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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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Save your daughter from the Witch-Crow in the parallel reality of Pandora’s Box!
Overall rating
3
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5
25 of 37 found this review helpful
I LOVED THE CHALLENGE BUT THE CONS OUTWEIGH THE PROS
PostedNovember 18, 2017
pennmom36
from...I'm going to catch you, you, you witch! now that's some acting right there.
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
/
5
I took this journey, after opening up Pandora's box. I chased the evil Crow Witch through three different portals, of past, present and future. My journey came to an end however when a glitch (that several players experienced) prevented me from progressing.
The graphics are about as basic as basic gets. There are no voiceovers, but there isn't a ton of dialog to bog it down either. The HOP's are basic listed items with slight interactions, and the mini games are pretty easy to solve. It may sound like this is a horrible game, and yet......
I found myself thoroughly engrossed in the game. It doesn't have those obvious tasks, you know the ones, use this item here, find that item there, run back and forth placing hundreds of emblems, finding 500 different keys, and searching for doorknobs that are missing from every door, drawer and cabinet ever made.
Everything was going great, until it wasn't. Towards the end of the demo I found myself unable to select the rune I needed to give to my little Lilliputian helper that I just rescued from the clutches of the evil witch. I searched walkthroughs, only to confirm I had done everything correctly, and visited the forums, where I discovered that several other gamers were having the same exact issue. Obviously some people were able to get past this point, so I will use a PCC to purchase the game, and redownload the game using a different profile to see if I can work through the issue.
Bottom line is, if you can overlook oldschool graphics and the game works in its entirety, I think you'll find the game to have just enough challenge to keep your interest. Enjoy, hopefully!
The city is being taken over by dark forces!
Overall rating
5
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5
212 of 241 found this review helpful
THIS GAME PROVES HOW GOOD A GAME CAN BE WHEN THEY TAKE THEIR TIME RELEASING THE SEQUELS
PostedNovember 18, 2017
pennmom36
fromyeehaw! I'm saddling up my giant Rooster yippee ki yay, wait a minute, is the rooster giant or am I really tiny??????
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
One minute King Altus was admiring the beauty of the magic trees in his kingdom, the next, he was ordering his people to cut them down, cut them all down! Surely the king was under a spell, an evil spell, but who would do such a thing to their beloved king? Well, King Altus has always believed that the Magic has to serve the people, but he never said anything about dark magic!
Boolat games is one of those devs who obviously takes pride in their work. They are somehow able to create adventure games with some of the most vivid colors, and don't get me started on the detail! When I zoomed into one of the scenes the first thing I noticed, was two dried and crumbling leaves! Wow, you might say, who cares? Look at those two leaves, pay attention, because those 2 leaves are incredibly realistic, look around each scene, don't just look for the next obvious task, admire the beauty and the detail, because their artists CARED enough to pay attention to detail. Now if they could just work on the jilted character movements....
I have to admit that I actually enjoyed searching each scene for the colorful twinkling gems this CE offers. Because the colors are so bright and vivid, these gems don't always slap you in the face, and some of them are hidden within zoom zones just to catch you off guard. Some of the scenes have Morphing Objects to discover as well.
You play the role of a Magician in training who gets thrown to the wolves. In the demo, the first lesson Regis the chief Wizard teaches you, is the Healing Glyph. I'm pretty sure you eventually learn to walk on water but that's just my guess lol. Fire blows from your fingertips as you work your magic on everything and everybody who needs a heal or two, including an overly dramatic archer named Dana. If I wasn't being hunted down at that point I'd probably have held off on my healing thingy just to see if I could get a couple more dramatic moans, coughs, and gurgles from this chick, way to milk it girl!
The Hidden Object Scenes are well done and very creative. I have been playing these games so long that I can usually just click on items without looking at the list because they are that obvious. Not this time! although some are obvious, I actually had to stare at a couple of scenes intently, one of which was a very cleverly blended pearl. Most of the scenes are multi layered offering Interactive Listed item finds, Silhouetted Shape finds, Keywords in sentences, and finding Matching Pairs. There are also several Zoom Zone scenes, and usually the last item requires you to leave the scene to find an item to use, and then return.
