lethal and she has 24 hours to live. Kathi's dad has figured out the solution! I must destroy the vile death tree, or Kathi will die in less than a day! He seemed so sure she would live 24 hours, just a second ago, but now she has less than a day? If the wounds caused by the tree are fatal (and you have 24 hours to live give or take a few hours) how will it fix things if I destroy the tree? Are the wounds one and the same as the tree?
I may not like the story, but I loved the bling available in the Collector's Edition version. Each scene has a Morphing Object to find, and each HOP has one as well, now that's more like it! Each scene in the CE version also has a hidden Magnifying glass to find as well, which unlocks Bonus Content once they have all been collected, some of which are nicely blended into the scenery.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, and each HOP has a Morphing Object to find. There are Silhouetted Shape finds, Matching Pairs and scenes where you place objects into the scene instead of taking them out. There aren't a whole lot of HOP's or MG's for that matter , and there are no alternate puzzles available.
The Mini Games are far too simplistic in my opinion, and there just aren't enough of them, at least not in the demo.(probably because of all the meaningless tasks you have to do) Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Rotate tiles to create an unbroken path.
2) Swap shoes to match their silhouetted shape shoe prints.
3) Choose a card from your hand, then select however many cards necessary to equal the sum of the card in your hand. (if you choose an 8 as your hand card, you must then choose cards whose sum equal 8 such as a 5 and a 3) the first person to take use 15 or more cards wins.
4) Place animals on their correct habitat continent.
5) Rotate disks to align the images.
6) Move knights to their color coded board spots.
7) Play the piano keys in the correct order according to the clue.
DONNA BRAVE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Donna Brave: And the Strangler of Paris (August 26-2017) 4.3
2-Donna Brave: And the Deathly Tree (January 27-2018) 3.0
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Donna Brave: And the Strangler of Paris (August 26-2017) 4.3
2-Donna Brave: And the Deathly Tree (January 27-2018) 3.0
by: Mad Head Games
The Collector's Edition version has 4 Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements to earn in 3 categories each, 8 Character Gallery pictures, Card Game to play(once all Morphing Objects have been found), 28 hidden Collectible Magnifying Glasses, 47 Morphing Objects (1 in each scene and 1 in each HOP) 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
A time-traveling killer is taking out the Gray family, one by one.
Overall rating
3
/
5
28 of 35 found this review helpful
BONUS CHAPTER APPEARS TO BE THE BEST PART OF THE GAME, BUT....
PostedFebruary 25, 2018
pennmom36
fromDid you know that William Bickford invented the first Fuse in 1831, which consisted of a tube filled with gunpowder surrounded by a waterproofed varnished jute rope?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Out of all the developer's, I personally love the type of graphics Elephant Games offers. Unfortunately, it's a hit or miss when it comes to the storyline's on some of their series games. I've always enjoyed the Grim Tales series, but after playing The Time Traveler, I have to admit that this is my least favorite out of the series.
The Time Traveler is a very short game, with only 3 Chapters (plus Bonus Chapter in the CE) and the chapters themselves aren't even very long, the SG shows about 6-8 pages per chapter. The first chapter is decent, the second chapter was downright boring, but the third chapter picked back up slightly. The Bonus Chapter, however, started out with an interesting plot, all I can really say is that you and your husband Dorian have discovered that nephew Mike is missing (any more info will ruin the main game's plot) I barely got to play the BC, because I encountered an access violation and the game was terminated, so I'm not sure what that's all about yet, but it looked to be the best plot of the entire game!
My favorite feature offered in a HOPA game, is Morphing Objects, and Grim Tales always offers Morphing Objects (thank you Elephant Games for always including Morphs in your games!) So my personal preference is the Collector's Edition version, but here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
Move over Anna, there's a new Time Traveler in Town, and he's seeking revenge on everyone, well at least the Gray and McGray family members. Anna Gray and her dear ole dad, Richard, were heading to the new McGray mansion, for a family barbecue with James and Elizabeth, when Anna is forced to swerve off the road to avoid hitting a stranger. (I wonder if Anna straps the seat belt over Richard's skull?) After hoofing it to the mansion, Anna discovers a horrifying, grizzly sight, so once again, Anna must perform the sacred family ritual, that allows her to travel back in time, where hopefully, she'll be able to stop a mysterious Time Traveler from destroying her entire family!
