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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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Online dating has got Dracula in a bind! Can he escape?
Overall rating
5
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5
183 of 231 found this review helpful
DRACULA IS HILARIOUS
PostedOctober 29, 2015
pennmom36
fromShe's a keeper, Drac!
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
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5
I've truly never enjoyed a Time Management game more than this one. Seems Count Dracula was looking for love in all the wrong places, internet dating services. He was expecting a beautiful woman, instead he got a very large aggressive woman and now he does everything in his power to flee from his pursuiter, and she's right on his heels! You can play in relaxed mode, multi click and timed modes and each level has a present to find and open to receive collectible stickers.
This game has it all, Vampires, Zombies, Pheasants and Trolls. You will need to hire zombies to clear paths, gather resources and collect food. My favorite part is building BloodDonalds hamburger shacks when the Count gets hungry, but of course there's the normal buildings such as sawmills and mines. Rufus is your go to zombie guy but has very little to say other than uugghh. Some items you collect will go towards making potions, the first available will allow Dracula to turn into a bat. You will gradually earn bonuses that can be used once the meter fills such as swift feet which speeds up the zombie workers temporarily. I love how everything is related to the story, the garlic, the BloodDonalds, even when you repair the road, the zombies simply slap a few misguided boards on top. The goal is to earn 3 gold stars, and you can replay the levels to achieve a better score.
This Collector's Edition has 30 Hidden Presents with stickers, 10 Biographies (hilarious) 6 Wallpapers, 5 Creepy Music Soundtracks, 5 Concept Art pictures, 34 Trophies to earn, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy....if you dare!
I recommend this game!
Unravel this creepy-crawly Match-3 adventure and unveil haunted castles that will leave your spine tingling!
Overall rating
5
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5
278 of 310 found this review helpful
I THINK I LIKE THIS SERIES MORE THAN THE CRADLE SERIES
PostedOctober 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromScarey Good Fun
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
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5
Jewel Match games are quickly becoming my favorite Match 3 games, and this one is perfect for halloween. The graphics are stunning in all of the Jewel match games, and there's so much to do that it's extremely entertaining. You can play on a Timed Mode, a Limited Moves Mode or a Relaxed Mode. Each level has several "rooms" to complete, when one room is cleared, you click on the arrows to visit the next room. Most levels contain a Crypt Room where you can continue to play in a special room with your time remaining to earn stars or coins. The coins and amulets you earn are used to build your castle which can be set at anytime for your wallpaper. Stars are used to purchase extra's for your castle such as ravens to set the mood.
Matches of 4 will earn you a Rainbow tile that can be matched with any tiles, matches of 5 tiles or more awards you with a Fishbone that clears rows, columns or diagonal lines. The object is to clear all gold cells by making matches over the gold cells. Some items require you to make matches under the items such as keys or amulets until they fall off the board. Coins that appear can be clicked on but they will disappear eventually, and bags of coins must be dropped off the board. Mana bottles are used to cast different spells, small mana bottles can be clicked on but large bottles must be dropped off.
Some tiles are blocked with crates, chains, double chains, ice cubes, or dark fog, requiring matches next to them or of the same type of tile contained within. There are Safe Tiles that require a specific number of matches to break as displayed inside. You earn a new life every 50,000 points and are given the option to use one of your lives for extra time shortly before the timer runs out. This is a fantastic Match 3 game, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Experience a new installment of colorful mosaic puzzles in Fantasy Mosaics 11: Fleeing Dinosaurs!
Overall rating
5
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5
60 of 73 found this review helpful
A Safer Home
PostedOctober 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromI'm glad Mr. Penguin didn't accept Mr. T Rex's invite to dinner!
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
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5
I tried to tell Mr. Penguin last time, dinosaurs weren't friendly, to stay away! Looks like he finally found a place free from dinosaurs, let's keep our fingers crossed. As with all Fantasy Mosaics puzzles, every step you take in the game will help the penguin explore this new world, and help him flee from the land of the dinosaur.
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 bellflowers or a centaur.
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!
Halloween themed patchwork puzzle fun awaits in Halloween Patchworks: Trick or Treat!
Overall rating
5
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5
53 of 53 found this review helpful
NO TRICKS ALL TREATS!
PostedOctober 27, 2015
pennmom36
fromEverybody must still be playing Ravenhearst lol
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
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5
Fantastic mosaics! This game is nerve wracking, but totally worth it. Don't worry, you can opt for the Relaxed no pressure mode if you just want to chillax and enjoy some very good mosaics, it even has an option for all you artistic leftys! There are 6 different categories, World 1, Werewolf, Wise Witch, Pharaoh Mummy, Good Spirit and Vampire King, and each category has 20 different levels. They have made the mosaic pictures out of 6 different materials such as wood, cloth or paper which gives each picture a unique look.
