pennmom36's Profile
Stat Summary
- 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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Join the League of Mermaids on an amazing Match-3 adventure! Help them recover their treasure and stop the Kraken from destroying their kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
117 of 119 found this review helpful
Stop The Kraken From Rising!
PostedApril 2, 2014
pennmom36
fromPerhaps I should play zen mode
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Excellent sequel of League of Mermaids! If you haven't ever played any "jar of marbles" type of match 3, you are in for a huge treat! On the other hand, if you are a fan of this series, you too are in for a treat because they have added all kinds of obstacles to make this a more challenging game! You can play this game in timed mode or zen mode with the goal of getting 3 stars for each level by reaching the three goals shown on the bottom right of the screen. Some marbles are made of stone and the only way they can be destroyed is with a bonus of some type. There are also marbles covered with seaweed which block the openings until you make a match of the same color above them. Some marbles contain bombs or lightning, when you make a match with those marbles the bonus is released and you can use the bonus marble on your next move to destroy several marbles at once. As you make matches, the meter bar fills up and once full it releases energy that destroys a bunch of leftover marbles. Bravo, I love it, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Blood and Ruby
Use ancient magic, alongside your wits, as you hunt for your missing brother in a haunting city possessed by vampires!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
Blood And Ruby
PostedApril 1, 2014
pennmom36
fromDear Ruby, click to continue...
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
Your brother has sent you a postcard from Venice, he's in some kind of trouble and fortunately he has left several encrypted clues for you to follow. I must say this is an interesting story but the poor, cartoonish graphics and the constant need to read tons of dialog were a huge turnoff for me. This is on the other hand a HOG heaven for people who love mostly hidden object scenes. I didn't like the fact that you would read a dialog box from a character, then you have to wait for more to load (click to continue) read another box etc. Sorry it's just not interesting enough for me.
I don't recommend this game.
It's up to you to build the ultimate restaurant and win the competition! Master recipes and unlock culinary delights from around the globe in Cooking Academy: Restaurant Royale!
Overall rating
3
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5
113 of 118 found this review helpful
I'm Not Impressed
PostedApril 1, 2014
pennmom36
fromCan I be Team Ramsey?
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
This is a Free To Play Time Management game based upon a culinary contest. You start out with an empty room and purchase a cutting board, oven, counter and a table and chair set. You receive a task from a customer, find that recipe and follow the steps required. Each recipe gives you a serving count, a Mastery level, a revenu and skill points of various amounts. You play a mini game such as clicking on a knife to chop radishes or clicking and dragging across a set line to slice carrots, there is a time limit to finish or you won't get skill points. Here's the problem, it's just ho hum, there's really nothing exciting to do. If you are into cooking shows and culinary arts you may enjoy this game.
I recommend this game!
Travel magical lands on a quest to rescue pets from their captor! Follow the villain’s trail by solving puzzles along the way.
Overall rating
5
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5
94 of 101 found this review helpful
Magical Griddlers!
PostedApril 1, 2014
pennmom36
fromI'll save ya little Unicorn!
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 loved this relaxing game of griddlers so much that I will probably buy it. There are 6 rooms which are actually cages that require a certain amount of earned keys to unlock and release various pets contained within. The first room is the Enchanted Forest which needs 60 keys, Golden Sands requires 40 keys, Soaring Island requires 80 keys, Dragon Mountain requires 140 keys, Frozen Hills requires 200 keys, and Black Castle requires 300 keys. There are achievements to earn and some tiles contain coins which can be used to purchase upgrades such as 2 starting hints, the right for a mistake x3 or refill the hints on that level. This game has a good tutorial and the levels progress nicely, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help the professor and his loyal companion fend off hordes of dinosaurs and protect their time machine from being trampled!
Overall rating
5
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5
83 of 88 found this review helpful
Jurassic Tower Defense
PostedApril 1, 2014
pennmom36
fromLeaping lizards, they're quick!
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 only this game had better graphics! I love the dinosaurs, quick runners but easy to kill, slow and steady but harder to kill. This Tower Defense game still has all the usual features, you are defending a time machine instead of a castle but you still choose which weapon to construct on a tower platform. I liked the feature that some of those fast running dinos split off from the crowd and were able to take short cuts along the path, an unexpected attack! Another feature I liked was the fact that midway through a wave a second group of dinosaurs would start coming out through a second entrance which really makes you have to pay full attention throughout. With the dino bones you collect i-volve points to purchase weapons upgrades or even health for your Time Machine. I love the game, love the concept but I think they could have done a better job on the graphics, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Relive the original Farm Fables with new stages, extra stars, Bonus Mode, exciting social features and more!
