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Someone's out for revenge, and she'll stop at nothing to get it.
Overall rating
5
/
5
188 of 257 found this review helpful
MINING FOR A FLAWLESS, PERFECT GAME? THIS ONE IS A REAL GEM
PostedDecember 12, 2015
sunnyglow
fromGetting into the “spirit” of this game by “digging up” some hidden puzzle gems and adding this jewel to my box of favorite games.
Skill Level:Expert
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
BASED ON FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 7 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
What evil lurks in an Arkansas gem mine? You, as Brenda Gayle, a parapsychologist, are on an investigation to locate your niece who is missing along with the other children from a camp. I LOVE this game, especially the puzzles, which are numerous and well crafted. The storyline is intriguing, complex and has me baffled as to the mystery behind all the calamity both past and present. The graphics are decent, but not stellar.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes and the puzzles are the best part of this game. They vary in difficulty and type. There were several puzzles which were slightly difficult; however, none were extremely difficult. They include variations of assembly puzzles, manual dexterity puzzles, matching puzzles, maze puzzles, switching puzzles, moving tiles puzzles. There is one Super Puzzle (Rube Goldberg puzzle) in the demo. The individual puzzles in the Super Puzzle are not difficult; the real challenge in the Super Puzzle is figuring out the sequence of actions to be performed and where needed items are located. After the demo, I played a Simon Says puzzle and a few more matching puzzles, including one using Morse Code for all you fellow hams out there. CQ
The HOP scenes are very creative as well and extremely innovative and well-done. They are varied and there are several multi-step ones in the demo. They include lists of items, matching, cryptic clues, and replacement of items back into the scene. The demo contains one storybook sequence in which you locate a specific number of one items followed by replacement of those items back into the scene. There is also one mini-puzzle within a HOP scene. I especially liked the HOP scene set in a shooting gallery in which you use an air gun to “shoot” the items given through cryptic clues. Quite ingenious! After the demo I found a HOP scene in Chapter 3 which is one of the best HOP scenes I have ever played.
Upon entering the town of Nickfield, you begin to receive visions. It is “crystal” clear the town mine is involved in all of this. Find yourself going back in time to 1931 to retrace the steps of four ghostly children, their beloved teacher and an angry woman out for revenge to get answers as to what is happening in this town. And what curse is involved with the gem mine? Are the children, including your niece, descendants of the ghostly children? The camp counselor, Molly, is acting as if she is possessed, speaking about revenge and human sacrifice. Who is out for revenge and why?
Remember - Revenge is a dish best served cold! However, your arrival should turn up the heat on the person seeking revenge.
LEVELS: 3 levels (not named) increasing in difficulty plus a customized version
Hints 15 to 270 seconds Skips 15 to 270 seconds
Hints 15 to 270 seconds Skips 15 to 270 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game.
No Achievements
Collect 26 items for four children’s boxes.
Collect 28 morphing objects
Ghost catcher to catch ghosts.
Strategy guide – 51 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, soundtrack,
Map is given to you as you play the game.
No Achievements
Collect 26 items for four children’s boxes.
Collect 28 morphing objects
Ghost catcher to catch ghosts.
Strategy guide – 51 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, soundtrack,
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Locate and place items which belong to four children into the proper backpacks.
B. Multi-step. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up names and descriptions of children along with writing styles to identify their hobbies. (2) Locate 3 associated items in a scene for Scroll, Fish, Merry-go-round, and Book. Very creative and nicely done. (3) Match up signs with frames for pictures of children.
C. List of items combined with a puzzle. Very cool and creatively designed. Using a gun from a shooting gallery – shoot the items which are suggested at through cryptic clues (2). Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place numbers onto a board to that they equal to the numbers at the side due to a mathematical problem EASY
D. Multi-step sequence. Storybook sequence. (1) Find a number of a certain item. (2) Match up similar items (3) Replace items back into the scene
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. VERY AWESOME AND CREATIVE HOP SCENE. ONE OF THE BEST! Silhouettes for a specific number of items. After you find all of the number of an item, you will receive the actual item to replace into the scene to open up more areas to look for items. The scene also contains a few mini-puzzles as well.
A. Locate and place items which belong to four children into the proper backpacks.
B. Multi-step. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up names and descriptions of children along with writing styles to identify their hobbies. (2) Locate 3 associated items in a scene for Scroll, Fish, Merry-go-round, and Book. Very creative and nicely done. (3) Match up signs with frames for pictures of children.
C. List of items combined with a puzzle. Very cool and creatively designed. Using a gun from a shooting gallery – shoot the items which are suggested at through cryptic clues (2). Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place numbers onto a board to that they equal to the numbers at the side due to a mathematical problem EASY
D. Multi-step sequence. Storybook sequence. (1) Find a number of a certain item. (2) Match up similar items (3) Replace items back into the scene
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. VERY AWESOME AND CREATIVE HOP SCENE. ONE OF THE BEST! Silhouettes for a specific number of items. After you find all of the number of an item, you will receive the actual item to replace into the scene to open up more areas to look for items. The scene also contains a few mini-puzzles as well.
PUZZLES:
A. Climb up a cliff by selecting the correct items to grasp onto. 3X EASY – Logical trial and error
B. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Find parts to create a ghost catcher. EASY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle combined with a matching puzzle. As a center button displays symbols for an activation code on your ghost meter, click on them in time to place them into one of four spots on the lamp. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Press on symbols located on a bike to match a code. EASY
E. Variation of a maze with letters to spell a name. Place letters into correct order to spell out a Smithson. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Switching puzzle. Switch tiles so that colors and connections match up on each side of the tiles. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of moving tiles puzzle. Move colored marbles to match colored circles. Place the same colored marbles into the same colored circles
H. SUPER PUZZLE. You can skip each puzzle individually and you can get hints for each puzzle. (1) Search for items within the scene and place them on coffins to open them up to discloser and items to be used within the scene. (2) Moving tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to disclose the face of a clock to discover the time. (3) Variation of an assembly puzzle. Move two symbols together to create the larger symbol underneath it. (4) Rearrange letters to spell out a phrase. (5) Manual dexterity game. Using a slingshot, hit a witch 5 times without harming the children. (6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Following a pattern, place items into the correct location to match the pattern MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO SOLVE THE COMPLETE PUZZLE
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Variation of Simon Says. Replicate a light sequence on a compass. 3X INCREASES IN DIFFICULTY
J. Variation of a matching puzzle. Tap out OPEN in Morse Code using a bell. SO FUNNY! Are you a ham operator? EASY if you are. CQ
K. Variation of matching puzzle. Adjust a figure using arrows so it matches a picture EASY
L. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Click on colors to match the amount shown in a picture. EASY
A. Climb up a cliff by selecting the correct items to grasp onto. 3X EASY – Logical trial and error
B. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Find parts to create a ghost catcher. EASY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle combined with a matching puzzle. As a center button displays symbols for an activation code on your ghost meter, click on them in time to place them into one of four spots on the lamp. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Press on symbols located on a bike to match a code. EASY
E. Variation of a maze with letters to spell a name. Place letters into correct order to spell out a Smithson. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Switching puzzle. Switch tiles so that colors and connections match up on each side of the tiles. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of moving tiles puzzle. Move colored marbles to match colored circles. Place the same colored marbles into the same colored circles
H. SUPER PUZZLE. You can skip each puzzle individually and you can get hints for each puzzle. (1) Search for items within the scene and place them on coffins to open them up to discloser and items to be used within the scene. (2) Moving tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to disclose the face of a clock to discover the time. (3) Variation of an assembly puzzle. Move two symbols together to create the larger symbol underneath it. (4) Rearrange letters to spell out a phrase. (5) Manual dexterity game. Using a slingshot, hit a witch 5 times without harming the children. (6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Following a pattern, place items into the correct location to match the pattern MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO SOLVE THE COMPLETE PUZZLE
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Variation of Simon Says. Replicate a light sequence on a compass. 3X INCREASES IN DIFFICULTY
J. Variation of a matching puzzle. Tap out OPEN in Morse Code using a bell. SO FUNNY! Are you a ham operator? EASY if you are. CQ
K. Variation of matching puzzle. Adjust a figure using arrows so it matches a picture EASY
L. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Click on colors to match the amount shown in a picture. EASY
I recommend this game!
