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- Average Rating:3.7
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- Reviews Submitted:4713
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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Someone's out for revenge, and she'll stop at nothing to get it.
Overall rating
4
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5
47 of 57 found this review helpful
Revengeful Spirits Are Never A Good Thing
PostedJanuary 12, 2016
pennmom36
fromFantastic story!
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
/
5
Four innocent children have disappeared from summer camp, one of those kids is the niece of parapsychologist Brenda Gale. The camp counselor Molly seems to be possessed, chanting "you can't have the children, they're mine now" Could there be something evil lurking within the gem mines of this town? Is history repeating the events that took place in 1931 when four children were kidnapped by their teacher Miss Cameron? Who's spirit is seeking revenge on the lives of four innocent children? Could there be a link between these children and the children from 1931?
A simple Ghost catching apparatus is all you need on this investigation, well, that and maybe some Morphing Objects to earn some extra hints too. You'll also have to search for the six original possessions belonging to Alex, Rebecca, Sullivan and Linda, that tuck neatly into their person storage boxes, and will hopefully set their innocent souls free. There are no Achievements to earn but there are complex inventory items and some screens allow you to pan up, down, right and left, but the lack of extras in this game allows you to fully concentrate on the storyline, which is awesome!
The Hidden Object Scenes are really, really good, it's actually hard to figure out what's a Hidden Object puzzle and what's a Mini game Puzzle! You may have to find clues that match the kid's individual personalities (using clues given) then you have to put those item into their correct backpacks. Another scene has you matching pairs of words written by the same person, then you find pictures that match each child's interest on a poster board and place plaques that match the silhouetted shapes.
The Mini Games seem to be a little too easy, but lately all games seem to have simple puzzles. Below is a list of brief descriptions on some of the games you will encounter during the game:
1) Climb up a cliff by choosing sturdy rocks, limbs and crevices. (at least you don't have to match them)
2) Press buttons in the order shown on the note.
3) Enter the activation code on the device by pressing the button to choose the correct symbols as soon as they appear.
4) Arrange tiles so they match the wires on the frame with the correct number of connections.
5) Shoot a BB gun at the correct animal that matches a description given.
2) Press buttons in the order shown on the note.
3) Enter the activation code on the device by pressing the button to choose the correct symbols as soon as they appear.
4) Arrange tiles so they match the wires on the frame with the correct number of connections.
5) Shoot a BB gun at the correct animal that matches a description given.
The Collector's Edition has pictures of the VG team, 28 Morphing Objects, 6 collectible items for each of the four missing children, Wallpapers, Music, Concept Art, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The past isn’t set in stone. Now’s your chance to change it!
Overall rating
3
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5
81 of 115 found this review helpful
Debby Downer
PostedJanuary 10, 2016
pennmom36
fromThere's a storm brewing in Medina
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game had real potential in the beginning but quickly lost it's steam once I entered the portal to Ancient Rome. I found the tasks to be mundane and I grew weary of collecting what seemed like hundreds of collectibles in each and every scene. The storyline is nothing new, fellow detective Peter Larrabee has stolen very powerful artifacts and is using them to travel to different time periods (Ancient Rome, Renaissance, Middle Ages) to find a cure for his supposedly terminally ill fiance, Debby,
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 loosing my entire hand first try? There is 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.
This 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, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Turn back time to save your true love!
Overall rating
4
/
5
79 of 96 found this review helpful
Jacque Forgot To Remember
PostedJanuary 8, 2016
pennmom36
fromThere's a storm brewing in Medina
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Imprisoned for nearly two months now, Jacques Perrault has been accused of kidnapping his own wife, Angelica! There's two problems with this situation, nobody knows they secretly wed, and Jacques has no clue why he would attempt such a thing, he doesn't remember anything about the crime, in fact, he doesn't remember anything, he doesn't even remember Angelica! All that's about to change, and he soon realizes that he's the victim of a curse that has wiped away all his memories, D'Morten's curse, and he wants Angelica to be his Countess! Turn's out Angela and Jacques share a love that runs deep, an Immortal love, a love that Count D'Morten cannot allow if Angelica is to be his wife, wife number 20!
