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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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Story driven rpg-adventure where guns and magic act together! Explore strange worlds, defeat monsters and complete quests.
Overall rating
4
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5
36 of 38 found this review helpful
Interesting But Complicated Battle Match 3
PostedJuly 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromHa! You're sister fights aliens!
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
John is a detective who discovers that his sister's house has been broken into and his sister has been missing for 6 days. He's even more surprised to learn that his sister works for an "Order" that hunts down aliens who want to invade our planet for it's resources. Because of his skills, the Order makes him a member and assigns him to the exact case his sister Alex was investigating when she and her fellow officers went missing.
You will fight enemies you come across, in a Match 3 game on a honeycomb style grid. There are Mana tokens of different colors, Energy tokens, Silver tokens and Skulls. The skulls with larger roman numerals deliver more powerful blows to the enemy. Like other battle matches, energy tokens revive your health, as you take turns playing the match 3 game with your enemy. Matches of 5 or more will give you a bonus turn. The Mana tokens recharge the weapons and amulets you earn when you win a battle, such as a pistol that harms your opponent's health, the Ring of Durability or a Bullet Proof Vest which protects you from the enemy's blows when activated. All weapons and Magic Spells can be upgraded to provide a little more protection each time.
Quest's are given that you accept, and there are caves to explore and other various locations that will net you some type of reward such as gold, silver and crystals. Items that you win can be kept in your backpack, but you have to buy storage slot's to keep them in first, or you can choose to sell them if you don't want or need them. You can visit the ZEN icon at any time to collect extra silver, mana or healing strength which is a really relaxing game where tokens fall from the top, as they reach the section near the bottom, you must click on the matching buttons of the tokens that are in that section, and of course they fall a little faster as you progress.
I will admit, there is a lot of information to figure out, and the tutorial isn't that great, so you are kind of thrown to the wolves. It is doable however, and eventually you figure out what you are supposed to do, when and why. There are Stats on each enemy, which is helpful so you know ahead of time what it takes to defeat him. There is also a Help section on the home screen that covers some of the basic features, so get your battle gear on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Aiden save the Magic Kingdom and his friend from a dark sorcerer that has enslaved a magical realm.
Overall rating
3
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5
32 of 38 found this review helpful
Parallel Universes
PostedJuly 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhy does the goblin look so evil once I save him?
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
Our world isn't the only world in the universe, there is a multitude of parallel worlds. In each of these world's, we have a double, if a double dies in one world, the other will die in the parallel world! An evil mage, Ashton Thome, is trying desperately to kill Alison in this world, in order to kill Queen Alison in the parallel world. The only one who can save both Alison's, is her childhood friend, Aiden. The Queen has strategically placed an Amulet of the 7 Worlds, into Alison's diary so that Aiden can use the amulet to open portals into parallel universes.
Eventually you will acquire a goblin helper to assist you in places you alone cannot tackle. There aren't any other extra's other than a Map that can be used for quick traveling from place to place. (at least not in the demo) The graphics aren't bad, but at times the game moves a bit slow between scenes. I did like the fact that some of the tasks aren't logical and make you think about what inventory item would work for each situation.
The Hidden Object Scenes are progressive, interactive, silhouetted shape finds where you find an item that matches the silhouetted shape, and then use that item within the scene to expose the next helpful item. Again, some of the interactions aren't obvious at first.
The Mini Games are pretty simple, but not bad, and not new. The first one has you pose two fairies to match the sketched example, the next involves placing the correct clock part on clocks one at a time. Each clock opens up to expose a cache with the next clock part until all clocks have been completed. There was a mini game where you use up, down, right and left arrows to nudge colored bricks into the center in the correct color coded sequence. The final mini game in the demo is finding the correct color combination and applying that code to lights by clicking the lights one at a time until the bulb changes to the correct color. In my opinion this is just a take it or leave it game, the demo didn't convince me enough to purchase this game.
Richard Stone finds traces of an unknown civilization when investigating disappearance of the chief engineer. The find will lead Richard to the most amazing adventure of his life.
Overall rating
3
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5
44 of 48 found this review helpful
Man Made Accident Or A Force Of Nature?