Turn back time to save your true love!
Overall rating
4
/
5
169 of 226 found this review helpful
A “MARRIAGE-GO-ROUND” SET TO MUSIC
PostedDecember 10, 2015
sunnyglow
fromDId Count D’Morten break the Guinness Book of World Records for having married and buried the most wives?
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Awakening in a prison cell in 1789 France, you, Jacques Perrault, discover that you have lost all your memories. As one-half of a set of star-crossed lovers, the love of your life, Angelica, is the next victim to marry the Count D’Morten. Being sentenced to death for kidnapping your love and seemingly trying to murder her, you will need to act fast to save her and yourself. The game is a repackaged telling of the “Bluebeard” story set to music with a Disneyesque theme song. The graphics are realistic and beautifully created. This is a decent game which I would recommend to those who like games which are easy to play and/or like love stories and romantic novels.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. In the demo, the puzzles are all easy, some of which are extremely easy. There are variations of jigsaw puzzles, sequential puzzles, moving tiles puzzles, switching puzzles, and quite a few matching puzzles.
The HOP scenes are few in number and lack variety. There is one multi-step HOP scene in the demo. The scenes include lists of items to locate and silhouettes.
In addition to searching for your love, you will also be searching for quite a few collectibles, including 20 cameos of D’Morten’s 20 ex-wives (or should I write “axed wives?”) and 21 morphing objects. As an aid, you receive an amulet to turn back time from the ghostly presence of D’Morten’s first wife, Valery, who has a score to settle with her ex-husband. She will readily assist you from beyond the grave in stopping the Count “dead” in his tracks.
It is a decent game, but sadly, not for me. Nothing excites me about this game. First, the game tells a dark, morbid story; however, a sugary sweet Disneyesque love song is attached. Quite bizarre! Second, I found all the puzzles in the demo boringly easy. I also found the HOP scenes lacking creativity as well. Third, to me, there are way too many collectibles, 41 in total.
Paraphrasing the theme song from the game, “Have you lost what you have been searching for?” Yes. I had been “searching for” a challenging game to play today. However, after playing the demo I have “lost” any interest in continuing to play this game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Expert, Custom
Hints 10 to 180 seconds Skips 10 to 320 seconds
Hints 10 to 180 seconds Skips 10 to 320 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
20 Achievements (There are 3 parts to each achievement)
Amulet to turn back time
Collect 20 cameos of D’Morten’s wives
Collect 21 morphing objects items
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
20 Achievements (There are 3 parts to each achievement)
Amulet to turn back time
Collect 20 cameos of D’Morten’s wives
Collect 21 morphing objects items
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. As you locate items, you collect pieces of a map (2) Create a handprint which opens up a new list of items to locate
B. List of items to locate. This scene is somewhat interactive.
C. Mini-HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette scene. Locate parts for a music box
D. Series of silhouette scenes. Complete one scene to open up a door to enter another scene containing silhouettes.
A. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. As you locate items, you collect pieces of a map (2) Create a handprint which opens up a new list of items to locate
B. List of items to locate. This scene is somewhat interactive.
C. Mini-HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette scene. Locate parts for a music box
D. Series of silhouette scenes. Complete one scene to open up a door to enter another scene containing silhouettes.
PUZZLES: All the puzzles are EASY in the demo
A. Variation of a jig-saw puzzle. Arrange strips of paper to create a face of a woman. EASY
B. Variation of a lock pick puzzle combined with a sequential puzzle. Move tumblers in a lock in correct order to unlock a cell door. EASY
C. Variation of a switching puzzle. Switch two parts of keys so that the top and bottom of the keys match. EASY
D. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide tokens of colored skeletons into its matching colored slot. EASY
E. Variation of a switching puzzle. Complete three portraits by switching tiles. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place four flags, each containing two holes over the correct circles on a safe to open up the safe. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up like masks. To make it a little more difficult, if you guess incorrectly, the masks move to different locations. EASY
H. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Create numbers around a clock. Match up two halves of numbered circles to create a number around a clock EASY
I. Variation of a matching puzzle. Uncover mosaic pieces and match them up by association. To make it a little more difficult, if you guess incorrectly, the mosaic will move to different locations. EASY
J. Variation of matching puzzle. Open a door by matching up two figures in correct order. EASY
A. Variation of a jig-saw puzzle. Arrange strips of paper to create a face of a woman. EASY
B. Variation of a lock pick puzzle combined with a sequential puzzle. Move tumblers in a lock in correct order to unlock a cell door. EASY
C. Variation of a switching puzzle. Switch two parts of keys so that the top and bottom of the keys match. EASY
D. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide tokens of colored skeletons into its matching colored slot. EASY
E. Variation of a switching puzzle. Complete three portraits by switching tiles. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place four flags, each containing two holes over the correct circles on a safe to open up the safe. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up like masks. To make it a little more difficult, if you guess incorrectly, the masks move to different locations. EASY
H. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Create numbers around a clock. Match up two halves of numbered circles to create a number around a clock EASY
I. Variation of a matching puzzle. Uncover mosaic pieces and match them up by association. To make it a little more difficult, if you guess incorrectly, the mosaic will move to different locations. EASY
J. Variation of matching puzzle. Open a door by matching up two figures in correct order. EASY
I recommend this game!
The rivalry between two movie studios escalates into deception and murder!
Overall rating
5
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5
198 of 289 found this review helpful
FIVE STARS PROJECTED ONTO THE FINAL SCENE OF A PICTURE PERFECT SERIES
PostedDecember 5, 2015
sunnyglow
fromGuys – Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your girl? Get the projector necklace. The perfect gift to create the perfect girl. It will always “project” the right image for every occasion.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Just in time for the holidays, “star wars” have erupted in “Tinsel” town, between the movie studios of Wolf and Horizon, both vying for top billing. With Wolf Studios engaged in some shady business dealings, things seem to have gotten out of focus on this film set, and people are not what they appear to be. With this game, the developer says a final farewell to the “Final Cut” series, their very first production. Also celebrating the holidays, hidden away in their secret room of extras, our developer has also gotten into the Christmas spirit with some holiday trim and some little presents as well!
To me, this is a low 5-star game. The storyline is decent; however, this Hollywood “whodunit” series has definitely arrived at its “final scene.” This developer ends the series on a high note. The graphics are well-done as is the usual fare for this developer. It reflects the mood of the Golden Age of Hollywood. This game is a cutter-cutter “whodunit” similar in composition to the numerous others in the series. There is an equal amount of HOP scenes and mini-games. The HOP scenes are puzzle-like, creative and interactive. The mini-games are creative as well.
The HOP scenes are varied and most are multi-step scenes. In the demo they include lists of items, silhouette scenes, cryptic clues, and rebus clues. In some scenes you must locate items and interact with the scenes to locate additional items. You may opt to play a Match 3 game instead.
I thought the puzzles were creative and varied. There are a nice blend of easy and moderately difficult puzzles. The puzzles in the demo include matching puzzles, and a maze puzzle. Throughout the game, you will film suspects and using a camera containing three lenses, which will be used to bring their pictures into focus. After that, you must outline various images on the pictures. They become more difficult as you play into the game.
This is an average game. This is definitely not the best game this developer has produced nor the worst. There is no “wow” factor as we have experienced in some recent games by this developer. However, this game is better than the best games from some other developers. It is a nice “whodunit.” It did keep my interest.
On the “negative” side of this picture, many of the mainstay elements and gimmicks of this developer’s games are beginning to become a little hackneyed as they have been used in so many games. It might bode well for them to “freshen up” their gaming style and “develop” some new approaches to mini-games and HOP scenes. On the “plus side,” they realize when a series has run its course. They are bowing out of this series to “produce” some new story lines for their games, leaving this one on the cutting room floor.
