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- Average Rating:3.7
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- Reviews Submitted:4714
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 15, 2025
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Amanda faces her worst nightmare as the lone miner comes alive.
Overall rating
4
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5
86 of 108 found this review helpful
It's Old School But I Kinda Dig It
PostedJuly 4, 2016
pennmom36
fromAren't you going to ask Mike why he was boarded up inside his own house?
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
After the horrible accident in the mines of Cedar Park in 1988, your father made the decision to close the mines for good. Twenty three miners were killed and one miner was never accounted for! Now that father has passed away, your brother Mike has reopened the mine, and the townsfolk are angry. Amanda has returned to Cedar Park with her fiance James to pick up the wedding dress her mother had made for her (and it's actually quite beautiful) when disaster strikes. A masked man dubbed The Lone Miner, attacks and kidnaps James. Has the Lone Miner returned from the grave to seek revenge?
Well, this is an old school HOG, the acting isn't all that great but the graphics are decent enough, the storyline is decent and there are a ton of HOS and Puzzles to solve. There are no frills or collectibles, there is a transport map but it doesn't really tell you which locations have an available current task.
The Hidden Object Scenes are all about the same, mostly interactive list finds but there are also Interactive Silhouetted Shape finds. Some of the scenes are repeated a second time.
There are a ton of Mini Games, nothing really new, and most are easy to solve. The following are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Rotate the ring that holds the discs using the rotation button in the center so that the symbols on the tokens match the symbols on the outside ring.
2) Rotate the dials on the briefcase, clicking on some of the dials affect others.
3) Open door latches in the correct sequence.
4) Swap adjacent chess pieces so they match the color coded spots. Chess pieces can only move in the direction of the tracks.
5) Click on tiles to rotate them so that the colors match on all sides of all tiles.
6) Click on rings to complete image, clicking one ring affects others.
7) Move watch needles to set the time according to clues found.
8) Click on fuses to swap positions, flip the on switch to see which ones are in correct positions.
This game is certainly worth a credit, keep an open mind and give it a try, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Dreampath: Curse of the Swamps
A mystical rain is turning everyone into frogs! It's up to you to find the cause of this wicked weather and save your loved ones.
Overall rating
5
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5
135 of 158 found this review helpful
The Kingdom Has Become A Swamp
PostedJuly 3, 2016
pennmom36
fromHas anybody tried kissing the frog?
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
It's a beautiful day in the Kingdom, and Princess Daniela is about to open her birthday gifts, surrounded by her loving family. One particular gift catches her eye, a beautiful butterfly pendant, but she has no idea who gave her such a thoughtful gift. No sooner does she adorn the necklace, when everyone begins to feel quite ill, and begin a horrendous transformation into amphibians! It's a royal case of Swamp Fever and Princess Daniela must travel to the Healer in the swamps to get the elixir formula cure. Is the butterfly pendant responsible for the Swamp Fever curse, or is it responsible for saving her life?
This is a stunning fairytale themed adventure with beautiful graphics and a typical fairytale story complete with Kings, Queens, and Princesses,where royalty must find the courage to face their foes and destroy the enemy so the Kingdom can live happily ever after! Fairytale games aren't my favorite genre normally, but I just had to purchase this game in the Collector's Edition. I love hearing the frogs croak and the birds chirp, you can even hear a woodpecker doing his thing in the distant forest! This game does an excellent job of making you feel as if you're actually there. Although there are only 5 chapters total, each chapter is fairly long, in my opinion, the length of the game is perfect. There are several Plus Sign inventory items that require some type of interaction before using, some of which are small puzzles to piece together others require adding another inventory item to complete. The Collector's Edition has the addition of 19 Achievements to earn and 12 Morphing Forest Sprite critters located throughout the game. The Butterfly Pendant also allows you to find objects that are magically hidden from sight, when you scan the scene with the butterfly, it will turn from blue to red, allowing you to then click on that formerly unseen object.
The Hidden Object Scenes are very interactive, and pretty decent. There are Interactive List finds, Matching Pairs finds, finding items that match Keywords in a story, Silhouetted Shape finds and even Fragmented Shape finds where you find several fragments that form an object to use back in the scene. The items to find are very well blended, but the items and the scenes are clear and bright.
