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The tenacious trio takes on a master of the occult!
Overall rating
2
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5
141 of 166 found this review helpful
DEADLY DEBT...IS THE ELEPHANT SIMPLY FULFILLING THEIR CONTRACT WITH BARE MINIMUM?
PostedJanuary 20, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Completed Game approximately 3.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
14 Main Game Scene Locations +5 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
14 Main Game Scene Locations +5 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
Dear Developer:
After much consideration, I've decided to give up on you. Although I was blown away by Crossroads, I'm confused by the lack of dedication you are putting forth consistently. This game is riddled with mistakes, freezing issues, and non-sensical timeline plots. You were once my favorite developer, but I've come to the conclusion that you are simply developing bare minimum quality games because you have to fulfill a contract and not because you care about the fans who put you on the map in the first place. Fans like myself who loved your games and thought they blew everyone else out of the park, fans like me who stuck by your side for longer than I should have when I saw the decline. We are actually pretty darn smart and quite capable of doing more than placing a zillion emblems. We are smart enough to see the decline of quality and can recognize when someone doesn't care about their product. I'm sorry it has come to this, it's not me, it's you! Prove me wrong, please!
After much consideration, I've decided to give up on you. Although I was blown away by Crossroads, I'm confused by the lack of dedication you are putting forth consistently. This game is riddled with mistakes, freezing issues, and non-sensical timeline plots. You were once my favorite developer, but I've come to the conclusion that you are simply developing bare minimum quality games because you have to fulfill a contract and not because you care about the fans who put you on the map in the first place. Fans like myself who loved your games and thought they blew everyone else out of the park, fans like me who stuck by your side for longer than I should have when I saw the decline. We are actually pretty darn smart and quite capable of doing more than placing a zillion emblems. We are smart enough to see the decline of quality and can recognize when someone doesn't care about their product. I'm sorry it has come to this, it's not me, it's you! Prove me wrong, please!
GADGETS/HELPER:
There are no permanent gadgets (Agent Brown always has a new gadget) but you will play as all 3 characters, Agent Dorian Brown from Mystery Trackers, James Blackthorn from Haunted Hotel, and Anna Grey from Grim Tales...the one who always loses her kid lol.
There are no permanent gadgets (Agent Brown always has a new gadget) but you will play as all 3 characters, Agent Dorian Brown from Mystery Trackers, James Blackthorn from Haunted Hotel, and Anna Grey from Grim Tales...the one who always loses her kid lol.
COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS (CE Bonus Chapter only)
There are 12 Morphing Watch or Time Pieces, some of which have the wrong descriptions? There are 20 Puzzle Fragments as well that allow you to download 4 different Scenes when completed. All of the collectibles are located within zoom zones that don't close until you select them so they are hard to miss!
There are 12 Morphing Watch or Time Pieces, some of which have the wrong descriptions? There are 20 Puzzle Fragments as well that allow you to download 4 different Scenes when completed. All of the collectibles are located within zoom zones that don't close until you select them so they are hard to miss!
HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
There are 9 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and 6 Zoom Zone HO's throughout the game. At first, I thought the HOs were pretty lame but as I progressed I began to notice that some of the objects were well-blended...but then again, some had weird descriptions such as a smilie face called a Badge! Although most of the main HOs are simple List Finds or Silhouetted Shape Finds, they mixed up the styles such as finding objects on Stained Glass, or removing Pairs of Symbols, etc.
There are 9 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, and 6 Zoom Zone HO's throughout the game. At first, I thought the HOs were pretty lame but as I progressed I began to notice that some of the objects were well-blended...but then again, some had weird descriptions such as a smilie face called a Badge! Although most of the main HOs are simple List Finds or Silhouetted Shape Finds, they mixed up the styles such as finding objects on Stained Glass, or removing Pairs of Symbols, etc.
MINI-GAMES:
There are 15 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Usually, I enjoy Elephant Games puzzles but most of these were super simplistic. The worse part is that starting with the Coin & Cups game the instructions were mixed up, for example, the cups game had directions for the following navigation puzzle, and that navigation puzzle would have directions for the cups puzzle. When you get to the final puzzle of the third and last chapter, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS (just place the monster heads correctly and then repeat the sequence x3)...how do mistakes like this happen Benjamin? Anyway, the puzzles were easily solved on the first attempt, a ton of tile swap puzzles, swap numbers to add up to 15 horizontally, diagonally, and vertically, matching animals to pawprints, balance scales, or repeat the sequence. I did enjoy some of the Triangle swap puzzles!
There are 15 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Usually, I enjoy Elephant Games puzzles but most of these were super simplistic. The worse part is that starting with the Coin & Cups game the instructions were mixed up, for example, the cups game had directions for the following navigation puzzle, and that navigation puzzle would have directions for the cups puzzle. When you get to the final puzzle of the third and last chapter, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS (just place the monster heads correctly and then repeat the sequence x3)...how do mistakes like this happen Benjamin? Anyway, the puzzles were easily solved on the first attempt, a ton of tile swap puzzles, swap numbers to add up to 15 horizontally, diagonally, and vertically, matching animals to pawprints, balance scales, or repeat the sequence. I did enjoy some of the Triangle swap puzzles!
BONUS CHAPTER: (Collector's Edition version only)
I forgot what I was doing, actually, after watching a news brief on a television screen, there's an awkward silent pause and then Anna explains they forgot everything...I haven't forgotten how confused I was by this explanation? Basically, it's the same situation as the main chapter only with a cursed Harp. There are 8 additional Mini-Games and 5 Hidden Object Scenes that take place over 5 additional locations. You'll continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Watch Timepieces and 5 Zoom Zone Puzzle Fragments that allow you to set the final screensaver. After completing the Bonus Chapter, you'll gain entry to the Archives and Expedition Rooms.
