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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4700
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:January 15, 2025
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Dive into the world's greatest Mahjong tournament and emerge a master!
Overall rating
4
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5
95 of 100 found this review helpful
World Contest Blah Blah Blah
PostedApril 7, 2014
pennmom36
fromAgain!?
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
Okay, as a fan of Mahjong, even I have to say "how many different names can you call this re-vamped same ole same ole Mahjong"? It's not a bad game, it's just the exact same as the several other Mahjong games that have been released over the last few months. The only advise I can offer is to pick one of these games with a theme you enjoy, this one is a classic asian themed game. There are 6 rooms with aproximately 30 levels total. You can choose from 3 different tiles but honestly all 3 are kind of bland. There are 12 trophies or achievements to earn. The goal is to get 3 stars on each level the first star is is earned for removing all of the gold tiles, the second star is earned for getting a predetermined amount of points, the third star is earned for completing the level in a predetermined amount of moves. Each game has a different set of numbers according to the difficulty of the level. When you remove the silver tiles you will get another shuffle bonus and if you click on the eagle icon the available tiles are lit and the others dimmed. As I said before this game is exactly like the other Mahjong games in every way except the theme, personally I liked the pirate theme and the dragon themed games the best, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Explore the Mystery Unicorn Castle and save Sophie from the Beastmaster in this exciting HOPA game!
Overall rating
5
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5
152 of 165 found this review helpful
Unicorns vs. Giant Rats
PostedApril 6, 2014
pennmom36
fromUnicorns....prepare for battle!
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
Don't let the title fool ya, plenty of dark forces in this game of good vs. evil. As you search for Sophie within the dark and mysterious wall of Unicorn Castle, you will be given Karmic Choices which will affect the outcome of the game at some point. You will get this opportunity as you speak to the spirits of the castle, do you help these restless spirits or shrug your shoulders and tell them you're too busy? You will also get to choose how you react towards scorpions and piranhas, do you take the gentle approach or squash those ugly creatures? (I chose the opposite from CE to see the difference!) Another cool feature this game has is with the hint button, if you use the hint button, you will need to catch a plasma ball when it appears in order to use another hint. The hidden object scenes are interactive list finds, you find a pan of water, put the pan on the burner, find an egg, place the egg into the pan to get a boiled egg! If you randomly click on a HOS, magic ruins will appear that require you to trace the symbol to unlock the scene again. There are a lot of mini games, none of which are difficult such as placing the correct number of wires leading to light bulbs in order to light them up. Sit back and relax, choose a side, good/evil moral/sinful/ right/wrong unicorn/rats and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Save your sister from Bluebeard’s Castle in this incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Bluebeard's Castle
PostedApril 5, 2014
pennmom36
fromI don't want to be Mrs. Bluebeard!
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
Bluebeard had married your sister and she fears that Bluebeard's previous wives are locked in a room she has been forbidden to see (thats an open invitation in my opinion) Now you are searching this mysterious castle for your missing sister, is it too late? I must admit that I played the newest Bluebeard:Son of Heartless first, and enjoyed the game so much that I had to go back to the beginning, and I love this game just as much! There are so many mini games and hidden object games to play, one after another. The hidden object scenes are a mixture of "find 15 hat pins" and hidden list finds. When you click on the listed word such as butterfly, a silhouetted shape of the butterfly you are looking for is displayed on the hint icon, if you click on the hint itself it will show you where this item is hidden. There are a ton of mini games and puzzles, most require you to find all the missing pieces throughout the castle before playing the game. There are simple puzzles like putting mirror fragments together or placing 7 Nymphs into their correct places on a serpent fountain, if you click on the serpents head an outline will appear to help you figure out which Nymph goes where. This is a simple game with a good story and plenty of entertainment, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enter the enchanted realm of the Snow Kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
199 of 236 found this review helpful
The Golden Apple Of Opportunity
PostedApril 5, 2014
pennmom36
fromDid I miss the part where hunter saves lonely girl, girl saves lonely hunter?
