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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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Dead Reckoning: The Crescent Case Collector's Edition
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
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
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!
Puppy Stylin`
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
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
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!
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole Collector's Edition
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
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 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!
Delicious: Emily's True Love
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
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
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!
Divine Academy
Discover a world full of Greek mythology! Be the ruler your people needs!
Overall rating
5
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5
78 of 97 found this review helpful
Become A God Of The Olympus
PostedJuly 21, 2015
pennmom36
fromHow many crystals does it take to become a God?
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 love the characters and the different personalities they have. However, the game itself has a lot going on, making it difficult to figure out what you are supposed to do at first, but eventually you get into the groove. The Divine Academy was founded by Zeus, Hades and Poseidon, who visit the academy from time to time with a quest or two for you to accept, as they nurture your young talent at the academy and bump you up the ladder to becoming a full fledged God. Athena is your no nonsense teacher, Hermes will help you with your finances as he helps you choose financially sound investments, Chloris is in charge of nature, and tries to teach you how to respect nature so you and your people can thrive. Athena has graced you with her very wise owl named Socrates who helps you figure out what's what in the game and what you are supposed to do and how you do it.
As characters give you quests (located on the left of the screen) you click to accept and are taken to the area that needs completed to fulfil that task. To make room for building sites, you clear grass, obstructions, and trees and open up chests you find that have hidden bonuses, magic and resources inside. You build houses, cottages, estates, huts, villas and manors for your people that in turn allows you to hire workers. The more houses you have, the more revenue you will earn, because you need to have a well rounded community, you will also need to build Schools, Gardens, Storage areas, Altars and Windmills. Just because you have a well rounded community that meets the needs of food, shelter, resources and education, doesn't mean the citizens are happy. Gifts from the Gods are necessary to keep your people happy, vases, benches, flowers and pillars will go a long way keeping the people happy.
Naturally you can use magic spells to help speed up progress, but this requires Mana. Mana drops fall from the sky to the ground, and you click on them to collect the drops. You can zoom in and out of the scene as well as drag the entire screen around using your mouse, which is helpful finding mana drops and checking on the revenue from buildings as your community begins to expand beyond the borders. Eventually you will have to be patient, because the blue crystals needed to level up, speed up and purchase needed items, are not readily available. Take Hermes financial advice, and get your Strategy game on, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Jewel Match 2: Reloaded
Return to a mesmerizing match-three wonderland with this remaster of Jewel Match 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
175 of 189 found this review helpful
Fantastic!
PostedJuly 21, 2015
pennmom36
fromYou might need sunglasses for this game
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 the most beautiful Match 3 games I've ever played. The gems are so crystal clear they literally sparkle. You can choose a Relaxed untimed mode, Time Limited mode, or Limited move mode which requires you to complete the level in a specific amount of moves. As you earn money playing the Match 3 game, you can build nine different castles, one section at a time, and use those completed pictures as wallpapers. As You progress you will unlock 20 different Mahjong Minigames that can be played anytime, which also earns some gold that can be used in the shop to purchase upgrades.
The goal for each level is to make matches on the yellow tiles and allow sections of amulets to drop off the board by making matches under them. Some tiles are blocked with chains, boxes etc. some of which contain bonuses. Random coins will appear on the board that can be collected with a single click before they disappear. Matches of 4 gems will give you a rainbow gem on the board that can be used to match with any color tile. matches of 5 tiles give you a Helix that will take out an entire row or column.
The Shop has several bonuses to purchase, Bombs to destroy a 3x3 area, Fireballs, Lightning, Chroma Frenzy which randomly converts 6 gems into multi colored gems, Chain destroyer to clear all chains, Launchers, Hammers, Mana Bottles to refill powers, Chests to hold more gems, and even extra Lives, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Claws & Feathers 2
Match birds across dozens of levels to reach a legendary artifact!
Overall rating
5
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5
89 of 98 found this review helpful
Gotta Love Those Colorful Birds...And Those Thieving Cats Too!
PostedJuly 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromSo that's what those birds are up to outside!
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 couldn't agree more with Biscuitmama, I too have been eagerly awaiting for another Claws & Feathers game to be released....oh happy day! When the first C&F was released, I purchased the game after 5 minutes of playing because this game is just like one of my all time favorites, DaVinci's Secret (only with balls not birds) I never grow tired of playing this game, you have to give it a try, it's totally worth it.
The basic goal of this game is to match at least three of the same colored birds to remove them from the board. Sounds easy, and it is, but of course this gets more difficult as you progress. Those cats are devious, and they must be removed from the board by making matches of at least two of the same colored birds (depending on the size and type of cat) next to the cat. The cats are thieves, and they often are hiding color coded keys to the treasure chests you must open, or they hide bombs and fireworks from you to try to deter you from using it against them!