The Mini Games are actually quite entertaining, although they do tend to lean towards the easy side of the scales. I'm okay with any difficulty as long as they are fun. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Swap books to create an image on their binders.
2) Find matching pairs of symbols by flipping over two cards at a time.
3) Repeat the sequence in the correct order.
4) Move tokens to their correct matching colored slots.
5) Arrange the plates in the correct order based on the center symbols.
6) Use directional arrows on columns and rows to move square tiles to create a picture (arrrr)
7) Balance objects on both sides of the scales.
8) Guide the giant Rooster to the forest by choosing the correct turns to make based upon the signs before the turns.
9) Swap mirrors to direct the beams of light from gem to gem based upon their color.
DREAMPATH GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Two Kingdoms (June 14-2014) 4.5
2-Curse of the Swamps (June 4-2016) 4.4
3-Guardian of the Forest (November 18-2017) n/a
2-Curse of the Swamps (June 4-2016) 4.4
3-Guardian of the Forest (November 18-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 18 Concept Art pictures, 18 Wallpaper Posters, 14 Movie Videos, 8 Music Soundtracks, 21 re-playable Mini Games, 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 20 Achievements to Earn, 15 Morphing Screens to find, 90 collectible Gem Twinkles (allows you to play a bonus Match 3 game once all have been found) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
After your friend is abducted, can you escape the cemetery?
Overall rating
3
/
5
105 of 126 found this review helpful
THE EYELESS HORSEMAN RIDES AGAIN!
PostedNovember 16, 2017
pennmom36
fromI did like the cliffhanger demo ending!
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
When your best journalist comes knocking at your door in the middle of the night, you can bet on the fact that she's stumbled onto something incredible. That bet will pay off, because Karen has discovered a cemetery where she believes, people are just dying to get in! This cemetery is heavily guarded (and by heavily guarded, I mean one guard who refuses to sink with the ship) but her investigative skills have now led her to believe that the guards aren't there to keep people from getting in, it's to keep people from getting out!
Clap, clap, clap, clap. I have good news, and bad news. The good news is that Amax is really digging their heels in, they are jumping in with both feet, they refuse to accept the agony of deFeet (sorry, can't help myself, gotta use those pun opportunities) In all honesty, it's clear to see that they are really trying to get it right, they aren't sticking a toe in the HOPA waters, they are getting both feet wet (oops I did it again) They are trying to give us something new in a stagnate environment. The bad news is that I think they are trying too hard, because some of these features initially piqued my interest, but quickly became annoying.
The first new feature Amax added was way more dialog to sift through in an attempt to build a character/gamer relationship bond. Then they added Conversation Options, which in itself isn't all that bad, but it takes place on almost every conversation in every scene, multiple times. Again, that in itself isn't all that bad, however, for me it became annoying because I was constantly having to click on the dialog box at the bottom, to advance the conversation, then up to the top to click whichever choice I wanted, and then back to the bottom again to advance the conversation. If I chose the wrong answer, I would have to go back to the conversation option to click on the dialog option once again. A little goes a long way, they went a little overboard with it, and it may have helped if the two boxes were closer to the bottom dialog box?!?
They have also added a feature that looks to me like it's the majority of the CE bling. There aren't any collectibles or morphs offered, just points to earn to tip the scales of justice. When you are making those above mentioned decisions, depending on which answers you choose, you receive either Order points or Chaos points, moral or immoral choices. There is a moon on the bottom left that will turn red if you begin to make Chaotic or unethical decisions during the game. I like this theory, because it can make the game more interesting to replay, by making different choices, IF it effects the outcome of the story.
