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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4712
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 24, 2025
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Exorcist 2
Take up the cross and slip into the role of a young exorcist on his first solo battle with the forces of evil in The Exorcist 2!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Exorcist 2
PostedMay 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromDemons be gone!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I must admit, I thought the first edition of this game was better, there are very unique features in the original Exorcist. With that being said, this isn't a bad game even though it's an older game. Jacob is an exorcist that was Garret Ghostfighter's apprentice (exorcist in the first episode) who was called to exorcise demons at a catholic church. After expelling the demons, Jacob is told that Garret's nearby family mansion has been abandoned and evil spirits roam the grounds freely. Sure enough, demons have taken over the mansion, and even the butler seems a bit "off" leaving Jacob no choice but stay and rid his mentor's abode of the evil that now resides there!
The Hidden Object Scenes are interactive list finds, the scenes are well lit and the objects are recognizable. Many of the items are religious in nature, some supernatural items as well. The Mini Games are really easy, but entertaining. Some are simple puzzles such as swapping books so that the spines create an image, others more complex such as rotating 3 rings to complete a symbol by using saint buttons that rotate different rings as well as different directions.
Be forewarned, this game deals with evil demons, possessions, and the occult. There are spiders, snakes, bats and birds, so if you're squeamish, pass this one up, if not, give this game a try......if you dare, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Final Cut: Fame Fatale Collector's Edition
A reclusive star's darkest secrets are coming to light.
Overall rating
5
/
5
154 of 177 found this review helpful
Getting The Scoop
PostedMay 28, 2015
pennmom36
fromWow, she "wolfed" that candy bar
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Wolf Studio's seems to have more than it's fair share of bad publicity lately. Audrey Quinn is the studios up and coming star, who has taken great strides to keep her private life out of the limelight. This years film festival has two leading ladies vying for that top recognition, Audrey Quinn and Veronica Malone. Your discretion is crucial, detective, what is the scoop on this elusive up and coming star?
There's nothing better than a Final Cut mystery at Wolf Studios, right? Don't forget to look for the 41 hidden Wolf Studio symbols, and glance over the multiple Achievements so you know what to expect in order to earn them all. Some of the inventory items have plus signs indicating that some type of interaction must be done before using that item such as combining it with another inventory item.
The Hidden Object Scenes are what makes this game so entertaining. All HOS have a variety of options, at first there may be list finds followed by silhouetted shapes, or you may have to find multiples of a couple items to receive a tool which will expose a list find, some even have descriptions that require you to find the item that matches the brief description given. Most of the scenes (not all) have a Morphing Object to discover,15 in total. If you're not into HOS, you can opt to play a Match 3 game instead.
The Mini Games are quite decent ranging from simple tasks of swapping statues to the correct place according to the shape of the pedestal, to more complicated puzzles. My favorite was swapping tiles so that all symbols matched their neighboring tiles on all sides. None of the games are difficult so far, but they are enjoyable.
This Collectors Edition has Achievements, replayable Puzzles and Hidden Object Scenes, 41 Collectible Wolf Studio Symbols, 15 Morphing Objects in the HOS, the Making of, Pictures, Music, a Souvenir Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Exorcist
Garret Ghostfighter was born with the gift of being able to see demons! Help him use his gift to defeat the evil Mephisto!
Overall rating
3
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
Exorcist
PostedMay 27, 2015
pennmom36
fromIs there an exorcist in the house?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Garret Ghostfighter has the unique ability to see the grave, and the evil that lurks within. His father was a priest, and he an exorcist, that has a sworn enemy, Mephisto. Garret isn't sure whether Mephisto is a corrupt man or a demon, but he goes wherever evil resides only to be toyed with by his archenemy who seems to be one step ahead of him. Garret must solve clues and riddles left behind, but mostly, Garret must prove his faith is stronger!
