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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4728
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 31, 2025
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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
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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
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
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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
(101)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
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
(101)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
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
/
5
Storyline
3
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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
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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
(101)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
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
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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
(101)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
(101)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
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!
Can you stop an otherworldly force before it’s too late?
Overall rating
4
/
5
99 of 143 found this review helpful
"THROUGH HARDSHIPS TO THE STARS"
PostedOctober 21, 2017
pennmom36
fromSo after accidentally activating a detonator, I decide to start pushing red buttons that I don't know what they go to or do?
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
/
5
This is the part where I sing praises about Mad Head games, usually. I felt a bit let down by this new series intro, because it's anything but Frightening! Mad Head may want to go back to the drawing board, they're beginning to get stuck in a rut. Same graphics, they stand room for improvement because at times they are blurry and cartoonish in nature, it's hard to feel scared when they remind me of a Saturday morning cartoon! Same symbols, there's symbols all over the place, including the same CE Spiral Collectibles, not to mention the fact that you would expect to see astrological symbols in this game, but they still chose to rehash their "Beyond" symbols. And now for the really disappointing news....they chose to add a Spirit Camera to reveal supernatural elements, a.k.a balls of white light. gasp, sigh, gasp. I was on the fence with how I really felt about this game. Initially I was only going to give this game 3 stars, however, I did love that this game takes place in current time. I have a cell phone for reference, and a drone as my helper. Also I liked that I didn't have a broken purse zipper!
Fright Chasers have set up camp near the Kilbourn Observatory, home to Ryan and Anne Kilbourn. Rumor has it, Anne still roams the hallways of the observatory as her grieving husband works diligently to find a way to defy the laws of physics, to join her. Before you can find a way inside (it's complicated) your partner Lisa becomes a victim of something supernatural, or at least astrophysical. One thing's for sure, ghosts really do exist, and Lisa will have plenty of things to blog about, if she makes it out alive!
This Collector's Edition version has everything you'd expect from Mad Head, because they offer the same exact bling in the same exact fashion with all of their games. Remember Rite of Passage Heart of the Storm? Remember Shadowplay, Maze Subject 360, and Beyond? These games came roaring in like a lion with fresh storylines, and sharp detailed graphics like no other dev had presented before. I fear they have fallen into the epix trap, where they are pressured to create a new game each month, sometimes multiple games a month. I've got all the time in the world, to wait patiently for that next "cutting edge" game. I'll gladly board the Mad Head train again, but first it needs to head back to the station for repairs.
The Hidden Object Scenes actually do a decent job of trying to keep them relevant. The very first one is extremely interactive with multiple finds, followed by a small Zoom Zone HOP, and a Matching Pairs scene. In this CE version, as well as all of their other CE's, each scene has a Morphing Object to find for added challenge. If only they were offered in the main game....if only.
The Mini Games are in abundance, some are fun, but they all seem to be of the same nature. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Click on the triangles in the correct order, by trial and error.
2) Drag to rotate rings to complete the picture.
3) Use phone controls to guide the drone. (the drone is used for several applications, and not discarded in the entire demo!)
4) Use up and down arrows to enter the correct padlock combination.
5) Swap plates so the projected image matches the symbol shown.
6) Fill the board with colored lights so that it matches the number of colored light in each column and row.
7) Connect the circles on the top and bottom of the grid by passing through all dots shown on the clue without overlapping.
8) Same drone game, different application.
9) Recreate the pattern from the photo on the grid, passing over a tile multiple times will change it's color.
10) Connect the dots on the globe so they match the image on the paper using directional arrows.
This Collector's Edition has Wallpapers, Concept Art pictures, 7 Music Soundtracks, 10 Achievements to earn, 17 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, Case Files, 17 HOP Morphing Objects, 29 Collectible Spirals that unlock bonus content, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Saints and Sinners Bingo
Hilarious character dialogue and a catchy original soundtrack set the stage for this exciting bingo game with something for everyone.
Overall rating
3
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
TOO EASY TO WIN
PostedOctober 19, 2017
pennmom36
fromBINGO! BINGO! BINGO!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game must have been all the rage back in the day, but probably because you win all the time! I also became annoyed with all the pop up chatter boxes from all the other players, at first their quips were mildly amusing, but they never stop chatting, therefore there's always a constant flow of pop ups.
You will travel across the country as you compete against other Bingo aficionados, making their way to the 35th annual Bingo Championship. (does this really exist?)
The goal, besides winning Bingo, is to collect various good luck charms to "distract" the other players so you can win first. Some players are sweet, some ruthless, thus Saints and Sinners.
