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- Average Rating:3.7
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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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A time-traveling killer is taking out the Gray family, one by one.
Overall rating
5
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5
141 of 176 found this review helpful
IF THEY'RE BOTH TIME TRAVELERS WON'T THEY RUN INTO EACH OTHER?
PostedJanuary 25, 2018
pennmom36
fromNo wonder Anna is single, dad's skull = awkward!
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
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
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 has a Morphing Object (yea! my favorite CE feature) and some of the scenes have collectible Puzzle Pieces to assemble a Screensaver, and 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 first, 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? Out back is the fireplace, and 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) [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) n/a
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) n/a
by: Elephant Games
This 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!
Follow the penguins into the magical world of logic puzzles and fairytales!
Overall rating
5
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5
34 of 37 found this review helpful
SOMEDAY WE'LL BE PLAYING FANTASY MOSAICS # 500
PostedJanuary 24, 2018
pennmom36
fromI'm doing the Penguin Happy Dance!
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
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Those adorable Penguins don't stay in one place very long do they? Mr. Penguin has found a magic book that has warped us once again into a beautiful, but unexplored world of logic based mosaic puzzles.
There are 6 different color bubbles to help you solve these colorful griddlers, and 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.
This is a griddler or mosaic type puzzle game (japanese crossword) where you fill in and cross off cells on various sized grids, using logic, so you'll never have to guess. (unlike some griddler games) They aren't easy puzzles to solve at times, but I love the challenge. If you are new to mosaic games, I suggest trying one of the earlier versions of Fantasy Mosaics, but the first 4 FM were only single color grids, and 6 colors weren't introduced until FM 16.
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. There is also a flower that allows you to clear away the grid, to see the mosaic with just the cells you've already filled.
The one feature that makes Fantasy Mosaics stand out from the rest of the griddler games, is the vibrant array of colors available. In this version, I think the pictures are always interesting, and I really love the way the colors pop. It can also help you solve the puzzle when you get stuck, because you can switch to another color which ultimately narrows down the available cells. Unlike many griddler games, these pictures actually make sense, because they have six different colors you know what image you have just created.
I would still like to see these devs step out of the norm, and offer some different features, other than just different colors, but once again, they have created a masterpiece, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Accompany Alicia Quatermain on her latest time-management adventure and help save the world and get the treasure!
Overall rating
5
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5
83 of 92 found this review helpful
EVEN BETTER AS A STANDARD EDITION
PostedJanuary 24, 2018
pennmom36
fromI still don't see the need for a CE version in a Time Management game!
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
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Alicia Quatermain has a whole new adventure to take us on, searching for the Stone of Fate! The Stone of Fate is believed to grant great power to whomever possesses the ancient relic, but finding the Stone is half the adventure. Alicia and her team have traveled the globe to the jungles of India, but Alicia isn't the only adventurer with an eye on the prize. A secret organization seems to be one step ahead of Alicia, sabotaging her every move, and endangering the lives of innocent people. Who will get to the treasure first?
The graphics are some of the best I've seen in a TM game. The critters are realistic, the trees actually look like trees, there are beautiful flowers and shrubs, even beautiful water lilies. I love the different quests available, such as charming snakes to make them leave. In the Collector's Edition version, each level has Treasure Chests to open, some of which have absolutely nothing inside, but that's pretty realistic once you think about it. In this Standard Edition version, you still get to collect Puzzle Pieces that will unlock an extra level once all pieces have been found.
You can play in an Easy mode with no timer, Normal or Expert modes, and if you earn expert status of 3 stars, it will help Alicia clean and decorate her grandfather's Museum. Any level can be re-played, and in the CE version you can access a Strategy Guide, if you click on the Question Mark Icon, located on the bottom left of the screen, for a step by step walkthrough for that level, which also shows the Puzzle Piece location.