The Hidden Object Scenes have changed as well. First of all, they didn't repeat any HOP in the same scene, awesome! Most of the HOP's require you to use a lantern, the same lantern, even more awesome! You use the lantern in a dark scene to find several rabid bats, in a highly interactive scene where the bats consume the entire scene and attack you when you least expect it. Another scene requires you to use the lantern to pan several areas in search of dangerous creatures and ignoring the creatures who aren't dangerous. There is also a Spot the Difference HOP that was fairly well done.
The Mini Games sometimes requires help and guidance from your talking Crow friend, or the use of a camera for picture references. The camera can also help you find secret areas, or to see thing in a different light. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Drag skulls over the holes in the glass, moving one skull may affect others.
2) Swap tokens to match the riddles and picture references.
3) Use the fishing rod to guide the key out of the well, avoiding obstacles on the way up.
4) Follow the crows directions to interact with the character, by choosing the correct left and right side of the character facing you.
REDEMPTION CEMETERY GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Curse of the Raven (August 9-2010) 4.4
2-Children's Plight (August 12-2011) 4.5
3-Grave Testimony (August 12-2012) 4.3
4-Salvation of the Lost (April 18-2013) 3.8
5-Bitter Frost (December 26-2013) 3.4
6-The Island of the Lost (March 15-2015) 3.6
7-Clock of Fate (September 29-2015) 3.6
8-At Death's Door (May 5-2016) 3.8
9-Night Terrors (February 9-2017) 3.4
10-Embodiment of Evil (May 17-2017) 4.0
11-One Foot in the Grave (November 16-2017) n/a
2-Children's Plight (August 12-2011) 4.5
3-Grave Testimony (August 12-2012) 4.3
4-Salvation of the Lost (April 18-2013) 3.8
5-Bitter Frost (December 26-2013) 3.4
6-The Island of the Lost (March 15-2015) 3.6
7-Clock of Fate (September 29-2015) 3.6
8-At Death's Door (May 5-2016) 3.8
9-Night Terrors (February 9-2017) 3.4
10-Embodiment of Evil (May 17-2017) 4.0
11-One Foot in the Grave (November 16-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition version has 20 Concept Art pictures, 10 Wallpapers, 9 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 10 Movie Videos, 18 re-playable Mini Games, 17 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, Order and Chaos Points to earn, 12 Achievements to Earn, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
It's sakura season time and the queen decided to celebrate!
Overall rating
3
/
5
48 of 63 found this review helpful
I HAD MORE FUN BUILDING THE GARDEN THAN PLAYING THIS MATCH 3 GAME
PostedNovember 15, 2017
pennmom36
fromAnother Queen who doesn't want to plant her own garden!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Egypt
(92)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
My first impression when I saw today's release was, "oh wow, this looks boring." It always amazes me when I see some of the icon pictures for these games, who chooses the picture, BF or the developers? Some of the pictures make the game look horrible! Wouldn't you want to create a picture that makes the game look really cool? If you only get one chance to make an impression, make sure that the one picture you show, makes an impression, not just an "oh wow, that looks boring" kinda picture!
Because pictures don't always paint a true picture here at BF, I downloaded the game with an open mind. The first thing I check out with any game, are the option's available, and then the "how to play" section if available. I will say, after seeing some of the very creative features available, I was starting to change my mind from "oh wow, this looks boring" to "oh wow, that's different" But, unfortunately, after playing several levels of the Match 3 game, my mind wandered back into the "oh wow, this is kinda boring" zone. It's neither good nor bad, it just is another Match 3 game with a take it or leave it kinda vibe. The tiles are very large, and have unappealing, bland colored icons such as origami, sandals, sushi and coffee cups.
You can play in a Relaxed untimed mode, a normal Timed mode, or a very easy breezy Piece of Cake mode which disables the Weed feature as well as the timer. You can decorate the Queen's Garden with the coins and jewels you earn playing the Match 3 games and Mini Games. As you progress, new garden plants and decorations become available, and you can decorate the garden paths as well as relocate the items you purchase. This feature was by far way more exciting than the Match 3 game itself! The level goals are shown at the top left of the screen, which shows the specified number of matches required for each tile, the levels are re-playable, and the Mini Games can be skipped, however, you will earn bonus coins and jewels for completing simple tasks such as finding 12 butterflies.