PostedJuly 27, 2015
pennmom36
fromIf I couldn't get to the cart platform because it was too high, how did I get the rope ladder up there?
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
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Thomas Winsley has asked his good friend Richard to investigate the collapse of a railroad mining accident in the mountains. At first glance, it seems that the company responsible for the mining incident may have been given mistaken information from the chief engineer who later admits there was seismic activity within the mountain. This information however, may have been falsified, and the investigation gets further complicated when a woman from a local tribe is attacked and nearly dies. Is this a mining accident, a force of nature, powerful and provoked gods, or just a case of greed?
I was on the fence with this game, it has an interesting story, but less than desirable cinematics, somewhat flawed features, and no voiceovers. The voiceover part I can deal with, but whenever a character is speaking, the dialog writing switches from a normal sized font, to an extremely small font, and it moves at it's own pace, you cannot speed it up or skip through it. It can become monotonous after a while because you continuously go back and forth finding one item in one scene, and then returning to the previous scene to use that item only to discover a new item for the last scene you were in. Your "helper" is a cane, and I thought it was kinda funny that you use the cane to move heavy boulders out of the way, but not to reach something hung up in the treetop. Several of the items are complex items as indicated by a plus sign, that requires some type of interaction before using.
There are no Hidden Object Scenes, but the game technically qualifies for this category because you have to find inventory objects hidden in each scene. There are a lot of Mini Games and they are entertaining, but they are pretty easy to master. The first puzzle to solve requires you to open a safe once you find the code, using one dial that moves 5 digits at a time and the other dial moves 3 digits at a time in the opposite direction. The next puzzle is a lockpick game which basically requires you to click on 5 pegs in the correct order by trial and error. The best one was probably the fuse game where you use up and down arrows to guide a grabber into position to grab two color coded fuses at a time, and you place them into the matching slots. There really aren't any extras available in this game, it's a decent game, but nothing to write home about, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
Overall rating
5
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5
235 of 273 found this review helpful
"WE ARE THE HUNGER, WE ARE COMING!" Sci-fi + Morphs....It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!
PostedJuly 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhy didn't I get the antibiotics for Nix, that cut's gonna get infected
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
While everyone in the town of Arrowhead is busy doing their thing, Carl and Diana are tracking an amazingly fast meteor that's ripping through the atmosphere........or so they thought! This isn't a meteor, it's a spacecraft! The Roswell Incident is nothing compared to this crash, fortunately, this farmer won't have debris scattered for miles, because this spacecraft, I mean weather balloon, is completely intact! Planet Earth is in trouble, the Hunger is coming, and they are....well, they're hungry!
This game was an immediate purchase for this sci-fi geek, the graphics are incredible, and the thing I love the most is how authentic the graphics are. From the rust plagued tractors to the sleek futuristic spacecraft, the artists paid immense attention to every detail. (notice how even the inventory bar transforms to reflect the difference from one planet to the other) The characters are real people, the locations are believable, and the game flows flawlessly. This game has everything you could possibly want, Plus Sign Complex inventory items, (requiring some type of otherworldly interaction) Interstellar Achievements (Out of this world), Star Memories (intergalactic gifts) Morphing Objects (within the HOP's) and 44 hidden collectible Rocket Symbols to find (if you're not too busy saving the planet)
The Hidden Object Puzzles vary from the standard interactive list finds (again, the devs have done a great job keeping the items authentic and appropriate for each location) as well as finding matching and complex Symbols. There are even several smaller HOP's within zoomed in locations, finding items from pictures shown, or multiples of items that match the silhouetted shapes. Morphing Object Fans UNITE! My favorite feature of all time, Morphing Objects are available in the HOP's whenever you see the icon that replaces the Rocket Symbol icon, and they are very cleverly done, I will admit that it took me quite a while to find the Morph in the matching symbol HOP...and I loved it!
