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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4721
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 22, 2025
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Get ready for a romantic journey! 120 fun griddlers await you in Valentine's Day Griddlers!
Overall rating
2
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5
20 of 23 found this review helpful
Sad, Sad Day For Griddler Fans
PostedFebruary 15, 2016
pennmom36
fromPut this game in the trash alongside the empty chocolate wrappers and call it a day!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
It's a Valentine's Day themed griddler game, yet they chose to use the color blue?? To make matters worse, it isn't even a pretty blue, picture in your head what the cells would look like if you took a blue colored pencil and roughly sketched in the cell, yep, not very interesting. As far as I can tell, none of the grids form an actual picture when complete.
All of the features are the same with this dev, you can play a Beginner Training course with 6 levels of tutorial, or brush up on your skills in Expert Training mode with a single tutorial grid. There are 6 Rooms, each room has several levels that you earn up to three Gold Stars, a star is deducted with each mistake you make. Some cells have coins that are earned when you fill in the cell correctly, and you must earn enough coins to unlock the next room or series of grids.
You can visit the Shop and purchase 2 more Starting Hints, the Right to Make a Mistake X3, or Refill Hints on the current level with the coins you earn. There are so many really good Griddler games available, this one is way to bland, and unappealing.
I don't recommend this game.
The past isn't set in stone. Now's your chance to change it!
Overall rating
4
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5
69 of 80 found this review helpful
Stormy Love Triangle?
PostedFebruary 15, 2016
pennmom36
fromVery short demo!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Professor Mann has asked you to deliver a very important artifact and help him capture the Storm of the Century. This storm is deadly, and if this environmental phenomena isn't contained, the entire world will be at stake. Unfortunately, the first Storm Catcher model isn't strong enough to hold this storm with a mind of it's own, but the professor's assistant Rob is working on a newer and stronger model, and not a moment too soon. You quickly discover that there's a connection between this storm and an Ancient Temple nearby, is this storm the result of a twisted love triangle?
The graphics are confusing to me, some buildings are very detailed, others blurry, the characters are spot on but everything else is large and cartoonish, some items don't make sense such as the two boulders (shown in two different scenes) with faces. The storyline is interesting enough, but judging by the demo, there's nothing new here, another malevolent spirit bent on revenge. The only prop you get is a smartphone, which in my opinion makes a game more realistic, which will be used as a journal to store clues found, a camera to take important pictures, a flashlight, and of course you will be able to make and receive phone calls. Many of the inventory items are complex which require some type of interaction before they can be used, in the Collector's Edition there are 14 Achievements to earn and every scene has a Collectible Hunt symbol to search for, complete with an Icon to keep track of which scenes still have a Collectible to find.
The Hidden Object Scenes also seem cartoonish, with large bulky items to search for within Interactive List Finds, finding Multiples of several silhouetted shape items, or finding items that match their identical pictures as shown on the inventory bar which releases the final item by carving a tree with each item found. In the CE, each Hidden Object Puzzle has a Morphing Object, and there is an Icon for this feature as well.
The Mini Games are far and few between, and are very easy puzzles to solve, but that's okay in my opinion as long as they are somewhat entertaining. The following are brief descriptions of the games you will encounter during the demo:
1) Type in the correct password to access the computer, then arrange folders by swapping them to their correct places turning all folders green.
2) Lead the power from the source to the target by rotating tiles to connect the wires.
3) Clear all chalk blots from the board by dragging an uninterrupted line of two or more blots of the same color using cardinal directions.
2) Lead the power from the source to the target by rotating tiles to connect the wires.
3) Clear all chalk blots from the board by dragging an uninterrupted line of two or more blots of the same color using cardinal directions.
The Collector's Edition has 44 Collectible Hunt symbols, 14 Achievements, 17 replayable Hidden Object Puzzles, 17 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 16 Concept Art pictures, 20 Wallpapers, 9 Music Soundtracks, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
After an invasion, Emperor Omada fled his homeland to seek a land where his people could begin anew. Help him build an Empire worthy of his people.
