pennmom36's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4721
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 22, 2025
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Laruaville
Friendly and cheerful ghosts need your help in this new, breathtaking match 3 game with HOGs and puzzles.
Overall rating
4
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5
13 of 13 found this review helpful
KIDS WILL LOVE BUILDING LAURAVILLE!
PostedJuly 30, 2013
pennmom36
fromBuilding Laruaville!
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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a very entertaining match 3 game made for kids but, I suspect adults are going to enjoy this as well! The friendly ghosts want a town built that they can call home so as you earn coins you can purchase new buildings bridges railroads and more. The match 3 itself is very colorful with bright raspberry's, flowers, mushrooms etc. and some coins need matches beside them to release the coin and other tiles are frozen some are keys that need to be dropped down. In between match 3's are mini games such as find 15 keys or a game of mahjong. Lot's of fun things to do in either timed or relaxed mode, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Skeleton Pirates
Get ready for the ultimate battle against vicious skeleton pirates.
Overall rating
5
/
5
16 of 18 found this review helpful
Arrrr....TIS HARDER THAN IT LOOKS!
PostedJuly 29, 2013
pennmom36
fromSwabbing the deck, mates!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition
(141)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
What a cool game for kids AND adults. Those nasty skeleton pirates are after ye treasure held in the Captains quarters. You must strategically place cannons on the deck which is basically a grid with 6 rows and columns. As the pirates attack try to slow them down with treasure chests that produce silver and gold stars which will be used to purchase more cannons or chests. Bluebirds will fly by and produce silver stars and canaries fly by producing gold stars but when the parrot flies by you must click on him to knock him out for extra lives. This game progresses quickly and is at a good pace. This is one of the few games that rank up there with Plants vs. Zombies so enjoy!
I recommend this game!
League of Light: Dark Omens Collector's Edition
The mysterious League of Light has chosen you as their newest member. Are you up to your first assignment?
Overall rating
5
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5
30 of 35 found this review helpful
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
PostedJuly 28, 2013
pennmom36
fromReplacing that poor bears eyes!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition
(141)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
What an entertaining game! I love hidden collectables and in this game you must find hidden owls in each scene and at first they are obvious but as the game progresses they are really well hidden! There are achievements as well and you will want to check the achievement section occasionally to answer simple questions about the game. The HOS are progressive finds which I am not too fond of but because there is so much to do and a large selection of puzzles in the game I didn't mind. There is an interactive map for traveling which also shows areas of interest and you definitely need the map because there are many locations or rooms to visit. This is a top notch game with crisp mid-evil graphics and intense artwork making this game a winner in my book!
I recommend this game!
Fierce Tales: Marcus' Memory
Solve the mystery of a seaside town as you uncover your lost memories!
Overall rating
4
/
5
14 of 19 found this review helpful
DEADLY LOVERS TRIANGLE
PostedJuly 28, 2013
pennmom36
fromBlowing my whistle!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull
(248)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Delores has fallen in love with Marcus and their mutual friend Vasco becomes enraged and pushes him off a cliff to his demise....or so he thinks! Marcus survives and he must regain his memory to save the woman he loves. This is a beautiful nautical fantasy game with interactive HOS list finds as well as progressive interactive finds such as finding a knife, using that knife to cut fishing line using that line, as so on. There is a map that you find to help with active zones and traveling. The CE version has a ton of morphs and collectables so I liked that version better, but this is still an exciting game to play, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
Face off against Davy Jones and his nightmares from the deep!
Overall rating
5
/
5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
A TEN STAR GAME!!!
PostedJuly 27, 2013
pennmom36
fromRelease the Kraken!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
(114)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It might be time for our heroine to find a new job! This time she must find Davy Jones to break the curse the fishpeople have instilled on the town and free a mermaid by restoring her stolen powers! Awesome sequel!!! The developers have not disappointed us with the story, the graphics are superior, the cutscenes are fantastic the nautical theme is spot on. Now lets get to the good stuff! Collectables....there are many, 19 hidden golden octopi, 18 morphing parrots and 7 seahorses! Achievements are also part of this package! I love the heart pumping music that is played during dramatic scenes and the HOS which are a mixture of interactive list finds as well as progressive inventory finds where you find one item and use that item such as clock hands, use clock hands on the clock and get your next item. The mini games are fun and slightly different than the usual, there are layers of puzzles where you must slide tokens along the slots to the correct place to form a complete picture THEN another puzzle appears where you must swap pieces to form a complete picture, THEN you must switch pie shaped puzzle pieces to form a complete picture before the game is complete and gives you an item or preforms an action! This is absolutely worth the bucks, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Legends of the East: The Cobra's Eye Collector's Edition
A long-forgotten artifact has just resurfaced, and the race to claim it will cause a devastating war. The only thing strong enough to stop it is one woman’s promise to the man she loves.
Overall rating
4
/
5
21 of 33 found this review helpful
THE DRAUGS ARE COMING!??
