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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4708
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 13, 2025
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The Queen of Creatos is missing, and if you don't get her back soon... the entire world will crumble!
Overall rating
5
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5
126 of 150 found this review helpful
Will Good Prevail Or Evil Triumph?
PostedApril 18, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhooo is my owl?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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 mystical world of Creatos may never be the same. The Queen has been tricked into making the devil a deal, (A.K.A. evil sorcerer) to free the Princess from his evil grasp! The people of Creatos are able to use their vivid imaginations to create beautiful palaces and giant towers, over time they have even learned to master the chaos of human fantasies. Without their beloved Queen, all worlds will fall into dire despair! Enter some of the most spectacular and breathtaking fantasy worlds you never knew existed, to rescue the Queen and save humanity before it's too late!
The graphics are beautiful and just what you'd expect in a Kingdom where fantasy and reality are one and the same, with unbelievable creatures, Kings and Queens, Dragons and magic. They say you're only limited by your imagination, in this case the skies not the limit either, kudos to the game developers who have a great imagination! No fantasy themed game would be complete without a sidekick, the Owl has joined you for what appears to be another fantastic adventure, soaring to heights you simply cannot reach. Some of the Owl's tasks are a tad bit interactive, but from what I can remember, not as interactive as the last episode. Every scene has hidden mirror shards that will alert you when all pieces have been found in that location. I have to admit that some of the shards are difficult to find because they blend into the bright and vibrant colors. When you have found all of the mirror shards, you will unlock a Hidden Chapter, which is a chapter above and beyond the Bonus Adventure! You will eventually receive a magical ring, the Vision Ring, capable of revealing hidden treasures. The ring is used once you have restored magical timepieces, but in reality it's a glorified magnifying glass that allows you to search the room until you locate four symbols. Once the symbols have been found you are rewarded with an image that needs placed onto the correct area.
I was surprised that there weren't a whole lot of Hidden Object Scenes in this game. They did however, try to mix it up with scenes requiring you to find hidden images in a book and replace them where they belong, or smaller HOP's where you find 4 swords, 4 flowers etc. My favorite HOP was extremely interactive, requiring you to interact and toggle between 3 different scenes as you tinker with tasks to receive an item that belongs in one of the other scenes. The Mini Games were decent, AND, you can choose to make the Mini Games more difficult if you use the Custom Difficulty setting mode before starting the game! Most of the games are puzzle type games where you swap tiles, but I was very intrigued with one such puzzle that in my opinion was unique. You need to swap tiles to create an image and some tiles need to be rotated, however when you click on the start button to check your solution, the tiles follow a directional path, which means that what you thought was a completed picture isn't because of the twists and turns the tiles follow!
This Collectors Edition has Achievements, Collectible Shards, re-playable Hidden Object Scenes and Mini Games, Music, Movies, Wallpapers, Concept Art, a built in Strategy Guide, a Bonus Chapter AND a Hidden Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Phantom Reflection Collector's Edition
A mysterious mirror is causing havoc in your client’s house!
Overall rating
4
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5
69 of 86 found this review helpful
Not Very Ominous
PostedApril 16, 2015
pennmom36
fromAll those broken mirrors, that's a lot of bad luck!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Leia Gofford has another case to solve, even though we all know Mr. Jenkins the siamese cat is the real hero here. Lilith Armstrong had no idea what she was getting into when she purchased a rather pricey antique mirror at an auction, the price could very well be her families lives!
Unfortunately, the graphics are overwhelming shades of blue and purple, which made the game seem too fairytaleish in my opinion. There are Plus Sign's on almost every inventory item, requiring you to perform some type of interaction with the item before using, such as opening up packages or combining with another inventory item. You are also equipped with Goggles that allow you to see through the Ominous Object's mist and reveal it's true nature, with a quick mini game. Some areas require the feline services of Mr. Jenkins, as you gently guide him from his comfy throne to the areas you can't seem to reach on your own. You can equip Mr. Jenkins' posh abode with over the top decorations and toys with the Collectible Cat Coins located throughout the game, in not so hidden places.
