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A dark prophecy threatens to destroy the city of Munich!
Overall rating
5
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5
271 of 404 found this review helpful
ALL SIGNS PROPHESIZE THAT THIS GAME WILL ECLIPSE MANY OTHER GAMES
PostedOctober 15, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAs Dr. Frankenstein says “Three heads are better than one.” “Think” about all the brain power generated by the addition of two more heads to a body!”
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
FOUR CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Will this case lead to creation or destruction? It is up to you detective! As you arrive in Munich during an eclipse, a prophecy is in the midst of being fulfilled. During this eclipse a beast will awaken, the Wanderer, and unbeknown to you - you are also part of the prophecy and have the ability to control its outcome! I LOVE this game. The graphics are eerily dark and the characters are realistic. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. The HOP scenes are few in the demo and consist of a list of items, cryptic clues, and silhouette items.
There is a variety of puzzles in the demo which I found fairly easy with only one which is somewhat difficult. There are some multi-step puzzles in the demo, including a Super Puzzle. They consist of combination gear/sliding tile puzzle, matching puzzles, Simon says puzzles, maze puzzles, pipe puzzles and a very easy assembly puzzle. You also have the ability to reset the puzzles. There are quite a few collectibles as well (chimeras, tarot cards, morphing objects). The morphing objects are NOT part of the HOP scenes and all the collectibles are well camouflaged within the background.
This story should find you in Munich just in time for an Oktoberfest and should “eclipse” any of your prior cases! This should be quite a fright night for you! You will soon realize something is amiss when a stone stature of a chimera comes to life and people are turning up dead everywhere you go. Who are the Keepers of Prophecy and how do they fit into this case? You will need to release your inner beast to fight whatever is causing the fulfillment of this prophecy.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
22 Achievements
Collect 19 Chimeras
Collect 27 Morphing objects:
Collect 13 Tarot cards
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and a Secret Room
22 Achievements
Collect 19 Chimeras
Collect 27 Morphing objects:
Collect 13 Tarot cards
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and a Secret Room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like
B. Cryptic clues.
C. Silhouette clues.
A. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like
B. Cryptic clues.
C. Silhouette clues.
PUZZLES: You are able to reset the puzzles while playing them.
A. Variation of a gear puzzle combined with a variation of a sliding tile puzzle. Interconnect gears to open a gate to the city. However you must move tiles out of the way in order to move the gears. 3X Increases in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY with each level.
B. Multiple-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Change the level of wine in bottles according to a diagram on a piece of paper. (2) Variation of Simon Says. Repeat the sounds made on the bottle. EASY
C. Variation of a Simon Says. Referring to clues on a scrap of paper, open a cash machine pressing specific buttons a certain amount of times. EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move books in a bookcase so that their spines create an occult symbol. EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Swap wings on an owl so that symmetrical wings are created. EASY
F. Super Puzzle. (1) Variation of a maze puzzle. Turn on lights by moving down paths until all lights and paths are lit. Lighting one light affects the others in the puzzle. (2) Variation of a pipes puzzle. Move rods one at a time until all rods are removed. Some rods block other rods and cannot be removed until they others are removed first. (3) Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate matching pairs (4). Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch segments of a picture until all pieces are in their correct locations. ALL ARE EASY
A. Variation of a gear puzzle combined with a variation of a sliding tile puzzle. Interconnect gears to open a gate to the city. However you must move tiles out of the way in order to move the gears. 3X Increases in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY with each level.
B. Multiple-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Change the level of wine in bottles according to a diagram on a piece of paper. (2) Variation of Simon Says. Repeat the sounds made on the bottle. EASY
C. Variation of a Simon Says. Referring to clues on a scrap of paper, open a cash machine pressing specific buttons a certain amount of times. EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move books in a bookcase so that their spines create an occult symbol. EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Swap wings on an owl so that symmetrical wings are created. EASY
F. Super Puzzle. (1) Variation of a maze puzzle. Turn on lights by moving down paths until all lights and paths are lit. Lighting one light affects the others in the puzzle. (2) Variation of a pipes puzzle. Move rods one at a time until all rods are removed. Some rods block other rods and cannot be removed until they others are removed first. (3) Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate matching pairs (4). Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch segments of a picture until all pieces are in their correct locations. ALL ARE EASY
I recommend this game!
Off the Record: The Final Interview Collector's Edition
A man is dying, and you’re the prime suspect!
Overall rating
5
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5
210 of 290 found this review helpful
A WINNING “FINAL LAP” FOR A GREAT GAME SERIES SLATED TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE
PostedOctober 10, 2015
sunnyglow
fromRacing to get some projects completed, I am trying to stay one step “ahead of the stretch” to reach the “finish” line on time.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
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
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
EIPIX has produced an excellent departure game for it “final lap” of the Off the Record series. Canter back to 1952 England and the world of horse racing. As an investigative journalist interviewing a renowned horse breeder, Calvin Reedly, you find yourself drawn into a case involving blackmail, fraud and deception. This game is an excellent whodunit which will keep you guessing as to the culprits in the game. The graphics and video sequences are exquisite. I thought the HOP scenes were well-done, creative and innovative. Most of the HOP scenes are multiple-step involving a variety of different formats – rebus, cryptic clues, silhouette, and lists of items to locate with a puzzle-like twist and even a FROG scene. There are an equal number of HOP scenes and puzzles.
Most of the puzzles are very easy. They include variations of matching, manual dexterity, maze/pipe puzzle, and a moving tiles puzzle. The one puzzle I did enjoy the most was a mathematical/physics problem with getting horses to finish a race at the same time.
In their latest newsletter, EIPIX informed everyone that this would be the last game in the Off the Record series. This game is a nice farewell tribute to that series. You might want to jump on your horse and play this game before the series is put out to pasture. With the sale this weekend, it is well worth the discounted price.
