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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4711
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 30, 2025
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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
86 of 96 found this review helpful
LOVE THE GAME BUT WHY ON EARTH IS THIS A COLLECTOR'S EDITION?????
PostedNovember 28, 2017
pennmom36
fromThe SG is cool, but not worth twice the price!
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
Storyline
5
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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 lillies. I love the different quests available, such as charming snales to make them leave. Each level has Treasure Chests to open, some of which have absolutely nothing inside, but that's pretty realistic once you think about it. Each level also has a Hidden Puzzle piece to find, and I'm assuming it's part of the CE bling, but I could be wrong.
You can play in an Easy untimed mode, Normal or Expert mode, and if you earn expert status of 3 stars, it will help Alicia clean and decorate her grandfather's Museum. Again I'm presuming this is a Collector's Edition bling feature. Any level can be re-played, and if you click on the Question Mark Icon, located on the bottom left of the screen, it will access the Strategy Guide, step by step walkthrough for that level, and 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 refil 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.
I really enjoyed playing this sequel Time Management game, however, I really don't see a need for a Collector's Edition version. I personally don't care about 6 wallpapers, a boring puzzle piece, decorating a virtual museum, or earning an Achievement Trophy. 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) n/a
2-The Stone of Fate (November 28-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition version has 6 Wallpapers, a Hidden Jigsaw Rune in each scene, items to clean and decorate Alicia's grandfather's Museum and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
An earthquake reveals a hidden palace full of deadly secrets!
Overall rating
3
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5
30 of 33 found this review helpful
6 DAYS TO FIND THE ANTIDOTE, MAKE THAT 4 DAYS
PostedNovember 28, 2017
pennmom36
fromSo the Mayer can't mix a life saving potion for her friend because her arm is injured? Doesn't she have two arms?
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
When the Collector's Edition version of The Curse of Mithridates was first released, I mistakenly gave the game 2 stars on my review. After playing the entire game, I realized that I was a little too harsh with my critique of the demo, but not by much. Although there are 5 chapters (not including the bonus chapter) the chapters are either too short, or so easy that they seem too short, because after the demo, it only took me about 2 hours to complete the main game, and I only skipped one mini game! All the excitement happens within the demo, afterwards, you are tasked with finding ingredients to make an antidote to save your poisoned collegues. You visit the library in Prague, very boring, jet off to Malta, fairly boring, next stop is the South Sandwich Islands, not too boring, and finally India to wrap things up, after you take a snooze and waste an entire day that is. To sum it all up, it's not a bad game, but it's not a great game either when you look at the grand scheme. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
Close your eyes and picture what it would look like if a recent earthquake uncovered an ancient, centuries old palace. Now open your eyes an gaze upon Hidden Expedition's version of what the palace would look like, beautiful pristine waters gently sloshing against the cliffs edge exposing the sharp contours of the palace entrance etched into the massive rocks. It's as if the earthquake never happened, no structural damage, no fallen debris, in fact not a stone out of place, inside or ou! Once again, H.E.L.P needs help, when two of their best agents go m.i.a during an archeological expedition of this long forgotten palace of King Mithridates....zzzzzzz
King Mithradates was known as the Poison King, a king that became completely obsessed with poison after his father died from poison. The mad king ingested small amounts of poison daily, which gave him an unprecedented resistance to most poisons. It is believed that the king eventually tried to kill himself with the poison he had become immune to, and ordered one of his soldiers to end his life with a spear, guess we'll never know for sure.
In the Collector's Edition version, there are 37 of those famous HE not so hidden signs to click on, Morphing Objects within the Hidden Object Scenes and all the usual CE bling. Nothing new or different, and probably never will be, in these cookie cutter Hidden Expedition games. Epix should revisit the past, and see that when they collaborated with Smithsonian, the games were top notched, award winning games, remember Hope Diamond?
The Hidden Object Scenes are boring,. Most are Interactive List finds but there are also Multiple finds and Combination finds where you find the item described by two different pictures. In the Collector's Edition version, there is a Morphing Object in each of the main HOP's, and in my opinion, Eipix doesn't want to put forth the effort to include them in each location because it's too much work to have to remove them in every scene for the Standard Edition versions.
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The Mini Games are actually what holds this game together. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
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The Mini Games are actually what holds this game together. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Drag and drop the hand token to find the right spot on the screen that will bring the transparent contoured arm directly over the normal one and restore your vision. (lather, rinse, repeat)
2) Swap mosaic plates to restore the story.