As Wolf Studios is preparing to film “Myths of the World – The Heart of Desolation,” (also the name of one of my favorite HOP games!) some undercover work is going on. Behind all of this is an inventor with a secret invention which is causing chaos! With things not as they appear, you are going to have your work cut out for you.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
Projector which is used to take pictures throughout the game.
15 Achievements which include some Christmas items as well
Collect 41 hidden signs
16 Morphing objects in HOP scenes
Usual wallpaper, artwork, videos, souvenir room, music
Merry Christmas! Replay 17 HOP scenes, replay 18 puzzles (If you collect a Christmas stocking – you can play an extra puzzle. Collect a candy cane and you can play an additional HOP scene).
Projector which is used to take pictures throughout the game.
15 Achievements which include some Christmas items as well
Collect 41 hidden signs
16 Morphing objects in HOP scenes
Usual wallpaper, artwork, videos, souvenir room, music
Merry Christmas! Replay 17 HOP scenes, replay 18 puzzles (If you collect a Christmas stocking – you can play an extra puzzle. Collect a candy cane and you can play an additional HOP scene).
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: You can opt to play a Match 3 game instead.
ACT 1: Demo shots
A. Scene 1. Multi-step. (1) Look for 5 wax seals and 5 pens which open up (2) two lists of items to locate
B. Scene 2. Silhouette scene.
C. Scene 3. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Silhouette items
D. Scene 4. Multi-step scene. (1) Cryptic clue used to locate 6 of a certain item (2) List of items to locate (3) Final silhouette of the inventory item.
E. Scene 5. Multi-step game. (1) Silhouette items to locate. After locating the items, they will be used and interact with the HOP scene to locate other items in the scene.
F. Scene 6. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Rebus clues. (2) List of items to locate. (3) Final silhouette of the inventory item
G. Scene 7. Mini-HOP scene. Interact with drawers on a bureau to locate pieces of a microscope.
ACT 1: Demo shots
A. Scene 1. Multi-step. (1) Look for 5 wax seals and 5 pens which open up (2) two lists of items to locate
B. Scene 2. Silhouette scene.
C. Scene 3. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Silhouette items
D. Scene 4. Multi-step scene. (1) Cryptic clue used to locate 6 of a certain item (2) List of items to locate (3) Final silhouette of the inventory item.
E. Scene 5. Multi-step game. (1) Silhouette items to locate. After locating the items, they will be used and interact with the HOP scene to locate other items in the scene.
F. Scene 6. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Rebus clues. (2) List of items to locate. (3) Final silhouette of the inventory item
G. Scene 7. Mini-HOP scene. Interact with drawers on a bureau to locate pieces of a microscope.
PUZZLES: You have the option to reset the puzzles
A. “Flashback.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up evidence on strips of paper with pictures of suspects. EASY
B. “Double exposure.” Multi-step puzzle. Adjust camera lens to adjust a photo so that it is in focus using 3 lens adjustments. (2). Reproduce a pattern on the face in the photo you just brought into focus. You can reset the puzzles EASY
C. “Passing shot.” Variation of a maze puzzle. Move a marble from one magnet to another using arrows at the side of a pin ball machine. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. “Another double exposure.” Multi-step puzzle. Adjust camera lens to adjust a photo so that it is in focus using 3 lens adjustments. (2). Reproduce a pattern on the face in the photo you just brought into focus. You can reset the puzzles EASY
E. “Change of scenes.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Using arrows, change rows to the colors of green and red, matching the color pattern illustrated on a board. 3 X INCREASING IN DIFFICULTY FROM EASY TO DIFFICULT
A. “Flashback.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up evidence on strips of paper with pictures of suspects. EASY
B. “Double exposure.” Multi-step puzzle. Adjust camera lens to adjust a photo so that it is in focus using 3 lens adjustments. (2). Reproduce a pattern on the face in the photo you just brought into focus. You can reset the puzzles EASY
C. “Passing shot.” Variation of a maze puzzle. Move a marble from one magnet to another using arrows at the side of a pin ball machine. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. “Another double exposure.” Multi-step puzzle. Adjust camera lens to adjust a photo so that it is in focus using 3 lens adjustments. (2). Reproduce a pattern on the face in the photo you just brought into focus. You can reset the puzzles EASY
E. “Change of scenes.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Using arrows, change rows to the colors of green and red, matching the color pattern illustrated on a board. 3 X INCREASING IN DIFFICULTY FROM EASY TO DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
5
/
5
29 of 91 found this review helpful
FIVE BIG SHINING CHRISTMAS STARS FOR A MAGICAL GAME WHICH IS THE CAT’S MEOW!
PostedDecember 3, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLike mittens on kittens, may this Christmas game warm your heart. It is hot cocoa for the Christmas spirit.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
REVIEW BASED UP TO THE INTRO OF CHAPTER 3 - 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Christmas is in peril and Santa Claus needs your help! After adopting an adorable kitten during the holiday season, your kind heart causes Santa Claus to enlist your aid in saving Christmas. I LOVE this game. Set to the sound of Christmas music, this is a family delight which should appeal to all ages. The graphics are twinkling and glistening set in the North Pole coupled with a whole village of big-eyed soulful cats. This is an easily played game with enough sugary sweetness and cuteness to impress everyone in the BFG family.
The game is puzzle heavy and HOP light. The puzzles are varied and all are easy. In the demo, there is a variety of puzzles including varieties of jigsaw puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, matching puzzles, manual dexterity puzzles, maze puzzles, and a sequencing puzzle. There is also a combination maze/hidden object puzzle which has you tracking down footprints in the snow. After the demo I encountered more matching puzzles, a sequencing puzzle, plus an assembly puzzle.
In the demo, the HOP scenes are varied and each one incorporates the Christmas spirit. They include lists of items to locate and sentences telling the story of Catstown with items listed in BOLD. There are also silhouette items to locate and items which are to be replaced back into the scenes. I particularly enjoyed one HOP scene set in a toy shop with the toys being characters from the developer’s past games. This is quite a tribute to Christmases past from this developer. After the demo I encountered another list of items and silhouette items to locate.
There is a helper in this game which is used six times in the demo. Normally, I hate “cutesy” helpers; however, your adopted cat, Simon, is adorable and easily fits into the genre of this game, adding to its holiday spirit. This clumsy, chubby little charmer is adorable, bouncing throughout the scenes of the game helping you. You will have two to three optional dialogue choices when speaking with the characters. You collect 36 jigsaw pieces which are used in three jigsaw puzzles. There are also 12 morphing objects flitting about in the scenes. Collecting all 24 achievements should make you feel like a shining star atop the Christmas tree!
The poor misguided villain is someone leaving boot prints in the snow and causing havoc for everyone during the holiday season. You will discover this villain is sadly trying to save his own “shining star.” Hopefully your kind heart will save the day and bring hope to him and everyone else in this village. In the process, you will also be returning the bright, shining Christmas spirit to everyone as well. This twinkling, shimmering ornament should also find your Christmas smile and keep you grinning like a Cheshire cat!
LEVELS: Kitten, Santa, Puss n’ Boots, Custom
Hints and Skips – 15 to 90 seconds
Hints and Skips – 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
Animal helper – Simon the Cat. He is used approximately 6 times in the demo. He is cute and adorable and fits well into the theme and movement of the game.
24 Achievements
Collect 36 puzzle pieces for three jigsaw puzzles (12 each)
12 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide – 48 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensaver, music, secret room
Animal helper – Simon the Cat. He is used approximately 6 times in the demo. He is cute and adorable and fits well into the theme and movement of the game.
24 Achievements
Collect 36 puzzle pieces for three jigsaw puzzles (12 each)
12 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide – 48 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensaver, music, secret room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: I am certain you will “cat”ch on to playing these.
A. List of items to locate for the trip to the North Pole. I hope you find “the cat’s meow!”
B. Sentences with items listed in BOLD letters which tell the story of Catstown. Surely in this town you will find “the whiskers on kittens.”
