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- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:8,793
- Reviews Submitted:584
- First Review:April 27, 2012
- Most Recent Review:September 23, 2020
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Help the Simmons Family in Family Vacation: California!
Overall rating
3
/
5
22 of 27 found this review helpful
Average.
PostedJuly 5, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I'm not really in to this game. The way I see it, it's a cheap imitation of Big City Adventure.
Good Parts:
The graphics were good. A rare highlight of this game.
The puzzles were easy and fun.
The Hidden Object Scenes were good, especialy since there is a zoom in area to find a set number of objects. The objects are easy to find, with a puzzle icon indicating a necessity to take on the trip.
The graphics were good. A rare highlight of this game.
The puzzles were easy and fun.
The Hidden Object Scenes were good, especialy since there is a zoom in area to find a set number of objects. The objects are easy to find, with a puzzle icon indicating a necessity to take on the trip.
OK Parts:
The game in some aspects was fun, but in others it was jus a drag.
The game in some aspects was fun, but in others it was jus a drag.
Bad Parts:
Nowhere near as good as Big City adventure, yet with the same concept.
Absolutely Pathetic soryline, no voice-overs, all text, very slow. The mother wins a spot on the Price is Nice and takes the whole family on vacation.
Nowhere near as good as Big City adventure, yet with the same concept.
Absolutely Pathetic soryline, no voice-overs, all text, very slow. The mother wins a spot on the Price is Nice and takes the whole family on vacation.
I was not really in to this game. I much prefer Big City Adventure.
I don't recommend this game.
Enter a criminal’s mind, decipher cryptic messages and reveal his identity before it’s too late! Stop a killer in his tracks!
Overall rating
1
/
5
6 of 12 found this review helpful
VERY Disappointed!!!
PostedJuly 4, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Extremely disappointed with this game. Couldn't bear 15 minutes.
Good Parts:
The one thing that stood out to me was the storyline. It was brilliant and I wanted to see who had done it.
The one thing that stood out to me was the storyline. It was brilliant and I wanted to see who had done it.
OK Parts:
Would've liked some puzzles.
Would've liked some puzzles.
Bad Parts:
The gameplay. Idiotic, didn't like it. Should've been some wandering around and 1 or 2 puzzles.
Wasn't impressed by the graphics. Hardly detailed, didn't suit the game.
Struggled to keep playing the game. It wasn't fun and I just plain did not like it.
The Hidden Object Scenes were by far the worst part ofthe game. The screen was dark, so the objects were hard to see. They were just set locations with 10 or so items to find in each location. No interactive objects, small objects.
Limited amount of hints, which was really annoying because I desperately needed them.
The gameplay. Idiotic, didn't like it. Should've been some wandering around and 1 or 2 puzzles.
Wasn't impressed by the graphics. Hardly detailed, didn't suit the game.
Struggled to keep playing the game. It wasn't fun and I just plain did not like it.
The Hidden Object Scenes were by far the worst part ofthe game. The screen was dark, so the objects were hard to see. They were just set locations with 10 or so items to find in each location. No interactive objects, small objects.
Limited amount of hints, which was really annoying because I desperately needed them.
There is not one reason to recommend this game. Stay away from it, just stay away. You'll be doing yourself a favour.
I don't recommend this game.
After leaving something in your car, a hitchhiker vanishes! Track her down and return her things in Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 8 found this review helpful
A Poor Game!
PostedJuly 4, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Really didn't care much for this game. Very, very poor.
Good Parts:
The graphics as usual are great. They are very well designed and detailed.
The Hidden Object Scenes had interactive objects
The graphics as usual are great. They are very well designed and detailed.
The Hidden Object Scenes had interactive objects
OK Parts:
Still on the Hidden Oject Scenes, in my opinion the objects were a little too easy to find. I would've liiked to see a challenge!
I wish there'd been some puzzles. A Hidden Object Game isn't a Hidden Object Game without puzzles.
Still on the Hidden Oject Scenes, in my opinion the objects were a little too easy to find. I would've liiked to see a challenge!
I wish there'd been some puzzles. A Hidden Object Game isn't a Hidden Object Game without puzzles.
Bad Parts:
The storyline's a real dud. The intro didn't hook me and the storyline failed to get me in to the game again.
Didn't have fun with the game.
The hint recharge speed. It took way too long and was a real drag on the game.
The storyline's a real dud. The intro didn't hook me and the storyline failed to get me in to the game again.
Didn't have fun with the game.
The hint recharge speed. It took way too long and was a real drag on the game.
There was nothing really to make me keep playing this game. It's a severe disappointment, for all the hype. I would not recommend wasting my money on it.
I don't recommend this game.
Supercow must defeat the evil Professor Duriarti and his cloned animals to save his farm friends.
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Great For Kids and Lots of Fun!
PostedJuly 3, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I cannot deny that I had fun with this game. It's great for kids (reviewing this as a 14 year old)
Good Parts:
Very, very fun! I was quite surprised by this game as I thought it would be very kiddy like Fizzball, but it was very entertaining!