There are the usual obstructions to overcome, and some unusual obstructions, such as making matches over Gold and Metal tiles to expose the cells under them, Wooden tiles to break, Earth tiles to dig through to find hidden Jewels, Rock tiles that require making matches under them to drop them off the board, Quartz tiles that require 4 separate matches near them to break, Chains requiring matches of the same tile chained or double chained, Vine tiles that require matches of the same tile entangled, or near them, Weed tiles that can quickly consume the board if not attended to quickly, Angry Kabuki Masks that explodes after a specific number of moves, Lotus Flowers to drop off the board to collect, and Soil tiles requiring matches near them to plant Daisy flower seeds.
Large matches will earn bonuses on the board to help remove the tiles. A Match 4 or more in a horizontal or vertical line will give you a bonus that will destroy an entire horizontal or vertical line when activated in a match. A Match 5 or more, will give you a Bomb bonus that destroys nearby tiles when used in a match or by double clicking. A Match 5 or more in an L or T shape will give you a Hornet bonus that clears all identical tiles on the board depending on which tile you activate.
When you combine both halves of the Dragon Token, a dragon will appear and burn 10 random tiles. The Dynamite Belt explodes when all it's gems have been collected, The Sledgehammer icon activates once 5 matches have been made next to the Sledgehammer Switch which triggers the hammer to explode the dynamite belt. There is also a Shuffle feature that allows you to shuffle the tiles on the board whenever you want, but it takes 3 minutes to recharge this feature.
Some of these features in my opinion are very unique and interesting, but most of them aren't available until after the demo. Perhaps this game becomes more interesting once these features are available, but I'm not really sure it's worth buying just to find out it's still a boring game!
I don't recommend this game.
Group four identical monsters so they merge to become a stronger monster, and keep going until they reach the highest level and vanish.
Overall rating
3
/
5
22 of 22 found this review helpful
DO YOU LIKE CLAWS & FEATHERS? SAME THING ONLY LESS FUN
PostedNovember 14, 2017
pennmom36
fromWell at least it has over 1k levels going for it!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love playing Claws & Feathers, those pesky cats are always trying to ruin the day for those cute little feathered guys. HexaMon has the same concept of dragging the little monsters, and placing them strategically into a hexagonal cell to make a match with at least 3 other identical monsters. The problem is, this game isn't nearly as fun! Maybe it's because the monsters aren't all that cute, or maybe it's because every level has basically the same goal. I became board about halfway through the demo, after playing one of the levels over and over because I couldn't complete the level within 20 moves.
If you pay attention to the HexaMon monsters coming down the pike, you can set up some rather large matches, because of the hexagonal grid style. When you are unable to make a match of monsters, more monsters will appear on random cells. The next HexaMon's to appear are shown at the top of the board, which can clog up the board and make it nearly impossible to find a clear path, which is required to move them.
As you progress, getting HexaMon monsters you need to make matches becomes increasingly more difficult. Some of them look similar in color, but they have to have the same hair type, the same teeth and the same number of eyes. It's hard to tell how close you are to achieving the level's goals, and some levels just seem to go on indefinitely.
To sum it all up, HexaMon is a Claws & Feathers type game, minus the "wow" factor. It's probably worth a PCC, but then again, you may as well just use the code on C&F!
I don't recommend this game.
Tillian has to win the tournament to marry Aerin, and at the same time they have to reveal and destroy the conspiracy against elven crown.
Overall rating
5
/
5
61 of 73 found this review helpful
STACKING THE DECK OF MARRIAGE
PostedNovember 14, 2017
pennmom36
fromEver wonder why they limit the size of your profile name?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
King Galanius hasn't been himself lately. Aerin knows something is very wrong, when he lays down the law, and demands she marries the winner of the upcoming Tournament! Her pleads were fruitless, and her fate seems to be signed, and sealed, question is, can she control the delivery? Well, she and Tillian are sure going to try to stack this deck of marriage!