3) Press each of the cylinders to form the ancient Greek word for lion in the center from top to the bottom.
4) Bring both paw tokens to the paw shaped indentations at the same time.
5) Drag the amphora to the center of the maze, picking up the ingredients along the way.
6) Swing the sun token from the eagles to the door by releasing the ropes holding the token and interacting with the mechanisms. The tokens must swing over each sapphire button to remove the blocks from the board. (lather, rinse, repeat twice)
HIDDEN EXPEDITION GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Titanic (Standard Edition) (July 22-2006) 3.6
2-Everest (Standard Edition) (June 1-2007) 3.4
3-Amazon (Standard Edition) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition) (October 24-2009) 3.6
5-The Uncharted Islands (August 14-2011) 3.3
6-Smithsonian Hope Diamond (December 20-2013) n/a
7-The Crown of Solomon (July 3-2014) 4.1
8-Smithsonian Castle (December 24-2014) n/a
9-Dawn of Prosperity (August 27-2015) 3.7
10-The Fountain of Youth (January 7-2016) 4.3
11-Midgard's End (June 2-2016) 4.1
12-The Eternal Emperor (September 1-2016) 3.5
13-The Lost Paradise (December 22-2016) 3.7
14-The Pearl of Discord (April 8-2017) 3.9
15-The Curse of Mithridates (October 28-2017) 3.8
2-Everest (Standard Edition) (June 1-2007) 3.4
3-Amazon (Standard Edition) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition) (October 24-2009) 3.6
5-The Uncharted Islands (August 14-2011) 3.3
6-Smithsonian Hope Diamond (December 20-2013) n/a
7-The Crown of Solomon (July 3-2014) 4.1
8-Smithsonian Castle (December 24-2014) n/a
9-Dawn of Prosperity (August 27-2015) 3.7
10-The Fountain of Youth (January 7-2016) 4.3
11-Midgard's End (June 2-2016) 4.1
12-The Eternal Emperor (September 1-2016) 3.5
13-The Lost Paradise (December 22-2016) 3.7
14-The Pearl of Discord (April 8-2017) 3.9
15-The Curse of Mithridates (October 28-2017) 3.8
The Collector's Edition has 13 Achievements to earn, 17 replayable Mini Game puzzles, 15 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 11 Movie Videos, 15 HOP Morphing Objects, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, a Souvenir Room, Collectible Fact Cards, 37 not so Hidden Signs, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
In this highly anticipated sequel to Spellarium, help the wizard create a new element!
Overall rating
5
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5
95 of 111 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT MATCH 3 GAME BUT EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE FIRST SPELLARIUM
PostedNovember 27, 2017
pennmom36
fromGreat Cyber Monday deal (but should have included a CE sale!)
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Rome
(33)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Eric the wizard has returned to Spellarium with a new mission from the gods. Spellarium currently consists of 6 elements, fire, air, earth, water, light and darkness. The gods have given us a clue to help us find the missing element, when it's in the air, you can see a rainbow! (surely it's Pegasus, lol!)
If you love Lauraville, you're gonna love this challenging game as well. So far, I haven't noticed any new features in this edition of Spellarium, other than the board layouts, but this is such a cool game that it doesn't really matter! You still get to play mini games such as Solitaire or Spot the Difference. You can play in Relaxed, Limited Time or Limited Moves modes, so there's a Match 3 style for just about everyone.
The object of each level is to remove all coins, but in order to do so, you will need to make several Match 5's to receive Rockets that will go after targeted coins that are located on the outside area of the board, or located behind obstacles that have no access otherwise! Matches of 4 tiles will earn you Dynamite that explodes to destroy those nasty ladybugs or set off chain reaction bombs, Matches of 6 tiles earn a Star that targets all tiles of the same kind as matched with, and Matches of 7 will give you a whole pack of Dynamite.
Of course there are several obstacles such as Boards, Shields, Ground, Clay, Fog, Ice, and even Green Fog to make it even more challenging. Each of these obstacles require specific items to destroy, you may need to fill bottles with liquid, fill in coins with liquid gold, move keys towards locks, move coin halves to make a whole coin or even ignite a cannon. It's a really fun but very challenging Match 3 game, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you restore balance to the world tree in time?