AFTER THE DEMO: The next two chapters see you collecting more clues throughout the town as you try to overcome amnesia. Chapter 3 is short; however, Chapter 4 is very long. I did not completely finish Chapter 4. The puzzles again vary in difficulty from very easy to difficult. One of the puzzles I found a little challenging as well. There are an equal amount of puzzles and HOP scenes; however, I did not think the HOP scenes were as creative as in the demo.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the option for a HOP error penalty if you wish
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the option for a HOP error penalty if you wish
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 43 Teapots,
Collect 17 Letters
Collect 6 Hats
16 Morphing objects
Strategy guide - 38 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music
Replay 17 HOP scenes and 20 puzzles
A tribute video to the series
16 Achievements
Collect 43 Teapots,
Collect 17 Letters
Collect 6 Hats
16 Morphing objects
Strategy guide - 38 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music
Replay 17 HOP scenes and 20 puzzles
A tribute video to the series
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Multiple-step. First locate international symbols for items encountered traveling. This is followed by a mini-jigsaw puzzle to piece together the map for the game. Finally, receive a cryptic clue to locate an inventory item.
B. Multiple- step. First locate 5 each of two items – dominoes and chess pieces, followed by rebus clues to identify items to be located. Finally, one cryptic clue is given to provide an inventory item.
C. FROG. Find pieces to create an inventory item.
D. Multiple-step. First, locate items with rebus clues to locate items followed by a series of cryptic clues to locate items. Finally locate items using silhouette clues.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Silhouette.
F. One cryptic clue followed by a list of items to locate, followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item.
G. Silhouette sequence followed by a cryptic clue to receive and inventory item
H. Rebus clues followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item
A. Multiple-step. First locate international symbols for items encountered traveling. This is followed by a mini-jigsaw puzzle to piece together the map for the game. Finally, receive a cryptic clue to locate an inventory item.
B. Multiple- step. First locate 5 each of two items – dominoes and chess pieces, followed by rebus clues to identify items to be located. Finally, one cryptic clue is given to provide an inventory item.
C. FROG. Find pieces to create an inventory item.
D. Multiple-step. First, locate items with rebus clues to locate items followed by a series of cryptic clues to locate items. Finally locate items using silhouette clues.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Silhouette.
F. One cryptic clue followed by a list of items to locate, followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item.
G. Silhouette sequence followed by a cryptic clue to receive and inventory item
H. Rebus clues followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item
MINI-GAMES:
A. Multiple-step. First, play a variation of a matching puzzle going up a cliff following by a variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Avoid falling rocks by some quick maneuvering using arrows to veer right and left. EASY
B. A variation of a matching puzzle. Choose and combine disks to recreate 5 images on a dial. EASY
C. A variation of a combination maze/pipe puzzle. Use arrows to move a knob from top to bottom of a maze in which you must move interconnecting links to continue movement in the maze. You may need to backtrack some of your moves in order to get the links to move into place. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. A variation of a manual dexterity puzzle in driving a motor scooter. However, you DO NOT have to choose the direction while driving the motor scooter. The arrow and direction are given to you. There is really no challenge in this “puzzle.” BEYOND EASY
E. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rings to produce a picture of horses.
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place obstacles on a race track to regulate the varying speed of race horses to that they arrive together at the finish line. Place items along the path which slow down the speed of the horses. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a maze puzzle. Move colored arrows to boxes of the same color using white arrows to move the colored ones. MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. On a town diagram, place buildings into their correct locations. EASY
I. Locate the difference for symbols on wine barrels. EASY
J. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Move picture tiles to the correct locations to create a photo. EASY
K. Variation of a maze puzzle. Using a “homemade” stethoscope, (so funny) move an arrow to each of four points on a maze. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Multiple-step. First, play a variation of a matching puzzle going up a cliff following by a variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Avoid falling rocks by some quick maneuvering using arrows to veer right and left. EASY
B. A variation of a matching puzzle. Choose and combine disks to recreate 5 images on a dial. EASY
C. A variation of a combination maze/pipe puzzle. Use arrows to move a knob from top to bottom of a maze in which you must move interconnecting links to continue movement in the maze. You may need to backtrack some of your moves in order to get the links to move into place. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. A variation of a manual dexterity puzzle in driving a motor scooter. However, you DO NOT have to choose the direction while driving the motor scooter. The arrow and direction are given to you. There is really no challenge in this “puzzle.” BEYOND EASY
E. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rings to produce a picture of horses.
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place obstacles on a race track to regulate the varying speed of race horses to that they arrive together at the finish line. Place items along the path which slow down the speed of the horses. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a maze puzzle. Move colored arrows to boxes of the same color using white arrows to move the colored ones. MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. On a town diagram, place buildings into their correct locations. EASY
I. Locate the difference for symbols on wine barrels. EASY
J. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Move picture tiles to the correct locations to create a photo. EASY
K. Variation of a maze puzzle. Using a “homemade” stethoscope, (so funny) move an arrow to each of four points on a maze. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: Threads of Destiny Collector's Edition
Can you free Jackie’s parents from their deadly fates?
Overall rating
5
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5
172 of 236 found this review helpful
TEMPTING FATE BY GOING BACK AND FORTH IN TIME
PostedOctober 8, 2015
sunnyglow
fromTempting Fate by going back in time to relive some vacation time. However, this time I don’t think I will take a plane.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Can we change destiny and Fate? Auntie Luisa Gray returns in a sequel, going back in time in order to alter the past, attempting to save her niece Jackie’s parents. Will she succeed? Or does Fate have some surprises for our Auntie Gray? I LOVE this game series featuring the affection between Auntie Gray and her niece Jackie! This is a fairly well-done mystery sequel, and is consistent with the series. The graphics are colorful. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes, but both are well executed. The HOP scenes are varied with some multi-step ones. The HOP scenes consist of silhouette, story sequence, list of items to locate, and replacement of items back into scenes. After four chapters, I found very few HOP scenes.