This is one of my favorite TM game series, and I think the developers must have been listening, because this edition is a little easier to obtain all 3 stars, compared to Elven Legend 4. This is still a strategy based Time Management game, you will still need to queue your tasks in a specific order, but it is obtainable. I remember having to replay most of the levels in the last game, sometimes more than once to achieve all 3 stars! You can play in a Relaxed mode with no timer, Normal, or Hard Mode, and you can replay the levels as often as necessary.
In this Collector's Edition version, each level has a Morphing Hidden Object, and collectible Mask to find. I must admit, I like this feature, however, I just don't see the need to pay twice as much for a CE version just to get a few senseless wallpapers and collectibles.
There are the normal resources to collect, food, wood, stone etc. and the same tasks of clearing the roads, repairing bridges and filling in pits along the way. Queen Aerin will do all the magic work, once she has enough magical crystals to charge her staff, and Tillian also has a few tasks to accomplish as well, as they gather supplies needed to prepare him for the tournament. Aerin will collect Golden Petals, that allows her, aka you, to purchase items to decorate for the wedding. The Wedding Screen gives you a couple of different purchase options for each items, as it slowly transforms the scene into a beautiful Wedding scene.
There are several Altars of Resources available in each level that will produce resources over a period of time and each level has a Bonus meter that recharges to give you temporary boosts such as faster workers, more resources, or extra workers. You will need to construct different buildings to help you achieve your goals such as Farms, Workers House's Sawmills and mines. Some levels require items to be Crafted, the items you gather will automatically move to the icon, and once all items have been collected you need to click on the icon to complete the task.
The tournament is held over 5 islands, the Land of the Giants, the Orcish Swamps, the Dwarven Caves, the Elven Kingdom, and the Depth of Dark Elves. The Bonus Chapter takes place in the Warlock's Wasteland, which actually looks really cool.
This Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 60 Morphing Hidden Objects, 60 Masks to collect, World History Character Bios, a built in Strategy Guide, 50 regular Levels & 10 Bonus Levels, 37 Achievements to earn, and a High Scores board and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help the penguins decorate for a wedding ceremony in this latest mosaic adventure!
Overall rating
4
/
5
50 of 60 found this review helpful
WILL LADY UNA BECOME THE PENGUINS FAVORITE AUNT? NOPE, THEY STILL LIKE AUNT ARCTICA THE BEST!
PostedNovember 13, 2017
pennmom36
fromWhat did Morgan Freeman say when Mr. Penguin told him he liked March of the Penguins? Why did I narrate if you could talk?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Wedding Bells are about to ring, Uncle Aaron and Lady Una are about to tie the knot. Mr. Penguin is so happy for them, he's now a Pengrin! They need help decorating for the ceremony, which surely will be a formal Black and White occasion. (whats black and white, black and white, black and white? A penguin in a revolving door, OR falling down the stairs) What's on the menu? It's a toss up between Ice burgers and brrrrrritos, but there's definitely going to be an open bar with plenty of drinks on the rocks. The music? Everyone knows penguins only like sole! Join me folks, in singing Freeze a Jolly good fellow!
The Penguins have returned in Fantasy Mosaics 25 with 6 colorful bubbles to work with. You can switch between the 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.
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.
This is one of my favorite Mosaic Griddler series and is one of the best mosaic griddlers available, and certainly one of the most colorful. However, after playing some pretty unusual Mosaic games lately that have stepped outside the box with super creative features such as shape options and swapping options, I have decided to only give FM 25 only 4 stars. My hope is that these devs will realize that they are going to have to step up to the plate, and add different features moving forward, otherwise FM will become no different than all the other Mosaic games available nowadays! This is still a must have game for griddler geeks, but FM may become just another grid game if they're not willing to take chances, because other than different colors being added, nothing has really changed in the last 10 games offered.Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A dangerous spirit has returned from the past!