The Mini Games are exactly what you'd expect in a fairytale game, fun and entertaining but not too difficult in the end. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you;ll encounter during the demo as well as a few of my favorite puzzles after the demo:
1) Place gems correctly inside the butterfly pendant.
2) Select four segments to complete the image.
3) Swap tokens and rotate them to complete the map images.
4) Arrange the shields to protect the soldiers from the acid rain, followed by finding 10 matching pairs of symbols, flipping over two tokens at a time, followed by Spot 10 differences.
5) Swap books on a shelf so that the images on the spine form a complete picture.
6) Move the pieces to their like colored slots using a spider web as tracks for the tokens. (what a nice spider)
7) Repeat the sequence by clicking the correct symbols in the correct order shown.
8) Place 3 leaves on the holder so that when combined the shapes will match the example shown.
9) Swap the tiles so that when combined, both tokens will match the animal shown, then place fragments correctly inside outline.
10) Toggle the tiles until they all turn green, clicking one tile affects others.
11) Restore the image using arrows on columns and rows to push square tiles up, down, left and right.
12) Swap resin sections until the top and bottom sections fit snugly into one another.
13) Swap outer and inner flower sections to complete the mosaic.
14) Select crystals drawing a line from crystal to crystal to replicate the constellation form of a moose as shown.
The Collector's Edition has 18 Concept Art pictures, 27 Posters, 10 Videos, 4 Music Soundtracks, 27 replayable Puzzles and 20 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 19 Achievements, 12 Morphing Forest Sprite Creatures, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Explore newly created islands, teeming with bizarre creatures and heart-stopping danger!
Overall rating
5
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5
124 of 147 found this review helpful
If It Takes A Village To Raise A Kid We're Going To Need Two Villages
PostedJuly 2, 2016
pennmom36
fromWho knew there was so much going on under the sea!
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
Hero and Bright Light are back, and they're not alone! The adventurous duo are now proud parents of twins, Hika-Ri and Koa-Ri, but unfortunately, the gods are angry. Their island began to rumble and shake, towering waves crashed down upon the coast, destroying the coastline settlements. Many people thought the gods were punishing them, but once the tremors subsided, several islands began to rise from the ocean, surely this is a good sign, right? Hero and Bright Light are eager to explore with their new family, but first they must restore the settlements destroyed by mother nature, with your help of course.
I love the Moai series, and the graphics keep getting better and better with each episode. The tasks are clear and obtainable, and there's always a nice variety of features, however, I don't see the need to present a Time Management game as a Collector's Edition. The only feature even remotely beneficial would be the Strategy Guide, but it's very difficult to get "stuck" on a TM level, after all you can replay any level as often as you want, so to me, it's really a waste of money unless you've just gotta have a few wallpapers and a few extra levels.
There are two modes of difficulty available, Easy mode which is untimed for a relaxing experience the other is Casual which is designed for gamers familiar with TM games. This game has even more Achievements to earn than the last episode, a total of 68, which has to be an achievement for just about anything and everything you could do (or even think about doing for that matter!) Each level has treasure chests available which contain valuable artifacts and bonuses such as the Sandals of Speed which give the Moai a little more speed to get the job done. There are several different Artifacts to earn that will help you progress by increasing resources by a specific percentage, and other perks such as that. The Artifacts are kept in your backpack and you can choose a handful to apply before each level if you choose. A new feature in this fourth edition, are progressive upgrades to Hero as he improves and polishes his skills as a leader, such as his Ability level to negotiate and his Influence and power as the King of the Moai.
This is one of my favorite Time Management series, tasking you to remove obstructions from pathways, plant crops for food, build sawmills for wood, quarries to produce stone, repair destroyed property, fix broken bridges, collect resources, trade goods at the market and even talk to giants! I loved the scenery when the Moai discovered a way to breathe underwater, with coral trees, and colorful octopus. This is a great game for beginners and seasoned TM players too.
This Collector's Edition has 4 Wallpapers (which are cartoonish in style) 9 Music Soundtracks, 14 Character Biographies, Bonus Levels, and a Strategy Guide, enjoy!