Overall rating
5
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5
135 of 159 found this review helpful
Impressive
PostedFebruary 15, 2016
pennmom36
fromIf you make 10 matches within 10 seconds you receive a Combo Mode crate of Dynamite!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really enjoy playing Imperial Island Match 3 games, they always pack a lot of features into their games. This is the series that requires you to fill up the cargo trains at the bottom of the screen with specific numbers of resources, but my favorite feature is the multiplying crabs and octopus' that will take over the entire board if you don't make matches next to them.
When you make large matches, you earn bonuses on the board such as Bombs, Lightning (vertical, horizontal and cross) and Acid Flasks, new bonuses are added as you earn enough money to build the buildings associated with the bonus. Each level requires you to break Silver and Gold tiles, as well as unblock Sand, Stone, Ice, Chained and double Chained tiles, and make matches near Magic Locks to reveal hidden parts of the board. Some items can be clicked upon such as Rings for gold, other items such as gold chests, keys and cargo train parts must be dropped off the board by making matches under them. After each level you are given a large box with several locked compartments that you use you collected keys to open for more resources, gold, silver or even bonuses.
The board layouts are interesting, and there are so many unique features this game offers, bombs with timers, trophies and even some Hidden Object search scenes, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
You've been summoned to save the Fantastic Worlds from evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
71 of 83 found this review helpful
Fantastic Worlds
PostedFebruary 12, 2016
pennmom36
fromWe could use some one eyed observers in review world
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Many years ago, the Architects and Guardians created many fantastic Worlds. One of the Architects was deeply in love, but the woman he loved fell ill and perished, leaving him bitter and desperate, desperate to resurrect her! This feat bears a heavy price however, the destruction of Gaudium and it's Queen who is the Keeper of the Dark Ruby which is capable of destructing this world. Elemental Monsters have been sent to Gaudium and are creating havoc of epic proportions, as a Guardian, Grace must find the strength to defeat the Dark Architect and his minions before their entire world disappears into nothingness.
My favorite feature of the Reflections of Life series is finding the 65 Observers, those one eyed creatures that love to hide in plain sight, but these creatures are only available in the Collector's Edition.(There is a tab on the left of the screen that will let you know when all have been found in the scene, if you haven't found them all, you won't get the chance to go back to some locations when they have been completed.) You will also be equipped with an Architect Lense that will allow you to discover hidden places, but each lense can only be used once. There is a Mini Game associated with the Lense, swapping pie shaped pieces to create an image. Eventually you will receive an Amulet that will help you translate the ancient languages, which also has a Mini Game associated with it where you recreate symbols by dragging several segments until completed. Many of the Plus Sign inventory items also have small puzzles to solve, and your trusty Owl has returned to help you out with items out of reach.
There are several smaller Zoom Zone Hidden Object Scenes, and the main HOP's come in several variations. There are interactive List finds, scenes requiring you to replace the items back into the scene, finding items that match the descriptions given, finding multiples of a single item and even an interactive play where you find items within three different play scenes, switching back and forth between acts to find and place items related to the story being told. You can choose to play a Match 3 game instead of most of the HOP's.
The Mini Games are in abundance, some of which are very clever. The following are brief descriptions of some of the games you will play during the demo:
1) Set 6 candles straight, clicking on one affects others.
2) Recreate the color and pattern shown using specific colors in a specific order.
3) Swap tiles to create a portrait image.
4) Use a torch to melt the ice in a specific pattern.
5) Fight the Elemental monster using the correct shield, then the sword to attack.
6) Rotate tiles to restore the image.
7) Place broken mirror shards correctly.
8) Swap tokens to match their color coded slots.
9) Rotate and swap flower petals so all flowers are uniform in color.