The Hidden Object Scenes add a new color, bright gold! Not very challenging, mostly list finds or progressive finds with an occasional interactive game such as placing items into the scene correctly. You can opt to play a Match 3 game instead of the Hidden Object Puzzle by making matches of a least 3 mirrors of the same design. The Mini Games are on the easy breezy side as well, such as sliding a mirror around a shadow box to collect all figurines. The mirror moves forward three cells at a time or until it hits an obstacle, and you can only visit a cell once.
This Collectors Edition has a Developers Diary, Game of Dots, Collectible Cat Coins, Concept Art, Wallpapers, a Cat Room, Music, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Sorcerer's apprentice Anton has accidentally reset the teleporter's destination and he must now face an extremely dangerous test.
Overall rating
5
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5
64 of 73 found this review helpful
Leave No Stone Unturned
PostedApril 15, 2015
pennmom36
fromNailed it!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Excellent game, I'm having a blast playing this Game of Stones! This game is similar to a bubble shoot game only you launch stones to make matches of at least 3 alike stones. Relax, take your time, there's no pressure because you have all the time in the world to set up your strategy! Left clicking will release the stone and right clicking will exchange that stone with the next available, as you strive to earn 3 stars on each level (there's even a star meter that shows the star status) The less moves you need, the more stars you'll earn, and there are 30 achievements to earn (I even got one for losing) If you fail to make several matches in a row, more stones are added, the more consecutive matches you make will charge the bonus meter which will give you valuable bonuses such as a Vine to destroy a single stone or a Fireball which takes out several stones in a surrounding area. each level gets more challenging with ice cubes to break or chalices to free. This is one of those games that will keep you entertained for hours as you strive to reach the goals and receive 3 stars, most definitely worth a coupon, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Renegade Bowling Pins are on the loose! Smash groups of pins with super-powered bowling balls in this fast-paced arcade game!
Overall rating
2
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5
37 of 42 found this review helpful
Frustrating And Impossible
PostedApril 15, 2015
pennmom36
fromSomeone needs to put this game in a dark alley somewhere
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
The object of this game is simple, roll the white bowling balls at the white pins, the red balls at the red pins, the blue ball at the blue pins. Knocking down at least 3 pins at a time will increase the bonus meter, but knocking down fewer than 3 pins will decrease the meter. When the meter is full, you will receive a bonus ball such as the Strike Ball which automatically removes all pins of the same color as the pin that was aimed for.
The problem....the pins keep moving forward, if they reach the foul line, game over. Next problem...it's nearly impossible to get more than three pins after just a few levels, no matter how many times you reset the level, which makes it difficult to get bonuses, or progress. The game quickly becomes painstakingly frustrating, and because of this, I threw in the towel (think I hit more pins with the towel!)
I don't recommend this game.
Your enemy imprisoned your father, but now he’s forcing you to marry him! Can you escape and save your father?
Overall rating
5
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5
56 of 64 found this review helpful
The King Sure Does Have Enemies!
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhat am I going to do when this bird moults?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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 Queen has one more story to tell us, this is the story about Grandmother Eleanor, and how she saved her father the King. Eleanor is a very resourceful and capable Princess who soon learns that her father has many enemies, one of which has imprisoned her father in a portal leading to a strange and dangerous world. The Princess won't have to fight this battle alone, a Druid will guide her through the spirits, but can he be trusted?
No Princess is complete without a sidekick, which happens to be a majestic Phoenix, who can break mystical barriers with the drop of a single fiery feather! Eventually she will find the recipe for a shrinking potion, but there is only enough potion for 8 uses, and you will be asked to confirm your choice when using this magical spritzer. (what happens if I use it unwisely?) Some of the inventory items have a magnifying glass above them indicating the need for further action before using them such as combining that item with another inventory item or repairing the item first. There are plenty of Achievements to earn, and there is an pulldown tab for easy access.
