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- Average Rating:3.7
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- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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Refill four magic runes and help the poor wizard return back home.
Overall rating
5
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5
102 of 110 found this review helpful
A BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING MOSAIC GRIDDLER
PostedApril 11, 2016
pennmom36
fromThat must have been an utoh spell!
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 seems everyone's catching on to the three color mosaic games, just when Mr. Penguin finds a fourth color! This is a very relaxing griddler game, the music is very soothing, the colors are beautiful, and each puzzle makes an obvious picture when completed such as a Sailboat, a Blowfish or a Sea Turtle. The object of this game is the same as other mosaics or griddler games, fill in the cells with the correct numbers as shown on both the columns and rows. Each group of numbers must be separated by at least one empty cell. Sometimes it's easier to figure out which cells can't possible be filled in, to reduce the possible filled cells. Some cells contain extra hints, some contain coins that can be used to upgrade your royal Kingdom, which can be accessed at anytime by clicking on the castle icon located on the top left of the screen. If you get stuck, you can switch to another color, use an available hint, or, once the Amulet has been fully charged, you can get a mega hint which fills in four random cells for you!
I love the colorful graphics, especially the puzzles that are in the sea, it's kind of like a live wallpaper where all the sea creatures swim around. There are 4 different Kingdoms you will solve puzzles in that represent the four elements, Water, Air, Fire and Earth. I'm really impressed with this mosaic game, I love the themes and the puzzles aren't too hard or too easy, so give it a try, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Haunted Halls: Fears from Childhood Collector's Edition
Explore Dr. Blackmore’s latest experiment in a Haunted Halls: Fears from Childhood, a terrifying Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 8 found this review helpful
Haunted Halls: Fears From Childhood CE
PostedApril 10, 2016
pennmom36
fromI don't get the tentacles, is Dr. Blackmore above you the whole time?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This is one of those games that doesn't age well, more than likely because of the hand drawn graphics which make it appear older. I found this game to be just plain ole bazaar, and none of the storyline makes sense. Dr. Blackmore escaped The Green Hills Sanatorium taking with him your beloved Tim. You followed them through a portal (doesn't make sense does it?) where each ward is a reflection of the doctor's warped mind. One minute you're in outer space, the next a forest with cutsie animals and a squirrel who's able to juggle!
The Hidden Object Scenes are just as strange, the scenes are cluttered with random junk, none of which make sense. There's a silhouette of a guitar in a distant tree, or a watermelon in a wheelbarrow next to an alligator!?! The scenes tend to be blurry, my guess is to try to make items harder to find.
The Mini Games aren't that bad, at least they make sense. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Correctly place all stalactites and stalagmites by right clicking to rotate fragments until they fit.
2) Click on square tiles to change the image until you create a complete face, and repeat until all puzzles have been solved.
3) Use the mushroom board to eliminate the poisonous ones, moving the board so that 3 mushrooms are in their holes.
This Collector's Edition has Wallpapers, Screensavers, Concept Art, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
The fabled Minotaur waits patiently in his labyrinth to be reborn. Only the descendent of Ariadne can stop him... which just happens to be you!
Overall rating
4
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5
61 of 71 found this review helpful
POSEIDON'S CURSE
PostedApril 10, 2016
pennmom36
fromIs a Minotaur born with horns?
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
Queen Pasiphae gave birth to King Minos' first born son, but an angry Poseidon had cursed this royal family and their newborn son, a Minotaur! As he matured, the Minotaur became so monstrous, that King Minos had a labyrinth built to contain him. Each year the King sent 7 boys and girls to the labyrinth for sacrifice, until Theseus volunteered to kill the beast. The King's daughter Ariadne, fell in love with this brave young man, and she gave him magical Thread to lead him through the labyrinth, along with a sword to defeat the beast. Unfortunately, the sword wasn't strong enough to kill the Minotaur's soul, and the Minotaur's spirit now wanders through the labyrinth as he awaits the Planetary Conjunction. The only one that will be able to stop his resurrection, will be a descendant of Ariadne's, could that be you?
