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Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
5
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5
424 of 606 found this review helpful
BRAVO! BEST GAME OF THE YEAR – AN ENIGMATIC MASTERPIECE
PostedOctober 27, 2015
sunnyglow
fromArriving at Ravenhearst, I am afraid of “losing” my mind solving puzzles in the corridors of this game - never able to escape its clutches
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
6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER - BASED ON THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE GAME
Building upon the foundation of the previous games in this series, the gaming architects at EIPIX, have designed and constructed a well-crafted enigmatic masterpiece. Sneering in the background, you can almost hear Alister Dalimar applauding the insane puzzle-like machinations of this dark game as well. Returning to Ravenhearst, as a master detective, you must again match wits against an evil, devious madman lurking within the walls of Ravenhearst, watching your every move. What are the hidden secrets which lie hidden below the foundation of the Ravenhearst museum, a “twin” replica of the original mansion? Who is behind the building of this museum and for what purpose?
A clue for you. In Chapter 3 we begin to “construct” the story of who built the museum and the mayhem caused by a person whose nose ended up where it ought not be all while looking out to sea.
What an excellent storyline! The game will keep you guessing as to the perpetrators and their motives in this game. There are some new characters to add to the growing list of the Dalimar family and Ravenhearst inhabitants. The graphics are dark with an eerie, gothic landscape. The VO’s are excellent and I especially loved the creepy taunting voice of the hooded figure attached to the Alister Enigma Box.
HOP Scenes: There are 18 HOP scenes in the games. The HOP scenes are well-crafted and puzzle-like with some of the scenes having items which are difficult to locate. They are multi-step, varied and there are mini-puzzles within the scenes. They include variations of lists of items to locate, silhouette, cryptic clues. There are some mini-HOP scenes as well. You also have the ability to replay the scenes. After the demo in Chapter 3 there was another list of items to locate and a mini-HOP game.
MINI-GAMES. There are 41 mini-games within the game with 5 super-puzzles. All the puzzles can be reset and each puzzle in the super puzzles can not only be reset but have their own skip function as well. All mini-games can be replayed. The puzzles vary in type and difficulty. Most are easy but there are some brain crushers as well. They include a variation of matching puzzles, maze puzzles, pipe puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, Simon Says puzzles and logic puzzles. In Chapter 3 you play a relatively difficult puzzle for Alister’s Enigma Box.
LEVELS: Regular, Hard, Insane, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds. There is the option for a HOP error penalty
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds. There is the option for a HOP error penalty
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. This creepy box will accompany you throughout the game. You will have to solve puzzles while being taunted by a crazed madman.
20 Achievements
Collect 44 souvenirs
Collect 34 Harbingers
16 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide - 48 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. This creepy box will accompany you throughout the game. You will have to solve puzzles while being taunted by a crazed madman.
20 Achievements
Collect 44 souvenirs
Collect 34 Harbingers
16 Morphing objects:
Strategy guide - 48 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES: Some of the scenes have items which are nerve wracking with items difficult to locate.
A. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you carve out SOS.
B. Silhouette. Within this scene is a mini-HOP scene with cryptic clues. Some items must be located sequentially. The scene also includes a switching puzzle in which you must move tiles to the correct positions to recreate a picture
C. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-HOP scene involving sentences with clues written in BOLD letters.
D. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you must adjust 3 levers to the correct position to open a case.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle which is a matching puzzle.
F. Mini-HOP scenes of five specific items to locate
A. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you carve out SOS.
B. Silhouette. Within this scene is a mini-HOP scene with cryptic clues. Some items must be located sequentially. The scene also includes a switching puzzle in which you must move tiles to the correct positions to recreate a picture
C. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-HOP scene involving sentences with clues written in BOLD letters.
D. List of items to locate. Included is a mini-puzzle in which you must adjust 3 levers to the correct position to open a case.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. List of items to locate. Within the scene is a mini-puzzle which is a matching puzzle.
F. Mini-HOP scenes of five specific items to locate
PUZZLES: You have the ability to reset the puzzles. Each of the puzzles in the super puzzles have their own reset and skip buttons.
A. ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. – A super puzzle you play throughout the game to help you solve the case. The puzzles are accompanied by enigmatic poems to help solve each puzzle.
(1) You must bop the trolls by certain colors according to the directions from an enigmatic poem. EASY
(2) Locate and replace pieces of a house which is to represent the mansion. EASY
(3) Rotate rings to display specific numbers then create a path using numbered lights to go from side to the other. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Connect like ends of segments of pipe to create a route for water to flow from the bottom left of the screen to the top right of the screen. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Intersect two lines to receive an inventory item EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up dominoes to those along the side of a board so that none remain. There is only one solution to this puzzle. Tricky! MODERATE DIFFICULTY
E. Super puzzle. Must be completed sequentially. Solving one puzzle opens up the others.
(1) A variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a snake’s eye out of a maze. EASY
(2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Place moths onto a spider’s web by matching symbols on the web and the spider. EASY
(3) Variation of another matching puzzle. Place disks into matching colored slots. EASY
(4) Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Rotate 3 numbers to complete a mathematical puzzle in which each two of the numbers total each of 3 numbers along the side MODERATE DIFFICULTY (5) Variation of Simon Says puzzle. EASY.
(6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Mix colors on four palettes until the colors are correct. DIFFICULT.
(7) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate rings until the correct sequence is discovered. EASY
(8) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate parts of a snake to create the correct snake image. Rotating one part affects the other parts of the snake. EASY
F. Variation of a logic problem. What do you know about the Ravenhearst saga?
G. AFTER THE DEMO: CHAPTER 3
H. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate a number using Roman numerals from a sheet of paper. EASY
I. Variation of a maze puzzle. Guide a token through a maze. EASY
J. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move a camera lens to focus an image. EASY
A. ALISTER’S ENIGMA BOX. – A super puzzle you play throughout the game to help you solve the case. The puzzles are accompanied by enigmatic poems to help solve each puzzle.
