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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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An earthquake reveals a hidden palace full of deadly secrets!
Overall rating
2
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5
78 of 106 found this review helpful
R.I.P HIDDEN EXPEDITION
PostedOctober 28, 2017
pennmom36
fromHe's been poisoned and there's no known antidote, let's give him a vitamin shot!???????
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
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. Eventually, King Mithridates met his demise, and Hidden Expedition should be laid to rest as well, R.I.P.
This Collector's Edition has 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 this Collector's Edition version, there is a Morphing Object in each of the main HOP's.
The Mini Games are the only reason I gave this game two stars rather than one. 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 only) (July 22-2006) 3.6
2-Everest (Standard Edition only) (June 1-2007) 3.4
3-Amazon (Standard Edition only) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition only) (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) n/a
2-Everest (Standard Edition only) (June 1-2007) 3.4
3-Amazon (Standard Edition only) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition only) (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) n/a
This 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.
Can you solve an old murder case and save your sister?
Overall rating
5
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5
135 of 159 found this review helpful
BLOOD IS CALLING
PostedOctober 26, 2017
pennmom36
fromWhy do I need to find paper and a pencil to write down a code when I have a cell phone???
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
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. This edition has a whopping 72 Morphing Puzzle pieces (the beta only had 44!) that allows you to assemble Jigsaw Puzzles and save as Screensavers. You will also collect Coins 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??????)
This 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!
The sea is calling! Dive on in for an underwater mahjong adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
88 of 93 found this review helpful
GRAB YOUR BEACH TOWEL MAHJONG FANS
PostedOctober 25, 2017
pennmom36
fromI love the solitaire type mahjong!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
There are very few Mahjong games that I love because I find traditional Mahjong games to be boring after a few levels. Ocean Mahjong is different because there are 7 different types of Mahjong available to pick and choose from. These devs are the same ones that created Winter Mahjong, Forest Mahjong and my personal favorite Flowers Mahjong which has gorgeous graphics.
You can choose to play in Casual mode for a relaxing, untimed game, Normal mode or Expert, and you can tweak all of these features in Custom Mode. In Custom mode you can chose whether you want to play in timed mode or not, set the amount of time you want it to take to recharge hint and shuffle features, (10-120) whether you want free tiles highlighted, and if you want a bonus for remaining time.
MAHJONG TYPES AVAILABLE
*Traditional: same ole same ole match two identical tiles with the goal of removing all Special Gold tiles.
*Non-Pair: Find the only 2 tiles that don't have matches in each layer.
*Bottom Tiles: find tiles on the board that match tiles shown on the bottom.
*Great Wall: match two identical tiles, one tile on each side of the wall.
*Balance: select 2 tiles of the same color, preferably alternating so that the balance bar doesn't reach the max.
* Solitaire: remove pairs of same suit that equal the sum of 14.
*Memory: click 2 tiles at a time to see its picture, and memorize them to find matches.
Although I personally liked Flowers Mahjong better than this version of Mahjong, Ocean Mahjong has some very entertaining types of Mahjong available. There's sure to be a type that suits you, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director is back with the ultimate 5 star cruise of a lifetime aboard the luxurious USS Liberty of the Waves!
Overall rating
5
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5
255 of 290 found this review helpful
I TAKE THIS CRUISE EVERY YEAR
PostedOctober 25, 2017
pennmom36
fromHurry up, the cruise leaves at 10 am sharp!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have no idea why Vacation Adventures games are so appealing, but once you start playing, it's hard to stop! These are the same devs who offer Christmas Wonderland, Halloween Trick or Treat, Easter games, Ultimate Puzzles and my personal favorite Vacation Park Ranger.
The USS Liberty has pulled into the Big Fish port once again, a cruise you really should board. Just like the previous Vacation Adventures, this is purely a HOG with Puzzles and Mini Games available between each Hidden Object Scene. There's no voiceovers, so you'll have to read dialog boxes, if you want to follow the storyline, which is more of a what's next then a plot. Sounds old school, and you're right, but it's a really good old school HOG!
You can choose either Casual or Challenge modes (faster vs. slower hint and puzzle skip recharge) as well as which gender of cruise director you want. The best part about this game is that it's relaxing, there's no timer so you have all the time in the world, and some of the items to find are tiny, so it's a good thing there's no time restraints.
Each scene has Lost items that need found, the portal on the bottom left will show these items one at a time as silhouetted shapes, when all have been found the portal will close. Each scene also has recyclable items that need to be found such as paper bags, cans, and bottles, when all recyclable items have been found the lid will close. You earn coins as you play and the coins can be used to purchase 16 different Souvenirs, but this feature doesn't really float my boat.