I found most of the puzzles to be easy; however, I did find a couple which were a little more challenging. The puzzles are varied with variations of maze puzzles, matching puzzles, manual dexterity puzzles, moving tiles/lock puzzles, mechanical puzzles and mathematical puzzles. There is one multi-step puzzle in this game. My favorite was a puzzle in which you must place all items back into a cabinet with no remaining spaces. There are morphing objects throughout the game and they are not easy to see. You also collect portraits of the Gray family as well.
After the demo, the next chapter has only two HOP scenes and six mini-games. The mini-games are a little more difficult than in the demo. The fatalistic theme continues throughout this chapter as well. I did not see any significant changes between the demo and the actual game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
18 Achievements
Collect 16 portraits of the Gray family.
Morphing objects: The amount of morphing objects is not disclosed in the demo
Strategy guide - 43 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
18 Achievements
Collect 16 portraits of the Gray family.
Morphing objects: The amount of morphing objects is not disclosed in the demo
Strategy guide - 43 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES:
A. Story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 7 acorns.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 horseshoes and 5 dream catchers. Next, you receive two items to place onto boxes opening up to two lists of 3 items each to locate.
D. Silhouette.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Another story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
F. Replace items back into the HOP scene
G. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 hammer and 5 ballerinas. Next, you receive two items to place on boxes opening up two lists of items to locate
A. Story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 7 acorns.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 horseshoes and 5 dream catchers. Next, you receive two items to place onto boxes opening up to two lists of 3 items each to locate.
D. Silhouette.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Another story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
F. Replace items back into the HOP scene
G. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 hammer and 5 ballerinas. Next, you receive two items to place on boxes opening up two lists of items to locate
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a maze puzzle which is reminiscent of the Battle-ship game. Move an airplane from the top to the bottom uncovering one square at a time until you reach the bottom. As you uncover each square you will encounter traps which will send you back to the beginning. Try to reach the finish line within the allotted amount of moves given. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Compare a photo of the killer with the actual killer looking for four similarities between the photo and the person himself. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on parts of an owl to match up with those on a picture. EASY
D. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Bullseye! Center two balls into the green section of a bar to hit a set of keys. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the amount of spaces needed and in which direction to aid a crane arm to remove four boxes. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Multi-step puzzle. First a variation of matching. Find matching objects and remove them from a scene in a car garage. You must remove them in a specific order and nothing must be holding them in place so they cannot be removed. Second. Take the remaining objects form the scene and put them into a cabinet so that no item is left and every space is covered in the cabinet. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a mechanical puzzle. So awesome! Repair a screw gun/drill by following a schematic. EASY
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. Rearrange petals of flowers on a cabinet so they are all the same color. EASY
I. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Trace symbols to remove dark energy. EASY
J. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rods to position two dowels to make a connection with red buttons in order to unlock a door. Moving one rod affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
K. Variation of a matching puzzle. A combination of a HOP scenes and puzzle. Locate items in a storybook scene and replace them back into the scene in the correct locations. EASY
L. Variation of a mathematical/pipe puzzle. Move pipes in order to uncover numbers which must be pressed in order. EASY/MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Variation of a maze puzzle which is reminiscent of the Battle-ship game. Move an airplane from the top to the bottom uncovering one square at a time until you reach the bottom. As you uncover each square you will encounter traps which will send you back to the beginning. Try to reach the finish line within the allotted amount of moves given. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Compare a photo of the killer with the actual killer looking for four similarities between the photo and the person himself. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on parts of an owl to match up with those on a picture. EASY
D. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Bullseye! Center two balls into the green section of a bar to hit a set of keys. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the amount of spaces needed and in which direction to aid a crane arm to remove four boxes. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Multi-step puzzle. First a variation of matching. Find matching objects and remove them from a scene in a car garage. You must remove them in a specific order and nothing must be holding them in place so they cannot be removed. Second. Take the remaining objects form the scene and put them into a cabinet so that no item is left and every space is covered in the cabinet. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a mechanical puzzle. So awesome! Repair a screw gun/drill by following a schematic. EASY
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. Rearrange petals of flowers on a cabinet so they are all the same color. EASY
I. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Trace symbols to remove dark energy. EASY
J. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rods to position two dowels to make a connection with red buttons in order to unlock a door. Moving one rod affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
K. Variation of a matching puzzle. A combination of a HOP scenes and puzzle. Locate items in a storybook scene and replace them back into the scene in the correct locations. EASY
L. Variation of a mathematical/pipe puzzle. Move pipes in order to uncover numbers which must be pressed in order. EASY/MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Journey through time to an amazing land of dinosaurs and help the penguin meet unpredictable ancient creatures.
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 49 found this review helpful
A “TIMELY” ADVENTURE WITH OUR PENGUIN “TRAVELING” THROUGH THE LAND OF GRIDDLERS
PostedOctober 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromBack from a week of “traveling”, this game was a pleasant surprise. Having also been gone for quite a while, it was about “time” for our penguin to return.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Oh, Happy Day! Our “penguino” has returned with another Griddler (AKA O’Ekaki, Paint-by-Numbers, Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms or whatever you call them) puzzle game. After a lengthy absence from this site, I, for one, am glad to see him return with another fantastic griddler puzzle game! It is “timely” for me because I ran out these games to play some time ago. A BIG THANK you to BFG for a game in one of my favorite genres. This one is also from my favorite dev for this type of game, Match Games.