C. Silhouette items to locate. Will you find “the cat’s pajamas?”
D. Replacement of items back into scenes. Items are parts of dolls of the characters from the developer’s games from Christmas past. All these items call for “A real bag of cats.”
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate
F. Silhouette items to locate
A. List of items to locate for the trip to the North Pole. I hope you find “the cat’s meow!”
B. Sentences with items listed in BOLD letters which tell the story of Catstown. Surely in this town you will find “the whiskers on kittens.”
C. Silhouette items to locate. Will you find “the cat’s pajamas?”
D. Replacement of items back into scenes. Items are parts of dolls of the characters from the developer’s games from Christmas past. All these items call for “A real bag of cats.”
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate
F. Silhouette items to locate
PUZZLES: All the puzzles are “as EASY as a getting a cat to ignore you”
A. “A real copycat.” Variation of matching puzzle. Match up like constellations. 3X So much kitten fun!
B. “A real tabby cat.” Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Recreate a picture to help with the case.
C. “Going round and round like an alley cat!” Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move three rings to create a picture to open a door
D. “You will need some copy cats.” Variation of matching puzzle. Match up a picture of a scene with items within the scene and locate the differences between the two.
E. “Kittens in their mittens!” Variation of a manual dexterity game. Use 3 snowballs to hit and remove a present in a Christmas tree
F. “Walk the cat back to find the cat burglar.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Move hands on a clock to set the time back to when the thief arrived
G. “Looking for dust kittens.” Variation of a manual dexterity game. Move a duster around to clean the museum.
H. “Playing cat and mouse with a real cookie.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Move the hands and legs of a gingerbread man to fit a silhouette on a door.
I. “Like a cat on a ‘hot’ tin roof.” Variation of a Match 3 game. Match up and remove three pieces of coal to stoke the flame of an oven by the name of Juliet. Continue matching pieces of coal until the fire is well stoked to start the over.
J. “This a cat of another color.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up colors to paint a picture of a cat to match its twin
K. “Remember - curiosity killed the cat.” Variation of a maze puzzle. Move a ball out of a boxed maze.
L. “Sweeten the kitty.” Variation of sequencing puzzle. Push down three buttons on a cash register in correct sequence.
M. “Pussyfooting around.” Variation of a maze puzzle/Hidden Object puzzle. Look for footprints in the snow in various scenes. 5X
AFTER THE DEMO:
N. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up birds
O. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move tumblers in sequence to open a lock to a door.
P. Variation of matching puzzle. Locate the differences between two pictures.
Q. Variation of assembly puzzle. Rearrange the wings on an owl
R. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Place items in correct sequence into a flask to create ink developer
A. “A real copycat.” Variation of matching puzzle. Match up like constellations. 3X So much kitten fun!
B. “A real tabby cat.” Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Recreate a picture to help with the case.
C. “Going round and round like an alley cat!” Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move three rings to create a picture to open a door
D. “You will need some copy cats.” Variation of matching puzzle. Match up a picture of a scene with items within the scene and locate the differences between the two.
E. “Kittens in their mittens!” Variation of a manual dexterity game. Use 3 snowballs to hit and remove a present in a Christmas tree
F. “Walk the cat back to find the cat burglar.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Move hands on a clock to set the time back to when the thief arrived
G. “Looking for dust kittens.” Variation of a manual dexterity game. Move a duster around to clean the museum.
H. “Playing cat and mouse with a real cookie.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Move the hands and legs of a gingerbread man to fit a silhouette on a door.
I. “Like a cat on a ‘hot’ tin roof.” Variation of a Match 3 game. Match up and remove three pieces of coal to stoke the flame of an oven by the name of Juliet. Continue matching pieces of coal until the fire is well stoked to start the over.
J. “This a cat of another color.” Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up colors to paint a picture of a cat to match its twin
K. “Remember - curiosity killed the cat.” Variation of a maze puzzle. Move a ball out of a boxed maze.
L. “Sweeten the kitty.” Variation of sequencing puzzle. Push down three buttons on a cash register in correct sequence.
M. “Pussyfooting around.” Variation of a maze puzzle/Hidden Object puzzle. Look for footprints in the snow in various scenes. 5X
AFTER THE DEMO:
N. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up birds
O. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move tumblers in sequence to open a lock to a door.
P. Variation of matching puzzle. Locate the differences between two pictures.
Q. Variation of assembly puzzle. Rearrange the wings on an owl
R. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Place items in correct sequence into a flask to create ink developer
I recommend this game!
After being contacted by a secret organization of elite mystery solvers, you're sent out in the field to prove your skills. This job interview may be your last!
Overall rating
5
/
5
180 of 238 found this review helpful
GARGOYLES IN “FLIGHT” FROM JUSTICE. LAST “SCENE” – IN THIS GAME ATTACKING VILLAGERS
PostedNovember 28, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAfter playing the demo, I have developed a fondness for the misunderstood gargoyle. Sprouting my wings and flying to new places within my mind, instead of smashing them, I have decided to adopt one.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Gargoyle statues are springing to life with the help of an ancient evil presence, Ignotus the Magician. As these winged menaces begin attacking the town citizens, a secret society, The Curio Society, has asked for your help. This game magically has me under its spell. I love the colorful, comic-book style graphics. This is a puzzle-intense game containing a variety of games in varying degrees of difficulty. Most are easy; however, there are a few which are slightly difficult. There is quite an array of gimmicks in this game. You are given a suitcase full of gadgets to help you in the case, courtesy of the Curio Society. You also acquire a real “ball of energy” named Henry. You collect coins to purchase 12 items for your Relic Room.
The mini-games are numerous and vary in difficulty and style. Most of the puzzles are easy, but there is an array of those which are moderately difficult. One puzzle contains three levels increasing in difficulty with each successive level. They include variations of moving tiles puzzles, matching puzzles, switching puzzles, and replacement puzzles. The puzzles are the best part of the game and very well-crafted.
The HOP scenes are not as numerous and are somewhat interactive. They are decent; however, to me, they are not as brilliantly executed as the mini-games. You can opt to play a themed Match 3 game instead. The HOP scenes include lists of items to locate and silhouette items. There is one multi-step HOP scene in the demo. There is also a HOP scene in which you must match up symbols before eliminating them from the scene.
In my opinion, this game is a vast improvement from other games by this dev. Being newly inducted into this secret society, it is up to you to prove yourself worthy to uphold the lofty values of this group. In your first case working for this secret society, will you be able to defeat Ignotus the Magician? You will be smashing quite a few gargoyles in this game. I loved the demo so now I am off to purchase this game and to adopt my own gargoyle.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips – 15 to 90 seconds. There is a penalty for random clicking in the HOP scenes.
Hints and Skips – 15 to 90 seconds. There is a penalty for random clicking in the HOP scenes.
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
29 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase 12 items for a Relic Room
Suitcase to exam evidence
Ball of energy named Harry
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, soundtrack artwork, screensavers, relic room
29 Achievements
Collect coins to purchase 12 items for a Relic Room
Suitcase to exam evidence
Ball of energy named Harry
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, soundtrack artwork, screensavers, relic room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: You have the option to play a Match 3 game instead
A. List of items. Somewhat interactive.
B. Multi-Step. (1) Silhouette. Find a specific number of 3 items (2) List of items to locate
C. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive
D. Locate matching symbols in coals to eliminate them
A. List of items. Somewhat interactive.
B. Multi-Step. (1) Silhouette. Find a specific number of 3 items (2) List of items to locate
C. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive
D. Locate matching symbols in coals to eliminate them
MINI-GAMES: AND COMMENTS ON MY NEW FOUND PET GARGOYLE
A. Your eyes are like gems.” Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move disks so that the color of the large circle matches in color to the two smaller gems surrounding it. EASY
B. “Your inner beauty is picture perfect.” Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to create a picture. Moving one tile affects the others surrounding it. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. “I have stars in my eyes”. Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate the correct constellation in the sky by matching those on a chart. Place lightning bugs on the correct constellations. 3X EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULTY
D. “Your inner beauty has pierced my heart”. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up 3 pieces of four swords Exchange tips and hilts of these four swords so that they match up correctly. EASY
E. “You are the picture of inner beauty.” Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch triangular tiles to create a picture EASY
F. “You “restore” color to my life.” Replacement puzzle. Locate items and replace them back into a scenes to restore color to the picture.