To earn 3 Keys, you must complete the mosaic, complete the mosaic with no mistakes and complete the mosaic within a specific time allotment (in timed mode) Finishing the mosaic within the allotted time frame is a lot harder than you'd think, you really have to keep a steady pace, AND worry about placing a piece incorrectly. You can however, replay any mosaic as often as you'd like, but each time you replay the level the pieces to place are different, same puzzle just different pieces. The coins you earn can be used to add 30 seconds to the timer, buy extra points, and you can pay to unlock categories that you may not have earned enough keys to unlock. The Halloween themed pictures are beautiful, pumpkins, witches, cats, bats and even Frankenstein himself makes an appearance, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
5
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5
545 of 685 found this review helpful
THE HOUSE THAT LOVE BUILT
PostedOctober 27, 2015
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
After your Escape from Ravenhearst Manor, you thought the nightmare was over, think again detective! The house that love built may have burned to the ground, but evil always finds a way to Return. It all began with a sick and twisted man, Charles Ravenhearst whose parenting skills were just as bizarre and apples don't fall far from the tree allowing his son Victor to emerge where his father left off. Looks like Ravenhearst is back with a vengeance and someone is rebuilding the edifice, The Ravenhearst Museum will soon open for business, has Charles risen from the grave, is Victor behind this? The Key to this mystery might be right in front of you, good luck, you're going to need it!
It wouldn't surprise me if the site crashes today with all us Mystery Case Files diehard fans clicking on the "buy" icon sight unseen (hey,it's Ravenhearst, don't judge lol) This is a must have game folks, even better than Madame Fate, rest assured! Just in time for Halloween and definitely an unexpected treat. There are 34 very well hidden Raven Dark Omens to search for, Plus Sign inventory items and plenty of Achievements to earn There are 16 Morphing Objects within the HOP's which was a wee bit disappointing for me because MCF always has very well done morphs throughout the game which is one of the reasons I love this series.
The Hidden Object Scenes are very entertaining, some of which aren't that easy to complete. There are interactive list finds and even progressive interactive silhouettes where you find items and use the items in the scene to expose the next item that matches the silhouetted shapes. Each HOP has some type of puzzle to solve and even have zoom zone puzzles with combo pictures to search for associations. Most of the HOP's have a Morphing Object as indicated by a morphing icon.
The Mini Games are always fantastic, and known for the ultimate puzzle boxes which have several puzzles within that you need to tinker with to solve. Other puzzles include Connecting water pipes with specific shaped connectors, Lining up horizontal and vertical crosshairs, and another MCF favorite, a board filled with dominos that requires you to click on the dominoes that match the ones displayed surrounding the board.
This Collector's Edition has 14 Achievements, a Souvenir Room, 34 Dark Omens, 16 Morphing Objects, 11 Music Soundtracks, 16 replayable HOP's, 23 replayable Puzzles, 13 Movies, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, Behind the Scenes pictures, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy.....if you dare.
I recommend this game!
Travel back to the 18th century and uncover the secrets of bygone days with Golden Trails 2: The Lost Legacy!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Golden Trails 2: The Lost Legacy CE
PostedOctober 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromThe music that builds up to the bandits showing up is incredible.
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
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5
This is one of my favorite games, there are 3 currently available, and I own all of them. It's just one of the most entertaining Hidden Object games out there. This episode takes place in England when Captain Charley Morgan arrests your grandfather, Baron Edward Moore, AKA Billy the Kid. Captain Morgan tells you he will release your father if you can find his shipping logs, but for some reason grandfather is being closed lipped about everything. Could your grandfather really be Billy the Kid?
You choose different locations to search for some very well concealed or blended items, some of those items will go into your inventory list to be used at some point in the game. Items outlined in blue require the use of an inventory item, and you may have to visit another location to find that inventory item. Items outlined in yellow usually just require a click to expose the item inside, and items that sparkle usually have a really fun mini game to solve to proceed such as aligning books on bookshelves according to clues shown, selecting the correctly shaped skeleton keys or put together torn fragments in a jigsaw type puzzle.
Bandits will pop up throughout the game and your cursor will turn into a gun so you can shoot the bandits for extra hints! There are several Achievements or Trophies to earn which unlock features like the Shooting Gallery where you get to shoot all kinds of bandits. Each scene contains a Lost item that will glint when your cursor hovers over the correct item, and each scene contains several hidden Lucky Clovers (150 total) if you find all 150, a secret mission is unlocked. This game is really fun you should check it out, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Undertake the challenge of becoming a Goddess and earn your place among the Gods in this challenging Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Goddess Chronicles
PostedOctober 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhat happens if I fail?
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
3
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5
Adonia is a divine being who lives in the realm of Olympia as a demigod. Now that she has come of age, Zeus and Hades have offered her one chance to take the Trials of Ascension to become a full deity. As Adonia progresses, she acquires new powers which are sometimes used to help her locate items within the Hidden Object Scenes which are in the form of fragments that will combine to complete and object that takes her to the next test. The graphics are hand drawn and a bit too cartoonish for my taste. There are Mini Games available as well, nothing new or complex such as a Matching game of identical pairs or "Blocks". Many items were difficult to pick up, I had to click all around the items several times to acquire them.
I don't recommend this game.
In Hospital Manager, it's up to you to make your hospital the best around.