This Collector's Edition has 4 Wallpapers (which are cartoonish in style) 9 Music Soundtracks, 14 Character Biographies, Bonus Levels, and a Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Set out across the globe to stop the end of the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
130 of 147 found this review helpful
The End Or Just The Beginning?
PostedJuly 1, 2016
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
Freyja is the Nordic goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, war and death. She rides a chariot pulled by two cats with a boar by her side. Freyja rules over the heavenly afterlife and receives half of those who died in battle (the other half go to Odin's hall) and has been known to help deities who often use her cloak made of falcon feathers. Freyja's husband is often absent which saddens the goddess, causing her to weep red gold tears for him. It is those tears that are capable of destroying the world and even the gods themselves, and those tears are being sought out by someone within the SAGA organization who will go to great lengths to find them. This is going to be the most crucial case the H.E.L.P agency has ever embarked upon, the world depends on you to to stop these madmen before they reach their destination, Midgard's End!
Looks like we're going to have to step up our game, because Sam has just been promoted! This is quite literally the best Hidden Expedition to date, just when you think this series couldn't get more action packed and intense, they up their game. As with all Hidden Expedition games, there are collectible Fact cards that give you interesting facts about items associated with the theme. In the Collector's Edition there are 43 Hidden Signs, one in each scene to find throughout the game, as well as 13 Achievements to earn.
The Hidden Object Scenes are extremely entertaining and take place in some unique places with unique features. There are Interactive List finds, Sketch finds and even items to find from keywords in a speech given. The Collector's Edition also offers a Morphing Object in each HOP to add a little challenge. My favorite was finding and interacting with items by opening up different rooms of a miniature house.
The Mini Games present a nice challenge as well, below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Connect all the nodes without crossing lines.
2) Move boxes to their correct positions, boxes can only move in the direction they are pointing but they can move other boxes into place or change directions by landing on a cog.
3) Plot a course on a map using directional arrows.
4) Rearrange wires using clues shown to cause a short circuit in the Cabaret.
5) Arrange Queens on a chessboard so that no queen can be taken by another either straight or diagonally.
The Collector's Edition has 17 replayable Puzzles, 15 replayable HOP's, 11 Videos, 8 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art Pictures, a Souvenir Room, 13 Achievements, collectible Fact Cards, 15 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 43 Hidden Signs, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A magical egg is about to turn one girl's world upside-down.
Overall rating
5
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5
167 of 175 found this review helpful
Fire Blew From Her Fingertips....... POOF!
PostedJune 30, 2016
pennmom36
fromI kinda dig the frozen look!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
Young Alice was clearing the riverbed of debris underneath the water wheel, just an ordinary chore on an ordinary day, or so she thought. Today will turn out to be the most extraordinary day she has ever known, because today, Alice discovered a box lodged in the sand. When she opened the box, a beautiful bird with wings of flame flew out of the box and into her hand! Not onto her hand, the phoenix flew inside of Alice's arm, leaving no trace except for a glowing tattoo of this magical magnificent avian species. Unbeknownst to her, this bird has a price on it's head and these people will do anything to anyone to take possession of this bird. Alice is now on the run, and her only chance for survival lies within an Uncle she never knew existed until this fateful day!
Wow! This is one of those games that could easily slide under the radar, but don't pass this one by, it's solid entertainment with a really fresh storyline. Each scene has a Morphing Object and one Collectible out of several categories starting with hidden eggs as well as fish, skulls and a long list of other interesting objects. Until recently, I thought Achievements were a given in all Collector's Editions, but no worries, this game does indeed have Achievements to earn and a ton of Plus Sign inventory items to tinker with.
The Hidden Object Scenes are far and few between, but this game has such an incredible storyline and so many thing to do in each scene that you really won't notice or be disappointed about. The HOP's are however, just as entertaining as the game itself, mostly Interactive, Progressive Silhouetted Shape where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape and use that item back in the scene interactively to expose the next item. Most of the scenes have at least one puzzle such as placing the moving parts of a deer to mirror the same position as the other deer shown.