(1) You must bop the trolls by certain colors according to the directions from an enigmatic poem. EASY
(2) Locate and replace pieces of a house which is to represent the mansion. EASY
(3) Rotate rings to display specific numbers then create a path using numbered lights to go from side to the other. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
B. Variation of a pipe puzzle. Connect like ends of segments of pipe to create a route for water to flow from the bottom left of the screen to the top right of the screen. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Intersect two lines to receive an inventory item EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up dominoes to those along the side of a board so that none remain. There is only one solution to this puzzle. Tricky! MODERATE DIFFICULTY
E. Super puzzle. Must be completed sequentially. Solving one puzzle opens up the others.
(1) A variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a snake’s eye out of a maze. EASY
(2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Place moths onto a spider’s web by matching symbols on the web and the spider. EASY
(3) Variation of another matching puzzle. Place disks into matching colored slots. EASY
(4) Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Rotate 3 numbers to complete a mathematical puzzle in which each two of the numbers total each of 3 numbers along the side MODERATE DIFFICULTY (5) Variation of Simon Says puzzle. EASY.
(6) Variation of a matching puzzle. Mix colors on four palettes until the colors are correct. DIFFICULT.
(7) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate rings until the correct sequence is discovered. EASY
(8) Variation of a matching puzzle. Rotate parts of a snake to create the correct snake image. Rotating one part affects the other parts of the snake. EASY
F. Variation of a logic problem. What do you know about the Ravenhearst saga?
G. AFTER THE DEMO: CHAPTER 3
H. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate a number using Roman numerals from a sheet of paper. EASY
I. Variation of a maze puzzle. Guide a token through a maze. EASY
J. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move a camera lens to focus an image. EASY
I recommend this game!
Toxic flowers have been claiming victims and withering plant life in the Netherlands. Can you cultivate the answers to this mystery?
Overall rating
5
/
5
191 of 260 found this review helpful
“TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS” OF THE NETHERLANDS TO SOLVE THIS MYSTERY
PostedOctober 24, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThis game and reading “Sleepy Hollow” reminds me that it is time plant tulip bulbs before the frost is on the pumpkin.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
It is “tulip time” at BFG. As a detective, put on your wooden shoes and travel to the Netherlands for a case involving a collector of rare flowers involved in selling them through the black market. Something is amiss in his “little shop of horrors.” This is a suspenseful, well-crafted low 5 star game. The graphics are beautiful with a creative variety of puzzles and puzzle-like HOP scenes. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. I found myself enrapt in the mystery of this well-paced game. Throughout the game you will discover each of the collector’s business associates in a comatose state, being poisoned by flowers. You will need to locate the source behind all of the poisonous pollen from these flowers.
The HOP scenes are principally lists of items to locate with one scene featuring silhouette items. They are well-done and puzzle-like. Some of the scenes require sequential actions. In one of the HOP scenes, there are morphing objects to locate which must morph before you can remove them from the scenes. Rather cool and innovative. Although most of the HOP scenes are principally lists of items to be located, each scene is unique with varied activities.
The puzzles are fairly easy with the exception of one puzzle at the end of the demo which is slightly difficult. The puzzles include variations of matching puzzles, balance/weight puzzles, switch puzzles, moving tiles puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, and assembly puzzles. As you analyze poisonous pollen to find the “antidote,” you will play several puzzles, each increasing in difficulty as you progress in the game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
14 Achievements
You get an evidence board to help sort out the clues in this case
Pollen collector to collect and analyzed pollen from dangerous plants
Collect 15 flower cards
Collect wooden shoes
Morphing objects throughout the game
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music. You can replay the mini-games
14 Achievements
You get an evidence board to help sort out the clues in this case
Pollen collector to collect and analyzed pollen from dangerous plants
Collect 15 flower cards
Collect wooden shoes
Morphing objects throughout the game
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music. You can replay the mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. Locate 3 each of four types of silhouette items. After locating the items, play a sequence puzzle to open flower petals in correct order.
B. List of items to locate. Interactive and puzzle-like
C. List of items to locate. Very interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be performed in sequence.
D. List of items to locate. Items in the scene keep morphing into other objects. Rather cool.
E. List of items to locate. Locating items reveals gems which must be replaced back into the scene
F. Silhouette items to locate. As you locate items you unveil jigsaw pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle. After locating the pieces you play a puzzle by switching the pieces to create a picture
A. Locate 3 each of four types of silhouette items. After locating the items, play a sequence puzzle to open flower petals in correct order.