There are hidden Chess pieces located throughout this royal adventure, and each piece gives you a tidbit of royally interesting factoids about it's origin, which I absolutely loved. When all of the Chess pieces have been found, it unlocks a game of Match 3. There are 12 hidden Fortune Telling Cards that will allow you to play a card game when all have been found, to get a prediction, also very cool. Once you finish the Bonus game, you will unlock jigsaw puzzles of the scenes within the map too.
The Hidden Object Scenes were just okay in my book. Most are interactive list finds, but there are also HO's where you open up packages that reveal silhouetted shapes requiring you to place items that match the shapes into the box. The Hidden Object Scenes are repeated which is a big disappointment to me, it's plain ole boring a second time around. The Mini Games were pretty decent, most are available in a Casual or Hard mode such as selecting two flower petals at a time, to match the symbol in the center, if you select wrong, the petals move to a different location.
This Collectors Edition has Collectible Chess Pieces, Hidden Fortune Telling Cards, Achievements, Wallpapers, Concept Art, Screensavers, Movies, Music, replayable Mini Games and Hidden Object Scenes, Match 3 Games, Map Jigsaw Puzzles, Fortune Card Game, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality
Your friend vanishes after investigating the mysterious Theater of Emotions.
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 52 found this review helpful
Who's Pulling The Strings?
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromHow did those puppets get so smart?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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'm thrilled that PuppetShow has finally gotten the train back on the track, and the engines are set for full speed ahead with The Price of Immortality! If you thought that puppets weren't real, that they were incapable of thoughts or feelings, then you've never visited the town of Immortale! It will be a difficult investigation knowing that every journalist who has ever investigated this puppet town hasn't been heard from again, including your good friend Enrique Torres! This is a dangerous town where good puppets are pitted against evil puppets, hopefully you won't become just another statistic, another missing journalist!
The Hidden Object Scenes were a tad bit disappointing to me, the same scenes are repeated, and I really don't like that. With tasks such as replacing missing doll parts, the HOP's are on the easy side, but there are also good ole fashioned list finds as well. The Mini Games can be played in Casual or Hard modes which is a feature I do like, there are typical puzzles where you rotate pieces to fit in correct spots or even a wicked game of "find the missing girl" as an unlucky patron gets shuffled about by an overgrown puppet under larger than life cups.
The Collectors Edition has replayable HOP's and Mini Games, Wallpapers, Concept Art, Screensavers, Movies, Music, Achievements, Collectible and upgradeable Dolls, a Dollhouse, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy
I recommend this game!
A murder mystery party turns deadly in real life!
Overall rating
5
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5
50 of 54 found this review helpful
I Reckon We Have A Murder Mystery To Solve
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromWHODUNIT????????
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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 wealthy investor's annual murder mystery game was taken one step too far when the host himself ends up dead! Who's responsible for Reginald Greer's demise, his spoiled daughter, his loving but jealous son, one of the guests, a bitter investor, or maybe even the butler. (Did he use a candlestick in the dining room, or a rope in the kitchen?) Dust off your Detective's badge and get to work solving this deadly game gone wrong, murder mystery.
Open up that sweet Examination Kit, and start looking for evidence. Clues are given as to the correct item needed to get the job done, and then you use those items to do a thorough examination. Your Evidence Board will contain all the information and evidence you collect during your investigation including bios on each suspect you interrogate. Once again you will have to determine if the suspects are being truthful, trying to deduce whether or not they are lying, using your Deduction Dialog feature. Some of the inventory items will have Plus signs indicating further action is required before using such as combining that item with another inventory item or solving a small puzzle.
The Hidden Object Scenes are are mostly interactive list finds with the final item described in a riddle form, but there are Silhouetted shapes combined such as a horn plus a horse to represent a unicorn. There is an alternative Bubble Shoot Game available, which is actually pretty addicting! The Mini Games are decent, some simple puzzles to assemble, others more complex. My favorite one was dragging various lengths of colored tiles around on a grid until they were in the position shown in the clue given.
