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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4706
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 1, 2025
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Stop a madman from taking over a city using a mind control device!
Overall rating
5
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5
262 of 286 found this review helpful
This Case Was Supposed To Be A Piece Of Cake!
PostedDecember 17, 2013
pennmom36
fromWhy do games end in the middle of solving a puzzle?
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
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Instead It is a case riddled with magic symbols, codes and puzzles. Finding the Professor would not be a piece of cake case after all! I have always said that this developer was one of the best with detailed graphics, just look at the opening scene and watch the dove taking a bath in a puddle on the street. Although there is nothing special about the story, a detective searching for a Professor, the game does keep your interest with the tricky puzzles and many gadgets to figure out. The HOS are interactive, and you can interact with items that aren't on your list such as starting a perpetual swinging ball gadget on the desk. Some may be disappointed because they do double up on the scenes, but the search items were different each time. I will admit some of the mini games are frustrating, I hate the puzzles where you have to click on 1-4 buttons to move a group of four tiles to complete a picture. There are magic symbols to collect and the interactive map will show which scenes have a symbol located, but, they are pretty well hidden. The only complaint I have is with the music, to me it sounded like the same music from Golden Trails, it didn't fit and at times became annoying. This is a lot of game, didn't see that coming, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Rebuild the legendary Golden Ticket amusement park and restore it to its former glory in this simulation game.
Overall rating
5
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5
85 of 98 found this review helpful
A Quest For the Golden Ticket!
PostedDecember 16, 2013
pennmom36
fromCan I find golden tickets in candy bars?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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Big Fish has got to stop doing this to me, I'm becoming addicted to these Sim games and this one's no exception. It took me forever to get hooked on My Singing Monsters but this one grabbed me hook line and sinker from the get go. You are restoring your Grandfathers Amusement Park and you start out with a handful of run down tents. First you restore the existing buildings then you post a listing for available jobs. You can build rides or shops, hot dog stands, balloon carts, all kinds of things to build. You buy different items to sell in the shops either souvenirs such as keychains or food items such as hot dogs and brats. Each items costs are different as well as the times before an item is available and you can either wait or spend a golden ticket to speed up the times. And of course the golden tickets are the elusive and key item here, they are hard to obtain and as you progress, almost all items require golden tickets! You get to decorate with shrubs and pathways and various decor and as you run out of space, other plots are available to purchase so expansion is not a problem. Your progress can be saved via your e-mail address if desired. I for one loved this theme, who doesn't want to own an amusement park? Sit back, eat a few hot dogs and enjoy the show!
I recommend this game!
The ship of the Henry Morgan is stranded on the reefs, and buried treasures are hidden on the island!
Overall rating
5
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5
84 of 92 found this review helpful
Arrrrr Tis A Great Match 3
PostedDecember 16, 2013
pennmom36
fromCan ye find ye buried treasure mates?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
5
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Excellent match 3 game with a shiver me timbers pirate theme! First of all there are 3 modes of difficulty, casual is match at least 3, and then at least 4 and at least 5, this is really cool. The match games themselves can be switched to clicking on a group such as a square of 4, clicking and dragging a chain of tiles, clicking a line of tiles, and of course clicking a match 3 or more. There are the usual blocked tiles and tiles with ropes etc and you can earn bonuses to destroy tiles. Some gems will glow and you must make a match with that particular gem. I loved the pirated voice when you switched modes or beat the level and hopefully you will too, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Life imitates art with deadly results in this thrilling whodunit!
Overall rating
5
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5
125 of 130 found this review helpful
A Murder Novel Is Becoming A Murder Reality!
PostedDecember 15, 2013
pennmom36
fromDo all detective's keep a jar of morphine handy?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
5
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Somebody is using Russell's murder novels as a real life manuscript! It's a good thing that Russell's best friend is a detective, together the two of you will have to prove his innocence and find the real murderer. This game is centered around the fine arts, theater, music and art, with plenty of musical and theatrical gadgets to figure out. The HOS are interactive list finds but the mini games are what keeps this game interesting. A puppet show that requires you to act out each scene, placing statues from largest to smallest, and four circles with 4 tiles each that need to be rotated to correctly place the 4 tiles are just a few of the puzzles you will encounter. Graphics are detailed and crystal clear, characters are lifelike, and although I wasn't completely sold on the CE, I really think this standard edition is the better choice, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Play as both Ellie and Ian, two scientists stranded on Botanica. Can you save your friends and find your way home?
