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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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After the Smiths' naughty kitten gets carried away and accidentally damages the Christmas tree lights, it's up to you to return them to their former glory in this colorful mosaics puzzle game!
Overall rating
4
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5
48 of 57 found this review helpful
It's No "Fantasy" But It Beats Yesterday's Mosaic
PostedDecember 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromOh what fun it is to grid....
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
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
Merry Christmas griddler fans! This game doesn't hold a candle to the Fantasy Mosaic games, but it does have some interesting features. For starters, there is an Expert mode, and it does allow you to switch between three different colors. There are also several power-up bonuses available, the Eye will open up a random right square, the Hammer allows you to choose a single tile to open, and the Grid feature allows you to choose a grid area to open without a negative outcome. The completed puzzles will create a Christmas themed image such as a Christmas tree or Santa himself.
With the coins you earn, you can decorate the Christmas Tree starting with ornaments of different colors and eventually other decorations are unlocked as you progress. After a few levels you get to play a game of Mahjong, matching Christmas ornaments, to earn more coins. You can earn up to three gold stars per level and there are 10 different Achievements to earn, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you expand Fruits Inc. to become the most impressive fruit company of all time?
Overall rating
1
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5
24 of 26 found this review helpful
Basic And Generic
PostedDecember 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromGot milk?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
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
After reading so many poor reviews, I had a hard time making myself play this Time Management game to find out for myself whether or not it was really that bad......yes, it's that bad. It's not fun, there's nothing to keep your interest, it's a generic, game, nothing more! Basically you purchase apple trees, apricot trees, grape and strawberry plants. You drag the desired plant to an open plot (according to the goals) wait till they mature, wait till they produce, then load in the truck to sell at market. As you progress, you will need to buy factories that will be able to convert the fruit to juice, and drag the fruit to the appropriate factory and the juice that's produced gets dragged to the truck. Some fruits are worth more than others and some juices are worth more than others. There are 32 Achievements to earn as well. There are much better TM games available, pass this one up!
I don't recommend this game.
Are you ready to set off on a journey right now? Visit seven famous global tourist cities in Jigsaw World Tour 4!
Overall rating
4
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5
56 of 65 found this review helpful
Travel The World One Jigsaw At A Time
PostedDecember 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromThe Hawaii pics remind me of the song, Someone to Lava
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
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
1
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5
I've always been a jigsaw junkie, but my least favorite puzzles are pictures of buildings, therefore I wasn't as thrilled with this game. There are 7 boxes available, each box has 100 different puzzles from Toronto, Berlin, Edinburgh, Hawaii, Moscow, Madrid and Vienna. The puzzles range in size from 12 pieces to 247, however you can modify any puzzle for the number of pieces you want, the shape of the puzzle piece and even whether or not you want to be able to rotate the pieces. You can earn trophies and compete for top scores too. Each puzzle has several tools, a box to store some of the pieces in to keep the board uncluttered, you can choose to have just the border pieces shown until the border is complete and there is a sort button but I prefer to sort the pieces myself. You can choose to ghost the pictures image on the background or hang a picture in three different sizes, as well as the color of the background in blue, pink, green or gray. There are tools to help such as a magnifying glass and you can use the hint icon to show you two pieces that connect together. So, grab a cup of java and relax....you don't have to worry about coffee spills on these jigsaws, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Join Elly Cooper as she is unexpectedly thrown into an adventure that takes her around the world.
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 39 found this review helpful
What A Woman!
PostedDecember 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromYahtzee!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
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
Returning home from a voyage to England, Elly Cooper receives a mysterious letter from her rich daddy Henry, apologizing for not greeting her but he desperately needs to see her at lunch. Her father gives her a bracelet from her childhood and explains that he needs her to board a locomotive right away to help him out, but he really can't go into details just yet. She doesn't make it to the train station before she's met danger, but Elly Cooper is a strong woman who'll let nothing stand in her way of a good mystery!