The level goals are shown at the top of the screen, a meter on the left of the screen shows your level status and how much time you have left before losing a star rating. A Bonus Meter is shown on the right side of the screen that give you various bonuses such as an extra worker, speeding up the existing workers, an automatic refill of resources, or a larger sack to allow the workers to carry more resources. There are a ton of Achievements to earn, and each chapter has specific achievements available. (both versions)
I really enjoyed playing this sequel Time Management game, however, I really didn't see a need for a Collector's Edition version. I personally don't care about 6 wallpapers, I will admit that the built in Strategy Guide for each individual level, is a cool idea, but it's not worth 7 more bucks!
ALICIA QUATERMAIN GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Secrets of the Lost Treasures (May 16-2017) 3.8
2-The Stone of Fate (November 28-2017) 4.3
2-The Stone of Fate (November 28-2017) 4.3
by: Jet Dogs Studios
I recommend this game!
Help Coralina and her fairy godmother find a beautiful gown for the ball in this match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
51 of 61 found this review helpful
ANOTHER STICKY SWEET MATCH 3 EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE LAST ONES
PostedJanuary 24, 2018
pennmom36
fromEven the story itself is a sticky mess.
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
1
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5
This is yet another Limited Moves Match 3 game by Intersol, the same folks who offer Mystery Loss, Penguin Rescue, Owl Rescue, Flying Fish Quest etc. All of the features are the same, the only thing different is the title and the tiles.
You can play this game in a Normal or Relaxed mode, and you can earn up to 3 stars per level. Each level has goals given at the start, such as earning a specific amount of points in a specific amount of moves. Every third level offers a Quest to find an object on the level map.
As usual, large matches will give you a bonus, such as a Super Candy, Candy Bomb or Candy Explosion to help you clear the board. One of the features I really hate, is that you cannot make matches quickly because you have to wait until all the tiles finish dropping before making another match, and then you have to wait until all the bonuses finish exploding after the goals have been met, before moving on to the next level.
I don't recommend this game.
The harmony of Area 42 is distorted by colorful orbs. Remove the orbs and peace will be restored.
Overall rating
1
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5
40 of 45 found this review helpful
IT'S SIMILAR TO K3Y BUT BORING
PostedJanuary 22, 2018
pennmom36
fromIt's a good thing I chose fantastic graphics!
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
1
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5
I usually love physics based games, but this game wasn't all that fun. I found it amusing that I had to choose my graphics setting at the start, because the graphics are pretty basic, just look at the pictures shown above. The marbles are just flat colored circles with no depth, and the colors are just as flat.
To play this game, you need to click on the shooter marble and hold the mouse button down, drag the marble down, aim using the dotted line as a guide, and let go of the mouse button to shoot. The goal is to hit at least 2 other similar colored balls to remove them. One feature I didn't like with this game, is that when marbles fall when you hit them and bump into alike colors, those marbles don't count and don't get removed until they are hit by the shooter marble.
They added to the challenge by adding moving platforms, gates and even scoops that gently scoop up a pile of the so called marbles and dump them back out. Perhaps this game would have appealed to me more if the colors were more vibrant, but for whatever reason, I just couldn't get into this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you and your friends escape what’s lurking in the mist?
Overall rating
4
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5
45 of 53 found this review helpful
MORE DEAD, MORE GRAVES
PostedJanuary 21, 2018
pennmom36
fromCough, cough, can't breathe, need a f a n......oh here's one!
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
4
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5
I just finished playing Curse of the Mist, and yes, it's a short game with somewhat of a predictable ending, but I enjoyed it. I found the Mini Games to be entertaining without being frustrating, and most of the HOP's were good, not great, but decent. I'm not yet finished playing the Bonus Chapter, but it appears that I've ended up in a hospital with issues, so it appears to be intriguing enough to hold my interest. I don't always enjoy the BC, and I prefer a continuation type or re-visitation at a later point in time. I realize that I'm somewhat biased, because the Phantasmat series is my favorite, and the original Phantasmat by Codeminion is my all time favorite game, but, if you're looking for a game with a fantastic story, an original story, please give the original Phantasmat a try. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
Phantasmat is my favorite series, and no game has ever come close to the magnitude of the original Phantasmat by Codeminion. Curse of the Mist is an excellent addition to the series and has a great "creep" factor. However, I have several complaints not related to the story line! First off, I was able to finish this demo with 30 minutes remaining, and that's with playing every Mini Game without skipping, AND taking the time to write down information on the game.