The museum you work for has Ariadne's Thread on display, so naturally you equip yourself with this powerful artifact that will eventually have three different functions, starting with the ability to melt precious metals. The Collector's Edition has quite a few extras available, there are 12 Story Based Achievements and 12 Skill Based Achievements to earn, 10 Morphing Water Lilies and 10 Water Hyacinths to collect as well. There's also a Bug Collection to discover throughout the game with 7 specimens in each category, Butterflies, Fireflies, Night Butterflies and Dragonflies.
The Hidden Object Scenes aren't that impressive in my opinion, but at least they are very interactively based puzzles. There are Multiple Finds where you find several of the same item, Progressive Interactive List finds and Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds where you find an item that matches the silhouetted shape or description, and use that item back into the scene interactively to expose the next item. There are also story based HOP's where you find key words during a story.
The Mini Games aren't bad, but they are extremely simple. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Flip the tiles on several book spines to reveal matching symbol pairs.
2) Correctly place items in a book as a story unfolds.
3) Swap the tokens to complete Ariadne's family tree.
4) Refuel the tanks by swapping tokens of different values to equal the sum of 50.
5) Slide blocks out of the way to move the blue block into position.
6) Listen to Pasiphae's story and complete the interactions to proceed.
7) Complete the image by rotating and swapping the triangle sections, for two different puzzles.
2) Correctly place items in a book as a story unfolds.
3) Swap the tokens to complete Ariadne's family tree.
4) Refuel the tanks by swapping tokens of different values to equal the sum of 50.
5) Slide blocks out of the way to move the blue block into position.
6) Listen to Pasiphae's story and complete the interactions to proceed.
7) Complete the image by rotating and swapping the triangle sections, for two different puzzles.
The Collector's Edition has replayable HOP's and Mini Games, 18 Wallpapers, 9 Concept Art pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, Cutscenes, 7 Collectible Butterflies, 7 Collectible Night Butterflies (isn't that a moth?) 7 Collectible Fireflies, 7 Collectible Dragonflies, 12 Story Based Achievements, 12 Skill Based Achievements, 10 Morphing Water Hyacinths, 10 Morphing Water Lilies, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
You've just come of age! What should be a joyous occasion quickly takes a dark turn as you're pulled into the World of Shadow.
Overall rating
5
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5
237 of 269 found this review helpful
SPLIT PERSONALITY
PostedApril 9, 2016
pennmom36
fromMom always liked my sister best lol!
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 Princess Lerione's 21st Birthday and her world is about to change forever. Lerione's mother, Queen Alura, has just given her an amulet for her coming of age present, and in the blink of an eye, her entire world changes. The princess has just entered the Shadow World, and soon discovers her mother's past is now her future! An evil villain captured Alura during her coming of age, and a brave prince went to the past to alter the course of events, which prevented Alura from becoming a witch. Now the princess must face many challenges in a world filled with dark magic, she must choose her own path using Light Magic, or Dark Magic, either decision will leave an everlasting imprint on her soul!
The Shadow World is a world of magic, so naturally, Princess Lerione receives a Magic Ball to rid the world of unfriendly Shadow World dwellers. Each time it's used you'll have to choose whether to use Light magic which rids the dwellers without harm, or Dark magic which rids them for good (but in a bad way I suppose) The Royal Wizard let's you borrow his feline counterpart, Sebastian who helps you out by retrieving items only a talking cat can get to. Many of the inventory items have plus signs indicating further action is required before the item can be used, and many of those actions are small puzzles to solve. There are 26 Morphing Objects to discover and 11 Collectible Figurines with bios, throughout your adventure. The graphics are fantastic, and there's all kinds of creatures and things that go bump in the night, nothing really scary, but it's a nice change of pace.
The Hidden Object Puzzles are pretty creative, for example, one HOP has an organ playing skeleton that has you repeating color coded sequences on the organ keys, then throws out pictures of items to find in several stages, between stages you will find his accessories and place them appropriately. There are also interactive list finds with muzzles to solve, silhouetted shape finds, story item finds and even a HOP using a magic revealing lens that shows invisible items.
The Hidden Object Puzzles are pretty creative, for example, one HOP has an organ playing skeleton that has you repeating color coded sequences on the organ keys, then throws out pictures of items to find in several stages, between stages you will find his accessories and place them appropriately. There are also interactive list finds with muzzles to solve, silhouetted shape finds, story item finds and even a HOP using a magic revealing lens that shows invisible items.
