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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Cruel Collections: The Any Wish Hotel
Welcome to the Any Wish Hotel, where guests don't check out – they simply vanish! You've been called in to investigate a perplexing disappearance. Can you solve the case before you become a permanent guest?
Overall rating
5
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5
128 of 150 found this review helpful
Trust Nobody
PostedJanuary 8, 2014
pennmom36
fromI wish the bad guy was gone!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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 owner of the Any Wish Hotel has asked for your help, one of their guests have simply vanished, but all of his belongings are still in his room! A stranger keeps appearing out of nowhere and his intentions aren't good, what does he want? Does this have anything to do with the strange glowing butterfly that seems to come and go as well? Your investigation is being sabotaged by the other guests who are paranoid that the "Collector" will come for them as well. Elevators are broken, and stairwells are being barricaded, making your investigation extremely difficult. BF seems to be on a roll lately with some really unique standard edition games. This game has one of those stories that pulls you in and dangles a carrot to push you forward wanting to learn more about the plot. I thought the interactive HOS were well done, many of the items were well concealed with just the right amount of difficulty. Put your thinking cap on and get ready for some of the mini games, they aren't difficult but you do have to use the old noggin to solve them. The one I liked the best was a chess board with 5 chess pieces and the goal was to turn every block green which would indicate the entire grid was defended. Sounds easy but that last little red block drove me nuts! When I play a demo and I become so involved that it surprises me when the demo ends, then I know it's a great game, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Asian Riddles 2
It’s time to prove again that you are truly a master of riddles in Asian Riddles 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
31 of 33 found this review helpful
Time To Relax Mind And Soul
PostedJanuary 7, 2014
pennmom36
fromI feel so zen!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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 the contrast colors, shades of grey's with a touch of red. I'm always amazed at the simplicity of these types of games, fill in a few boxes on a grid and ta-duh, a picture appears! The Asian themed background music will soothe and relax you, hopefully all the way through to the 12th "room". Each room has several levels with the goal being to earn 3 coins for each game which can be used to purchase extra hints etc. I really like the variety of grid shapes right from the beginning so you don't have to do a 10x10 grid over and over. The tutorial will take you step by step so if you haven't played this type of pic cross (griddler, mosaic or whatever name you go by) it is very easy, and addicting so kick back and enjoy some relaxing music and have some fun!
I recommend this game!
Esoterica: Hollow Earth
The fabled land of Agartha awaits your discovery in Esoterica: Hollow Earth! Experience a sci-fi adventure that will take you to the depths of the Earth.
Overall rating
4
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5
87 of 99 found this review helpful
A Lost Continent Found
PostedJanuary 7, 2014
pennmom36
fromHow do I know what to click on?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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
My Uncle, Professor Stone has used a hyberboroid ray to break through the Earth's crust to find the legendary lost continent Agartha. Of course things go wrong and we have an explosion instead of a continent! I was really on the fence with this game, I gave it a 4 star mostly for the fact that there a lot of HOS, but even the HOS are simply several random items spewn about the room. The graphics are simple and there are a ton of dialog boxes to read. There are punch cards to find and then you use the punch card reader on them, nothing exciting. In my opinion, this is a slow moving game and if it didn't have a lot of HOS it would be easy to lose interest quickly. Again, this isn't a bad game, it's just nothing to write home about, but the HOS are interactive list finds as well as finding the item that matches the silhouetted shape, so the game does have some entertainment to it, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Rebuild the European Union
Gather resources, solve puzzles and immerse yourself in the history of Europe's most famous landmarks in this fun Match 3 game.