B. List of items to locate. Interactive and puzzle-like
C. List of items to locate. Very interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be performed in sequence.
D. List of items to locate. Items in the scene keep morphing into other objects. Rather cool.
E. List of items to locate. Locating items reveals gems which must be replaced back into the scene
F. Silhouette items to locate. As you locate items you unveil jigsaw pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle. After locating the pieces you play a puzzle by switching the pieces to create a picture
MINI-GAMES:
A. ANTIDOTE PUZZLE. This puzzle is played throughout the game. Variation of a matching puzzle. (1) Collect pollen from a room saturated with poisonous pollen. Match up molecules of pollen. (2). Place items you have collected into the correct three slots along with a flower. PUZZLES INCREASE IN DIFFICULTY EACH TIME YOU CREATE AN ANTIDOTE
B. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Place statues in order from shortest to tallest. EASY
C. Multiple step. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Place jewels into correct slots according to color. (2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match like flowers to remove. Locating two matching flowers changes one of the flowers to match up with another flower EASY
D. Variation of a weights/balance puzzle. Balance weights until they equal EASY
E. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move marbles on a Chinese Checkers board so that all the marbles are placed together by color. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Paint a picture to match an illustration. EASY
G. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move dolls into location by matching the colors of their dresses with their pedestals. EASY
H. Variation of a switch puzzle. After completing a HOP scene you are presented with a puzzle in which you must move tiles into position to complete a picture EASY
I. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces of paper into positon to create a picture. You will have to maneuver the pieces into position by clicking on them. EASY
J. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Place pieces of symbols into slots to create the symbols along two sides of a square. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
A. ANTIDOTE PUZZLE. This puzzle is played throughout the game. Variation of a matching puzzle. (1) Collect pollen from a room saturated with poisonous pollen. Match up molecules of pollen. (2). Place items you have collected into the correct three slots along with a flower. PUZZLES INCREASE IN DIFFICULTY EACH TIME YOU CREATE AN ANTIDOTE
B. Variation of a balance/weight puzzle. Place statues in order from shortest to tallest. EASY
C. Multiple step. (1). Variation of a matching puzzle. Place jewels into correct slots according to color. (2) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match like flowers to remove. Locating two matching flowers changes one of the flowers to match up with another flower EASY
D. Variation of a weights/balance puzzle. Balance weights until they equal EASY
E. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move marbles on a Chinese Checkers board so that all the marbles are placed together by color. EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Paint a picture to match an illustration. EASY
G. Variation of a switch puzzle. Move dolls into location by matching the colors of their dresses with their pedestals. EASY
H. Variation of a switch puzzle. After completing a HOP scene you are presented with a puzzle in which you must move tiles into position to complete a picture EASY
I. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Place pieces of paper into positon to create a picture. You will have to maneuver the pieces into position by clicking on them. EASY
J. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Place pieces of symbols into slots to create the symbols along two sides of a square. MODERATELY DIFFICULT.
I recommend this game!
The eyes are watching... and they're everywhere.
Overall rating
4
/
5
112 of 169 found this review helpful
THE “EYES” HAVE IT IN THIS GAME – “PRIVATE EYES ARE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE”
PostedOctober 22, 2015
sunnyglow
fromI see that many of the "eyes” are red in this game. Is this the reason some of the scenes look blurry to me?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
As Emma Roberts, a paranormal investigator, working for the “ragazine” “Fear for Sale”, you are off to investigate a case in which sculptures are coming to life. Behind the scene is a twisted story of the death of the sculptor of these statues intertwined with that of a girl falsely accused of witchcraft. I LOVE the paranormal story in this game. This is an “easy breezy” game with many activities and items to collect. There is an equal amount of HOP scenes and puzzles. The HOP scenes are varied with a few mini-HOP scenes as well. Some of the HOP scenes are multi-step. They include lists of items, silhouettes, replacement of items back in the scenes.
The puzzles are extremely easy. I found none which were challenging. There are also some multi-step puzzles as well. The puzzles include jigsaw puzzles, switching tiles puzzles, maze puzzles, storybook sequences, and many variations of matching puzzles. You have the option to reset the puzzles as well.
The “eyes” have it in this game. Paraphrasing the moldy oldie Hall and Oates song, “Private eyes are watching you – watching your every move.” Everywhere you go you will be watched by these creepy “eyes.” If you “poke” them they open and close but really don’t have any purpose in the game. The game also suffers from the same effects as having “red eyes” – the graphics are blurry and grainy in some places.
This is a very busy game, with plenty of activities to keep you from becoming bored. If you like collectibles, you will love this game. You collect toys, postcards, actress things, doctor’s equipment, and 34 beyond objects. You also get points for collecting these. You can also advance your status as a reporter in this game as well. You begin as a cub reporter and move up the ranks in journalism. (Working for this “ragazine,” hopefully you can get a job as a reputable reporter at some future date in time).
It is a decent game and a better game than many of the Elefun games. In my personal opinion it lacks the quality of a 5 star game. I felt for a CE the graphics were poorly done– blurry and old school. I also felt there were way too many gimmicks (like all those blinking eyes whirling around) with the large amount of collectibles. The puzzles are way too easy for my taste. I would have been happy with just one mildly challenging puzzle. I did not like the idea of collecting points to move up in rank as a journalist. Again, this is just my opinion. I realize that many will love this game – so enjoy!
LEVELS: Casual, Normal, Hard, Customer
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds
You can opt for a hidden object penalty for random clicking
Hints 10 to 35 seconds Skips 10 to 50 seconds
You can opt for a hidden object penalty for random clicking
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
11 Achievements – 10 plus one for receiving all of the other achievements
Collect 5 toys, 5 postcards, 5 ocarinas, 5 actress’ “things,” and 5 pieces of doctor’s equipment. You get extra points for locating all the collectibles.
28 HOP scenes and 28 mini-games
Collect 34 Beyond Objects.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
11 Achievements – 10 plus one for receiving all of the other achievements
Collect 5 toys, 5 postcards, 5 ocarinas, 5 actress’ “things,” and 5 pieces of doctor’s equipment. You get extra points for locating all the collectibles.
28 HOP scenes and 28 mini-games
Collect 34 Beyond Objects.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
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 jigsaw puzzle instead. All are puzzle-like and interactive
A. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 items to place on top of a box from the scene around the box.
B. List of items to locate which unlock pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate a certain number of one item – 9 butterflies. Second, locate items from a list of items.
D. Multi-step scene. Find items based on the silhouette of them and replace them into slots which open up two lists of items to locate
E. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 parts for a dream catcher.
F. List of items to locate. As you locate the items, you uncover pieces used to create an inventory item
G. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 pieces to a locking mechanism
A. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 items to place on top of a box from the scene around the box.
B. List of items to locate which unlock pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate a certain number of one item – 9 butterflies. Second, locate items from a list of items.
D. Multi-step scene. Find items based on the silhouette of them and replace them into slots which open up two lists of items to locate
E. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 6 parts for a dream catcher.
F. List of items to locate. As you locate the items, you uncover pieces used to create an inventory item
G. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 4 pieces to a locking mechanism
MINI-GAMES: You have the option to reset the puzzles.