Overall rating
2
/
5
51 of 66 found this review helpful
I HAVE NO "DESIRE" TO FINISH THIS GAME
PostedNovember 12, 2017
pennmom36
fromHow exactly do these glasses work" How is it that I'm able to pick up and use items I can see from the past as well???
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
It's pretty bad when a demo ends, and you're relieved it's over with. You've gotta wonder why Domini Games continues with this series, because they aren't improving, they just linger around the average rating range. In my opinion, the best game in this series was Her Own Eyes, which took place in a more current time frame. The old "plague of the 14th century" story line has been beaten to death, if I never play another game featuring cloaked doctors wearing beaked masks, I think I'll be better off! If you haven't played a lot of HOPA games, you might see this game in a different light, because you haven't seen the same plot told a gazillion different ways. Personally, I enjoy the CE version's of most games because I like the added challenge of finding Morphs and collectibles. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
During the14th century, the plague known as the Black Death, swept through Europe, killing millions of people. The plague was merciless, and its victims suffered immense and unbearable pain before succumbing to death. There was little the Plague Doctor's could do to ease their patients suffering.Death was inevitable. The Black Death was unstoppable. After losing his entire family, Moro made the moral decision to search for an alternative form of medicine, Dark Magic. It wasn't long before Moro was accused of heresy by the Inquisitor's, and burned at the stake. Moro vowed to return one day, stronger than ever, and now he has indeed returned!
Put on your Magic Glasses that let's you see past events, it's time to investigate the return of yet another angry sorcerer from a Plague ridden era. Everything about this game is predictable and impractical, from the moment you begin your investigation....at the European Museum of History, because that's where all evil sorcerers are reborn.
This game has everything you already know it's going to have, a briefcase sitting on a park bench, that has a patch with something important sewn inside (why would you do that?) AND an old fashioned hairpin. Turn around, you know there's going to be a bulletin board nearby, complete with a crow playing the "mine" game, and of course an object wedged partially inside it's only crevice. Keep searching, you know there's a broken zipper pull, and something mysteriously hidden within the bushes, bushes that of course have thorns. By the end of the game my inventory items consisted of items that I knew exactly what I would use them for, a glass shard, paperclip, eyes, and yes, acid! Of course, you haven't learned from your past mistakes, and you will pick up a pile of Notes, that the wind will immediately scatter throughout each of the games locations, and amazingly, there's only 1 page per scene!
The Collector's Edition version has 15 Morphing Cursed Items and several Coins to collect that allows you to purchase virtual items for your Cursed Items Exhibit. Both collectibles have an Icon located on the top of the Inventory Bar, to show how many you have located and how many there are in total.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Interactive List finds, Interactive Silhouetted Shape finds, finding and replacing Keywords in Sentence finds, with an optional Match 3 alternative game to play.
Most of the Mini Games have the option of an Easy or Hard Mode to choose from, but even on the hard mode, most of them are doable on the first attempt. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1-Use directional arrows to rotate tiles to reassemble the picture.
2-Choose two sections of the lock teeth to swap along the top and bottom.
3-Connect the tiles with the specified number of connections for each tile.
4-Move flags along the lines to their correct outlined shapes.
5-Use the clue to turn the correct slots green, press arrows to rotate the clock hands.
6-Move tokens to their color coded slots without overlapping lines.
7-Rotate tiles to connect folders.
8-Remove all tiles by selecting 2 identical adjacent tiles.
MYSTERY TALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1- The Lost Hope (January 25-2014) 4.0
2- The Twilight World (January 29-2015) 3.5
3- Alaskan Wild (August 24-2015) 3.8
4- Her Own Eyes (February 18-2016) 4.1
5- Eye of the Fire (September 29-2016) 3.4
6- The Hangman Returns (January 26-2017) 3.7
7- The House of Others (June 29-2017) 3.8
8- Dangerous Desires (October 14-2017) 3.0
2- The Twilight World (January 29-2015) 3.5
3- Alaskan Wild (August 24-2015) 3.8
4- Her Own Eyes (February 18-2016) 4.1
5- Eye of the Fire (September 29-2016) 3.4
6- The Hangman Returns (January 26-2017) 3.7
7- The House of Others (June 29-2017) 3.8
8- Dangerous Desires (October 14-2017) 3.0
The Collector's Edition has 10 Concept Art pictures, 14, Wallpapers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 16 re-playable Mini Games, 35 Achievements to earn, 15 Morphing Cursed Weapons, 51 Collectible Coins to buy 15 Cursed Items for the Exhibit, Missing Note Pages, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save your sister on the Day of the Dead?
