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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4709
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 15, 2025
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Sometimes we think that if we could change something from our past, our whole life would turn out differently.
Overall rating
3
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5
115 of 136 found this review helpful
Is There Anything You Would Change From Your Past?
PostedJune 1, 2016
pennmom36
fromThe problem with changing events in the past is that time doesn't want to change, and changes that seem better could drastically change your future for the worse!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Every important event in your life is the consequence of hundreds of smaller events that have occurred, to you and those around you as well. If you were given the opportunity to change events in your past, what would you change? After helping an elderly Native American, that's exactly what this man get's to do, travel to his past and change small events that will change the course of events for him and his family.
This is an old school HOG where you look through scenes for listed objects. After a few scenes, you are shown several photos of an event that the man wants to change, and you must choose from three different items which one will be able to change this event to a favorable outcome. Some of the scenes have interesting features such as finding signs that have one letter changed which changes the meaning of the sign and you have to choose the correct letter.
Between changing small events, you will play a mini game such as dragging letters to the correct spot to complete a sentence with clues given, or busting balloons in a carnival game. This game is retro on purpose, it's not a bad game if you like this style of game, but for me, it's just an okay game with a really interesting storyline. I found myself bored after a few levels of searching the same scene over and over.
Gnome Garden 3 - a new chapter in this exciting fantasy/strategy game. Head off into unknown lands and defeat the warlock!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 74 found this review helpful
The Castle Has Been Stolen!
PostedMay 31, 2016
pennmom36
fromThese gnomes are getting a bit more challenging!
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
The Princess has finally returned home along with her new friend the Queen of the Trolls. Her people are in distress and explain that the castle and it's people have vanished into thin air. It turns out that warlock from the Great Grey Wastelands has been travelling around the world and collecting beautiful castles. With help from a mage and the Troll Queen herself, this is an adventure the Princess must embark upon quickly to save her family from the Warlock.
Unlike the previous two Gnome Garden Time Management games, this edition requires a little strategy to complete the levels. You will have to select tasks in a specific order to achieve a perfect score with three gold stars, I found myself having to restart levels because I wasn't able to go any further with the choices I had made. There are the usual tasks, collect food and other resources, clear blocked paths, repair holes, repair wood and stone bridges, build and upgrade Workers houses, Mills for food, Sawmills for wood, Quarries for stone, Mines for Crystals etc.
You will need to build a house for the Sorceress before she can cast spells, plant magic seeds, and restore the magic tree. Once her house has been built, she will need magic crystals to plant the seeds. Once she has planted the seeds, they will need to be watered, which requires a Fireman, the Fireman requires a house built, once the house has been built, the fireman needs a clear path to the water source, and so forth. The Fireman is also used to chase away the merryman who annoys the workers and prevents them from passing. As you progress, new bonuses are added to help you achieve your goals such as Swift feet which briefly give the workers supersonic speed, or Extra Resources, these bonuses will recharge automatically and you'll want to use them as often as possible because the levels are designed to include the use of them to achieve expert time status, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
141 of 159 found this review helpful
I Hear The Train A Comin'......
PostedMay 31, 2016
pennmom36
fromIf these workers don"t stop running in front of the train there's going to be an accident!
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
Margaret has made the devil a deal once again and has 40 days to fix up another dilapidated Railroad or risk losing all the land and successful Railroad company built the first go round! I love the unique features Next Stop has to offer with the goals of fixing up railroad tracks and delivering goods to earn money to build a thriving city.
Although this Time Management game has some of the usual tasks of chopping down trees for lumber, repairing bridges and building and upgrading constructions, it also requires you to collect mail from the locals to deliver for money, and lumber to ship out as well as fixing up sections of the tracks so the train can move faster thus earning more money, faster. Each time the train enters the area, you need to send a worker to give the train a green signal in order to go forward. You can choose to play in a Relaxed Untimed Mode or choose a Multi-Click Mode which can get you log jammed if you choose too many tasks and there aren't any available workers to switch the signal for the train.
It's been a few years since the first game in this series was released, I'm really glad to see a second game, so keep 'em coming round the bend, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Is the notorious Axiom Butcher back from the grave?
Overall rating
3
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5
74 of 84 found this review helpful
Not Much Changed after the Demo
PostedMay 29, 2016
pennmom36
fromShould I be peeping through all the hotel room keyholes?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Unfortunately, this is one of those games that seemed to be epic, one you couldn't hit the "buy now" button fast enough because you wanted to find out more, but it just remained stagnant with no real improvements. By the fourth chapter, I was bored with the tedious tasks of constantly finding trinkets that all seemed similar in nature, in fact, I had a hard time remembering which trinket went where, not because it was difficult, but because they all seemed the same. I expect the Hidden Object Scenes and Mini Games to start out fairly simple and slowly morph into more complex puzzles that challenge your skills, they did not in this case. Don't get me wrong, the storyline is fantastic and the graphics are stunningly over the top, BUT, the game mechanics weren't varied enough to keep my interest, so I'm tweaking my ratings from the Collector's Edition to this Standard Edition after completing the CE and playing the demo of this SE for those reasons.
