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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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A meteorite devastates a town, yanking Emily from her normal life.
Overall rating
4
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5
144 of 167 found this review helpful
The Meteorite That Devastated The House Of 1000 Doors
PostedMarch 14, 2015
pennmom36
fromI thought Kate Reed was the last relative!?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I had to pretend that this wasn't the fourth installment of House of 1000 Doors, it's not a horrible game, unless you compare it to the other games in this series. Remember the fantastic graphics that were so realistic? Remember the clever Morphing Objects, and all those doors within the House of Lancaster? What have they done? I'm devastated! Unfortunately, if you want to enjoy this game, you're going to have to pretend that this is just another game as well!
The House of Lancaster has allowed Emily, the last relative, to enter it's doors and not a moment too soon. A strange meteorite has targeted this small town, spreading a virus that is affecting everything, including the House of Lancaster! Emily has a special gift that she wasn't even aware of.......until now, The Hand of Light. This gives Emily all the power she needs to rid the town of this evil virus which requires you to click on the entity and drag the cursor over a series of shapes, to activate the Hand of Light.
There are 48 Evil Faces to find, one in each scene, when you find the Evil Face the Icon will light up on the inventory bar which will help you remember which scenes still have a collectible. The problem is, if you don't find the Face before leaving a portal, you may not get the chance to return and therefore lose an Achievement opportunity. Emily has a sidekick, her clever cat, Ayra (after the demons have been expelled) who is ready, willing and able to assist you in places only a cat can reach. There are Plus items as well which require some type of interaction before using that inventory item such as solving a small puzzle or combining that item with another inventory item. There are a couple of things I did notice about this game, not every task is logical so you have to think outside the box at times, and most of the items you find in a scene are used almost immediately within that same scene.
The Hidden Object Scenes are progressive Silhouettes, requiring you to find one item that matches the silhouettes shape shown, and then use that item within the scene to expose the next item and so forth until all items have been used. The Mini Games are typical for this dev, such as swapping train compartments with different spacings so that each row will make a complete train set when combined with the trains at the bottom of the board.
This Collectors Edition has Wallpapers, Concept Art, Music, Achievements, Cut Scenes, Collectible Evil Faces, the Making Of, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Eden Hunt win a mysterious treasure hunt and finance her future adventures! Find the treasure of Akua first to win!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Eden's Quest: The Hunt for Akua
PostedMarch 11, 2015
pennmom36
fromI hate math!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
I've always wondered if there was a game that offered a ton of mini games and puzzles as the main theme, and tah dah! Eden Hunt has been invited to a scavenger hunt by an unknown person, the prize is $10,000,000, so naturally she cannot refuse. Once on the island, you must solve a series of riddles, puzzles and games. Totems with Orange eyes requires you to complete a brainteaser starting out at 50 coins, every wrong answer causes the prize amount to spiral downward. The questions are tough, mathematical questions such as, if a boat traveling 9 miles at 9 miles per hour, and a macaw is zig zagging the boat at 34 MPH, how many miles is the macaw traveling. Totems with Red eyes require a challenge such as using flashlights to light every square on a grid. To open portals you will have to solve a game which is a variation of "Blocks" that get increasingly harder with every portal. This is a great game if you are looking to challenge your brain, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Lilly and Sasha: Guardian Angels
Zahhak plans to claim the power of the Immortals with Sasha’s body and Lilly will stop at nothing to save her.
Overall rating
2
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5
40 of 56 found this review helpful
Too Retro For My Taste
PostedMarch 11, 2015
pennmom36
fromHow do I get out?
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
As with the first game in this series, there will be people who adore this retro game, I just couldn't get into the game. My biggest problem was not knowing what to do next, and the help icon simply tells you how to play the game. You must move the characters around a grid formation type board either with the mouse or the keyboard, and you must stay close to the robot or his remote control won't work. There are potions to collect, experience and weapons, and whenever you come across a book, it will allow you to save the game at that point so you won't have to replay the game from the start, which is a good thing because the introduction is about 15 minutes log (tons of dialog) Whenever you come across the enemy, you must choose which weapon to use and on which enemy you want to use it. You can choose Easy, Medium or Hard modes of difficulty according to the amount of ease you wish the enemy to invoke.
I don't recommend this game.
Emily's big day approaches in this all-new Time Management experience!
Overall rating
5
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5
210 of 241 found this review helpful
Delicious As Always!
PostedMarch 11, 2015
pennmom36
fromI think we're going backwards...