Overall rating
3
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5
69 of 77 found this review helpful
SOMEBODY CALL A DOCTOR
PostedOctober 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromIs the nurse fresh outta woodstock?
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
3
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5
This is a supposed to be a strategy based game, but nothing I came across during the demo required me to "think" about my next move. In a nutshell, you take care of patients in two steps, first diagnosing them and then treating them. Once you diagnosis the patient, they can be sent to the treatment phase. If the patient is treated he will be cured and your reputation will increase. If the patient leaves for any reason, your reputation will decrease.
The first step is to build a diagnostic room in an available section of the hospital, there are several types, such as psychiatry or a general physician. The second step is to hire a doctor, which have stats as to their Stamina (how many patients they can handle) Speed (how fast they can manage patients) and Prestige (how much they charge) any of the doctors can be trained at any time to boost their stats. Once the doctor diagnosis the patient, they will automatically be sent to the treatment room corresponding to their illness, the rarer the diagnosis, the lower the odds are for succeeding.
The Time Management aspect comes into play as you try to keep the patients in a good mood. You can purchase items in the Shop such as Benches to make waiting patients more comfortable, Plants and Decorations to put patients in a better mood, or Vending Machines to keep them from being hungry. The bottom line is to keep the patients happy at all costs because you need them to be cured.
As for the game itself, it's glitchy, it's too automated, and not all that fun. It's not a horrible game, it's just a take it or leave it kind of game.
I don't recommend this game.
Prepare for Halloween with Holiday Jigsaw Halloween 3. Enjoy 500 excellent puzzles with festive Halloween themes.
Overall rating
4
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5
56 of 59 found this review helpful
The Puzzles Aren't Interesting Enough
PostedOctober 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromEver do a puzzle that has a different picture on both sides?
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
I love jigsaw puzzles so much that my family bought me the world's largest jigsaw puzzle for Christmas which has 24,000 pieces. I usually love computer generated jigsaw puzzles as well, but the pictures available here just aren't that appealing to me personally.
There are 100 puzzles available in each of the 5 categories, Costumes, Treats, Decorations, Family and Autumn. Any puzzle can be modified with the amount of pieces you want, the style of cut and whether or not you want the pieces to rotate. You can choose four different colored backgrounds, pink, blue, green and white, as well as choose your resolution.
There are several tools available, you can choose to ghost the image of the puzzle on the background, or have a real picture shown in three different sizes. There is a Magnifying glass and a Hint icon, you can use the Border only option or the Sort option, and you can store extra pieces in the box until you have more room. I just wish the pictures were more diversified, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
You’re called in to photograph a wedding, but what you really expose is murder.
Overall rating
4
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5
51 of 55 found this review helpful
Martha Knows!
PostedOctober 25, 2015
pennmom36
fromThe shortest demo I've ever played
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
The Whittle's are one dysfunctional family, mother Anna passed away last year, father Jasper became an alcoholic, and eldest daughter Martha feels unloved. On the bright side, little sister Carol has just been married to a wonderful man, Frank Gelson. Carol has asked you to shoot one last photo of her and Martha before she changes out of her wedding dress. The storm outside is relentless but the storm inside the Whittle Estate seems to be even more tempestuous! Family secrets never stay secret for long, even poor old dad, Jasper thinks his daughter knows the truth, and this truth is as ugly as it get's!
Because you are a photographer, you are equipped with a camera that will be used to shoot pictures whenever there's a star like symbol (the camera will glow) and the pictures slowly reveal the terrifying history that took place inside the Hollow Oak Estate. I found this feature to be really intriguing, especially once I started taking the pics that began to piece together a storyline I needed to know more about. Some of the inventory items have plus signs that indicate some type of interaction needs to be performed before the item can be used. The Collector's Edition has the addition of Achievements to earn and my favorite feature, Haunted or Beyond Morphing Objects are available in every scene, AND there's no cursor change to say "here I am" which makes it so much better!
The Hidden Object Puzzles vary, but none are really unique, I will say however, for the first time in a long time, there was an item I had difficulty spotting on the very first listed item HOP (the baby carriage) There are Silhouetted Shape finds, and a couple of them required you to find the item in the green text of a sentence one of which was through a tiny keyhole.
The Mini Games seemed a little on the simplistic side, I was able to finish all of them on the first attempt within a few seconds, but I've played a lot of games and I've gotten familiar with most of them. Below are brief descriptions of some of the puzzles you will encounter:
1) Move the colored tokens into the slots that match their symbols using a silver slider device to pick up the token of choice and slide Right or Left to the desired location.
2) Sort through a box of decorations to make matches of related items, the items on top must be matched first.
3) Using codes shown on an ornate box (A+H=3 for example) determine the correct number combination then enter those numbers on the available tumblers.
The Collector's Edition has 25 Concept Art Pictures, 11 Soundtracks, 8 replayable HOP's (that's not very many BF) 10 replayable Mini Games or Puzzles (again not very many BF) 4 Wallpapers, 16 Hidden Photographs, an Attic Room where the photos are kept which allows you to complete portraits revealing the atrocities that took place within the Estate, 30 Haunted Morphing Objects, and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!