The biggest complaint I have with the Collector's Edition version, is that the only bling offered are those famous Hidden Signs that are always offered in every game by this developer! One of the reasons I love this series is because I have always been able to count on Morphing Objects being available in every scene, but now they have decided to omit this beloved feature in the CE? I'd much rather see them omit those stupid Hidden Signs to be honest. I own every game in this series and they are all Collector's Editions, so I purchased this game in the CE version before I started the demo. Had I waited, I more than likely would not have shelled out the big bucks for a CE that has very little to offer, but that's just me, and others may love the Hidden signs and could care less about morphs etc.
What's going on in the sleepy little town of Shady Valley? You're about to find out, because someone, or something, has taken your friend Jane. The closer you get to finding her, the thicker the strange mist gets. Where is the mist coming from, and just what kind of Phantasmat lurks somewhere between the world of the living, and the dead?
I love that they have brought back the "visions" you have as you progress. It's a fantastic and creative way to fill you in on the background of the story, the who's, what's, where's, when's and why's so to speak. I've always wondered why every game seems to have diary pages spewed about, and conveniently available in every scene, as a means of telling the story, so this concept is so much more credible in my opinion.
This is the section I usually explain about the many Collector's Edition version Collectibles. Here's your sign, that's all you're going to get in this CE!
The Hidden Object Scenes are decent, and I liked the scene locations they chose, however, some of the HOP scenes are repeated, a feature I really hate. There's just no challenge in them when you remember where everything is because you were just there searching for objects. There are Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds, Combination Silhouetted Shape finds, Matching Symbol finds, and a really nice scene where you search for all Morphing Objects. Some scenes have zoom zones with a handful of Multiples to find as well, and you can opt for a Match 3 game instead.
The Mini Games are my favorite kind, it's hard to describe, but the kind where you tinker with electrical components that are more realistic?? Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Follow the clues on the map to choose the correct path direction.
2) Select and drag the main fuse from the bottom to the top circle on the board, by moving other fuses to change positions of the toggle gates.
3) Create electrical paths from the light on the right to the red button by selecting the switches on the top for each column.
4) Find and select the symbols shown on the dream catcher.
5) Slide the tokens from the starting positions on the left to the positions on the right by selecting a token and a highlighted space, without hitting the obstacles that change position with each move.
PHANTASMAT GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Phantasmat (February 8-2011) 4.5
2-Crucible Peak (December 6-2012) 3.8
3-The Endless Night (January 10-15) 4.0
4-The Dread of Oakville (July 9-15) 4.2
5-Behind The Mask (December 17-15) 4.4
6-Town of Lost Hope (April 7-16) 3.5
7-Reign of Shadows (October 6-16) 4.3
8-Mournful Loche (April 13-17) 3.7
9-Insidious Dreams (September 14-17) 3.8
10-Curse of the Mist (December 23-2017) 3.0
2-Crucible Peak (December 6-2012) 3.8
3-The Endless Night (January 10-15) 4.0
4-The Dread of Oakville (July 9-15) 4.2
5-Behind The Mask (December 17-15) 4.4
6-Town of Lost Hope (April 7-16) 3.5
7-Reign of Shadows (October 6-16) 4.3
8-Mournful Loche (April 13-17) 3.7
9-Insidious Dreams (September 14-17) 3.8
10-Curse of the Mist (December 23-2017) 3.0
by: Codeminion
by: ERS Games
by: Eipix Entertainment
by: ERS Games
by: Eipix Entertainment
The Collector's Edition version has 17 re-playable Puzzles, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, a Souvenir Room, re-playable Match 3 games, 6 Movie Videos, 6 Wallpapers, 6 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements to earn, 30 Hidden Signs NO Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy, stay buried, stay safe!
I recommend this game!
Have a blast completing 120 nonogram puzzles with pirate themes!