The Mini Games, fantastic! Right from the get go, you get to drive a motorcycle at a neck breaking pace around sharp curves in the darkness! There are normal, fairly easy puzzles, repeating the sequence of symbols, and finding nodes that connect in length between batteries on the left and right sides. My favorite Mini Game was trying to sneak by the military guards, in three different locations which increased in difficulty each time, adding more guards and more guard dogs. You have to choose the most logical path out of three different patterns, AND you have to pay attention to the timing as well.
This Collector's Edition has the Town of Arrowhead Party (Jigsaw) 15 different Achievements, Soundtracks, 44 Collectible Rocket Symbols (which will unlock the Rocket Hunt) Characters information, 12 Wallpapers, 21 Hidden Object Puzzles, Morphing Objects, replayable Mini Games, "Making Of" Videos, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, so get your sci-fi game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
There’s a secret in Queen Elizabeth’s court, and you must uncover it.
Overall rating
4
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5
83 of 98 found this review helpful
A Son For A Daughter!
PostedJuly 24, 2015
pennmom36
fromTechnically, he's not the Queen's son, so it doesn't count.
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
Brenda Gale will certainly need her psychology skills as she takes us back in time to Queen Elizabeth the First's court! When the Earl of Oxford passes away unexpectedly, the Queen becomes the ward of the Earl's bright young son, Edward de Vere. The Queen asks her Maid of Honor, Willa de Shakeston, to tutor young Edward, but a revengeful spirit has other plans for Edward. In the blink of an eye, someone otherworldly whisks the boy away without a trace. It's up to Willa to seek the truth behind the revenge, and save young Edward, before it's too late, but the Queen might not want the truth to resurface from her past!
The best part of this entire game, is the delightful antics and quick wit of Francis Drake, Willa's childhood friend, now our accomplice! Francis found himself face to face with the Queen, for all the wrong reasons because of his questionable ethics. Willa persuades the Queen to allow Francis to accompany her on her quest to find Edward. The Queen is skeptical, but grants her wishes stipulating that he must do anything Willa requires. Fortunately, "Frannie" get's to do all the dirty work as your go to guy. When a task requires his skilled services, all you have to do is hand him the tools of the trade from your inventory bar, which is shown as a silhouetted shape above his handsome icon. Francis is so much better than the usual furry friend we get stuck with as a helper, and his character has quite a personality.
I favor the Collector's Edition which has Morphing Objects that up the ante on the number of hints you receive as well as a barrage of Achievements to earn. There are Collectible Words and Phrases in each scene that will form beautiful Poetry when all the phrases and words have been found for each of the four categories. Both Editions have Complex or Plus Sign Inventory items that require some type of interaction before using them such as fixing or combining that item with another inventory item, some of them have a puzzle to solve such as deciphering an encrypted letter from the Queen using a coded card on several symbols so the color coded holes match the correct symbols of red=fire, blue=air and green=earth.
The Hidden Object Scenes are plentiful, challenging and very entertaining. Some scenes use the entire room as a HOP, some of which are your typical HOP in a small zoomed in area. There are Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape shown and then use that item within the scene logically (key into lock) to expose the next item, some are Silhouette Shape finds in Multiples such as 3 items of the same shape. There are HOP's where you find objects within a sketch that match keywords given in several phrases. I liked the HOP's requiring you to move several objects, matching logical items underneath them, such as ink and feather quill. The Mini Games aren't really new, but not bad, such as, choosing the correct Shields and Axes to match the Coat of Arms and Knights, using lion head levers to find the desired statues. There are pages in books scenes, and statues that have items in the wrong place that need placed correctly, Coded books that need placed correctly, and a few games that require you to choose three symbols or images that will match the center token when all three are combined. Nothing even remotely difficult, and in my opinion, they are all entertaining.
The Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpaper settings, 9 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Tracks, 26 Pictures of the VG Team, Morphing Hints, Collectible Poetry Words and Phrases, Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, so get your game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Jesse is back at Flux mansion after thwarting the efforts of her nemesis, Veronica, but this time 30 years in the past!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole SE
PostedJuly 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromI'm late, I'm late....actually I'm 30 years early!