Overall rating
4
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5
77 of 92 found this review helpful
THE SAGA'S NOT OVER UNTIL BRUNHILDE SINGS!
PostedNovember 25, 2017
pennmom36
fromI have no ideer how I'm gonna bring them home.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
A Shield Maiden's job is never done it seems, and Odin has requested your services once again. Why Odin needs help in the first place, baffles me, after all, he's a god, all he needs to do is wave a magic wand, or staff or whatever gods do. This guy has quite the resume, he's associated with healing, death, (aren't those polar opposites? if he can heal why would there be death?) royalty, the gallows, knowledge, (cuts out the need for a seer) battle, (cuts out the need for a shield maiden) sorcery, poetry (cuts out the need for a skald) and even frenzy. He is frequently accompanied by Geri and Freki the wolves, and his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who bring him vital information from all of Midgard, nothing gets past this dude!
I guess even gods as powerful as Odin can use a little help now and then, but my team doesn't seem to be able to function very well without me. First things first, the worthless Skald tells me to fetch him some music so he can play us all a little ditty whilst everyone else uses their skills to battle some evil wolves. Now keep in mind he's standing two feet from it! What-evs, now the Seer has asked me to whip up his "special" potion, I'm secretively hoping he'll use it on the Skald, and he too is a mere two feet from his wants and needs! Moving right along, the Huntress asks me to fetch her a bow-n because Odin god only knows it would be beneath her to fetch it herself! By now I'm totes exhausted, think I'll pull up a chair next to the Skald and listen to some tunes.
After the wolves go poof into oblivion, each of us go our separate ways, behind portal numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in search of the giant missing Stags who somehow get all the credit for preserving the balance of the Nine Worlds, by eating the limbs off of the Tree of Life. Does this even remotely make sense? Supposedly Bambi's dad's "groom" the tree that's constantly growing, which keeps the ever-growing tree balanced, got it. I realize that these guys are super mondo in size, but at some point they are going to need a boost up or at least a ladder, to reach the branches that are bound to be higher and higher as the tree grows, did I miss something? Off we all go, choose whomever you want to shadow, personally, I'm going with the Huntress, it just seems like a really bad idea to send a Hunter alone to find a deer, and I'm bettin' he won't make it back alive if I don't!
In this Collector's Edition version, Eipix has finally decided to offer a different kind of collectible, sort of. They are still the same collectible, but they are different in each world you visit, so kudos to Eipix, baby steps guys, baby steps. I wasn't a huge fan of the first game in this series because it was rather boring, but this one is less boring. The videos are very realistic with excellent graphics, but the graphics in the game itself tend to be a bit cartoonish at times, especially in close ups, .... baby steps.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, with Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and Multiples of Keywords on several sketched pictures during background stories. Each HOP in the CE version has a Morphing Object to find, surprise, we're back to crawling! Could we PLEASE have morphing Objects in each scene NOT in the HOP's??? (I said please)
The Mini Games are fairly easy, but I did find them entertaining, which is all I really care about, they can be super easy or super hard, as long as they are fun. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Determine the correct sequence of your companions attack by selecting their portrait in the correct order.
2) Swap the flowers so that they are connected to the correct rune based on the clue, by following the vines.
3) Find matching pairs of roots.
4) Find matching pairs of stones.
5) Slide bars into the holes by manipulating the bars to free them.
6) Use the riddle clues to determine which illustration to move the handle to, using directional arrows.
7) Select the buttons on the panel in the correct order by following the lines to the next symbol as shown on the clue.
SAGA OF THE NINE WORLDS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Gathering (May 27-2017) 3.4
2-The Four Stags (November 25-2017) n/a
2-The Four Stags (November 25-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 8 Character before/after pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 4 Concept Art pictures, 10 Movie Videos, 10 Music Soundtracks, 13 Achievements to earn, 34 Collectible Signs, 15 Morphing Objects within the Hidden Object Scenes, 16 re-playable Mini Games, 15 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, a Souvenir Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the hunt... for the missing Stags!
I recommend this game!
Restore the ancient temple by mastering mahjong puzzles in this fantastic sequel to Legendary Slide!