This game has a ton of clever features, although this is mostly a Hidden Object game, there are plenty of interactive tasks, collectibles and puzzles to solve, not to mention exorcising demons! The HOS are list finds, some of which are multiples such as 10 ladybugs, words in blue lettering will require you to find necessary inventory items first. The inventory items will go directly into your bag on the bottom right, and you may have to switch locations to find all items, and use the inventory items appropriately in the current scene or another scene. You can travel to other locations within that scene (another room for example) whenever footprints appear, or you can click on the photo's pinned next to the inventory page. After finding all items listed, including the interactive items, you will need to find torn pages of Mephisto's letter by searching all locations in that area and complete a puzzle of rotating the scraps and recreating the paper. You will then be shown several silhouettes which require you to check each location a final time until you find all items that match the silhouetted shapes shown. Those items will be used to repair wells, open chests and even open up locked locations.
The Mini Games to repair items are fairly easy such as finding 10 gears that match the silhouetted shapes and then place those gears on the correct pegs so that when you turn the doorknob, the gears will connect with all the teeth of the lock mechanism, and unlock the next set of locations. I enjoyed searching a dark and creepy graveyard for alphabet letters that were misplaced by our nemesis, some were cleverly blended into the scenery!
This game does deal with evil entities, as well as "exorcising" demons (simply clicking on the evil image to restore the area) there are items to find such as crosses, skeletons, spiders, snakes and gargoyles, so if you are squeamish or bothered by this genre you may want to pass this one up. It really isn't scary, and it's a decent but older game, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: Barcelona
Nestled between the mountains and sun-soaked beaches, the vibrant and stylish city of Barcelona awaits you on your next Big City Adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
289 of 333 found this review helpful
Barcelona Bound!
PostedMay 27, 2015
pennmom36
fromDid anyone else have a hard time finding that flower basket?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have always been a fan of the Big City Adventure series. This adventure takes us to Barcelona where Grandpa serenaded Grandma, and the family decides to search for the guitar that was used. This is purely a HOG adventure with a Mini Game available after each Hidden Object Scene. You will visit popular tourist attractions throughout Barcelona such as Casa Batllo, Montjuic, and Gran Teatre del liceu. You can choose a Timed or Relaxed mode, and you can opt for zoomed in areas or turn off riddle descriptions.
Each Hidden Object Scene has a hidden guitar that isn't on the list, for a total of 60 guitars. (hopefully one of those are the guitar we're searching for) Each scene will have coins (again, not on the list) the coins are for extra hints, some add 2 minutes to the timer (on Timed Mode) some add 1000 points to your score and some can be used to fast forward the hints. Each scene has one area that can be zoomed into, and usually has 2 items hidden within, that are listed in blue. Unless you opted for no riddles in the option settings, there will be at least one item listed in the form of a riddle, such as, a sideways walker, meaning a crab, or a rounded clothes fastener, meaning a button.
After each and every HOG, you will solve a Mini Game which shows you the next location you are going to visit, when solved. Most of the puzzles are quick and simple such as rotating tiles to complete a train track from the top left to the bottom right, using arrows to guide a ball from bumper to bumper and into a hole, Mahjong, or a Match 3 type game where you click on groups of 2 or more images until all wooden cells have been broken under the images.
This is a wonderful series that takes us to beautiful countries, and explains interesting facts about some of the most popular tourist attractions. In my opinion, this game is meant to be enjoyed as a family activity, easy enough for the kids (or grandkids) to participate, and interesting enough for adults to enjoy too. Pack your bags HOG fans, you're Barcelona Bound, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Eternity
Travel through the time and find your grandfather in Eternity, a fun and amazing Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Eternity
PostedMay 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromDoes that look like your grandpa?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Grandpa has written you a letter apologizing for not being involved in your life while growing up, and has a peace offering as well. Grandpa has invented a Time Machine and wants you to help him finish the machine and witness it's first voyage. Something goes wrong and grandpa is trapped in time and it's up to you to travel back in time to several era's until you find the right one.
Each time period has 4 locations that require you to select the locations on the wheel icon to the right of the inventory bar. When all tasks have been accomplished, a checkmark will appear on that icon wheel. The problem with the game is that you have to complete one mundane task after the other, each scene has very little to do and you just go back and forth from scene to scene picking up one item at a time. It becomes tiresome and boring. Some of the inventory items need to be combined by dragging one item to the other, but there is no indication on the items to alert you to perform this task.