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
Concerned for the starving people of the Sky Kingdom, King Henry agrees to a golden deal with a mysterious cloaked man. The King must follow specific guidelines for planting and nurturing this Tree of golden leaves, and in exchange the Queen will pick a Golden apple that will appear in 18 years to give back to this Icy stranger (Don't eat that apple!). Fast forward to present day and rescue a damsel in distress, and fall in love with Adele the most beautiful woman in the Kingdom! Everything is going well until a strange gift arrives at your door, a gift with powerful magic. In an instance Adele is trapped inside this gift, a snow globe of the Sky Kingdom.
What a treat we have with this Dark Strokes edition. There are 12 magical scrolls to collect, 35 hidden snowflakes, Achievements to earn and even 10 Magic objects to find in hidden object games! You will find and name a baby Lynx that will help you as you try to find someone to break the snow globe spell and free Adele (on the plus side she's much more portable that way) You will also find a Slideshow theater and as you come across slides you get bits and pieces of the Kings deal with the devil, it's really an interesting plot that makes you want to hear more! This game is a fantasy themed game, and I think the devs tried hard to reach demographics of both male and female gamers. I never really thought about the fact that most of these games are targeted for women until one of my favorite reviewers stated how excited he was that a recent game was from a male perspective! Now I feel guilty when I love the glitter, unicorns and Prince Charming:) The Hidden Object Scenes start out with finding missing outlined pieces by opening drawers etc. until the item is complete. then we move on to finding several musical instruments. Don't worry, there are still the classic list find objects, some requiring slight interactions such as picking up a key and using the key to open a lock. (don't forget to look for magic or beyond objects) The mini games are pretty easy in my opinion, my favorite game was riding the horse to the Kingdom. It's not a new game by any means but I could have ridden that path all day. The object was to guide the horse by zig zagging through debris on the 3 lane road as the horse moved faster and faster. Another game I enjoyed was throwing snowballs at warlocks that popped up on stage without hitting the Princess who also popped up. I can't think of anything negative with this game it seems they put in the kitchen sink as well, enjoy!
What a treat we have with this Dark Strokes edition. There are 12 magical scrolls to collect, 35 hidden snowflakes, Achievements to earn and even 10 Magic objects to find in hidden object games! You will find and name a baby Lynx that will help you as you try to find someone to break the snow globe spell and free Adele (on the plus side she's much more portable that way) You will also find a Slideshow theater and as you come across slides you get bits and pieces of the Kings deal with the devil, it's really an interesting plot that makes you want to hear more! This game is a fantasy themed game, and I think the devs tried hard to reach demographics of both male and female gamers. I never really thought about the fact that most of these games are targeted for women until one of my favorite reviewers stated how excited he was that a recent game was from a male perspective! Now I feel guilty when I love the glitter, unicorns and Prince Charming:) The Hidden Object Scenes start out with finding missing outlined pieces by opening drawers etc. until the item is complete. then we move on to finding several musical instruments. Don't worry, there are still the classic list find objects, some requiring slight interactions such as picking up a key and using the key to open a lock. (don't forget to look for magic or beyond objects) The mini games are pretty easy in my opinion, my favorite game was riding the horse to the Kingdom. It's not a new game by any means but I could have ridden that path all day. The object was to guide the horse by zig zagging through debris on the 3 lane road as the horse moved faster and faster. Another game I enjoyed was throwing snowballs at warlocks that popped up on stage without hitting the Princess who also popped up. I can't think of anything negative with this game it seems they put in the kitchen sink as well, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Anna confront her destiny! After her father is murdered, Anna’s future is thrust upon her in Bloodline of the Fallen!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
Hodge Podge Of Pure Fun!
PostedApril 4, 2014
pennmom36
fromHey, some of those book titles weren't obvious!
