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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Hi-End Match-3 game with several gameplay mechanics, amazing handmade graphics and relaxing music
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 13 found this review helpful
Match 3 Honeycomb Style!
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromOne fish two fish red fish blue fish
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
What a beautiful Match 3 game, the Lost reefs of dragon city where long ago man lived side by side with beautiful dragons! Now you can rebuild this mesmerizing reef city with the money you earn by purchasing various items like corals and statues, then upgrade them as you conquer new levels. At first you only get the option of match 3 and after a few levels they introduce I new concept I haven't seen before, the game board becomes a honeycomb grid and you match 3 or more diagonally. It takes some getting used to but once you catch on it's actually a refreshing change of pace. The levels progress quickly and different styles of matching become available such as colors or groups. The graphics are very colorful and the music is non evasive, they did a nice job of making the fish as realistic as possible and the game itself is addicting so enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Guide William on the adventure of a lifetime and discover Captain Kidd's lost pirate treasure in this riveting Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
HEY, WANNA COMPARE BEETLE COLLECTIONS?
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromBeetle juice Beetle juice Beetle juice!
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
Well.....I don't really know what to say about this one. A rich man blows all his money (probably on bugs) and is humiliated so he moves into a cabin on the beach to become a recluse and collect beetles. First you have to clean the slob's cabin before his friend visit's him. You have to zoom on the screen and drag the entire screen in order to find the hidden objects and the items are still small and most unrecognizable and when asked to find a leaf they mean paper and for the life of me I thought the sausage was a fire log! Next you get to repair the outside of his house and find some very simple animals such as a bird in obvious places. Now we take our walk and find a beetle on the beach so we take our beetle to the Captain of the Navy, pound our chests and compare beetle collections. The mini game consists of finding 15 red beetles 15 spotted beetles, fat beetles long beetles, you get the picture, and if you select the wrong one you have to start all over. I don't know if kids would enjoy this game but I certainly did not!
I don't recommend this game.
A mysterious blazing fireball has crashed into the Whispering Woods and jolted the sweet little Peablins out of a peaceful slumber. What could it be? Find out in Joining Hands 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND!
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromAliens are grabbing my hands!
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
Those cute bubbly Peablins are back and just want to join hands! The object of this game is to place Peablins onto various spots on a hexagon bubble grid and they must have all of their hands connected, some have only one hand while others have multiple hands and the old Peablins have beards to hold onto. You want to place a Peablin on the spot with a star and there are obstacles such as rock piles to overcome. There are very basic graphics but it really doesn't matter because this game is very addicting. At first I thought this game was surely for young children but as the levels became more challenging I realized it was designed to make adults go crazy, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown Collector's Edition
King or Swindler? Who will be the new ruler of the Kingdom?
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 17 found this review helpful
A ROYAL ELECTION!
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromI vote Pennmom36 for King!
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
A Royal Election must be held to determine who will rule the Kingdom, the King or an evil man by the name of Swindler! The people must decide but Swindler doesn't play by the rules and is destroying their houses and collecting taxes in the name of the King! It is up to you to help them rebuild their houses and cottages and repair bridges and piers to win the hearts of the people. This is a fairly easy game with clear goals to accomplish such as upgrading 4 cabins and collecting 15k in gold. You need to hire workers, build sawmills gather food, produce wood and buy supplies at the market. The graphics are very good, bright and colorful and the workers don't say repetitive annoying things. I think people of all ages will enjoy this game.
I recommend this game!
You shall have to investigate the mysterious disappearance of young Luciano Folgeri from the orphanage.
Overall rating
4
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5
24 of 25 found this review helpful
SURPRISE!! Who Knew This Game Was Gonna Be Good?
PostedSeptember 6, 2013
pennmom36
fromBOO!
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
This game really surprised me because I honestly thought from the description that it was going to be a cheap knockoff. This game does a good job of keeping you interested in the plot even though there have been several stories about missing orphans. I especially liked the "fear factor" when you zoomed into an item in the HOS, a ghost pops out and it really took me by surprise so to that alone I tip my hat, bravo! The hidden object scenes were a hodgepodge of list finds that weren't interactive but several of the items were hidden in areas that you had to zoom into to find so proceed with caution. They also had "find" a specific amount of items such as 12 cutting tools as well as "find" a specific amount of morphing items which is a feature I absolutely loved! There are a lot of mini games, again, the devs did a good job of mixing up the puzzles and they weren't too hard to solve, most being puzzles that you swap pieces. This game has good graphics which nowadays is a must and as I stated before has a good story with plenty of eerie ghosts and haunted items. This game won't blow your socks off but it will entertain you and I can't help but wonder about the potential this game could have had with a bigger budget. I think you will be pleasantly surprised as well, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil!