G. “You “restore” the reason for life –to stay alive.” Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch wedges of 6 circular disks to restore pictures and names of people. EASY
H. “It’s complicated. Your inner beauty consists of many complicated patterns.” Variation of a pattern puzzle. Move colored gems so they match up with a pattern in a picture. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Your eyes are like gems.” Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move disks so that the color of the large circle matches in color to the two smaller gems surrounding it. EASY
B. “Your inner beauty is picture perfect.” Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles to create a picture. Moving one tile affects the others surrounding it. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. “I have stars in my eyes”. Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate the correct constellation in the sky by matching those on a chart. Place lightning bugs on the correct constellations. 3X EASY TO MODERATELY DIFFICULTY
D. “Your inner beauty has pierced my heart”. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up 3 pieces of four swords Exchange tips and hilts of these four swords so that they match up correctly. EASY
E. “You are the picture of inner beauty.” Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch triangular tiles to create a picture EASY
F. “You “restore” color to my life.” Replacement puzzle. Locate items and replace them back into a scenes to restore color to the picture.
G. “You “restore” the reason for life –to stay alive.” Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch wedges of 6 circular disks to restore pictures and names of people. EASY
H. “It’s complicated. Your inner beauty consists of many complicated patterns.” Variation of a pattern puzzle. Move colored gems so they match up with a pattern in a picture. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
A great evil unlocks deep within Ravenhearst!
Overall rating
5
/
5
117 of 219 found this review helpful
THE TWIN GAMES ARE UNITED UNLOCKING ALISTER’S MASTER DESIGN – A MASTERPIECE – BEST GAME OF THE YEAR
PostedNovember 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHappy Thanksgiving! A truly magnificent game for which I am thankful! As “poetic justice” Alister has inspired me to use a little “poetic license” on describing the mini-games.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OUT OF 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Ravenhearst has been resurrected this week with the second segment of the “twin” games. The twin “Key to Ravenhearst” has found its twin “Ravenhearst Unlocked,” opening the door to the next enigmatic chapter of this sequel. Bravo EIPIX! The entire game is a masterpiece and a tribute to the hard work, creativity and genius of EIPIX. The omnipresence of the maniacal genius, Alister Dalimar, is felt in every aspect of this game. With time running out, will you, the Master Detective be able to stop the patriarch of the twisted Dalimar family from completing his diabolical plans to become immortal?
Capturing the personalities of the twisted, tormented members of the Dalimar family, the graphics are dark, eerie and oppressive with shades of gray, purple and violet. The characters’ malevolence are very well portrayed in this game. This game is as well designed and as enigmatic as the Ravenhearst Manor itself.
The HOP scenes are creative with one or two mini-puzzles embedded within the scenes. They are varied and include some multi-step ones. In the demo they include lists of items to locate, rebus clues and silhouette clues. After the demo, there were two more lists of items plus one silhouette HOP scene.
The puzzles are the best part of the game. They are numerous and enigmatic, as if Alister designed them himself. Alister’s Enigma Box has returned with some brain teasers. The puzzles vary in design and difficulty. There is one mega puzzle in the demo which contains an unlucky 13 puzzles. The puzzles in the mega puzzle require interaction within the scene and most are easy; however there are two which I found slightly difficult. There is also a multiple-step puzzle which has three puzzles, one of which is slightly difficult. The puzzles include variations of sliding tiles puzzles, matching puzzles, maze puzzles, sequencing puzzles, moving tiles puzzle, and even a variation of a Pac Man game in which you can choose the level of difficulty (hard and easy). After the demo, I found another matching puzzle, a jigsaw puzzle, plus a difficult, devious connection puzzle.
Waking up in Manchester Lunatic Asylum, in the same cell which housed Alister Dalimar, you find yourself being tormented by Charlotte Dalimar, Alister’s granddaughter. Escaping the asylum, you soon realize that Alister is close to realizing his master plan and locating the “key” to immortality. With the twins under the spell of their psychotic grandfather, you will have to act quickly. Can you stop Alister before he resurrects and succeeds with his evil machinations?
AFTER THE DEMO: As you traverse through this game, in “time” you might learn more about the background and history of Alister. Such a nasty man! What nasty business has Alister gotten into all this time?
LEVELS: Regular, Hard, Insane, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
11 Achievements
Collect 40 signs
Strategy guide - 56 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, souvenir room, replay 15 HOP scenes, replay 21 puzzles
11 Achievements
Collect 40 signs
Strategy guide - 56 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, souvenir room, replay 15 HOP scenes, replay 21 puzzles
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
MINI-GAMES: MY TRIBUTE TO ALISTER DALIMAR. As “poetic justice,” Alister has inspired me to use a little “poetic license” on describing the mini-games. All have been created by my own delusional mind for your enjoyment.
A. “A symbolic piece to lead to your release”
Sliding tiles puzzle. Open a lock to a cell by choosing symbols which create the shapes of four items. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. “It is my conclusion that you suffer from a delusion!”
Matching puzzle. Match up each psychological illness with the appropriate doll.
C. “Puzzles which number three will help to set you free”
MULTI-STEP PUZZLE. Puzzles can be reset.
(1) Match plugs with like symbols. EASY
(2) Move tokens along lines so that all lines are connected without retracing your steps. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
3). YOU CAN CHOOSE THE DIFFICULTY IN THIS GAME. Hard or Easy. Variation of Pac-Man called Mad Man. Collect all pills without running into orderlies. So cool and varies from EASY TO DIFFICULT DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL CHOSEN
D. “Jigsaw pieces you must acquire will lead you to a missing wire”
Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide jigsaw pieces into their correct positions. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. “Complete an operation in the blind to release something hidden in your mind”
Sequential puzzle. Complete actions in sequence using a remote control device to complete an operation on a mannequin. EASY
F. “The correct day of the week will provide the code you seek”
Figure out the correct sequence of a coded lock according to the day of the week.
G. “You may start anywhere you wish but getting to the end will be hard to accomplish. “
Alister’s Box puzzle. Variation of a maze puzzle. Travel through all fields with cards MODERATELY DIFFICULT
H. “This history presented in grandeur, will provide a key to Ravenhearst Manor”
MEGA PUZZLE. Interactive history of the Ravenhearst Manor. You can skip individual puzzles. (1) Matching puzzle. Drop four wires into the proper spots at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the lever indicates how many are correct EASY
(2) Matching puzzle. Locate four fuses and place them into the correct location EASY
(3) Elimination puzzle. Clear all fields on a mini-chess board. You can begin anywhere and a badge will lead you to the end of a free field. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
(4) Matching puzzle. Locate 3 of the same item on a clock EASY
(5) Matching puzzle. Set the time on the clock from clues within the scene
(6) Matching puzzle. Modify a lock to fit a key EASY
(7) Moving tiles puzzle. Move tiles of a picture to the correct height
(8) Gear puzzle. Move a gear on a clock.
(9) Matching puzzle. Locate cards and place them into their correct locations EASY
(10) Sequence puzzle. Click on lights in correct sequence according to clues in the puzzle EASY (11) Matching puzzle. Place coins into their correct positions according to clues given. EASY
(12) Maze puzzle. Move Tanatos through the maze avoiding guards. MODERATELY DIFFICULT (13) Manual Dexterity puzzle. Click on and remove 5 ghosts. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Matching puzzle. Open a gate by selecting the correct symbols located on a raven. EASY
J. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces together to form an emblem (2) Connect runes so that those which connect have at least one trait in common. DIFFICULT
Sliding tiles puzzle. Open a lock to a cell by choosing symbols which create the shapes of four items. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. “It is my conclusion that you suffer from a delusion!”
Matching puzzle. Match up each psychological illness with the appropriate doll.
C. “Puzzles which number three will help to set you free”
MULTI-STEP PUZZLE. Puzzles can be reset.
