pennmom36's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4712
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 24, 2025
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3 Cards to Dead Time
Use your powers of observation and deduction to unlock glimpses of events from the past and solve an 80 year old mystery!
Overall rating
5
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5
28 of 32 found this review helpful
Great Sequel To 3 Cards To Midnight!
PostedJanuary 28, 2014
pennmom36
fromShe should just stay on that boat!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
Again I don't consider this a hidden object game but this is a great adventure with "out of the box thinking". The mystery continues with Daniel, Sydney, Jess and her adoptive parents, could her mother be trying to contact her from beyond? Each hidden object scene gives you 9 mistakes total before having to start the scene over. In this edition you are to find items that "come in 3's" or "items on tarot cards" and some will have you finding items that are associated together such as chess pieces, kings, jacks and even a knight for example. When a puzzle piece appears you are given a mini game to complete and I must say they aren't exactly easy and most are lengthy. One mini game showed pictures of the characters and you had to take several amulets representing love, female, relatives etc.and place them over the pictures in order to find the connections. After that you needed to place those same amulets over personal items to deduce whom the items belonged and so forth (truth be told I ended up skipping this one) The only complaint I have is with the constant interruptions of video and voice overs telling bits and pieces of this very interesting saga, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
3 Cards to Midnight
Jess Silloway has just woken up and does not remember the last few weeks. Help Jess remember the past using mystical tarot cards.
Overall rating
5
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5
33 of 36 found this review helpful
Unusual Game
PostedJanuary 28, 2014
pennmom36
fromOkay momma I'll stay put on the giant luxury boat, if you insist!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
I don't think this game qualifies for a hidden object game, items aren't really hidden, but it is a different game with out of the box thinking. Some players won't like the fact that the story is given in bits and pieces, constantly interrupting game play, but it is a mysterious story in which you do want to learn more and more. Strange things are happening to Jess now that she has turned 30 and she doesn't know how she ended up in a dark room with a strange and mysterious man who is having her recall all of her memories one tarot card at a time. Jess will give you 3 key words for each area to investigate such as sugar, day, and key. Then you search the room for items that connect such as sugar/pie D/day and key/chain. Some words go before the key word some after and there are boxes on either side with a specific amount to fill. You are allowed 9 mistakes and 6 hints per area before you have to start over. The mini games are good, I liked the crossword puzzle where you had to put zodiac names in the correct slots so that a correctly spelled word is achieved in the horizontal and lighted up slot. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo
Help Captain Nemo's three captives escape from the Nautilus in 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
4
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5
45 of 47 found this review helpful
Legend Of The Steel Sea Monster!
PostedJanuary 28, 2014
pennmom36
fromAbandon ye sea legs for good!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played the entire demo and found this game to be entertaining enough to hold my interest. The tutorial does an excellent job and the hidden object scenes were a mixture of list finds and finding the object that matches the silhouetted shape. The scenes were different each time and some of the scenes required you to interact with the inventory such as finding and using scraps found in the sea to construct a raft. Mini games were available such as organizing books on the shelves to reflect a spectrum of colors from greens into blues. You could find hidden stars to recharge hints with a maximum of 6 and there were controls that allowed you to zoom in and scan the room for items. I actually liked this adventure aboard the Nautilus, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Hoyle Illusions Mahjongg
Enjoy a wide variety of tile sets, myriad levels, beautiful environments, layout variations and much more in this new and exciting Mahjongg Adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 68 found this review helpful
There's No Illusion Here!
PostedJanuary 28, 2014
pennmom36
fromOne, Two, Three And Poof!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
Another great Mahjongg Game with a mysterious and intriguing story. There are 6 Episodes with 20 chapters in each episode and you earn 1-3 stars on each game. This game has a magic wand which will shade out all unavailable tiles but it is just an option you don't have to use this feature. You can earn bonus shuffle tiles to use if there are no available tiles, and there are 20 trophies available. Each game has a different goal such as removing 30 gold tiles and that earns you 1 star, stars 2-3 are based off of the amount of points you earn. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Undiscovered
A hidden-object, adventure, building and matching game set on a mysterious Island chain!