I'm usually not a fan of love stories, the storyline has to be really good to capture my attention. Not only does this game have an intriguing and immersive storyline, it isn't a sappy mushy soap opera! Quite the opposite, there's a jailbreak for starters, along with murder, deceit, treachery, greed and of course, immortal love. There are lots of inventory items to find and apply to appropriate tasks, some of which are Plus Items requiring some type of interaction or puzzle to solve before the items can be used. There are also Conversation choices to make as well. Eventually you will receive an Amulet that can slow down and rewind time to help you correct minor or even major mistakes made. The Collector's Edition has the additional features of D'Morten's Secret Chest which stores the portraits of all 20 previous wives as well as the 21 Morphing Objects you come across during the adventure. The chest will reveal his secrets when all have been found.
The Hidden Object Scenes are not bad, with a clear attempt at making the normal a little more interesting, searching for arrest documents, photographs and other prison related material including verifying handprints. There are still the typical listed item finds and silhouetted shape finds included.
The Mini Games tend to be a bit too easy, not necessarily bad, but nothing to write home about either. Below is a list of brief descriptions on some of the Mini Games you will play during the demo:
1) Swap image fragments to complete 4 photographs.
2) Select cylinders in the correct order to pick a lock by trial and error.
3) Slide color coded skulls to their matching slots, in two different puzzles, the first very easy, the second, slightly more difficult.
4) Swap tiles to complete the image.
5) Match identical Masks.
6) Place flags with two cutouts to match the correct set of tokens.
7) Drag circles until they form the correct numbers.
8) Flip over two mosaic tiles to match associated pairs, if the selection is wrong the tiles will shuffle.
9) Select fragments in the correct order based on clues given.
2) Select cylinders in the correct order to pick a lock by trial and error.
3) Slide color coded skulls to their matching slots, in two different puzzles, the first very easy, the second, slightly more difficult.
4) Swap tiles to complete the image.
5) Match identical Masks.
6) Place flags with two cutouts to match the correct set of tokens.
7) Drag circles until they form the correct numbers.
8) Flip over two mosaic tiles to match associated pairs, if the selection is wrong the tiles will shuffle.
9) Select fragments in the correct order based on clues given.
The Collector's Edition has 4 Screensavers, 18 Concept Art pictures, 6 Music Soundtracks, 12 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 14 replayable Mini Games, 7 Wallpapers, 15 Movie Cutscenes, 20 Collectible Portraits, 21 Morphing Objects, 20 Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth Collector's Edition
There’s more to this restoration project than meets the eye.
Overall rating
5
/
5
273 of 402 found this review helpful
What Do You Do When H.E.L.P Needs Help?
PostedJanuary 7, 2016
pennmom36
fromWe'll all be a few hours older after playing this game, pass the elixir!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, will take you to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to find out why the agency has lost communication with an entire team of H.E.L.P field agents. These agents were deployed to supervise the restoration of a very important archaeological dig site, the site that contains the Fountain of Youth. H.E.L.P isn't the only team trying to find this snake venom, Dario Sabas Aturnin is using his wealth and questionable ethics to obtain the age altering elixir. To make matters worse, he has hired Dana Creed, one of Sam's proteges who went rouge, Sam warns that she is ruthless and dangerous! Hidden Expedition has another great action packed adventure in store for us, but searching for the Fountain of Youth could prove to be the age altering liquid that we won't live long enough to use.
Hidden Expeditions just keeps getting better and better, I do grow weary with the topic (fountain of youth searches) but I must admit, this one's the most interesting, the holy grail of all fountains! This game offers all the features you could ask for including Plus Sign inventory items, and scenes that allow you to pan left and right, or north and south. Hidden Expedition wouldn't be the same without the famous H.E.L.P. box and the 20 collectible Fact Cards that give us insight with facts about the area, the why's, what's, where's and when's so to speak. There's also 41 Hidden Sign's to search for and a whole slew of Achievements to earn as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes are multi-layered puzzles with a variety of styles, silhouetted shape finds, listed items, fragment finds and mini games within, each HOP has a Morphing Object (17 total) but I prefer the morphs to be within the game scenes because I always forget to look for them in the HOP's usually because I'm trying to earn an achievement for finding the items quickly and without mistakes.
