pennmom36's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4711
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 30, 2025
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Settlers of the West
Town and resource management adventure awaits in Settlers of the West!
Overall rating
4
/
5
51 of 54 found this review helpful
Was This How The West Was Won?
PostedOctober 1, 2013
pennmom36
fromDoing some research!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
In reality I would probably give this TM, wild wild west, game a 3-1/2 stars. Even though the game has potential, the graphics are good, music is appropriate, the tasks to complete at times becomes too confusing. In my opinion there are too many sub-menu's and the fun factor diminishes because of it. The object of this game is to build houses to bring in settlers, those settlers then need to be dragged to the main building to hire for workers. Then you need to click sub-menu's to research for a building such as a doctor's office, drag a worker to research and then have another worker build the doctors office than drag the worker who has been researching to the doctors building. Sick people also need dragged to that office and can't work. You need to open up different menu's to build an outpost, then research, another button to do trading and so forth. I wanted to love this game but became frustrated too much trying to figure everything out in the allotted time. It therefor was just an okay/like game for me.
I recommend this game!
Dark Sisterhood: The Initiation
A peaceful island town erupts into a violent witch hunt and your friend’s daughter is the target! Can you protect her from the townspeople?
Overall rating
2
/
5
8 of 15 found this review helpful
WITCH HUNT!
PostedSeptember 30, 2013
pennmom36
fromOn a witch hunt!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
In a land where time stood still, where townspeople fear the unusual, a witch hunt has begun! Sounds awesome, right? Well, not exactly. The story had plenty of potential but everything else about this game was glitchy and cheap! I had to make several attempts just to place inventory items where they belong. There were voices of several townspeople, but no people shown and the main character would talk before the scene even showed up. The HOS weren't even fun, there are list finds as well as fragments but some items were impossible to find because they were unidentifiable or too small or too dark. Unfortunately, poor graphics and a complete lack of entertainment or fun factor makes this a no go.
I don't recommend this game.
Sea of Lies: Mutiny of the Heart
What happens when the heart turns against itself?
Overall rating
4
/
5
31 of 35 found this review helpful
CAN YE FIND YE PIRATES TREAS-ARR?
PostedSeptember 29, 2013
pennmom36
fromAarr tis parrot fever!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
What does a rich Baron, a sad Baroness, a dead pirate and a hidden treasure have in common? Well, it's up to you to investigate this nautical themed adventure game. As you scour the town in search of a worthy crew for your ship you will see detailed graphics, beautiful macaws, colorful native flowers and crisp landscapes. I thought the game started out a bit slow but it quickly picks up pace once you leave the Baron's mansion. Each of the list find HOS have a mini game within. When you zoom into a toolbox for example you must then find several items that match the gray shapes displayed. If you don't want to find hidden objects, there is a match 3 game available as well. Maybe it's just me but I thought the background music was annoying. Everybody loves a good pirate story so enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Midnight Mysteries: Witches of Abraham Collector's Edition
One night the ghost of President Lincoln appears, asking for your help. Can you find the hidden Confederate treasure?
Overall rating
5
/
5
86 of 98 found this review helpful
I SEE DEAD PEOPLE!
PostedSeptember 28, 2013
pennmom36
fromSpending all my time looking for ravens!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Very entertaining game with a whole lot of mumbo jumbo going on in my opinion! President Lincoln has asked for help locating a Confederate cache that he believes will be misused. Since we see and hear the dearly departed, we take on the case in search for the evil Jesse James and the hidden treasure. The graphics are crisp HD quality and the cut scene video was professional and of movie quality. My favorite part is finding the 40 very well hidden clovers which will unlock unlimited puzzles. You must also find hidden ravens to acquire extra hints and I will admit that some scenes either didn't have any ravens or were so well hidden that I simply couldn't find them, either way that's how it should be! The HOS are interactive list finds where you must put two items together such as a banjo and strings, and there were a few items that were too small to actually recognize. The mini games are fun, in one of my favorite puzzles you need to place 6 pewter soldiers on a battlefield to cover the entire grid and all directions must be lit. Every scene has multiple areas of interest or inventory items to find so it doesn't become mundane. The map was a bit of a disappointment because you couldn't use it to travel to that area, but it's a decent game none the less, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek Collector's Edition
After waking up chained to the floor of a cabin, you must discover the Secret of Agony Creek and escape before it’s too late!
Overall rating
4
/
5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
WHO'S TELLING THE TRUTH?