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
In the First episode of Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect, we followed Jesse in her quest to find her real family. She was contacted by a mysterious woman named Veronica Flux, who explained that she might be a long lost Flux family member. When she arrives at the Flux Mansion, she is given several tasks to complete that would prove whether or not she is indeed a Flux, and she passes with flying colors! Veronica explains that her family has the ability to travel through time, and "fix" history that has already happened in our past. She asks for Jesse's help fixing the latest history mishap caused by an unexpected Ripple Effect, but finds herself trapped in the past because Veronica had betrayed her! She learned of a device that would thwart her family's betrayal and return her to the Flux Mansion, however, the device returned her 30 years in the past! Together with the help of her own self 30 years younger, she must seek the help of her grandfather, to find him means she must first find the Rabbit Hole!
This is an unusual style of Hidden Objects, you must search each room of the mansion for fragments of an object, and then replace that completed object where it belongs, somewhere in the mansion. The objects shown in the inventory tray can be found in your current location, if the object is dimmed, you will need to search in another location to find it. Once the object is placed, you will get to solve a puzzle such as lining up symbols on rings (clicking on one ring might affect other rings) There are normal HOP's with listed items, words in blue mean the object is hidden. You can use the magnifying glass to zoom into specific areas of the scene and this feature is available for all aspects of the game not just the HOP's. There are 10 hidden Flux Badges which will give you bio's on each Flux family member, and there are 10 hidden History Badges which give you bios on famous people such as President Lincoln.
The Collector's Edition has Concept Art sketches, Desktop Patterns, Screensavers, MP3 Music Tracks, High Scores, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A carnival is no laughing matter when a murderer strikes.
Overall rating
5
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5
206 of 266 found this review helpful
I Recon We Have Ourselves Some Carney Murder Cases To Solve!
PostedJuly 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis is Unit 307, I'm on it!
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
The only thing better than solving a new Dead Reckoning whodunit game, is a Dead Reckoning whodunit game at the carnival! At first it looks like we have a single murder to solve at the local carnival, but the bodies soon begin to pile up, which can only mean one thing, someone wants revenge on the carneys!
We have a new partner to help us solve these crimes, however he doesn't seem all that helpful in my opinion. He seems to find clues here and there but then suggests that I do all the investigating whilst he stands guard, lol. Once again we are equipped with a simple but effective Forensics Kit to examine the victims, and draw a conclusion. All the evidence and deductions you make are stored on the Evidence Board, which can be accessed anytime. Several of the inventory items you find have plus signs indicating some type of interaction must be performed before the item can be used such as combining it with another inventory item or solving a quick puzzle. There are Achievements to earn and 39 hidden Justice Scales to collect to receive a special achievement.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, some are progressive interactive finds that match the sketches, some are silhouetted shape finds and the standard interactive list finds. All are centered around carnival themed items and very entertaining, but you can also opt for the Bubble Shoot game instead. The Mini Games aren't really new, but enjoyable, such as turning three rings to align pathways from an animal token in the middle to the matching token on the outside, and this process is repeated until all 4 animal tokens have been completed one at a time.
This Collector's Edition has 9 Puzzles, 15 HOP's, 39 Hidden Justice Scales, 7 Movies, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, Souvenirs, 12 Achievements, 6 Music Soundtracks, Bubble Shooter games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Compete in dog shows, and word of your skill will take you to the biggest competitions around! Can you master Puppy Stylin`?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Puppy Stylin'
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromIf only it was this easy!!
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 stumbled across this Time Management game by accident and since I have owned and operated a Grooming Salon for over 30 years, I just had to check it out. It's really a decent game, but the graphics have room for improvement. You decide to set out a shingle and open up a grooming business in your back yard, which eventually moves to a more professional location. You choose to portrait a male or female character and you choose which dog to adopt from an assortment of breeds from purebred to pure mixture (daddy was a champion fence climber) this is the dog you will be showing in the upcoming dog shows.
When the puppy clients arrive, they have a specific service in mind, and you simply click on the dog and drag them to that specific station such as, the bathtub, the styling station (choose the style the dog smiles at) and the blow drying station. when they are finished, you drag them to the register station where the owner will pick them up and pay you. You can make dog bones and serve them to the puppies to keep them happy if they become impatient and lose a heart. The faster you serve them, the happier the dog will be and the bigger the tip you receive. The money you earn can be used to upgrade your shop with more service stations or things to make the puppies happier. Some dogs have stars instead of hearts and the stars are used as hints at the dog shows.