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 cannot believe this game has such poor ratings, it's quite simply the best mixture of hidden objects and puzzles I have ever played! This is a hidden object game about the tragedies Anna Tremblay experiences after publishing a book about her fathers prior involvement with a cult. Good story line but this game is all about the hodge podge mixture of games. I knew it was different right from the beginning when you are tasked with finding listed symbols and then various items whilst being held captive in a cults illusion of captivity. As you found items belonging to Anna's father, the "illusion" of your captivity waned until you were no longer under the cults spell. That's just the beginning, there are objects of importance in some scenes (don't forget to look for them) that shimmer in their environment which will recover any hints that you use. I was so impressed with the variety of HOS, some were just the normal listed items to find within a scene, some hidden objects were written in books and included words, symbols and sketches. The HOS I enjoyed the most was using a lit torch to find several animals and not only was it challenging because of the darkness, but you had to find the animal that was in the same position as the picture, there may be 5 flying bats but the correct pick is the bat with it's wings down not up for example. There were also a ton of mini games or puzzles as well, such as finding the correct animal tracks that match the pictures shown one at a time with 7-8 different tracks being made at the same time. The game I liked the best was one I haven't seen before. The inventory list would give the title of several books in a library scene. You would first choose the category from Science, History, Languages and Mythology, and then search through the bookshelves with a magnifying glass until you found the correct title, and then you had to click on that title. There was another HOS that was similar to that game where you had to find multiple safari animals, 3 elephants 4 giraffes etc. with a camera and click to take a picture of each animal. Don't go by the bad reviews on this game, keep an open mind and give it a try, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The seven deadly sins have plunged peaceful Riddlestone into chaos! Rescue the royal family and save their people from destruction.
Overall rating
5
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5
188 of 216 found this review helpful
Seven Deadly Sins
PostedApril 4, 2014
pennmom36
fromWhy is it that the other sins didn't seem as bad as Gluttony?
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
Queen Olivia has asked for your help detective, how do you defeat seven deadly sins in flesh and blood? The Rockwood Dynasty has ruled the town of Riddlestone for ages, but the Royal Family isn't impervious to sin either, jealousy, pride and wrath have bestowed the young Prince's souls and Princess Anna has sipped the sweet wine of greed transforming her into a monster! Is there anyway to stop the ugly faces of sin? This is a very professional game with plenty to do in each location. The hidden object games are interactive list finds where you have interactions such as finding a ring and placing the ring into a box. There are a ton of mini games such as painting the royal family portrait, stacking weights to balance scales or matching a similar white tile with a black tile by association pictures like a feather and ink. My favorite mini game was selecting tiles with several arrows pointing in different directions with the goal to pass through all tiles without hitting a dead end or no more moves. I think this Standard Edition is a good value if you don't care about collectibles or achievements, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Puzzle your way through Fill-A-Pix or Pic-A-Pix on your quest to restore the Great Tapestries and save Mysteria from darkness!
Overall rating
5
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5
111 of 119 found this review helpful
Puzzeling Puzzles
PostedApril 3, 2014
pennmom36
fromHuh?
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
WOW, I think I overloaded my brain on this perplexing Fill-A-Cross puzzle! It's different that's for sure. I'm not even going to pretend that I have this type of puzzle figured out, but I'm almost there:) Let's start with the Pic Cross game, that's a no brainer. I wasn't as thrilled with this mosaic game as with some of the more recent one's released. The reason for my lack of enthusiasm is more of an annoyance simply because I don't like the fact that the X'd or crossed out tiles fade out after being crossed. I have a learning disability and visuals help so that's probably only going to be my opinion, otherwise it's a good mosaic, pic cross, griddler game with the normal grid formation.
Now for the perplexing Fill-A-Cross, it sounds so benign right? Well no, actually, although the tutorial is pretty thorough, you will be thrown to the wolves after just a few assisted games. The basic foundation of the game is to correctly choose the numerical patterns by filling in the surrounding and adjacent tiles with the correct amount as well as the correct color. An example would be the number 9 in red would have the solution of a 3 X 3 square. Once you fill in the correct tiles of one color you will switch to the next color and the first set of colors and numbers will fade, you cannot overlap, the red tiles can't be put on a tile in which a green tile should be and so forth. I know that reading all of the reviews is probably counter productive because it's nearly impossible to describe this game in writing, however, it's a really entertaining game for anyone who calls themselves a puzzle geek, and with 100 games of Fill-A-Cross and another 100 Pic-Cross games, you're surely going to be entertained for a long time, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Ghostly warnings in the water are terrifying a grieving family. What's causing them, and what really happened to Julia White?