Overall rating
1
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
PICTURES LEAVE A LOT TO THE IMAGINATION
PostedJanuary 21, 2018
pennmom36
fromI'll look at the bright side, at least they are based on logic, so the glass is half full?!?
Skill Level:Expert
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
1
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5
Do you like army green? Good cause that's all ya get here. The good news is that these puzzles seem to be based upon logic, the bad news is that the puzzles are just boring. One thing I really hated was that they don't show a picture of the completed grid without the X's afterwards, or at least a title, you can see a tiny picture if you go back to the level map, but you need a really good imagination to "see" them.
There are 6 Rooms with 20 grids in each room, and there are trophies to earn, probably one for endurance lol. You can earn up to 3 Stars per grid, a star is deducted for each mistake you make, but you can replay any level.
With the coins you earn solving the griddlers, you can purchase items in the Shop, the right to make mistakes X 3, refill hints on this level or get 2 starting hints.
Bottom line is, there is nothing special about this monochrome griddler, it's not colorful, the pictures are flat and difficult to see the end result. Rainbow Mosaics and Fantasy Mosaics have this one beat hands down!
I don't recommend this game.
JiPS: Jigsaw Ship Puzzles
Restore precious treasures in this exciting jigsaw game! Can you solve the puzzles and reveal priceless knowledge of impressive sailing warships?
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
I'M A PUZZLE GEEK BUT THIS ONE HAS TOO MANY ISSUES
PostedJanuary 20, 2018
pennmom36
fromPuzzle makers: could we please have some options such as square pieces or setting as wallpapers?
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
I'm constantly on the lookout for puzzles with different features or different option settings such as puzzle shapes. I stumbled across an older jigsaw game called Jigsaw Mania last year and I absolutely love all the features it offers. It seems that all the jigsaw puzzles offered lately are all the same, nothing but cookie cutter versions, the only thing that changes from puzzle to puzzle games offered is the title and the "staged" pictures.
I was initially intrigued by JIPS because it offered puzzles of Ships in three different categories, Caribbean Ships, Asian Ships and Mediterranean Ships. The problem is, first of all, the graphics are too dark, and it takes away from the fun. The second problem is that the pieces are located along the side, and you have to scroll up and down to find the pieces you need. I have a Magic Mouse 2 for Mac, and it just wasn't compatible so every time I tried to scroll, I couldn't control the speed of the scroll so I was unable to stop where I wanted because it would go immediately to the bottom, not one by one.
If I could control the mouse features a little better, it would be slightly better, but overall the puzzles are still too dark for my preference.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you find your sister and save the kingdom?
Overall rating
3
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5
76 of 97 found this review helpful
MAN, THESE PARENTS GIVE UP ON THEIR KIDS PRETTY EASILY!
PostedJanuary 20, 2018
pennmom36
fromAt least I didn't have to practice my baking skills
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
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5
I know it's just a game, but I have a problem with the story line 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? (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?
Even though I'm not all that crazy about the "message" Amax is sending on this game, I will still give them kudos for the amazing progress they are making. The graphics have improved significantly since the big eared bunny retired, and they are obviously making an effort to find new and improved CE bling. Even if you don't like the collectibles and features, you must admit that Amax puts on their thinking caps with each new game offered, which is 100% more than I see effort wise coming from other developers lately, am I wrong? Although the collectible Spells don't do a lot for me, it's simply because I'm not impressed with the battle type Match 3 games they are designed for, and 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 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?
SPIRITS OF MYSTERY GAMES AVAILABLE IN ORDER
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
SPIRITS OF MYSTERY GAMES AVAILABLE IN ORDER
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Amber Maiden (January 5-12) 4.2
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-12) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-12) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-13) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-15) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-16) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-17) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-17) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-17) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) n/a
2-Song of the Phoenix (April 12-12) 4.7
3-The Dark Minotaur (December 27-12) 4.4
4-The Silver Arrow (December 12-13) 4.2
5-Chains of Promise (August 13-15) 3.5
6-Family Lies (March 24-16) 3.6
7-The Fifth Kingdom (January 12-17) 4.2
8-Illusions (June 15-17) 3.0
9-The Moon Crystal (August 19-17) 3.3
10-The Last Fire Queen (January 20-2018) n/a
This 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.