I forgot what I was doing, actually, after watching a news brief on a television screen, there's an awkward silent pause and then Anna explains they forgot everything...I haven't forgotten how confused I was by this explanation? Basically, it's the same situation as the main chapter only with a cursed Harp. There are 8 additional Mini-Games and 5 Hidden Object Scenes that take place over 5 additional locations. You'll continue your search for the final 4 Morphing Watch Timepieces and 5 Zoom Zone Puzzle Fragments that allow you to set the final screensaver. After completing the Bonus Chapter, you'll gain entry to the Archives and Expedition Rooms.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRA'S:
10 Wallpaper, 4 Jigsaw Fragment Puzzle Pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 22 Achievements, 13 Replayable Mini-Games, 13 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Morphing Watch Timepieces with mixed up descriptions, 20 Zoom Zone Jigsaw Puzzle Fragments, an Expedition Room (return to scenes to search for missed Collectibles & Jigsaw Puzzle Fragments) a Secret Room (Timed HO with trophies) 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
10 Wallpaper, 4 Jigsaw Fragment Puzzle Pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 22 Achievements, 13 Replayable Mini-Games, 13 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Morphing Watch Timepieces with mixed up descriptions, 20 Zoom Zone Jigsaw Puzzle Fragments, an Expedition Room (return to scenes to search for missed Collectibles & Jigsaw Puzzle Fragments) a Secret Room (Timed HO with trophies) 3 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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I don't recommend this game.
Explore beautiful India, find cleverly hidden objects, and solve challenging mini-games while visiting iconic locations!
Overall rating
3
/
5
71 of 92 found this review helpful
I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT 4-STARS...
PostedJanuary 19, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I was actually more impressed with this 13th game in the series because the objects were blended into the scenery better and some of the objects were truly challenging to spot. Then I replayed the scenes in the other modes and discovered that the Spot The Difference modes had a flaw or perhaps wasn't compatible with my larger screen. I couldn't find the last few objects because the screen was cut off on the right side and the Hint kept pointing to an area of the screen which showed up as a black bar on my screen, in other words, the two comparison scenes that are side by side were not identical because an entire section on the far right side was missing.
I do see an effort by this developer to make improvements to each game, but I'd like to see some added features as well, maybe some Morphing Objects, Coins to find which allows you to purchase souvenirs or a new puzzle to buy? They did add a couple of new HO variants a few games back, such as Mirror Reflections where the words are mirrored as well as the screen (as it would be reading the word "ambulance" in a rearview mirror), and the Spot the Difference variant.
I do see an effort by this developer to make improvements to each game, but I'd like to see some added features as well, maybe some Morphing Objects, Coins to find which allows you to purchase souvenirs or a new puzzle to buy? They did add a couple of new HO variants a few games back, such as Mirror Reflections where the words are mirrored as well as the screen (as it would be reading the word "ambulance" in a rearview mirror), and the Spot the Difference variant.
One of the biggest reasons I don't feel the need to purchase new games in this series lately is because the items never change position when you replay the levels. Replaying levels is a requirement in this game in order to earn the necessary stars which unlock the next level in order to progress, therefore, it becomes monotonous and boring pretty quickly. Sometimes they throw in a few new objects to the mix of the repeated scenes, but all of the objects remain exactly where they were located in the previous scene, in the same exact position!
You can choose from 3 different difficulty modes, a Relaxed Untimed Mode, a 10-Minute Timed Mode, or a 3-Minute Timed Mode. You will earn a single star on each HO location and the next location requires 1-3 stars to unlock it which means you'll have to replay the scene in a different HO mode. The Hidden Object Modes change each time you replay a scene, between Listed Item, Silhouetted Shapes, Scrambled Letter Modes, and the two newer variants, Mirror Reflection and Spot the Differences. Because the objects themselves never move, you can basically guess at the objects by the time you roll around to the silhouetted shapes, and scrambled letters and get 99% of them right!
Each scene has a Lazy Turtle to discover (once you find him he won't appear in the other HO modes) to earn 500 extra points, but there's nothing to purchase with these extra points so what's the point? There are trivia facts before visiting each location as well, but I STILL think the developers need to use their Lazy Turtle Logo versus the cheap plastic turtle because this developer's Lazy Turtle Logo is one of the coolest logos I've ever seen. He's an adorable "lazy" turtle wearing a sombrero and leaning up against a palm tree. If they used a semi-transparent image of this logo and hid it in each scene it would be much more challenging to spot and much more fun.
The Hudson Family's trip locations include:
~Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
~Taj Mahal, Agra
~Maharajas' Express
~Goa
~Kolkata
~Bazaar, Delhi
~Kerala
~Udaipur, Rajasthan
~Tungnath, Rudraprayag
~Jaipur, Rajasthan
~Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
~Lotus Temple, Delhi
~Jodhpur, Rajasthan
~Darjeeling District, West Bengal
~Adalaj Stepwell
~Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
~Taj Mahal, Agra
~Maharajas' Express
~Goa
~Kolkata
~Bazaar, Delhi
~Kerala
~Udaipur, Rajasthan
~Tungnath, Rudraprayag
~Jaipur, Rajasthan
~Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
~Lotus Temple, Delhi
~Jodhpur, Rajasthan
~Darjeeling District, West Bengal
~Adalaj Stepwell
Mini-Games Available:
~Jigsaw
~Travel Cards (memory match)
~Spices (Match 3)
~Mahjong
~Cities of India (Word Search)
~Jigsaw
~Travel Cards (memory match)
~Spices (Match 3)
~Mahjong
~Cities of India (Word Search)
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I recommend this game!
Help Sara to shoot her way through this marble blast world to build a new shelter and save the animals!