Overall rating
5
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5
123 of 134 found this review helpful
A Very Unusual Match 3
PostedJanuary 6, 2014
pennmom36
fromExchange business is a power bonus?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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
Admittedly it took me several levels to get into this game, I simply wasn't thrilled. Once I began to understand the concept it started to get addicting. The hardest thing for me to overcome was a feature called "swappers" which randomly switched tiles from left to right as indicated by a horizontal arrow. The goal being to make matches of 3 or more tiles until all of the board is beige colored as well as making a specific amount of matches for each resource. The swapping feature actually made the game harder when smaller spaces had to be exchanged by the swapper in order to get the correct tile into the space and if you didn't react quickly enough the tile would go back out! There are also circle rotation buttons and a reshuffle clover. If you make a match of 5 or larger you earn dynamite which can be activated by double clicking. You can buy power ups with the euros you earn. I really enjoyed the mini game of rebuilding which was actually a very blurry puzzle of a building and the puzzle pieces were square blocks and as you place the pieces, the lines disappear as the picture comes together. Don't give up on this game to quickly, enjoy!
The Agency of Anomalies: Mind Invasion
You're called to a health spa in the Alps, where an evil professor has something terrible in mind for his unwitting patients.
Overall rating
5
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5
114 of 126 found this review helpful
Get Out Of My Head!
PostedJanuary 5, 2014
pennmom36
fromHow'd I get this horrible headache?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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 Agency has sent me on a new case to a suspicious "health spa" in the alps. My client Renee claims her husband's mind is being controlled by my archenemy, Dr. Swen. His involvement with the Brotherhood of Seekers in their quest for world supremacy is notorious and I must stop him at all costs! My investigation isn't going as planned and I wake up in a mindfreak of imagination, my mind is being controlled and manipulated, I must find a way to break free! This is yet another great Agency game with an unusual story and twisted graphic visuals as you use your mind control devise to enter the minds of other patients. The HOS are a mixture of finding the items that match the silhouetted shapes as well as putting inventory items back into the scene in the correct place. There are a lot of tricky mini games too. The one I enjoyed the most was typing a name on and old typewriter, however, you had to choose the correct keys, some would type the letter in the exact spot, some had arrows indicating a one or two space jump forward or backwards. This is a great game with that "professional" feel, and if you don't mind the absence of extras in this version it's well worth the SE, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone Collector's Edition
A strange premonition tells you your uncle is missing. Follow him into a world of fantasy, and discover the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone!
Overall rating
5
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5
185 of 206 found this review helpful
The Philosopher's Stone With Boulder Potential!
PostedJanuary 4, 2014
pennmom36
fromWho has dreams about their Uncle?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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 Uncle finally figured out the sequence to open the portal into other dimensions, problem is he couldn't wait to enter the portal and now he's in trouble. You follow him through the portal into a mystical and stunningly beautiful world, but you soon find out the inhabitants don't want you there. Now you have to subdue three headed creatures, deadly fauna and alien creatures, and search for clues as to your Uncle's whereabouts. There are only two modes of difficulty, casual has lots of help and easier mini games where the expert mode has few hints and harder puzzles. There are 20 morphing objects that are very well hidden and slow morphing (at least on expert mode). HOS are interactive list finds as well as finding the matching items as shown on your list. The mini games are good with the right amount of challenge. One of my personal favorites was trying to match up stone wings onto a stationary bird pillar, if you moved one horizontal wing, others would also move. This is the kind of game that has you wishing you were there and keeps you interested from start to finish, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Fall of the New Age
Help Marla uncover the secret conspiracy of the Cult and release her brother from captivity!
Overall rating
5
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5
152 of 172 found this review helpful
A Simply Fantastic Adventure!