I recently dusted off the first few Haunted Hotel games because I love this series and wanted to refresh my memory of it's beginnings. What I refreshed was the discovery that this series started out horribly! Haunted Hotel I & II aren't even remotely scary, and aren't really about hauntings at all, just weird things happening inside the rooms of a hotel. Luckily for us, things got more hauntingly creepy and this edition is about The Axiom Butcher who has returned from the dead to add a few more bodies to his long bucket list of things he apparently didn't finish before dying!
The graphics just keep getting better and better, the crisp computer generated graphics are far superior than it's predecessors, the details are so realistic, which helps to make the gamer one with the surroundings of this creepy Hotel where you check in anytime, but you may not want to check out! The Collector's Edition has 25 Morphing Objects to find (but pretty obvious) 20 Hidden, (but rather large) Crystal Balls which contain some rather unusual items within, and Collectible Tarot Cards which give descriptions about some of the Hotels employee's. There are also the usual Achievements to earn in the Collector's Edition and both editions have plus sign inventory items indicating some type of interaction is required before the item can be used.
The Hidden Object Scenes are in a variety of styles, Interactive List, Progressive Silhouetted Shapes, Multiples, Matching Pairs, and even finding items that match the Keywords shown in yellow text during a short story. The Mini Games are a little too easy and stay that way throughout the game, such as selecting and placing dominoes on the empty spaces, each domino should only fit when two matching symbols are placed side by side. or placing 4 torn photo fragments correctly. One plus sign inventory item game required you to click on the bottom flower to connect it with the flowers on the top, that's it, there's no way to get it wrong!
The Collector's Edition has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 18 Achievements, 20 collectible Crystal Balls, 25 Morphing Objects, collectible Tarot Cards, 13 re-playable Mini Games, 15 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, a Secret Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
Call upon the gods of Olympus to help you rescue your beloved, before all hope is lost!
Overall rating
5
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5
143 of 164 found this review helpful
Our Legendary Hero Must Save The Princess Again!
PostedMay 28, 2016
pennmom36
fromWhy does the princess need saving every episode?
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
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, and there are 28 Awards to earn as well. 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!
It's up to you and your canine companion to save the city!
Overall rating
5
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5
165 of 188 found this review helpful
SOLID ENTERTAINMENT FROM BEGINNING TO END
PostedMay 27, 2016
pennmom36
fromCan't we just paint an ostrich egg and give it to momma dragon?
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
This is a fantastic fantasy themed game that gets better with every chapter. I have purchased so many games that are really fun in the demo, but become stagnant the further you progress. Nothing about this game became tedious, not even the mini games associated with the Magical Ring, which often are boring with little challenge, I really looked forward to each new chapter.
An adorable Golden Retriever puppy has just adopted you at the Lost Hope animal shelter. (If you've ever been to an animal shelter you know they choose you, not vise versa lol) This adoption was meant to be, this is your destiny, and his! Turns out, Ice is no ordinary companion, Ice is from another world and he has been sent to find a human worthy of the Ring of Destiny. The Ring of Destiny is capable of moving mountains or changing history, the ring will transfer you to the world in need of help, which just so happens to be Agora. The Chief Wizard of Agora will be your mentor, and will prepare you to fulfil your destiny to face the Shadow people who have nefarious plans to destroy the world.
The Ring will need to be recharged after each use, in a Match 3 type game where you click and drag as many identical symbols possible until they have all been matched. Eventually your ring will have many capabilities (flight, sight etc.) , but for now, the ring can only ward off the evil Shadows. In the Collector's Edition, each scene has 2 opaque Hidden Dragon, as indicated by an icon tab on the left of the screen, some of which present a nice challenge to find! The CE also has several Achievements to earn, and both versions offer plus sign inventory items that require some type of interaction before using them such as a small puzzle.
The Hidden Object Puzzles are just so-so, in the beginning, but become increasingly more interesting as you progress. There are HOP's where you find key words during a story, Interactive list finds, Fragment fins, Silhouetted Shape finds or following a recipe in the correct order. My favorite one was on the deck of a pirate ship inside the mouth of a giant whale!
The Mini Games are actually creative, some super easy, some frustrating, but interesting enough to look forward to the next. The following are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo, and a few of my favorites after:
1) Lead Ice to the shoreline avoiding monster arms, when the number on the spaces change to the number 1, the monster arm will appear there on the next move.
2) Restore the image by selecting different pearls to swap puzzle sections.
3) Using the clues, select runes in the correct order, followed by a Match 3 game.