Overall rating
3
/
5
47 of 66 found this review helpful
NO CROWS WERE HARMED WHILE PLAYING THIS GAME...PROBABLY? lol
PostedJanuary 18, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I fell in love with Marble Poppers years ago and was truly delighted when I saw today's game. I must admit I was confused by several aspects of the game mechanics and I was at a total loss as to whom Brave Giant was targeting with the Cartoon Characters and Rescue Pet features that seem to be geared toward young children? I'm confused about the narrative of the game, I'm a pet Dog and Cat rescuer who plays a Marble Popper about Butterflies & Caterpillars to earn stars to fix my House so the animals can live in the yard or a doghouse? I had to chuckle when one of the levels required me to hit several crows with marbles...some animal rescuer I am!
The goal of the game is to shoot identically colored marbles to remove the string of marbles before it reaches the end of the line. You can click the Butterfly Marble shooter to swap the color of the next orb, but fair warning, the marble often changes colors unexpectedly, especially when the line does a reset with the next wave after certain powerups are initiated.
I was totally confused about the criteria for earning all 3 stars. I received 1 Star on level 4 and I hadn't yet gotten to the Timed Modes so the criteria wasn't based on time at that point, and I did get all the caterpillars to safety so I completed my level goal. I replayed the level again and still got the same result of only 1 Star, while still setting up massive Chain Reactions using strategy so it isn't based on Points either. This same scenario happened on level 15 which actually was a Timed level and I replayed that level 3 times, removing more orbs each time but still only earned 1 star??
As you progress, Powerups and Boosters are added to either the marbles or as a rechargeable Bomb that targets different orbs. Some orbs have fireworks, reverse the line, pause, slow motion, etc. to help you remove the marbles before they reach the end of the line at which point you'll lose.
Obstacle marbles such as Ropes, and Sponges, are added to the mixture (and the poor little crow just trying to raise a crow family) Some marbles will charge the boosters as well.
Once you have earned enough stars, you will purchase an abundance of repairs such as replacing the roof, fencing, or installing a new door. Again, what does this have to do with butterfly Marble Shooters?
I'm thinking this game was supposed to be a CE version because it has 14 Wallpapers, 14 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 14 Achievements (which need to be "claimed" each time), and 123 levels.
I loved the Marble Popper levels, but it definitely needs a better explanation of how you earn all 3 stars. I hated the Timed levels because it seems impossible to get 3 stars...but mostly, the cartoon characters were a total turnoff and make the game seem more like a phone app.
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The most challenging and fun Clutter yet!
Overall rating
5
/
5
96 of 121 found this review helpful
IT'S ABOUT TIME OUR COLLECTOR'S A CLUTTER FAVORITE BECAME EDITION (yes it's cluttered on purpose)
PostedJanuary 15, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I wasn't a huge fan of K1ller Clutter but I'm totally back on board the Clutter Fan Train! It's About Time our favorite Clutter series joined the coveted Collector's Edition spotlight, how can you possibly go wrong with so many extra clutter levels and puzzles?
You Can Choose from 3 Cursor sizes in Red, Green, and Blue and you can also customize the following:
*Timer: enable/disable timer.
*Starter Hints: enable/disable Match Hints if you stall a little too long.
*Unlimited Hints: enable/disable unlimited hints mode.
*Click Penalty: enable/disable penalties for misclicks.
*Slider Puzzles (in Quest Mode) allows you to bypass Slider Puzzles.
*Tips & Tricks: enable/disable commentary w/ tips & tricks.
*Colorize Toggle: de-color your clutter world.
*Shadow Toggle: enable/disable Silhouettes in pop-up boxes.
*Story: enable/disable the Story Joe has worked so hard on?
*Tall & Wide: enable/disable the latest Clutter variation, never!
*Chaos Toggle: enable/disable the hectic chaos of moving objects, demons begone!
*Timer: enable/disable timer.
*Starter Hints: enable/disable Match Hints if you stall a little too long.
*Unlimited Hints: enable/disable unlimited hints mode.
*Click Penalty: enable/disable penalties for misclicks.
*Slider Puzzles (in Quest Mode) allows you to bypass Slider Puzzles.
*Tips & Tricks: enable/disable commentary w/ tips & tricks.
*Colorize Toggle: de-color your clutter world.
*Shadow Toggle: enable/disable Silhouettes in pop-up boxes.
*Story: enable/disable the Story Joe has worked so hard on?
*Tall & Wide: enable/disable the latest Clutter variation, never!
*Chaos Toggle: enable/disable the hectic chaos of moving objects, demons begone!
There are over 2000 puzzles with some old and new Clutter styles such as See 2, Match 2 (match 2 identical objects) Stackers-in Easy & Hard Modes (variations of buttons), Coin Matches, Cartoony Animals, Spinning Buttons, Classic Clutter, Spinning Spirals, Rotation Madness, Meet The Singletons. Clutter Jong, Picture Quest and so much more!
This CE version has hundreds of Bonus Quests such as Picture Quest and Bonus Box Quotes, not to mention our favorite Classic Clutter Quests, 3 extra lands to discover, and a Hidden 4 Page Story by Joe!
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I recommend this game!
Can you break a curse in time to save Christmas?
Overall rating
4
/
5
38 of 45 found this review helpful
I RECOMMEND THE CE VERSION BECAUSE I LOVE THE COLLECTIBLES & MORPHS
PostedJanuary 14, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
Friendly Fox Rocks!
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
18 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
Friendly Fox Rocks!
Never say never, no never, to a Never Land Pirate! Yo Ho, let's Go... on an adventure to save Never Land from a wicked curse brought on by Peter Pan Jr.'s very own shadow! You can never trust a shadow, especially when it's your own mischievous shadow who feels unloved!
Christmas Flight may not have your typical "Feel Good" Christmas Morals Message incorporated into the plot, but that's actually a good thing because it isn't limited to a one-month Christmas window, it can be enjoyed all year long. I say enjoyed because it IS a really enjoyable game with really good features. This game is way more enjoyable than any of the Domini games of late, it has a decent challenge and a plot that took some imagination to create which is more than Domini ever gives us with their cookie-cutter games! Try to look at this game from a NON-Christmas point of view, as just a regular fantasy game and I'm betting you will enjoy it as well!
