janniemst's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:102
- Reviews Submitted:33
- First Review:September 15, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 15, 2015
- Featured reviews0
Spirits of Mystery: The Dark Minotaur
Find out who stole your magic animals, and reveal the secret of the Dark Minotaur.
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
Not my favorite game
PostedFebruary 2, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town Collector's Edition
(117)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was expecting more from this game when I read some of the reviews. I have to agree more with the others who gave this game a 3 or less. I would have liked to have had a map, and I didn't like the fact that when I needed to know where I should go next it would only tell me there was nothing to do in that place. After some of the great games I have played before this one, well, this one was such a disappointment. I did enjoy a couple of the hidden object games which were different than I have played before...those were fun. I am glad I didn't spend money on this one...only a free code. I liked the animals...but they weren't in it enough.....they were given such a small part, I thought! This is my thoughts and many may still enjoy this game...I also thought it to be short compared to the others I have played lately. I was done with this in 2 days...and that wasn't even playing just this game. So, that is TOO short of a game for me!
I don't recommend this game.
Robin's Quest: A Legend Born
Rob from the rich and give to the poor! When an evil ruler taxes his people to near starvation, it's up to Robin to save the day!
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
THis game is just FUN
PostedFebruary 2, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition
(160)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
This is one of those games which I enjoy playing when I just want to have fun. My only complaint is it is short...so I am glad I got this with a free game code. The music is so enjoyable that I would take my time in areas when certain music was playing...I believe it was during the HO scenes. I enjoyed being able to hunt for the posters and also for the pardons for people. Don't expect a difficult and serious game because this one does not fit that description at all. Only gives you PURE ENJOYMENT! I would like more games like this one!
Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition
Be careful what you wish for... A deadly bargain has been made, and it's up to you to set things right before your nephew pays the terrible price!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great game...almost a 5
PostedFebruary 1, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town Collector's Edition
(117)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game was a long one to play...which I love to see. However, the CE is not worth buying...the main game was so good and ended good for me without having the extra play...which was short. I always appreciate having a transporter map in a game and I needed it in this one. I was so glad I had a choice to skip mini games because there were a few I could not figure out. ( in the CE part there was the "mine" type game 3 times which I haven't ever been able to do!) I did have to use a hint sometimes in both parts which I don't like to do...but it was sometimes unclear what to do next. BUT overall this game was so enjoyable and I will play it again sometime. If you are debating on buying the CE I would say don't bother...not necessary to fully enjoy the fun game!
I recommend this game!
Serpent of Isis: Your Journey Continues
Find the Tomb of Isis and finish the search that Robert's Grandpa started! Travel the globe and find clues that will help you!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun to play..wanted to give a 5 but....
PostedJanuary 20, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Detective Quest: The Crystal Slipper Collector's Edition
(131)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game reminded me of the old type mystery games I played quite a few years ago. I enjoyed playing it as much as those old ones. I like the scenes and the music...I didn't even mind the character's faces popping up and "talking"...there were words written for all they had to "say"...Their face reactions to some of the things which happened were quite funny. I like being able to find certain items for each chapter...and HERE is one part of this game I didn't like...If you don't find all the extra items in each chapter, and it gives you a hint for each one found, you can't go back into those places and try to find the ones you missed. Once you finish a chapter, you can't go back. I liked the HO scenes and there were, I'm sure too many of those for some people's liking , but for me, I really enjoy those. Another thing was some of the games were, for me, confusing and I ended up skipping some of them when I tried to use hints as to what to do...they weren't very helpful...some of those games I won by pure "accident"! But, I still give this game a 4 because of the fun factor for me. There are 7 chapters and it ended up taking me a little over 7 hours, but I was penalized 20 minutes as it records your time for each of the games I skipped. Overall, I really liked this game and will be playing it again someday.
I recommend this game!
Detective Quest: The Crystal Slipper Collector's Edition
Push your detective skills to the limit in a fantastical faraway land and find a prince's lost love.
Overall rating
5
/
5
My FAVORITE game !!!!
PostedJanuary 12, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Detective Quest: The Crystal Slipper Collector's Edition
(131)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is my all time favorite game. From the opening of the display of the Elephant name with the music playing...I didn't want to skip that part each time I played because I loved watching it. Even the Welcome page was fun too. I loved the graphics in this game...In fact the Whole game had great scenes and the Voices and each character who spoke...Loved it ALL....AND this game had my favorite HO type scenes where you have to place items with other items to make things happen...not your 'normal' kind of HO...I loved it! I am on the CE part right now...so I can't write about that...but the main game is fantastic...can you tell how much I LOVED it???? You won't be sorry purchasing this game...oh and I loved the little dog...He didn't do much but sit there and look cute...I would Click on him whenever I was at that spot, just to hear him. And this game has a GREAT map...I haven't ever seen on like it before. I will be playing this again soon. No complaint on this one...GREAT job Elephant Games! Oh and this game even has you taking 30 pictures throughout it...Just a little extra I haven't seen done before.