HOW TO PLAY: This is variety of a Sudoku puzzle. In this puzzle, create pictures by filling in squares in a grid. The grids in this game will vary in number from 5 x 5 to 20 x 20 if it is like the games of the past. Each side of the grid will have numbers for each line of squares indicating the amount of squares which are to be filled in for each line of squares. Squares are filled in where the squares intersect between the two sets of numbers on each side.
• Levels: Casual and Advanced. The advanced screen begins with a 10 x 10 grid. The casual version will begin with a simplistic 5 x 5 grid and have a tutorial as well.
• Colors: The game has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• Number of Levels and Griddlers: There are approximately 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
• Colors: The game has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• Number of Levels and Griddlers: There are approximately 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
An excellent colorful griddler game! This dev produces the best griddler of all the devs who produce these games for BFG. I highly recommend this game if you like Sudoku games or any type of mathematical games.
I recommend this game!
The arts-loving town of Everton has been overrun by sentient shadows. Race to escape before you're trapped in the darkness forever!
Overall rating
4
/
5
65 of 105 found this review helpful
SHADOW DANCING MY WAY THROUGH THIS GAME
PostedOctober 3, 2015
sunnyglow
fromWhere did I leave my shadow? I think it got lost at the airport. Maybe I can find another one in this game. Also missing a great CE to play as well.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
You are off to visit your old college friend, Ashley, a “radio superstar,” being stalked by “shadows” from the past. Being an investigator of the supernatural, you are there to “rush” to her defense and “shine the light of truth” on what is lurking behind those shadows. I like (not love) this game. I do like the puzzle-like aspect of the game which includes some mini-puzzles in both the inventory and HOP scenes. There is an equal amount of HOP scenes and mini-puzzles. The graphics and the VO’s are decent.
Most of the HOP scenes require sequential steps in locating items and the demo includes both silhouette and lists of items to locate. There are also mini-HOP scenes in search of a small number of one item. The mini-games are varied and include variations of jigsaw puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, and in at least one instance you must locate and replace items back into the scenes (which is more like a HOP scene than a mini-game.)
Déjà vu? Didn’t BFG just offer a game similar to this? The game format is reminiscent of a previous game using a lantern to get rid of shadows. In this case, to use the lantern, you must untangle lines so that the lines do not intersect each other. By carrying all the lanterns in these games, maybe I can aspire to become the Town Crier at a historical village. I will await its presence as an SE. To me, it is a decent game but lacking the quality of a CE.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints 1 to 100 seconds Skips 1 to 100 random clicking in the game
Hints 1 to 100 seconds Skips 1 to 100 random clicking in the game
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 10 scene silhouettes to provide a story of the town
Receive a crystal to help get rid of the shadows. Every time you need to remove shadows, you must untangle lines so that none cross each other.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers. Replay of 12 HOP scenes and 12 mini-games
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 10 scene silhouettes to provide a story of the town
Receive a crystal to help get rid of the shadows. Every time you need to remove shadows, you must untangle lines so that none cross each other.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers. Replay of 12 HOP scenes and 12 mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. There is a mini-puzzle within this HOP scene. Place bottles in order to create two pictures. Interactive and puzzle-like
B. Mini-HOP scenes. Locate and replace 10 stars into a lantern
C. List of items to locate. Again, it is interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be completed sequentially
D. Silhouette. Locate a specific number of items in silhouette. Using arrows, the HOP scene expands to include more scenery in which to search for items
A. List of items to locate. There is a mini-puzzle within this HOP scene. Place bottles in order to create two pictures. Interactive and puzzle-like
B. Mini-HOP scenes. Locate and replace 10 stars into a lantern
C. List of items to locate. Again, it is interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be completed sequentially
D. Silhouette. Locate a specific number of items in silhouette. Using arrows, the HOP scene expands to include more scenery in which to search for items
MINI-GAMES:
A. Untangle lines so that no line crosses another line. You will do the same puzzle every time you need to use the lantern to get rid of shadows. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw puzzle. Using arrows – move puzzle pieces so they interconnect to create an emblem MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. Use switches to connect wires to fuses. EASY
D. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate colored tiles so that they create a pattern according to a schematic. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Locate and replace figures, placing them into their correct locations EASY
A. Untangle lines so that no line crosses another line. You will do the same puzzle every time you need to use the lantern to get rid of shadows. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw puzzle. Using arrows – move puzzle pieces so they interconnect to create an emblem MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. Use switches to connect wires to fuses. EASY
D. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate colored tiles so that they create a pattern according to a schematic. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Locate and replace figures, placing them into their correct locations EASY
I recommend this game!
You’re called in to photograph a wedding, but what you really expose is murder.
Overall rating
4
/
5
113 of 177 found this review helpful
A FAMILY ALBUM OF SECRETS “EXPOSED” AT A LESS THAN “PICTURE PERFECT” WEDDING
PostedSeptember 26, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAlways a bridesmaid, there is not a ghost’s chance of my ever exposing myself to the horrors of posing for all the photos at this wedding!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
4 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
As a photographer, get ready to “expose” some family secrets at a less than “picture” perfect wedding of Frank and Carol. With the mysterious death of Carol’s mother, her father’s sudden illness, her sister Martha’s jealousy and a ghostly presence in the house – you will find a family album of secrets being exposed as you finish up some family portraits. Set in the era of the 1950’s, the story line is a Jessica Fletcher (“Murder She Wrote”) type mystery.
