game_happy's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:610
- Reviews Submitted:196
- First Review:March 16, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 25, 2021
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In order to save your life, your twin sister traded her soul to a witch. Now you must race through the looking glass to rescue her!
Overall rating
4
/
5
GREAT GAME!!!
PostedAugust 30, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Good
IHOS - Variety of find pairs that work together, lists, silhouettes and find x number of same item. Clear with small to larger objects. Repeated locations.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Good variety. Very unique from the norm of sliders and rings. Skip is always available.
Hint - Moderate charge. Gives clues and directions.
Diary - Contains story, photos, sketches, etc. Includes transport map.
Inventory - Can be locked in place. Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Random Click Penalty - None
Good game so throw in the line and reel this one in.
Animation/VOS - Good
IHOS - Variety of find pairs that work together, lists, silhouettes and find x number of same item. Clear with small to larger objects. Repeated locations.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Good variety. Very unique from the norm of sliders and rings. Skip is always available.
Hint - Moderate charge. Gives clues and directions.
Diary - Contains story, photos, sketches, etc. Includes transport map.
Inventory - Can be locked in place. Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Random Click Penalty - None
Good game so throw in the line and reel this one in.
I recommend this game!
The lighthouse fails and darkness invades Willow Ridge. Your husband runs into the forest for answers, unaware of the shadow hunting him.
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
ANGRY TREES EVERYWHERE!!!
PostedAugust 7, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Another game that did not hold my interest for more that two to three hours, if I played that long.
Animation/VOS - Okay
IHOS - Clear. The norm of small to larger objects.
Hint - Slow to moderate charge. Did not have the patience for this. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - The usual contents - story, photos, sketches, etc.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Some very unusual ones.
This game, to me, was boring. Too much back tracking.
Not for me.
Animation/VOS - Okay
IHOS - Clear. The norm of small to larger objects.
Hint - Slow to moderate charge. Did not have the patience for this. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - The usual contents - story, photos, sketches, etc.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Some very unusual ones.
This game, to me, was boring. Too much back tracking.
Not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Dimensions: City of Ash
A dark dimension has fallen over Phoenix Hill, turning its residents into volcanic ash. Help them rise from the ashes.
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
ASHES EVERYWHERE!
PostedAugust 3, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Okay.
IHOS - Fairly clear. Small to larger objects. Repeated locations. Lists and shapes.
Random Click Penalty - None.
Hint - Moderate charge. Gives clues and directions.
Map - Does transport but I found the hint to be easier.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Many unique varieties rather than the usual sliders, rings, etc. Fast skip.
Diary - Contains story, photos, clues, etc. Also two short stories from the past.
I could not immerse myself in this game. I began to lose interest about half way through but decided to finish it. To me, it's not game that's a "must have". Great deal of traveling to do.
Animation/VOS - Okay.
IHOS - Fairly clear. Small to larger objects. Repeated locations. Lists and shapes.
Random Click Penalty - None.
Hint - Moderate charge. Gives clues and directions.
Map - Does transport but I found the hint to be easier.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Many unique varieties rather than the usual sliders, rings, etc. Fast skip.
Diary - Contains story, photos, clues, etc. Also two short stories from the past.
I could not immerse myself in this game. I began to lose interest about half way through but decided to finish it. To me, it's not game that's a "must have". Great deal of traveling to do.
I don't recommend this game.
Namariel Legends: Iron Lord
Escape prison, defeat an army of mechanical soldiers and destroy the Iron Lord’s dark power!
Overall rating
3
/
5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
TOO TECHNICAL FOR ME
PostedJuly 29, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about 3 hours of game play in casual mode..
Animation/VOS - Good but not as much as I had hoped for.
HOS - None but you must search each location for various objects which will go into your inventory.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - Contains story, photos, clues, etc.
Inventory Bar - Locks into place. Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Liked Jim, my little helper. :-D
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Different from the norm of sliders, etc. Fast skip charge.
Could have done without the constant loading from scene to scene.
After a while, this game became too technical with the many items you had to find parts for and repair. I had forgotten what the storyline was about. I do enjoy games involving robotics but this game didn't hold my interest for very long.