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 26 found this review helpful
THE MOST AGGRAVATING MAHJONG I'VE EVER BEEN ADDICTED TO
PostedNovember 22, 2017
pennmom36
fromNot for the faint of heart lol!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is called Legendary because if you're somehow able to master these puzzles, you'll become LEGENDARY! This game is even more challenging than the original! Legendary Slide somehow manages to morph a boring genre, based upon luck, not skill, into a challenging, addicting, strategy based Mahjong game! You WILL become frustrated, and more likely than not you WON"T be able to earn all 3 stars on the first attempt, yet somehow you aren't able to pull yourself away from the madness!
You can choose from 5 different colors of Tile Bases, Square or Rounded Tile Edges, 5 different Mahjong Themes including Traditional, and 4 different Background Designs. There is a High Scores Board and as you progress through the levels, your Ranking will increase. There is a Star Meter that shows you how close you are to losing each of the 3 available Stars, and it isn't as easy as it seems to achieve all 3, but you can replay any level as often as you want. There is also a step by step Undo feature that let's you undo any or all moves, which I guarantee is something you'll have to do several times before getting it right. You can also use the "Movie Projector" to show you a video, step by step solution.
The object is to click and drag tiles to make a match. The tiles will continue forward until it bumps into either another tile or a wall. Once a tile bumps into its matching tile, both of those tiles will disappear, sometimes it's advantageous to not make a match, so you can use the tiles as bumpers to set up other matches. Things get really tough when multi-layered walls are introduced, moving a tile that sinks two layers down, can leave you with no optional moves!
This is not an easy breezy Mahjong game, and definitely not a relaxing game unless you relax when frustrated. I love the fact that I have to plan each of my moves strategically, that I have to work out all of my moves in my head before I even start. I've never really liked traditional Mahjong games, because there's no strategy involved, you're either able to find matching pairs or your not, kind of like playing solitaire, it's chance and luck of the draw, not skill and strategy. Don't let me scare you into thinking this game is impossible to play, because it's not. It may take you several tries to get it right, but if you like games that require strategy, this is an excellent fit, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Rose Riddle solve the mystery of her missing parents and uncover the secrets of her past during a wild road trip through a fairy tale realm!
Overall rating
5
/
5
84 of 95 found this review helpful
YOU WON'T MISS WHAT'S MISSING!
PostedNovember 22, 2017
pennmom36
fromAwesome story, awesome Time Management game!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I fell in love with this game immediately, but didn't think it was worth the Collector's Edition price, as it was first presented in. This is an awesome Time Management game, and this Standard Edition version is well worthy of the price, you won't miss what's missing! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
I haven't played a TM game this fun for quite some time. I love everything about this game with the exception that I could care less about the CE extras and the price tag that comes along with it. This is a hard game to describe, it's different, but the same!?
The story line actually pulls you in, which is really quite exceptional for a TM game. Rose Riddle was abandoned at an orphanage when she was just a baby, so she never knew her parents, who they were or even if they are still alive. One fateful day she receives a letter telling her to search for the answers she seeks on Route 66. So off she goes on a trip in search of her parents, but things suddenly get real when she's swept away by a tornado in Kansas. Rose Riddle has found herself in a strange world full of fairy tale creatures!
Fairy tale characters you meet along the journey will help you once you help them of course. The story is kept in your journal and with each level, you first collect resources, repair bridges, build farms, all the usual TM tasks. Once you have found the items and completed the tasks, you refer to the journal to investigate.
Some of the levels switch from outdoors, to inside the palace with several rooms to investigate, on several levels, which was actually kind of different and unusual. The fairy tale characters you meet are interesting and it's fun to read what they have to tell you.
The Collector's Edition has 24 Trophies to earn, 5 Music Soundtracks, 4 Wallpapers, 17 Character Bios, Bonus Levels and a built in Strategy Guide. For me personally, these things don't interest me enough to warrant the price difference, so I'm super excited that this Standard Edition has finally arrived, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Rory get through Culinary School in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
1
/
5
15 of 19 found this review helpful
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GAME IS ANNOYING
PostedNovember 22, 2017
pennmom36
fromRory's Restaurant is not FDA approved!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Rome
(33)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I'm still in disbelief that a third game was released in this horrible series! The graphics are large and void of detail, Rory's constant nagging is annoying, the music is repetitive, there is way too many dialog boxes to have to endure between each boring level, and the game is horribly boring. My first suggestion to Rory as an upcoming chef, would be to clean up the mess, there's no way I would eat at that restaurant!