Overall rating
4
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5
78 of 85 found this review helpful
A Match 3 Adventure
PostedJanuary 28, 2014
pennmom36
fromChilling on the beach!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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 was fun for a while but there was nothing to hold my attention. There is an adventure mode, zen and challenge modes. The zen and challenge modes are locked until you finish the chapter or game in adventure mode. The challenge mode has two settings casual and expert with expert mode you must complete the level before the timer runs out with casual you can continue playing and earning points. The music has a nice Caribbean theme and the tiles have beach themes which is nice. You have goals to meet that are kept in your journal, and you use your resources to build huts, clinics and labs for example. I had fun, it is a nice game, but nothing new and nothing to keep me interested enough to continue playing.
I recommend this game!
2 Tasty Too
Libby and Cole are off on a vacation to France! Once there, Libby’s friend Matthieu offers to teach her how to make French delicacies!
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 14 found this review helpful
2 Tasty Too What?
PostedJanuary 27, 2014
pennmom36
fromI'm a lousy virtual chef!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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
It's off to France to whip up some tasty gourmet cuisine. I must admit I liked this game better than the first edition, but still not jumping for joy. You need to search the kitchen for ingredients to make and fulfill orders, and then either whisk, blend and or bake the tasty treat and serve to the customer in order to get paid. Some ingredients were difficult to find simply because you couldn't tell what the item was without scanning over the item to find out what it was. All of these tasks need to be done quickly to keep the customer happy, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
2 Tasty
Alongside her friend, Cole, Libby must prepare an enormous number of dishes! Help this young cook make meals that are 2 Tasty!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Not My Cup of Cake
PostedJanuary 27, 2014
pennmom36
fromMakes me hungry!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)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 think this was an okay game, not really a hidden object game, you simply had to find objects that went into individual desserts etc such as eggs, milk and sugar. Some of the items required you to scan over items to find out what the item actually was. There was an available store to purchase upgrades. If you're into cooking and baking then you will probably love this game.
I recommend this game!
1912: Titanic Mystery
A bomb is aboard the Titanic II, a replica of the famous cruise ship! Search the ship and solve a 100-year old mystery!
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
They Probably Shouldn't Have Named It Titanic II
PostedJanuary 27, 2014
pennmom36
fromI vote we swim for shore, every man for himself!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I usually don't like this type of Hidden Object Game but I must admit this has a good story, and lots of mini games. You are traveling on a replica of the Titanic and you are the only person who is being taunted by a madman who planted a bomb on board. Now it's up to you to find missing diary pages and find the bomb. Each scene or room on the Titanic will start with finding 10 of the same item such as 10 birds or 10 phones. Then you are given a list of items to find and when you find all of the items you will need to look for 3-4 pieces of the last item you need in order to solve the mini game like rope pieces to tie the boat. Every mini game is different, the one I liked was typing a coded message with a typewriter that shows Morse code and letters. The hints that are available are in the form of life rafts and if you use a hint you can always find extra rafts hidden in the following HOS. Nice little game with bonus puzzles and 31 wallpapers available, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Mahjong Gold
Travel around the world to distant lands on a magical Mahjong sea voyage!
Overall rating
5
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5
102 of 111 found this review helpful
By Far The Best Mahjong I've Played
PostedJanuary 27, 2014
pennmom36
fromCan somebody translate Russian?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
This game has 6 different locations and each location has about 20 puzzles each, with the goal to earn 1-3 stars on each game. There are 3 different tiles to choose from and since the music was the same as Fort Defense I went with the pirate themed tiles. You can earn 12 trophies or achievements as well. Each game had unique and challenging layouts, and you can earn shuffle bonuses. Maybe it was just the music, but I really liked this game because each game had different goals to achieve such as matching a certain number of gold tiles and earning so many points for 2 stars and even more for 3 stars, and I never got bored. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
1001 Nights: The Adventures of Sindbad
Find Hidden Objects, identify specific spots in each scene, and overcome powerful guardians as you seek out seven precious stones!
Overall rating
4
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5
78 of 85 found this review helpful
So Many Things To Do!
PostedJanuary 26, 2014
pennmom36
fromLet me get a magnifying glass first!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I guess I see (or play) things differently because I actually enjoyed this game. There was such a variety of HOS and mini games. I think the reason people don't like this game is because most of the items were very small and basically unrecognizable but I liked the added challenge. There were list finds, find a certain number of the same item, find the exact spot that matches the picture and finding fragmented pieces. There were bugs and insects to collect in each scene and place in their correct jars. Mini games were easy but fun such as putting together a map/puzzle. This was a nice change of pace, enjoy!
I recommend this game!