Some levels have directional arrows that will only allow you to drag the birds in one direction, and the mischievous cats often kidnap birds and chain them up which requires you to make the first match to unchain the bird and the second time frees him. If this game still sounds easy, then maybe I forgot to tell you that every time you move a bird but aren't able to make a match, several new birds will hatch from the eggs that are also on the board! Sometimes the eggs are beneficial when you run out of the color of bird you need that are still blocking the keys, chests and artifacts on the board. You can place a bird of any color on top of an egg to get rid of it as well.
You need to read each level's goals because you might find all the keys and open all the chests, but still lose because the goal might be to unchain all chained birds, clear out 85% of the board or free less than 6 blue birds, as well as open all the chests or assemble the artifacts. You can replay the level as often as you want until you meet all of the goals. This game is addictive, so pull up a comfy computer chair, you're going to be playing for a while, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Forgotten Kingdoms: The Ruby Ring
Only the wearer of the ruby ring can claim the crown as king.
Overall rating
4
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5
89 of 104 found this review helpful
Imposter!
PostedJuly 19, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhat is the Queen's ring made of? Or is it NOT made of? What a dreadful mistake!
Skill Level:Expert
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
It is Prince Tristan's 18 birthday and his caretaker Naya, gives him the ruby ring that has been worn by every King of the Minah Kingdom, including his father. When Tristan was just a baby, the Shadows attacked his mother and father, and they haven't been seen since that dreadful day. Naya had no choice but to take Tristan to safety until he was old enough to claim his rightful position on the throne, and that day has come. The entire Kingdom has been consumed by ominous dark crystals, and the Ruby Ring seems to react to this strange anomaly, and even destroys them! (after completing a quick puzzle of course) When they arrive at the castle gates, they are greeted by an arrogant young man, Vincent, who claims to be the King! Only one man can be King, the one who wears the Ruby Ring, but who will the ring choose to be King?
Yep, this is yet another another fairy tale story about a King and Queen whose baby was whisked away by the nanny in just the nick of time, and returns to face an evil ruler. The storyline is nothing new, but I really enjoyed playing this game, the graphics are decent, but does have an abundance of purple hues, the games are entertaining. If you choose the Collector's Edition, there are 60 Collectible Crowns with just the right amount of challenge to find them, and there are 20 different Achievements to earn as well. Both editions have Plus Sign inventory items which require some type of interaction before the item can be used. The only "helper" you have is a Ruby Ring handed down from King to King, each time you use the ring, you get to play a different Mini Game, which destroys the crystal.
There are only a few Hidden Object Scenes available in the demo, and I was disappointed when the same scene was repeated. There are Silhouetted Shape finds where you find multiples of items that match the shapes shown, 3 horses, 3 bottles, 3 books and 3 gloves. There are also Interactive List finds, and a scene where you find items that match the word in yellow print, that a Gypsy fortune teller tells you in a story. Technically, there are some mini HOP's where you find a handful of leaves etc.
There are Mini Games associated with the Ruby Ring, each time you use the Ring, you must first complete a game, which is different each time. The object is to break the crystals, once by making matches of every symbol after getting one sneak peek, the second ring game requires you to find the correct path by choosing the symbols in the correct order as shown, and the third ring game requires you use directional arrows to smash all crystals using the crystals as bumpers. The normal Mini Games are just as entertaining, my favorite game was a Honeycomb grid that requires you to fill in all the cells by moving the bee token in the available direction without overlapping. Some of the puzzles are really simple such as repeating the color coded music notes on a pan flute, or turning 4 tree ring sections to allow energy to flow from the center ring, to all four sections of the outer ring.
Both editions are quality games, if you like Fairy Tale magical games. The Collector's Edition has 4 available Wallpapers, 25 Concept Art pictures, 18 replayable Mini Games, 6 replayable Hidden Object Puzzles, 11 Music Tracks, 20 Achievements to earn, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Grim Facade: Hidden Sins
A masked vigilante has the town of Coldstone in a death grip!
Overall rating
4
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5
52 of 56 found this review helpful
Consequences Of Corruption
PostedJuly 18, 2015
pennmom36
fromThey were wrong!
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
The discovery of energy producing crystals could benefit the citizens of Coldstone beyond imagination, but where there's power, there's always going to be corruption. The consequences of this political corruption is deadly, in fact, the who's who of Coldstone are being targeted by a man only known as "The Avenger" a masked vigilante who will stop at nothing to avenge his loved one's. The Mayor of this small town, Isaac Merel, has asked for your discretion while investigating the disappearance of his own wife Lisbeth. The Mayor has little information to offer, other than a blacklist he found with several names of the town's officials, including Lisbeth and himself! You soon find out it isn't a blacklist, it's a hit list, and no matter how hard you try, the Avenger is succeeding, one by one. What have these people done to deserve the Avengers wrath?