Overall rating
3
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101 of 132 found this review helpful
IF THE DEAD COULD SPEAK...... THEY MIGHT JUST HAVE A MYTH TO DISPEL!
PostedNovember 11, 2017
pennmom36
fromFishermen spirits doesn't sound all that frighting does it?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
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Unlike yesterday's incredibly creative game, Behind the Veil won't overload your cerebral cortex, however, the occipital lobe is a whole different matter. I don't recall any Eipix game having such bright, beautifully vivid graphics. (perhaps my hippocampus needs some neuron stimulation) This is a very short demo too, I still had a half hour left on the demo clock!
I have to give these developer's credit, where credit is due. I think they are finally beginning to realize that we are no longer content to accept cookie cutter, sub par games, that are being released at a breakneck speed, with minimal attention being paid to the details, and with repetitive story lines that barely have a plot. In the past, it was difficult to tell one series from another offered by this dev, but the tides are turning, and it's clear to see they are trying to see what works and what doesn't. I think they are getting there, improving the graphics is a great start, but I think they are having difficulty leaping over the hurdle to create a different kind of "bad guy."
This game had promise, but in the end, it's just another floating spirit seeking revenge. In my opinion, the "bad guy" should never be revealed during the demo. Instead, the villain's character should be mysterious, and the plot should thicken just before the end of the demo, we should be left saying "I've got to find out who or what is responsible!"
Myths of the World has another myth to unveil, a death defying myth, that you cannot die if there is no Death to claim your soul! A myth that begins to unveil on the island of Alma, as they prepare for The Day of the Dead celebration. But this celebration won't be very festive, when the dead are uninvited!
Oh no! We have yet another otherworldly gadget at our disposal, the Xolotl Blade, powered by the Lapis Stone, which, you guessed it, needs replaced and recharged after each and every use! We also get to search for those Hidden Signs, the same offered in all the games by this dev, it would be nice if this feature was tweaked, at least once in a while. This CE version also has the standard Eipix feature of only offering the Morphing Objects within the HOP's, a feature I love, just not when they are offered only in the HOP's!
Some of the Hidden Object Scenes are actually quite good. I particularly liked the stone disk HOP where you had to rotate the disks to align the different pictures shown. There are also Listed Item finds, Multiples of the same type of Item finds, and even smaller Zoom Zone HOP's with Silhouetted Shape finds. There is a Morphing Object available within most of the HOP's and there is an alternate Skipping Stones Match 3 type game to play as an alternate.
The Mini Games are average and lean towards Easy to Medium difficulty. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Match the keys with the correct keyholes based on the shape of the handle, using directional arrows to move between locks.
2) Follow directions on a recipe.
3) Display the pendant parts that make up the full pendant, select red buttons to scroll through the pieces without duplicating displayed pieces.
4) Arrange the soldiers and tribesmen in combat so that a shield is always blocking a sword, by swapping tiles.
5) Select the correct symbol for each shadow fisherman to push them away from the prince.
6) Match the fruits with their corresponding plates.
7) Move token along the grid to make their lines overlap with the pattern drawn in the background.
8) Destroy all of the connections between the knots by selecting only 3 knots.
9) Stack all of the sombreros together starting with the largest and ending with the smallest.