Overall rating
4
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5
39 of 42 found this review helpful
When Dreams Become Reality
PostedSeptember 6, 2013
pennmom36
fromShhhhh I'm trying to catch a golden phoenix!
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
Jane Lockwood lost her mother and father when she was just a child. The aunt that raised her left vital information in her will, along with the key to the family home, all to protect her, but from what? This is an adventure filled with beautiful creatures and glowing magical flowers where dwarfs and humans alike are living in harmony until Jane's father tries to bring his wife back by rewinding the very clock of time that is keeping evil at bay between the two worlds. Now you realize that the fantasy dreams you had as a child are real and if you can repair the clock you might even be able to reunite with your father! Everything about this game is different, the HOS are actually "find 12 turtles and snails" or find the silhouetted fragments to piece together a fishing net and they are truly well hidden. The puzzles or mini games aren't the same ole same ole either! Some of the games are familiar but definitely fun such as trying to place jeweled clock hands of different angles so that none of them are overlapping. This is a professionally produced game with beautiful graphics and quality videos. Nearwood is so realistic you just might want to live there as well, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you defeat the Four Horsemen and save the city?
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
THE FOUR HORSEMEN.....
PostedSeptember 5, 2013
pennmom36
fromWhat is pestilence?
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
The Four Horsemen must be defeated! It is up to you to help death defeat the evil and save the woman he loves. The city is under attack and riddled with evil dragons, witches and monsters. You will need to break the curses and codes, if you can! You are sure to enjoy the slightly interactive and fairly easy HOS as well as the mini games and puzzles such as matching three alike items on a code wheel like a knight a shield and a sword. You will earn achievements and find collectables such as statues of Pestilence and Famine. The game itself is entertaining and has beautiful gothic style graphics but I was a little disappointed with the realism of the characters which seemed out of place and cheaply drawn. All in all I liked the setting and the story and the game itself has unobtrusive music which does a good job of setting the right tempo and mood. Definitely worth playing, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
What happens when the heart turns against itself?
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 21 found this review helpful
Can Ye Find The Pirates Treasure?
PostedAugust 31, 2013
pennmom36
fromAaarrr tis parrot fever!
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
What an epix game, a handsome pirate challenges his captive audience at his hanging to find his treasure! The graphics are top notch filled with pirates and parrots and the story will captivate you I guarantee. If you are a fan of HOS you are in for a wonderful treat because almost every scene has one and they are a two for one special because not only do you get to search for list items but when you zoom into a selected scene it becomes a silhouette find of several items, how cool is that? The mini games are challenging and fun as well such as pushing several buttons that create a certain symbol to match a code. You get plenty of bells and whistles such as collectable codes and lot's of achievements like finding three items in three seconds or finding 100-500 objects. A quality and professional game with a great fun factor, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Sable Maze: Norwich Caves Collector's Edition
Your students have gone missing during an expedition under the university. Can you track them down before the water rises?
Overall rating
5
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5
61 of 73 found this review helpful
THE SCIENCE PROFESSOR HAS GONE MAD!
PostedAugust 29, 2013
pennmom36
fromThe water is rising!
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 was a big fan of the first edition of Sable Maze and I am equally a fan of Norwich Caves! The Professor has uncovered the secret passageway into the caves with the help of a handful of top students, but, the Professor has a more sinister plan in store for these unfortunate few. This game has crisp graphics, good voice overs, quality video cut scenes and of course a really good story. The HOS are progressive finds where you use one item such as a key to unlock a cabinet which reveals the next item. There are also lot's of items to interact with in each scene so do some exploring. There are achievements to earn such as no mistakes or finishing a mini game quickly. You will also come across collectable items from each student so keep on your toes for that as well. There is so much to do in every scene that boredom will never cross your mind, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Discover what connects the ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a family’s unsolved murder!
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 19 found this review helpful
YE OLD ABANDONED SHIP CURSE MATES!
PostedAugust 28, 2013
pennmom36
fromCode name JACK!
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
You are a detective with the ability to solve unsolvable cases, and you are investigating the disappearance of the entire ships crew. A fun and adventurous game, however the graphics aren't the best, grainy and fuzzy, and the acting is bad with the detective seeming a bit too wimpy for this case. The HO scenes are slightly interactive, you simply click on a rag to reveal an item. The mini games are simple and nothing new such as turning skulls with different color bones in order to make each half of the gem between them the same solid color. All in all this game isn't a waste of time, it has it's moments, there just isn't enough content to write home about.