A. Combination of a HOP scene and matching puzzle. Locate items in a scene and return them to the correct locations. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw/switching tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. EASY
C. Color a picture using chalk. This opens up into a HOP scene. EXTREMELY EASY
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a statue of Evelyn to her home avoiding obstacles in the maze. EASY
E. Multi-step mini-game. (1) Variation of a story book sequence. Place clock hands into scenes. (2) Replacement puzzle. Locate items in scenes and replace them back into their proper locations (3) Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles into the proper location to create a picture. (4) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up a the body positions on a statue of Amelia with a that of her picture ALL OF THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move and match up figurines to the most logical places for them to be located. EASY
A. Combination of a HOP scene and matching puzzle. Locate items in a scene and return them to the correct locations. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw/switching tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture. EASY
C. Color a picture using chalk. This opens up into a HOP scene. EXTREMELY EASY
D. Variation of a maze puzzle. Lead a statue of Evelyn to her home avoiding obstacles in the maze. EASY
E. Multi-step mini-game. (1) Variation of a story book sequence. Place clock hands into scenes. (2) Replacement puzzle. Locate items in scenes and replace them back into their proper locations (3) Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles into the proper location to create a picture. (4) Variation of a matching puzzle. Match up a the body positions on a statue of Amelia with a that of her picture ALL OF THE PUZZLES ARE EXTREMELY EASY
F. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move and match up figurines to the most logical places for them to be located. EASY
I recommend this game!
Your wedding day goes dark... and your fiancée has no idea who's behind it all.
Overall rating
5
/
5
188 of 277 found this review helpful
CELEBRATE SWEETEST DAY WITH A FEATHER LITE, FAIRYTALE DELIGHT
PostedOctober 17, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThis game got me in the mood to listen to Swan Lake while shopping for a new down comforter to feather my nest for the winter.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Happy Sweetest Day! You heart will be aflutter indulging in this sweet love story between the beautiful Odette, and the handsome Prince Siegfried. However, feathers will be flying before these two love birds can feather their love nest. Before tying the knot, this couple will be tied up in a battle with the evil wizard Rothbart and his nasty daughter, Alana. This is a classic love story based loosely on the ballet, “Swan Lake.”
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in the game. The HOP scenes are varied and include one multi-step one. The scenes include silhouettes, replacement of items back into the scene, and one FROG scene. In Chapter 3, the HOP scenes include a fragmented silhouette scene and a list of items. There was little change from the demo.
Most of the mini-games in the demo are easy and include one multi-step puzzle. There are variations of a lock puzzle, maze puzzle, matching puzzle, uncrossing rope puzzle, logic puzzle, and a bubble popper puzzle. The collectibles are feathers to “feather your future love nest.” Also locate statuettes for the couple’s wedding cake and stained glass window pieces for a jigsaw puzzle. All collectibles are easy to locate and practically jump out at you. In Chapter 3 the mini-games include a moving tiles puzzle and a sliding tiles puzzles. There was a very unique, somewhat difficult jigsaw puzzle to solve which requires enlarging and moving pieces into place.
Hopefully this LOVE FEST will turn into a LOVE NEST for our two love birds! In a nice change from other games, you will need to play two characters in the game – both Odette and Siegfried. Will these star-crosses lovers ever make it to the altar or will the love of Siegfried’s life, Odette just fly away?
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS: The colorful graphics depict a beautiful fairytale scene
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you as you play the game
15 Achievements
Collect feathers to place in your boudoir
Collect 15 statuettes to top off a wedding cake
Collect 20 jigsaw pieces for a stained glass window
Dossier – Collect notes for all the characters plus you can replay movies
Strategy guide - 46 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music plus replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
Map is given to you as you play the game
15 Achievements
Collect feathers to place in your boudoir
Collect 15 statuettes to top off a wedding cake
Collect 20 jigsaw pieces for a stained glass window
Dossier – Collect notes for all the characters plus you can replay movies
Strategy guide - 46 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, music plus replay of HOP scenes and mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES: You can play a Match 3 game in lieu of the HOP scene
A. FROG scene in which you create three inventory items to be used in the scene
B. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene. Puzzle-like. You must locate the perform some actions before getting all the inventory items
C. Multiple step HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette. Locate a certain number of the same item. Followed by a list of items to locate
D. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Fragmented silhouette scene. Locate a number of the same item to remove the silhouette.
F. List of items to locate
A. FROG scene in which you create three inventory items to be used in the scene
B. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene. Puzzle-like. You must locate the perform some actions before getting all the inventory items
C. Multiple step HOP scene. Variation of a silhouette. Locate a certain number of the same item. Followed by a list of items to locate
D. Silhouette scene. Locate items and replace them back into the scene.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Fragmented silhouette scene. Locate a number of the same item to remove the silhouette.