The story is the best part of the game. It has a good whodunit theme which keeps you guessing. There are more HOP scenes than puzzles. There are a variety of them including matching, sentences, and silhouette. They are the best part of the game, somewhat creative and innovative in design. The puzzles are very easy and include variations of a slider puzzle, a mathematical puzzle, and developing a photo. I felt the graphics were lacking. They are one-dimensional and there are no VO’s. There is NO locking inventory. Extras include a camera to take photos (it blinks when you need to take a photo), 20 achievements, 30 haunted objects, and 16 hidden photos
Sorry, but this review is only based on the demo. There was nothing in the demo to incite me to purchase this lackluster game. It does not have the creative, innovative HOP scenes and puzzles nor the graphics of a 5-star CE game. I also got tired of taking all the photos required in this game. At times, I found the game “jerky” in movement. I became bored playing this game. Since I am preparing to leave on a much anticipated trip, I don’t have time for another game.
There is a nice sale today on CE games and it is well worth the discounted price. This game will appeal to some on this site. If you like the reruns of “Murder She Wrote” television show or love photography, this game may appeal to you. I almost expected Angela Lansbury to be in this game along with a Cabot Cove background. If you purchase this game – Enjoy!
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints - 15 to 95 seconds. Skips - 15 to 95 seconds
Hints - 15 to 95 seconds. Skips - 15 to 95 seconds
INVENTORY: It is interactive and puzzle-like
GRAPHICS: I was not impressed with the graphics. No VO's for the characters. This is a must for CE games. The graphics are one-dimensional and stick-like. The game is very jerky in movement.
EXTRAS:
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
You receive a camera to take photos - It lights up when you are to take a photo of a scene
20 Achievements - It was difficult to count them
Collect 30 haunted objects
16 hidden photos to add to your attic gallery
Replay 10 HOP scenes and 10 mini-games
Usual art, music, wallpaper
Strategy guide
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
You receive a camera to take photos - It lights up when you are to take a photo of a scene
20 Achievements - It was difficult to count them
Collect 30 haunted objects
16 hidden photos to add to your attic gallery
Replay 10 HOP scenes and 10 mini-games
Usual art, music, wallpaper
Strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE MINI-GAMES AND HOP SCENES:
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. Interactive and somewhat puzzle-like
B. Sentences with items highlighted in BOLD letters in photos.
C. Matching - Find pairs of related items
D. Silhouette items to locate
E. Looking through a keyhole find items which are in silhouette followed by sentences with items to be located highlighted in green
A. List of items to locate. Interactive and somewhat puzzle-like
B. Sentences with items highlighted in BOLD letters in photos.
C. Matching - Find pairs of related items
D. Silhouette items to locate
E. Looking through a keyhole find items which are in silhouette followed by sentences with items to be located highlighted in green
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a slider puzzle. Move tiles into their correct locations by color and symbol. EASY
B. Develop a photo EASY
C. Going back to algebra class - a Mathematical puzzle - find values for 3 letters to open a lock EASY
A. Variation of a slider puzzle. Move tiles into their correct locations by color and symbol. EASY
B. Develop a photo EASY
C. Going back to algebra class - a Mathematical puzzle - find values for 3 letters to open a lock EASY
I recommend this game!
Redemption Cemetery: Clock of Fate Collector's Edition
Can you undo the past and set the trapped souls free?
Overall rating
5
/
5
233 of 333 found this review helpful
CHANGING THE “TRACKS” OF TIME AS YOU CHUG ALONG SOLVING A SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY
PostedSeptember 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromWanting to locate the watch from this game so I can turn back time and be in two places at one time – playing this game and working.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS GAME
You can “bet your life” you are going to have to make some soul wrenching choices in this game as you traverse back and forth in time to correct the past to free tormented souls. I have been awaiting this game and I LOVE this game. The story is excellent. In the demo there are only 3 HOP scenes and 3 puzzles. The HOP scenes I played are nicely crafted, varied with a mini-HOP scene and two which are sentences with cryptic clues to the identity of the object to be located. You can also opt to play a matching game in lieu of the HOP scenes. The puzzles in the demo are easy with varieties of a mathematical puzzle, matching puzzle, and gears puzzle. There are 16 achievements (from what I could count) and skulls to collect,
AFTER THE DEMO: The demo ends in a cliffhanger with a voice of the creepy girl similar to that from the girl in Maze: Subject 360. You will soon discover that you will be entering the lives of many other tormented souls in this game and turning back time to replay events in their lives. I found the HOP scenes to be similar to those in the demo with many more mini-HOP scenes with the collection of fewer items. The puzzles are more difficult after the demo and in at least one you have the choice between Hard and Casual modes. The puzzles include a matching game, another mathematical puzzle and a sliding tiles puzzle. The game seems a decent length and I only got half way through Chapter 3.
There is not a ghost’s chance I would miss playing this stellar game from a dev who has “resurrected” itself from the realm of forgettable, nondescript games and has reentered the heavenly realm of one of the top devs on BFG! ERS is back with a vengeance! I have restored them into my own list of favorite devs.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 50 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds. This is a different system of adjusting hints and skips. By decreasing the time for one of these – you increase the time for the other. Bizarre!
Hints 10 to 50 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds. This is a different system of adjusting hints and skips. By decreasing the time for one of these – you increase the time for the other. Bizarre!
GRAPHICS: Creepy, spooky, dark and ominous which you would expect in a game dealing with life and death.
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
16 Achievements from what I could count
Collect skulls to purchase items for your gravesites. There are many of them as well. The pop out at you all over the place.
Strategy guide - 54 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
Replay 21 HOP scenes and 13 Mini-games
Map is given to you at the start of the game
16 Achievements from what I could count
Collect skulls to purchase items for your gravesites. There are many of them as well. The pop out at you all over the place.
Strategy guide - 54 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
Replay 21 HOP scenes and 13 Mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: You can play a matching game instead
A. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 9 rungs to construct a ladder.
B. Sentence with cryptic clues to items displayed in BOLD letters. This sequence also furthers the story of the game.
C. Sentence with cryptic clues to items displayed in BOLD letters. This sequence also furthers the story of the game.
AFTER THE DEMO: - Many Mini-HOP scenes.
D. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 12 scarabs
E. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 11 bones
F. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 12 lanterns
G. Mini-HOP scene. Find 12 pairs of items.
A. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 9 rungs to construct a ladder.
B. Sentence with cryptic clues to items displayed in BOLD letters. This sequence also furthers the story of the game.
C. Sentence with cryptic clues to items displayed in BOLD letters. This sequence also furthers the story of the game.
AFTER THE DEMO: - Many Mini-HOP scenes.
D. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 12 scarabs
E. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 11 bones
F. Mini-HOP scene. Collect 12 lanterns
G. Mini-HOP scene. Find 12 pairs of items.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the birth and death for an occupant of a gravestone. EASY
B. Variation of matching. Combine several symbols on a wall to match up with several on a rope to descend from a train station. 3 X EASY
C. Variation of a gears puzzle. Move gears to open a lock. Moving one affects the movement of the others. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Play a matching card game with a creepy little girl. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Add up the numbers above two switches to equal the number of the colored fuse which matches the color of the wiring. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. You can choose between CASUAL and HARD modes. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT – YOU CHOOSE
A. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the birth and death for an occupant of a gravestone. EASY
B. Variation of matching. Combine several symbols on a wall to match up with several on a rope to descend from a train station. 3 X EASY
C. Variation of a gears puzzle. Move gears to open a lock. Moving one affects the movement of the others. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Play a matching card game with a creepy little girl. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Add up the numbers above two switches to equal the number of the colored fuse which matches the color of the wiring. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. You can choose between CASUAL and HARD modes. EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULT – YOU CHOOSE
I recommend this game!
A terrible darkness threatens the land. Travel through Egypt and collect the ancient pieces needed to defeat the malevolent force once and for all.
Overall rating
5
/
5
101 of 159 found this review helpful
WELCOME TO THE LAND OF THE ENIGMATIC SPHINX - PUZZLEMANIA – EGYPTIAN STYLE
PostedSeptember 23, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAwaiting the sands in the hour glass to dwindle away to that the sun god fades into the night to play this awesome game
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Here’s my cheer - Ah! Man! Rah! The Sphinx is shining down on me today with an enigmatic game with puzzle after puzzle. I LOVE this game! This is a mini-adventure game chock full of puzzles. There are NO HOP scenes – only puzzles! The ones I played in the demo vary in difficulty from easy to moderately difficult. This is puzzle maniac’s dream game. You literally solve one puzzle after another. The setting is somewhat like the game “Luxur.” You have different locations designated on the map to which you must travel to complete the game.
A BIG THANK YOU to BFG for providing this game for the minority of us who love puzzles. This game is not for everyone. If you are a “puzzlemeister”, like “moi,” you will love it. If you hate puzzles – you will definitely hate this game. This company tries to provide games which appeal to about everyone’s tastes.
GRAPHCS: They are old school and were slightly fuzzy on my computer. The “muzac” has an Egyptian flavor. The guys will probably enjoy the eye candy provided by the “hottie” Egyptian lotus blossom.
LEVELS: There are NO levels of difficulty. However, if you have trouble with the puzzles – you can skip the puzzle. There are also no times allotted to skip a puzzle.
MAP: You will be guided in your quest throughout Egypt. As you complete one level, the map will indicate to you where to go next.
GUIDE: You are provided a strategy guide with this game.
PUZZLES: There are a variety of sliding tiles, moving tiles, mathematical puzzles, sequential, weight and balance puzzles. I only played the demo and this is what I encountered:
THE FOLLOWING ARE DETAILS (AKA SPOILERS) ABOUT THE PUZZLES ENCOUNTERED IN THE DEMO:
A. Variation of a sliding tiles game. Move numbered balls into correct position to open a lock.
B. Variation of a matching game. Match up boats by color and design.
C. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Find the correct sequence to turn on lights.
D. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Step on correct rungs to avoid being eaten by a rascally crocodile
E. Variation of a weights and balances puzzle. Balance a scale with equal weights on both sides.
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide tiles to create a picture.
G. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Count the squares in a figure.
H. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move colored marbles to match up with the correct colored slots.
I. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move tiles and rotate them to create a picture.
B. Variation of a matching game. Match up boats by color and design.
C. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Find the correct sequence to turn on lights.
D. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Step on correct rungs to avoid being eaten by a rascally crocodile
E. Variation of a weights and balances puzzle. Balance a scale with equal weights on both sides.
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide tiles to create a picture.
G. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Count the squares in a figure.
H. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move colored marbles to match up with the correct colored slots.
I. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move tiles and rotate them to create a picture.
I recommend this game!
A criminal organization searching for an ancient treasure shot your partner!
Overall rating
4
/
5
138 of 226 found this review helpful
JOIN THE CRUSADE TO UNCOVER A VEIL OF SECRECY AND WIPE OUT ALL HIDDEN SHADOWS OF CRIME
PostedSeptember 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromOn a crusade to uncover the veil of secrecy behind the recent outbreak of games about the Knights Templar.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Strategy, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
After witnessing your friend Jason shot by a nefarious crime syndicate, the Shadows, you, as Natalie, are off to continue his work in stopping the Shadows from stealing a priceless Templar relic, The Blue Veil. This is a mutant – the splicing of a HOP game with an adventure game. The story is excellent. The mini-games are well-crafted with a variety of different styles and difficulties (6 puzzles in the demo). There is an equal number of HOP scenes (5 in in the demo). One “puzzle” is actually a combination of six mini-HOP scenes.