Collectibles/Morphing Objects: (CE version only)
Each scene has 2 of those infamous 4Friends Opaque Collectibles that are really well-blended into the scenery and one of my personal favorite collectibles overall. (my all-time favorite CE feature are non-linear morphs from the original DP series)
Each scene has 2 of those infamous 4Friends Opaque Collectibles that are really well-blended into the scenery and one of my personal favorite collectibles overall. (my all-time favorite CE feature are non-linear morphs from the original DP series)
There are 50 Opaque Pixies which unlocks a new Pixie under the Christmas Tree when you find 2-10-20-30-40-50 Opaque Pixies in the game.
Each scene also has two Morphing Christmas Stocking, some of which are very well-hidden and challenging to spot at first glance. Christmas Stockings are hung on your tree when you find 2-10-20-30-40-50 morphs within the game.
Once you complete the collections category it will unlock a Bonus Hidden Object Scene in a timed mode. There is an available pull-out Tab on the left side that tells you how many morphs & collectibles remain in each scene, a feature I for one appreciate.
Gadget/Helper:
Tinkerbelle has been replaced with a Pixie that looks like a cat mixed with a butterfly fairy. The pixie holds the key to lifting the curse because she can enchant a personal item that has meaning to the cursed victim. Once they hold the enchanted item, the good memories overwhelm them and the curse is lifted. Personally, I would have chosen a tiny real fairy with beautifully transparent wings, or at least made the cat pixie more adorable?? The Orange Pixie that is sitting on the floor under the Christmas Tree in the collectibles section is super adorable with his amazing bright green eyes that are slightly crossed...he/she would have been a much better choice!
Tinkerbelle has been replaced with a Pixie that looks like a cat mixed with a butterfly fairy. The pixie holds the key to lifting the curse because she can enchant a personal item that has meaning to the cursed victim. Once they hold the enchanted item, the good memories overwhelm them and the curse is lifted. Personally, I would have chosen a tiny real fairy with beautifully transparent wings, or at least made the cat pixie more adorable?? The Orange Pixie that is sitting on the floor under the Christmas Tree in the collectibles section is super adorable with his amazing bright green eyes that are slightly crossed...he/she would have been a much better choice!
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +9 in the CE Bonus Chapter many of which are smaller zoom zone types of HOs. Although some of the scenes are duplicated, the type of HO varies each time and some of the variations are challenging! There are Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Pictured Items that require dragging the object to the logical place in the scene, Direction-based HOs where you must figure out what item the description is hinting towards and then use that item interactively within the scene. There were also a few Swatch variations where you had to find a specific area that matched the swatch shown, a variation I've always enjoyed.
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +9 in the CE Bonus Chapter many of which are smaller zoom zone types of HOs. Although some of the scenes are duplicated, the type of HO varies each time and some of the variations are challenging! There are Interactive List Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Pictured Items that require dragging the object to the logical place in the scene, Direction-based HOs where you must figure out what item the description is hinting towards and then use that item interactively within the scene. There were also a few Swatch variations where you had to find a specific area that matched the swatch shown, a variation I've always enjoyed.
Mini-Games:
There are 32 Mini-Games +11 in the CE Bonus Chapter, some of which are more like a Hidden Object Scene than an actual puzzle. Friendly Fox always includes a repetitive puzzle at the end of each chapter which requires swapping puzzle strips and then adjusting them by dragging individual pieces up or down to complete the image. There's always a stationary piece on the left & right to use as a starting point. You will repeat this process with 3 different puzzles which will help to fill in the blanks by telling a brief story after each puzzle. I kind of enjoy these puzzles and it's a really good way to incorporate a story as told from the character's perspective.
There are 32 Mini-Games +11 in the CE Bonus Chapter, some of which are more like a Hidden Object Scene than an actual puzzle. Friendly Fox always includes a repetitive puzzle at the end of each chapter which requires swapping puzzle strips and then adjusting them by dragging individual pieces up or down to complete the image. There's always a stationary piece on the left & right to use as a starting point. You will repeat this process with 3 different puzzles which will help to fill in the blanks by telling a brief story after each puzzle. I kind of enjoy these puzzles and it's a really good way to incorporate a story as told from the character's perspective.
Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
The Bonus Chapter is a sequel divided into 3 mini-chapters that span 7 additional scene locations. (you can play the quests in any order) Peter Pan Junior and his friends are planning a Christmas party and have assigned each person with a party task. Fan has been tasked with creating Figurine Presents, Amelia is responsible for the party food, and Peter Pan Jr. is responsible for creating an ice skating rink for entertainment. There are 11 mini-games, and 9 Hidden Object Scenes in this Bonus Chapter and you will complete your Pixie Collection and Morphing Christmas Stockings (2 Morphing Stockings & 2 Pixies per scene)
The Bonus Chapter is a sequel divided into 3 mini-chapters that span 7 additional scene locations. (you can play the quests in any order) Peter Pan Junior and his friends are planning a Christmas party and have assigned each person with a party task. Fan has been tasked with creating Figurine Presents, Amelia is responsible for the party food, and Peter Pan Jr. is responsible for creating an ice skating rink for entertainment. There are 11 mini-games, and 9 Hidden Object Scenes in this Bonus Chapter and you will complete your Pixie Collection and Morphing Christmas Stockings (2 Morphing Stockings & 2 Pixies per scene)
Collector's Edition Version Extra's
6 Wallpapers, 17 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 6 Music Soundtracks, 33 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (some are available in 3 category progressions) 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 11 Replayable Mini-Games, 50 Opaque Pixies (2 per scene) 50 Morphing Christmas Stockings (2 per scene) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
6 Wallpapers, 17 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 6 Music Soundtracks, 33 Movie Video Cutscenes, 26 Achievements (some are available in 3 category progressions) 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 11 Replayable Mini-Games, 50 Opaque Pixies (2 per scene) 50 Morphing Christmas Stockings (2 per scene) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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I recommend this game!
