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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4726
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 21, 2025
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Match the ancient stones, artifacts and coins and help to save ancient Athens from the Persian invasion!
Overall rating
4
/
5
52 of 60 found this review helpful
A MATCH 3 TREASURE WITH A FEW MINOR ISSUES
PostedDecember 1, 2017
pennmom36
fromThe BF synopsis says this game is more addicting than ever. More addicting than ever what? Is this a sequel, was it less addicting this morning? I'm so confused!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Rome
(35)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I love a good Match 3 game and this one kind of reminds me of my favorite Cradle series. There are a few minor issues for my personal tastes, otherwise it's fairly decent. First off, I didn't see any setting for difficulty modes, so I'm assuming that a Timed mode is all that's offered. Personally I'm okay with that because I don't turn to a Match 3 game for relaxation, I turn to Solitaire or Mosaic games when I want to chill, but this may be an important feature for others, so it's worth mentioning. The music is pleasant, but tends to get repetitive, and it does switche between a piano and guitar type of melody.
There are 21 Achievement Trophies to earn, and any level can be replayed by going to the level map, if you weren't able to earn all 3 Stars, which again, is my personal preference to play until I earn all 3 Stars. I think the biggest flaw this game has, is that you can't really upgade your power-ups, and there's nothing to build or work towards, other than a personal best per level?? The most annoying feature to me was the fact that it takes so long to end the level. Completing the goals is fairly quick, but afterwards it takes forever for the board to do its auto play, finishing up all the power-ups you have remaining on the board. I would much rather lose the power-up then to have to wait several seconds watching them explode, before I can move onto the next level. If I completed the level goal, what do I care about extra points, its not like I get to buy something with the points??
There are the usual obstacles such as Frozen Tiles that require several matches adjacent to them to chip away the ice, or chains that require matches of whatever gem is trapped within. There are Mosaic type cells that require matches over them to break the cell, and each level has a different goal requiring a specified number of points earned, or specific numbers of specific gems to be collected.
Large Matches will give you a power-up on the board, that must be included in a match with the same colored gem as the Power-up. The Horizontal Bomb destroys tiles in a horizontal line, the Cross Bomb destroys tiles in a row and column, the Tornado mixes up or shuffles all gems, and the Fire Rain power-up sends down a rain of firebombs to destroy several random tiles, and the regular Bomb destroys a 9 tile radius. Each level gives you 3 power-ups at a time.
The tiles are very large, so there shouldn't be an issue with being able to see the board well enough, for those who have difficulty seeing small items, and they are of different colors and shapes, so it's easy to tell them apart from one another. The first 20 levels are fairly easy, but each level becomes increasingly more difficult after that. I like the fact that several large matches are obtainable, which make a Match 3 game more fun in my opinion. When games never seem to give you the opportunity to make matches of more than 3 tiles at a time, it just gets boring after a while. If this game didn't take so long between levels (it's my need for speed I suppose) I would have given Athen's Treasure 5 stars, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
In Elly's Cake Café, help build the best mobile café in the most delectable match-3 game ever!
Overall rating
3
/
5
16 of 18 found this review helpful
I GREW WEARY OF MAKING CUPCAKES
PostedDecember 1, 2017
pennmom36
fromHow about cupcakes!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Rome
(35)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a cute Match 3 game, that would be great for kids to play, but I was bored after about 10 minutes of the demo. This is a Limited Moves type match 3 game, requiring you to make a specific number of matches of each particular cupcake that the customers order. The customers arrive at the top of the match 3 board or counter, and the match 3 board is located underneath, which means that all of the boards will be small enough to fit, which will certainly be a problem for those who have impared sight or cannot see small items (happens to us all eventually lol!)
Another feature I hate is that after you have fulfilled all of the customers orders, you have to wait until all the bonuses do their bonus thing, which seems to take forever, then you have to wait for the score to tally, then you have to wait until the level map appears, then you have to wait until the Monty the raccoon and Elly the girl discuss the next cupcake recipe, eventually you get around to playing the next level...eventually!