I recommend this game!
The Kingdoms of Lanceya and Winterhelm are in peril!
Overall rating
4
/
5
81 of 100 found this review helpful
DARE I SAY DARK ROMANCE IS BACK ON TRACK?
PostedJanuary 18, 2018
pennmom36
from"I could practice my baking skills here" hmm, yea right!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Queen Nivella has been cursed to age at a wicked rate (me too, curse that princess!) The all revealing mirror has confirmed her diagnosis, wrinkleitis and acute grayhair-syndrome with a touch of baggyskinepidermis. Like most evil witches, the Queen has many powers, she can turn an ordinary dwarf into a stone zombie servant, but she's powerless against mother nature, <sigh>, aren't we all. But wait! If the Queen acts now, she can get two problems solved for the price of one, at the low low cost of only one very young, beautiful princess. Not just any princess, but a princess with a pure heart, a princess the Queen thought she had disposed of long ago, Princess Lily of Winterhelm. There's just one teeny tiny problem....Princess Lily has caught the eye of a very charming man, who just so happens to be King William of Lanceya!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I do believe Dark Romance is back on track with this beautiful adaptation of Snow White! This is the only series I know of that successfully incorporates the feature of playing as both characters, switching back and forth between Princess Lily and King William. In this Collector's Edition version, the bling is plentiful, with hidden Dwarven Artifacts, hidden Chess Pieces and collectible Lily's that allow you to upgrade the Royal Chambers, and there are missing Journal Notes to collect as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, and some of them are actually challenging! There are Keywords in Sentence finds, Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and a newer style that requires you to adjust slider bars to align sections of sketches together. There is an alternate Mach 3 game available as well.
The Mini Games are entertaining for the most part, and most of them are available in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Assemble the image by swapping sections of the disc shaped puzzle.
2) Move animal sections to a highlighted square to match the animal tile to the squares with matching outlines.
3) Land the dial on the correct symbol shown in the clue by choosing the number of moves and the direction of the dial.
4) Shoot down the chains by using 3 directional levers to align 3 sections of the cross-hairs over each chain. Then press the button when the horizontal and vertical bars are in the green zone.
5) Swap adjacent tiles to complete the image.
6) Recreate the symbols shown in the clue by clicking to fill in sections of the board.
7) Find 3 hidden shapes and then place the correct fragments into the snowflake, for each path taken in the forest.
8) Prepare a potion by following the recipe in the correct order.
9) Select arrow buttons on each column and row to place chips correctly according to the clue shown.
10) Move tokens along the tracks to their correct place.
11) Move the symbols to match the image on the clue, select discs to rotate select frames to swap tokens.
DARK ROMANCE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Vampire In Love (February 8-14) 3.9
2-Heart of the Beast (April 23-15) 4.0
3-The Swan Sonata (October 17-15) 3.4
4-Kingdom of Death (April 21-16) 3.4
5-Curse of Bluebeard ( October 13-16) 4.7
6-Romeo and Juliet (February 25-17) 2.7
7-The Monster Within (September 7-17) 4.0
8-Winter Lily (January 18-2018) n/a
2-Heart of the Beast (April 23-15) 4.0
3-The Swan Sonata (October 17-15) 3.4
4-Kingdom of Death (April 21-16) 3.4
5-Curse of Bluebeard ( October 13-16) 4.7
6-Romeo and Juliet (February 25-17) 2.7
7-The Monster Within (September 7-17) 4.0
8-Winter Lily (January 18-2018) n/a
by Domini Games
This Collector's Edition version has 15 Wallpapers, 20 Concept Art pictures (Domini Games never skimps on the CE bling!) 18 re-playable Mini Games, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 28 re-playable Movie Videos, 5 Music Soundtracks, 30 Achievements to earn, 12 Hidden Chess Pieces, 15 Hidden Dwarven Artifacts, collectible Missing Journal Notes, 48 Lily's to upgrade items in the Royal Chamber's Boudoir, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!