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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4707
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 9, 2025
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You've been asked to cover a highly anticipated competition in New York City when something goes terribly wrong. Can you escape the world of illusions?
Overall rating
5
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5
158 of 184 found this review helpful
Illusionists Play Very Dangerous Games
PostedFebruary 14, 2015
pennmom36
fromAgain with the heels, are they made of titanium?
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
Tonight is the grand re-opening of the Taylor Hotel and hopefully history doesn't repeat itself as it hosts the Second Illusionist Championship. You remember that fateful night very well, because you are the journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for the coverage of the First Illusionist Championship. Naturally things don't go well this time either, because that wouldn't be very "dangerous" now you must play a wicked game with an Illusionist who has some pretty deadly tricks up his sleeve. Can you survive this terrifying ordeal and separate what is real from illusion?
I loved the props used in this game, every puzzle and hidden object scene kept true to the genre with plenty of magic tricks and illusions. There are even 20 Morphing Magic Trick Cards hidden throughout the game, and you can earn Achievements that'll have you feeling like an illusionist champion! You will find a pair of Truth Goggles that will reveal hidden doors, passageways and hidden props, before using them you will have to recreate images shown by combining several shapes.
The Hidden Object Scenes range from interactive list finds, finding multiples of a single item, to progressive silhouetted shape finds. Each HOP has codes to decipher and small puzzles within to add more interactive features. The mini games were all based upon illusionist tricks and very creative. One such game required you to synchronize two clocks to show the life cycle of a bird. The left clock shows changing images of a birds life, and you drag tiles to the clock on the right to create a matching life cycle.
This Collectors Edition has 20 Morphing Trick Cards, Wallpapers, Concept Art, Music, Videos, replayable Mini Games, Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The Lost Lands are in danger again... There's only one brave soul who can face the four evil horsemen to save it – you!
Overall rating
5
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5
111 of 126 found this review helpful
Here We Go Again
PostedFebruary 14, 2015
pennmom36
fromMaaron, next time just call me!
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
Jimmy's mom has once again been whisked off to the Lost Lands, this time she has been summoned by Maaron, a powerful alchemist. He has foreseen the coming of the Black Horseman of Fire and asked the gods to send him the Chosen one, and you're the right man, er woman for the job! You must travel through an interdimensional corridor which links the Forgotten Lands with parallel worlds, to find the Compass of the Worlds, before the Horseman of Fire locates the compass. The Black Horseman of fire is an envoy of evil, if he is able to open the portal, who knows what evil will flood through the portal!
The Collectors Edition is jammed pack with goodies. There are 35 Morphing Objects to find and let me tell you these morphs are tiny, and very slow to morph. You must also locate 35 missing parts of Maarons' Magic Machine, he's supposed to be a hermit but those parts certainly made their way around the Forgotten Lands! Both versions have 20 missing manuscript pages to find which gives you insight upon all the different creatures you may encounter from Halflings to Mermaids.
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly interactive, progressive silhouetted shapes where you find one item that matches the silhouette and use that item in the scene to expose the next item and so forth. You're going to love the fact that most HOS have puzzles and mini games to complete as well. The Mini Games outside of the HOS were fairly easy such as arranging monks so that their hands form a closed energy chain. Another familiar favorite was rotating two circles to rotate picture tokens to the correct place, using the background images as clues.
The Collectors Edition has Wallpapers, Concept Art, Cutscenes, Music, Mini Games, Puzzles, 20 Missing Manuscripts, 35 missing Magic Machine parts, 35 Morphing Objects, Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Restore the Driftwood! Seaside's top resort has fallen into disrepair. Fix up the rooms, the inn, and renew the garden!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Dream Inn: Driftwood
PostedFebruary 12, 2015
pennmom36
fromHiggledy-piggledy?
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
When the Driftwood Inn went up for auction, you just knew it was the perfect fit. Your family spent many summers there when you were a child, the Inn was beautiful and set right on the shores of the ocean. Problem is, you bought this place sight unseen and it's not as beautiful as you had remember. No worries, you can sell items lingering around the Inn to earn enough cash to restore her to her former glory. There's only one key to one room when you first arrive, but Emma Gray, the Inn's manager will help you find the others. Each room has several listed items to find and sell, and some items that belong in other rooms. There are several hidden coins to find that aren't on the list, and bonuses to find such as magnifying glasses for extra hints, and party poppers that will temporarily show you the location of several items. You also have to replace the items you found in other rooms by clicking and dragging those items to their logical destination. You can purchase upgrades with the money earned (and found) such as retaining walls, grass, flowers, new paint etc. The only complaint I had was Emma became a bit annoying and had way too much to say. You have the choice to play this game in a timed mode or a relaxing no pressure untimed mode, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
For years, Barton Mansion sat abandoned, a haunting reminder of an obsession gone wrong. But something sinister still lurked there...and it's stirring.