Every few levels you get to show your adopted dog in the local shows. There are four categories you are judged on such as hairstyle, clothing, color and accessories. You can use the star coins you earned as hints that will highlight two of the four selections, you must make the final decision. This is a really cute and fun TM game for groomers and dog lovers, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Jesse is back at Flux mansion after thwarting the efforts of her nemesis, Veronica, but this time 30 years in the past!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole CE
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis situation will surely confuse Grandpa!
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
This is the second episode of the Flux Family Trilogy, and the only edition available in a Collector's Edition and optional HD setting. In the first episode, Jesse was contacted by Veronica Flux, suggesting she might be a Flux family member. Jesse jumps at the chance to find out information about her vague past, and eagerly arrives at the Flux Mansion. After passing a series of standard Flux tests, she is told that her family has the ability to time travel, and Jesse agrees to travel back in time to fix history that has been affected by the Ripple effect. Naturally she finds the missing objects for great artists such as, Da Vinci, and Shakespeare, but finds herself trapped in the past because Veronica had tricked her! She thought she found a way to return to the mansion, however, she returned to the mansion 30 years in the past! She actually receives help from an unlikely source, herself, as a young girl!
This is an unusual style of Hidden Objects, you must search each room of the mansion for fragments of an object, and then replace that completed object where it belongs, somewhere in the mansion. The objects shown in the inventory tray can be found in your current location, if the object is dimmed, you will need to search in another location to find it. Once the object is placed, you will get to solve a puzzle such as lining up symbols on rings (clicking on one ring might affect other rings) There are normal HOP's with listed items, words in blue mean the object is hidden. If you click on the object, you can see a silhouetted shape of that item for free. If you click on the hint icon, there is a one minute penalty and if you click on the character located on the bottom left, you will get goal hints with a 30 second penalty. You can use the magnifying glass to zoom into specific areas of the scene and this feature is available for all aspects of the game not just the HOP's. There are 10 hidden Flux Badges which will give you bio's on each Flux family member, and there are 10 hidden History Badges which give you bios on famous people such as President Lincoln.
This Collector's Edition has Concept Art sketches, Desktop Patterns, Screensavers, MP3 Music Tracks, High Scores, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Share in Emily's search for true happiness with Delicious: Emily's True Love, a wonderfully romantic chapter in the amazing series!
Overall rating
5
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5
109 of 122 found this review helpful
16 Years Too Late
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromUp next, Emily Graduates from High School
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
A very romantic letter arrives from Paris.....16 years late! Emily's romance ended abruptly when she went back home. She assumed it was because his parents didn't approve of him dating an American woman. Emily becomes so caught up in the letter and what might have been , that she fails to notice that Patrick really digs her! Well it's no surprise that Patrick wins the girl, lol, because we are playing this entire series backwards!
Emily's restaurant has been open for a year now, and Patrick owns the local flower shop that provides fresh flowers for Emily's customers to enjoy. This is a Time Management game available in a Beginner, Normal and Expert mode, if you finish a level quick enough you can earn expert level even if you aren't playing in Expert mode.
When the customers arrive, you simply wait for them to decide what they want to order (indicated by pictures above their heads) click on the items they want and then click on the customer to serve the order. When they arrive at the register, you click on the register to collect the money and then on the table to clean it. Most of the items require combining ingredients such as a muffin, lettuce, tomato, onion and an olive, but this combination can vary from customer to customer, some may not want tomato or onion, so you have to pay attention to the picture shown. You can get extra points for "catching" the mouse that pops up during business hours as well.
You can use the money you earn to buy extras in the Shop to keep customers happy and patient, which means a bigger tip in the long run. You can purchase items that help Emily serve customers faster too, a new kitchen, new tables etc. If customers begin to get angry you can send Francois over to their table to entertain them as a mime. Chalk this up to another Delicious Emily, enjoy!
I recommend this game!