For those of you who like a game with challenge, adventure (so do I but not this much. lol) and NO HOS, you'll love this one. I will recommend based on these features because I realize to each his/her own. Happy gaming to all!!!
Animation/VOS - Good but not as much as I had hoped for.
HOS - None but you must search each location for various objects which will go into your inventory.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - Contains story, photos, clues, etc.
Inventory Bar - Locks into place. Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Liked Jim, my little helper. :-D
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Different from the norm of sliders, etc. Fast skip charge.
Could have done without the constant loading from scene to scene.
After a while, this game became too technical with the many items you had to find parts for and repair. I had forgotten what the storyline was about. I do enjoy games involving robotics but this game didn't hold my interest for very long.
For those of you who like a game with challenge, adventure (so do I but not this much. lol) and NO HOS, you'll love this one. I will recommend based on these features because I realize to each his/her own. Happy gaming to all!!!
I recommend this game!
Join the beautiful demon-huntress, Vida, on her investigation into a series of mysterious kidnappings!
Overall rating
2
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
LOTS OF HOS
PostedJuly 26, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Review based on two hours game play.
Animation - None that I saw.
VOS - The banter between Vida and the ferret, Black, was humorous. Might get on some people's nerves after a while though.
Hint - Fast charge.
Random Click Penalty - None
HOS - Done in pastel colors but items very small. Was giving me eye strain. Had to use the hint.
There seemed to be HOS at every turn. Began to forget what the story was supposed to be about.
Great deal of traveling from location to location only to find yet another HOS.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Only counted two in the short time I played.
Not a game for me.
Animation - None that I saw.
VOS - The banter between Vida and the ferret, Black, was humorous. Might get on some people's nerves after a while though.
Hint - Fast charge.
Random Click Penalty - None
HOS - Done in pastel colors but items very small. Was giving me eye strain. Had to use the hint.
There seemed to be HOS at every turn. Began to forget what the story was supposed to be about.
Great deal of traveling from location to location only to find yet another HOS.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Only counted two in the short time I played.
Not a game for me.
I don't recommend this game.
A murderous figure in a red mask haunts the streets of a small French town, and the mayor needs your help to track him down. But you soon discover that the mysterious Red Masque might not be the real criminal…
Overall rating
5
/
5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
BEST OF THE SERIES
PostedJuly 21, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I see Dupin is now using a cane. Still think he's a total babe! :-D
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS = Excellent but of course never for the player. Text dialogue to read.
IHOS - Some scenes clear and others a little dark. Norm of small objects to larger. Two types: lists and silhouettes. Repeated.
Random Click Penalty - None
Hint - Fast charge, gives clues and directions.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Enjoyed doing my best not to touch that skip button. lol Fast skip.
New Feature - There's a camera on the lower left side. You take photos of every scene you explore then go back to the office and place the pics into the diary. If you try to take a duplicate photo, a message will appear stating a photograph has been taken of that location.
Diary - Contains story, clues and the photos you have taken to be used as a Transporter Map.
Inventory - Objects used fairly quickly in other locations. List can be locked into position to avoid the constant raising and lowering. Another great feature!
This game was awesome and a cut above the previous games in the series. Don't remember who the devs are but keep up the great work. With each game, you're getting better! So fishies, throw in that line and reel this one in. You won't be disappointed. Happy gaming!!!
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS = Excellent but of course never for the player. Text dialogue to read.
IHOS - Some scenes clear and others a little dark. Norm of small objects to larger. Two types: lists and silhouettes. Repeated.
Random Click Penalty - None
Hint - Fast charge, gives clues and directions.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Enjoyed doing my best not to touch that skip button. lol Fast skip.
New Feature - There's a camera on the lower left side. You take photos of every scene you explore then go back to the office and place the pics into the diary. If you try to take a duplicate photo, a message will appear stating a photograph has been taken of that location.
Diary - Contains story, clues and the photos you have taken to be used as a Transporter Map.
Inventory - Objects used fairly quickly in other locations. List can be locked into position to avoid the constant raising and lowering. Another great feature!
This game was awesome and a cut above the previous games in the series. Don't remember who the devs are but keep up the great work. With each game, you're getting better! So fishies, throw in that line and reel this one in. You won't be disappointed. Happy gaming!!!
I recommend this game!