The items to find are list finds, items in red are hidden in or behind something, items in blue are tasks to complete such as finding and dragging the captain's suit to the hanger. There are 18 trophies to earn and you are scored a bronze star if you find all items, a silver star if you find all lost items OR all recyclable items and a gold star when you find all lost items AND recyclable items. You will also receive an eagle eye bonus if you don't use the hint, there is a Mega Hint feature that will briefly show you all available items on the list.
After each HOG you will get to solve a puzzle or mini game such as rotating puzzle tiles to complete a picture, Match 2 identical items by flipping over two cards at a time, Spot the Difference between two almost identical pictures, finding cruise related words in a word search, or putting together a jigsaw type puzzle of the ship's layout. Grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the cruise!
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
90 of 111 found this review helpful
I'VE A FEELING WE'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE!
PostedOctober 24, 2017
pennmom36
fromFizzy soda's are important in Fairytale world too!
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
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5
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. If there's a good sale however, I'm on it! This is a hard game to describe, it's different, but the same!?
The storyline 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 fairytale creatures!
Fairytale 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 fairytale characters you meet are interesting and it's fun to read what they have to tell you.
This 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 for a TM game, but if there's a sale before the SE is released, I'll definitely buy it, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a ghost bride and save the city?
Overall rating
2
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5
30 of 41 found this review helpful
AT LEAST THE CE VERSION HAS COLLECTIBLE ROSES
PostedOctober 24, 2017
pennmom36
fromRoses are red, violets are blue, the undead bride is coming for you ;)
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
My hat's off to my friend skullfun who was able to finish the game, and has written an excellent review! I just couldn't get into this game at all. I usually finish the SE version of the demo to compare both versions, but I just couldn't force myself to complete this demo, so that review is way more informative than mine! I will say, that at least the CE version has collectible Roses to keep you occupied. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
Here I go again! I'm on another paranormal investigation, and right off the bat, I pick up a large vase that seems to have something inside because it's rattling. Do I blow it off, because it's probably just chipped pottery? Do I turn it upside down and shake out the contents? Nope, I search my surroundings for something heavy enough to smash it to pieces! This isn't even my pottery, and I certainly shouldn't claim the prize as my own. Guess what I do next, I find an oil container, and yes, it too has magical anticorrosion properties!
Then I read the bulletin board and low an behold, Martinez is missing!!! (he's that really scruffy looking cat that shows up everywhere) WHAAAT?!? This seems like a much bigger case to me, who cares about another scorned undead bride, Martinez is missing people! Not to mention there's a 1000k reward which is way more than the chump change I just got for my traveling per diem!
On with my case and my first interview with the mother of the undead bride. Turns out her family fortune was squandered by her gambling hubby, which is probably good enough reason to roll over in your grave, but certainly not enough to make you want to get up out of your cozy coffin, so I'll have to investigate further. So I notice some interesting knight statues in the house, and the black bar tip says "I wonder if they are for sale?" Well it's a little too late for helping this poor old woman, and she's been through alot man, am I really going to offer to buy these after the poor woman lost everything? (well technically she still has her daughter )
You all can finish playing this game, I'm going to look for Martinez!
GRIM FACADE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Mystery of Venice (June 2011) 4.2
2-Sinister Obsession (July 5-12) 4.1
3-Cost of Jealousy (February 28-13) 4.0
4-A Wealth of Betrayal (April 24-14) 3.2
5-The Artist and the Pretender (September 18-14) 3.6
6-Hidden Sins (June 18-15) 4.2
7-Monster in Disguise (May 19-16) 4.0
8-The Red Cat (October 22-16) 3.8
9-A Deadly Dowry (September 23-17) 3.2
2-Sinister Obsession (July 5-12) 4.1
3-Cost of Jealousy (February 28-13) 4.0
4-A Wealth of Betrayal (April 24-14) 3.2
5-The Artist and the Pretender (September 18-14) 3.6
6-Hidden Sins (June 18-15) 4.2
7-Monster in Disguise (May 19-16) 4.0
8-The Red Cat (October 22-16) 3.8
9-A Deadly Dowry (September 23-17) 3.2
The Collector's Edition has 16 replayable Mini Games, 13 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 10 Movie Videos, 4 Music Soundtracks, 4 Screensavers, 10 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 24 Achievements to earn, Hidden Roses in every scene so you can buy flower bouquets for even more undead brides (how many of them are there, it might be a pandemic!)