The HOP scenes are redundant –all of them are lists of items to locate. However, they are interactive with some puzzle-like aspects. You have the option to play Mahjong instead. I also found the graphics old school. The VO actors have heavy British accents and at times there are mouth movements by the characters and other times, not. I have a great interest in the history of the Knights Templar and love great puzzles, so this game is a must for me! This would have been an outstanding game if the dev had provided a little more creativity in the development of the HOP scenes.
I beta tested this game about eight months ago. It has been in production for about a year. This game does not have all the bells and whistles of the HOP CE’s. There is no “wow” factor in this game. You collect nothing, you achieve nothing (except the thrill of solving the mystery) and there are no morphing objects or any other gimmicks. It is a pure adventure game with the added twist of HOP scenes. We have a strange new creation here. The stodgy Nancy Drew mystery game entering the world of the HOP scene! Wow! With the discounted prices on games this weekend, it is worth the small investment to purchase a game which will prove to be quite an adventure!
AFTER THE DEMO: The game continues as before. It is definitely puzzle-heavy and HOP lite. It also appears to be a short game as well. There is an awesome “nonogram” puzzle in the Chapter 3. There are also a maze puzzle and a variation of a checkers puzzle. The HOP scenes I encountered were again all interactive lists of items.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom. Hints and Skips - 15 to 100 seconds
GRAPHICS: Old school graphics. The VO actors have heavy British accents. Sometimes there is mouth movement for the characters and other times not.
HOP SCENES: There are 5 HOP scenes in the demo. All are the same – lists of items to locate. They are somewhat interactive and have some puzzle-like qualities. You may opt to play a Mahjong game instead. All of them are the same with the exception of one which is considered a puzzle; however, I see it as a series of mini-HOP scenes. AFTER THE DEMO: HOP scenes are again all interactive, puzzle-like lists of items.
MINI-GAMES: There is a variety of difficulty levels and varieties for the puzzles. They include variations of moving tiles puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, sequential puzzles, Simon Says, and mathematical puzzle.
AFTER THE DEMO: Variation of a nonogram puzzle, maze puzzle, checkers puzzle.
AFTER THE DEMO: Variation of a nonogram puzzle, maze puzzle, checkers puzzle.
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
Strategy guide - 37 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music
Strategy guide - 37 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle Move tiles so that ends of circuits in a key card match up EASY
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move 3 tiles to match a code to open a box. Slightly tricky – Moving one tile affects the others. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Light up lights in sequence from first to last by following a twisted mess of wire connections to the proper switch
D. A variation of Simon Says puzzle. Follow directions to create a library card. EASY
E. A variation of a storybook sequence. Locate 5 items of the same type item in a series of 6 scenes. This is listed as a puzzle; however, I consider it more a HOP scene. Find out more about the Knights Templar
F. A variation of a mathematical puzzle. Connect nodes with each other to match the amount of connections with the number listed on each node. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY
G. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Transfer crystals so they match up with their color coded slots. However, the crystals revolve around three wheels to add to the difficulty. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY.
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. YEAH! A NONOGRAM PUZZLE!!!! SO HAPPY. I LOVE THESE!
I. A variation of a maze puzzle. Get the Templar to his banner in the center of the maze.
J. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Using gold coins, try to eliminate your opponent’s silver coins from the board.
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move 3 tiles to match a code to open a box. Slightly tricky – Moving one tile affects the others. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a sequential puzzle. Light up lights in sequence from first to last by following a twisted mess of wire connections to the proper switch
D. A variation of Simon Says puzzle. Follow directions to create a library card. EASY
E. A variation of a storybook sequence. Locate 5 items of the same type item in a series of 6 scenes. This is listed as a puzzle; however, I consider it more a HOP scene. Find out more about the Knights Templar
F. A variation of a mathematical puzzle. Connect nodes with each other to match the amount of connections with the number listed on each node. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY
G. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Transfer crystals so they match up with their color coded slots. However, the crystals revolve around three wheels to add to the difficulty. MEDIUM DIFFICULTY.
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. YEAH! A NONOGRAM PUZZLE!!!! SO HAPPY. I LOVE THESE!
I. A variation of a maze puzzle. Get the Templar to his banner in the center of the maze.
J. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Using gold coins, try to eliminate your opponent’s silver coins from the board.
I recommend this game!
Return to your hometown to save your father and uncover Midnight Castle’s secrets!
Overall rating
5
/
5
266 of 396 found this review helpful
RESTORE MAGIC AND SHINE TO AN OLD DARKENED KINGDOM BY POLISHING OFF A VILLAIN
PostedSeptember 17, 2015
sunnyglow
fromDo I not have enough “bats in my belfry” to take a bite out of the puzzles in this game?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER – A PUZZLER’S DELIGHT!
Hoping to restore the magic to Rocksville, you play Little Orphan “Annie-belle” to the rescue of her “believed deceased” father and the kingdom as well. Based on the series, “Midnight Castle,” this game is puzzle-intense (with an awesome 7- step super puzzle toward the end of the demo) and HOP light. The puzzles are amazingly well-done, varying in style and difficulty. The puzzles are the best part of the game coupled with beautiful, dark, cartoon-like graphics. Trying to fight off an evil hooded villain, you must venture to not only Midnight Castle, but other locations as well for a final showdown with the villain.
The graphics are beautiful. The game is well-crafted. I cannot wait to sink my teeth into the amazing amount of puzzles in this game and creative HOP scenes. There is a “cutesy” googly eyed bat, which is an unwanted distraction. However, that “adorable” bat (makes me want to eat him up with my vampire teeth) is used sparingly and flies to the task at amazing speeds (an up and coming Super Sonar Bat?) I hope this bat doesn’t “cross” my path too many times in this game, because if he “crosses” me, I have a “cross” to compel him to return to the other bats in the belfry.
AFTER THE DEMO: A secret is revealed in which you discover that only you can save the magic for the kingdom. There are awesome puzzles in Chapter 3, one of which is a chess puzzle, which is a little nerve racking. There are also fewer HOP scenes in Chapter 3 but very innovative.
