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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4701
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:February 1, 2025
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An enemy is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 37 found this review helpful
I Fear Change
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromExactly what element is Shadow?
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
Normally I'm a huge fan of Tower Defense game, but this game revamped just about every TD concept I am familiar with, thus it just seemed a bit strange. Basically you anticipate the path the enemy will approach which is indicated by an icon with a countdown timer (if you click this icon sooner you receive more points) This game is not based upon the usual weaponry such as cannons, instead the weapons of choice are elements, Earth, Ice, Fire and Shadow (why shadow is beyond my thought process) You choose which element to build on which available platforms, Stakes,Cold Scissors etc, to keep the enemy from getting to your valuable ore. There are Skeletons, Ice Trolls and Thieves to stop and you receive loot and sometimes ore for each enemy that you stop. With that loot you build the element traps and with the ore you buy cheaper or stronger defenses or miscellaneous items such as more health or a higher starting budget. The graphics are good and the game is entertaining but just unfamiliar, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The shadow of the Jabberwocky, a terrifying fantasy creature glides above Wonderland! Help Alice restore peace and harmony back to the land!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
I Can Honestly Say This Game Is Educational :)
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromInteresting fact: the Cheshire cat scared me when I was a kid and I wouldn't watch the rest of the movie.
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
This game is actually similar to Les Miserables mostly because of the "Interesting Facts" that are given in abundance throughout the game. Anytime you click on the smiling Cheshire Cat faces that are located just about everywhere, even in the Hidden Object Scenes, a pop up window appears enlightening you with a fun fact about Lewis Carroll the author of the famous novel and his inspirations about Alice In Wonderland, as well as other insights about this famous character (Alice is a real person BTW) You aren't going to be sitting on the edge of your computer chair playing for hours just to find out what happens next and the graphics won't blow your socks off either, but there are plenty of bright colors and cute animals to keep you fairly interested in the game.
You are either going to love the challenge of the Hidden Object Scenes, or hate the frustration it causes, either way I have to admit the devs did a fantastic job blending items into the scenery so that it looks natural. Some items are partially hidden, other items are just so well blended that even I had trouble finding items and will admit I used the hint button on a few items. This game has a feature that hasn't been done in a while that will actually help you find hidden objects, you can click and zoom into the scene easily with your mouse. Personally I hated the repetitive soundtrack during the HOS, always the same track which seemed to get way too loud and just got annoying. The mini games were actually fun, and not too difficult such as clicking on paint cans two at a time to try to remember where the matching color is.
This game had many features that I enjoyed, but many that I just didn't like such as having to click and drag the inventory items to the correct location rather than clicking once to pick up and a second time to place the item. I didn't feel that there was enough areas of interest in each scene, and it seemed as though the game was unorganized with a hodgepodge mixture of tasks, but on the other hand isn't that what Alice In Wonderland is all about?
I recommend this game!
Solve the mystery that spooked a young girl into silence!
Overall rating
5
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5
115 of 135 found this review helpful
The Flatsbury Curse Strikes Again
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromDo you still think the curse is rubbish Lord Flatsbury?
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 Flatsbury's certainly have had their fair share of curses, Agnes Flatsbury fell to her death, Catherine took her own life, Francis and three of his wives died under mysterious circumstances, Robert was chased by a hound into the swamps, Mary died in a fire, Eugene fell to his death, Laura vanished after her husband Eugene's death, Stuart drowned, Elizabeth succomed to fever and now Lord and Lady Flatsbury have mysteriously vanished, their youngest daughter Jessica was the only person in the Castle and she's too frightened to talk!
The graphics are exceptional, detailed, clear and realistic. The Hidden Object Scenes are what sets this game apart from most others. There are progressive, interactive finds where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape, then use that item back into the scene which exposes the next item and so forth. There are scenes where you return items previously found and each returned item will reveal a code that will unlock a cabinet and reveal the final item. Another scene requires you to find parts to a lamp in the correct order and when you turn the lamp on, shapes are projected from the lamp. When you find all of the shapes you will receive three moons to place on the lamp to reveal a secret compartment for the final item as well. Mini games range from finding codes to use, replicating the positions shown on puppets, and even building a replica Flatsbury Castle.