Each Bingo level will show you the Bingo pattern on the left that you must fulfil to win. Three numbers are called via numbered balls at the top, and after daubing the correct numbers, you can click on the call button to bring up 3 more balls. If you daub the winning pattern, you click the Bingo icon. I tested this theory to the max, if you simply press the bingo button after daubing the numbers, there is no penalty if you haven't actually won, and by doing so, you are almost guaranteeing to win before the other players.
It's a fun game to waste away an hour or so, but I don't think this is the kind of go to game for the long haul.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you find out what's targeting young men in Paris?
Overall rating
3
/
5
96 of 124 found this review helpful
JUST ANOTHER AVERAGE GAME IN AN AVERAGE SERIES
PostedOctober 19, 2017
pennmom36
fromHow about a traveling circus?
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
A couple of weeks ago I was watching AFV and there was a cute little toddler who kept suggesting the same item when her mother asked her what they should eat, "how about cupcakes?" each and every time. I picture the same scenario going on inside the think tanks of the various writers, when deciding on a theme, "how about a traveling circus?" "how about a traveling dance show, how about a traveling circus?" In my opinion, Chimeras had one of the most creative and original plots when they released Tune of Revenge, and that particular game received a 4.7 average rating from BF reviewers! If you take the average ratings from the last 4 games in this series, not including this current game, the overall average rating is 3.7, which spells average! So, how about a traveling circus?
They say Love is Blind, but Adalinda's love is paralyzingly blinding! Adalinda is the star attraction of the Traveling Circus show, Chimera Magic, but her attraction is deadly! Men can't control their desires for the fiery dancer, her beauty draws them in like a magnet to metal. But once she removes her mask, her gaze renders her relentless suitors blind and paralyzed. Adalinda may have gone too far this time, when Julien is the latest victim to suffer this lovers affliction, because mother Marie has vowed to stop this carney once and for all. How about a traveling circus?
There are 27 Morphing Roses to find one in each scene, 36 Jigsaw Puzzle pieces to assemble 3 different Screensavers once all 12 pieces of each SS is collected. There are also 12 Collectible Chimeras Cards, which give you a small Chimeras factoid about the 3 headed mythological Greek fire breathing creature.
The Hidden Object scenes bored me to tears, I would have given anything for a HOP skip feature. The first one required you to find objects matching Keywords in a sentence, thankfully I was able to decipher the keyword "stuff" successfully. The next, a simple Interactive List find with more stuff to find in a somewhat blurry scene. By the time the third HOP rolled around, I not only spotted the 4 masks to open the List, at break neck speed, but was able to find all objects on the list, without even reading them, by simply guessing at which items stuck out like a sore thumb. The final HOP in the demo switched it up a bit with Silhouetted Shape finds in an even blurrier scene. Thankfully this was the last HOP encounter in the demo, how about a traveling circus?
The Mini Games are okay, no real complaints other than they should have made them more circus themed. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Move gems up or down to vertically align matching pairs, using directional arrows to move rows of gems.
2) Guide the sun token across every tile by placing directional arrow buttons on the board to determine the direction the sun token moves.
3) Remove the bars in the correct order by choosing unblocked bars.
4) Move tokens along the tracks to their related symbol slots.
5) Use rotation buttons to place tokens correctly.
6) Study the cards and choose the matching card shown after they flip, within 3 guesses.
7) Restore the picture by placing torn picture fragments correctly.
8) Spot the differences from two side by side photos, one with color, one without.
9) Color the picture by selecting each symbol until the correct color appears that matches the clues.
10) Align disks correctly.
11) Swap figurines to their color coded spots.
12) Drag chains of color coded spheres to their correctly colored slots.
13) Rotate the board to align with the correct tangled path that the symbols will travel correctly.
CHIMERAS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Tune of Revenge (February 7-2013) 4.7
2-The Signs of Prophecy (October -15-2015) 3.9
3-Cursed and Forgotten (May 26-2016) 3.8
4-Mortal Medicine (November 10-2016) 3.9
5-Mark of Death (May 4-2017) 3.2
6-Blinding Love (October 19-2017) n/a
2-The Signs of Prophecy (October -15-2015) 3.9
3-Cursed and Forgotten (May 26-2016) 3.8
4-Mortal Medicine (November 10-2016) 3.9
5-Mark of Death (May 4-2017) 3.2
6-Blinding Love (October 19-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 11 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 3 Screensavers, a Secret Room, (how about a traveling circus room?) 5 Music Soundtracks, 22 Achievements to earn, 27 Morphing Roses, 12 Collectible Chimeras Cards, 36 hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.