If you make large matches, you will receive bonus cupcakes on the board such as:
-Match 4=Line Bombs either vertical or horizontal depending on which way the match 4 was made.
-Match 5=Rainbow Cupcake that removes all of the same cupcakes depending on which cupcake you choose to match with it.
-T Shape Match=Circle Bomb that destroys cupcakes in a circle around the cupcake bomb.
-L Shape Match=Diagonal Bomb which blows up two intersecting lines of cupcakes.
-4 Across 3 Down Matches=Magnet which collects cupcakes of the same color and turns them into a Bomb.
Eventually you will earn Power-ups that can be used anytime such as:
-Cross=This activates a Cross Bomb wherever you place it.
-Magnet Booster=Places magnets on the board.
-Spatula=Removes a single cupcake of your choice.
-Magnet Booster=Places magnets on the board.
-Spatula=Removes a single cupcake of your choice.
As I said earlier, I think this would be an ideal Match 3 game for kids because it's a very easy Match 3 game. Because it's so easy, I'm not sure adults will enjoy it as well, or at least not for very long.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you solve an old murder case and save your sister?
Overall rating
4
/
5
17 of 26 found this review helpful
STILL A 5 STAR GAME BUT I PREFER THE CE
PostedDecember 1, 2017
pennmom36
fromWith so many awesome games being released lately, I'm getting backlogged!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
I loved everything about this game, it has an excellent story line, awesome graphics, likable and lifelike characters, however, I prefer the Collector's Edition version which has Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces to collect and assemble Screensavers. The Collector's Edition version also has collectible Coins that allow you to buy items such as billiards and arcades. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
Plagued with heliacus nightmares stemming from her childhood; Dana's psychiatrist suggests she revisits the past; where it all went horribly wrong. Dana and her brother Rick were just innocent kids when they entered the abandoned house on Maple Street, but their innocence shattered like a fragile piece of glass that fateful day. Today, Dana has found the strength to return to the house where the entire Wantley family was murdered. Whatever it was that she seen all those years ago must still be in there, and like a thistle in her side, her nightmare's thorns have only begun to dig in. Now Dana's only hope of salvation, lies within her baby brother Rick, but will he suffer the same consequences when he returns to 23 Maple Street?
I was a fan of this new series when Lakeview Lane was released last year, and (censored...H-e double L's) Thistle has exceeded my expectations! The graphics are some of the best I've seen in a long time, and although the story isn't exactly new per se, it does leave room for plot thickening and a few twists and turns. I love games that are based upon modern day events, and even though I'm not a fan of "ghost catching" devices, I'm willing to overlook the gimmicky device, because a cell phone is exactly what you'd expect someone to be using in current times. The Collector's Edition version has a whopping 72 Morphing Puzzle pieces (the beta only had 44!?) that allows you to assemble Jigsaw Puzzles and save as Screensavers. The CE also has collectible Coins located throughout the game, that can be used to purchase Video Arcade and Billiards to decorate your virtual mancave garage, which also has a section to store your collectibles.
The Hidden Object Scenes are at times more like a mini game, but for the most part, they are variations of Interactive List finds. There are also Keywords in Sentences, Multiple Symbol finds and of course, the ghostbusting app HOP's that require you to find specific items using your cell phone, which I might add, wasn't a bad feature, quite the opposite, it's not a dreaded repetitious game like most gimmicky tools.
The Mini Games are in abundance, and many are available in a Casual or Hard difficulty mode, some of which are unique, and I enjoyed almost all of them. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Create a path between the stages of the moon in the correct numbered order.
2-Use the phone to scan the room and search for the items listed.
3-Interact with the scene by finding and replacing items that are relevant to the story.
4-Find matching pairs under tiles by selecting two tiles to see their images. The circle will turn 90 degrees with each match found.
5-Select the correct key sections to to replicate the locks mechanism.
6-Assemble the picture by finding and rotating picture fragments.
7-Shoot down the boxes being thrown at you, shoot when the target turns green, using brief moments to fire at the unguarded ghost to defeat him. (oh yeah, I'm a sharp shooter)
8-Move the tokens to the correct shaped slots by moving to highlighted spots without intersecting paths within a specified amount of moves.