Overall rating
5
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5
213 of 226 found this review helpful
Homeward Bound
PostedDecember 14, 2013
pennmom36
fromHow did Ian find a door valve while he was unconscious?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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A very unique hidden object game, however, it seems to be geared more towards women so I'm not sure if men are going to dig this game, but I could be wrong. Personally I love it when developers take the time to "think outside" the box, good or bad, I appreciate the fact that they try to give us something out of the norm. This is a continuation game where Ellie and Ian try to find their way back to Earth, but what they find is........Ha! No spoilers here! There are 50 green and red ladybugs (some call them ladybirds) to find and you will find a botanical kit that your father gave you as a child which will be used to create botanical recipes such as smelling salts. The HOS are where the uniqueness comes into play. A hodgepodge mixture of activities awaits you on this one. Several areas require you to first zoom into the scene and it's up to you to figure out what to interact with, codes to uncover, pictures to find, gadgets to fiddle with, all kinds of craziness going on! Some are list finds some are pictures of items needed but all of them are wicked fun with several mini games to complete before finding the items. The mini games aren't the easiest to figure out, they are doable (and skipable) but you are going to have to put on your thinking cap for most such as an interactive radio to fix, several buttons need to be fidgeted with to get the correct settings from clues spewn about the radio, you need to figure out what the clues mean and replicate it with the appropriate dial. Whew, that's a lot of information, but hopefully useful. The map shows where you are and where you need to go as well as which scenes still have a ladybug available to find, and you can use the map for traveling to that location. Have fun playing and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Do you want to build, design and decorate your perfect dream home? Now you can in Design This Home™!
Overall rating
5
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5
189 of 233 found this review helpful
Too Bad It's Not Real!
PostedDecember 13, 2013
pennmom36
fromHurry up and build the bathroom!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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I'm not usually a fan of this type of game but after playing My Singing Monsters, I realized just how addicting these silly games can be. At first everything's smooth sailing then you quickly realize that all the cool stuff is in higher levels and the need to have those golden stars becomes obsessive. You start by decorating the family room and as you earn money, you build other rooms and then furnish those rooms as well. I only wish I could let my monsters come and stay here, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
It's Bill and Mary's best Christmas ever! Be part of the famous town parade and visit Santa's amazing North Pole workshops.
Overall rating
5
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5
188 of 214 found this review helpful
Christmas Wonderful!
PostedDecember 13, 2013
pennmom36
fromLooking for reindeer carrots!
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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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
5
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Another good Christmas themed hidden object game. Each scene is colorful and bright although the objects tend to be small. There are interactions to preform such as finding a lever to turn the lights on or donating money to charity. The mini games are easy, the ones I like are spotting the differences between two almost identical pictures. Have fun while you get into the spirit, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The mystical Silver Arrow has been stolen from you on the eve of your wedding. Without it, you can’t marry your beloved Prince Philip! Can you track down the arrow in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
190 of 214 found this review helpful
LOOK OUT! There's Silver Arrows Flying Everywhere
PostedDecember 12, 2013
pennmom36
fromIncoming!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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Apparently when the Prince is looking for his bride, he shoots a silver arrow into the sky and whichever fair maiden's window it lands in, he is to marry her! Let's hope everyone get's this memo and stands clear, and what happens when it lands in the window of say a knight in shining armor? Anyway this is a great sequel with beautiful graphics and lot's of exotic animals including Romas a lingbeast that can interpret any language, human or animal. There are hidden pearls to collect of which can be spent to clean and repair the castle tower, and achievements to earn as well. The HOS are a hodgepodge mixture some of which are items to be returned to their proper place in the scene others are finding items that match the silhouetted shape in the inventory bar and then using those items to interact with other items in the scene which will expose the next item and so forth, All of the mini games are designed to be doable yet entertaining such as swapping hexagon shaped tiles or rotating tile to complete a picture. This is one of those professional, well produced fairy tale fantasy games and a Big Fish Keeper, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Defend your ancestral castle and show the invaders who's boss! Build towers, upgrade spells and vanquish your enemy!
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 48 found this review helpful
Defend Ye Ancestral Castle!
PostedDecember 11, 2013
pennmom36
fromThe horses run sideways!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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First of all I thought this TD game was almost too easy, but I think it's because the levels progress in difficulty just a wee bit at a time, which gives the player more time to adjust to the mechanics of the game. The graphics are much larger than typical defense games, which I kind of enjoyed because it is easier to identify the weapons on the field. Everything else about the game was typical, you buy and build weapons that destroy the enemy along a path to your castle and each wave sends bigger, stronger soldiers. Some of the soldiers are on horseback which is horrible, you can hear the horses cry out as they are being shot! Nice game other than that, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
This was supposed to be the happiest day of your life. But instead of walking down the aisle, you're in another dimension, battling a mad inventor to save your family!
Overall rating
5
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116 of 129 found this review helpful
Why Are We Whispering?
PostedDecember 11, 2013
pennmom36
fromDoes my dragonfly breath fire?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Fantastic game,even without the one eyed creepy crawlers collectibles, Another mad scientist/inventor has wreaked havoc on what should have been a beautiful wedding day. The greedy scientist has poisoned your future mother-in law (this is actually a bad thing) and kidnapped your fiance through a dimensional portal! Now it's up to you to finish the poison antidote, and find a way through the portal to save your man. A mechanical dragonfly will allow you to convert the poison gas into a viable source of energy and there are lot's of mechanical gadgets to figure out. The HOS are very interactive, many things can be interacted with, pet the kitty's belly or pull the lever on the bed to expose a storage place under the bed! The mini games are fun, I liked the one where you had to align the planets in pairs, when you move one pair, others will move as well. This is an entertaining game that will keep your interest from start to finish, enjoy!
I recommend this game!