The Mini Games are plentiful and more than makes up for the lack of HOP's. Below are brief descriptions of some of the mini games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Pull down all the ropes with knots in a particular order.
2) Select the items on the bottom that are used to obtain the items shown above.
3) Run past the guards without being seen.
4) Select flowers in the order shown on the board.
5) Switch the wolves and rabbits, a predator cannot be placed next to prey.
6) Click on the figurines in the order shown in a clue found earlier.
7) Follow step by step instructions of a recipe.
8) Arrange the mosaic tile pieces to create an image.
This Collector's Edition has 10 Wallpapers, 16 Concept Art pictures, 15 Videos, 8 Music Soundtracks, 24 replayable Mini Games, 7 replayable Puzzles, 20 Achievements, 35 Morphing Objects, several categories of Hidden Collectibles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
1001 Jigsaw World Tour: American Puzzle is an exciting jigsaw puzzle game and tour guide with 500 high-quality photos.
Overall rating
5
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5
165 of 177 found this review helpful
Why Is It Called 1001 Jigsaw If There's Only 500 Puzzles?
PostedJune 30, 2016
pennmom36
fromOne of the trophies is earned for completing a 1000 piece puzzle but even modifying the largest puzzle only has 355 pieces?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It's no secret, I'm a jigsaw puzzle freaky geek, my favorite series is 1001 Earth Chronicles because I prefer the earthy nature type picures. This puzzle has a large variety of pictures ranging from nature and animal pictures to landscapes, people and places from all 50 states, how cool is that? You can even choose a resolution that will make the pictures pop on your computer screen. There are 5 different boxes available, and each box contains 100 puzzles. The boxes aren't categorized into types such as state locations or nature pictures which is unusual.
You can earn Trophies for reaching goals such as playing a certain amount of hours, joining up to a million pieces, scoring a certain amount of points, solving a puzzle without making a mistake, solving various sized puzzles, or solving a puzzle without using hints, sorting, or pocket features. There are also Top Scores and personal Best score tallies.
Any of the puzzles can be modified with the number of pieces, the cut shape of the pieces and whether or not you want the pieces to rotate. There are 4 different backgrounds to choose from, pink, green, blue and grey, a box to store extra pieces until needed, a Sort option a Border only option, a Hint option and an available Magnifying glass to enlarge pieces. You can also ghost the image of the puzzle to the background or hang a picture in three different sizes.
For the first time ever, they have changed the music to a native american type soundtrack which is so much better than the previous soundtrack that is offered in just about all puzzle themed games! Enjoy my fellow puzzle geeks!
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Iron Mask Collector's Edition
Explore 17th-century France as you track down a masked killer.
Overall rating
5
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5
270 of 297 found this review helpful
PRISONER NUMBER 64389
PostedJune 30, 2016
pennmom36
fromWow, that's one sharp butter knife!
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
Seventeenth Century France was a brutal era, especially for those who have been imprisoned in Bastilles. This episode of Haunted Legends centers around one such prisoner, a man who has been stripped of his former identity, his face hidden behind an iron mask, doomed to spend eternity, rotting in prison, and branded with his new identity prisoner number 64389! It's as if he never existed! When the cardinal receives a death threat, you are called in to investigate as a member of the royal Secret Service under his majesty, King Louis XIV. All roads seem to lead to the man in the iron mask, and it becomes abundantly clear that his true identity is being withheld, but why? Who is this man in the iron mask? More importantly, who was this man who was locked inside the iron mask?
I must admit, Haunted Legends has upped their game lately with a second spectacular game. That creepy evil little dwarf with a short temper has returned to make your job even more difficult as he tries to sabotage your every move, but it wouldn't be a Haunted Legend without him! At the beginning of the game you will come across a very important book from Catherine de Medias library. This book has been handed down from the cardinal's to their predecessors for over 200 years, and contains secret and dreadful knowledge. Unfortunately, the books 12 seals have been lost over the years, but as the best agent the SS has, you will surely find all 12 seals throughout your investigation and discover all the horrible details written within it's pages. You will also collect Gold and Silver Horseshoes in each scene that can be used to purchase stable items and tack supplies for your trusty steed.