The Mini Games are just plain ole fun, and in abundance. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Navigate your boat using arrows to avoid obstacles.
2) Tap planks to form stairs, clicking on one plank affects others.
3) Swap tiles to form a complete image for three different images.
4) Change the position of the rabbit on the right to match the rabbit on the left.
5) Carve a bucket out of a pumpkin by dragging the knife along the lines.
6) Put the flowers on the wreath correctly.
7) Hang the beads above the bed according to the clues shown.
This Collector's Edition has 26 Morphing Objects, 11 Collectible Figurines, 8 Music Soundtracks, 8 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art pictures, VG Team pictures, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
1) Navigate your boat using arrows to avoid obstacles.
2) Tap planks to form stairs, clicking on one plank affects others.
3) Swap tiles to form a complete image for three different images.
4) Change the position of the rabbit on the right to match the rabbit on the left.
5) Carve a bucket out of a pumpkin by dragging the knife along the lines.
6) Put the flowers on the wreath correctly.
7) Hang the beads above the bed according to the clues shown.
This Collector's Edition has 26 Morphing Objects, 11 Collectible Figurines, 8 Music Soundtracks, 8 Wallpapers, 7 Concept Art pictures, VG Team pictures, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enjoy hours of fun playing your favorite minigames from Clutter in their own game!
Overall rating
4
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5
30 of 32 found this review helpful
No Doubt About It <> This Is A Puzzler's Delight
PostedApril 8, 2016
pennmom36
fromJust when I uncluttered my gaming life....
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
I love the fresh new puzzle ideas that Joe has come up with. There are no ordinary jigsaw puzzles offered in this unusual game, and I will admit, some of these puzzles will drive you bonkers. There are Slider puzzles, Stretches, Squares, Jigsaw Mirrors, Kaleidoscopes, Black and Whites, Fuzzies, Pixalates, Horizontal, Vertical, Both Horizontal and Verticals, Ones and Two's Insanity and Freestyle Puzzles to choose from which adds up to a whole lot of fun. One of my personal favorites was where you have to place picture shapes of different colors similar to tetris pieces, you don't have to rotate them but you do have to figure out the correct placements so all puzzle shapes fit. If you're a puzzle geek like myself this game will entertain you for days, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
When your father is arrested, it's up to you to save him and the city of Prague from sinister forces.
Overall rating
5
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5
91 of 103 found this review helpful
The Gift Of Life
PostedApril 8, 2016
pennmom36
fromWe need more Gargoyles!
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
Ignac is a well known alchemist and craftsman who has been secretly experimenting with clay and fire. He has been trying to breathe life into a Clayborne to protect the citizens of Prague. Something goes terribly wrong however, causing his creation to wreak havoc on the city, and the King to sign his death warrant! Ignac's daughter Ilona must search for the truth and discover her father's true intentions to save her father from certain death. Ilona stumbles onto evidence that could lead to the abolishment of alchemy altogether, as she discovers daunting evidence of foul play within the Order of Alchemy!
Although this story is eerily similar to the Royal Detective, Golems story, I found this game to be a well written and entertaining game, even if the storylines been presented in every way possible. The graphics are top notch and the puzzles are very clever. The Collector's Edition version has several Achievements to earn as well as 43 Hidden Fire Symbols to find. Some of the scenes have hidden pieces of Stone Plates that form Animal Alchemy symbols once all three fragments have been found.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied and usually multi-layered, there are the usual types, Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds where you find the first item that matches the Silhouetted Shape and use that item in the scene interactively to expose the next item. There are also Listed items during a narrated story where you find items in Bold Print, Fragmented mirrors shards to find, and drawings that depict something missing or an object needed to achieve the end result. The Collector's Edition has an extra feature available within some of the HOP's, of a Morphing Object to find as indicated by a swirling icon. You can opt to play a game of Stepping Stones instead, a click and drag variation of a Match 3 game.
The Mini Games are quite decent, most of them are somewhat time consuming, but doable. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Open several doors to match identical pairs of cogs.
2) Select an image from the bottom of the screen, the sun and moon show how to set the hands of the clock on the top screen. Use the reference page to point hands to the correct zodiac symbols.