This is one of the most professional games I have played in a long time, and either the Collectors Edition or the Standard edition are sure bets for solid entertainment, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
In this latest installment of Imperial Island, accompany Emperor Omadan on an exciting journey through uncharted lands in search of his son - Prince Caleb.
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Not As Good As The First But Still Top Notch
PostedSeptember 11, 2014
pennmom36
fromWhy is the Shrimp the same size as a Palm Tree?
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
Match 3 fans you can play this game in Casual for a relaxing game or choose Timed mode to get the blood pumping! There are many of the same features as in Empire, such as making matches below Airplanes, Ships and Carts, and then filling them by making matches of a specific item. The object of this game is to complete tasks given for each level, by swapping tiles to make a match 3 or more.
There are Chests filled with gold that will give you a reward once they drop to the bottom of the board, Jellyfish that need to be freed by destroying tiles next to them, tiles that are Icy, Sandy and made of stone that can be destroyed by making matches next to them, Chained tiles with single and double chains requiring a match next to them either once for single twice for double chains, and Keyholes that need a match next to them to unlock a hidden playing field.
As you progress through the levels you will earn different bonuses that will appear on the board each time you make a match of 4 or larger. There are Bombs that blast an area within 1 cell from the center, Silver Lightning that will burn a cross formation of 3 cells, Directional Arrows that shoot 3 cells in the direction of the arrows, White Sparks that will allow you to use your bonuses, and several variations such as Combo mode that will allow you to quickly match 3 or more of the same type of tiles for 10 seconds which will give you a box of dynamite. Other bonuses or tools that you can access and choose where and when to use are Hammers to remove any one specific tile, Magic Balls which add random bonuses onto the board, Shuffles which mix up all the tiles and relocates them, and a Collector that collects all the chips from the board of the same kind.
This game comes with a book of Secrets as well: Try to destroy tiles at the bottom first which will cause chain reactions and destroy tiles at the top as well: Move the Carts, Airplanes and Ships to the bottom quickly, then clear chained and blocked tiles: Construct new buildings which will give you new, more valuable tiles for resources: Charge the bonus meter before completing a level if possible: The faster you complete a level, the more bonus resources you will earn for the remaining time. I think I've covered all the basics so get your Match 3 game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Diva's dark talent claims another victim – can you stop her before the curtain falls?
Overall rating
4
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5
115 of 160 found this review helpful
Maestro Please, Pick Up The Pace
PostedSeptember 11, 2014
pennmom36
fromSo much for R.I.P
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
Great game, it just seemed to drag at times. The opening trailer was actually fantastic, ghostly figures searching the cemetery sensing the Diva's presence. Once they have found her grave the lid of the coffin bursts open revealing at first a skeleton who morphs into a beautiful Diva, "We're giving you back your life" Now the Diva travels around for eternity singing so beautifully to her mesmerized fans, stealing their life essence for her survival! The opera has come to your town detective, and Kate and her family are trapped inside the opera house, can you save them before it's too late?
You will team up with a young man who tells you that he is one of many "knowing ones" and equips you with a medallion that can destroy evil forces. The problem is, the crystals that activate the medallion need replaced after every use, the knowing one has hidden the crystals throughout the city behind a specific symbol. This game also has collectible items to find, which doesn't make sense to me, pianos, street lamps, statues and other random items which will decorate your virtual city. Some inventory items have moving gears above them which means that that item needs repaired or combined with another item.
The Hidden Object Scenes were very entertaining, ranging from finding multiples of a single item to progressive interactions where you find items that match the silhouetted shapes and then use those items back into the scene which will reveal the next item and so forth. You can switch to a matching pairs game where you flip two tokens over a time trying to locate the exact matches. I also thought the mini games were good such as interacting with a toy opera house play, or using arrows to slide tokens around using the other tokens as bumpers until all tokens are in their matching slots.