10) Complete the scene using sliders to control the position, size and rotation of the images.
11) Rotate the rims to make the pieces correspond with the continents.
12) Swap facial features to match the masks shown on each bust.
13) Paint each window segment with the color shown on the center segment.
2) Recreate the color and pattern shown using specific colors in a specific order.
3) Swap tiles to create a portrait image.
4) Use a torch to melt the ice in a specific pattern.
5) Fight the Elemental monster using the correct shield, then the sword to attack.
6) Rotate tiles to restore the image.
7) Place broken mirror shards correctly.
8) Swap tokens to match their color coded slots.
9) Rotate and swap flower petals so all flowers are uniform in color.
10) Complete the scene using sliders to control the position, size and rotation of the images.
11) Rotate the rims to make the pieces correspond with the continents.
12) Swap facial features to match the masks shown on each bust.
13) Paint each window segment with the color shown on the center segment.
The Collector's Edition has 15 Achievements, 65 hidden Observers, replayable Hidden Object Scenes and Mini Games, Match 3 Games, 8 Music Soundtracks, Movies, 10 Wallpapers, 3 Lucky Gifts, two Bonus Chapters: Liberation and Magic Sight, and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Wolf find his children! His wife entrusted to him to look after their cubs, but Wolf fell asleep and the cubs disappeared!
Overall rating
3
/
5
26 of 29 found this review helpful
Too Many Glitches And Too Many Dull Colors
PostedFebruary 11, 2016
pennmom36
fromDon't let this wolf get to ya Mr. Penquin
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I did enjoy the challenge factor this nonogram offered, however, the mechanics are clumsy and the colors aren't appealing, not to mention many of the colors muddle together because they aren't vibrant enough. Each level has 10 nonograms that you can earn up to three stars, a star is deducted for each mistake you make, too many and you will have to start over. There are up to three different colors available by clicking the colored bubbles on the right of the screen, a couple of the grids I did were a problem because the bubbles would disappear when I tried to set my cursor on them! Some of the cells do contain extra hints as you progress and there is an autofill mode available. I'll stick with my relaxing Fantasy Mosaics.
I don't recommend this game.
Your own mind can be your worst enemy.
Overall rating
5
/
5
193 of 254 found this review helpful
Most Entertaining Danse Macabre Of All Time!
PostedFebruary 11, 2016
pennmom36
fromI didn't do it I swear...Tell me everything you remember...rut row!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Bravo! Lethal Letters is by far the best out of the series with some of the most original and creative puzzles I've ever seen, and the story is magnificent! Irina is the daughter of a wealthy family, and a talented ballerina who is engaged to a very handsome Count, Sergey Antonov. Sergey has summoned you, AKA Dr. Hawthorn, psychologist and expert in the field of hypnosis, to find out why Irina has been blacking out and acting as if she's not herself. There's always a murder, and of course there's always a reason, in this series, but this time nothing makes sense and the deeper you delve into the psyche, the deeper the mystery becomes, and all roads just might lead you to the insane asylum.
You are a hypnosis expert, so you have brought your watch along with you that allows you to quickly hypnotise your patients, well....after playing a Mini Game of course. Many of the inventory items have plus signs, many of which have a small puzzle to solve. Each scene has a Hidden Sign or handbell to collect, and there are 13 different Achievements to earn.
The Hidden Object Scenes are really entertaining. There are Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds where you find the item that matches two silhouettes combined, Descriptive Finds in multiples, and even finding 5 of the same item to receive a tool to open up a list. There are even smaller zoom zone HOP's. You can opt for a Match 3 game if you're not into the HOP's.
The Mini Games were my favorite part, very fresh and very entertaining. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Drag the gear through the maze, pressing the colored buttons to change the obstacles.
2) Rotate the parts so that both of them fit onto the shapes when you press the red button.
3) Hypnosis game with progressively harder puzzles requiring you to connect shapes with specific numbers of connections.
