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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4713
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 8, 2025
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An old nemesis returns but only as a forbearer of something even more malevolent in the epic Weather Lord: Following the Princess!
Overall rating
4
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5
74 of 87 found this review helpful
The Graphics Could Be Better
PostedOctober 31, 2015
pennmom36
fromHAPPY HALLOWEEN <| : o
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
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
After the warlock Victor defeated his Uncle and became ruler, Victor grew bored. Naturally, Victor jumped at the chance to travel to the Fairyland kingdom of Lorraine to save Princess Olivia who has been imprisoned in her own tower!
I love the "weather" feature that Weather Lord Time Management games offer allowing you to click and drag Clouds to water the crops, the Sun to dry up swamps and deter ghosts, and the Wind to swoosh away the cobwebs. There are two modes of difficulty available, Casual which is untimed and Expert which is timed, and you can earn Gold, Silver or Bronze status for each level, which can be replayed as often as you want to try for a faster score.
Just like most TM games, you will clear paths of debris, fix damaged roads, bridges and buildings, collect gold, harvest crops, cut trees for lumber and build various buildings such as Sawmills, Houses, Mines, Grain Mills, Forges and even Jewelry Shops to produce resources. Some of the levels contain treasure chests that contain collectible Artifacts, Axes, Shovels, Rakes, and Staffs, and there are several Awards or Achievements to earn. Each level also gives you an icon Bonus such as an Extra Worker, Faster Workers or More Resources, which only last briefly, but can be used again once the meter refills.
This Collector's Edition has 9 Music Soundtracks, 6 Wallpapers, Awards, Artifacts, a built in Strategy Guide and Bonus levels available. Compared to Tuesdays game, Incredible Dracula......well there is no comparison, it's a really good game just not as top notch as Dracula, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A visitor arrives through Prof. Bennett's portal, seeking help.
Overall rating
4
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5
60 of 72 found this review helpful
I'M STILL A FAN
PostedOctober 30, 2015
pennmom36
fromHarmonium isn't very harmonious!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
What was once whole, now is split in half, balance has been disrupted with mankind's discovery of Harmonium. You cannot have light without the dark, there cannot be good if there isn't evil, you cannot destroy until you create! Dr. Bennett has made a major breakthrough with her otherworldly portal, and someone has just arrived on her doorstep! Kraixx might look like you and I but he's definitely from another world, a world being consumed by the dark energy of Harmonium. If balance isn't restored in his world, our world will surely perish!
Fortunately, Kraixx has equipped you with a Gauntlet capable of collecting both dark and light Harmonium energy, breaking barriers and discharging it's energy as needed. The Collector's Edition has the addition of 43 Hidden Collectible Owls or Freyy's Apprentice, there is no cursor change to help you out, but they seem to all be pink which seems a bit odd. The Collector's Edition also has several Achievements to earn, and many of the inventory items have plus signs indicating some type of interaction is necessary before using the item. (available in both editions)
The Hidden Object Scenes are typical for this series, and many of the scenes have slight movement in the scene or entirely different locations as the camera pans to a different area. Most of the Hidden Object Puzzles are silhouetted shape finds, or multiple finds, but there's also an extremely interactive and progressive scene where you fidget with all kinds of gadgets, and another where you are tasked with finding symbols or glyphs written on the walls on 3 sections, which was somewhat challenging and a nice change of pace. You can opt for an alternate Bubble Shoot game if you're not into HOP's.
The Mini Games are fantastic! Every time you use the Gauntlet you will play a small mini game of either matching the identical symbols or drag ropes across every star point. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you will encounter:
1) Assemble the CCPP logo by dragging different tetris shapes into the individual letters.
2) Swapping or Rotating molecules until they are in the correct outlined shape slots.
3) Use arrows to adjust the frequency of radio soundwaves.
4) A series of mini games within one puzzle (super fun) the first step is to swap tokens to the correct slot, then use arrows to move color coded balls to their matching slots, followed by choosing several shapes that will recreate the image shown, and swapping the blue and purple tokens to the right and left.
5) Match identical owls until only one remains.
6) Slide different color coded suns to their matching slots on a star shaped track.
2) Swapping or Rotating molecules until they are in the correct outlined shape slots.
3) Use arrows to adjust the frequency of radio soundwaves.
4) A series of mini games within one puzzle (super fun) the first step is to swap tokens to the correct slot, then use arrows to move color coded balls to their matching slots, followed by choosing several shapes that will recreate the image shown, and swapping the blue and purple tokens to the right and left.
5) Match identical owls until only one remains.
6) Slide different color coded suns to their matching slots on a star shaped track.
The Collector's Edition has 12 Achievements, 18 replayable Puzzles, 15 replayable HOP's, replayable Bubble Shoot Games, 13 Videos, a Souvenir Room, 43 Collectible Owls, 5 Music Tracks, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enjoy a new Mahjong game with a Halloween atmosphere! Get ready to fight the might sorceress at her favorite game.
Overall rating
5
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5
39 of 43 found this review helpful
GOOD DEGREE OF CHALLENGE
PostedOctober 30, 2015
pennmom36
fromDress the twins up as matching mahjong tiles for Halloween
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
One of the reasons Mahjong is my least favorite genre is because there's usually no challenge involved, it's just a matching game that quickly becomes boring. Not so with this game, because in order to achieve the goal of earning three keys for each level, you pretty much have to match all gold tiles with gold tiles. Each level has three requirements: Remove all Gold tiles, Remove all Gold tiles within a specific number of moves, and earn a specific amount of points. If you match gold tiles with regular tiles, you most likely won't earn enough points unless you are wicked fast and build up the point index by removing tiles quickly. There are three different tiles to choose from, one of which is a Halloween themed tile. This game should be worth the money if you like Mahjong, becauses there are 6 Rooms and each room has 20 levels. You can replay the levels as often as you'd like to try to improve your score, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Golden Trails: The New Western Rush
Saddle up for fun and become a sheriff in Golden Trails: The New Western Rush. Find the culprits behind a bank robbery!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Golden Trails: The New Western Rush
PostedOctober 29, 2015
pennmom36
fromThere's a new sheriff in town!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
This is the first game in the Golden Trails series, it's a little less polished than the next two, the graphics aren't nearly as good, but keep in mind how old this game is. Even though it's an older game, it's still an excellent game and should not be overlooked. The New Western Rush takes place in Sunnyvale, close to Dallas where Sheriff Jack has been sent for some R & R. He doesn't have any time for rest however, because the Sunnyvale Bank has been robbed and Sheriff Jack didn't want to go on vacation in the first place!
Each location has several pictured items to find, and believe me, they are very well blended into the scenery, it's no cake walk. Some items you find will be placed in you inventory list for use in that scene or perhaps another. Items outlined in yellow when your cursor hovers over an item contain a hidden item, items with a blue outline require the use of an inventory item. There are lost items that will sparkle when the cursor hovers over the item, and each scene contains very well hidden Sheriff's Badges that will unlock a secret mission once you find 150 of them.
My favorite feature in this series is the Gangsters that pop up in random places, if you shoot them, you get an extra hint for each one. There are Mini Games available between sets where you replace items into a scene or a shooting gallery game. You can also play any shooting gallery freestyle where you try to shoot as many gangsters as possible and beat the high scores.
This game has a Comprehensive Guide, Wallpapers, the Making of, Original Soundtracks, a Shooting Gallery, 150 Collectible Sheriff Badges and a Bonus Challenge, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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!
Golden Trails 2: The Lost Legacy Collector's Edition
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
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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!