PostedJuly 27, 2013
pennmom36
fromClicking my life away one game at a time!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove
(355)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I think this would be an excellent standard edition, there just isn't enough substance to be a CE. With that being said, it's a good game with an intriguing story but the graphics are simplistic but at least they are clear. There aren't many HOS and some items are hard to recognize and they use items from the time period AND modern items which I hate. This is more of an adventure puzzle game. Most of the mini games are simple such as swapping tiles to complete a picture. If you enjoy lot's of areas of interest and many things to accomplish, then this is your game because each scene has several actions to complete and several inventory items to find! There is a map and a journal and you will discover a cryptic code identifier that your missing boyfriend left behind for you. It is a game that can keep your attention, therefore I recommend it but, I don't think it's worth the CE price, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Natural Threat 2
Giant mutated plants have sprung up across the city! It's time to save the day!
Overall rating
4
/
5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
NOTHING NATURAL ABOUT THIS GAME!
PostedJuly 26, 2013
pennmom36
fromSearching for some weed killer!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull
(248)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I wish they would have put a little more money into the production of this game because it could have been fantastic. The graphics are simplistic yet bright and colorful, the video's are somewhat fuzzy, yet they still paint a clear story. There are no bells or whistles, yet for some odd reason they aren't necessary. The actions are easy to figure out, you will know to light the candle, take the candle and use it on the hardened handprint to get a thumbprint to use on the cars on board computer system. There aren't a lot of HOS but surprisingly items can be tough to find. There are lots of interactive puzzles such as clicking on individual flowers with the goal being to close all the blooms, but when you click on one petal to close, several others open (drove me nuts!) Try this game with an open mind and give it a few minutes and I think you will see what I mean by "nothing natural about this game" Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Witches' Legacy: Lair of the Witch Queen
A letter offers new information about Elizabeth just as Lynn's powers have awakened. Help her overcome the darkness before it's too late!
Overall rating
5
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5
28 of 34 found this review helpful
FIGHT THE EVIL DARK POWERS OF THE WITCH!
PostedJuly 26, 2013
pennmom36
fromInteracting with my Imp!
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
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Elizabeth has protected young Lynn from the evil witch that longs for her family's magical powers, but Lynn has finally discovered the magic within, and the adventure begins! I love this game but admittedly I enjoyed the CE more because of my favorite morphs and achievements. You will be accompanied by a playful imp (he looks a bit evil to me) which will help you in your adventure by climbing up poles and searching for items in hard to reach places. I think you will enjoy the clever and out of the ordinary puzzles and mini games this game offers such as clicking on tiles that light up to make a path from one end to the other but you must click on exactly 8 red tiles 8 blue tiles and 8 green tiles before reaching the end. The HOS are well done and interactive where you must first find a coat sleeve, then find a sewing needle and sew the sleeve back onto the coat. If you don't like HOS you have the option of a matching game but I think most people play this type of game for the hidden objects. There is an interactive map and the mode of difficulty can be customized for glint availability or how fast the skip and hint buttons recharge which is a wonderful feature. You can't go wrong choosing this game, it has a great story, good voiceovers, crisp graphics and a fun factor better than most. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Marble Duel
Orphan Evy wakes to find herself in a fairytale kingdom under threat from an evil witch. Help her save the magic kingdom with Marble Popping puzzle duels.
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 41 found this review helpful
The Battle Is On!
PostedJuly 22, 2013
pennmom36
fromShooting marbles!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff Collector's Edition
(66)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I like it when the developers take a standard game that is already popular and puts a bit of a twist on it. This game is just that. Not only do you get to shoot colored spheres trying to match at least 3 same colored spheres, but you will battle against the shady characters you come across. You take turns shooting and the goal is to dwindle the points away from the other player. To do this you score points as well as take them away from the other player. The red spheres take away 6 points (or more with upgrades) green gives you 4 points and purple gives you 3 points, blue defends you by lessening the blow etc. After each match, coins will fall and you collect them by catching them, which I will admit I would forget to do, and you use the coins to buy upgrades. You will also earn achievements. This game can be played by adults, but is easy enough for most kids and I for one am buying it. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Calavera: Day of the Dead
Hop aboard to cross the border between life and death!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 13 found this review helpful
MEET THE BOOK OF THE DEAD!
PostedJuly 21, 2013
pennmom36
fromTalking to my book!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Silent Hollow Collector's Edition
(116)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Catalina's boyfriend has proposed and they travel to Mexico to get her fathers blessing, but....they arrive on the Day of the Dead, and papa is nowhere to be found! As the new fiancé searches for some water he finds The Book of The Dead and this book can talk! The guide warns him to leave as quickly as possible because "He" is coming for Catalina, but it's too late she is gone. Although I loved the CE because of the skull collections and morphs, I still think this is a fun game. The HOS are slightly interactive but you are going to love the mini games. Most of them are new and exciting such as walking across a narrow ledge but you can only take a step when the skull meter at the top is in the green section and the skull goes back and forth faster each step and the green safe section on the meter gets smaller and smaller! The graphics are colorful the story is interesting and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy in each scene. I liked this game and I think you will as well, enjoy!
I recommend this game!