I recommend this game!
Mystery of the Ancients: Curse of the Black Water Collector's Edition
Uncover Poseidon’s ancient secrets hidden under the town of Black Water!
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Game is Great...Don't need the CE
PostedJanuary 12, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Detective Quest: The Crystal Slipper Collector's Edition
(131)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed this game a lot. However, the CE, for me, wasn't needed. The first part was long and the looking for the 39 turtles was enjoyable...I didn't find one of them. I love the HO's in this game. I guess the CE part had the kind of puzzle HO's which I like though, and it was fun...it just wasn't as long as I like a CE to be, and it didn't have the extras which the main game had. I don't like writing LONG reviews as to ALL that this game has...just trust me, it is a FUN game...CE or SE. Great buy!
I recommend this game!
Unfinished Tales: Illicit Love Collector's Edition
After the Raven Queen crashes her wedding, Thumbelina must save her prince to reclaim her happy ending!
Overall rating
5
/
5
GREAT GAME!!!
PostedJanuary 4, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition
(132)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have played the main game and enjoyed it SO much. I haven't played the bonus yet ...The first part was long and So enjoyable that I would be very happy with this game even without the bonus! This was just a FUN -not-too-serious game for a change, so I really had fun playing it. I did have to skip some of the puzzles due to frustration with the directions...and a couple I solved by "accident"...but it didn't cause me to dislike the game at all. I always enjoy having the extra achievements throughout the game...finding the butterflies #easy because they were big# and others which would pop up when you achieved them. The HO scenes were all done well and not so 'dark' where one can't find what is being asked for...well maybe there was a couple difficulties now that I think about it.. such as finding a "weight" to be put on the scale.....but, again, not bad enough to cause me to not give this game a '5' rating! So, enjoy playing and I am hoping for another Thumbelina game to follow! Great Fun, from Elephant games...AGAIN!
I recommend this game!
The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition
Long-forgotten memories bubble to the surface when the past invades the present in the Collector's Edition of Lake House: Children of Silence!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
My favorite of 2012!
PostedJanuary 1, 2013
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart Collector's Edition
(237)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I enjoyed this game SO much. I just the main game today and will be starting on the bonus chapter. I enjoyed the story and was glad to find a map to keep track of where I had things to do...and I did use it quite a few times. I enjoyed the HO parts and found only one where I had to use a hint. I appreciate when the reviews have alot to tell me, but I am not one of those to write one of those LONG reviews...I just want to say I REALLY ENJOYED THIS GAME! You will NOT be disappointed in purchasing this one! I would buy it today if I were you for the 50% off! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I recommend this game!
Weird Park: Scary Tales
Louis the Clown and Mr. Dudley are back in an all-new adventure! Travel through the dark corners of history's most famous fairytales to rescue children trapped in a frightening netherworld!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Only One Complaint
PostedDecember 17, 2012
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff
(93)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played the first Weird Park game, Broken Tunes, and although it was fun to play, I am enjoying this one so much more. As the review title states though, I have ONE complaint with this game...The bar at the bottom where you get your inventory is SO difficult to access most of the game. VERY FRUSTRATING! Maybe it is only my game but I do get tired of it. BUT, the game is fun so I keep playing it anyway. I enjoy the HO scenes...for me, just the right amount. The games are able to be skipped, which I like. This game is definitely worth a purchase!
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: The Legacy Collector's Edition
After being invited to the Christening of your sister’s son, you arrive to find a deserted estate! Save your sister before it’s too late!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Best game I have played to date!
PostedNovember 15, 2012
janniemst
fromMidland, Michigan
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I purchased this game recently (CE) only playing the trial for a SHORT time. I am not finished yet and this is one of those games where I don't want it to end! I LOVE this game. I can't think of anything I don't like about it. And the length is great...It seems to go on and on...which I absolutely appreciate when it comes to spending money on these games. I like the challenges...I have, however, had to skip on some of them...either I didn't understand what they wanted, or it was just taking TOO long to get the results (even when I did know the HOW to finish it) But even that, would not cause me to give this game less than a 5. I just don't see how anyone would not enjoy this game!
I recommend this game!