Great Graphics, very modern, realistic and detailed.
Very, very fun! I was quite surprised by this game as I thought it would be very kiddy like Fizzball, but it was very entertaining!
Great Graphics, very modern, realistic and detailed.
OK Parts:
Awards were included in the game, but they did not serve much purpose and seemed too childish.
Awards were included in the game, but they did not serve much purpose and seemed too childish.
Bad Parts:
Althog challenging levels were promised, the levels were way too easy and repetitive.
Storyline is dead set awful. Ridiculous. Seems more like a 90's child action hero comic than a game.
The scenes should've been more well presented, Supercow was realistic, but the rest were just cartoon drawings. The dialogue was very childish and didn't really follow on with the storyline.
Althog challenging levels were promised, the levels were way too easy and repetitive.
Storyline is dead set awful. Ridiculous. Seems more like a 90's child action hero comic than a game.
The scenes should've been more well presented, Supercow was realistic, but the rest were just cartoon drawings. The dialogue was very childish and didn't really follow on with the storyline.
I liked this game and believe it will provide fun for all ages, but it's not one I'd spend my money on!
I recommend this game!
Play as a clairvoyant detective and investigate the baffling disappearance of a carnival magician in this colorful Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
117 of 137 found this review helpful
Hmmm....
PostedJuly 2, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was a little isappointed with this game. I ge that it's a Hidden Object Game but there were WAY too many scenes.
Good Parts:
Some pretty good graphics.
A very good storyline. The star magician goes missing and it's up to you to find him!
The Hidden Object Scenes had interactive objects
I actually liked the puzzles. They were a good challenge for someone of my level.
Some pretty good graphics.
A very good storyline. The star magician goes missing and it's up to you to find him!
The Hidden Object Scenes had interactive objects
I actually liked the puzzles. They were a good challenge for someone of my level.
OK Parts:
Voice-overs were ok, but I would've prefered a cutscene rather than just text.
Voice-overs were ok, but I would've prefered a cutscene rather than just text.
Bad Parts:
Yeah, I get this is a Hidden Object Game and all, but there was no need for THAT many Hidden Object Scenes!! Everywhere I looked there was a Hidden Object Scene. I would've liked a little bit more looking around.
The hint took way too long to recharge. I really hated this as some of the objects were really hard to find.
The fun factor is missing. I would've liked a carnival based game to be more fun!
On the theme, I don't think it was matched with the storyline very well. Someone goes missing at a carnival. Seriously, a missing persons unit case at a CARNIVAL! This needed some re-thinking.
Yeah, I get this is a Hidden Object Game and all, but there was no need for THAT many Hidden Object Scenes!! Everywhere I looked there was a Hidden Object Scene. I would've liked a little bit more looking around.
The hint took way too long to recharge. I really hated this as some of the objects were really hard to find.
The fun factor is missing. I would've liked a carnival based game to be more fun!
On the theme, I don't think it was matched with the storyline very well. Someone goes missing at a carnival. Seriously, a missing persons unit case at a CARNIVAL! This needed some re-thinking.
Overall, I was impressed with the game to start with, but then it just got boring. I wouldn't recommend wasting moiney on it.
I don't recommend this game.
Righteous Kill
Inspired by the Hollywood film, Righteous Kill follows the events surrounding a series of murders in this Hidden Object adventure.
Overall rating
1
/
5
11 of 12 found this review helpful
The Game Could've Been So Much More!
PostedJuly 2, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Really, really disappointed with this game. I was exxpecting so much more.
Good Parts:
The only good thing. The graphics. These were really good and very modern.
The only good thing. The graphics. These were really good and very modern.
OK Parts:
Storyline should've been better, and it would've been had here been some real characters.
Objects were ok. Some easy to find some hard.
Storyline should've been better, and it would've been had here been some real characters.
Objects were ok. Some easy to find some hard.
Bad Parts:
The gameplay is just awful. I was expecting it to be one of those games like Criminal Minds where you wander around and interrigate suspects, but no. It was just find the hidden objects. Simillar to Huntsville, set locations on a map with a junkpile like scene.
There's a TIME LIMIT! This is the number one fun killer of any game. I mean, if you're going to make a game with a time limit, at least make the hidden objects a little easier to find!
Would have liked some puzzles.
The gameplay is just awful. I was expecting it to be one of those games like Criminal Minds where you wander around and interrigate suspects, but no. It was just find the hidden objects. Simillar to Huntsville, set locations on a map with a junkpile like scene.
There's a TIME LIMIT! This is the number one fun killer of any game. I mean, if you're going to make a game with a time limit, at least make the hidden objects a little easier to find!
Would have liked some puzzles.
I didn't bother taking a chance with this game once I saw the gameplay. There are so many games that are similar to this but much better, like the Mystery P.I games or Eastville Cronicles: The Drama Queen Murder
I don't recommend this game.
Help Jane, a fantastic copywriter, explore her past lives and write an award-winning story. Travel through time in Reincarnation!
Overall rating
5
/
5
71 of 82 found this review helpful
Loved It!