The Hidden Object Scenes have some pretty well hidden objects, and offer a variety of different types. There are scenes requiring you to find matching Pairs of items, Silhouetted Shape Fragments in multiples, and even Silhouetted Shape finds that require you to first find the object that matches the silhouetted shape and then place that item back into the scene where it logically belongs. The only feature I don't like in this series is that many of the scenes are repeated a second time.
The Mini Games are actually impressive, some are even available in Casual or Hard modes, another typical feature this series offers. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Press Roman numerals in sequential order.
2) Click owls to bring them all to the center, clicking on one owl may affect others.
3) Swap Chess pieces to match the images on the etched glass.
4) Sort keys and then place them on the correct hooks.
5) Drag the dot through a path without going outside of the lines.
6) Place letters in a pile from most recent to oldest and match the letters to the corresponding daggers before moving them to the pile.
7) Assemble the musketeer and guardian images using the center button to move tiles between them.
8) Complete the emblem by rotating the lock elements, a single button can rotate multiple pieces.
9) Assemble torn letter fragments.
10) Forge the cardinal's signature by using a quill to connect the dots in the correct sequence.
This Collector's Edition has replayable Mini Games and Hidden Object Scenes, 7 replayable Movie clips, 3 Music Soundtracks, Achievements, Wallpapers, 6 Screensavers, Collectible Horseshoes, 12 Collectible Book emblems, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Emma save her Uncle's house and decorate it! Hidden Object, Match-3 and Decoration all in 1 Game!
Overall rating
4
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5
142 of 158 found this review helpful
HOG HEAVEN
PostedJune 27, 2016
pennmom36
fromDid I just sell my dog?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
Emma has just arrived at her Uncle's house who passes away, only to find the house in a less than desirable state. To make matters worse, the Mayor wants the house renovated as well as her Uncle's deed. Emma knows there's only one thing to do, make money by selling off unwanted items around the house.
You can play this Hidden Object game in Relaxed mode which is untimed or Normal. Emma will hold sales in each room of the house, customers arrive to the left with the item they want to buy and the quicker you find the object, the more money you'll earn. When the customers get the item they want, you click in the money to allow another customer to take their place, you will earn more money if you click on several coins for a chain bonus.
There are several different types of HO's, listed items, silhouetted shapes, multiples of one item, finding items one at a time, memorizing 6 items shown briefly before disappearing, and my favorite, listed items that have the letters scrambled. Each scene has loose coins to click on for extra money, each scene has an Origami Logo, and each scene has a skeleton key to find as well. There are also 9 awards or achievements to earn. After a few HO's you can play a Match 3 game which also earns you some money.
When you have made enough money you can purchase items for your Uncle's house such as, Flooring, Wallpaper, Furniture, and other various decorations. Each category gives you three different options which have different costs associated with them. This game is about the same as the first one so for that reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Call upon the gods of Olympus to help you rescue your beloved, before all hope is lost!
Overall rating
4
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5
58 of 62 found this review helpful
Unless You Really Want A Strategy Guide This Is The Better Value
PostedJune 27, 2016
pennmom36
fromFYI: Most of the weather elements can be used before the paths have been cleared.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
After playing both versions of this game, it's apparent that the Collector's Edition has little to offer besides a Strategy Guide and Hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces that can be assembled when they have all been found.
Victor and Olivia have arrived to their vacation destination only to find it in shambles. The people have long forgotten their gods and the altars, statues and pillars built to honor them have crumbled. Out of respect, Victor and Olivia have ordered the repairs and cleanup of this once pristine island beach. Without warning, a portal sucks the Princess into oblivion leaving Victor no choice but to beg the gods to save his beloved. The problem is finding the god who built the portal, Aphrodite didn't build it, she thinks Poseidon built it, Poseidon didn't build it, he thinks Zeus built it, eventually, I'm sure this legendary Weather Lord hero will find the right god and save Princess Olivia.