You can play in Relaxed mode with no timer, Casual which allows you to click on the ingredient to "see" a visual of the item, or Challenging. There are 3 different types of games, Hidden Object, Time Management, and Match 3.
In the Hidden Object type, you "serve" customers by first clicking on their order. One ingredient word at a time appears for each customer, the number of customers is shown as goals. You search the area for all of the ingredients, before the timer runs out (unless playing in Casual mode) The faster you server the customer, the more money they will pay as indicated by their hearts. The items are always in the same place, and reappear seconds after finding them, which leaves very little challenge when you revisit that scene several times. Some of the ingredients are very similar, leaving you to guess at whether an item is lettuce, parsley, or basil., but at least you can zoom in using the mouse scroll feature. Once all of the ingredients have been found, you are instructed to click on the icon to match the description such as frying, chopping, boiling or blending, and wrapping up the order by clicking on the money they leave.
The Time Management type requires you to make cupcakes for an example. First you choose the type of cupcake the customer wants (color coded) and then you choose the frosting and toppings until the cupcake matches the customer's thought bubble. The final step is to collect their money, and again, the faster you serve them, the more they pay. Some ingredients require you to restock them, others seem to be limitless.
In the Match 3 type, you make specific numbered matches of each ingredient for each of the customers that show up on the left side of the board, and collect their money when finished.
With the money earned, you can purchase items to decorate Rory's Restaurant and eventually turn her dream into reality. I found it kind of senseless when the very first item I purchase is a Clock? There are several different styles of each item, which are increasingly more expensive, but you can upgrade the items once you have enough money. As you progress you will Level Up which gives you a really cool Badge? (their words, not mine) There are 9 Trophies to earn, and 12 recipes to collect in each category of Western, Eastern and World dishes.
Personally, I haven't been impressed with any of the games in this series, but in case you're interested, here's the games available on BF.
RORY'S RESTAURANT GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Rory's Restaurant Deluxe (March 28-2016) 2.9
2-Rory's Restaurant Winter Rush (January 3-2017) 3.2
3-Rory's Restaurant Origins (November 15-2017) 2.9
2-Rory's Restaurant Winter Rush (January 3-2017) 3.2
3-Rory's Restaurant Origins (November 15-2017) 2.9
I don't recommend this game.
Meet the Forest’s Guardian in this gorgeous rainbow-colored mosaics adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
56 of 63 found this review helpful
ROAD TRIP MOSAIC STYLE
PostedNovember 20, 2017
pennmom36
fromGet 'em Max!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Diana and her BFF (best furball friend) are cruising down the road, searching for their next adventure. Unfortunately, the car has other plans, and they are stuck in the middle of nowheresville with no cell phone signal available. Diana and Max are going to have to hoof it on 6 legs, to find help, one Mosaic at a time!
One of my favorite features in Rainbow Mosaics is that you can choose from 10 different tile sets, my personal favorite is the Lego style and the newer round tiles. You can also choose to play in Expert mode which only crosses off the numbers once the entire row or column has been correctly filled in, AND the power-ups are disabled. There are 120 levels, and as you play each level, they will be available in the Free-play section. As you correctly fill in squares, you will earn coins that can be used to decorate the Trophy Room or purchase upgrades for the Power-ups which are hint forms that will increase in the size of coverage with each upgrade.
The Eye Power-up will reveal the status of a random tile, the Hammer Power-up will allow you to choose which tile to reveal, and the Grid Power-up opens up a chosen area, all of which will not result in a penalty. Each time you upgrade a power-up, it increases the number of tiles it affects, and each power-up will show an example of it's current coverage.
For those of you who have never played this type of game before, don't let it intimidate you. When I first started playing games I passed them by because they looked so complicated but they really aren't, and they are extremely addicting. This is one of the few Mosaic games that can compete with the FM series, and in fact may just be a tad bit more entertaining, enjoy!
RAINBOW MOSAICS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Christmas Lights (December 23-2015) 4.3
2-Treasure Trip (May 9-2016) 4.2
3-Blooming Garden (September 14-2016) 4.6
4-Christmas Lights 2 (December 12-2016) 4.4
5-Love Legend (March 14-2017) 4.6
6-The Forest's Guardian (November 20-2017) n/a
2-Treasure Trip (May 9-2016) 4.2
3-Blooming Garden (September 14-2016) 4.6
4-Christmas Lights 2 (December 12-2016) 4.4
5-Love Legend (March 14-2017) 4.6
6-The Forest's Guardian (November 20-2017) n/a
I recommend this game!