Can you save Redwood National Park before it’s too late?
Overall rating
4
/
5
120 of 142 found this review helpful
LOVED THE STORY-REMINDED ME OF ENIGMATIS
PostedJanuary 13, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
19 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
(including completion of all mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
19 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate
One of Amanda's favorite childhood memories was their family trip to The Redwood Forest to visit her Great Aunt Tina who always had amazing stories to tell her about Magical Forest Critters. Now Amanda is returning to the forest as a renowned Biologist to investigate plants that look exactly like humans! Amanda will gain more knowledge than she ever thought possible, as she uncovers corruption at the Redwood Forest!
I absolutely loved this story which reminded me a lot of the Enigmatis series from yesteryear! Friendly Fox knows how to create a wonderful fantasy filled with magic and mystery...perhaps better than any other developer and although the gameplay was fairly easy, I enjoyed this game and loved the morphs & collectibles far more than any game the big D has offered in the last few years!
Collectibles/Morphing Objects: (CE version only)
Each scene has 2 of those infamous 4Friends Opaque Collectibles that are really well-blended into the scenery and one of my personal favorite collectibles overall. (my all-time favorite CE feature are non-linear morphs from the original DP series) There is an available pull-out Tab on the left side that tells you how many morphs & collectibles remain in each scene, a feature I for one appreciate.
Collectibles/Morphing Objects: (CE version only)
Each scene has 2 of those infamous 4Friends Opaque Collectibles that are really well-blended into the scenery and one of my personal favorite collectibles overall. (my all-time favorite CE feature are non-linear morphs from the original DP series) There is an available pull-out Tab on the left side that tells you how many morphs & collectibles remain in each scene, a feature I for one appreciate.
There are 52 Opaque Forest Animals which unlocks a new Animal of the Forest when you find 5-15-28-40-52 Opaque Animals in the game. My only complaint is that they repeated the same animals, I wish they had used their wonderful imaginations to create several different animals to search for, which in turn would unlock more forest critters!
Each scene also has two Morphing Objects, some of which are very well-hidden and challenging to spot at first glance, others morphed into objects that seemed out of place so they were easily spotted.
Gadget/Helper:
Grey the Australian Shepherd is your Helper and he is used 5 times in the Main Chapter to dig dirt or fetch objects. He sits quietly in the Inventory Bar and isn't annoying at any point...he's also adorable!
Gadget/Helper:
Grey the Australian Shepherd is your Helper and he is used 5 times in the Main Chapter to dig dirt or fetch objects. He sits quietly in the Inventory Bar and isn't annoying at any point...he's also adorable!
Friendly Fox loves their Amulets and this game is no exception. When you encounter a magical Forest critter you must first befriend him by feeding him or helping him in various manners. After befriending him you will use your Amulet to scan the scene for 5-6 Fragments which allows you to read the animal's mind as you watch a short video explaining what the animal endured. After the video you will receive that animal's power:
SPOILER ALERT (animal/powers)
Dog-sense of smell
Skunk-odor
Magical Deer-flight
Falcon-sight
Magical Coyote-fire
Bear-strength
Dog-sense of smell
Skunk-odor
Magical Deer-flight
Falcon-sight
Magical Coyote-fire
Bear-strength
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +6 in the CE Bonus Chapter many of which are smaller zoom zone HOs requiring you to match identical objects, and of course, there are several HO scenes associated with the Amulet Gadget. Although some of the scenes are duplicated, the type of HO varies each time and some of the variations are quite fun and all of them are very colorful. There are several Interactive List Finds, and Keywords in Sentence Finds as well as Replacing Items into the Scene, Fill in the Blanks by dragging the correct object to each sentence, Pictured or Silhouetted Shape Finds, and Multiples of the Same type.
There are 13 Hidden Object Scenes +6 in the CE Bonus Chapter many of which are smaller zoom zone HOs requiring you to match identical objects, and of course, there are several HO scenes associated with the Amulet Gadget. Although some of the scenes are duplicated, the type of HO varies each time and some of the variations are quite fun and all of them are very colorful. There are several Interactive List Finds, and Keywords in Sentence Finds as well as Replacing Items into the Scene, Fill in the Blanks by dragging the correct object to each sentence, Pictured or Silhouetted Shape Finds, and Multiples of the Same type.
Mini-Games:
There are 12 Mini-Games +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the puzzles have been offered a hundred times before, but they aren't necessarily bad puzzles, just nothing new. The infamous games include a game of Cups where you keep track of the cup containing a cat toy, Navigate thru a forest maze using directional arrows while finding and using objects to overcome obstacles, Drop 2 boltcutters to the bottom at the same time, Connect dots to replicate a pattern, Move tokens to matching slots along a track, Sort colored liquids in test tubes, Synchronize 2 radio waves, Light all fuses with the specified number of connections, to name a few. I did enjoy the puzzle where you had to rotate bulbs with different colored bases and place them correctly by following tangled wire paths.
There are 12 Mini-Games +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the puzzles have been offered a hundred times before, but they aren't necessarily bad puzzles, just nothing new. The infamous games include a game of Cups where you keep track of the cup containing a cat toy, Navigate thru a forest maze using directional arrows while finding and using objects to overcome obstacles, Drop 2 boltcutters to the bottom at the same time, Connect dots to replicate a pattern, Move tokens to matching slots along a track, Sort colored liquids in test tubes, Synchronize 2 radio waves, Light all fuses with the specified number of connections, to name a few. I did enjoy the puzzle where you had to rotate bulbs with different colored bases and place them correctly by following tangled wire paths.
Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
The new director is faced with her first major disaster when a Cyclone threatens the Redwood Forest inhabitants and visitors. Can she save the creatures and the humans in time? The BC spans 7 additional scene locations with 5 mini-games and 6 Hidden Object Scenes. You will complete your Opaque Animal Collection and Morphing Objects (2 per scene of each) which will unlock the final 2 Animals of the forest.