This edition of Weather Lord is the best one yet, there's a ton of things to do in each and every level. This Time Management series is different than most because you need the elements of weather to achieve your goals. You will need the Sun to dry up puddles and help the Coral Forest grow to produce wood needed for construction and repairs. The Ocean Waves are used to wash debris to the shoreline and bring fish for food into the Fisherman's hut and even ancient artifacts towards the Archaeologist's Tent for income. Wind is used to chase away the clouds and Rain is used to grow crops for food. Rainbows are used to open gate portals and help out the Fairies in peril. These additional tasks can make it a little more difficult to finish the levels within the Expert time frame, however, but I love this feature.
The gods will occasionally present you with an Artifact that you can use to control the weather, beginning with a Staff that speeds up the recharging time of the elements, eventually you will receive 11 different artifacts, but only three can be used at a time. Each level has Bonus Icons available that temporarily give you an extra worker or extra resources, can freeze time or make the existing workers faster. The icons must recharge before being used again, and you will need to use all available bonuses to achieve expert status and receive a Gold Medal. There is a star meter located at the top which shows Gold, Silver or Bronze time status. You can play the game in a Relaxed untimed mode or Normal. The CE offers 28 Awards to earn, and some levels have a hidden Jigsaw Puzzle piece, for a total of 32 which allows you to assemble a puzzle when all pieces have been found.
This is an excellent Time Management game with a good storyline and fairly decent graphics. Although this game has the typical TM tasks, collecting resources, gathering food, repairing bridges and buildings, it also has unique features using the elements of weather, helping Fairies and finding missing grandchildren. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a vengeful spirit before it's too late?
Overall rating
4
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5
115 of 137 found this review helpful
Florry's Fury
PostedJune 25, 2016
pennmom36
fromI'm sorry, the bus is experiencing some technical difficulties, revengeful ghosts are above my pay grade!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
James Barton has retired from the police force and is now the proud owner of the famous Red Dragon Pub. The locals all know that this pub is haunted, and have dubbed one harmless spirit, Florry. Today however, things have changed, and Florry is no longer a harmless spirit, she's revengeful! Revengeful spirits are bad for business, so James has asked his longtime friend, Brenda Gale to investigate his pub and find out why Florry is in a Fury!
My favorite part of this game is my partner in crime, Oscar Quincy, one of the Pub's frequent flyer ghost who has a passion for punch, mixed with alcohol, lot's of alcohol. In fact he requires a drink to wet his whistle quite often, but he's the life of the party, well, technically he's not alive, but he's still pretty funny. In my opinion, Quincy is this game's saving grace, the graphics are hand drawn, giving the game a cartoonish fake appearance. Spirit of Revenge: The Cursed Castle (2014) Elizabeth's Secret and Gem Fury (2015) all have remarkable graphics that are far superior to the graphics in Florry's Well, and for the life of me, I can't understand why they cut corners and decided hand drawn graphics would work in this genre. Save those type of graphics for fairytales and keep computer generated graphics in this genre! The Spirit of Revenge Collector's Edition's have always had worthy extras, but this game doesn't even offer Achievements which are usually a staple item in a CE. Other than a handful of pictures, this game really only offers 44 Morphing Objects. I love Morphs, but I will more than likely pass on buying this Collector's Edition unless BF has a really big sale offer I cannot refuse.
The Hidden Object Scenes are actually quite decent, although almost all of them are the same type. Most HOP's are Interactive, Progressive Silhouetted Shape Puzzles where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape shown, and then use that item interactively back in the scene to expose the next item and they usually have some type of puzzle to solve such as balancing weight scales using various sized weights. There are also HOP's that are more like Mini Games where you interact with the scene to find ghosts, or find missing fragments.
The Mini Games are fairly easy and can be solved without much frustration. Below are some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Wake the cashier by fixing the clock and setting the correct time. First place gears correctly and then set the clock using various time increment buttons.
2) Select and enter the correct Bus Route number and then insert the correct amount of money.
3) Find Missing fragments and assemble the stone pattern.
4) Plant flowers to look like the picture shown.
5) Repair the symbol by rotating the pieces selected. Rotate, click and drag to the correct positions.
This Collector's Edition has 17 VG team pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 6 Wallpapers, 14 Concept Art Pictures, 44 Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!