Can you stop an otherworldly force before it’s too late?
Overall rating
3
/
5
31 of 45 found this review helpful
AFTER THE DEMO THINGS BECOME EVEN ROSIER
PostedNovember 19, 2017
pennmom36
fromHe's behind you! Oh wait, there's nothing scary behind you, beside you or in front of you either!
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
Where oh where has all the fright gone to? Oh where oh where can it be? Things take a drastic turn after the demo, what little fright was present in the demo, disappears quickly into HOPA oblivion. Fright Chasers, chase anything but fright in this latest Mad Head edition. They may as well be chasing lost puppy dogs. If you're going to introduce a game in the horror genre, at least make an attempt at fright! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
This is the part where I sing praises about Mad Head games, usually. I felt a bit let down by this new series intro, because it's anything but Frightening! Mad Head may want to go back to the drawing board, they're beginning to get stuck in a rut. Same graphics, they stand room for improvement because at times they are blurry and cartoonish in nature, it's hard to feel scared when they remind me of a Saturday morning cartoon! Same symbols, there's symbols all over the place, including the same CE Spiral Collectibles, not to mention the fact that you would expect to see astrological symbols in this game, but they still chose to rehash their "Beyond" symbols. And now for the really disappointing news....they chose to add a Spirit Camera to reveal supernatural elements, a.k.a balls of white light. gasp, sigh, gasp. I was on the fence with how I really felt about this game, but I did love that this game takes place in current time. I have a cell phone for reference, and a drone as my helper. Also I liked that I didn't have a broken purse zipper!
Fright Chasers have set up camp near the Kilbourn Observatory, home to Ryan and Anne Kilbourn. Rumor has it, Anne still roams the hallways of the observatory as her grieving husband works diligently to find a way to defy the laws of physics, to join her. Before you can find a way inside (it's complicated) your partner Lisa becomes a victim of something supernatural, or at least astrophysical. One thing's for sure, ghosts really do exist, and Lisa will have plenty of things to blog about, if she makes it out alive!
The Collector's Edition version has everything you'd expect from Mad Head, because they offer the same exact bling in the same exact fashion with all of their games. Remember Rite of Passage Heart of the Storm? Remember Shadowplay, Maze Subject 360, and Beyond? These games came roaring in like a lion with fresh storylines, and sharp detailed graphics like no other dev had presented before. I fear they have fallen into the eipix trap, where they are pressured to create a new game each month, sometimes multiple games a month. I've got all the time in the world, to wait patiently for that next "cutting edge" game. I'll gladly board the Mad Head train again, but first it needs to head back to the station for repairs.
The Hidden Object Scenes actually do a decent job of trying to keep them relevant. The very first one is extremely interactive with multiple finds, followed by a small Zoom Zone HOP, and a Matching Pairs scene. In the CE version, as well as all of their other CE's, each scene has a Morphing Object to find for added challenge. If only they were offered in the main game....if only.
The Mini Games are in abundance, some are fun, but they all seem to be of the same nature. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Click on the triangles in the correct order, by trial and error.
2) Drag to rotate rings to complete the picture.
3) Use phone controls to guide the drone. (the drone is used for several applications, and not discarded in the entire demo!)
4) Use up and down arrows to enter the correct padlock combination.
5) Swap plates so the projected image matches the symbol shown.
6) Fill the board with colored lights so that it matches the number of colored light in each column and row.
7) Connect the circles on the top and bottom of the grid by passing through all dots shown on the clue without overlapping.
8) Same drone game, different application.
9) Recreate the pattern from the photo on the grid, passing over a tile multiple times will change it's color.
10) Connect the dots on the globe so they match the image on the paper using directional arrows.
The Collector's Edition version has Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures, 7 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements to earn, 17 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, Case Files, 17 HOP Morphing Objects, 29 Collectible Spirals that unlock bonus content, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy not being frightened!
I recommend this game!
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Overall rating
3
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5
26 of 32 found this review helpful
CAN A GAME GET ANY MORE SIMPLISTIC?
PostedNovember 18, 2017
pennmom36
fromThink I'll go make some cupcakes.