4) Several puzzles where you must trace shapes without going outside the lines.
5) Help Ice find the correct path by selection matching prints in variations.
6) Destroy all of the shadows by moving the wizard to spaces adjacent to them, the shadows will multiply in areas further from the wizard.
7) Select the objects in the scene as shown on the scrolls to talk to the dragon.
8) Connect a continuous line of numbers in ascending order, the numbers are not continuous however, the number may start at 15 and the next highest may be 62 etc.
9) Arrange masks on a grid using one empty space to slide masks until each mask is on it's matching square.
10) Move the green star to the red star by choosing numbered buttons only once. The star will move to the nearest star with that number.
The Collector's Edition has 4 Music Soundtracks, 7 Wallpapers, 4 Screensavers, 6 Concept Art pictures, 12 replayable HO's, 16 replayable Mini Games, 11 Movies, 15 Achievements, 46 Hidden Dragons, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
What mysteries are hiding in your family's history?
Overall rating
5
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5
316 of 370 found this review helpful
^^^^^^^^WELL, THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW^^^^^^^^^^
PostedMay 26, 2016
pennmom36
fromGo after that dangerous bandit, here, take my dagger you may need it! Yep, I'll just cut this rope and discard the dagger, surely I won't need it for anything else!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
They say that history repeats itself. The people who live in Invert County Scotland know this scenario all too well because September 18, 1751 is a day in history that repeats itself over and over. William Sutherland may never wed his beautiful fiance, Elizabeth Heartfell if the dark Chimera curse isn't lifted and there's only one way to break this Groundhog Day spell, and that requires saving Elizabeth from certain death!
This is a beautiful love story with an interesting plot that would make Bill Murray proud, however, this isn't the game that the Chimera series is known for. Chimeras are fire-breathing female monsters with a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpent's tail, NOT a dark spell! I'm just going to pretend that this game has nothing to do with my beloved Chimeras series because this game doesn't hold a candle to the other games in the series!
This Collector's Edition has the usual Achievements to earn, Morphing Objects, Collectible Tarot Cards with descriptions about mystics of the 1700's, and some rather large, not so hidden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces that can be assembled to form 3 different Screensavers.
The Hidden Object Scenes lack imagination in my opinion, most are basic Listed items with slight interactions to perform, mostly opening drawers or containers. There are also smaller Zoom Zone scenes and a scene where you click two items at a time to uncover 6 matching items.
The Mini Games are way to easy, but hopefully get increasingly more difficult as the game progresses. Below are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Complete the picture by moving the pieces to the right spot by swapping and rotating pieces.
2) Play the correct tune on bagpipes by repeating the notes in the same order as demoed.
3) Place wooden boards in the correct positions so they form a complete gapless fit.
4) Throw a lasso when the meter shown is in the green target zone, three times correctly.
5) Restore the stained glass picture by placing shards into the outlined slots.
6) Move the hand, shield and helmet of a knight into the correct positions as shown on a sketched clue.
7) Recreate symbols shown in the center bar by swapping symbols on the top and bottom columns so that when combined create the symbol shown.
8) Move the tokens from the left column to their positions on the right column without passing the tokens over each other.
This Collector's Edition has 5 Music Soundtracks, 16 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 18 Achievements, 36 collectible Jigsaw Puzzle pieces that will form 3 Screensavers, a Secret Room, 16 collectible Tarot Cards, 32 Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Prehistoric Tales
Bring an ancient world to vibrant life as you build and protect a fledgling settlement!
Overall rating
5
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5
115 of 127 found this review helpful
Addictive Quest Driven Time Management/Battle Game
PostedMay 25, 2016
pennmom36
fromThat T- Rex is a lot quicker than I expected!
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
This isn't your usual Time Management game! You won't be collecting resources and clearing junk off of a predetermined path until the path is cleared. Yes, you will still collect resources, but this game is a quest driven game where you click on icons and determine what tasks need to be performed to accomplish the quests. You need to construct huts for more workers, training camps for warriors, Barracks and Elder Tents. Resources include food from fishing, collecting onions and walnuts or from Garden Beds or Hunters Huts, you can mine gold, collect stones or lava and chop down trees. You will have to have enough resources to finish most quests, which get more difficult as you level up. As you gain experience, you will level up and get rewarded with the bonus of your choice that will either help you in the camp or during battle.
Battles are waged and must be fought, the enemy is swift and fierce but we have bonuses on our side right? You can equip your warriors with the bonuses and then begin the battle against the enemy manually or with auto battle which does the work for you. You can hire new Warriors at anytime, different warriors have different strengths, and choose which one's to battle with.