This game really isn't that bad, the story is intriguing, and you can choose which locations you want to investigate on the map. There are 55 Collectible O-Coins that unlock special Achievements and games in the "extras" section of the game. I actually played the game Yacht several times which is a game of dice.
The Hidden Object Scenes are simple list finds, and some of the items are indeed small or partially hidden, but I really didn't have any problems finding the items as some reviewers reported. There are also several mini games available such as lock picking, nothing really new, but still entertaining. I suggest you give the demo a try because this appears to be one of those games people either love or hate, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The ancients have disappeared, leaving behind mysterious mosaics, whose secrets only you can unravel!
Overall rating
2
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5
65 of 71 found this review helpful
Bah Humbug
PostedDecember 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis is a lump of coal
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
There are two types of mosaics available, pic-a-pix which is your typical mosaic puzzle where you fill in cells based upon the numbers located on each column and row, and fill-a-pix where you are given number values on the grid and you fill in the correct boxes based on logic. There is a story associated with each type and the mosaics do actually form a picture when completed (not on fill-a-pix) such as a tower, a shield, a magic wand and even the devil.
What I disliked about this game was that the cells are peach colored and the colors that fill in the cells are very bland with pale shades that look very similar to the peach colored cells which at times make it extremely difficult to tell which cells have been filled. You don't get to choose a color one by one, they just fill in with several random and unappealing colors. I found myself making mistakes because of the pale color choices, therefore I just didn't get any enjoyment out of this game.
I don't recommend this game.
The time for winter wonders begins with Christmas Mosaic Puzzle! 120 unique and exciting puzzles for any age!
Overall rating
5
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5
65 of 71 found this review helpful
Winter Wonderful!
PostedDecember 21, 2015
pennmom36
from#Grrrr Mondays
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
I love mosaics, and what could be better than Christmas themed mosaics with so many materials to work with, wood, cloth, paper, stone, metal, glass and gems! I will admit, it can be really frustrating to finish these progressively difficult puzzles within the allotted time and without making mistakes, but there is a Relaxed mode if you're not in the mood for a speed driven game.
The object of this game is to replace the missing mosaic fragments with the pieces offered on the right side. To earn 3 stars you must finish the puzzle without any mistakes and within the allotted time. You can replay the level as often as you want, but the puzzle pieces offered will change each time. You can buy more hints or add 30 seconds to the time with the coins you earn. Another interesting feature with these games is that they have a left hand option, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The mountain town of Glockenverk is in the grip of a dramatic and deadly cold spell. Set out with your trusty feline friend, Mr. Jenkins, to crack the case!
Overall rating
4
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5
114 of 124 found this review helpful
The Graphics Are Fantastic!
PostedDecember 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromI loved the special effects where Mr. Jenkins was in slow motion in the stagecoach
Skill Level:Expert
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
Ominous Objects are always great games with refreshing stories, however, this story isn't very fresh, but the graphics are some of the best I've seen in a long time. This story is about Heinrich Glockenverk, one of the finest watchmakers in the country. His latest clock invention was intended to bring his beloved son back to him, but as always, something went wrong and the entire town is freezing in it's tracks. To add to the confusion, animals are being zapped into vicious beasts right and left!
Detective Leia has returned, as has the even more famous detective, Mr. Jenkins, and thankfully Leia has been equipped with a Watch that's able to reverse the frozen wicked beasts back to their original state. This game has plus sign inventory items to interact with, and some very unusual Achievements to earn. Throughout the game you can collect Glass Snowflakes that can be used to upgrade each of the 11 Collectible Animals you come across.
The Hidden Object Puzzles are very entertaining, but I was disappointed with the fact that some scenes are repeated, which becomes very boring in my opinion. There are interactive list finds, silhouetted shape finds, and even scenes where you uncover pairs of items. You can also opt for a Match 3 game if you're not into HOP's.