I don't recommend this game.
Gnomes Garden: Halloween — get ready for a spooky time management adventures! Help the princess lift the curse and find her missing uncle!
Overall rating
3
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5
34 of 38 found this review helpful
WHERE'S THE HALLOWEEN PART?
PostedOctober 24, 2017
pennmom36
fromNext up, the Thanksgiving edition with no holiday themed items added!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Have you played Gnomes Garden 1-2 or 3? Well then you probably want to pass this one up, because it's really no different than the other 3, and there's nothing really Halloween themed about this game.
The Princess is informed that her rich uncle has gone missing and is presumed to be dead. She inherits his money under one stipulation, she must stay and rule her uncle's kingdom. At first she refuses but she is approached by a peasant who begs for help because all of the peasants are cursed and turning into zombies. Sounds interesting right? I'm hopeful thinking this will have an "Incredible Dracula" vibe to it (which btw is an awesome TM game) Nope, by the time the first level rolls around, the Princess has fixed the zombie situation, and must now do the same tasks she has done in the previous 3 versions, aka, fix bridges, repair farms, build sawmills, quarries, mills....you get the picture.
If you enjoyed the previous 3 Gnomes Garden, and I will say they aren't bad, and you don't mind the fact that there aren't many Halloween themed tasks if any, then this game is a decent game. However, there's really nothing new or different in this edition, so for me, I'll pass on this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Use your puzzle skills to solve mosaics and prepare for Halloween!
Overall rating
5
/
5
61 of 72 found this review helpful
MOSAIC FANS REJOICE
PostedOctober 23, 2017
pennmom36
fromSpooky fun!
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
Far Kingdoms has returned with an awesome Halloween themed Mosaic game, AND it's based on logic! I absolutely love the variety of different sized grids on just about every puzzle, large grids, small grids, easy grids and challenging grids of every size. The colors are bright and vivid, and the pictures are exactly what you'd expect for Halloween, jack-o-lanterns, bats, cauldrons and witches. Just like Garden Mosaics, you can decorate your kingdom for Halloween, and customize the tiles, hedges , and even the placement of the buildings.
You can play in Casual mode where the numbers are crossed off one by one, or Advanced which doesn't fill in the cells until an entire row or column has been completed. The goal of a mosaic is to either fill in cells or cross them off by using logic. Each row and column has a set of numbers that allows you to solve the puzzle, sometimes it's easier to figure out which cells can't possibly be filled in, and toggling between colors allows you to narrow down the playing field. You begin each level with 1 hint, and as you fill in the cells, you will earn more hints and coins to decorate, the cauldron will also fill, which will fill in 3 cells for you when activated.
I love this game, in fact I was so into it, that when the demo ended abruptly, it took me by surprise because I didn't realize I had been playing it for an hour. Give this one a try, it's really good, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Antiques from Rosen's Workshop are coming to life!
Overall rating
1
/
5
33 of 37 found this review helpful
I JUST CAN'T TAKE THIS GAME SERIOUSLY
PostedOctober 22, 2017
pennmom36
fromI think my bird flew the coup.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Wow! This game is sooo boring and so cheesy, that I just can't take it seriously. It's not a realistic game, it's not a fantasy game, it's not a scary game, it's just another game thrown together with bits and pieces of other game elements. I really can't recommend this game to anyone for any reason I can think of, there are so many better games available I don't want to waste your time to even recommend trying it for yourself. But if you must, here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version if either is right for you:
Brenda Gale has another angry ghost to appease, but this time she's not alone. After rummaging through her new client's home thoroughly, she finds spare parts, and of course instructions, to assemble the latest and greatest Kiwi Bird mechanical helper. At first this amazing bird can only open jars, but after a few amazing upgrade adjustments, he can fly! This is amazing considering a Kiwi Bird is a FLIGHTLESS bird native to New Zealand! (fun fact: the kiwifruit wasn't called kiwi until around 1970, as a marketing strategy. Before that, kiwi was called gooseberry and was native to China, but adored by New Zealanders.) I'm tempted to just add more amazing fun facts about the Kiwi and the fruit, because this Spirit of Revenge is anything but amazing!