The Mini Games are really entertaining, but I've come to expect fantastic mini games from this series. The following are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select and drag a fist through a maze, stopping at power points along the way, before delivering a power punch.
2) A zoom zone game where you find the correct three emojis previously seen.
3) A zoom zone puzzle requiring you to place three gears on red points on a lock.
4) A zoom zone puzzle where you find 3 numbers on a combination lock that equal six.
5) Click and drag color coded token chains of various lengths until they are in their matching color coded slots.
6) Shoot a slingshot when the red dot lines up in the green zone.
7) Create a continuous path of light by rotating arrows in the correct directions.
8) Select pairs of matching symbols by clicking on two candles at a time.
9) Spot the 10 Differences in a scene with a photo previously taken.
10) Move numbered tokens to reflect numerical order.
11) A multi layered puzzle using codes, matching tokens, sliding cylinders, moving tokens by either two or five spaces at a time choosing the correct path for a ship to sail, all as you try to escape impending danger!
This Collector's Edition has 18 replayable Puzzles, 17 replayable Hidden Object Scenes with 17 Morphing Objects within the HOS, 12 Videos and 1 Bonus Video, 12 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 20 Collectible Fun Fact Cards, 41 Hidden Signs, 9 Music Soundtracks, a Souvenir Room, 13 Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Join our penguin on a journey to the parallel universe of mosaic puzzles!
Overall rating
5
/
5
109 of 180 found this review helpful
A Whole New World For Mister Penguin To Explore
PostedJanuary 6, 2016
pennmom36
fromI hope this new world is safe, I don't want anything to interfere with FM13
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Mr. Penguin has found a parallel universe! He sure does get around, I'm just glad he didn't get eaten by those hungry dinosaurs, but what happened to the Mrs. and baby penguin?
This is a griddler or mosaic type puzzle game where you fill in and cross of cells on various sized grids, using logic. There are groups of numbers located on each column and row of the grid, each group of numbers must be separated by at least one blank or crossed off cell. Sometimes it's easier to figure out where numbers can't possibly fit to reduce the amount of cells and narrow the playing field down a bit. Some cells contain bonuses such as extra hints, extra mistakes allowed or an extra pickaxe which allows you to choose which cell you want a hint on. There is a Sun icon as well that when fully charged, will give you a mega hint, filling in or crossing off a 3x3 area of your choice.
The one feature that makes Fantasy Mosaics stand out from the rest of the griddler games, is the vibrant array of colors available. It can also help you solve the puzzle when you get stuck, because you can switch to another color which ultimately narrows down the available cells. Unlike many griddler games, these pictures actually make sense, because they have three different colors you know what image you have created, such as a kitten, a flower or even a molecule.
If you make no mistakes, you will earn a Gold Trophy regardless of the time it takes to complete the puzzle, a Silver Trophy is earned if you make one mistake, and a Bronze Trophy is earned if you make 2 mistakes. You can replay the grid as often as you want in order to improve your trophy status. This series is one of the best available, and certainly the most colorful. This is a must have game for griddler geeks and an immediate purchase for this geek, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A dangerous journey into the ruins of an ancient city awaits our hero. Help him find the treasure in Gems of the Aztecs!
Overall rating
3
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5
65 of 75 found this review helpful
Just An Average Match 3 With No Pizazz
PostedJanuary 5, 2016
pennmom36
fromTechnically, the pauper will be buying the kings daughter when all's said and done!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Cradle of Egypt
(92)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Everything about this game is just average. The story is the same average story, pauper falls in love with princess, daddy the king says no way, pauper sets off on an adventure to find riches beyond imagination to make himself worthy of the princess. There is only one average option for the Match 3 game mode, Limited moves, where you must make matches of at least 3 identical tiles by swapping them in a specific number of moves. Same goals, break stone tiles, chained tiles, gold tiles etc. by making matches next to them or match tiles chained up, as you progress, diamonds are introduced that cannot be moved, they must be removed by making matches underneath them until they drop off of the board.