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
Blinding Love is another Chimeras game blinded by the desire to produce games in mass quantity, rather than quality. I get it, the desire to make money is the driving force, but I can't help wondering, if given the chance to take their time creating a sequel, would those talented artists create something far superior? This is such a simplistic game, most of the scenes have the exact item you need to use, you don't have to search very hard for it! A key her, a key there, everywhere a key. I prefer to have to think about something when playing a game, not a game that puts my brain on autopilot! Anyway, here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
A couple of weeks ago I was watching AFV and there was a cute little toddler who kept suggesting the same item when her mother asked her what they should eat, "how about cupcakes?" each and every time. I picture the same scenario going on inside the think tanks of the various writers, when deciding on a theme, "how about a traveling circus?" "how about a traveling dance show, how about a traveling circus?" In my opinion, Chimeras had one of the most creative and original plots when they released Tune of Revenge, and that particular game received a 4.7 average rating from BF reviewers! If you take the average ratings from the last 4 games in this series, not including this current game, the overall average rating is 3.7, which spells average! So, how about a traveling circus?
They say Love is Blind, but Adalinda's love is paralyzingly blinding! Adalinda is the star attraction of the Traveling Circus show, Chimera Magic, but her attraction is deadly! Men can't control their desires for the fiery dancer, her beauty draws them in like a magnet to metal. But once she removes her mask, her gaze renders her relentless suitors blind and paralyzed. Adalinda may have gone too far this time, when Julien is the latest victim to suffer this lovers affliction, because mother Marie has vowed to stop this carney once and for all. How about a traveling circus?
In the Collector's Edition version, there are 27 Morphing Roses to find one in each scene, 36 Jigsaw Puzzle pieces to assemble 3 different Screensavers once all 12 pieces of each SS is collected. There are also 12 Collectible Chimeras Cards, which give you a small Chimeras factoid about the 3 headed mythological Greek fire breathing creature. If you enjoy this game, the CE version in my opinion is CE worthy.
The Hidden Object scenes bored me to tears, I would have given anything for a HOP skip feature. The first one required you to find objects matching Keywords in a sentence, thankfully I was able to decipher the keyword "stuff" successfully. The next, a simple Interactive List find with more stuff to find in a somewhat blurry scene. By the time the third HOP rolled around, I not only spotted the 4 masks to open the List, at break neck speed, but was able to find all objects on the list, without even reading them, by simply guessing at which items stuck out like a sore thumb. The final HOP in the demo switched it up a bit with Silhouetted Shape finds in an even blurrier scene. Thankfully this was the last HOP encounter in the demo, how about a traveling circus?
The Mini Games are okay, no real complaints other than they should have made them more circus themed. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Move gems up or down to vertically align matching pairs, using directional arrows to move rows of gems.
2) Guide the sun token across every tile by placing directional arrow buttons on the board to determine the direction the sun token moves.
3) Remove the bars in the correct order by choosing unblocked bars.
4) Move tokens along the tracks to their related symbol slots.
5) Use rotation buttons to place tokens correctly.
6) Study the cards and choose the matching card shown after they flip, within 3 guesses.
7) Restore the picture by placing torn picture fragments correctly.
8) Spot the differences from two side by side photos, one with color, one without.
9) Color the picture by selecting each symbol until the correct color appears that matches the clues.
10) Align disks correctly.
11) Swap figurines to their color coded spots.
12) Drag chains of color coded spheres to their correctly colored slots.
13) Rotate the board to align with the correct tangled path that the symbols will travel correctly.
CHIMERAS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Tune of Revenge (February 7-2013) 4.7
2-The Signs of Prophecy (October -15-2015) 3.9
3-Cursed and Forgotten (May 26-2016) 3.8
4-Mortal Medicine (November 10-2016) 3.9
5-Mark of Death (May 4-2017) 3.2
6-Blinding Love (October 19-2017) 4.1
2-The Signs of Prophecy (October -15-2015) 3.9
3-Cursed and Forgotten (May 26-2016) 3.8
4-Mortal Medicine (November 10-2016) 3.9
5-Mark of Death (May 4-2017) 3.2
6-Blinding Love (October 19-2017) 4.1
The Collector's Edition has 11 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 3 Screensavers, a Secret Room, (how about a traveling circus room?) 5 Music Soundtracks, 22 Achievements to earn, 27 Morphing Roses, 12 Collectible Chimeras Cards, 36 hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.