grunny50's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:618
- Reviews Submitted:185
- First Review:November 24, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 20, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Vampire Legends: The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bathory Collector's Edition
Another bloodcurdling tale ripped from the pages of history. This time, the horrifying legend of Elizabeth Bathory is yours to discover!
Overall rating
5
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5
EXCELLENT GAME!
PostedJune 27, 2022
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have been looking for a new game that would hold my interest and entertain as well as challenge me. This is a beautifully drawn, well thought out story that is just what I was looking for. Good puzzles (not terribly difficult), good HOS, and a very good story with some good characters. The story moves logically and the voiceovers are done well. This game is worth your investment.
I recommend this game!
Help run Pinecreek Hills and the park ranger 25th reunion!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT SERIES!
PostedMarch 21, 2022
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Another great one in the Park Ranger series. Some people may be growing tired of the park and all it involves, the games and puzzles, but not me. Ever since the first episode, I have longed to visit Pinecreek Hills and explore the trails and engage in the adventures that are available there. If this were a real park, I'd be on the road tomorrow! The music is soothing, the rangers all seem like friends by now, and I enjoy every moment I stay there. Keep up the great work!
I recommend this game!
Experience another glorious summer at Pinecreek Hills National Park with the latest in this acclaimed hidden object adventure series!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
I Love These Vacations!
PostedJuly 10, 2021
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Despite what some reviewers complain about (same game play, same HO's, same puzzles), I purchase every one of these vacation adventures in Pine Creek Hills just so I can spend some time relaxing. From the familiar music, pleasant guitar forward, to the trails and cabins, lakeside and mountains, I can imagine I'm there, and I love it. The sound of the wind through the pines, the constant smiles of the rangers, always helping park goers and animals, none of it bores me. Maybe it's my time in life, but I appreciate the pace and the scenery. Give me more!
I recommend this game!
Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook Strategy Guide
Get tips and hints from our handy Strategy Guide! Follow our crystal clear instructions and helpful tricks to succeed!
Overall rating
5
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5
Best in a Long Time!!
PostedNovember 17, 2020
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I absolutely loved this game. I chose it at random, knowing nothing about it, but I am so very glad I did. So many scenes, and an interactive map that helped moving around. Not the usual fare. Excellent!
I recommend this game!
An intruder’s puzzling calling-card means certain doom for the Holmes family line!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
PostedMay 29, 2020
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Just finished the trial, and I'm buying this one. Everything works together to create a believable narrative. I found myself really enjoying the movement of the game from one play to the next, and I'm looking forward to playing all of it to the end. My only criticism is the voiceover actor for Oscar Watson. The poor fellow sounds as though he is reading from a book. Oh well, nothing is perfect!
I recommend this game!
Reflections of Life: Equilibrium Collector's Edition
The Queen of Creatos is missing, and if you don't get her back soon... the entire world will crumble!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Difficult to Enjoy
PostedApril 3, 2020
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
It seems that there are a lot of gamers who really enjoyed this offering in the series. I had a very hard time with it, and grew bored quickly because of the constant visual assault: too much going on, continually. For this reason, it wasn't fun for me. I'm not saying that it wasn't wonderful for other people, this just simply wasn't my cup of tea. It was just too much of everything.It was sort of like the developers decided to throw everything, including the kitchen sink, into the mix.
I don't recommend this game.
Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind
Stop a madman from taking over a city using a mind control device!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!
PostedDecember 18, 2019
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind
(127)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Finally, after buying so many games that were the same old, tired formulas, this game was full of surprises: great puzzles, great artwork and scenery, and I was able to move through the game using the map and journal to their maximum. Really enjoyed playing this one. Thank you to the developers!
I recommend this game!
Mysterious creatures are terrorizing the train!
Overall rating
2
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5
Not Crazy About This One
PostedDecember 1, 2019
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Going back and looking at other reviews, I realize I'm in the minority. I got so weary of all the running around, looking for "amulets" to fit into things that I needed to find a tool or an object. This method was way-overused in the game, in my opinion. This HO scenes were okay, but all in all, I'm not happy about spending money on the most recent Mystery Trackers. I believe the developers are relying on tired game play.
I don't recommend this game.
Four friends are pulled inside a movie where the special effects are all too real!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Most Excellent Game!
PostedOctober 28, 2019
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I loved this game, and that's why I gave it such a high rating. There was so much to do! It's jam-packed with HO's and puzzles, and the storyline moved right along. Thank you for the fun!
I recommend this game!
Step into the shoes of a Private investigator with short-term memory loss and uncover the shocking truth about his involvement with a serial killer called The Executioner.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Loved This Game!
PostedOctober 16, 2019
grunny50
fromFolsom, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I absolutely loved playing this game. Everything about it kept me busy and interested. The story made sense, the puzzles were fun and interesting, and the hidden object scenes weren't the same old style. I'm looking for more games from this developer.
I recommend this game!