There are a few things that really annoyed me, my biggest complaint is the time it takes after completing a level, (there's enough time to cook a large breakfast and do the dishes) When you have met the goal requirements it tells you the level is complete. At that point the computer finishes playing any leftover moves you have, and then finishes all the bonuses you had left over or acquire during the leftover moves, then a window pops up giving you the talled score and up to three gold stars (which brings up another gripe later on) It doesn't end there, there's still plenty of time to waste as you are then taken to the level map, where the coins and stars you earned are shot up to the top of the screen, and you have to wait until the pauper soon to be not so pauperis moves to the next level spot, whew..! The next complaint I have is the fact that I was able to play 26 levels within the demo hour and received 3 gold stars on every level on the first attempt, way too easy! Other than the tiles being unappealing, my final complaint is the fact that sometimes, my cursor had a mind of it's own and when I would click on a regular tile to move it up, down, left or right to be able to make my match, the tile would go in different direction then I was going to move it to, not only did it move in a different direction, it would move the instant I clicked on it one time, it didn't even wait for me to move my cursor!
There are bonuses to earn as well, but again, they are the same bonuses they just have different names. Some bonuses can be purchased before you begin the level, such as 5 extra moves, the first bonuses are free because you have no choice but to use them as part of the tutorial. There are bonuses you will eventually unlock, Chief's Aid, puts three bombs into play, the Power of the Ancestors activates all bonuses in play, the Hunters Arrows hits several random tiles, the Wrath of the Gods removes several columns of tiles and the Power of Nature removes several rows of tiles.
Large matches will put bonuses on the board, most of which require matching the same gem as the bonus to activate it. The Color Hurricane bonus is given with a Match 5 and is a rainbow tile that is the only exception to the rule because it can be used with any color of gem and destroys all of the same gems as matched with. Matches of 4 tiles will give you the Shaman's Dagger bonus which is a directional, gem specific tile that when matched will destroy tiles in the direction shown. Combination matches (vertical and horizontal match in one move) will earn you the Chef's Strike which gives you a bomb to destroy tiles in the surrounding area.
I would recommend this game to beginners or if you're looking for a stress free game to pass the time, however, there are Match 3 games out there that are far superior, try Cradle of Rome or Cradle of Egypt, or any Jewel Match episode for a quality Match 3 experience, they are entertaining and much more interesting.
Help Marcus Victorious save its citizens and bring back life to its previous glory.
Overall rating
5
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5
183 of 204 found this review helpful
So Much To Do Yet So Little Time To Do It
PostedJanuary 4, 2016
pennmom36
fromDon't send any extra workers to a task if you send a worker to do the final task because the clock doesn't stop until all workers return to camp!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I haven't played any of the other three Roads of Rome that were released in 2011-2012, but after enjoying this game so much, I'm going to check those versions out as well! This is a Time Management game based on strategy because you need to do things in a certain way in order to achieve expert status on each level. I found myself replaying many levels to change the order in which I queued a task, or built a building, so I could finish the level before nightfall which indicates expert goals have been achieved. There are several modes of difficulty available: Relaxed, Easy, Normal and Hard, I chose Normal but was unable to queue tasks when no worker was available.
An Earthquake has left the Roman citizens in dire need of help restoring their villages and livelihoods, so Cesar has sent Marcus Victorious to help them on his behalf. There are roads to clear of trees, boulders and floods, wooden and stone bridges to repair, fishing piers to restore, lighthouses to fix and houses to build and repair. To complete all these repairs, pig farms need built to feed the workers, Sawmills need built to produce the wood needed for repairs, and Storage Building will increase and permanently increase resources. Many of the buildings can be upgraded, such as the workers camp to gain more workers. There are Nomadic Traders that will make exchanges of goods for a necessary resource such as bombs needed to clear huge boulders, and Cobblers will produce speed boots that allow the workers to move faster. If you find a pair of boots hidden or a clock, they will increase speed or freeze time once the path is cleared to them.