3) Move the buttons so the number match how many times the symbol is shown on a reference.
4) Turn the needle using arrows until only the three symbols indicated on the drawing are lit, then rotate the crystals to guide the light beam to the bottom.
5) Draw a Line that connects the starting point to each triangle with limited moves and without moving diagonally or crossing the same field.
2) Select an image from the bottom of the screen, the sun and moon show how to set the hands of the clock on the top screen. Use the reference page to point hands to the correct zodiac symbols.
3) Move the buttons so the number match how many times the symbol is shown on a reference.
4) Turn the needle using arrows until only the three symbols indicated on the drawing are lit, then rotate the crystals to guide the light beam to the bottom.
5) Draw a Line that connects the starting point to each triangle with limited moves and without moving diagonally or crossing the same field.
The Collector's Edition has 43 Hidden Fire Symbols, 15 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 20 replayable Puzzles, 15 replayable HOP's, replayable Skipping Stones games, a Souvenir Boat, 3 hidden Animal Alchemy Symbol stone plates for 8 different animals, 15 Videos, 9 Music Soundtracks, 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 14 Achievements to earn, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Phantasmat: Town of Lost Hope Collector's Edition
Carrying the lives of many on your shoulders, you are forced to balance on the tightrope placed between life and death.
Overall rating
5
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5
225 of 260 found this review helpful
The Texas Chainsaw Fears The Axe Wielding Jeffery!
PostedApril 7, 2016
pennmom36
fromHmm....what happens if I flip this switch that looks like a detonator?
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
Another Phantastic Phantasmat where a Wrong Turn leads you to a dilapidated gas station where "mother" runs the Psycho show. Baby Jeffrey has grown up to be quite a lady killer, literally, and it's tough to escape his maze of horrors because what Jeffrey wants, Jeffrey gets! This is one Fright Night you may not live to talk about, but then again, this is Phantasmat, a grey area somewhere between life and death!
It's no secret that this is my favorite series, I still love the original Phantasmat storyline the best, but wow, I love this sick twisted plot! Each scene has a Hidden Sign and there are plenty of Achievements to earn throughout Jeffery's Town of Lost Hope.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with several smaller Zoom Zone scenes with a handful of listed items to find, as well as several typical Phantasmat HOS where you find 5 items in two categories and then receive an item to use on the icons to expose a few interactive lists of items. There are progressive silhouetted shape finds and my favorite was searching for matching items by turning carousel shelves. You can opt for a Match 3 game instead of the HOP.
The Mini Games are not bad, but they do tend to be on the easy side during the demo, but like all Phantasmat games, they do get more challenging as the game progresses. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Move the tokens into the correct locks avoiding the rotating ornaments.
2) Place the numbers into the correct spaces on the clock using arrows and the center space to swap.
3) Interact with a Town layout as a story is told.
4) Connect wires of the same color by rotating circuits.
Activate the elevator by selecting knobs to change the electrical wiring values.
This Collector's Edition has 9 Music Soundtracks, 14 Videos, 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 12 Achievements, 13 replayable HOP's, 20 replayable Puzzles, replayable Match 3 games, a41 Hidden Signs, a Souvenir Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, Enjoy.......unless Jeffery gets you!
I recommend this game!
Two little electric charges are tangled up and separated from each other. Can you help untangle and reunite them?
Overall rating
3
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5
71 of 75 found this review helpful
When Opposites Attract
PostedApril 6, 2016
pennmom36
fromWhy did my little charge buddy get zapped?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
Seems these two little luvbugs have gotten themselves into a situation. This game challenges you to use the principles of magnetism, opposites attract and like charges repel, to allow the red and blue charges to meet together at the same time. There are red and blue batteries surrounding the charges, which are used to direct the charges around the board, collecting the 3 available stars and then to the bulb in the middle at the same time. You can replay the levels as often as you want to try to achieve a better score, and there are several Achievements to earn as well as collectible photos. Eventually you will apply tools such as insulators, conductors and lone charges as the levels get more difficult and complex as you progress. You can earn spins on the hint wheel and apply different apparel to the charges which consist of hairstyles, eyewear and costumes. I just found this game to be more frustrating than it's worth.