4) Rotate cylinder rings to create an image.
5) Press cash register keys matching the number each symbol represents.
6) Unlock the safe using the example shown in the correct directions.
7) Select the green arrows to navigate a car to the hospital. If you come across an obstacle, you need to figure out a different path. (this one's surprisingly fun)
This Collector's Edition has 13 Achievements, 26 replayable Mini Games, 15 replayable HOP's, freeplay Match 3 Games, 9 Music Soundtracks, 46 Collectible Handbell Signs, 8 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Wallpapers, a Souvenir Room, 8 Videos, a Bonus Video from concept to game (excellent production) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enjoy 120 unique card deals all in the spirit of the most romantic day of the year!
Overall rating
3
/
5
39 of 47 found this review helpful
Kinda Boring
PostedFebruary 10, 2016
pennmom36
fromHope I don't get this game for Valentine's day.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is my least favorite kind of Solitaire game requiring you to make matches of the same rank regardless of suit, and a little bit goes a long way. The music is soothing, the pastel colors are pretty and I liked the way the card layouts were set up to reflect mostly hearts for Valentine's day. You must collect enough points to unlock the next level, each gold card is worth 1 point and you'll automatically win the hand with a perfect score if you remove all gold cards, even if regular cards remain. In the case of a perfect score, the points from that level will be added to the next level. Some cards are bonus cards and will give you extra points, joker cards, undo's or extra shuffles. With the points you earn, you can purchase these same bonuses in the shop. If you like this type of Solitaire game, this will be a good game to purchase, but for me, this type is just too boring to continue playing.
I don't recommend this game.
Sir Match-a-Lot
Meet an ambitious knight looking for nobility as you conquer extraordinary Match 3 puzzles and complete brave quests!
Overall rating
5
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5
464 of 556 found this review helpful
Sir Match-a-Lot-of Fun!
PostedFebruary 9, 2016
pennmom36
fromDestroy the dastardly dragon!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I think I like this game more than Gummies, there are daily quests, battle matches, collections and a whole lot of fun. This is a limited moves Match 3 game where you are tasked with breaking blocks and other obstacles, collecting Fireflies and dropping items to the bottom of the board. Large matches give you directional Bonuses or bombs on the board, and as you progress you are awarded presents that contain Bonus items such as a Hammer to break a tile of your choice. There ate sticker packages to collect and place into your album and Sir Match-a-Lot can be upgraded with new armor that comes along with a bonus as well.Because this is a Free To Play Game, you can purchase extra gold coins and bonuses to progress faster but it isn't necessary if you can be patient, so give it a try, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The past isn't set in stone. Now's your chance to change it!
Overall rating
3
/
5
79 of 92 found this review helpful
Travel Through Space And Time To Fix The Damage Your Colleague Has Caused
PostedFebruary 7, 2016
pennmom36
fromWhy does the dog have a loaf of bread?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Your colleague and friend, detective Peter Larrabee has stolen very powerful artifacts and is using them to travel to different time periods (Ancient Rome, Renaissance, Middle Ages) in search of a Mask, gloves and belt which has the power to restore life. It is his belief that these objects will be the cure for his supposedly terminally ill fiance, Debby, but Peter may have just been duped because the maid saw Debby use makeup to make herself appear ill.
Surprise! You find an Amulet that can speed up or slow down time for short periods of time, you first try it out on a door mechanism that has chomping steel teeth moving at lightning speed. I don't know about you, but I'd wanna test that amulet out on something a little less life threatening first, how long do the effects last? Do I really want to risk losing my entire hand first try? The Collector's Edition has an overabundance of collectibles to find in just about every scene, 41 Puzzle Pieces, Character Statues, Magical Artifacts, and even Journal pages tucked nice and neatly into every nook and cranny you uncover. There are also a ton of Achievements to earn, nearly 40 of them. You can answer a few questions in the Personality Quiz section to find out which era suits your personality best, mine was the Middle ages, brutal!