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
Emily and Patrick are engaged! Now to break the news to Patrick's overbearing mother and hope she takes it well! This is clearly one of the best Time Management series out there today, with so many variations available it's impossible to become bored. Emily runs a small cafe, while Patrick arranges flower bouquets, even Emily's mom helps out by busing tables after the diners leave. Emily prepares the food (usually a combination of at least two items) and serves refreshments, as well as collecting money at the cash register for her restaurant as well as Patricks flowers. You can purchase upgrades with the money earned to buy more tables and chairs, or items that will help keep the customers happy and more patient. I really like the Quest feature, if you accept, you can earn more money such as clicking on several mice that pop up all over the screen in addition to serving all the patrons. This is the type of game that will have you playing over an over again as you achieve to get a better score, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Shadows-kidnappers have arrived! Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town from their dreadful fears!
Overall rating
4
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5
126 of 142 found this review helpful
Things That Go Bump In The Night
PostedMarch 10, 2015
pennmom36
fromHow convenient. a pack of matches when I need it most!
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
Wow! What an unexpected diamond in the rough. I love the dark creepy vibe centered around a town consumed by darkness, and shadows that steal people who dare venture into the night! This game isn't going to win awards for the best graphics, or phenomenal features, there aren't even any "frills" What the game does have is an exceptional story, original puzzles and some not so logical or typical tasks to complete. The game is dark, but not too dark, creepy, but not too creepy, just the right amount of entertainment, and certainly worthy of a coupon.
The Hidden Object Scenes are interactive list finds, some items tend to be small but they are still recognizable. The Mini Games are really fun, I haven't found myself frustrated with any so far. There is a pixie? or some kind of mystical helper you befriend that has a magic ability to levitate some items that are out of reach, although he doesn't get everything out of reach which is kind of confusing. If you like dark, somewhat creepy games, and you can overlook the lower quality of graphics, give this game a try, it may just surprise you as well, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enjoy a unique mash-up of time management and bubble shooting gameplay!
Overall rating
2
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5
63 of 76 found this review helpful
Exactly who Is The Targeted Audience, Kids Or Adults?
PostedMarch 9, 2015
pennmom36
fromI gotta admit, Fuzzball is a top notched waiter.
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
Twins, Danny and Daisy found a lost diary which spoke of a land far far away. The Rainbow water fountain was the life force of this land, which was guarded by 4 magical statues and crystal balls. These statues didn't do such a good job guarding the fountain because a dark evil force destroyed the fountain, and scattered it's pieces across the land. Somehow the twins manage to scamper off to the land far far away......and opened a Sushi Restaurant????
This Time Management game has lot's of bright colors, the customers look like leaf pixies all dressed up in red green blue and yellow outfits. The first employee you hire to help resembles something off of a sponge bob cartoon. The sushi is large and cartoonish, leading me to believe that this is a TM game designed for young kids, but it seems too difficult for kids to master, yet too easy to satisfy adults.
This is a typical DD type game where you click and drag the customers to their seat, prepare the correct food, serve the food and collect the tips they leave. As you progress, you are tasked with making combos, or even seating the customer in a color coded seat. There are items to purchase in the shop that will help keep the customer happy and patient, add extra chairs or extra plates which allow faster service which equals a happier customer. Every level has a set of goals to achieve, and more and more side items and drinks are added. There are mini games also available and again, they appear to be geared towards a younger crowd.
I don't recommend this game.
Once again black powers have seized the kingdom of Orion. The entire city is gripped by fear and it's up to you to save them, and yourself!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Echos of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch SE
PostedMarch 9, 2015
pennmom36
fromWitches and Wizards...
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
You must save Orion once again from the evil Witch. This time she has scattered 10 gems belonging to the Wizards powerful staff. These gems are scattered throughout the kingdom, without them the staff is useless. It's up to you to search for the enchanted spells cast by the witch, and dispel the curses in order to complete the daunting tasks at hand and recover the gems before it's too late.
The graphics just keep getting better and better with each new Echos, but the Collectors Edition still needs more substance to persuade me over the Standard Edition. The best features in this game are the abundance of activities available and the abundance of clever Mini games.
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly interactive list finds, but there are the occasional scenes with several pieces to find for a bas relief or replacing items back into the scene where they belong. In my opinion, Echo's games are best known for their very entertaining puzzles, such as turning on all crystal lights, with the correct number of connections, or placing domino tiles onto a grid so that the images on both sides of the domino match up.
