smilingsun72's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.8
- Helpful Votes:947
- Reviews Submitted:195
- First Review:February 18, 2013
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2022
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Help detective Ashley Clark uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious kidnappings, and reveal the secrets of the ruby pendant!
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8 of 8 found this review helpful
Interesting mystery set in Medieval days!
PostedOctober 30, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
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Ashley Clark detective that has been called on a case involving the disappears caused by an amulet. As Ashley investigates cases going back to the 1700s she is whisked away to the past. As she explores a castle she meets a variety of ghosts that she helps as she moves forward with the case: finding out what has turned the once noble and kind lord of the land into a hideous skeleton monster.
The story is great! The graphics are a bit grainy but I liked them because they gave the game a "noir" sort of feel. The voice over is good and the music good for this type of game. The puzzles are great. They are not that easy even in easy mode. The HOPs are interactive and some of the items are a bit of challenge to find. There are hints but limited but this can be solved by finding the red gems throughout the game to add more hints. There is a map so it make traveling easy because you can transport to the area. And Ashley's Journal is a big help because it collects clues she finds.
Many might not like this game because it doesn't give you any bells or whistles. You have to search each scene thoroughly to find items and remember where things are for later in the game. Though the map makes traveling between scenes there are not any indicators that tell you what is in that scene so you have to figure out everything on your own. So, my advice try the trial before you buy.
I recommend this game if you are looking for a good mystery set in a medieval castle, like challenging puzzles and don't want all the bells and whistles.
I recommend this game!
After a long journey, Queen Sophia faces her enemy for the last time - but will she succeed in saving her parents?
Overall rating
5
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5
Fantastic Finale in Sophia's journey!
PostedOctober 15, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Completed CE: This is one of my favorite series and have played through all 7 games several times.
Sophia has finally made it to the end of her journey The Redleaf Forest. With Ran the Owl and Pocket dragon she makes her way through centaur and dwarf country to reforge the sword to defeat Dreadmyre and release her parents' spirits.
Visit beautiful, colorful scenes. Solves a variety of puzzles. Meet new people as Sophia completes the leg of her final journey.
I recommend all 7 games in this series, either SE or CE are worth having. This is a great Faerie tale that all ages can enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Scale the heights of Sunhook Spire, rescue the Enchantress and uncover the tower's mysteries as Queen Sophia's journey continues!
Overall rating
5
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Queen Sophia's quest continues...
PostedOctober 6, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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I have played through all 7 games in this series many times.
After being captured by Captain Ironhoof Sophia and her two companions Ron and Pocket escape the Blackbull. After the reaching the Sunhook Spire they find it's been cursed by a familiar hooded goblin. As Sophia makes her ways through the beautiful floors of the spire she comes upon Djinns that tell here where to find the Enchantress. But to reach her Sophia must free the cursed Djinns by solving a variety of puzzles. Finally after reaching the Enchantress Sophia finds she has been tricked and that a cursed mechanical dragon stands in her way to the top of the tower. After defeating it and freeing others to reach her goal Sophia finds that though she freed her parents' spirits they are locked in a continuous battle with Dreadmyre. Join Sophia in the continuing journey in the last series in this game The Red Leaf Forest.
Another great story. Same beautiful graphics and music score. Great voice acting. And a variety of puzzles.
I recommend all 7 games in this series. Either the SE or CE. And the free to play Awakening Kingdoms.
I recommend this game!
Discover the fate of your exiled kingdom, save your people and end the ancient evil that started it all!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Home at last...be not so peaceful!
PostedOctober 1, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Complete CE: I have played this whole series through several times and never tire of all 7 parts. I recommend this series to kids of all ages!
Princess Sophia, with Ran the owl and the Pocket Dragon have finally made it to the Skyward Castle to discover the Shadow draining anyone or anything that has magic then turning it to stone. As they travel between beautiful hand drawn scenes, solve a variety of puzzles they discover the identity of the Shadow...Dreadmyre. As they help restore the people turned to stone they come one step closer to the King and Queen while learning that Dreadmyre was once the court wizard that unleashed the Shadow. Once Sophia defeats the Shadow she learns her parents, souls are trapped elsewhere, leaving them in a coma. But queen Sophia's journey isn't over. The next episode takes her to the Sunhook Spire to find a way to free her parents' spirits and return them to they're sleeping bodies.
Another great story, with beautiful graphics and musical score. Voiced characters that are not boring. And a variety of puzzles that fit perfectly with the game.
I recommend all 7 games in this series, SE or CE. It is a faerie tale that never gets boring. Each game is a tell to add to the tale of Sophia's journey. (If this was a book series for youths I'd enjoy reading the set). Be sure to check out Awakening Kingdoms that's free on BF...there Sophia helps the subjects and pals in her kingdom by doing quests and solving puzzles.
I recommend this game!
When a famous shapeshifting alchemist is charged with looking into the murder of the king's most trusted agent and friend, the last thing she expects to discover is an intricate network of shadowy criminals, intent on bringing chaos to the land.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
A mix of chemistry that blends known characters with charm!