HOP SCENES: The demo only included 3 HOP scenes: silhouette, matching pairs, and a story sequence with sentences containing items to be located in BOLD LETTERS. I especially loved the first scene in which you open up drawers in a cabinet to locate items. AFTER THE DEMO: There were only 3 more HOP scenes; however, they are very creative including one using a bow and arrow.
MINI-GAMES. The best part of the game. There are variety of them in various levels of difficulty. They include variations of matching puzzles, moving tiles puzzles, switch puzzles, weights and balance puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles. There is a SUPER PUZZLE containing 7 different puzzles in the demo! This dev outdid themselves in this puzzle sequence. AFTER THE DEMO: There is a variation of a chess puzzle, small mini-puzzles, and a match 3 game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS: Amazingly beautiful as usual for this dev. This dev has definitely captured a creepy scenario. Colors are vivid. The characters are cartoon-like. The VO’s are decent.
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided at the beginning of the game
27 Achievements
Collect 12 mythical creatures
Collect 32 stained glass pieces to create a stain glass window
Morphing objects:
Strategy guide – 42 pages
Usual wallpaper, art, music
27 Achievements
Collect 12 mythical creatures
Collect 32 stained glass pieces to create a stain glass window
Morphing objects:
Strategy guide – 42 pages
Usual wallpaper, art, music
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES:
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette items. Locate items by opening drawers in a bureau to fill a suitcase.
B. Matching pairs scenes. You must uncover items to locate them.
C. Story sequence with items to be located identified in BOLD letters
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. List of items to locate to end up with an inventory item
E. An AWESOME HOP scenes in which you shoot arrows at symbols to remove items. SO COOL!
F. Silhouette scene with knights and armor
A. Silhouette items. Locate items by opening drawers in a bureau to fill a suitcase.
B. Matching pairs scenes. You must uncover items to locate them.
C. Story sequence with items to be located identified in BOLD letters
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. List of items to locate to end up with an inventory item
E. An AWESOME HOP scenes in which you shoot arrows at symbols to remove items. SO COOL!
F. Silhouette scene with knights and armor
PUZZLES: There is a SUPER PUZZLE in this game.
A. Rotate tumblers to open a valise. EASY – there are only three colors you need to match up
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. As in dominoes, match up ends in a circular pattern. EASY
C. Two parts to this puzzle. First part - Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move tiles so that all the four symbols on the outside are related to the item in the middle. The items light up when placed correctly. Second part - Variation of a moving tile puzzle. Rotate a ring so that figurines around a circle are placed into the correct slots. You must rotate the ring each time you wish to move an object. EASY
D. Variation of a switch puzzle. Exchange letters and numbers so they match up with slots on a box which you must open. There are two circles in which to exchange numbers and letters.
E. Variation of a weights and balancing puzzle. Move books onto shelves so that all the shelves are at the same level. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move discs into one of three circles so that all the discs match up with color of the circle in which they are located. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Matching game. Match up cards EASY
H. SUPER PUZZLE! YEAH! A super puzzle with 7 puzzles to open a bridge. Each puzzle has their own set of skips so you can skip one part of the 7 part mini-game. VARY IN DIFFICULTY
First. A variation of a moving tiles game. Second. A variation of a matching puzzle. Third. A variation of a connection puzzle. Connect same colored lion heads without crossing lines. Fourth. A variation of a Simon Says puzzles. Fifth. Connect single and double gems by pressing on the lines which connect them. Single gems have only one line connect them and double gems have two. Sixth. A variation of a gear puzzle. Seventh. A variation of a sliding tiles puzzle.
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Mini-game sequence. You receive a magic box. As you insert stones, you receive a variety of mini-games – moving tiles, variation of Simon Says, and a variation of a matching puzzle EASY
J. Variation of a match 3 game. Remove keys by matching 3 items until the keys fall EASY
K. Variation of a Chess puzzle game – remove the king in two moves. 2X MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Rotate tumblers to open a valise. EASY – there are only three colors you need to match up
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. As in dominoes, match up ends in a circular pattern. EASY
C. Two parts to this puzzle. First part - Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move tiles so that all the four symbols on the outside are related to the item in the middle. The items light up when placed correctly. Second part - Variation of a moving tile puzzle. Rotate a ring so that figurines around a circle are placed into the correct slots. You must rotate the ring each time you wish to move an object. EASY
D. Variation of a switch puzzle. Exchange letters and numbers so they match up with slots on a box which you must open. There are two circles in which to exchange numbers and letters.
E. Variation of a weights and balancing puzzle. Move books onto shelves so that all the shelves are at the same level. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move discs into one of three circles so that all the discs match up with color of the circle in which they are located. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Matching game. Match up cards EASY
H. SUPER PUZZLE! YEAH! A super puzzle with 7 puzzles to open a bridge. Each puzzle has their own set of skips so you can skip one part of the 7 part mini-game. VARY IN DIFFICULTY
First. A variation of a moving tiles game. Second. A variation of a matching puzzle. Third. A variation of a connection puzzle. Connect same colored lion heads without crossing lines. Fourth. A variation of a Simon Says puzzles. Fifth. Connect single and double gems by pressing on the lines which connect them. Single gems have only one line connect them and double gems have two. Sixth. A variation of a gear puzzle. Seventh. A variation of a sliding tiles puzzle.
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Mini-game sequence. You receive a magic box. As you insert stones, you receive a variety of mini-games – moving tiles, variation of Simon Says, and a variation of a matching puzzle EASY
J. Variation of a match 3 game. Remove keys by matching 3 items until the keys fall EASY
K. Variation of a Chess puzzle game – remove the king in two moves. 2X MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!