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Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
5
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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
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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
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
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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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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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
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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
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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 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
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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!
You're the last hope to stop the ancient curse!
Overall rating
5
/
5
162 of 249 found this review helpful
THE WORLD OF THE CELTIC CROSSES PATHS WITH THE PRESENT
PostedNovember 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAvoiding all leprechauns, still searching for my “lucky charms” and a pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Through the looking glass, you, as Susan, are transported into a magical fantasy world of Druids and Celtic legends. You are drawn into an adventure helping a kingdom escape a “golden” curse which is causing petrified demons to come to life. I LOVE this game! This is more of an adventure game than a HOP game. The graphics are fairly well-done. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes (there are only 3 in the demo).
The HOP scenes are puzzle-like and all are silhouettes of items which, when located, are then used within the scene. Some of the scenes are sequential, requiring you do perform an action before finding the next item to be used. In one scene there is a mini-puzzle within the HOP scene.
The puzzles are varied and range from easy to moderately difficult. They include variations of Simon Says puzzles, pipe puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, tangram puzzles, and sliding tiles puzzles. There are a variety of collectibles including items from your backpack, manuscripts, hidden figurines, and morphing objects.
This game reminds me of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. It is filled with Celtic legends repackaged into 28 manuscripts you collect in the game. I am fascinated by the Druid culture so for me, this is a MUST-HAVE game! You travel to many locales, collect many items and interact more with the environment than play HOP scenes or puzzles.
LEVELS: Easy, Normal, Hard Although there is no “customized” setting, you do have the ability to customize the game under all the settings.
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 30 to 150 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 30 to 150 seconds
EXTRAS:
A transportable Map is given to you at the start of the game
22 Achievements
Collect 14 items from your backpack lost in the time portal
Collect 28 manuscripts
Collect 24 hidden figurines
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, video, music, replay of 7 puzzles, and a quiz
22 Achievements
Collect 14 items from your backpack lost in the time portal
Collect 28 manuscripts
Collect 24 hidden figurines
35 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, video, music, replay of 7 puzzles, and a quiz
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene to create a healing ointment. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle – a matching puzzle.
B. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene sequentially. Finally locate a dial to open a safe.
C. Silhouette. Locate items which you again use in the scene to receive a final inventory item.
A. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene to create a healing ointment. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle – a matching puzzle.
B. Silhouette. Locate items which you use in the scene sequentially. Finally locate a dial to open a safe.
C. Silhouette. Locate items which you again use in the scene to receive a final inventory item.
PUZZLES:
A. Variation of Simon Says. Play a xylophone following a music score provided for you. EASY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Move brackets to form paths so that a ball will fall into each of four pipes. You must change the brackets each time to create a new path for each ball. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
C. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a wall containing 3 symbols. EASY
D. Variation of a tangram puzzle. Place stone pieces onto a square to create an intertwining Celtic pattern in stone. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide and rearrange rays of light so they all intersect creating a star pattern. EASY
A. Variation of Simon Says. Play a xylophone following a music score provided for you. EASY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Move brackets to form paths so that a ball will fall into each of four pipes. You must change the brackets each time to create a new path for each ball. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
C. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a wall containing 3 symbols. EASY
D. Variation of a tangram puzzle. Place stone pieces onto a square to create an intertwining Celtic pattern in stone. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide and rearrange rays of light so they all intersect creating a star pattern. EASY
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Secret of Life Collector's Edition
You've traveled the world in search of a cure for your deadly illness, and you've finally found it! But it won't be easy to get – are you up to the task?
Overall rating
5
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5
206 of 307 found this review helpful
IMMORTALITY IS GERMANE TO THIS GAME
PostedNovember 5, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThe secret of life to me is the eternal quest for great PC games to play
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 THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF 4 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Playing legendary Saint-Germain, (before becoming immortal), you have one week to find the Secret of Life (hidden within an evil house) or you will succumb to the ravages of an unknown illness. Adding to your dilemma, you must also save the soul of a young girl as well. This is a decent game. The MOST INNOVATIVE part of the game are the choices you make to alter the game. The graphics are excellent providing a dark and spooky atmosphere for the game. There is an equal number of HOP scenes and puzzles. The HOP scenes are puzzle-like and include sentences with items in BOLD letters, silhouette, and lists of items to locate. I thought the HOP scene with the dog was especially creative. There are also some mini-HOP scenes which require you to locate a few of the same item within a scene. They are well-crafted.
The puzzles range in variety and difficulty. Most are easy; however, there are a few which are moderately difficult. The puzzles I played include matching puzzles, a moving tiles puzzle, a sliding tiles puzzle, and a sliding rings puzzle. You also receive a portion of the map in the game which is a jigsaw puzzle. The pieces must be rotated by clicking on them twice. You will prepare quite a few potions for three rituals in this game as well.