Overall rating
5
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5
244 of 274 found this review helpful
Call Me Crazy But I Love This Game!
PostedFebruary 12, 2015
pennmom36
fromPerhaps Rocky can find Robert Barton while he's at 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
I'm truly at a loss as to why this game is receiving such poor reviews. I admit that the vines are a bit cheesy, but the story is fantastic, the graphics are superb, and the game is crammed full of entertainment with interactive Hidden Object Scenes, clever puzzles and Mini Games! Why on earth would you be upset with an abundance of HOP's when they are in a Hidden Object game?
This story reminds me of the Winchester Mansion, which is supposedly a true story. (Rose Winchester?) This house was under constant construction, staircases that lead to nowhere, twists and turns that shouldn't be there, and even hidden rooms, all because of one woman's obsession to continue building, because that's what the house wanted! Dark Dimensions has put their own twist on the Winchester Mansion, with the Barton Manor located in Whispering Hollows, a house that continues to grow, because the voices have commanded Martha Barton to do so! Your parents were Dark Dimension investigators who disappeared while investigating this possessed house, which has just claimed your sister as it's latest victim! Can you and your partner, Rocky, rescue her from this evil Manor before it's too late?
Who's Rocky? Your best friend, a Siberian Husky who seems to have enough energy for this case and a few other haunted houses. (bet James wishes he had Rocky by his side) DD has done a remarkable job with this character, very realistic, fluid movement, and just the right amount of puppy charastics to make you fall in love, and want a Rocky of your own. As a 30 year dog grooming veteran, I can appreciate the realistic movements, it annoys me when games can't quite pull it off and the animal walks sideways, or have jilted movements. Throughout the game you will collect Paw Print Coins that can be used to improve Rocky's Room with toys, beds, food and other creature comforts. This part I thought was unnecessary, but some people love the extra perk. (making Rocky dance totally ruined this feature for me) There are also Morphing Objects to collect which will be used to help Barton Manor grow, a little at a time. There are Plus indicators for some of the inventory items requiring you to interact with the item or combine the item with another inventory item, as well as an abundance of well thought out Achievements to earn. Your smartphone is where you will access all your notes, objectives and achievements, and you can access the map which is located on your phone as well.
The Hidden Object Scenes, yes there are a bunch, and yes, some of the scenes are repeated, but they are extremely interactive list finds, with lot's of puzzles and clues held within. You can opt for a Match 3 game. The Mini Games are also in abundance, and range from simple puzzles, such as turning disks to complete a picture, to elaborate more in depth thinking games. I enjoyed most of the games but if I have to choose my favorite, it would be re-creating pictures by using various paints and stencils, in the correct order. I also liked the game that required you to use directional arrows to move a flame, which would move until it hit something in that direction, making sure that the flame touched several symbols within 6 moves. I only wish that game had several more sections that became increasingly more difficult.
This Collectors Edition has Achievements, Match 3, Wallpapers, Concept Art, a Developers Diary, Rocky's Room and Collectible Paw Print Coins, Morphing Objects, Music, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Explore the kingdom of Silverdale in this innovative new match-3 adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
256 of 280 found this review helpful
What A Complex Match 3!
PostedFebruary 11, 2015
pennmom36
fromThe king seems a bit greedy!
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
You're in for a treat with this Match 3 game, the complexity offered makes this top notch entertainment folks. The storyline is fantastic, and beautifully narrated, this is the first Match 3 that made me want to hear more about the story! This is a story about Rivermoor, in it's heyday it was a bustling village that attracted traders from all over, since the war however, it's nothing more than a town left to ruin with a mere three citizens...until you came along to help!
The goal with this M3 game is to collect ancient artifacts to give to the King in exchange for much needed funds, ironically you need to send money back to the King. The board moves around as you make matches in different areas, and you collect inventory items hidden within hay and grass covered tiles, that are used to plow your way through obstacles. Some tiles are blocked with stone and wood, and the artifacts themselves are blocked by stone requiring you to make at least one match next to them. There is a jump map that recharges with each shield you collect and there are even mines to collect resources whenever you make matches next to them. Large matches will give you a glowing tile to explode when matched and there are also treasure chests to open once you find the key. Each upgrade you make to the village will give you a weapon such as a bomb, the bomb is recharged quickly when you match the potion bottles. This is only the beginning, and yes, you can opt to play this game in an Untimed mode, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Plan the perfect Dream Day Wedding for a high rolling couple in a lavish Las Vegas resort. A truly spectacular adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Dream Day Wedding: Viva Las Vegas
PostedFebruary 11, 2015
pennmom36
fromHope they don't lose all their honeymoon money on the slots!