The Mini Games are well done, I've listed some brief descriptions below of some of the games you will encounter:
1) Cross the rope when the balls are in the center circle.
2) Place keys in the correct spots according to their silhouetted shapes.
3) Find the correct positions for each pin to open the lock, using up and down arrows.
4) Study the tokens, then make matches of items after the tokens flip over.
5) Place Roman Numerals on a clock correctly.
6) Using the clues given, place the weights on the correct scales.
7) Each time you use the Watch you must create a solid path for the animal to follow from beginning to end.
This Collector's Edition has 4 levels of Game Dots, 11 Collectible and upgradable Animals, Collectible Glass Snowflakes, 4 Music Soundtracks, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Developer's Diary pages, 6 Wallpapers, 25 very unusual Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The people of Lightfalls are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save them!
Overall rating
3
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5
66 of 73 found this review helpful
Return To The Greatness Of Yesterday's Surface Games, Please
PostedDecember 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhat a letdown
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
I'm usually a fan of the Surface games, but this has the same ole same ole story, and monotonous tasks to do over and over. It's just not entertaining. Jill receives a frantic call from her parents telling her that her childhood town of Lightfall is in terrible danger. Yep, you guessed it, by the time she arrives, the town is void of people, why? Because there's something in the water, nope not something cool and creepy, it's another Kingdom, with Kings and princesses.
The only saving grace this Surface has is with the Collector's Edition content of 12 morphing animals to find and the Collectible flowers that are a staple within the Surface games. There are the usual Plus Sign inventory items and Achievements to earn as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes are just okay, beginning with a Silhouetted Shape find puzzle, and ending with an interactive scene finding misplaced items and returning them to their correct placement.
The Mini Games are fairly abundant, again, nothing to knock your socks off. The following are brief descriptions of some of the Mini Games you will encounter:
1) A two stage puzzle, restore the image using the example shown, using stencils in the correct order, and then arranging three figurines to match their shadows.
2) Restore the image on the cover of a box using rotational buttons.
3) Activate all buttons without crossing lines, each button has specific number of moves.
1) A two stage puzzle, restore the image using the example shown, using stencils in the correct order, and then arranging three figurines to match their shadows.
2) Restore the image on the cover of a box using rotational buttons.
3) Activate all buttons without crossing lines, each button has specific number of moves.
The Collector's Edition has 10 Concept Art pictures, replayable Mini Games and Hidden Object Puzzles, 20 Achievements, 10 Wallpapers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 1 Screensaver (wow two would be over the top) Collectible Flowers, 12 Morphing Animals, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
Who is trying to destroy the Kingdom of Barsia?
Overall rating
4
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5
70 of 85 found this review helpful
Goldilocks And The Mechanical Bear
PostedDecember 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis game is just right
Skill Level:Expert
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
Well Detective, you've managed to get yourself involved in a war between two kingdoms! It looks like the little boy didn't cry wolf when he told the story of finding an ancient artifact, a malevolent queen controlling mechanical beasts, and the beautiful Princess Leda who has a golden touch! Queen Valla of Barisa, has rallied her people for the eminent war at hand, but she may have an ulterior motive, is this truly a righteous war? Jack has beat you to the scene this time, but he's looking for something entirely different, a Shooting Star to grant wishes.....is this a fairytale or a reason for war?
I am disappointed, one of my favorite features in Dark Parables, have been the Morphing Objects. These were the really cool morphs, morphs that are triggered by a non-linear action that may not begin to morph until you are several scenes ahead, so you never knew! For whatever reason they have abandoned this feature, perhaps it's too difficult to program? At least they still have Parables! Parables are collectibles that tell a tale once all three sections of a Parable has been collected. The Collector's Edition has the addition of some very well hidden Snowflakes, 40 of them, and some of them are nearly impossible to find, the good news is that you get a chance to go back and find the ones you missed!
The Hidden Object Scenes are actually FROG's, a feature these games are famous for. The items you search for are actually fragments scattered cleverly about the scene. There are three different sections, and once you have found all the fragments the three sections will combine to give you the completed inventory item.