There are many collectibles in this game including symbols of eternity, cats, morphing objects, cakes, special symbols, and you will receive some of grandma’s cake recipes as well. This is decent game; however, it is missing some of the creative elements from other ERS games. You do not have the option to play another game in lieu of the HOP scenes. Also, ERS does not give us the option of Casual and Difficult levels for the puzzles as in previous games. However, the addition of the slightly difficult puzzles make it decent game; however, this is not one of their best games.
With little time remaining in your life, you are faced with multiple tasks at this house. You must perform a purification ritual to not only cure your illness, but to also free the soul of a young girl with a troubled past, slated to become a witch. Hopefully you will cleanse the house of its evil influence and perhaps attain immortality.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints and Skips 5 to 200 seconds
Hints and Skips 5 to 200 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game.
24 Achievements
Collect symbols of eternity
Collect 15 cats
Collect 22 morphing objects used by witches
Collect 7 cakes
Collect 4 special symbols
Strategy guide – 52 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music, replay of HOP scenes, a test and facts about the series and some of grandma’s recipes
24 Achievements
Collect symbols of eternity
Collect 15 cats
Collect 22 morphing objects used by witches
Collect 7 cakes
Collect 4 special symbols
Strategy guide – 52 Pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music, replay of HOP scenes, a test and facts about the series and some of grandma’s recipes
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters. As you collect items receive pieces of a buckle to open a satchel
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 sprigs of parsley
C. List of items to locate.
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Mini-HOP scene to collect vials of chemicals
E. List of items to locate
F. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters.
G. Mini-HOP scene to collect shards of glass
H. Don’t Wake Up Chappie! LOL. Silhouette items to locate in which you must appease a “cutesy” dog in order to complete the search. Upon locating the items, you uncover pieces of a skeleton to open a box. The dog barks and pants throughout the entire scene if you wake him up.
A. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters. As you collect items receive pieces of a buckle to open a satchel
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 sprigs of parsley
C. List of items to locate.
AFTER THE DEMO:
D. Mini-HOP scene to collect vials of chemicals
E. List of items to locate
F. Sentences with items to be located in BOLD letters.
G. Mini-HOP scene to collect shards of glass
H. Don’t Wake Up Chappie! LOL. Silhouette items to locate in which you must appease a “cutesy” dog in order to complete the search. Upon locating the items, you uncover pieces of a skeleton to open a box. The dog barks and pants throughout the entire scene if you wake him up.
PUZZLES:
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a gear puzzle. Place gears in place to intermesh so they open a gate. EASY. You are shown EXACTLY where to place the gears. (2) Variation of a slider puzzle. Move levers so that they all pulled to the bottom. Moving one affects the others. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match butterflies by markings. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move gems so they match a picture EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place stars on a crown according to a drawing. EASY
E. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Receive pieces of the map in the game which must be rotated by clicking on them twice to move into location. EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move four pieces of a lock into the correct position. They pieces will rotate twice before being placed in slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into location to create a picture MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a sliding rings puzzle. Move rings so that marbles fall into slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Multi-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a gear puzzle. Place gears in place to intermesh so they open a gate. EASY. You are shown EXACTLY where to place the gears. (2) Variation of a slider puzzle. Move levers so that they all pulled to the bottom. Moving one affects the others. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match butterflies by markings. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move gems so they match a picture EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Place stars on a crown according to a drawing. EASY
E. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Receive pieces of the map in the game which must be rotated by clicking on them twice to move into location. EASY
F. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move four pieces of a lock into the correct position. They pieces will rotate twice before being placed in slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
G. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Slide tiles into location to create a picture MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
H. Variation of a sliding rings puzzle. Move rings so that marbles fall into slots. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Experience a new installment of colorful mosaic puzzles in Fantasy Mosaics 11: Fleeing Dinosaurs!
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 36 found this review helpful
A GROUND SHAKING EVENT AWAITS THE PENGUIN FAMILY – “THE ESCAPE FROM DINOSAUR LAND”
PostedOctober 28, 2015
sunnyglow
from“It’s a wonderful life” for me this week playing the new MCF game and this griddler game. Happy Halloween Christmas!
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
WOW! A Happy Halloween Christmas to all this week! What a great week for gaming! What a WONDERFUL surprise! Thank you so much BFG! I LOVE these games! Our little penguin has returned (this time with his family) with another Griddler (AKA O’Ekaki, Paint-by-Numbers, Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms or whatever you call them) puzzle game. This an EXCELLENT game from the best developer for this type of game – Match Gems.
Through a series of logic puzzles, relive the terrifying and ground shaking events of the past as our little penguin and his family escape the land of the dinosaurs! Yikes!
HOW TO PLAY: This is variation 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.
• Colors: Each puzzle 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
• There are 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: Each puzzle 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
• There are 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! Match Gems produces the best griddler puzzles 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!