(1) Match plugs with like symbols. EASY
(2) Move tokens along lines so that all lines are connected without retracing your steps. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
3). YOU CAN CHOOSE THE DIFFICULTY IN THIS GAME. Hard or Easy. Variation of Pac-Man called Mad Man. Collect all pills without running into orderlies. So cool and varies from EASY TO DIFFICULT DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL CHOSEN
D. “Jigsaw pieces you must acquire will lead you to a missing wire”
Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide jigsaw pieces into their correct positions. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. “Complete an operation in the blind to release something hidden in your mind”
Sequential puzzle. Complete actions in sequence using a remote control device to complete an operation on a mannequin. EASY
F. “The correct day of the week will provide the code you seek”
Figure out the correct sequence of a coded lock according to the day of the week.
G. “You may start anywhere you wish but getting to the end will be hard to accomplish. “
Alister’s Box puzzle. Variation of a maze puzzle. Travel through all fields with cards MODERATELY DIFFICULT
H. “This history presented in grandeur, will provide a key to Ravenhearst Manor”
MEGA PUZZLE. Interactive history of the Ravenhearst Manor. You can skip individual puzzles. (1) Matching puzzle. Drop four wires into the proper spots at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the lever indicates how many are correct EASY
(2) Matching puzzle. Locate four fuses and place them into the correct location EASY
(3) Elimination puzzle. Clear all fields on a mini-chess board. You can begin anywhere and a badge will lead you to the end of a free field. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
(4) Matching puzzle. Locate 3 of the same item on a clock EASY
(5) Matching puzzle. Set the time on the clock from clues within the scene
(6) Matching puzzle. Modify a lock to fit a key EASY
(7) Moving tiles puzzle. Move tiles of a picture to the correct height
(8) Gear puzzle. Move a gear on a clock.
(9) Matching puzzle. Locate cards and place them into their correct locations EASY
(10) Sequence puzzle. Click on lights in correct sequence according to clues in the puzzle EASY (11) Matching puzzle. Place coins into their correct positions according to clues given. EASY
(12) Maze puzzle. Move Tanatos through the maze avoiding guards. MODERATELY DIFFICULT (13) Manual Dexterity puzzle. Click on and remove 5 ghosts. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
I. Matching puzzle. Open a gate by selecting the correct symbols located on a raven. EASY
J. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces together to form an emblem (2) Connect runes so that those which connect have at least one trait in common. DIFFICULT
HOP SCENES:
A. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Mini-HOP scene to find parts for a scorpion. (3) Rebus clues. Some of the items are a little difficult to locate
B. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Cryptic clue to locate inventory item
C. Silhouette. Locate the items and then use them in the scenes. There are two mini-puzzles in this HOP scene. (1) Switch puzzle. Move chemicals to the correct position (2) Switch puzzle. Locate the correct positions for watches
D. List of items to locate. There ae two mini-games. (1). Place ravens in chronological order (2) Choose the correct keys on a typewriter to match a code.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. (1) List of items to locate. Interactive. (2)Mini-HOP scene. Locate pieces of a lockpick set.
F. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Sequential puzzle. Choose fingers on a hand in sequential order to receive a scroll.
G. FROG silhouette. Locate pieces according to silhouettes which will be combined together
A. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Mini-HOP scene to find parts for a scorpion. (3) Rebus clues. Some of the items are a little difficult to locate
B. Multi-step scene. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Cryptic clue to locate inventory item
C. Silhouette. Locate the items and then use them in the scenes. There are two mini-puzzles in this HOP scene. (1) Switch puzzle. Move chemicals to the correct position (2) Switch puzzle. Locate the correct positions for watches
D. List of items to locate. There ae two mini-games. (1). Place ravens in chronological order (2) Choose the correct keys on a typewriter to match a code.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. (1) List of items to locate. Interactive. (2)Mini-HOP scene. Locate pieces of a lockpick set.
F. (1) List of items to locate. (2) Sequential puzzle. Choose fingers on a hand in sequential order to receive a scroll.
G. FROG silhouette. Locate pieces according to silhouettes which will be combined together
I recommend this game!
The people of Lightfalls are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save them!
Overall rating
4
/
5
147 of 206 found this review helpful
DR.WHO/HOLIDAY SPECIAL: TRAVEL “UNDER THE LAKE” TO THE “ISLAND OF MISFIT ‘BOYS’ ”
PostedNovember 21, 2015
sunnyglow
fromRemembering the pitiful “social misfit” in my school, I can’t remember if he had a crush on me or wanted to crush me. Or both!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
6 CHAPTER PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
With its inhabitants disappearing into to a fairy tale world under a lake, the town of Lightfalls is in danger. A socially inept boy, who suffered ridicule in this town, has gained power in the fairy tale world of Agony and is now exacting revenge on the town’s inhabitants. This is a decent but not stellar game. I think the story is as strange as the “misfit boy” from the story. To me it is a decent, but not stellar game with a poorly scripted story. I am also “underwhelmed” by the grainy graphics in some scenes of the game. Did they become waterlogged under the lake? However, on the plus side, the mechanics of the HOP scenes and puzzles are somewhat well-crafted. Although this review is based solely on the demo of the game, nothing propels me to “travel forward” and purchase it in the form of a Collector’s Edition. To me, this game does not measure up to the previous games in this series. Perhaps I will purchase it as an SE, but don’t “hold your breath.”
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. The HOP scenes vary and include silhouette scenes, storybook sequences with clues to items to be located in BOLD letters, and a list of items to remove by matching up two associated parts of the items. I felt the HOP scenes were the best part of this game.
Most of the puzzles are varied and easy. However, I found one puzzle involving a cash register to be somewhat difficult. The mini-games include one multi-step puzzle and one super puzzle which are somewhat creative. Although creative, these multi-step games contain extremely easy puzzles which are boring. The puzzles include several matching puzzles, a mathematical puzzle, sequential puzzles, and a variation of a moving tiles puzzle.
There are two collectibles – 150 flowers, which are quite a few flowers to locate! Hope you are not allergic to flowers! However, on the plus side, you could always open up your own flower shop with all these flowers. The other collectible are figurines of creatures which really don’t match up to the story.
You, as the daughter of one of the families kidnapped, are the last hope to save this town. Are you willing to “dive” into this case to save your own family and the town? Proving the two adages, “one must endure high school” and that “revenge is sweet,” perhaps in this game you be able to help this young man to overcome his anger and become a productive citizen. This game will appeal to some (or maybe many) on this site. However, I found it rather boring and gimmicky.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
22 Achievements including those involving creatures and flowers.
Collect 150 flowers
Collect creatures
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, screensavers, and replay of mini-games and HOP scenes
22 Achievements including those involving creatures and flowers.
Collect 150 flowers
Collect creatures
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, screensavers, and replay of mini-games and HOP scenes
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES.
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette items. Look for silhouettes of items to finally acquire an inventory item.