The new director is faced with her first major disaster when a Cyclone threatens the Redwood Forest inhabitants and visitors. Can she save the creatures and the humans in time? The BC spans 7 additional scene locations with 5 mini-games and 6 Hidden Object Scenes. You will complete your Opaque Animal Collection and Morphing Objects (2 per scene of each) which will unlock the final 2 Animals of the forest.
Collector's Edition Version Extra's:
10 Wallpapers, 13 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 Movie Video Cutscenes, 15 Achievements (some are available in 3 category progressions) 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 13 Replayable Mini-Games, 52 Opaque animals (2 per scene) 52 Morphing Objects (2 per scene) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
10 Wallpapers, 13 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 17 Movie Video Cutscenes, 15 Achievements (some are available in 3 category progressions) 17 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 13 Replayable Mini-Games, 52 Opaque animals (2 per scene) 52 Morphing Objects (2 per scene) 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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I recommend this game!
Explore hundreds of detailed aquatic levels and rebuild breathtaking waterscapes.
Overall rating
5
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5
96 of 113 found this review helpful
HOLY SEASHELLS BY THE SEASHORE THIS IS A FUN GAME
PostedJanuary 8, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
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 can't think of a single reason a solitaire fan would pass on purchasing this game. While most developers are offering less and less nowadays, Suricate Software crams the entire Atlantic Ocean into every game...and who doesn't want to rebuild Atlantis?
This is a Higher/Lower Solitaire, but they also offer a Classic Solitaire Bonus Room that has Klondike, Spider, Freecell, Yukon, Pyramid (my favorite), and Baker's Dozen. As you progress, you will unlock 12 Different Solitaire Versions with the Stars you earn playing the Main Game, and these Bonus Solitaire Game variants always differ from the previous Atlantis Games!
Solitaire Variants:
Free Klondike~Stook~Barrier~Feu Follett~Commodore~Shy Queens~Juvenile~Double Wasp~Sir Tommy~Ambassador~Elba~Julien.
Free Klondike~Stook~Barrier~Feu Follett~Commodore~Shy Queens~Juvenile~Double Wasp~Sir Tommy~Ambassador~Elba~Julien.
There are 200 main Solitaire Levels that can be played (or replayed) in a Relaxed, Normal, Timed, or Hard Mode. There are 24 Achievement Trophies to earn and I highly recommend that you read them before starting the game because you can earn a Trophy just for selecting various option settings, such as Custom Cursors or Card Backs! There are 4 Card Backs to choose from and 3 Card Fonts, a traditional, antique, and themed style.
The goal is to Remove Cards that are either one card Higher or one card Lower than the Deck Card...AND you get to remove all of the cards on the board, not just the special "gold cards-game over" which is the case in those cookie-cutter Solitaire Games by the Basement Floor developer! Each level has at least one Emerald to uncover, the Emeralds are used to purchase Castle sections, and rebuild Atlantis! (The completed Castles then become available as Wallpapers)
Some Cards contain Coins that can be used in the Shop to purchase Power-ups, Wildcards, or convenience features such as a Deck Card Counter~Earn Extra Gold~Remove a Random Card~Remove a Specific Card~Reveal some Face Down Cards~Extra Shuffle and Undo features~Card Specific Wildcards~Jokers, and the Chance to Receive Wildcards and Jokers during the Levels.
As you progress, Obstacle Cards are added to the challenge, such as Lock & Key Cards, Frozen Cards that require two Plays to remove them, Chain & Hammer Cards, Ribbon & Scissor Cards, Seaweed & Sword Cards, Red & Black Sealed Cards or Suit Specific Cards that require removing Red and Black Suit Cards or cards in a specific Suit, such as Clubs, Hearts, Diamonds or Spades.
Collector's Edition Extra's:
This CE version includes 200 Extra Solitaire Levels, 6 Classic Solitaire Bonus Levels (Two Bars~Double Easthaven~Busy Aces Twice~Twenty-One~Cornet~Tarbart), 120 Extra Mahjong Games, 120 Extra Challenge Levels, 120 Extra Supersized Levels, 120 Extra Match 2 Levels, 5 Extra Castles, 24 Achievement Trophies & Bonus Achievements, 6 Wallpapers & Extra CE Wallpapers, 10 Music Soundtracks, 4 Card Backs & 4 CE Extra Backs, The Making Of, and 4 Extra Shop Items.
My favorite features in this game:
This CE version includes 200 Extra Solitaire Levels, 6 Classic Solitaire Bonus Levels (Two Bars~Double Easthaven~Busy Aces Twice~Twenty-One~Cornet~Tarbart), 120 Extra Mahjong Games, 120 Extra Challenge Levels, 120 Extra Supersized Levels, 120 Extra Match 2 Levels, 5 Extra Castles, 24 Achievement Trophies & Bonus Achievements, 6 Wallpapers & Extra CE Wallpapers, 10 Music Soundtracks, 4 Card Backs & 4 CE Extra Backs, The Making Of, and 4 Extra Shop Items.
My favorite features in this game:
1- Optional Caves to explore as a Side Quest. The Quests require you to play 4 Challenge levels that reward you with extra coins, emeralds, and new fish.
2-Challenge & Supersized levels that have a ton of cards to remove. It's really satisfying to make huge chains, not to mention that they take longer to complete versus the regular levels that seem to be over within less than a minute.
3-I love that you can click on the screen to quickly bring up the score window, or get to the map rather than waiting for all the theatrics to finish...I have a need for speed, or at least a need to quickly move to the next level lol
4-Love the fish! It's a really cool feature that allows us to select and buy colorful fish to add to the screen!
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I recommend this game!
Find hidden objects and animals while visiting the most beautiful places in the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
89 of 105 found this review helpful
GET OUT OF THE WATER LITTLE DUCKIE THERE'S A SHARK!
