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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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When an age spell drains your vitality, will you save your family?
Overall rating
5
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5
279 of 339 found this review helpful
A New "Age" Of Darkness
PostedDecember 24, 2015
pennmom36
fromSpirit of Oblivion, that goes hand in hand with that age curse don't ya think!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Witches' Legacy has turned the page, giving us a new chapter and a whole new adventure. The devs have done a wonderful job morphing the saga of Lynn Watson into a completely new storyline, without straying too far from the original plot. Jack has just arrived at his mom's house for dinner, only to find utter chaos. Her exotic plants have become somewhat intimidating, with big eyes and even bigger teeth, poor mom has been cursed with an aging spell (me too!) and little sister Nikki has been stolen by Cassandra the witch! Cassandra has no use for you, so you too receive the curse that causes your body to rapidly deteriorate until you're merely dust in the wind! You must find the strength to defeat this darkness before your frail aging body can no longer function......
I really appreciate the fact that the features from the previous games have remained, there are 36 Collectible Puzzle Pieces that will form four different jigsaw puzzles that can be set as screensavers, and there are 34 Morphing objects to discover as well. I also enjoyed how the story intertwined with the original story, linking them together flawlessly. The graphics aren't over the top fantastic, but, they are decent, and the cinematics are very well done. Since the Imp (once family dog) belongs to Lynn, we get Bertha the ferret (once human) to help us out during the adventure, and there are several Achievements to earn as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes are quite entertaining, there are several "zoom zone" puzzles, typical in this series where you are tasked with finding six fragments, items, or six symbols needed in the zoom zone, by searching the scene outside of the zoom. The HOP's are presented in several stages, first you may need to find four items that match the shapes shown, which will open up an interactive list, and when each list section has been found there will be fragments given to assemble, almost every section will give you bits and pieces of the story's background. You can also opt for a game of Mahjong if you're not into Hidden Object Puzzles.
The Mini Games were a bit of a disappointment for me because they all seem way to easy with no complexity at all, but they aren't bad puzzles, they're just easy puzzles to solve. I've listed brief descriptions on some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Place gears to form a continuous chain reaction, then select the gears in the correct order lit as demonstrated.
2) Melt skull tokens using amber tokens with directional arrows.
3) Place square tiles correctly to form two separate pictures.
This Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpapers, 4 Screensavers, 9 Concept Art pictures, 3 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements, 36 Hidden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, 4 Jigsaw Puzzles, 34 Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
5
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5
116 of 131 found this review helpful
Puss In Boots Is Just Misunderstood!
PostedDecember 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromOnce you feed a kitten, it's yours, so what happens after Christmas?
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
It's Christmas Evening, not a creature was stirring, except for that cute cuddly kitten shivering on your doorstep! Aaahh, but magic is in the air, and you soon find out that Simon is no ordinary cat, he is one of Santa's helpers, he can talk, and he can walk just like you and I, and he needs help saving Christmas! A thief has stolen the Magic Christmas star in Catstown, without the star, the magic of Christmas won't happen!
Christmas Stories has delivered a purrfect game this year. Puss-In-Boots will tug at your heartstrings and engulf you in a fantastical storyline, like a good book, you won't be able to stop until the very end. My only complaint, is with the graphics, although they are decent, they are nowhere near the quality of the Nutcracker eye candy. Simon will join you on your investigation to nab the star thief, and proves himself invaluable when it comes to retrieving items only a walking, talking cat could accomplish. Some inventory items have Snowflakes above them, indicating some type of interaction is required before the item can be used, some of which involve solving a puzzle of some sort. The Collector's Edition has the addition of 12 Morphing Objects that morph between a cat and a mouse, and there are 36 Hidden Puzzle pieces that will create 3 different Screensavers once completed.
The Hidden Object Scenes cover just about every different type, Interactive List finds, Multiples of each item finds, Silhouetted Shape finds, finding items that match keywords in a story, and even scenes that require you to pick up items from the inventory bar and place them into the scene where they belong.
The Mini Games are a delight, however, they are all really easy to complete, but keep in mind that Christmas Stories games are intended for family fun, a game that can be enjoyed by young and old. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you will encounter:
1) Find pairs of matching constellations in three sections.
2) Put torn photo fragments together.
3) Select ring sections and use directional arrows to complete an ornament.
4) Spot the Difference between a photo and the scene.
5) Throw snowballs when the indicator is in the green zone.
6) Use weights to move clock hands to the correct time.
7) Move a feather duster around to clear dust.
8) Color the image to match it's twin.
9) Guide a ball through a maze using directional arrows in an allotted amount of moves.
10) Press cash register buttons in the correct order by trial and error.
11) Use a Looking Glass to find tools hidden in each scene.
2) Put torn photo fragments together.
3) Select ring sections and use directional arrows to complete an ornament.
4) Spot the Difference between a photo and the scene.
5) Throw snowballs when the indicator is in the green zone.
6) Use weights to move clock hands to the correct time.
7) Move a feather duster around to clear dust.
8) Color the image to match it's twin.
9) Guide a ball through a maze using directional arrows in an allotted amount of moves.
10) Press cash register buttons in the correct order by trial and error.
11) Use a Looking Glass to find tools hidden in each scene.
The Collector's Edition has 24 Achievements, 12 Morphing Objects, 3 Screensavers, 36 hidden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces, a Secret Room, 17 Concept Art pictures, 15 Wallpapers, 5 Music Soundtracks, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
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
Current Favorite:
Haunted Domains
(48)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
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
Current Favorite:
Fantasy Mosaics 6: Into the Unknown
(20)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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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
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 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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
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
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'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.