pennmom36's Profile
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- 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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Nearwood Collector's Edition
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 33 found this review helpful
I WANT TO LIVE IN NEARWOOD!
PostedAugust 8, 2013
pennmom36
fromReading the snoop see story!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Escape from Ravenhearst
(473)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Fantasy becomes reality when a young woman goes back to her childhood home and with the help of a friendly gnome, enters a portal to Neverland I mean Nearwood! She learns that after her mothers death her father became so distraught that he tried to turn back time but the clock broke and allowed evil to enter the peaceful world of Nearwood. The fantasy themed graphics are crisp and colorful and the video cutscenes are lengthy but does a wonderful job of telling the story. You will collect Snoop See critters in each scene, these are cute fuzzy slugs (best I can describe) and for every 3 Snoop See's you find, you will unlock another page that tells a story about the Snoop See family. The hidden object scenes are find 12 snails and turtles, or find the item that matches the silhouetted shape. There are quality mini games but nothing new, the one I enjoyed the most was creating a path from top to bottom for water and fire to flow by switching tiles with different angles each intermingling with some stationary tiles as well. The only complaint I have is with the map because every area has something waiting to be done the map shows all locations with active areas even if you don't have the inventory item to complete. All in all this is one of the good games, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
FootLOL: Epic Fail League
Crazy soccer fun with traps and tricks galore!
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 13 found this review helpful
LOL IS RIGHT!
PostedAugust 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromKaboom!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Haunted Domains
(48)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
Okay, this wasn't the best game I have ever played, but what's not to like about blowing stuff up? Someone has a good sense of humor to come up with this game. First you select your team by choosing what country you want to be. Upgrades are available as you earn stars to get headgear etc. You place mines strategically on the playing field, to keep the opposing team from making a goal as well as helping your teammates score a goal. Personally I didn't care about making points I just loved seeing everybody blow up all over the field! As you progress you earn other tools like shields to protect your players or speed up a specific player. The graphics aren't anything to write home about but it doesn't really matter just have some fun with it. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Stray Souls: Stolen Memories
Guide a mother who pursues a terrifying apparition into a twisted reality to save her daughter.
Overall rating
5
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5
57 of 64 found this review helpful
THEY HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!
PostedAugust 7, 2013
pennmom36
fromThis used to be a funhouse now its filled with evil clowns
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Stray Souls: Stolen Memories Collector's Edition
(85)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
Nobody can outdo this developer at scary, creepy, somebody's watching, abandoned building graphics. I guarantee you will feel as if you are the one searching through the dusty hallways filled with creepy and evil puppets and clowns. Although you will find a map shortly after beginning the game you might want to go old school and click your way back and forth to keep that realistic feel. If you are a HOS fan you will be a little disappointed, just a little, there aren't many they are interactive where you might have to zoom into an area or uncover something to find items. There are also "find 12 keys" and they have done a very nice job hiding the items. What lacks in HOS is definitely made up for with mini games and puzzles. Tons of puzzles such as find 12 differences between two pictures or follow the wires back to the switches and click the right switches from left to right. You will also need to collect inventory items in order to re-assemble planes or cakes. This is the kind of game that has you going back and forth as you find inventory items but there is always something that needs to be done in each scene and it really is fun and you will become engrossed in the game. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Times of Vikings
Defeat the dragon and save the Viking Worlds in this action-packed Time-Management adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
DEFEND THE VIKING WORLD!
PostedAugust 6, 2013
pennmom36
fromHey look, I found an orb!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Build-a-Lot: Mysteries
(55)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
The best Viking warriors have set out on a mission to defeat the dragon that has awoken after 1000 years, but they must assemble weapons made by the gods. To do this they must travel to different worlds in search of magic orbs, and so our journey begins....You will shovel piles of snow, cut down trees and open magic chests. You will build houses and farms and use upgrades to meet your goals. You will collect rent and reap harvests until you find all of the missing orbs and defeat the dragon that is slowly burning the roots of the tree of life! A must have game for TM fans, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Happy Chef 2
Cook a variety of dishes from all around the world and become an expert chef in Happy Chef 2.
Overall rating
5
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5
56 of 72 found this review helpful
I'M SO HAPPY!
PostedAugust 6, 2013
pennmom36
fromServing a green bean pizza!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Haunted Domains
(48)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is a fast paced game but you have the option of playing in relaxed mode. As customers arrive with different food items on their mind it is up to you to prepare, cook and serve, all while keeping the customer happy! You will click on the pizza to go into the oven and then click on a plate when the pizza is done you drag it to the plate, add the toppings they desire (I have never even thought of putting green beans on my pizza) and drag to the customer and collect their money. They may choose lemonade or pasta or soup and nuggets as well and if you burn something you have to trash it and loose money. There are upgrades where you can buy items to keep your customers happy or charge more for each item. As you progress in the game you can buy a machine that automatically takes money, or one that automatically trashes burnt food and even a machine that makes the pasta and soups. This is a very entertaining game to play, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
Crack codes, pick locks, comb crime scenes for clues and solve clever puzzles in this thrilling retro detective drama!
Overall rating
4
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5
43 of 51 found this review helpful
SNAKES ALIVE!