The Hidden Object scenes are simply listed items with no interactions and the scenes are grainy and monochromatic making it difficult to see the items. There are Mini Games occasionally such as combining 4 different colored tubes in the correct order by trial and order.
I don't recommend this game.
Eternal Night: Realm of Souls
Return sunlight to ancient Egypt! Explore ghostly underworlds, solve mystical puzzles, and face off against the gods themselves!
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Eternal Night: Realm of Souls
PostedMay 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromHere's a loaf of bread Ra, we good?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
For seven days, no sun has risen causing the crops to wither and the Egyptian people to become sick. You have graciously volunteered to travel to the land of the dead, the afterlife, to speak to the gods and learn why Ra has been silent and abandoned his people.
The graphics are unusually bright and vivid for such an older game, hopefully you are a patient person because it takes forever to load every time you switch locations. The game itself has some interesting features and challenging hidden object scenes, but the slow moving features and game glitches were too overwhelming for me to enjoy this game let alone complete the demo.
I don't recommend this game.
Hungry For Gems
Embark on a thrilling journey through an underground world to save its inhabitants.
Overall rating
4
/
5
51 of 58 found this review helpful
The Gnomes Are On Their Own
PostedMay 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromI need a bigger amulet
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Too frustrating of a game for me personally, but I cannot fault the game because of my inability to keep up with the pace. I love games that think outside the box, and this game has done just that. I highly recommend that you go into the options section first and adjust the mouse acceleration to slow down the rapid movement of the amulet. You can also choose to do an automatic rotation so you won't have to click and hold the mouse button the entire time.
The object of this game took me a few tries to figure out, basically you rotate a stationary amulet located in the center, to "catch" flying gems of different colors. The amulet has an outer ring, a middle ring and an inner ring, you must rotate the amulet to catch the gems so that at least 4 gems of the same color are lined up along the outer ring. You will score more points if you can manage to set up combos so that matches are made on the middle or inner rings as well. Only three gems can fit into each section, if you catch a fourth gem in any section too many times, you will lose a life and have to start over.
As you progress, there are more gem colors added, but there are rainbow gems that can match any color, and bonuses that destroy sections of gems with fireballs and even dynamite! If you are fast enough to use strategy, you can earn a higher score with combos, chains, multis, domino's, depths and lengths of gems. There are achievements to earn and you must locate a fragment in each cave in order to bring the spirits back to life.
It's a really entertaining game, but I'm just not fast enough to keep up with it, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Amaranthine Voyage: The Obsidian Book
Enter the role of Eve Glover, one of the best CCPP's agents, sent to investigate the lack of radio communication from your scientific team on Iceland, researching harmonium radiation.
Overall rating
4
/
5
51 of 57 found this review helpful
The Book of Obsidian
PostedMay 25, 2015
pennmom36
fromIf a helicopter was able to land at the campsite, why did Eve have to hike her way up the mountain?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Professor Samantha Bennett has been on assignment with the Center for Control of Paranormal Phenomenon (a.k.a. CCPP) in Iceland. When the CCPP lost all communication with the Professor's team, they sent Eve Glover, their finest agent to investigate. Dr. Bennett discovered a powerful element called Harmonium, a energy source that binds the entire universe together! The professor has been unsuccessful in her attempts to stabilize Harmonium use to open portals into other worlds using a Harmonium Extractor. Professor Bennett isn't the only person interested in this portal, stable or not, Dr. Schroder will stop at nothing to obtain possession of the Book of Obsidian, an otherworldly all powerful and dangerous book.....in the wrong hands!
I was a little disappointed with this Amaranthine Voyage, not surprising because in my opinion, the original is a hard act to follow. You will find the Harmonium Collector that Professor Bennett was studying, and as you collect chunks of Harmonium radiation, this wonderful device will give you powers of mind bending, Phasing and Cleansing which will be a necessity in our world as well as other worlds you visit. Some of the items have plus signs indicating further interaction is required before you can use that item. The Collector's Edition has 40 Collectible Books to discover, several Achievements available to earn, as well as collectible Morphing Objects.