I've always been a fan of the Grim Tales series, and I've always loved the realistic graphics that Elephant Games brings to the table. Lately, the Collector's Edition goodies have been diminishing little by little, from some of the devs, but not from this pachyderm proboscidea! Each scene in the Collector's Edition version of The Time Traveler, has a Morphing Object (yea! my favorite CE feature) and some of the scenes have collectible Puzzle Pieces to assemble a Screensaver, as well as collectible Gray & McGray family Statues, that give brief descriptions of who's who to whom.
Every time I play a new Grim Tales, I'm always left with more questions than answers, it seems. As I rummage through my (aka Anna) family photos, one is labeled Anna, Elizabeth McGray and her two sons. I have to label my own name on the photo, yet I can't label the kids names, they are just Elizabeth's two sons? Then when I arrive at the mansion, I immediately say "oh I'm too late" am I psychic as well? Shortly thereafter, I see that the Red Wine has been Cosbeyed (think about it) which turns the red wine to green. Unless I just polished off an entire bottle of wine, wouldn't I notice my red wine was now green?
I pick up a threatening memo left behind by the perp, know how I know it's from the perp? Cause he signed it....a demon from the past. Once I finally make my way inside the mansion, I discover cobwebs in every nook and cranny. They can afford a mansion, but not a maid? The mansion comes with a beautiful pond, stocked with blacktipped sharks? In the backyard, is a fireplace with a pot of boiling water. Okay, after all they were having a picnic, but no matter how many times I return, it never boils and evaporates, again okay. But the real question is, if time supposedly stands still, if everyone is "frozen" in place, and Anna is the only one that can move, why is the water boiling?
The good news is that I use the same screwdriver FOUR times just in the demo! (can't say the same for the net, which is discarded immediately, only to discover the next scene requires something similar) Later on, I come across a spiders web that I simply cannot brush away with my bare hands, but I'm totally down for picking up the wild mouse that's living in the baseboards, right next to the yucky spidersweb? [end confusion]
The Hidden Objects vary, and are nicely done, but there are no alternative games available if you're not into HOP's. There are Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and Pair finds where you move two objects at a time to find matches. There are also smaller Zoom Zone HOP's with just a handful of Silhouetted Shape objects to find.
The Mini Games are good, although nothing really new is presented. Most are easy to medium difficulty. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Swap triangles to complete the pattern, swapping vertically will rotate triangles.
2) Rotate inner and outer circles to restore the pattern.
3) Swap lock parts to match the carved dowels.
4) Arrange the fish so they will fit into their matching slots when the you press the play button.
5) Swap the footprint tokens to match their animal counterparts.
6) Swap colored elements that create connections until all connections have been closed.
7) Guide the gold golf ball to make a hole-in-one, by moving the red balls against the gates to create a path (repeat x2)
8) Turn the dial to input the correct code according to the clue.
GRIM TALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1- The Bride (August 4-2011) 3.8
2- The Legacy (January 5-2012) 4.6
3- The Wishes (July 12-2012) 4.5
4 -The Stone Queen (January 3-2013) 3.9
5 -Bloody Mary (August 1-2013) 4.3
6 -The Vengeance (May 15-2014) 4.5
7 -Color of Fright (November 6-2014) 3.8
8 -The Final Suspect (May 16-2015) 3.9
9 -Threads of Destiny (October 7-2015) 3.9
10 -The Heir (February 25-2016) 4.3
11 -Crimson Hollow (August 25-2016) 4.1
12 -Graywitch (February 2-2017) 4.0
13 -The White Lady (August 3-2017) 4.0
14-The Time Traveler (January 25-2017) 3.5
2- The Legacy (January 5-2012) 4.6
3- The Wishes (July 12-2012) 4.5
4 -The Stone Queen (January 3-2013) 3.9
5 -Bloody Mary (August 1-2013) 4.3
6 -The Vengeance (May 15-2014) 4.5
7 -Color of Fright (November 6-2014) 3.8
8 -The Final Suspect (May 16-2015) 3.9
9 -Threads of Destiny (October 7-2015) 3.9
10 -The Heir (February 25-2016) 4.3
11 -Crimson Hollow (August 25-2016) 4.1
12 -Graywitch (February 2-2017) 4.0
13 -The White Lady (August 3-2017) 4.0
14-The Time Traveler (January 25-2017) 3.5
by: Elephant Games
The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, Archives, 14 Collectible Family Statues, Morphing Objects in each scene, 18 Achievements to earn, 26 hidden Puzzle Pieces to assemble a Screensaver, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!