PostedJanuary 3, 2014
pennmom36
fromWhy did my brother receive the slingshot?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)Fun Factor
5
/
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
This is an under the radar adventure game, don't let this one slip past you! I was hooked right from the get go watching the introduction trailer of a small time thief breaking and entering to steal all the silver she could carry. Her accomplice and brother is nabbed by somebody while she climbs back down a rope, only to find herself caught as well. In a lonely cold dark dungeon of a cell she is surprised to receive some much needed help from a total stranger. This stranger explains that he worked with her father and is willing to help her and her brother in exchange for stealing some documents. There is nobody else to help so why not. As a thief you are able to pick ton's of locks and use your street wise skills to your advantage. HOS fans may be a wee bit disappointed, but be patient, they are unusual and although far and few between they are worth the wait! The HOS are mostly silhouetted shapes and some are locked until you figure out the necessary interaction to unlock that shape. Most of the mini games are picking locks, don't worry, they are simple locks, and there are other mini games as well. You will also collect disguises along your adventure, when all items to a costume are found and the time to don this disguise nears you will open up your kit and start to fabricate this ingenious outfit. Each item of the outfit requires you to interact with it until it's just right, and when complete you try it out! As I said earlier, don't let this one go unnoticed because it's certainly an unusual adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Secret Trails: Frozen Heart
Your surprise visit is ruined by a blizzard. Who caused it, and what does he want with your little sister?
Overall rating
5
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5
97 of 104 found this review helpful
Has The Weatherman Gone Mad?
PostedJanuary 3, 2014
pennmom36
fromThat dog totally fell for the ole chase the cat trick!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)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
What an appropriate game to play during this Noreaster Blizzard! Someone has frozen the entire town in the middle of summer, including your beloved sister. You arrive just in time to watch her frozen body being kidnapped by a madman who vows to keep her forever, and time is of the essence ( I'm frozen too!). You learn that the weatherman controls the weather, or does he? This is a very entertaining game with stunning graphics and a very interesting plot. The HOS are interactive list finds, and there are several areas of interest in each scene. I will admit that most of the mini games are fairly easy, mostly. The mini game I enjoyed the most was where you had to exchange colored balls on a rotating disc until they were in the correct color matching grid and you could use the empty space in the middle to achieve the goal. I usually recommend the CE because of bells and whistles but this is still a great game without the extras, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Dangerous Games: Prisoners of Destiny Collector's Edition
You came to the town of Brownville, Louisiana hoping to find a new job. But you weren't expecting to stumble upon a strange adventure in a world filled with beauty and danger!
Overall rating
5
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5
154 of 181 found this review helpful
Would You like To Play A Game?
PostedJanuary 2, 2014
pennmom36
fromAnd you thought your boss was scary
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)Fun Factor
5
/
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
An ole college buddy and his wife invite you to Brownville with the promise of a job. Things aren't right and almost immediately you are warned to leave by a card wielding woman who warns that Brownville isn't safe! You need a job so you meet up at a house of cards and when the boss asks you to play a game of cards, how can you refuse? I'm going to give this game kudos for out of the box thinking. Magic surrounds those cards and you soon realize the stakes are high, you and your friends must all survive in a strange, unfamiliar world, or you will all die! You need to find magic cards and activate them in order to progress to the next deadly level and hopefully win the game. You will find and name a cute purple rabbit/puppy that can help you with some out of reach inventory items. The HOS are very interactive list finds with most of the interactions requiring more than one step. Most of the mini games are new, the one I liked the best was using directional arrows to guide a frog into lily pads with quite a difficult pattern, this one took me a few tries. Again, kudos to the developer, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Midnight Castle
Midnight Castle is yours - but it holds so many secrets and such mysterious inhabitants! Uncover them all in Midnight Castle!
Overall rating
5
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5
4,838 of 5,551 found this review helpful
You're Going To Be Playing until Midnight!
PostedJanuary 1, 2014
pennmom36
fromI just wanna see my new home!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
(390)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is surprisingly a fun and addicting HO game. You are given goals to achieve by different people that are helping you get to the Midnight Castle. There are potions to collect keys and scepters to find and a whole lot of HOS which have to cool down after each search before you can re-visit them. You first accept the activity and then scour the HOS to find the parts and pieces and when the goals are met you collect the reward and on to the next. The good thing about this game is that although there are a lot of things to do, the tutorial is good and it isn't difficult to play.
I recommend this game!