Before each level, a new goal is given to you from a citizen who life has been affected by the earthquake such as rebuilding a fishing pier or clearing obstacles between him and the rest of his family. If wolves appear, you will need to click on them several times to scare them away because the workers are afraid of them. There are several weather effects during the game such as rain, but these effects can be turned off in the options menu if they are too distracting, and day will turn to night, the goal is to complete the level before the sun sets to achieve an Expert gold score, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Final Cut: Fade to Black
The rivalry between two movie studios escalates into deception and murder!
Overall rating
4
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5
48 of 61 found this review helpful
The Series Is Fading
PostedJanuary 3, 2016
pennmom36
fromMartha isn't very good at keeping secrets, she even told me Bernard's safe code over the phone!
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
/
5
This may be a final Final Cut with a mind boggling Who-dun-it mystery as you are landed smack dab in the middle of Detective Bernard's ongoing investigation. Bernard got his hands upon the famous projector that has practically ruined the dysfunctional Wolf family, only this one's small and portable and is capable of changes anyone's appearance! What a perfect way to ruin your competition, Horizon Studios!
This edition of Final Cut isn't spectacular, perhaps it's just time to lay the story to rest and move on. I know many gamers love the golden hues with slightly grainy graphics to give the game a touch of reality and make it seem as if it were an older film. They have even attempted to use this to their advantage with some of the cutscenes with a deliberate film reel effect, but I prefer the crisp virtual reality of computer generated graphics. Many of the inventory items you collect will have plus signs indicating the need for further investigation, like combining that item with another. You are equipped with the Projector Camera that can be used to change your appearance temporarily to look like another person, which requires a simple mini game of focusing the camera and then outlining key focal points. (can I change my appearance to look like thing other than people?) The Collector's Edition has 41 Collectible Signs that actually look like a face, Several Achievements to earn, and even collectible Candy Canes and Christmas Stockings which unlock HOP's and Puzzles from Final Cut: Homage CE and Final Cut: Fame Fatale CE.
The Hidden Object Scenes are fairly decent, some of which have a Morphing Object to find within. There are Multiple's of objects, Silhouetted Shape finds, Interactive List finds, and items to find that will give you an item that is used to unlock the texted list finds, there are even HOP's where you find items that match the descriptive riddles given. You can switch to a Match 3 game if you're not into Hidden Object Puzzles.
The Mini Games were simple, and easy to solve, below is a list with brief descriptions of some of the puzzles you will come across in the demo:
1) Arrange cards so they match the photos shown on an evidence board, using the color coded pins as a reference.
2) Focusing a camera lens and outlining a face in a single line that doesn't overlap.
3) Press directional arrows to move a ball from one magnet to another until it reaches the indicated hole.
2) Focusing a camera lens and outlining a face in a single line that doesn't overlap.
3) Press directional arrows to move a ball from one magnet to another until it reaches the indicated hole.
The Collector's Edition has 16 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 18 replayable Puzzles, Collectible Christmas Stockings that unlock additional Puzzles from Fame Fatale CE, a Souvenir Room, 17 replayable HOP's, Collectible Candy Canes that unlock additional HOP's from Homage CE, 41 Collectible hidden Signs, 5 Music Soundtracks, 12 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 16 Videos, a Tribute Video, 15 Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Delicious: Emily's Hopes and Fears Collector's Edition
Join a father on an epic journey to save his little girl's life!
Overall rating
5
/
5
185 of 214 found this review helpful
Baby Paige Has A Strange Illness!
PostedJanuary 2, 2016
pennmom36
fromShouldn't Paige go to the hospital?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The beloved O'Malley family has returned, but poor baby Paige has become ill and the doctors are stumped and cannot find a cure! Dr. Allison Heart from Hearts Medicine has made an appearance in this episode of Delicious which takes place at a picnic area beside the lake with Evelyn and Francois running the show.