The Collectors Edition is still a bit weak with it's extras, the Standard Edition is a better value. The CE features re-playable Mini Games, Wallpapers, a Bonus Chapter, a built in Strategy Guide and Game Designer which peaks my interest, a feature that will allow you to create your own game levels that you can then access to play, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Once again black powers have seized the kingdom of Orion. The entire city is gripped by fear and it's up to you to save them, and yourself!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Echos of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch CE
PostedMarch 9, 2015
pennmom36
fromThat witch is relentless!
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
That evil witch has returned to Orion, and once again it's up to you to save the kingdom from her powerful magic. She has scattered the 10 gems of the Wizard's almighty staff, rendering it useless. that is until you recover the gems and use the staff to counteract her magic.
The graphics just keep getting better and better with each new Echos, but the Collectors Edition still needs more substance to persuade me over the Standard Edition. The best features in this game are the abundance of activities available and the abundance of clever Mini games.
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly interactive list finds, but there are the occasional scenes with several pieces to find for a bas relief or replacing items back into the scene where they belong. In my opinion, Echo's games are best known for their very entertaining puzzles, such as turning on all crystal lights, with the correct number of connections, or placing domino tiles onto a grid so that the images on both sides of the domino match up.
The Collectors Edition is still a bit weak with it's extras, re-playable Mini Games, Wallpapers, a Bonus Chapter, a built in Strategy Guide and Game Designer which peaks my interest, a feature that will allow you to create your own game levels that you can then access to play, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A famous painter finds herself in over her head!
Overall rating
4
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5
122 of 130 found this review helpful
Lela's Blight
PostedMarch 8, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhy would anyone leave threats recorded on audio tapes?
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
/
5
Leda's Blight, is a stunning masterpiece that has been missing for years. Recently, to the delight of art enthusiasts everywhere, this incredible painting has resurfaced! With the auction coming up, collectors are chomping at the bit for the opportunity to place a bid on this beautiful work of art, but first the painting must undergo a serious restoration. Lisa Steiner agrees to return to this quaint little town in Austria, after 20 long years, to masterfully restore this original painting, but is it truly the original? Felicity Adams is the only journalist who has been able to interview Lisa, a known recluse. Your journalistic instincts are telling you that Ms. Steiner is being deceptive, or perhaps manipulated...this is clearly an art of deception!
I will admit that this game starts out too slow and cheesy, but it really does improve. If you're looking for more than this Standard Edition has to offer, consider the Collectors Edition which has an abundance of Achievements available to earn, Morphs, and 17 hidden letters to find which unlock special features. Both Editions have inventory items with plus signs indicating further action is required before using that item, including some very intriguing puzzles!
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, some are your typical interactive list finds, and even scenes that scroll one scene to the left or one scene to the right as you are tasked with finding 12 flowers, 6 birds and 3 cats, but I found this HOP too easy and scrolling left and right constantly became a tad bit annoying. There are even mini HOP's within zoomed in areas where you find a few items that match a sketch or silhouette. The Mini Games were pretty decent, although some were mind bending puzzles where you had to use directional arrows to slide half sections of different sizes to the middle, stacking the sections from the smallest to the largest. I enjoyed the mini game where you had to click on every honeycomb section to light them up, but there are several red honeycombs which require you to click on them twice without backtracking!
The Collectors Edition has Movies, Music, Behind the Scenes, replayable HOP and Mini Games, Pictures, a Souvenir Room, a Painters Den, Achievements, Morphs, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, either one is packed with entertainment, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
WMS Slots: Jade Monkey
Experience all the exciting sights and sounds of real WMS Slots!
Overall rating
5
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5
109 of 128 found this review helpful
It's As Close To A Real Casino As Possible
PostedMarch 8, 2015
pennmom36
fromI just won 9,750 dollars from 10 free spins, if only it were real!
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 is the first virtual slots game I have ever played that tried to replicate that "casino" vibe, and it's awesome. You can choose the quality of graphics you think will be best supported on your computer, and the colors are so vivid and crisp that it resembles the newer slot machines just like the casinos have. You have a handful of slot machines to choose from, others will be unlocked once you have earned enough achievements or enough money. Once you choose the slot machine, you can choose Dream Odds or Casino Odds, the amount of money you want to insert, and the denomination for your bet such as 1-5-10-25 cents per spin. At random times, you will receive three coins, you can pick any one of the coins that will reveal a special bonus of up to 3x the payout. Each slot machine has it's own unique features such as winning extra free spins, so you will want to try all of them, enjoy!
I recommend this game!