PostedSeptember 27, 2013
pennmom36
fromThere's gold in my veins!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Personally I thought this was a good HO game that leaves you guessing all the way to the end. You wake up shackled to the floor of an abandoned shack in an abandoned mining town and you can't be sure if the cop that chases you is friend or foe! The graphics are good and the music sets the mood making you feel as if you are really being watched. Each HOS is repeated twice and some of the list items are challenging to find. Some of the puzzles are mind benders but most are doable. The CE has collectable gold pouches to find. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Sable Maze: Norwich Caves
Your students have gone missing during an expedition under the university. Can you track them down before the water rises?
Overall rating
4
/
5
46 of 51 found this review helpful
THE WATER IS RISING!
PostedSeptember 27, 2013
pennmom36
fromI always thought my professor was a bit mad!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The science professor has gone mad! Shortly after the Professor opens up the Norwich Caves under the university, his 4 top students disappear...or have they? Are they simply pawns in an evil scheme? This is a good game with lots of areas of interest but at times becomes a bit mundane. The HOS are progressive list finds where you must find one item and use that item to obtain the next and there are a lot of mini games some of which are new. The story is interesting and the graphics are well done and there are plenty of things to find in each area although there is a lot of back and forthing to be done so you will want to use the map for traveling, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists...
Overall rating
5
/
5
112 of 121 found this review helpful
SKIP THE DEMO, JUST BUY IT!
PostedSeptember 26, 2013
pennmom36
fromIt doesn't get any better than this, bravo!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Right from the get go you are going to experience one of the best hidden object adventure games EVER period! I can't even begin to describe the graphics, they are above and beyond, crisp, clear, eerie, beautiful! Yep, collect those fluttering butterflies and hold on to your computer chair there's more, lot's more. Morphs and achievements and one of the best storylines yet. You will discover a man that reminds you of Hannibal Lecter locked in a dungeon and he will help you solve the mystery of Ravenwood in exchange for helping him escape...do we trust him? Do we have a choice? As you find pieces of his cell door relief he will shed light on the mystery of the mists of Ravenwood little by little and believe me it's creepy. The HOS are a mixture of interactive list finds to interactive fragmented bits and pieces you put together to form one piece. The mini games are clever and fun but doable such as connecting red, blue and green lines to form complete lines of each color by turning honeycomb discs until everything lines up. Stop reading and start downloading, enjoy!
Into the Haze
With a perfectly chilling atmosphere and beautifully crafted scenes, Into the Haze will provide a fantastic, horror-filled experience that you'll never forget!
Overall rating
3
/
5
20 of 25 found this review helpful
Not Bad For A Standard Edition!
PostedSeptember 25, 2013
pennmom36
fromClicking into oblivion!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
No frills in this game folks, but still worthy of playing. Maybe it was just my computer but on expert mode I had to click all over the place because there was no change in my cursor to indicate an area of interest. The game still had plenty of things to do in each scene and the graphics were basic enough to be an entertaining game, reminded me of some of the older games. The HOS were fairly easy although some items were small the scene itself was clear and the items were recognizable. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Antique Road Trip: American Dreamin'
You are an antiques expert placed in charge of a small town antique shop. Play colorful hidden object scenes and fun minigames to make your business a success!
Overall rating
3
/
5
131 of 145 found this review helpful
TOO MUCH CLICKING!
PostedSeptember 24, 2013
pennmom36
fromClicking into oblivion!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game could have been great, but they overcomplicated the game. You click on a person to tell you where or what to do then you click on the car to travel to the map then you click on the quest star on the map. But I'm not finished, then you click on the button to use the resources to go there. Then you get to a hidden object scene and the items are fairly simple to find but still entertaining. You must revisit that scene 5 times and many of the items are the same ones that you found before. Then you click on the rewards that pop up such as food or coins. Then you click back on the person to get rewarded and click ok for reward. By now I'm click happy and I have to buy inventory and accessories for my dog. If you don't have the coin you have to buy some. When I got to the upgrade of my stairs and it was going to take 30 minutes to upgrade or I could use more money to sped it up I decided to click my way to the quit button.
Solitaire Mystery: Four Seasons
Time has come to a stand-still for the citizens of the City of Magic Cards. Solve dozens of unique and exciting solitaire puzzles and lift the curse that’s stopped the seasons from changing!
Overall rating
5
/
5
124 of 132 found this review helpful
MORE THAN JUST SOLITAIRE!
PostedSeptember 24, 2013
pennmom36
fromPlaying solitaire all by myself!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I really liked this game. This is a solitaire game where you click on cards on the board that are higher or lower than the card on your deck. Then there are games where you try to clear the board with matches similar to mahjong and your deck deals two at a time, you can make matches with your deck cards or matches that are showing on your board. The only complaint I have as you can't go back if you miss a card. There are also mini games such as an association game where you match an item in your inventory to a match in a scene that is associated to that item like a ball and glove. I especially liked the eerie music. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!