The Hidden Object Scenes were very well done, some requiring you to find several of the same kind of item before you can access the listed item finds. There are even clues given on stone tablets such as a Caterpillar and a Clock which translates to a butterfly! There is an alternate Bubble Shoot game available in place of the HOP's. The Mini Games are pretty simple, click on matching symbols and pictures, or shoot an arrow when the rolling ball enters the bullseye. The puzzle I enjoyed the most was placing different colored and shaped wire connectors onto the board so that none of the wires crossed paths, and then swapping the circuits until they lined up, but even that game was super simple.
The Collector's Edition has 21 different Achievements, replayable Mini Games and HOP's, 40 Collectible Books, Morphing Objects, Bubble Shoot Games, a Souvenir Room, the Making Of, Movies, Music, Pictures, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Cat on a Diet
A puzzle game filled to the brim with charm, inventive puzzles and a whole load of cookies!
Overall rating
5
/
5
50 of 58 found this review helpful
Hide The Cookie Jar!
PostedMay 25, 2015
pennmom36
fromI love you just the way you are Dr. Meow!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
When Dr. Meow can't fit through his cat door, it's time to lay off the cookies, but Dr. Meow will do anything and everything to get to his prize cookie jar! If you love games based on physics, you'll love finding the correct method to get this adorable overweight kitty to his destination. The object of this game is to slice the various wooden obstacles correctly so that Dr. Meow lands into the cookie jar, however, in order to earn 3 stars, you must collect all of the cupcakes before landing into the cookie jar. You must accomplish this within a specific time, by figuring out what actions will cause the correct reaction. Dr. Meow has quite a wardrobe, new additions can be found hidden behind the crack somewhere within the scene, and you can change his wardrobe any time you want. You will also earn bonuses that can help you achieve the goals, a Muffin Magnet attracts the muffins to Dr. Meow, Soap Bubbles allow you to maneuver Dr. Meow by clicking around him, and a Hazard Shield delivers Dr. Meow away from dangers. You can replay the level as often as you want to try to earn a better score and you can make as many "cuts" to the wood as you want, the levels don't require a specific number of moves, at least not within the demo, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Demon Archive: The Adventure of Derek
Investigate the mysterious death of Count Anthony in 18th century France.
Overall rating
2
/
5
61 of 70 found this review helpful
Slow Storyline, Mundane Tasks, Archaic Features
PostedMay 25, 2015
pennmom36
fromAren't all villains arrogant detective?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Derek is a private detective investigating the disappearance of Count Anthony, in France during the 18th century. Supposedly, the entire town flees due to suspicions of dark magic, however I didn't see the connection as to why or how the townsfolk came to this conclusion. Before the game begins, you have the option of choosing the graphics from best to fastest, I tried the best and the fastest and the only thing I noticed was the best graphics took longer to load between scenes but the graphics looked the same to me. There are two modes of difficulty, Casual and Expert, and a feature I've never seen before. I have never played a game that has a Terms of Use and a Privacy Statement in the Options selection, no biggie, I've just never seen that before.
I found it difficult to get into the storyline which has been done over and over again, villain in a cloak and mask warning the detective that he doesn't belong here, to give up on the case. The inventory items must be dragged from the inventory bar to the item it's being used on which is annoying, and items with a blue background can be combined by dragging one item to the other. Some of the inventory items you find are really small and unrecognizable. The hint icon will either tell you to search elsewhere or guide you to an area of interest even if you don't have the necessary items to complete the task.
The Hidden Object Scenes are slightly interactive list finds, where you click on an item such as a curtain, to remove it and expose the item. Each listed item you find will earn a letter of the alphabet, when all items have been found, you earn a completed verse from a poem, but there was no explanation as to the significance of the verses when all have been found. The Mini Games are simple puzzles, swapping tiles to complete a picture, repeat piano key sequence, or match 12 symbols on bookbinders, none of the games are new, and all can be done quickly.
I'm sure some people will love this game, but for me, there was nothing special about anything in this game, nothing to make me want to continue playing. Just not my cup of tea.
I don't recommend this game.