F. List of items to locate
MINI-GAMES: You have the option to play a thematic Match 3 game instead
A. Variation of a lock puzzle and a sequence puzzle. Open up a lock using a makeshift lock pick. Move each of two picks in the correct sequence to remove the pegs on the lock EASY
B. 3 part mini-game. 1. A variation of a maze puzzle. By deduction, choose the correct route to the castle. 2. Followed by a variation of a matching puzzle. Find two of the same creature to remove them from the scene. 3. After clearing the animals from the scene, untangle a rope so that lines do not cross each other. You will repeat this sequence 3 times. With each sequence the rope puzzle gets a little more difficult. EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a logic puzzle. Place six pictures in the correct following clues at the bottom of the screen as to their location MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a marble popper game. Pop all bubbles which have skeletons. EASY
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Using a hand symbol, arrange the thumb and fingers to match up with pictures of items. EASY
F. Variation of a swapping puzzle. Swap heads and bodies on figures to create creatures. EASY
AFER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide numbered tokens into the correct slots EASY
H. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move rings to create a picture to open a barrel. Moving one ring affects the others. EASY
I. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture to open a lock. EASY
J. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a key by moving pieces into place. Use arrows to increase the size of the pieces, turn them over and move them. A rather unique puzzle. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
A. Variation of a lock puzzle and a sequence puzzle. Open up a lock using a makeshift lock pick. Move each of two picks in the correct sequence to remove the pegs on the lock EASY
B. 3 part mini-game. 1. A variation of a maze puzzle. By deduction, choose the correct route to the castle. 2. Followed by a variation of a matching puzzle. Find two of the same creature to remove them from the scene. 3. After clearing the animals from the scene, untangle a rope so that lines do not cross each other. You will repeat this sequence 3 times. With each sequence the rope puzzle gets a little more difficult. EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY
C. Variation of a logic puzzle. Place six pictures in the correct following clues at the bottom of the screen as to their location MODERATE DIFFICULTY
D. Variation of a marble popper game. Pop all bubbles which have skeletons. EASY
E. Variation of a matching puzzle. Using a hand symbol, arrange the thumb and fingers to match up with pictures of items. EASY
F. Variation of a swapping puzzle. Swap heads and bodies on figures to create creatures. EASY
AFER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Slide numbered tokens into the correct slots EASY
H. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move rings to create a picture to open a barrel. Moving one ring affects the others. EASY
I. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Move tiles to create a picture to open a lock. EASY
J. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle. Create a key by moving pieces into place. Use arrows to increase the size of the pieces, turn them over and move them. A rather unique puzzle. MODERATE DIFFICULTY
I recommend this game!
A dark prophecy threatens to destroy the city of Munich!
Overall rating
5
/
5
271 of 404 found this review helpful
ALL SIGNS PROPHESIZE THAT THIS GAME WILL ECLIPSE MANY OTHER GAMES
PostedOctober 15, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAs Dr. Frankenstein says “Three heads are better than one.” “Think” about all the brain power generated by the addition of two more heads to a body!”
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
FOUR CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Will this case lead to creation or destruction? It is up to you detective! As you arrive in Munich during an eclipse, a prophecy is in the midst of being fulfilled. During this eclipse a beast will awaken, the Wanderer, and unbeknown to you - you are also part of the prophecy and have the ability to control its outcome! I LOVE this game. The graphics are eerily dark and the characters are realistic. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. The HOP scenes are few in the demo and consist of a list of items, cryptic clues, and silhouette items.
There is a variety of puzzles in the demo which I found fairly easy with only one which is somewhat difficult. There are some multi-step puzzles in the demo, including a Super Puzzle. They consist of combination gear/sliding tile puzzle, matching puzzles, Simon says puzzles, maze puzzles, pipe puzzles and a very easy assembly puzzle. You also have the ability to reset the puzzles. There are quite a few collectibles as well (chimeras, tarot cards, morphing objects). The morphing objects are NOT part of the HOP scenes and all the collectibles are well camouflaged within the background.
This story should find you in Munich just in time for an Oktoberfest and should “eclipse” any of your prior cases! This should be quite a fright night for you! You will soon realize something is amiss when a stone stature of a chimera comes to life and people are turning up dead everywhere you go. Who are the Keepers of Prophecy and how do they fit into this case? You will need to release your inner beast to fight whatever is causing the fulfillment of this prophecy.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map is given to you at the start of the game
22 Achievements
Collect 19 Chimeras
Collect 27 Morphing objects:
Collect 13 Tarot cards
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and a Secret Room
22 Achievements
Collect 19 Chimeras
Collect 27 Morphing objects:
Collect 13 Tarot cards
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music and a Secret Room
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like
B. Cryptic clues.
C. Silhouette clues.
A. List of items to locate. Somewhat interactive and puzzle-like
B. Cryptic clues.
C. Silhouette clues.
PUZZLES: You are able to reset the puzzles while playing them.
A. Variation of a gear puzzle combined with a variation of a sliding tile puzzle. Interconnect gears to open a gate to the city. However you must move tiles out of the way in order to move the gears. 3X Increases in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY with each level.
B. Multiple-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Change the level of wine in bottles according to a diagram on a piece of paper. (2) Variation of Simon Says. Repeat the sounds made on the bottle. EASY
C. Variation of a Simon Says. Referring to clues on a scrap of paper, open a cash machine pressing specific buttons a certain amount of times. EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move books in a bookcase so that their spines create an occult symbol. EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Swap wings on an owl so that symmetrical wings are created. EASY
F. Super Puzzle. (1) Variation of a maze puzzle. Turn on lights by moving down paths until all lights and paths are lit. Lighting one light affects the others in the puzzle. (2) Variation of a pipes puzzle. Move rods one at a time until all rods are removed. Some rods block other rods and cannot be removed until they others are removed first. (3) Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate matching pairs (4). Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch segments of a picture until all pieces are in their correct locations. ALL ARE EASY
A. Variation of a gear puzzle combined with a variation of a sliding tile puzzle. Interconnect gears to open a gate to the city. However you must move tiles out of the way in order to move the gears. 3X Increases in difficulty EASY TO MODERATE DIFFICULTY with each level.
B. Multiple-step puzzle. (1) Variation of a matching puzzle. Change the level of wine in bottles according to a diagram on a piece of paper. (2) Variation of Simon Says. Repeat the sounds made on the bottle. EASY
C. Variation of a Simon Says. Referring to clues on a scrap of paper, open a cash machine pressing specific buttons a certain amount of times. EASY
D. Variation of a matching puzzle. Move books in a bookcase so that their spines create an occult symbol. EASY
E. Variation of an assembly puzzle. Swap wings on an owl so that symmetrical wings are created. EASY
F. Super Puzzle. (1) Variation of a maze puzzle. Turn on lights by moving down paths until all lights and paths are lit. Lighting one light affects the others in the puzzle. (2) Variation of a pipes puzzle. Move rods one at a time until all rods are removed. Some rods block other rods and cannot be removed until they others are removed first. (3) Variation of a matching puzzle. Locate matching pairs (4). Variation of a switch puzzle. Switch segments of a picture until all pieces are in their correct locations. ALL ARE EASY
I recommend this game!