This Collector's Edition has music, concept art, wallpapers, screensavers, movies, puzzles, hidden object games, a built in strategy guide, achievements and a bonus chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Unleash the awesome power of nature in Weather Lord: In Pursuit of the Shaman!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 22 found this review helpful
Let There Be Rain! (Sunshine too)
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
pennmom36
fromWow, those rain clouds sure do the job!
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
If you like Time Management games you're in for a treat with this somewhat relaxing game. As with most TM games you must complete the tasks that are shown at the bottom of the screen within a specific amount of time to earn a gold, silver or bronze medal. You will need to harvest pumpkins for food, chop trees for wood to construct buildings, clear paths, repair bridges, and hire workers and warriors to defeat the enemy. Once you have depleted pumpkin patches or trees, you need to control the weather, yep, click and drag the rain clouds onto the area and let it rain! You can click and drag the sun as well to dry up swamps etc.
There are 25 different achievements or awards to earn and there are 9 buildings to construct, such as wagons, forges, sun towers, houses, gems, sawmills, wind towers, thunder towers, and mills. There are 12 different heros you will meet, Maximus the main hero, Korhy, Inferno, Shrapnel, Jim the Ogre, Jarag Khonak, the Water warrior, the Air warrior, the Thunder warrior, the Sun warrior, the Library guard and the Oracle of the Tree of Knowledge, to keep the game interesting, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Save your daughter from a mysterious mirror-hopping monster!
Overall rating
3
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5
36 of 47 found this review helpful
I Have A Shattered Image Of Nevertales
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
pennmom36
fromIs Tale world anything like Toon world, that would explain the graphics.
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 didn't hesitate to purchase the Collector's Edition of the Original Nevertales, however after playing the demo of Shattered Image in both the Collector's and this Standard Edition, I haven't been convinced enough to want to purchase this game. The graphics in the first Nevertales was phenomenal, this game however has what I call cartoonish graphics as if no effort was put into detail, and then someone decided to douse each scene with an extra dose of pink!
With that being said, the cute little baby, Alice that was left on your doorstep in the last game (who rested quietly amongst the inventory items between the car keys and the wrench) has just turned 12! Alice has shown great potential as a "traveler" her power to travel to other worlds, much greater than that of her parents, Belle and Pierre. Alice uses mirrors instead of books as portals and when earthquakes begin to rock the house, you know something terrible has happened to Alice, can you save her in time?
Alice is able to communicate with you through the mirrors in her dollhouse, so everytime you find furnishings for a room in the dollhouse, Alice will write a message upon the mirror from beyond! There are still features in this game that are the same such as mini HOS where you find 7 mirror fragments hidden throughout the room as well as finding 2 sets of symbols hidden in a storybook each time a paragraph is narrated which pertains to the background story. You will be able to travel to Maria's bookworld Island in Neverworld for some insight and help in your search for Alice which is a great way to tie the two games together IMO. There are inventory items that will need other inventory items combined or the item itself needs repaired and you can opt to either show which items require this extra step with a + sign indicator (in custom setting)
I have to give kudos to the Hidden Object Scenes, they are just as unique as the last game. Some are silhouetted shape finds requiring you to find 2 of each shape pictured such as 2 angels or 2 bugs, finding the parts to a mechanical gnome as shown on a blueprint and then assembling the gnome, and even one HOS in a well, where each item you find on the list is automatically placed on a board that is attached to a pulley system with a bucket at the bottom of the well. As the items on the board start to accumulate and become heavier, the board lowers and the bucket comes to the surface of the well which has the final listed item, shears! The mini games range from replicating symbols by connecting the dots, to a memory game that allows Pierre to climb out of a ravine. At first there are only 4 tokens to memorize, you will see the images briefly and the tokens are then flipped over and you need to match pairs of images such as 2 boots and 2 ropes, eventually there are 8 tokens to remember.