Overall rating
5
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5
191 of 224 found this review helpful
FEAR FOR SALE.....One Drop At A Time!
PostedApril 3, 2014
pennmom36
fromA corn eating crab!
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
Your skills as paranormal journalist will be put to the test on this case, for something, someone is able to manipulate the water. Julia White witnessed something at the hydro-electric plant but never made it back alive to report her findings! Now she is desperately trying to warn her family of the eminent danger from beyond, who or what killed Julia White and why is her entire family at risk?.......There are ton's of extra's on this Fear For Sale, 36 Beyond objects to find as well as a bunch of achievements available to earn. If you love games with collectibles you are in for a huge treat because there are 7 different types of collectibles, and there are several items available in each category. There are Spa Gift Basket items, Make Up Essentials, Heirloom jewelry, Afternoon Tea items, Greenville souvenirs, Conchologist (shells) and Antique Dolls to collect! The Hidden Object Scenes are interactive such as picking up bouquets of different colored flowers and placing them on top of the matching colored gnomes heads that are actually flower pots. If you don't like HOS, there is a jigsaw puzzle available instead. I haven't come across any difficult mini games yet, most are easy and most are fun. The game I liked the best was sliding tiles along a grid and using other tiles to block their paths until the tiles line up and into their correct slots. You will receive a Conch shell from the beyond that will allow you to manipulate water, removing water from some areas and even to put out fires. Every collectible you find and every beyond object gives you points so you can compete against friends but I can't see that happening, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Blood Ties
Unearth hundreds of items in beautiful and unique locations throughout the city to uncover the dark mysteries of a secret society in this hidden object game.
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Blood Ties
PostedApril 2, 2014
pennmom36
fromMom, Dad, meet my new boyfriend, he's 450 years old!
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
Vicki Nelson is an ex-cop private investigator who has teamed up with a 450 year old vampire, Henry Fitzroy, to solve the paranormal case of several members of the Hellfire organization. Although this story sounds very intriguing it is basically just a Hidden Object Game with a story attached. But, it is a really good Hidden Object Game. Each "case" or missing person investigation requires that several areas be investigated with a certain amount of items to be found in each scene. The objects are well hidden, not too small, and just the right amount of darkness to give it a challenge without making it frustrating. If you're a HOG fan you're going to love this game, if you are looking for a more interactive game where you use inventory items to solve the case, this is not for you, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
In the cutthroat restaurant business, it’s eat or be eaten! Do you have what it takes to be hotter than the competition?
Overall rating
3
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5
89 of 94 found this review helpful
DinerMania Isn't Very Dashing!
PostedApril 2, 2014
pennmom36
fromMy whole family rides bikes, we must be evil gangsters too!
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 agree with the other reviewers that the mechanics of this game are a bit rough at times, not very user friendly. With that being said, the graphics are not bad. It's difficult to get into this game and I'm not sure what it is that prevents that. Perhaps because it's difficult to multitask at times, or just a lack of exciting products, either way I believe this game will be adored by some and loathed by others or in my case, I'm taking the middle ground on this one because it does have value, does have an entertainment factor, it's just not an over the top, gotta play just one more level kind of game. Customers enter the restaurant and you must click on that customer, click on a table, click to take their order, click to place the order with the cook and depending on what the customer ordered, click that dish and add whatever spices they want added to their dish. Now there are biker gangs that we don't want dining here so we add a ton of pepper to their dish so they will leave! (seems unethical?) With the money you earn you can buy upgrades, more tables, chairs, ovens etc. and you also need to purchase refills for your spices.
I don't recommend this game.