PostedAugust 4, 2013
pennmom36
fromSsssiping on my Black Mamba drink!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town Collector's Edition
(117)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
Interesting story, the townspeople of Serpent Creek are holding their annual festival and they have all drank the Kool-Aid only in this case it's Black Mamba (a very deadly snake) You are a detective and are searching for clues on the disappearance of your friend who is a reporter. This is only a SE and I wasn't expecting bells and whistles, the graphics are good not great, the voiceovers aren't bad and you will get an interactive map. If you are a fan of HOS good news, there are a lot of them, they are slightly interactive and have fairly easy to find items. I was also a little impressed by the mini games they are easy but not boring such as reassembling a mechanical mouse with parts of different shapes that had to be turned until all the pieces snapped together. All in all I liked the story therefor I was able to overlook some lower budget flaws. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Forest Legends: The Call of Love Collector's Edition
Deep in the heart of an enchanted forest, a forbidden love blooms. Guide the human Eveline as she sets out to rescue her beloved from the clutches of a tyrant.
Overall rating
4
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5
29 of 35 found this review helpful
YOU CAN'T STOP TRUE LOVE!
PostedAugust 3, 2013
pennmom36
fromFeeding my baby dragon!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Black Isle Collector's Edition
(150)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
This is a good story about the forbidden love between a human girl and a werecat man. Peace existed for eons until a war broke out between the two species and the humans (of course) vowed to kill every feline hybrid that existed! I think you will agree this is an entertaining game but there isn't enough substance to qualify it as a CE. There are 70 collectable memo's to discover but they are simply notes easily found in the zoomed in areas. The graphics aren't bad and there are a lot of vibrant colors. Early in the game you will witness the hatching of a baby dragon who will serve as your hint icon but will help you scare away bats and assist you wherever needed. You can even interact with him while he sits patiently! Your dragon will need to be fed glowing bugs throughout the game if you use him for a hint. There are only two levels of difficulty but the game itself is easy to figure out by accessing the interactive map, once in an area with an available task, it is fairly easy to figure out what inventory item to use. If you must have HOS then you will be disappointed with the lack thereof but there are a lot of mini games and interactive scenes where you read a short story and then reflect that story by turning keys and adjusting settings in a small puppet stage. You will also collect a potion bowl that will be used each time you find a new recipe and their ingredients. I enjoyed playing this game, I just think it would be a better buy as a SE, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Sparkling Amber
Shop through exciting locations, meet fun and eccentric customers and craft unique and beautiful jewels in Sparkling Amber!
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 39 found this review helpful
This one's not so easy!
PostedAugust 2, 2013
pennmom36
fromStopping the Hamburgaler!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Haunted Domains
(48)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I am a big fan of this genre of games my favorite one is Haunted Domains but this game is very difficult to keep up with for the simple fact that the customers lose their patients right from the start and their hearts drain way to quickly. The goal is to seat the customers, greet the customers and then get the jewelry from the showcase they chose, replenish the showcases, check out the customer and then collect the money and give the money to Eric (who just sits on his butt at the counter!) When a thief breaks in to steal the jewels you must get the keys from Eric and activate the lasers on that showcase. One thing I didn't like was the fact that if the showcases were empty at the end of the round, they would still be empty at the beginning of the next round. After each level you use the stars you earned to buy jewelry to build a necklace for the king and with the points you earned you can buy upgrades such as chairs to keep customer happy or faster shoes for Amber. You then have to apply the upgrades during the game which I didn't like. I did have fun playing this game but it isn't as fun as DD and others I have played.
Grim Tales: Bloody Mary Collector's Edition
Save your niece from the evil presence haunting her school!
Overall rating
5
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5
65 of 87 found this review helpful
BLODY MARY,BLOODY MARY, BLOODY....
PostedAugust 1, 2013
pennmom36
fromAvoiding that creepy kid with red eyes!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Grim Tales: Bloody Mary Collector's Edition
(143)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Everybody knows you're not supposed to say her name 3 times, but in this case you should cover your mirrors especially at night, don't look at your reflection and NEVER speak to your reflection or Mary will wreak havoc on your life! If you haven't played the Grim Tales series then you are missing out, this is another epic game, one you have to play! There are achievements to earn and collectable monsters complete with videos to find. If you are easily frightened or not into demented twisted graphics, then close your eyes because there is a lot of twisted content, and I LOVE it! Creepy dolls move on their own, eyes follow you everywhere and children's drawings come to life if you watch closely enough. This game also has it's softer side as the children have domesticated a cute chipmunk that will help you out here and there. The interactive map is superior to most CE's and will help guide you around the huge mansion and it's many rooms. The HOS are extremely interactive and yes you can even interact with items. Mini games are fairly simple and most are scenes you interact with as a story is told about Bloody M (oops I almost said her name a third time) So if you aren't afraid of things that go bump in the night then give it a try because I absolutely recommend this game!
I recommend this game!
Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner
Natalie has unwittingly embarked on a dangerous and exciting journey! Can she prevent ancient evil spirits from awakening?
Overall rating
3
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5
18 of 26 found this review helpful
IT HAS IT'S MOMENTS!
PostedJuly 31, 2013
pennmom36
fromPutting out the fire!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Escape from Ravenhearst™ Collector's Edition
(897)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
This is definitely a low budget game, BUT, it also contains some really good features. You will start out adjusting your resolution by sliding a bar until the top section is invisible. the middle section is barley visible and the bottom is clearly visible. When you board the ship you have the option of stopping the camera rolling effect (a must if you get queasy) There are some really annoying parts as well such as the HOS have really tiny unrecognizable items and names for common items such as a smoking pipe is called a captains tube! There are a ton of doors and it becomes difficult to know which way to go with no map and when you click on the hint button it takes a while to recharge even when showing you which way to go. Puzzles are typical swap pieces to complete a picture and it allows you to replay the puzzles after completing the game. You also collect 33 hidden pearls are they are super tiny as well. This is a game that could have been great with a bigger budget.