9-Move fuses to connect the wires by selecting switches to chose colors and directional arrows to move them.
10-Swap tiles to restore the picture, select switches to toggle between halves.
11-Select correct code numbers and scroll through cylinders to replicate the symbol shown.
12-Arrange the spheres according to the clue shown, selecting a central circle to rotate the spheres surrounding it.
13-Guide the large vertical bar to the bottom of the safe, by rotating the dial to move the bar in either direction, and selecting rows to rotate.
14-Select and drag knobs to change the positions, and size of each character.
15-Swap books to restore the image, then change the tokens to reflect the images on the books.
16-Restore the faces by swapping parts from the same section of each mask using directional arrows.
17-Extinguish the fire by selecting highlighted sections next to each extinguishers, starting from the fire's origins.
HARROWED HALLS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Lakeview Lane (October 20-2016) 3.6
2- (H-e-double L's) Thistle (October 26-2017) n/a
(?????? Why do they give these games a name that you're not allowed to write on a review??????)
2- (H-e-double L's) Thistle (October 26-2017) n/a
(?????? Why do they give these games a name that you're not allowed to write on a review??????)
The Collector's Edition has 20 Developer Diary pictures, 14 Wallpapers, 24 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 6 Jigsaw Puzzle Screensavers, 72 Morphing Jigsaw Puzzle pieces (to assemble the screensavers) 17 Achievements to earn, Collectible Coins (to buy virtual arcade and billiards) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the nightmare
I recommend this game!
When the clock strikes, London shall burn!
Overall rating
5
/
5
260 of 300 found this review helpful
DARK CITY IS LIKE VERMILLION WATCH MEETS DARK TALES
PostedNovember 30, 2017
pennmom36
fromDetective, "take this banana, good luck with your investigation" ...er, here, take this grape, and thanks, I think?!?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
When Big Ben's cursed chimes play, London's sky will burn, the waters of the Thames river will rise and boil, the moon will eclipse to bring forth the Headless Clockmaker to herald the apocalypse of Death! The Headless Clockmaker will spare no one, his fury is fueled by revenge. His vengence is an unquenchable thirst, a thirst for blood from those responsible for his families demise. How can you stop a force as powerful as a dead man's sorrow?
Welcome to London Detective, what a case! Not only are you tasked with finding the jealous culprit responsible for the clockmaker and his son's death, but also with solving a supernatural case of a curse as well! Is someone trying to sabotage the unveiling of Big Ben, or has the clockmaker indeed, risen from the grave to enact the unthinkable?
You're a Detective, one of London's finest, so you won't be needing a puppet on a pillow, a scarecrow kid with glowing eyeballs, a mysteriuos device that checks the room for glowing orbs, or even a supernatural pair of glasses that let you see past events. Nope, you get to use a case file journal, and good ole' investigative reasonings and deductions! Hmf, imagine that! You don't even have to trace an imaginary symbol without going outside of the line, to draw a conclusion, hmf, imagine that too!
Oh, this game is looking better and better to me, 4 Friends has included Morphing Objects and collectible Dominoes in every scene, and sometimes more than one in this Collector's Edition! There is a pull out tab on the left of the screen that tells you how many of each remain, AND they unlock special bonuses and games. Move over E, I've got a new best Friend 4ever, and they don't think it's too much work to offer Morphing Objects in every scene vs. only within a handful of HOP's, and collecting and playing dominoes is way cooler than finding the same old sign over and over in every single game.
The Hidden Object Scenes are usually multi-layered, creative and less boring than most, although an alternative would be nice. There are Interactive List finds, Multiples of the same object or Multiples of similar objects such as food items or circus related items. There are several smaller Zoom Zone HOP's and some scenes have a small puzzle to solve. Each time you make a "deduction" you will find items within a black and white scene, to piece together the circumstances leading up to the current deduction as a chain of events.
The Mini Games are well done with clear instructions to help you solve the puzzles. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Find and rotate torn picture fragments to assemble the photo.