PostedSeptember 28, 2016
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Complete CE: I enjoyed this game tremendously. The story was captivating all the way through. I found all the charming characters voiced well and applaud the use of famous story book characters.(Sorry no spoilers here. You have to play the game to find out who they are!) The graphics are exceptional and the scenes beautiful . And I loved the music score. The variety of puzzles was very entertaining and interactive HOs, a nice change from the old change of point and click. And there was a couple of twists really added to both the story and game. Plus, the extra bonus' with the CE were a nice touch.
I recommend this game in CE or SE. It's worth having in one's collection. This is a refreshing story with no doom or gloom, creepy or witches. Just a good old fashioned fairy tale with a blend of old and new mixed together for just the perfect, captivating game!
I recommend this game for ages 10+. I say this because places get a little dicey because of the medieval type of slaying, which did catch me off guard for such a game.
I recommend this game!
The sins of the long-forgotten past have returned to haunt the royal family. Help the princess protect her kingdom and the ones she love the most!
Overall rating
5
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1 of 1 found this review helpful
A secret that leads to a child's kidnapping!
PostedSeptember 27, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Completed game: The princess learns her husband's secret after he's turned to stone and her daughter is kidnapped on her 1st birthday by a soucerer called the The Witcher. So now mom is off to the rescue to rescue her daughter and defeat the Witcher.
Explore beautiful breath taking scenes. Solve a variety of puzzles. And unstone the prince in the bonus chapter.
I enjoyed this game. A different story worth price because you get CE for SE purchase.
I recommend this game!
After overcoming the Dreamless Castle and Moonfell Wood, you have come to the rugged, mountainous snow-peaked Goblin Kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
A princess being stalked!
PostedSeptember 24, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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Completed this whole series several times. All 7 are worth having: SE or CE.
Sophia, a princess who slept 100 years and awakened to find she is without magic, continues here journey through the Goblin Kingdom to find her family and other humans. Along the way Sophia gains another companion, an owl, along with her pocket dragon. She journey's through beautiful hand drawn scenes, meets cast of amazing goblins, whom she helps by solving puzzles and tasks. And find one goblin that seems to be everywhere she goes, plus who is looking for his hamster. If things could get more insane to enter the goblin castle Sophia must be changed into one herself.
As Sophia's story continues, learn how the goblins help Sophia as she helps them. And how she finds out more about the were the humans went in the next exciting part of her journey in: The Skyward Castle.
I recommend this game!
After awaking from a century long slumber, Princess Sophia finds a world that is devoid of people! Help her find her friends!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Sophia's journey continues through the woods...
PostedSeptember 24, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Completed this game many times with the whole series.
All I can say is this game series is worth having. It has a story that is captivating. Puzzles that so integrated into the game that they feel part of it. And all the scenes are hand drawn and beautiful. And it is long, which I love.
Sophia has awakened after leaving the Dreamless castle without using magic because she was the first human to born without it. As she makes her way through the woods she completes tasks to meet the Faerie Queen and The Witch. She also learns more of the story of why her family and other humans left to settle somewhere else. So, with the help of goblins, the Faerie Queen, Mira and a pocket dragon Sophia makes her way through Moonfel woods to find the The Witch who helps her find her way to her next destination after this game....The Goblin Kingdom.
I recommend this game!
After Awakening in a mysterious castle it's up to you to collect clues and items needed to solve perplexing puzzles and escape!
Overall rating
5
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1 of 1 found this review helpful
First in a wonderful series of 7! A faerietale that never gets boring!
PostedSeptember 24, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Completed the wholes series (7 all together) many times over and still never get tired of Sophia's story.
I highly recommend all 7 parts of this series. (And the free Awakening: Kingdoms offered by BF). It is worth any SE or CE in this collection. This game series is suitable for all ages. And each part of Sophia story adds to the last but each game is a unique and different story in itself.
A captivating story. You play as Sophia a princess without magic that has awakened after a 100 year sleep. Guide Sophia through beautiful hand drawn scenes. Solves a variety of puzzles. Learn the story of what happened the humans and the destiny of Sophia. Meet amazing characters along the journey to that help you unlock the doors to leave the castle so you can continue your journey to find the Faerie Queen in the next game in this series Moonfel Wood.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the secrets of Crimson Hollow in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
A new Case! A new Twist!
PostedSeptember 16, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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Completed CE: Anna is back in an all new mystery. Help find out what is going on at Dorian Black's estate when Stacy Gray goes missing. Solve easy to hard puzzles that are interactive. Visit beautiful scenes in the present and past. And collect puzzle pieces, pictures and morphing objects for extra fun. And the bonus chapter is a wonderful wrap up to Anna's story but a beginning for Stacy.
I didn't go into much detail because I didn't want to spoil game. I have all the games in this series and love them. I recommend them all. If you buy the SE or CE you still get the main games, which are all wonderful.
I recommend this game!