PostedJanuary 7, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
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
This 5th edition of Our Beautiful Earth is 100% entertainment! I've always loved all creatures great and small, and that's exactly what you'll find when you play this Nature-themed game, from tiny insects to giant elephants. What's even more incredible is that they somehow manage to slip in elephants, giraffes, and rhinos in some of the scenes yet they don't seem out of proportion size-wise, not to mention they don't always stick out like a sore thumb!
Each of the 30 scene locations has 3 adorable cats that meow when you click on them and you'll earn extra points as well. Each level also has a hidden Camera that will reward you with a location screenshot, and there is a hidden Paw Print Tile of various critters in each level, (ignore the fact that dolphins & birds don't have paws lol) Wouldn't it make more sense to have the Pawprint Tile open up to reveal that animals real print, even if it's just a flipper or dorsal fin?
Each scene has 2 Sub-scenes or Zoom Zones that will appear as Boxes on the Right side that come and go as objects are found and new ones added. You can play in a Casual or Challenge Mode, depending on how fast you want the Hint & Puzzle Skip buttons to recharge. There are no Misclick Penalties or Timers so this HOG is very relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable to play, especially if you love animals, nature, and wildlife! Each location gives you a little fun fact at the start of each HO scene which I found very interesting.
You can earn up to 3-stars, the first Star is earned for finding all 18 Listed Objects, a second Star for finding all 3 Cats, and a 3rd Star for finding the Paw Print Tile. Coins earned for completing the HOGs and Mini-games are used in the Gift Shop to reveal animals on a beautiful Wallpaper Scene.
After each Hidden Object Scene, you will play a Puzzle or Mini-Game such as Spot the Difference, Memory Matching Animal Pairs, Rotate & Drag Tetris-Shaped Puzzle Pieces into Place, Mahjong. Jigsaws, and even Mosaic Griddlers. The Spot the Differences images are really subtle so they can be quite challenging and I don't normally like Mahjong but this was a classic Mahjong type that held my interest.
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I recommend this game!
Two people are in danger and are awaiting you to help them!
Overall rating
3
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5
102 of 135 found this review helpful
NOTHING MORE THAN SPIRIT LEGENDS MIXED WITH DARK ROMANCE & THE STORY HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH WOLVES MUCH LESS WEREWOLVES?
PostedJanuary 6, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Completed Game approximately 5.0 hours
(including completion of all Mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
25 Main Game Scene Locations +3 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
(including completion of all Mini-games & CE Bonus Chapter)
25 Main Game Scene Locations +3 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner
Think back to the short-lived Spirit Legends series and you'll instantly get a feeling of Deja Vu. I was actually excited about playing a game about a Silver Wolf whose bite causes humans to turn into werewolves but that excitement waned by the time I reached the end of two out of three chapters which basically had little to do with wolves or werewolves! They added a gimmicky Dark Romance feature where you play the game as two characters. I'm pretty sure Domini realized their ratings were tanking on all of the older game series releases so they used a genius strategy...pretend this is a new series by re-Titling all the games moving forward because a new series will automatically grab people's attention!
What they are failing to realize is that their games are getting poor to average ratings because they are making the games fool-proof nowadays. I realize they are under a lot of pressure lately due to the fact they are basically the "last dev standing" but I'd rather have one game a month that blew my socks off than 4 games a month that are boring clones from one game to the next!
If need be, perhaps Domini should opt to create a series of smaller HOGs (Hidden Object Games) to offer in between HOPAs to allow their team to concentrate on a few really good series games. We know they are capable of it, their games used to be really good and fans couldn't wait for Big Fish to offer a Domini Game! Go back to your roots Big D and try to "Spot The Differences" between Old Domini Games & New Domini Games, and the ratings will soar through the roof once again! BTW: Congratulations on becoming your own publisher Domini!
Gadgets/Helper:
There are no Gadgets but technically, you have a helper as you play both Riviera the Healer, and her beloved Mark, the Alchemist which is a feature in their Dark Romance games.
There are no Gadgets but technically, you have a helper as you play both Riviera the Healer, and her beloved Mark, the Alchemist which is a feature in their Dark Romance games.
Audio/Visuals:
I can never really find fault with the audio or graphics in a Domini game, the graphics are really good but they do tend to be overzealous with the color palette. Lately, this is the only aspect of their games that really shines with superior quality, the stories are unimaginative and the tasks are so repetitive that surely even a beginner would take notice? Domini is also known for adding items that can be interacted with but as you'll soon discover, these interactions become a rarety after the demo portion!
I can never really find fault with the audio or graphics in a Domini game, the graphics are really good but they do tend to be overzealous with the color palette. Lately, this is the only aspect of their games that really shines with superior quality, the stories are unimaginative and the tasks are so repetitive that surely even a beginner would take notice? Domini is also known for adding items that can be interacted with but as you'll soon discover, these interactions become a rarety after the demo portion!
Collectibles/Morphing Objects (CE version only)
Is my game broken or did Domini finally realize we don't care about finding a gazillion notes? Once again, there are 15 Morphing Monster Statuettes and 15 Magic Dreamcatcher Feathers. There are 70 Zoom Zone Potions that are used to break the Curse on 15 Witch's Hut items to turn things like a Crow into a Bluebird. I actually liked the cursed items and thought they were much more interesting than the uncursed items! There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings menu which will light up when there is a collectible in the current scene. You can also choose to show/hide the availability of collectibles on the Map.
Is my game broken or did Domini finally realize we don't care about finding a gazillion notes? Once again, there are 15 Morphing Monster Statuettes and 15 Magic Dreamcatcher Feathers. There are 70 Zoom Zone Potions that are used to break the Curse on 15 Witch's Hut items to turn things like a Crow into a Bluebird. I actually liked the cursed items and thought they were much more interesting than the uncursed items! There is an optional Collection Icon Tab that can be enabled or disabled in the settings menu which will light up when there is a collectible in the current scene. You can also choose to show/hide the availability of collectibles on the Map.
Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 14 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter which includes a handful of smaller Zoom Zone HO's. The Hidden Object Scenes range from simplistic Listed Item Finds to variations such as Keywords in Sentence Finds, Swatch Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Replacing items into the scene. I did enjoy a couple of the HO's, one where you had to turn disks in a circle to align various objects. and one where you changed colored lenses to find areas to Place items from the inventory bar, some of which weren't very obvious and somewhat challenging.
There are 14 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter which includes a handful of smaller Zoom Zone HO's. The Hidden Object Scenes range from simplistic Listed Item Finds to variations such as Keywords in Sentence Finds, Swatch Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Replacing items into the scene. I did enjoy a couple of the HO's, one where you had to turn disks in a circle to align various objects. and one where you changed colored lenses to find areas to Place items from the inventory bar, some of which weren't very obvious and somewhat challenging.
Alternate Match 3 Game:
There is an alternate Match 3 Game available if you don't want to play a Hidden Object Scene, which still doesn't allow you to make consecutive matches quickly because you have to wait for all tiles to stop falling before you can make the next match which makes the game super boring. The M3 boards are always square and they never add obstacles or new features to make it progress in difficulty. FYI: one of the achievements requires you to play the alternate Match 3 game in place of the HOS. (just once)
There is an alternate Match 3 Game available if you don't want to play a Hidden Object Scene, which still doesn't allow you to make consecutive matches quickly because you have to wait for all tiles to stop falling before you can make the next match which makes the game super boring. The M3 boards are always square and they never add obstacles or new features to make it progress in difficulty. FYI: one of the achievements requires you to play the alternate Match 3 game in place of the HOS. (just once)
Mini-Games:
There are 14 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. You can choose to play them in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode and you can choose which mode to have them start out in the Custom Setting (you can still switch between modes for each individual game) I enjoyed several of the mini-games, particularly the mechanical types such as turning valves to fill several water tanks to the fill line. I also liked the Map puzzle where you had to find and use items to progress, it was far too easy to navigate through the streets, so easy that it would have been a worthless mini-game, however, it had several puzzles to solve which I thought was really cool.
There are 14 Mini-Games +8 in the CE Bonus Chapter. You can choose to play them in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode and you can choose which mode to have them start out in the Custom Setting (you can still switch between modes for each individual game) I enjoyed several of the mini-games, particularly the mechanical types such as turning valves to fill several water tanks to the fill line. I also liked the Map puzzle where you had to find and use items to progress, it was far too easy to navigate through the streets, so easy that it would have been a worthless mini-game, however, it had several puzzles to solve which I thought was really cool.
Bonus Chapter (CE Version Only)
Fast-forward several years, Mark and Riviera's only child Carissa has found herself in a "hairy" situation when she is kidnapped by a wolf on her wedding day! There are 7 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes in this unusually short Bonus Chapter that takes place over a scant 3 scene locations. You will continue searching for the final 2 Morphing Monster Statuettes, a single Dreamcatcher Feather, and 2 Zoom Zone Potions that allow you to finish uncursing the items in the Witch's Hut.
Fast-forward several years, Mark and Riviera's only child Carissa has found herself in a "hairy" situation when she is kidnapped by a wolf on her wedding day! There are 7 additional Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes in this unusually short Bonus Chapter that takes place over a scant 3 scene locations. You will continue searching for the final 2 Morphing Monster Statuettes, a single Dreamcatcher Feather, and 2 Zoom Zone Potions that allow you to finish uncursing the items in the Witch's Hut.
Collector's Edition Extra's: (CE version only)
11 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 29 Movie Video Cutscenes, 39 Achievements, 17 Replayable Mini-Games, 18 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Monster Statuettes, 15 Dreamcatcher Feathers, 70 Zoom-Zone Potions, 15 Witch's Hut Items (uncurse cursed items with the potions) 3 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
11 Wallpapers, 12 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 29 Movie Video Cutscenes, 39 Achievements, 17 Replayable Mini-Games, 18 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 Morphing Monster Statuettes, 15 Dreamcatcher Feathers, 70 Zoom-Zone Potions, 15 Witch's Hut Items (uncurse cursed items with the potions) 3 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-In Strategy Guide.
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I don't recommend this game.
Explore an entire world of wonderful art as you decide how to complete each masterpiece and become the painter!
Overall rating
5
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5
62 of 83 found this review helpful
PAINT BY NUMBERS & PIXEL ART!!!
PostedJanuary 5, 2022
pennmom36
from"Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up The Most Room In Your Heart" ~ Forever in my heart, Loki ❣
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
How could you possibly not like a game that offers Paint By Numbers and Pixel Art in the same game? The colors are fantabulous, realistic, and beautiful and they allow you to choose between a Flat or 3D style which adds highlights for an even more realistic painting.
I'll be honest, I didn't even realize there was a Pixel Art option until the end of the demo when I forced myself to stop painting and check out the other features, and there it was, tucked away in a different free-play section! WOW
I have just a few minor complaints that certainly aren't deal-breakers but as one of my favorite reviewers, angelfish106 stated, I too hate that Robot! (the devs must not care about him either if they gave him a generic name...Helper?)
I was a tad disappointed that almost all of the images are staged images and they didn't include a background to paint. It's kind of annoying when you play a painting game but all you get to paint is a small image slapped in the center of the page! I do, however, love how this developer takes advantage of the full-color palette spectrum to add slightly different hues to give the painting a dimensional depth!
My last complaint is that the Settings Options are difficult to figure out what each option does because there are no instructions. There are no options to select a specific color for the "grey" areas (other than light grey, dark gray. When an image uses similar grey colors early on, it's almost impossible to see the greyed in areas and some of the images had very tiny areas to find. If I could choose my own color I wouldn't have had to use the Hint button so often simply because I couldn't see a tiny grey area! I do love the cell counter that tells me how many cells I still have to find!
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I recommend this game!