Reality Show: Fatal Shot
After a man is murdered on a hit reality TV show, you are called in to uncover the truth behind the crime.
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
NOT FOR ME
PostedJuly 8, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about 3 hours gameplay in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Good but never enough for me.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
No HOS in this game at all but there are objects you must obtain in each location which will go into your inventory.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Really did enjoy solving (or trying to lol) them. Fast skip.
Diary - Contains clues, photos, story, etc.
Somehow this game just didn't grab me. Maybe it was the mood I was in. The clown constantly in my face and the music was annoying. Great deal of back tracking.
Animation/VOS - Good but never enough for me.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
No HOS in this game at all but there are objects you must obtain in each location which will go into your inventory.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Very unique. Really did enjoy solving (or trying to lol) them. Fast skip.
Diary - Contains clues, photos, story, etc.
Somehow this game just didn't grab me. Maybe it was the mood I was in. The clown constantly in my face and the music was annoying. Great deal of back tracking.
I don't recommend this game.
Eerie music fills the air in Vienna, where shadows terrorize people in the streets. Two musical prodigies have gone missing. Can you save them without striking a single false note?
Overall rating
3
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
NO MORE MAESTRO PLEASE
PostedJuly 6, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about three hours gameplay in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Would have been great if there had been more of it throughout the game.
IHOS - Fairly clear. Norm of small to larger objects. Lists and silhouettes. Repeated.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
Random Click Penalty - None
Diary - Contains story, photos, clues, etc.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Some very unique. Fast skip. One puzzle required, I think, at least 6 to 7 pieces to find before you could even solve it. Too much back tracking for me in every aspect of this game. I became bored to tears.
Animation/VOS - Would have been great if there had been more of it throughout the game.
IHOS - Fairly clear. Norm of small to larger objects. Lists and silhouettes. Repeated.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives clues and directions.
Random Click Penalty - None
Diary - Contains story, photos, clues, etc.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Some very unique. Fast skip. One puzzle required, I think, at least 6 to 7 pieces to find before you could even solve it. Too much back tracking for me in every aspect of this game. I became bored to tears.
I don't recommend this game.
Save yourself from an unknown disease and leave the island!
Overall rating
3
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
SLOW AND TEDIOUS
PostedJune 28, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I really wanted to like this game. Review based on about 3 hours gameplay.
Animation - All I saw moving were the zombies.
VOS - At the beginning of the game.
IHOS - Dark scenes true to storyline. Constant rain did nothing to improve brightness. Very small objects. Hard to locate. Repeated.
Hint - Fast charge, gives clues and directions.
Map - None
Random Click Penalty - None
Diary - Contains photos, clues, story, etc.
Game was slow to load. More IHOS than anything else.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Not very many in the short time I played.
Great deal of location hopping so get those running shoes out.
Animation - All I saw moving were the zombies.
VOS - At the beginning of the game.
IHOS - Dark scenes true to storyline. Constant rain did nothing to improve brightness. Very small objects. Hard to locate. Repeated.
Hint - Fast charge, gives clues and directions.
Map - None
Random Click Penalty - None
Diary - Contains photos, clues, story, etc.
Game was slow to load. More IHOS than anything else.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Not very many in the short time I played.
Great deal of location hopping so get those running shoes out.
I don't recommend this game.
What dark and powerful secrets are hidden within the A.R.C.A.N.E. agency's old research base? Kiera Vale returns to find out.
Overall rating
2
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
THORN IN MY SIDE
PostedJune 19, 2013
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about 2 to 3 hours gameplay. Found this game to be quite tedious.
Animation - Not as much as I had hoped for. Characters were well drawn but not much, if any, movement.
VOS - Some scenes had vos, others had mostly text dialogue. Another disappointment.
Hint - Slow to charge. Gives clues and directions.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual. Moderate skip which I used quite often.
Random Click Penalty - None
This wasn't the game for me.
Animation - Not as much as I had hoped for. Characters were well drawn but not much, if any, movement.
VOS - Some scenes had vos, others had mostly text dialogue. Another disappointment.
Hint - Slow to charge. Gives clues and directions.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual. Moderate skip which I used quite often.
Random Click Penalty - None
This wasn't the game for me.
I don't recommend this game.