MYTHS OF THE WORLD GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Chinese Healer (January 29-2013) 4.3
2-Stolen Spring (November 6-2013) 3.6
3-Spirit Wolf (January 23-2014) 4.2
4-Of Friends and Fairies (June 7-2014) 4.1
5-Black Rose (October 25-2014) 4.3
6-The Heart of Desolation (April 11-2015) 4.2
7-The Whispering Marsh (September 3-2015) 4.2
8-Born of Clay and Fire (March 10-2016) 4.1
9-Island of Forgotten Evil (August 18-2016) 3.4
10-Bound by the Stone (December 17-2016) 3.0
11-The Black Sun (March 18-2017) 3.2
12-Fire of Olympus (July 6-2017) 2.9
13-Behind the Veil (November 11-2017) n/a
2-Stolen Spring (November 6-2013) 3.6
3-Spirit Wolf (January 23-2014) 4.2
4-Of Friends and Fairies (June 7-2014) 4.1
5-Black Rose (October 25-2014) 4.3
6-The Heart of Desolation (April 11-2015) 4.2
7-The Whispering Marsh (September 3-2015) 4.2
8-Born of Clay and Fire (March 10-2016) 4.1
9-Island of Forgotten Evil (August 18-2016) 3.4
10-Bound by the Stone (December 17-2016) 3.0
11-The Black Sun (March 18-2017) 3.2
12-Fire of Olympus (July 6-2017) 2.9
13-Behind the Veil (November 11-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 9 Music Soundtracks, 18 Movie Videos, 21 re-playable Mini Games, alternate re-playable Skipping Stones games, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 14 HOP Morphing Objects, a Souvenir Room, 13 Achievements to earn, 35 (not so) Hidden Signs to collect, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
Travel through a surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Overall rating
5
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5
210 of 239 found this review helpful
KEEP AN OPEN MIND, IT MAY MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, BUT THIS IS A GENIUS WORK OF ART!
PostedNovember 10, 2017
pennmom36
fromIf you like this game try some of the others, Bad Dream: Butcher or Bad Dream: Graveyard!
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
Bad Dream: Coma is one of the best Point & Click games I've ever played. Yes, it CAN have a somewhat sick and twisted plot, and no, not everyone will appreciate the fscant sense of humor, Most games like this are one and done games, once you finish it, there's really no reason to play it again. But this game could potentially be played dozens of time, probably even more, all with different tasks, inventory items and all with a different outcome!
The choices and decisions you make matter, every action has a reaction! I took the time to create 2 profiles, one of which I chose to make ugly choices, the other good and kind choices. There's ALWAYS a better choice option, you just have to discover what it is, just because you CAN use an inventory item, and it seems like that is the only option to proceed, that isn't the case, keep searching for an alternative, if you don't like the "bad" things!
If you choose to make poor choices in the game, the game will follow your lead, and you will have nothing but bad options and a bad ending, For example, IF you choose to punch and kill the birds in the beginning, your adventure will take you down a completely different path, with different tasks and different choices. After killing the birds, if you check the "status" icon you will notice that there are 3 different Endings, Good, Neutral, and Bad. If you killed the birds, or chose to use the crowbar on the crying baby, the Good Ending will be crossed off, and depending upon what other bad choices you made, the Neutral Ending is unobtainable as well!
If you search for alternative methods, the game opens up a whole new world, and you can actually earn Achievements, you'll be rewarded for your kindness, such as a Good Heart Award! This game is designed to be played over and over, and each time it will be different, that's genius! If you choose good and kind options, there isn't that much twisted innuendos.
This is a game about everyone being trapped in a Dream. Eventually you'll discover that everything is an illusion. That it's only when you make bad decisions, that the Dream becomes a Nightmare. Personally, I don't mind the plot's directive, they are sketches, it's not real, it's not meant to be real, and once you realize how the game operates, it's actually a game with a sense of humor, just like the games choice option, it all depends on how you look at it.
Give the game a chance with an open mind. This is a fabulous work of art, a point and click game that make you use your grey matter, no hand holding here, (which is a good thing because depending on your choices, you may not have one lol!) Enjoy!
I recommend this game!