I Beta tested this game a while back, and in my opinion, it's a good game, not a great game, but I seem to be one of the few reviewers who feel this way. The graphics are hand drawn and beautifully detailed , which is impressive when you think about all the talent involved. I prefer computer generated graphics with sharp lines, crisp resolutions and vivid colors that pop. Some reviewers have negatively commented on the subject matter of explicit scenes involving assassinations, and that's okay, personally it doesn't bother me, I didn't think any of the scenes depicted any more violence than other games with this type of storyline. With the hand drawn graphics and overabundance of pastel colors, it isn't even realistic.
You will eventually come across a device that can read the memories of an area, things that have happened recently, with the help of the energy crystals and a quick Mini Game where you catch the memory fragments. You will also collect random coins that you find throughout the game, which comes in handy at the local street vendor. Some of the inventory items are complex items that require some type of interaction before using it such as combining that item with another inventory item. The Collector's Edition has 24 Achievements to earn and several Collectible Masks of different origins, which gives a brief description about each mask collected in the Collectibles icon. I think this edition gives you more bang for your buck.
The Hidden Object Scenes were just okay, and I was really disappointed in the fact that the HO scenes are repeated in the same exact area. At least the second time around, the type of HOS is different, sometimes they are interactive list finds, sometimes you have to place items from the inventory bar into the scene, and there are also multiple finds such as finding 12 bats. The Mini Games are way too easy for my taste, I was able to complete each puzzle usually within less than a minute and on the first try. Swap figurines from left to right and right to left, sliding tiles along several paths until each color coded section forms a complete motif, Rotating tiles so that the 4 doves are all in the center of the board, nothing new and all are very quick and doable games.
For Comparison, the Collector's Edition has 16 Collectible Masks, 24 Achievements, Movies, Music, Wallpapers, Screensavers, Concept Art, replayable Mini Games and Hidden Object Games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Shrouded Tales: Revenge of Shadows Collector's Edition
Adventure into the unknown to save a city from evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
162 of 206 found this review helpful
Brother Against Brother
PostedJuly 18, 2015
pennmom36
fromGo to the light, Razaroth!
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
The Order of the Barons have received a garbled message from Volarden, a neighboring city, pleading for the Order's help. The Order of the Barons are no stranger to oppression, the barons were captured by the Master of Shadows, and the entire city of Havenwick was sealed inside an impenetrable dome for nearly 20 years! The Shadows have struck again, using the Volarden's own defense shields against them, pitting good brother against evil brother! You must stop the Vulture, Master of Shadows before Volarden is consumed by the darkest of magic, forever!
The power of good magic is on your side, with the help of a powerful amulet, you'll be able to conquer just about any problem you come across. The Amulet gets stronger with each spell cast, Restora repairs broken objects, Combusta creates a small flame, Germina makes plants grow and Electra charges objects with electricity! Once you arrive in Volarden, you will find the Scroll of Secrets, which reveals 30 hidden rune symbols within each scene, and also tells you a little tidbit of information about the city. The city also has a portal that when activated, allows you to walk between the real world and a parallel universe which is basically the same place, only darker. You will have to travel back and forth, using items from one parallel in the other.
The Hidden Object Scenes have several types available, with a unique feature that requires you to use some of the inventory items you have collected within the scene by switching between the inventory tab and the object tab. There are FROG's which is several fragmented object pieces to find, and interactive list finds as well. Some of the scenes are repeated in the same exact area which is my only complaint, it's way too easy and boring a second time around, even when it's a different type of HOP.
I must admit that I fell in love with the mini games, and they are in abundance. Whenever you find a new symbol that allows you to repair your broken amulet (yes, they always break after the first use) you play a mini game. The same game is repeated each time, but get more complicated as you progress. There are several red masks that must be turned yellow using 2 or three copper symbols with specific directional arrows, to cover all of the masks in each direction. Other puzzles requires you to use magnets to either repel or attract gems into their correct slots, another requires you to drag red stars with lines connecting each red star across every blue star to light them all up. One of my favorite puzzles was putting all blue takens on the left and all red tokens on the right, using arms on each row and column to nudge each token one space at a time. All of the puzzles are doable, some of them are just more time consuming then others,
This Collector's Edition has 5 Soundtracks and Videos, 12 Concept Art pictures, 6 Wallpapers in the Art Gallery, 30 Hidden Runes, 20 Mini Games, 17 Hidden Object Puzzles, 20 Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!