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
The Wedding Planner is off to Las Vegas to plan another beautiful wedding. David is a veterinarian and Kelsey is a registered nurse who met at their local animal shelter and are ready to live the rest of their lives happily ever after. This edition is available in a Timed or Casual setting where their is no race against the clock, however you cannot unlock any special features in the untimed version. If you are a fan of anything dealing with Las Vegas, you're going to love this game, we can only hope that this couple won't opt for an Elvis impersonator to marry them. Instead of collecting bluebirds, you will collect golden dice, you will receive an additional hint for every five dice collected. This game started out with a bang, having to find all of the couples luggage by identifying luggage tags in the lobby. After a few sets of seek and finds, you get to play a mini game, which consists of clever puzzles and matching identical objects, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Plan the ultimate dream day in the Big Apple by hunting for hidden objects in this modern day Adventure.
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhatten
PostedFebruary 10, 2015
pennmom36
fromNYC bound
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
I didn't enjoy this game as well as the others in the Dream Day series. Jenny and Robert have invited you to the big city, to plan two different couples weddings. You choose which couple you want to plan for first, after one is complete you can go back and replay the game planning their wedding as well. If you finish both weddings you will unlock a new chapter in your career. Rachel and Nate are the first couple, Nate works for Robert in the Manhattan branch, Emily and Jason are the second couple, Emily is Jenny's cousin. Each scene has hidden bluebirds to collect that are not on the list, every five bluebirds collected will earn you an extra hint. You can play a mini game after each group of HOP's, you pick a gift and play either Choc-o-matic (connecting pipes) or Party Puzzle, win the game and reveal the registry gift. Play all 6 Mini Games to unlock the honeymoon level.
I don't recommend this game.
Help the Goddess of Creation restore the planet devastated by the God of Chaos.
Overall rating
3
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5
64 of 71 found this review helpful
Creation vs. Chaos
PostedFebruary 10, 2015
pennmom36
fromChaos seems to be everywhere nowadays!
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
The Goddess of Creation is struggling to restore the planet but the God of Chaos, seems to be one step ahead of her causing everything he touches to wither and die. This is a puzzle mosaic game available in a Timed or Untimed mode, which is always a plus when you just want to relax and enjoy your creativeness. On the other hand if you like fast paced games, chaos lends a hand with a race against the clock mode as well! You will earn trophies or achievements as you strive to correctly place the colorful tiles that are added to the board. This isn't a bad game, but it certainly lacks pizazz, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Experience the romance of Regency England, in this sumptuous solitaire game.
Overall rating
4
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5
50 of 64 found this review helpful
Solitaire With Sophistication
PostedFebruary 10, 2015
pennmom36
fromDoes she happen to own glass slippers?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, 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'm leaning on the fence with this solitaire game, there are better solitaire games out there (Chronicles of Emerland, hint, hint) but this game had some unique features that I enjoyed. The story is about a young lady whose dreams of meeting Prince Charming have been sweltered by her brother because he gambled away the family fortune. With no endowment to offer, she may have to settle for her neighbor, a man she does not love, but is willing to marry her anyway. In my opinion, the graphics were horrible, the scenes were boring, and every new scene asks if you want to set it as a wallpaper! This game is available in Normal and Hard, and you can change the mode easily before each new level by clicking on the icon at the bottom of the level map. Solitaire games all seem to offer the same features but as I said before, there are some unique features. Some levels have a key hidden under some of the cards that when exposed must be dragged to the keyhole card in order to unlock that pile. Some cards a regally blocked and require you to collect one King, one Queen and one Jack to unlock cards. There are even cards that have a bow which requires two matches. Another feature I liked was that you had to meet a goal requirement such as making a combo of 8 cards and collecting a special item that will be used to decorate Bella's ballroom. Those special items, fans, ballroom dresses, gloves, portraits, cherubs, harp players etc. are actually the upgrades that can be purchased (some are free) for an extra Undo, 15 % of the cards exposed, removing a card of your choice and other bonuses to make the game a little easier to win a hand. You will earn 3 gold stars for a perfect hand where all cards are removed, 2 silver stars if all cards but one are removed, and a single bronze star if only two cards remain, but you can replay the set or the level anytime. Not the best solitaire game out there but certainly worth a credit, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Create the romance of a lifetime! From the perfect proposal to cutting of the cake, bring this charming adventure to life!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Dream Day Wedding Bella Italia
PostedFebruary 10, 2015
pennmom36
fromHope she says yes
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
Andrew has hired the wedding planner to meet him in Italy where his girlfriend, Isabela is visiting her parents, to help him with his proposal. This is one of the best Dream Day games available with a longer list of items to search for, zoomed in areas with more items to search for and different tasks available. There are some scenes that require you to find items and then click and drag them to the correct location in the scene. One of the tasks was to find 3 dictionaries in order to translate the hidden object list from Italian to English! Each scene has 3 hidden bluebirds that aren't on the list, you will earn an extra hint for every 5 bluebirds you find. You get time added to the clock if you find at least 3 items in a row. there are mini games after a few HOP's such as a maze game or matching two identical wedding rings until you find all available matches, enjoy!
I recommend this game!