Overall rating
2
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5
87 of 174 found this review helpful
Frustration Enhanced
PostedMarch 31, 2014
pennmom36
fromI'm so sorry Little Nugget!
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
This game looks as if it could be fun, but looks are deceiving. It took me several minutes just to navigate through pages and try to figure out if I wanted "normal" or not. Then comes a blip of a tutorial telling me not to forget to feed my farm animals or they would die! Before I knew it, my lack of not knowing how to feed my chicken, made him disappear. Did he die? Did he run away to greener pastures? Do I get a second chance to make it up to my little chicken?
I don't recommend this game.
Blood Oath
With no memories of your past life and a never-ending hunger, it’s time to embrace a new life as a vampire in Blood Oath!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Blood Oath
PostedMarch 31, 2014
pennmom36
fromRed, black and blue blood?
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
Dazed and confused you wake to find you're now a vampire, surprise! I will give this game credit for the uniqueness of play. You search around the room to find an item that glows red and when you click on that item it will show you several silhouetted shapes of items you must find to complete that particular task. Items that can be found in your current location will have a sparkling gem above the shape in your inventory bar, you can toggle between several tabs for separate and multiple tasks. You also need to search for cards that give you a mini game to play in your journal which is basically dominos, you will earn a bonus for playing such as 15 seconds less for the hint meter to recharge. Achievements are actually new vampire strengths such as becoming stronger and able to move heavy debris easily. This is actually a very entertaining seek and find vampire adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Pinecreek Hills just keeps getting better! Help the Rangers find lost objects, clean up the park and spot the wildlife.
Overall rating
5
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5
285 of 326 found this review helpful
Step Aside Ranger Rick There's A New Ranger In Town!
PostedMarch 31, 2014
pennmom36
fromDon't feed the bears!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Excellent, Fantastic and entertaining hidden object game for all ages! I am totally blown away by this game, let's begin with the graphics. Extremely likelike, crystal clear sharp HD effect, objects are well proportioned, and are identifiable (well hidden but you should be able to tell what most items are). This game is obviously centered around Pinecreek Hills Park and the rangers who care for the parks and wildlife. You can choose a male or female Park Ranger, and there are two settings, Casual and Challenge, challenge mode has no tutorial, no sparkles etc. You search for hidden listed objects in scenes around the park such as the Rangers Station, Gift Shop, Museum and Sequoia Arch. There is a wooden box on the bottom left that shows you a silhouetted shape of wildlife that you can search for extra points and there may be several to find as indicated by the number. There are also several items not listed that need to be recycled such as cans, bottles and trash so don't forget to look for those items as well. There are some really enjoyable mini games such as flipping several different shaped squares until a complete picture is formed or ring rotation where one ring controls other rings turning as well. Everything about this game is related to wildlife and parks and I for one thoroughly enjoyed it and I think you're going to like it too, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Uncover the truth as Linda goes in search of a legend and winds up fighting for her very survival in this seek-and-find mystery!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 16 found this review helpful
Bigfoot: Legend Or Hoax?
PostedMarch 30, 2014
pennmom36
fromI hear they enjoy beef jerky!
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
A recent slew of Bigfoot sightings has people wondering if a chemical plant is responsible for a Bigfoot hoax to divert attention away from the bad publicity the company is besieged with. You are a reporter assigned to cover this report in your hometown, and you have seen Bigfoot as well! This game has a very interesting story but I just couldn't get into the hidden object scenes. You travel to different areas looking for equipment that you will need and gathering stupid items such as fruit and flower pots. Some items are list finds, some silhouetted shapes and some actual pictures. Some of the items are used in your inventory as tools in order to accomplish a given goal. At times I was at a loss as to what to do next which rarely happens. There are simple mini games such as putting together pieces of a torn up map. In my opinion if the game would have stuck to pertinent items to search for Bigfoot instead of mundane tasks, this would be an excellent game. Perhaps it improves as the game progresses but I didn't finish the demo because it just wasn't exciting enough.
It's time to head north on your next Big City Adventure! Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items around Vancouver, Canada!
Overall rating
4
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5
30 of 32 found this review helpful
Vancouver Adventure Standard Edition
PostedMarch 30, 2014
pennmom36
fromIt's cold!
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
Put on your winter clothes and choose a character, mother father, sister, brother, grandma or grandpa. You will read a postcard that tells you a piece of information about the destination you are headed to and then play a hidden object game in that location. There will be an area in each scene that you can zoom into for more hidden objects. Each scene has hidden coins that give you extra time, extra hints or extra points. This is the first Big Adventure game with an available Collectors Edition with a walkthrough game, wallpapers, screensavers, a bonus game and achievements to earn, enjoy!
I recommend this game!