PostedJuly 1, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I absolutely loved this game. Everything about it appealed to me. It definitely set the tone for the series.
Good Parts:
An excellent storline as Kate explores her past lives aiming to finish a novel. The storyline included voice-overs which was great.
The graphics were great.
The Hidden Object Scenes were great. The objects were easy to find which I loved.
The game was very fun to play.
The hint button was fast to recharge.
An excellent storline as Kate explores her past lives aiming to finish a novel. The storyline included voice-overs which was great.
The graphics were great.
The Hidden Object Scenes were great. The objects were easy to find which I loved.
The game was very fun to play.
The hint button was fast to recharge.
OK Parts:
The puzzles. There were some that I liked but the majority of tem were too hard for me, so I had to wait for the skip to recharge.
The puzzles. There were some that I liked but the majority of tem were too hard for me, so I had to wait for the skip to recharge.
Bad Parts:
The only bad thing would be that there seemed to be a lot of delays getting in to the game. I was usually delayed by a puzzle or going back and forth.
The only bad thing would be that there seemed to be a lot of delays getting in to the game. I was usually delayed by a puzzle or going back and forth.
I loved this game, and 100% recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Use all your skills to survive the scorching heat and unordinary conditions on this mysterious island and find your way back home.
Overall rating
3
/
5
25 of 28 found this review helpful
OK... just OK
PostedJuly 1, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game is sort of 50-50. I liked some things about it, but there were others that I didn't.
Good Parts:
The graphics are great.
The storyline is great, and for once, it has voice-overs!
Upgrades were goood and didn't cost much.
Achievements added more fun to the game.
The graphics are great.
The storyline is great, and for once, it has voice-overs!
Upgrades were goood and didn't cost much.
Achievements added more fun to the game.
OK Parts:
The levels were not of serious challenge. This was disappointing as I like to see some challenge in levels.
The fun factor was ok. Some levels were great but I quickly lost interest.
The levels were not of serious challenge. This was disappointing as I like to see some challenge in levels.
The fun factor was ok. Some levels were great but I quickly lost interest.
Bad Parts:
It always cost energy to do anything.
I struggled to like the concept of the game. It just seemed completely pointless.
It always cost energy to do anything.
I struggled to like the concept of the game. It just seemed completely pointless.
I am 50-50 on this one, but I'm slightly towards the recommendation side, so I recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Uncover dark secrets, find hidden clues, and solve nefarious puzzles, in PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
I'm Impressed!
PostedJune 30, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
It's a well known fact that I hate this developer, but I really liked this game!
Good Parts:
Excellet graphics. Very well designed and extremely detailed.
Chilling music that sets the theme of the game
Storyline is brilliant. You are investigating the 19th of a series of abductions in the town of Joyville.
I loved the hidden object scenes. most of the items were in groups and they were easy to find.
Excellet graphics. Very well designed and extremely detailed.
Chilling music that sets the theme of the game
Storyline is brilliant. You are investigating the 19th of a series of abductions in the town of Joyville.
I loved the hidden object scenes. most of the items were in groups and they were easy to find.
OK Parts:
I would've liked some voice-overs with the text. It would've made the game more realistic.
I would've liked some voice-overs with the text. It would've made the game more realistic.
Bad Parts:
The puzzles. I hated them. They were very hard and annoying.
The hint took way too long to recharge (60 sec) and the skip took even longer, and it was worse becaue if you backed out of a puzzle. The skip bar would be completely empty and you'd have to wait for it to fill up again.
The puzzles. I hated them. They were very hard and annoying.
The hint took way too long to recharge (60 sec) and the skip took even longer, and it was worse becaue if you backed out of a puzzle. The skip bar would be completely empty and you'd have to wait for it to fill up again.
Overall, I was really impressed with this game, but it was missing something to give it a five. I highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Reveal an ancient curse and save the kingdom and its inhabitants. The last prince of Orion is waiting for your help!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Pretty Good
PostedJune 30, 2012
catbag8717
fromTasmania, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I liked this game, not as much as Citadels of Time, but still a very good one!
Good Parts:
The Hidden Object Scenes were good. Easy to find/hard to find objects, and some things that needed an extra step to complete.
Loved the graphics. Very modern, well designed and very detailed.
Storyline compells you. The intro sucks you in and you have to keep playing to find out what happened.
For the most part, a strategy guide was not needed.
The Hidden Object Scenes were good. Easy to find/hard to find objects, and some things that needed an extra step to complete.
Loved the graphics. Very modern, well designed and very detailed.
Storyline compells you. The intro sucks you in and you have to keep playing to find out what happened.
For the most part, a strategy guide was not needed.
OK Parts:
A fair bit of going back and forth.
A fair bit of going back and forth.
Bad Parts:
Limited hints. Hint could not be used outside the scenes, and sometimes would not help at all.
The game wasn't as fun as I would've liked.
Limited hints. Hint could not be used outside the scenes, and sometimes would not help at all.
The game wasn't as fun as I would've liked.
This game is pretty good., those two things being the only downside. I recommend it 100%.
I recommend this game!