Off the Record: The Final Interview Collector's Edition
A man is dying, and you’re the prime suspect!
Overall rating
5
/
5
210 of 290 found this review helpful
A WINNING “FINAL LAP” FOR A GREAT GAME SERIES SLATED TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE
PostedOctober 10, 2015
sunnyglow
fromRacing to get some projects completed, I am trying to stay one step “ahead of the stretch” to reach the “finish” line on time.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
EIPIX has produced an excellent departure game for it “final lap” of the Off the Record series. Canter back to 1952 England and the world of horse racing. As an investigative journalist interviewing a renowned horse breeder, Calvin Reedly, you find yourself drawn into a case involving blackmail, fraud and deception. This game is an excellent whodunit which will keep you guessing as to the culprits in the game. The graphics and video sequences are exquisite. I thought the HOP scenes were well-done, creative and innovative. Most of the HOP scenes are multiple-step involving a variety of different formats – rebus, cryptic clues, silhouette, and lists of items to locate with a puzzle-like twist and even a FROG scene. There are an equal number of HOP scenes and puzzles.
Most of the puzzles are very easy. They include variations of matching, manual dexterity, maze/pipe puzzle, and a moving tiles puzzle. The one puzzle I did enjoy the most was a mathematical/physics problem with getting horses to finish a race at the same time.
In their latest newsletter, EIPIX informed everyone that this would be the last game in the Off the Record series. This game is a nice farewell tribute to that series. You might want to jump on your horse and play this game before the series is put out to pasture. With the sale this weekend, it is well worth the discounted price.
AFTER THE DEMO: The next two chapters see you collecting more clues throughout the town as you try to overcome amnesia. Chapter 3 is short; however, Chapter 4 is very long. I did not completely finish Chapter 4. The puzzles again vary in difficulty from very easy to difficult. One of the puzzles I found a little challenging as well. There are an equal amount of puzzles and HOP scenes; however, I did not think the HOP scenes were as creative as in the demo.
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the option for a HOP error penalty if you wish
Hints 10 to 120 seconds Skips 10 to 400 seconds
There is the option for a HOP error penalty if you wish
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 43 Teapots,
Collect 17 Letters
Collect 6 Hats
16 Morphing objects
Strategy guide - 38 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music
Replay 17 HOP scenes and 20 puzzles
A tribute video to the series
16 Achievements
Collect 43 Teapots,
Collect 17 Letters
Collect 6 Hats
16 Morphing objects
Strategy guide - 38 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, video, music
Replay 17 HOP scenes and 20 puzzles
A tribute video to the series
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-GAMES
HOP SCENES:
A. Multiple-step. First locate international symbols for items encountered traveling. This is followed by a mini-jigsaw puzzle to piece together the map for the game. Finally, receive a cryptic clue to locate an inventory item.
B. Multiple- step. First locate 5 each of two items – dominoes and chess pieces, followed by rebus clues to identify items to be located. Finally, one cryptic clue is given to provide an inventory item.
C. FROG. Find pieces to create an inventory item.
D. Multiple-step. First, locate items with rebus clues to locate items followed by a series of cryptic clues to locate items. Finally locate items using silhouette clues.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Silhouette.
F. One cryptic clue followed by a list of items to locate, followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item.
G. Silhouette sequence followed by a cryptic clue to receive and inventory item
H. Rebus clues followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item
A. Multiple-step. First locate international symbols for items encountered traveling. This is followed by a mini-jigsaw puzzle to piece together the map for the game. Finally, receive a cryptic clue to locate an inventory item.
B. Multiple- step. First locate 5 each of two items – dominoes and chess pieces, followed by rebus clues to identify items to be located. Finally, one cryptic clue is given to provide an inventory item.
C. FROG. Find pieces to create an inventory item.
D. Multiple-step. First, locate items with rebus clues to locate items followed by a series of cryptic clues to locate items. Finally locate items using silhouette clues.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Silhouette.
F. One cryptic clue followed by a list of items to locate, followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item.
G. Silhouette sequence followed by a cryptic clue to receive and inventory item
H. Rebus clues followed by a cryptic clue to receive an inventory item
MINI-GAMES:
A. Multiple-step. First, play a variation of a matching puzzle going up a cliff following by a variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Avoid falling rocks by some quick maneuvering using arrows to veer right and left. EASY
B. A variation of a matching puzzle. Choose and combine disks to recreate 5 images on a dial. EASY
C. A variation of a combination maze/pipe puzzle. Use arrows to move a knob from top to bottom of a maze in which you must move interconnecting links to continue movement in the maze. You may need to backtrack some of your moves in order to get the links to move into place. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. A variation of a manual dexterity puzzle in driving a motor scooter. However, you DO NOT have to choose the direction while driving the motor scooter. The arrow and direction are given to you. There is really no challenge in this “puzzle.” BEYOND EASY
E. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rings to produce a picture of horses.
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place obstacles on a race track to regulate the varying speed of race horses to that they arrive together at the finish line. Place items along the path which slow down the speed of the horses. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a maze puzzle. Move colored arrows to boxes of the same color using white arrows to move the colored ones. MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. On a town diagram, place buildings into their correct locations. EASY
I. Locate the difference for symbols on wine barrels. EASY
J. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Move picture tiles to the correct locations to create a photo. EASY
K. Variation of a maze puzzle. Using a “homemade” stethoscope, (so funny) move an arrow to each of four points on a maze. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Multiple-step. First, play a variation of a matching puzzle going up a cliff following by a variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Avoid falling rocks by some quick maneuvering using arrows to veer right and left. EASY
B. A variation of a matching puzzle. Choose and combine disks to recreate 5 images on a dial. EASY
C. A variation of a combination maze/pipe puzzle. Use arrows to move a knob from top to bottom of a maze in which you must move interconnecting links to continue movement in the maze. You may need to backtrack some of your moves in order to get the links to move into place. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
D. A variation of a manual dexterity puzzle in driving a motor scooter. However, you DO NOT have to choose the direction while driving the motor scooter. The arrow and direction are given to you. There is really no challenge in this “puzzle.” BEYOND EASY
E. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rings to produce a picture of horses.
F. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Place obstacles on a race track to regulate the varying speed of race horses to that they arrive together at the finish line. Place items along the path which slow down the speed of the horses. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a maze puzzle. Move colored arrows to boxes of the same color using white arrows to move the colored ones. MODERATELY DIFFICULT TO DIFFICULT
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. On a town diagram, place buildings into their correct locations. EASY
I. Locate the difference for symbols on wine barrels. EASY
J. Variation of sliding tiles puzzle. Move picture tiles to the correct locations to create a photo. EASY
K. Variation of a maze puzzle. Using a “homemade” stethoscope, (so funny) move an arrow to each of four points on a maze. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: Threads of Destiny Collector's Edition
Can you free Jackie’s parents from their deadly fates?
Overall rating
5
/
5
172 of 236 found this review helpful
TEMPTING FATE BY GOING BACK AND FORTH IN TIME
PostedOctober 8, 2015
sunnyglow
fromTempting Fate by going back in time to relive some vacation time. However, this time I don’t think I will take a plane.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
BASED ON THE FIRST 4 CHAPTERS - 6 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
Can we change destiny and Fate? Auntie Luisa Gray returns in a sequel, going back in time in order to alter the past, attempting to save her niece Jackie’s parents. Will she succeed? Or does Fate have some surprises for our Auntie Gray? I LOVE this game series featuring the affection between Auntie Gray and her niece Jackie! This is a fairly well-done mystery sequel, and is consistent with the series. The graphics are colorful. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes, but both are well executed. The HOP scenes are varied with some multi-step ones. The HOP scenes consist of silhouette, story sequence, list of items to locate, and replacement of items back into scenes. After four chapters, I found very few HOP scenes.
I found most of the puzzles to be easy; however, I did find a couple which were a little more challenging. The puzzles are varied with variations of maze puzzles, matching puzzles, manual dexterity puzzles, moving tiles/lock puzzles, mechanical puzzles and mathematical puzzles. There is one multi-step puzzle in this game. My favorite was a puzzle in which you must place all items back into a cabinet with no remaining spaces. There are morphing objects throughout the game and they are not easy to see. You also collect portraits of the Gray family as well.
After the demo, the next chapter has only two HOP scenes and six mini-games. The mini-games are a little more difficult than in the demo. The fatalistic theme continues throughout this chapter as well. I did not see any significant changes between the demo and the actual game.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Custom
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
Hints 15 to 90 seconds Skips 15 to 90 seconds
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
18 Achievements
Collect 16 portraits of the Gray family.
Morphing objects: The amount of morphing objects is not disclosed in the demo
Strategy guide - 43 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
18 Achievements
Collect 16 portraits of the Gray family.
Morphing objects: The amount of morphing objects is not disclosed in the demo
Strategy guide - 43 pages
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers, music
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES:
HOP SCENES:
A. Story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 7 acorns.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 horseshoes and 5 dream catchers. Next, you receive two items to place onto boxes opening up to two lists of 3 items each to locate.
D. Silhouette.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Another story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
F. Replace items back into the HOP scene
G. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 hammer and 5 ballerinas. Next, you receive two items to place on boxes opening up two lists of items to locate
A. Story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
B. Mini-HOP scene. Locate 7 acorns.
C. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 horseshoes and 5 dream catchers. Next, you receive two items to place onto boxes opening up to two lists of 3 items each to locate.
D. Silhouette.
AFTER THE DEMO:
E. Another story sequence with items to be located highlighted in BOLD GREEN letters.
F. Replace items back into the HOP scene
G. Multi-step scene. First locate 5 hammer and 5 ballerinas. Next, you receive two items to place on boxes opening up two lists of items to locate
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a maze puzzle which is reminiscent of the Battle-ship game. Move an airplane from the top to the bottom uncovering one square at a time until you reach the bottom. As you uncover each square you will encounter traps which will send you back to the beginning. Try to reach the finish line within the allotted amount of moves given. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Compare a photo of the killer with the actual killer looking for four similarities between the photo and the person himself. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on parts of an owl to match up with those on a picture. EASY
D. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Bullseye! Center two balls into the green section of a bar to hit a set of keys. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the amount of spaces needed and in which direction to aid a crane arm to remove four boxes. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Multi-step puzzle. First a variation of matching. Find matching objects and remove them from a scene in a car garage. You must remove them in a specific order and nothing must be holding them in place so they cannot be removed. Second. Take the remaining objects form the scene and put them into a cabinet so that no item is left and every space is covered in the cabinet. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a mechanical puzzle. So awesome! Repair a screw gun/drill by following a schematic. EASY
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. Rearrange petals of flowers on a cabinet so they are all the same color. EASY
I. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Trace symbols to remove dark energy. EASY
J. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rods to position two dowels to make a connection with red buttons in order to unlock a door. Moving one rod affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
K. Variation of a matching puzzle. A combination of a HOP scenes and puzzle. Locate items in a storybook scene and replace them back into the scene in the correct locations. EASY
L. Variation of a mathematical/pipe puzzle. Move pipes in order to uncover numbers which must be pressed in order. EASY/MODERATELY DIFFICULT
A. Variation of a maze puzzle which is reminiscent of the Battle-ship game. Move an airplane from the top to the bottom uncovering one square at a time until you reach the bottom. As you uncover each square you will encounter traps which will send you back to the beginning. Try to reach the finish line within the allotted amount of moves given. EASY
B. Variation of a matching puzzle. Compare a photo of the killer with the actual killer looking for four similarities between the photo and the person himself. EASY
C. Variation of a matching puzzle. Click on parts of an owl to match up with those on a picture. EASY
D. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Bullseye! Center two balls into the green section of a bar to hit a set of keys. EASY
E. Variation of a mathematical puzzle. Calculate the amount of spaces needed and in which direction to aid a crane arm to remove four boxes. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
F. Multi-step puzzle. First a variation of matching. Find matching objects and remove them from a scene in a car garage. You must remove them in a specific order and nothing must be holding them in place so they cannot be removed. Second. Take the remaining objects form the scene and put them into a cabinet so that no item is left and every space is covered in the cabinet. EASY
AFTER THE DEMO:
G. Variation of a mechanical puzzle. So awesome! Repair a screw gun/drill by following a schematic. EASY
H. Variation of a matching puzzle. Rearrange petals of flowers on a cabinet so they are all the same color. EASY
I. Variation of a manual dexterity puzzle. Trace symbols to remove dark energy. EASY
J. Variation of a moving tiles puzzle. Move rods to position two dowels to make a connection with red buttons in order to unlock a door. Moving one rod affects the others. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
K. Variation of a matching puzzle. A combination of a HOP scenes and puzzle. Locate items in a storybook scene and replace them back into the scene in the correct locations. EASY
L. Variation of a mathematical/pipe puzzle. Move pipes in order to uncover numbers which must be pressed in order. EASY/MODERATELY DIFFICULT
I recommend this game!