B. Storybook sequence with clues to items to be found in BOLD letters.
C. List of items to locate. First match up two parts of an item and then remove it from the list.
A. Silhouette items. Look for silhouettes of items to finally acquire an inventory item.
B. Storybook sequence with clues to items to be found in BOLD letters.
C. List of items to locate. First match up two parts of an item and then remove it from the list.
MINI-GAMES:
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a picture by choosing the correct pieces in the correct sequence. (2). Rearrange body parts of marionettes to match their shadows. BOTH PUZZLES ARE EASY
B. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Rotate and place mosaic pieces on the top of box to complete a picture. EASY
C. Variation of a mathematic/maze puzzle. On a cash register, create a path by pushing down all numbers on the register without crossing lines. The numbers on the buttons indicate how many spaces you will travel – they vary between one and two spaces. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Super puzzle. 1. Remove vines by pressing flowers of the same color. Vines must be removed in correct sequence. 2. Locate 7 flags then match each flag’s symbol with a character wearing the same symbol and then place the characters in the same order as the flags. 3. Receive a part of a house. Locate and match up the correct windows for each house. 4. Receive a minaret for a castle. Place the minaret on the castle and then match up the symbols hidden by the minaret by clicking on the minaret. 5. Search for and replace pieces of gears 6. Locate pieces of a medallion and switch the pieces placing them into the correct location to reveal a picture. ALL THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a picture by choosing the correct pieces in the correct sequence. (2). Rearrange body parts of marionettes to match their shadows. BOTH PUZZLES ARE EASY
B. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Rotate and place mosaic pieces on the top of box to complete a picture. EASY
C. Variation of a mathematic/maze puzzle. On a cash register, create a path by pushing down all numbers on the register without crossing lines. The numbers on the buttons indicate how many spaces you will travel – they vary between one and two spaces. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. Super puzzle. 1. Remove vines by pressing flowers of the same color. Vines must be removed in correct sequence. 2. Locate 7 flags then match each flag’s symbol with a character wearing the same symbol and then place the characters in the same order as the flags. 3. Receive a part of a house. Locate and match up the correct windows for each house. 4. Receive a minaret for a castle. Place the minaret on the castle and then match up the symbols hidden by the minaret by clicking on the minaret. 5. Search for and replace pieces of gears 6. Locate pieces of a medallion and switch the pieces placing them into the correct location to reveal a picture. ALL THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
I recommend this game!
Who is trying to destroy the Kingdom of Barsia?
Overall rating
5
/
5
210 of 339 found this review helpful
EIPIX HAS THE MIDAS TOUCH - FIVE GOLDEN SHOOTING STARS FOR GRANTING MY WISH FOR A STELLAR GAME
PostedNovember 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromI am in a “sunny” mood. A falling star has granted my wish to play a game full of sunflowers, sunshine, beauty, and the golden touch of creativity this game provides.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON 4 CHAPTERS OUT OF 10 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS GAME
A breathtakingly beautiful game! Mechanical beasts abound as you investigate why mechanical stags are attacking the local residents of Barsia. Are they coming from the rival kingdom of Olesia? I LOVE this game. This is a special treat for FROG lovers as all the HOP scenes are FROGS! (FROG – Fragmented Hidden Object Game). You will search for fragments of inventory items and forge them together to create an inventory object. The graphics are beautifully rendered with a touch of gold. The story is excellent, centering on a long-standing rivalry between two kingdoms torn apart by a magic relic – a falling star which can grant your ever wish. I might add my wish has been granted as well with this stellar game! I especially LOVE the character Princess Leda, a beautiful, valiant golden haired Nordic warrior possessing the Midas touch. However, I am afraid she is just a little too gullible.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. Most of the mini-games are relatively easy; however, in the demo there is one mini-game which is fairly difficult involving a variation of a checkers puzzle. After the demo, the puzzles become increasingly more difficult. This dev, known for its creativity and innovation, has also provided one multi-step mini-game which uses the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” as a backdrop for the mini-game. I love the storybook approach to this mini-game. The puzzles include moving tiles puzzles, replacement of items back into the scene, sequential puzzles, matching puzzles, a checker puzzle, mathematical puzzles, and maze puzzles. At the beginning of the game you receive a magic amulet which provides even more mini-puzzles throughout the game.
Jack is back from the Sky Kingdom game. Now what is he doing in this game? As he warns you that the plot of this game is more complex than you may thing. You will find yourself in the midst of a forthcoming war teeming with mechanical stags and bears. Oh my! There is definitely an undercurrent seething beneath of surface of this game. However, what is that undercurrent? Queen Valla of Barsia seems to have some suspicious motives in taking her people to war with the Olesians. What are those hidden motives? I can “bearly” contain my enthusiasm for this game. I have been waiting patiently for MONTHS for this game to appear. EIPIX again has delivered on an outstanding game.
LEVELS: Casual, Hard, Insane, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
You have the option to set up penalties for random clicking in the game
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
You have the option to set up penalties for random clicking in the game
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
Magic Amulet which requires you locate pieces to activate some devilish puzzles.
11 Achievements
Collect 40 Snowflakes
Collect 7 Parables
Strategy guide - 54 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of 21 puzzles, replay of 20 HOP scenes
Magic Amulet which requires you locate pieces to activate some devilish puzzles.
11 Achievements
Collect 40 Snowflakes
Collect 7 Parables
Strategy guide - 54 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of 21 puzzles, replay of 20 HOP scenes
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: All the HOP scenes are FROGS (FROG is an anagram for Fragmented Hidden Object Game). You search for pieces of an object which will be sent to your inventory to use in the game. There are four in the demo. Some of the FROG pieces are not easy to locate. I played two more FROGS after the demo.
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Rotate runes on ropes until all of the runes are facing forward. EASY
B. Multi-step puzzle: 1. Storybook sequence about “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Locate items and replace them back into the scene. 2. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Find the correct sequence in turning levers to lower a bridge. 3. Locate items which are shown on buttons then replace them back into the scene in the correct location 4. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click tumblers to find the correct combination which matches the teeth of a key to open a lock. 5. Matching puzzle. Find matching stars. ALL ARE EASY
C. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Move 3 colored tokens with geometric shapes to their matching ones at the bottom of a maze. Quite tricky. You must move all three at the same time to get all to the bottom of the table. DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Rotate five cylinders to create a continuous path for three tokens to move from the right side to the left side of the device. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Swap locks so that they match keys according to symbols on the locks and keys. You are only allowed to switch certain locks and keys at a time according to circular looping. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Move beads on an abacus so that the lines of beads total the figures at the bottom of the abacus. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
B. Multi-step puzzle: 1. Storybook sequence about “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Locate items and replace them back into the scene. 2. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Find the correct sequence in turning levers to lower a bridge. 3. Locate items which are shown on buttons then replace them back into the scene in the correct location 4. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click tumblers to find the correct combination which matches the teeth of a key to open a lock. 5. Matching puzzle. Find matching stars. ALL ARE EASY
C. Variation of a checkers puzzle. Move 3 colored tokens with geometric shapes to their matching ones at the bottom of a maze. Quite tricky. You must move all three at the same time to get all to the bottom of the table. DIFFICULT
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Rotate five cylinders to create a continuous path for three tokens to move from the right side to the left side of the device. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Swap locks so that they match keys according to symbols on the locks and keys. You are only allowed to switch certain locks and keys at a time according to circular looping. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Move beads on an abacus so that the lines of beads total the figures at the bottom of the abacus. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
A scream in the night... a brutal crime... a mysterious figure with eyes red as blood. Can you get to the heart of this shocking murder?
Overall rating
4
/
5
130 of 179 found this review helpful
SLASHER SLAYS “SALLY” BY THE SEASHORE
PostedNovember 14, 2015
sunnyglow
fromA tongue twister - Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Slasher slays Sally by the seashore.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS OF 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - ADULT CONTENT
As an assistant to the “bel homme” Dupin, you will be engaging in a “mind twister,” in search of a psychotic killer with “twisted mind.” The story is superb and the graphics are dark and ominous splashed with crimson red from the blood of the victim. Upon finding a girl hanging from a tree with her throat slit ear-to-ear, you realize you are dealing with a deranged killer in this psychological thriller. As you walk the eerily quiet dark streets looking for a killer lurking in the shadows, you might want to recite the attached tongue twister to keep your fear at bay. Enjoy engaging in twisted mind games with a demented slasher.
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. There is no optional game to play in lieu of the HOP scenes. The HOP scenes are varied and puzzle-like with the inclusion of some mini-HOP scenes. They include silhouette scenes, lists of items to locate, sentences with items in BOLD letter to further the story.
The mini-games are easy with the exception of two which I found moderately difficult. None are mind boggling. They include variations of moving tiles puzzles, maze puzzles, matching puzzles, moving tiles puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles and Simon Says puzzles. I wish ERS would return to providing the Casual and Hard option for their mini-games. To me, most of the puzzles are a tad too easy in this game.
There is only one collectible in the game - a series of thirty-six cards (six cards with facts from each of six Poe tales), which unlock a skull.