In this unamazing episode of Spirit of Revenge, Thomas finds Pinocchio, a puppet created by his great grandfather, Finn Rosen, a.k.a Gepetto. The next thing ya know, the whole town is being hexed by a revengeful spirit, and Thomas goes off the rails of the crazy train. His wife Emma knows exactly what to do, call the expert, Brenda Gale. Ms. Gale begins the investigation by snooping through everyone's personal belongings, including the neighbors. There's all the aspects we HOPA fans adore, the missing zipper pull, finding oil that instantly removes 20 years worth of corrosion instantly, finding the exact wrench needed to turn off the spewing hydrant (which btw is laying right next to it) and plenty of HOP's with feathers, bells, lions, watches, etc. to find before finding the one and only item we can actually use! None of this would be possible in my opinion without the help of our little buddy, the Kiwibird you get to name. ( I can't tell you what I named my little buddy, it's inappropriate)
In the Collector's Edition version, there are Morphing Objects to find in each scene that will give you a hint for each one you find. There are supposedly only 10, so what happens when you need 11 hints? There are 4 Tubes of Paint to find that unlock a bonus mini game, and after the demo there are collectible Musicians and Actors to find that unlock two more bonus mini games. In my opinion, this game is CE unworthy.
I HOPe you love HOP's because there's a ton of em! Lot's and lots of junk to rummage through, Interactive List finds, Multiple Silhouetted Shape finds, and Progressive Interactive Silhouetted Shape finds, some of which have small puzzles to solve. There are no alternate games available in lieu of the Hidden Object Puzzles.
The Mini Games I will admit, have some entertainment value, because I actually enjoyed some of them which were kind of new, especially the parallel parking game. Some, not all, are available in an easy or hard difficulty mode.Below are some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select and replace missing items in a town scene.
2) Move two gears along all of the lines only once to an empty slot.
3) Block the darts by moving the paddle left or right until the meter fills.
4) Position the left wing to match the right wing, by moving sections with directional arrows, this is a 3 part puzzle with more sections added each time.
5) Parallel park a van using DNR modes, directional steering and the gas and brake pedals.
6) Position the doorknockers according to the matching eye colors that appear when swapping, then select them in the correct order according to the clue shown.
7) Select arrows to rotate and swap disks to their matching related symbols.
8) Select 8 matching pairs of Symbols.
9) Move the token along all lines without crossing, to all items except the one's Chloe doesn't like.
10) Turn all hands to point down, selecting one hand may affect others.
SPIRIT OF REVENGE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Cursed Castle (August 9-14) 4.5
2-Elizabeth's Secret (June 25-15) 3.7
3-Gem Fury (December 12-15) 3.6
4-Florry's Well (June 25-16) 3.8
5-A Test of Fire (January 14-17) 3.4
6-Unrecognized Master (September 21-17) 3.2
2-Elizabeth's Secret (June 25-15) 3.7
3-Gem Fury (December 12-15) 3.6
4-Florry's Well (June 25-16) 3.8
5-A Test of Fire (January 14-17) 3.4
6-Unrecognized Master (September 21-17) 3.2
The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 6 Concept Art Pictures, 20 Movie Videos, 11 Music Soundtracks, 10 Morphing Objects that give you extra hints, 4 collectible Tubes of paint, Musicians and Actors to unlock 3 Bonus Mini Games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 2 is here and it’s packed with more brain teasing challenges.
Overall rating
4
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5
24 of 28 found this review helpful
AWESOME UNCOMPLICATED MOSAIC VARIETY
PostedOctober 21, 2017
pennmom36
fromIsn't that the same turtle from the first game?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
If you're looking for a little variety this is certainly the mosaic game for you! You can play in a Casual, Normal or Expert difficulty mode, or you can customize the difficulty mode by choosing if you want to play in a timed mode, if you want bonus points as a time bonus, whether you want numbers crossed off one by one or only when the entire row has been completed, and you can set the number of mistakes allowed from 1-4 and how long it takes for the hint feature to recharge from 30-120 seconds. You can then choose to play the Traditional (multicolored) Mosaic Griddler games, or you can pick a level that offers different features. They have added a new feature, of geometric shapes that have half tiles etc to give the puzzle a more realistic effect with curved, softer edges.
Mystery Lands will fill in cells in a unique way, that create a scene such as a pond with a swimming turtle, a grassy area and even beautiful flowers.
Labyrinth will form a maze where a ball is moved from point A to point B as tiles are filled in.
Rome type grids are the same as the Multicolored type levels, but the numbers on the columns and rows are Roman Numerals, which could prove to be a bit of a challenge with larger numbers.
Labyrinth will form a maze where a ball is moved from point A to point B as tiles are filled in.
Rome type grids are the same as the Multicolored type levels, but the numbers on the columns and rows are Roman Numerals, which could prove to be a bit of a challenge with larger numbers.
In my opinion, this game is far more entertaining that the last one offered, and so much fun, enjoy!
I recommend this game!