I don't recommend this game.
A dark shadow has been cast over the fairy realm and King Feodor needs your help cleaning it up in this exciting Match 3 game!
Overall rating
4
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5
81 of 86 found this review helpful
A "Fairy" Good Match 3 Game
PostedApril 5, 2016
pennmom36
fromI think I like those mischievous Zombie fairies!
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
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
Those fairies are in trouble once again, and they need your help, one Match at a time! There are 3 different types of Match 3 games to choose from, or toggle back and forth if you want, there's the typical Swap Match 3, Chain Match 3 and even Group Match 3. Just like it's predecessor, you need to free all of the fairies trapped in bubbles by making matches of the resource shown next to each fairy. There are yellow tiles (soiled tiles) chains, poisoned tiles, oil tiles, rocks and even garbage to overcome.
You will collect Fairy Crystals by dropping them off the board, a different color for each of the fairies you meet, July, Leaf, Flame, and Purple. Once you have collected enough crystals, you can summon the fairies powers which will destroy some of the tiles for you. Beware, there are Zombie fairies as well that must have their demands met quickly or they will escape and soil tiles on the board!
After a few levels, you get to play a game of Higher/Lower Solitaire, which I think I actually enjoyed more than the Match 3 game. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A killer is on the loose in a remote European castle. Track them down before they strike again!
Overall rating
3
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5
72 of 82 found this review helpful
First I saved One Nominee, Then I saved Two, This Games Not For Me But Perhaps Its For You
PostedApril 3, 2016
pennmom36
fromI'm a therapist, give me a break!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
The nominees for the prestigious Pride of Humanity award are all gathered together in a beautiful castle, making their final preparations for the upcoming events. A sudden storm wipes out the only road leading in or out of the property, and knocks out the electricity as well as all communications! (this scenario is flawed in oh so many ways, as you will notice) There's a storm brewing inside as well it would seem, not only are the nominees bitter rivals, but someone has been dealing some poetic justice to the contestants, one by one. First a poem about the attempted murder, then an attempt at murder, which is only thwarted by your quick wits and skills as a doctor. If you ask me, this would be the perfect way to cinch the award, after all, you are the hero each and every time!
The graphics are actually very good, and the characters are real actors, but there's just something about this game that's not exciting. Everything is predictable, and the games are too simple. There are plus sign inventory items requiring further action before the items can be used, and the Collector's Edition has the usual Achievements to earn as well as a hidden Morphing Invention Card in each scene which tells you about some of the early inventions that changed our lives forever.
The Hidden Object Scenes are just okay, mostly list finds with slight interactions or progressive silhouetted shape finds. I did enjoy the HOP where you had to click on morphing items when the item was in the correct form, but the morphs could have been slower to present more of a challenge.
The Mini Games are too simple in my opinion, although I don't necessarily want puzzles that make me want to pull my hair out from frustration, I do want puzzles that challenge me, at least a little bit. Below are brief descriptions of the Mini Games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Open a safe once you find the combination.
2) Examine Dr. Hopkins using the different medical instruments in your kit by selecting the instrument then where to use the instrument.
3) Change the pattern within the purple jar to match the pattern shown.
4) Arrange castle sections to match the picture shown by sliding parts along unblocked rails.
5) Press the compression button whenever the red line touches the green heartbeat, if you make 3 mistakes you'll have to start over.
6) Rotate the stained glass pieces until they match the colored outlines by rotating sections.
7) Use directional arrows to line up a crossbow and a fire button to shoot.
2) Examine Dr. Hopkins using the different medical instruments in your kit by selecting the instrument then where to use the instrument.
3) Change the pattern within the purple jar to match the pattern shown.
4) Arrange castle sections to match the picture shown by sliding parts along unblocked rails.
5) Press the compression button whenever the red line touches the green heartbeat, if you make 3 mistakes you'll have to start over.
6) Rotate the stained glass pieces until they match the colored outlines by rotating sections.
7) Use directional arrows to line up a crossbow and a fire button to shoot.
The Collector's Edition has 25 Hidden Morphing Invention Cards, 9 Concept Art pictures, 12 Achievements, Music Soundtracks, Videos, replayable Mini Games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, but you cannot view most CE extras until you complete the main game.