You can choose from three modes of difficulty, Beginner, Normal or Expert, there is an excellent tutorial as well as a how to play section to help you get started. The gameplay is simple, wait for the customers to decide what they want at either the picnic areas or the snack counter, click on the items they want as indicated inside the thought bubble, click on the customer to serve the food and click on the register when they are ready to pay, and finally, click on the picnic area to clean up the mess. The cute little mice have returned as well and if you click on the mice when they pop up in random places, you will earn extra money. As you progress, more food items become available, and foods that require several ingredients to be combined before serving become available. Some food item require restocking as indicated by a quantity number, and the juices require you to click on the glass when a meter reaches the green zone, if you wait longer, the juice will overflow and you'll have to start all over. Any level can be replayed to try to earn a perfect 3 gold star status, and there are optional Challenge levels to earn diamonds, with harder goals such as clicking on all the mice that pop up while you are trying to serve several customers, sounds simple but there's a ridiculous amount of mice! Each level has a different challenge to achieve such as clicking on Patrick to hear an entire story being told while continuing to serve customers.
You can use the money you earn to purchase upgrades, new Chairs and Tables, improved Kitchen Blocks and Snack Counters, a new Barbecue grill, faster Juice Taps, and decorative items or entertainment to keep the customers happy and patient and willing to pay more. You get to choose menu items before each level, and as with all the Delicious games, you get to take 14 pictures of the O'Malley's to display in Emily's scrapbook. Diamonds that are earned playing challenges and bonus levels can be used to purchase presents to give to Paige, and there are 20 different Achievements to earn as well, enjoy, it's simply Delicious!
I recommend this game!
Eventide: Slavic Fable
Experience an authentic Slavic legend! Save the creatures from destruction!
Overall rating
3
/
5
121 of 148 found this review helpful
This Game Would Be More Appealing If The Creatures Were Cute
PostedJanuary 1, 2016
pennmom36
from"Our fate hangs on the balance" which way will the scales tip?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Grandmother is adored by all creatures big and small, and when she asks for your help as a botanist, to save Heritage Park, you know something must be terribly wrong. Your arrival in Moorland isn't welcomed by all, you've always been suspicious of your Grandma's assistant Boruta, turns out your instincts are spot on! Boruta has kidnapped Granny, known affectionately as Baba, and plans on taking over the world once he gains the knowledge of her magical and very powerful potion. This is no ordinary potion, this potion can temporarily transform the magical Slavic creatures, into humans!
I noticed that in this Standard Edition, the absence of the glowing Ethereal Flowers, made the graphics less appealing. I wasn't all that impressed with this game as a CE, and I'm even less impressed with this SE, the Slavic creatures aren't very cute, the gameplay is predictable and far too simple. The Collector's Edition has 30 beautiful Ethereal Flowers to collect, and 30 Slavic Mythology Beast Cards to find throughout the game, and also has plenty of Achievements to earn as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes are not as impressive as the storyline however, in my opinion, the scenes are blurry and lack imagination or challenge. Most of the HOP's are either interactive silhouettes, or progressive silhouetted shape finds where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape and use the item back in the scene to expose the next item and so forth. Very basic, and very easy to complete, to make matters worse, the scenes aren't vivid or colorful, this is supposed to be a fairytale right?
The Mini Games aren't bad, but they are way too easy, therefore, it seemed to be a chore rather than an enjoyment. I've listed brief descriptions on some of the games you will encounter:
1) Connect identical symbols with an uninterrupted line.
2) Switch tokens until the image is complete.
3) Place the hands so they are connected by the same color on all sides.
4) Put parts in the proper places.
5) Move sections of the figure to make it resemble the picture shown.
2) Switch tokens until the image is complete.
3) Place the hands so they are connected by the same color on all sides.
4) Put parts in the proper places.
5) Move sections of the figure to make it resemble the picture shown.
The Collector's Edition has 12 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 23 replayable Mini Games, 5 Music Soundtracks, 6 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 20 Cutscenes, Achievements, 30 Ethereal Flowers to collect, 30 hidden Mythical Creature Cards, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!