The Collectors Edition has Movies, Music, Wallpapers, Making of, Bubble Shoot games, replayable HOP and Mini Games, 42 Hidden Tarocchi Cards, 15 Morphing Objects, a Souvenir Room, Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Let's get ready for Spring! Holiday Jigsaw Easter isn't just a game – it's 500 ideas for celebrating Spring with family and friends!
Overall rating
5
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5
31 of 33 found this review helpful
Spring Has Sprung (better late than never)
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromYou just can't beat the convenience of a virtual jigsaw puzzle
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Another Easter themed puzzle released after Easter, no worries, there are plenty of spring themed puzzles as well as the familiar bunnies, chicks, eggs and Easter decorations. You can choose puzzles from 5 different boxes, each containing 100 puzzles with pieces ranging from 12 to 252 pieces, but any puzzle can be modified with the style of cut, the number of pieces and if you want the pieces to rotate or not. There are helpful tools such as a hint button, a magnifying glass, and a sort icon. You can choose to start with just the border pieces, and you can store some of the pieces in the box until you need them. The puzzles picture can be ghosted as the background or you can have the actual picture shown on the top right for reference, and you can change the color of the background, gray, blue, pink or green. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Use the power of the magic cards to help Arianna rebuild her kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
109 of 119 found this review helpful
Rebuilding The Kingdom
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromThat dragon has bad breath!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
What a relaxing solitaire game with beautiful and soothing music! You can choose from 4 different styles of face cards, in this higher/lower card game, requiring you to earn enough gold to help rebuild (and defend) the kingdom. When you earn enough gold from playing solitaire, you are able to purchase buildings which in turn give you bonuses or amulets, such as the Sword of Glory which can be used to remove any face up card. There are number specific wildcards that are occasionally hidden below some of the cards on the board, as well as relic pieces, rubies and armor. Some of the cards are chained, requiring you to find the key, or you may have to make a combo of 6 or more cards to unlock blocked cards. The scenes are beautiful and any scene can be set as your desktop picture! You can replay each level as often as you want to try to achieve a better score, if you continue without a perfect score, you receive less cards in the deck which makes it harder to win, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
It was supposed to be a routine mission. But when a dragon attacks your plane, crash-landing in a lush valley, you're drawn into the adventure of a lifetime!
Overall rating
5
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5
117 of 125 found this review helpful
Dragons Are Real!
PostedApril 13, 2015
pennmom36
fromHey, I had the right of way!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
These dragons are just too hot! Myths of the World has brought us another fantastic legend from an ancient land forged by fire, a land that had been nearly desolated by a greedy dragon, oh so many years ago. The dragons of the five elements eventually sealed the dark dragons soul into the Golden Heart, but something has allowed this angry dragon to rise to power once again. Can you stop the dragon and his Terracotta army before he enslaves humanity forever more?
Finding the Golden Heart amulet is just the beginning of this adventure. Possessing this amulet allows you to break magical barriers, once you complete some very unique mini games that is. You also get to earn some very unusual achievements, collect 42 Ancient Bamboo strips, find 17 morphing items within the HOP's and tinker with all kinds of interactive inventory items! This game has truly raised the standards within a Collectors Edition.
The Hidden Object Scenes are never boring in this game, but just in case, you have the option of playing Mahjong. There is such a variety of HOP's, silhouetted shapes, interactive list finds, multiples of a single item, descriptions and even items associated with the combination of several silhouettes! The Mini Games are FANTASTIC, just the ones within the Golden Heart are entertaining and unique let alone the full length ones. I'm always surprised when a single new puzzle pops up but all of them, wow!
This Collectors Edition comes with replayable Puzzles and Hidden Object Scenes, Achievements, Music, a Souvenir Room, Art, Mahjong, Golden Heart Puzzles, Collectibles, Morphs, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!