There are so many things to do with in this game where the village gets larger and the battles get tougher. I love the fact that I'm not doing predetermined tasks level after level, and having to start all over in the next level. The graphics are decent, everything seems to be large enough to identify but small enough to keep it in perspective, and I love the dinosaur theme. I wish Big Fish would offer more of this type of game, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Use your time-management skills to help Angela win the chance to take over for legendary fashionista Truly!
Overall rating
5
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5
204 of 235 found this review helpful
Fabulous Angela Is Just As Delicious As Emily
PostedMay 24, 2016
pennmom36
fromThat pesky mouse is everywhere!
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
If you are a fan of the Delicious series with Emily, you are going to love Fabulous starring Emily's sister Angela. Angela's husband Jimmy, a.k.a. Jimmy the Snake, has been busted! Seem's Jimmy was having an affair with Angela's boss, Yum-Mee, but that's all in the past and Angela is single once again. In this episode, Angela is trying to design a fabulous dress that will hopefully land her one of 6 spots available to compete for the replacement of the world renowned designer, Truly.
The object of this Time Management game is to serve customers that come into the boutique as quickly as possible so they remain happy and patient. When customers arrive they will show you which make-up product they desire, you click on the correct item, then click on the correct customer, then click the register to complete the sale, if a customer tried the make-up on at the mirror, you will need to clean up the station as well. Some items require multiple steps to combine the product, and eventually some products are located inside of display cases. You will earn up to three gold stars, each star earned gives you 50 coins that can be used in the shop. You will earn extra points if you find and click on the mouse that pops up, and combining tasks quickly. There are 90 levels located in New York, Tokyo, Rio, Milan, Paris and Las Vegas, and you can play in Beginner, Normal or Expert modes of difficulty.
You can purchase upgrades that will serve more customers, help keep them patient and in a good mood, or make things easier, such as counters, displays, decorations or a temporary helper. Upgrades with a pink price tag are only good for one level and will have to be repurchased each time. Some levels have bonus tasks to complete such as sketching out dress designs or putting up displays, that can be done in between customers for bonus points.
This is one of the better Time Management games, I still love the Delicious series the best, but I love the way they have tied the two series together with new faces and familiar faces too. This Collector's Edition offers Trophies to earn (everything Angela needs for her purse) as well as bonus levels, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
This house is cursed and it has been a haven of evil spirits for as long as anyone can remember. Do you dare to banish them?
Overall rating
5
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5
226 of 253 found this review helpful
NOW THAT'S THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
PostedMay 23, 2016
pennmom36
fromI think I need a bigger timer!
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
The original Cursed House was offered by Big Fish in 2011 and Cursed House 2 was offered in 2012. Both games received high star ratings by most reviewers, and now I know why. Cursed House 3 is spooktacular and jammed pack full of very unique features right from the get go. I loved the fact that each level offers new challenges, but still have the challenges from the previous levels. You can choose from a Relaxed Mode, a Limited Time Mode or a Limited Moves Mode, so there's a mode to suit every type of Match 3 gamer. The object of this Match 3 game is to collect coins and to fill up the Amulet of the Eye which will uncurse the Cursed House a little bit at a time.
When you make matches of 4 or more identical tiles, you will receive a Lightning tile, and when 3 or more lightning tiles are matched, it creates an explosion to destroy several tiles, and some obstacles. Levels with Trunks require you to collect Trunk Coins, when all trunk coins have been found, you need to make a match adjacent to the trunk or trunks that will vibrate to alert you that all trunk coins have been located. Once the trunks are opened, you receive bonuses and other parts of the board are unlocked.
Some levels have Cannons that require you to make matches next to the wick to fire the cannon to start a chain reaction, some cannons are locked and you must make matches in front of the key to allow the key to move towards the lock. Firing the cannon also opens up other parts of the board.
There are several types of coins besides the gold coins and trunk coins, Dusty coins that need two matches, coins that are split in half requiring matches in front of the pieces to join the two halves. Coins that need filled in by collecting falling drops of liquid or gold by dropping them off the board to fill a vial. Bug coins need to be collected to get rid of pesky bugs that annoy you as well.
Some tiles have obstacles such as boarded tiles, some boarded tiles have shields that require matches made on the sides without the shield for more challenge. There are Stone tiles, Lava tiles, Chained tiles, ice tiles, Rock tiles and Fog tiles that require either a match adjacent to them, most but not all obstacles can be destroyed with lightning explosions or bombs. There are even Blue and Red Hot Stone tiles that require matches on top to destroy them.
After playing a few levels, you get to play a Mini Game such as Higher/Lower Solitaire that has an extra slot to store any face up card to use in a match later and unblock cards on the board. There are also Hidden Object Scenes and one of my favorite games, Spot The Difference which has very subtle differences and wasn't as easy as you'd expect.
This is definitely a fantastic and entertaining Match 3 game that has very unusual features. That's thinking outside of the box, and now I want to play the previous versions to see if they are just as fun, enjoy!
I recommend this game!