The Hidden Object Scenes aren't terrible, but are super simple, and nothing out of the ordinary. There are Silhouetted shape finds where you have to find multiples of each shape, and Morphing Object finds, interactive list finds. You can opt for a Match 3 game instead of the HOP's.
The Mini Games are for the most part way too easy, or just annoying. Here are brief descriptions of some of the games you will encounter during the demo:
1) Arrange photos so they match the positions shown in the main picture.
2) Complete images by sliding tokens to correct slots.
3) Arrange figurines according to their historical periods. (difficult to see images)
4) Click on a net to catch birds in the numbers and colors shown.
5) A multi-layered puzzle where you find map fragments then arrange them in various puzzle styles, swap strips, sliding pieces, and swapping upper and lower segments.
2) Complete images by sliding tokens to correct slots.
3) Arrange figurines according to their historical periods. (difficult to see images)
4) Click on a net to catch birds in the numbers and colors shown.
5) A multi-layered puzzle where you find map fragments then arrange them in various puzzle styles, swap strips, sliding pieces, and swapping upper and lower segments.
The Collector's Edition has 19 Wallpapers, 39 Achievements, 12 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 12 replayable Mini Games, 19 replayable Hidden Object Puzzles, 18 Magical Artifacts to collect, 15 Character Statues, 41 Stained glass Puzzle Pieces, a Personality Quiz, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter. I was almost annoyed with all the collectibles in the CE version so in my opinion, this is the better version with less distractions, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
You're a surgeon. You can handle anything, right?
Overall rating
4
/
5
131 of 177 found this review helpful
Release The Kraken!
PostedFebruary 6, 2016
pennmom36
fromIf we are escorting a fleet of ships, why are we letting them lag behind?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Aboard the escort vessel with Captain Woodhouse at the helm, a strange fog begins to roll in. This is no ordinary fog, and those are no ordinary pirates! The pirates have a new weapon, and they call her "The Siren", this pied piper of the seas has just called for backup, a giant tentacled Kraken, that rips through the hull of your ship and sends her to the bottom of the sea. You crawl to the shores of Puerto Valiz, but the pirates are relentless, as they attempt to cut off all sources of communication. Surely you can outwit a band of pirates, Dr. Norton, your life depends on it!
This is another great addition to The Sea of Lies, although none of them seem to hold a candle to the original episode. The graphics have improved, but I just found myself a little bored with the motions at times, there's just no real wow factor to make me want to purchase this game, it's a take it or leave it kind of game. There are plus signs on some of the inventory items requiring an extra step before using, some of which are in the form of a small simple puzzle to solve. There are 12 Achievements to earn as well as a Hidden Sign (ship's wheel) in each of the 45 locations throughout the game.
The Hidden Object Scenes are not bad, but again, there's no wow factor. There are small zoom zone HOP's and there is an optional Match 3 game to play. Most of the HOP's are interactive list finds, but there are silhouetted shape finds, descriptions of items to find and even scenes that require you find 5 of the same objects on each side which gives you a tool to unlock the list of items.
The Mini Games are sea worthy, but rather simple to solve, which isn't necessarily bad, just not very challenging. Below are brief descriptions of the games you'll encounter in the demo:
1) Complete the picture to use the spyglass by selecting directional arrows.
2) Use arrows to rotate the ship's wheel and avoid the monster's tentacles.
3) Collect the correct roots by pulling flowers until you find a match.
4) Use the ship's log to select and place ships correctly on a map.
5) Lead the wheel on the left to the ship on the right through obstacles.
6) Use levers to move flags to match the diagram, selecting one affects others.
This Collector's Edition has 12 Achievements, 45 Hidden Collectible Signs, 9 Videos, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 9 Music Soundtracks, 15 replayable HOP's, 17 replayable Mini Games, a Souvenir Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!