2) Move the latch to the round hole by choosing various numbers on the padlock, to move the latch that many moves as directed by the arrows.
3) Walk through the maze using the diagram to check your position and possible paths.
4) Drag a chain of 3 or more identical symbols to collect enough of each color to fill up your tubes. Avoid collecting your opponents colored symbols which will empty your tubes. The first to fill all 3 tubes, will take a punch, 3 punches win the fight.
5) Swap valves so each one matches the hole shape by following the twisted pipes.
6) Follow the twisted lines and rotate the outer ring to align the figures, and click to slide them into the outlined shape.
7) Arrange the pins according to the clue, note that the cards position is upside down.
This Collector's Edition has 14 Concept Art pictures, 7 Wallpapers, 4 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, re-playable Movie Videos, 6 re-playable Mini Games, 20 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 28 collectible Dominoes (unlocks special bonuses) 31 Morphing Objects, 23 Achievements to earn, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Are you up to the challenge? Play exciting TriPeaks solitaire in the tropical forest and see how far you can go.
Overall rating
3
/
5
54 of 58 found this review helpful
DO YOU HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED?
PostedNovember 29, 2017
pennmom36
from400 levels? Well at least it's a long game!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire
(147)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I don't know about you folks, but the reason I play Solitaire games is for relaxation. When I get stressed out or just want to unwind, my "go to" game is Solitaire. There are enough timed games out there nowadays, Match 3, Time Management, and sometimes even HOPA games have a timed feature. If you haven't guessed where I'm going with this yet, this is a Timed Higher/Lower Solitaire game! In order to earn all 3 Stars, you have to play each level as fast as possible. There are 3 Stars located at the top, and one by one, the stars will begin to disappear, one chunk at a time.
I was able to make it to level 30 before having to replay a level, and was able to make it to level 38 before the one hour demo ended, which tells you how easy this game is, and I was able to earn all 3 stars on all 38 levels. The goal is to remove ALL cards from the field, if you run out of deck cards and cards still remain on the board, you will have to replay the level until you are able to remove all of the cards.
The Undo feature seems to be limitless, but I only used the undo feature a couple of times, so I could be wrong. There are eventually 3 Power-up's at your disposal, that need to recharge before they can be used again. The Joker can be used as any card, the Bomb will remove 3 cards on the fiekd, and the third power-up is a Shuffle feature that puts cards back into the deck and redistributes them. Almost every level has a Joker hidden in the deck, but you cannot stockpile them, they have to be removed by playing it as a wildcard.
When determining how many stars to give a game in my reviews, I always go by the same criteria, no matter what type of game it is, If I loved the game so much that I'd be willing to purchase it at facevalue, I'll give it 5 stars. If I really liked the game, but I'm only willing to buy the game during a really good sale, I'll give that game a 4 star review rating. If I enjoyed playing a game, but I'm only willing to use a game credit or PCC, I'll give that game a 3 star rating in my review. If I didn't like the game but enjoyed some of the features it offers, I will give the game a 2 star review rating. If I hated playing a game, if I can't make myself play the entire demo, and none of the features appeal to me whatsoever, I will give that game a 1 star review.
I gave Rainforest Solitaire 3 stars because I would be willing to use a credit or PCC to buy the game. It has features I really liked, and some I didn't. I like that this is a Higher/Lower type solitaire, I like the fact that you don't have to remove special gold cards to win, leaving regular cards on the field, I like how quickly the next level becomes available, with fast pop up windows to move forward, I like that the deck shows you how many cards remain, I like a limitless Undo feature, I like that the power-ups aren't one and done cards that they simply recharge and I even like the card graphics. I don't however, like a Solitaire game that is timed and stressful, I don't like that the cards don't shake if you miss a playable card, or alert you somehow, because you have to play so quickly it's easy to miss a card, Obviously my pros outweigh the cons, but still....a timed solitaire game is not a stress relieving kind of game, 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
/
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
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
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
/
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
(101)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
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
/
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
(35)Fun Factor
5
/
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
(101)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
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
(101)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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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!