The Mini Games are always a treat, almost everything in the land of Dark Parables requires finding emblems, including the puzzles. Below are brief descriptions of the puzzles you will encounter during the game:
1) Rotate ruin stones correctly, turning one stone affects others.
2) Interact with the scene of the story Goldilocks.
3) Move tokens to designated spots at the bottom of the board using only spaces with the same shape.
4) Rotate cylinders to create a path for three different shapes from right to left.
1) Rotate ruin stones correctly, turning one stone affects others.
2) Interact with the scene of the story Goldilocks.
3) Move tokens to designated spots at the bottom of the board using only spaces with the same shape.
4) Rotate cylinders to create a path for three different shapes from right to left.
The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 6 Concept Art pictures, 9 Music Soundtracks, 21 replayable Puzzles, 20 replayable FROGS, 14 Movie trailers, 11 Achievements, 40 Hidden Snowflakes, Collectible Parables, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure (with bad boy Jack!) Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Your long-lost relatives are excited to welcome you to the family… or are they?
Overall rating
5
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5
316 of 377 found this review helpful
Am I Dead?
PostedDecember 17, 2015
pennmom36
fromHello.......I'm at the bottom of this well.......oh noooo, don't close the lid!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
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
/
5
Cousin Patrick has put together a family reunion to be held at the deteriorating Ward Estate. A storm front is fast approaching this gargoyle adorned creep fest, but the Ward family inside might prove to be just as tempestuous. Meet Claude Ward, the famous composer, Norman Ward the burly hunter, Lisbeth Ward a painter, and a very good one, and Abigail Ward, an Herbalist. You've never met these family members before, where have they been all these years? The closer it gets to midnight, the weider these relatives become, you begin to hear voices whispering and when you follow them into a room, they simply disappear! Patrick is acting stranger by the minute too, what's going on here?
I'm still a Phantasmat fan, the games in this series just get better and better, (but I still love the original story the best) This game will not disappoint you, the graphics are stunning, and what a great story! There are 42 Collectible Rocking Horses, 20 Morphing Objects, and plenty of Achievements to earn. This CE has all the goodies you could ever want.
The Hidden Object Scenes are just as creepy as the Ward family, with a variety of styles to please just about any HOP fan. There are multiple finds that open up a tool of some sort to be used upon the item shown which will then open up a listed item finds. Some have small puzzles to solve, silhouetted shape finds and even progressive interactive finds where you find the first item and use that item interactively in the scene to expose the next item and so forth. There is an optional Match 3 game as well.
The Mini Games are decent, but tend to be on the side of easy and not very complex. Below is a list with brief descriptions of some of the games you will encounter within the demo:
1) Drag tiles and rearrange them to form a complete image on three cylinders.
2) Select symbols and bells in the correct order.
3) Spin outer and inner circles to form an image.
4) Put moths in their correct places to match their descriptions, then select the numbers on the panel to match the result of each equation.
5) Drog all matching plates into the correct areas based on their symbols, using arrows.
6) Select a clock hand and select any of the two rotation buttons to move it, and arrange them so that the hands are in the correct quarters based on the picture.
2) Select symbols and bells in the correct order.
3) Spin outer and inner circles to form an image.
4) Put moths in their correct places to match their descriptions, then select the numbers on the panel to match the result of each equation.
5) Drog all matching plates into the correct areas based on their symbols, using arrows.
6) Select a clock hand and select any of the two rotation buttons to move it, and arrange them so that the hands are in the correct quarters based on the picture.
This Collector's Edition has 10 Music Soundtracks, 16 Videos, 7 Characters, a Souvenir Room, 8 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art pictures, 42 Collectible Rocking Horses, 20 Morphing Objects, 14 Achievements, 20 replayable Puzzles, 18 replayable HOP's, replayable Match 3 games, Bonus Videos, a Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!