The Collector's Edition has morphing objects in the HOS, collectible puzzle pieces, music, art, wallpapers, bonus HOS and mini games, a Treasure Hunt game that unlocks a Tower defense game, a strategy guild built in and a Bonus game about Pierre's past. This isn't a bad game, there are a lot of entertaining features, but in my opinion it didn't live up to my expectations of the original Nevertales, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
When entering another's dreams, you'll have to play by a different set of rules.
Overall rating
3
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5
71 of 84 found this review helpful
Am I Dreaming?
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
pennmom36
fromEnter their dreams and set an alarm clock, that'll work right?
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
Put on your thinking cap because this story is all over the place, I'm not even sure I'm awake! When your sister Mia suddenly stops writing you letters about her teaching position at a private boarding school, you pack your bags and fire up the ole Studebaker and head for the Boarding school. Personally I would have called her first, anyway as you reach the summit near the school, a dark apparition with glowing red eyes causes you to swerve, slow down is my advice. You wake up at the bottom of a ravine and the first thing you notice is the Studebaker (I really have no idea what kind of car she actually had) mangled and car parts everywhere, the good news? There isn't a scratch on you, this must be your lucky day! As you make your way through the briars and thickets, you come across a hut in the middle of nowhere, this certainly is your lucky day! Tah dah...there's your sister standing all warm and cozy in the living room, but wait, she tells you that you're only dreaming and that it's not easy to escape the dream world, but she's going to help you do just that. (does she really want to wake up, that car accident looked painful) Next thing you know she's at the boarding school listening to the head mistress sob pathetically about an epidemic (epidemic!! it's a little late now don't you think) Turns out Mia and her students fell asleep last week and never woke up, nobody knows how to wake them up. Once you find the master key you open Mia's door, yep she's asleep and bam! you're asleep too, nite nite. You wake up and you're right back where you started from next to the ole Studebaker which somehow ended up at the bottom of a teeny tiny puddle of water? So at this point, I have no idea whether I'm awake or asleep, I thought I was awake the first time but Mia tells me I wasn't, so am I dreaming?
The demo stops abruptly after you fix two broken statues who invite you to join them with a promise that the evil entity cannot enter this realm. Eventually you will enter the dreams of the students and try to defeat the entity responsible, and if all goes well, save your sister Mia, or at the very least wake her up. The story is a good story, it's just not very focused. The introductory video was very well done, leading me to believe the graphics would be decent, I was disappointed to find this wasn't the case. The graphics aren't horrible, but they certainly can't compare to an exclusive, original BF game. There isn't much to do in each scene, you will be lucky to pick up one inventory item and either a puzzle to eventually solve or a hidden object scene. There aren't any voiceovers just dialog boxes to read but the soundtracks aren't bad. The inventory bar is pretty basic, the icons aren't even labeled, gears are for the main menu, an amulet for the hint button, the compass simply shows you directional arrows of the available paths you can take.
The Hidden Object Scenes are pretty basic with no frills attached, no interactions, just listed items to find or pictures of items to find. Some of the scenes are repeated which is something I hate because it's boring a second time around, especially when it was less than 5 minutes ago. The mini games were really just variations of puzzles, sliding tiles around by using an empty space as you complete a picture, or placing stained glass puzzle pieces together in the form of an owl. This game isn't a total waste of time, it has it's entertainment value, but BF has certainly got us all spoiled, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Family Portrait
A father returns home to find his children missing - all but one, who refuses to say a word...
