........if you do, you will just end up being disappointed. You will not get an MCF look or feel even though Ravenhearst, Madame Fate and Dire Grove is thrown in. Has more of a Whispered Secrets look, feel and sound. This is a different developer so they obviously want to go in a different direction.
Things I liked: Started off as a good murder mystery Different types of hidden object scenes, not the standard lists I enjoyed being able to solve some of the puzzle parts on my own, old style MCF was very challenging. Loved finding the tarrot cards, it became more difficult as the game went on & I really enjoyed that, missed a few but I could go back after the bonus game. Colour and artwork was great and it gave the game an older look and feel. Enjoyed the game play in the town
Things I didnt like: Didn't like the gadget, doesn't feel very MCF The storyline went from a good murder mystery to wishy washy spirits etc. Love the paranormal but the way it's done here is boring, I must admit there was a hint of Madame Fate feel but disappeared very quickly Main game ended abruptly I didn't get into the bonus game, just wanted it to end Didn't enjoy the game play when it moved into the forest
I actually enjoyed the first half of the game, just wish it could have continued in that manner.
It looks like the only way we're ever going going to get good MCF games again like Huntsville, Madame Fate, Ravenhearst/Escape From Ravenhearst, 13th Skull and Dire Grove (please release a windows 10 version) is if we replay them. That is very sad but great games are great games for a reason.
I know its a paranormal story line and that's cool but I was hoping that it would just be like haunted mannequins with some sort of crime that happened way back in the day and the mall got built over the crime scene, something to that effect. But it involved a mystical mask and that's where the story line went downhill for me.
Things I liked: Story set in the mall, but...... Undercover security guard Collectibles, but........ Creepy mannequins Secret HO rooms Bonus game
Things I didn't like: A lot of time was spent at other locations when there could have been more rooms and shops used at the mall, malls are huge As much as I love collectibles, these were pretty easy to find Once Rick left the mall in the bonus game it became less interesting because he was on his own and no interaction with anyone.
It just isn't Christmas without Christmas Wonderland. The graphics, the music, it really puts one in the holiday mood.
Pro's Xmas music Scenes jam packed with xmas cheer and goodies Objects not that easy to find Cruise ship scenes Lost and found Angles
Con's Puzzles too easy Even with bonus scenes the game felt way too short as I can't get enough of it
Keep Christmas Wonderland coming but please make it way way longer. I realized that I missed out on CW 4 so I've bought and played that as well, so addictive.
Please don't expect a challenge or anything mind blowing but just play this game for the fun of it and to get you into the holiday mood.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul, Rio, New York & Shanghai and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety. The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul, Rio, New York & Shanghai and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety. The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul, Rio, New York & Shanghai and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety. The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
3/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety. The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting. Show Less
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety.
The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety.
The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
I just played the demos of Barcelona, London Classic, Istanbul and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to buy these asap. I hate hidden objects that are too easy to find and these definitely were not, actually had to use the hint. I don't play these games for the puzzles but I wish they weren't that easy and wish there was more of a variety.
The cities in the series I didn't enjoy though are Rome, Paris and Vancouver, they're not as exciting.