I purchased this game and then regretted it. After the demo it became very boring. This game is not nearly as good as the previous offerings in this series. The game is also very short. I was able to complete one-half of Chapter 4 in about two hours. However, to be honest, I had played the beta for this game, so this might account for the short period of time in which I was able to complete this amount of the game. There are very few HOP scenes and the puzzles are extremely easy. I also became tired of examining bodies with the goggles using various lenses.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints 5 to 200 seconds Skips 5 to 200 seconds
Hints 5 to 200 seconds Skips 5 to 200 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided at the beginning of the game
12 Achievements
Collect 36 cards about stories from Poe to access a crystal skull (6 each of “The Black Cat,” “Premature Burial,” “The Gold Bug,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Mask of the Red Death,” and “Mystery of Marie Roget”
Travel Kit: Throughout the game you will use items in your travel kit to investigate the murders.
Strategy guide – 45 Pages
Usual wallpaper, movies, art, screensaver, music, replay of HOP and mini-games
12 Achievements
Collect 36 cards about stories from Poe to access a crystal skull (6 each of “The Black Cat,” “Premature Burial,” “The Gold Bug,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Mask of the Red Death,” and “Mystery of Marie Roget”
Travel Kit: Throughout the game you will use items in your travel kit to investigate the murders.
Strategy guide – 45 Pages
Usual wallpaper, movies, art, screensaver, music, replay of HOP and mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items to pack into a travel case
B. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
C. Mini-Hop scene. Locate items listed in BOLD on a map for a maze
D. Multi-step HOP scenes. Silhouette. Locate items to dress a woman for an important “date.” Various scenes are used for clothing, jewelry (interactive) LOL
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
F. AND G. List of items to locate. USED TWICE.
A. Silhouette. Locate items to pack into a travel case
B. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
C. Mini-Hop scene. Locate items listed in BOLD on a map for a maze
D. Multi-step HOP scenes. Silhouette. Locate items to dress a woman for an important “date.” Various scenes are used for clothing, jewelry (interactive) LOL
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Sentence. locate matching items listed in BOLD letters on pictures which tell a story of the events of the case
F. AND G. List of items to locate. USED TWICE.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move keys to create pictures on a lock EASY
B. Using some goggles, investigate a corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. EASY
C. Variation of a counting puzzle. Count out money to pay a boy for a letter EASY
D. Use a code to go through a maze. EASY
E. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching game. Match up halves of masks to open a door. (2) Mini-HOP scene – locate items to place into slots on the front of cabinet EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles game. Create a picture by rotating 3 moving images on a gate. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says puzzle. Rap on a door in a specified sequence
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Move keys into the center of ring. EASY
I. Using some goggles, investigate another corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. An orange lens is added. EASY
J. Investigate evidence by moving tweezers and moving lenses to create a sharp image of the evidence. EASY
K. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move marbles into place by color. Time consuming but EASY
L. Sequencing puzzle. Move levers in proper sequence to open a drawer. EASY
M. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on symbols on a wall according to a diagram. EASY
N. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle. Rotate rings to create a picture. EASY
O. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles so that top and bottom images of zodiac symbols match. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
A. Variation of a moving tiles game. Move keys to create pictures on a lock EASY
B. Using some goggles, investigate a corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. EASY
C. Variation of a counting puzzle. Count out money to pay a boy for a letter EASY
D. Use a code to go through a maze. EASY
E. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching game. Match up halves of masks to open a door. (2) Mini-HOP scene – locate items to place into slots on the front of cabinet EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles game. Create a picture by rotating 3 moving images on a gate. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of Simon Says puzzle. Rap on a door in a specified sequence
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Move keys into the center of ring. EASY
I. Using some goggles, investigate another corpse for a series of injuries to the body using yellow, blue, green lenses which identify different wounds and hematomas and measure them as well. An orange lens is added. EASY
J. Investigate evidence by moving tweezers and moving lenses to create a sharp image of the evidence. EASY
K. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move marbles into place by color. Time consuming but EASY
L. Sequencing puzzle. Move levers in proper sequence to open a drawer. EASY
M. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on symbols on a wall according to a diagram. EASY
N. Variation of a rotating rings puzzle. Rotate rings to create a picture. EASY
O. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate tiles so that top and bottom images of zodiac symbols match. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
I recommend this game!
Decades ago, a brutal crime occurred at the Lexington Hotel. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth about what happened there?
Overall rating
5
/
5
158 of 210 found this review helpful
“X” MARKS THE SPOT IN THIS PARANORMAL “PICTURE PERFECT” THRILLER
PostedNovember 12, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking for a place to spend the night brimming with excitement? Check out the Hotel Lexington where children are always welcome to stay - forever!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Return to 1979 to a haunted house in search of your sister, Samantha. An angry presence has kidnapped your sister and is now targeting you. Being guided by the ghost of a little girl, search for your sister while uncovering the sinister history of this hotel and the murder of its owner. I LOVE this game. The graphics are eerily dark and create a nice little spook fest. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. Most of the puzzles in the demo are easy; however, there is a balance/weights puzzle toward the end of the demo which is slightly difficult. The puzzles in the demo include several matching puzzles, a sliding tiles puzzle, sequencing puzzles, a jigsaw puzzle, a balance/weights puzzle, and a paint-by-number puzzle.
The HOP scenes are varied as well. The ones in the demo include a silhouette, several mini-HOP scenes with small amounts of items to locate, and lists of items to locate. There is one multi-step scene which results in a sliding tiles puzzle after locating all the items in the scene. There is NOT an alternative game to play in lieu of the HOP scenes.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints and Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is provided as you play the game
17 Achievements
Collect 24 petals
Collect pictures of orphans
21 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of both mini-games and HOP scenes, and a secret room
Map is provided as you play the game
17 Achievements
Collect 24 petals
Collect pictures of orphans
21 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music, replay of both mini-games and HOP scenes, and a secret room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items resulting in an inventory item.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Collect six pieces for a box
C. List of items to locate resulting in an inventory item.
D. Match six items within the scenes by removing objects to locate items.
E. Two sequential mini-HOP scenes. Locate 3 pieces to create a screwdriver. Locate 3 pieces to create a statue.
F. Multi-step. List of items to locate. Locating items uncovers pieces of a sliding tiles puzzles to create a picture.
A. Silhouette. Locate items resulting in an inventory item.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Collect six pieces for a box
C. List of items to locate resulting in an inventory item.
D. Match six items within the scenes by removing objects to locate items.
E. Two sequential mini-HOP scenes. Locate 3 pieces to create a screwdriver. Locate 3 pieces to create a statue.
F. Multi-step. List of items to locate. Locating items uncovers pieces of a sliding tiles puzzles to create a picture.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of a matching puzzle. According to a diagram, move dials to match those in the diagram. EASY
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into place according to color to open a gate. EASY
C. Variation of a sequence puzzle. Push down four buttons in correct sequence to open a valise. EASY
D. Paint by numbers (in this case symbols) puzzle. Using a brush – you got it – match up paint colors with the symbols. EASY
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles on a box to create an image on the box. EASY
F. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move switches to light up a room. Moving one affects the others. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a design from a photo to open a lock.
H. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Locate pieces in a scene and replace them to create stained glass window EASY
I. Variation of a balance/weights puzzle. Place weights on a scale so that both sides equal. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Variation of a matching puzzle. According to a diagram, move dials to match those in the diagram. EASY
B. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into place according to color to open a gate. EASY
C. Variation of a sequence puzzle. Push down four buttons in correct sequence to open a valise. EASY
D. Paint by numbers (in this case symbols) puzzle. Using a brush – you got it – match up paint colors with the symbols. EASY
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles on a box to create an image on the box. EASY
F. Variation of a sequencing puzzle. Move switches to light up a room. Moving one affects the others. EASY
G. Variation of a matching puzzle. Recreate a design from a photo to open a lock.
H. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Locate pieces in a scene and replace them to create stained glass window EASY
I. Variation of a balance/weights puzzle. Place weights on a scale so that both sides equal. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!