Overall rating
5
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5
22 of 30 found this review helpful
The Family Portrait Might Have A Few Less Family Members Now
PostedSeptember 9, 2014
pennmom36
fromRelax, I'm sure the ghosts are taking care of the children
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 have finally arrived at your new castle, the Grofford Estate, it's been a long business trip and you are certainly looking forward to a relaxing evening with Elizabeth and the kids. Unfortunately that's not happening tonight, you probably should have investigated the castle before buying it because there is a restless spirit roaming the castle, and the portraits seem to be coming to life! The children were deciding which book to read in the vast library when they discovered a hidden passage just behind the bookshelves, naturally they explored and found a portrait that began glowing, which unleashed an evil entity. Brandon, William and Anna are missing, Leia however managed to grab the book that opened the hidden passage and she ran for her life! (each man/woman for himself is my motto in any ghostly situation!)
As mom tries to comforts Leia, you quickly scoop up the family cat, Mr. Jenkins and the two of you set off to rescue the missing children from the man who painted these cursed portraits that have a mind of their own. The Collector's Edition has hidden coins throughout the game which can be used to buy and decorate Mr. Jenkins humble kitty abode, and achievements to earn as well, but neither are available in this Standard Edition. This is a game that has a ton of gadgets and locks to tinker with, and a lot of inventory items to pick up and repair, which is a feature I love, some games have very little to do in each scene which can become boring after a while, but not this game! You will also notice that all kinds of items can be interacted with, it has nothing to do with the game just kind of fun, I actually kept petting the horse just to see him spook!
There weren't too many hidden object scenes, but they are very well done and every HOS has a somewhat lengthy puzzle to complete such as a triangle puzzle where you switch tiles that are next to each other until the triangle piece is in the correct place. The puzzles were so engrossing that I forgot it was an HOS! There are list finds and Fragmented finds in the same HOS and one HOS required you to find the clothes to a doll and dress her in a specific order. There are very entertaining mini games and puzzles, some with newer concepts that include, pendants to drag until each one is on a separate square horizontally and vertically, and cube puzzles to rotate to complete a picture but when you rotate one cube, others move as well, just to name a few.
The graphics are simply gorgeous, the characters are very realistic, and even the animals are lifelike which usually isn't the case in most games. The game itself is well produced and obvious that the devs spent a lot of time on the production of this game. The Collectors Edition comes with a Bonus game, bonus match 3, developers diary, concept art, a kitty playroom, achievements, wallpapers, music and of course a built in strategy guide, I think you will be happy with either edition, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Control the power of magical cards and defeat the Ice Queen before the land is sealed in eternal winter.
Overall rating
5
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5
124 of 142 found this review helpful
Solitaire Worthy Of 5 Stars (Maybe Even 6)
PostedSeptember 9, 2014
pennmom36
fromIce spiders give a whole new meaning to arachnophobia!
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 love solitaire games where the goal is to play a card either higher or lower than the face card shown and I even enjoyed the change of locations with a storyline. The Ice Queen has awoken from a 1000 year slumber and apparently she woke up on the wrong side of the bed because she is angry and vengeful and has turned the entire Kingdom into an icy eternal winter. Once again the Princess must save the Kingdom by defeating the Ice Queen before everything and everyone freezes eternally!
Corvus the beautiful white raven is back and serves as your Chronicler once again, as well as the Frog who lounges quietly upon a wild card until you require his services. You will eventually add 4 more people on your team such as Tommen who is a thief that collects the clubs, when you click on his portrait, he will remove any face up card. The Fortune Teller will start the journey by giving you a deck of magical cards, some contain Gold to use in the shop, some contain Rubies that are used to activate your Royal Amulet to thaw out frozen cards.
Once you collect enough Gold you can buy bonus cards such as The Sword of Glory which removes any face up card, the Spear of Destiny which randomly opens two face down cards, the Wheel of Time which gives you one more undo (you automatically get one undo per game) the Book of Knowledge which allows you to see the top card in the deck, the Ruby Key which unlocks a card on the board, and the Runes of Wealth which is a medallion that will set the initial multiplier to 1.2. When you make combos of 5 cards, the multiplier will be activated, the longer the combo the higher the multiplier goes which means more Gold earned. If you are a fan of this type of solitaire, you really need to check this game out, it'll have you hooked in no time at all, enjoy!
I recommend this game!