Journey through time to an amazing land of dinosaurs and help the penguin meet unpredictable ancient creatures.
Overall rating
5
/
5
23 of 49 found this review helpful
A “TIMELY” ADVENTURE WITH OUR PENGUIN “TRAVELING” THROUGH THE LAND OF GRIDDLERS
PostedOctober 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromBack from a week of “traveling”, this game was a pleasant surprise. Having also been gone for quite a while, it was about “time” for our penguin to return.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Oh, Happy Day! Our “penguino” has returned with another Griddler (AKA O’Ekaki, Paint-by-Numbers, Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms or whatever you call them) puzzle game. After a lengthy absence from this site, I, for one, am glad to see him return with another fantastic griddler puzzle game! It is “timely” for me because I ran out these games to play some time ago. A BIG THANK you to BFG for a game in one of my favorite genres. This one is also from my favorite dev for this type of game, Match Games.
HOW TO PLAY: This is variety of a Sudoku puzzle. In this puzzle, create pictures by filling in squares in a grid. The grids in this game will vary in number from 5 x 5 to 20 x 20 if it is like the games of the past. Each side of the grid will have numbers for each line of squares indicating the amount of squares which are to be filled in for each line of squares. Squares are filled in where the squares intersect between the two sets of numbers on each side.
• Levels: Casual and Advanced. The advanced screen begins with a 10 x 10 grid. The casual version will begin with a simplistic 5 x 5 grid and have a tutorial as well.
• Colors: The game has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• Number of Levels and Griddlers: There are approximately 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
• Colors: The game has three (3) colored screens
• Autofill: There is autofill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• Number of Levels and Griddlers: There are approximately 100 griddlers - 20 levels with 5 griddlers for each level. The puzzle grids become larger and more difficult as you proceed in the game.
• Aids: You will receive aids in the game such as a pickaxe.
• Awards: You will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies based on the amount of mistakes you make. If you make too many mistakes, you must restart the puzzle
• Garden: As you complete a level you will receive an item to place in your “garden.”
An excellent colorful griddler game! This dev produces the best griddler of all the devs who produce these games for BFG. I highly recommend this game if you like Sudoku games or any type of mathematical games.
I recommend this game!
The arts-loving town of Everton has been overrun by sentient shadows. Race to escape before you're trapped in the darkness forever!
Overall rating
4
/
5
65 of 105 found this review helpful
SHADOW DANCING MY WAY THROUGH THIS GAME
PostedOctober 3, 2015
sunnyglow
fromWhere did I leave my shadow? I think it got lost at the airport. Maybe I can find another one in this game. Also missing a great CE to play as well.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
You are off to visit your old college friend, Ashley, a “radio superstar,” being stalked by “shadows” from the past. Being an investigator of the supernatural, you are there to “rush” to her defense and “shine the light of truth” on what is lurking behind those shadows. I like (not love) this game. I do like the puzzle-like aspect of the game which includes some mini-puzzles in both the inventory and HOP scenes. There is an equal amount of HOP scenes and mini-puzzles. The graphics and the VO’s are decent.
Most of the HOP scenes require sequential steps in locating items and the demo includes both silhouette and lists of items to locate. There are also mini-HOP scenes in search of a small number of one item. The mini-games are varied and include variations of jigsaw puzzles, sliding tiles puzzles, and in at least one instance you must locate and replace items back into the scenes (which is more like a HOP scene than a mini-game.)
Déjà vu? Didn’t BFG just offer a game similar to this? The game format is reminiscent of a previous game using a lantern to get rid of shadows. In this case, to use the lantern, you must untangle lines so that the lines do not intersect each other. By carrying all the lanterns in these games, maybe I can aspire to become the Town Crier at a historical village. I will await its presence as an SE. To me, it is a decent game but lacking the quality of a CE.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom
Hints 1 to 100 seconds Skips 1 to 100 random clicking in the game
Hints 1 to 100 seconds Skips 1 to 100 random clicking in the game
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 10 scene silhouettes to provide a story of the town
Receive a crystal to help get rid of the shadows. Every time you need to remove shadows, you must untangle lines so that none cross each other.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers. Replay of 12 HOP scenes and 12 mini-games
Map - Map is provided as you play the game
16 Achievements
Collect 10 scene silhouettes to provide a story of the town
Receive a crystal to help get rid of the shadows. Every time you need to remove shadows, you must untangle lines so that none cross each other.
Strategy guide
Usual wallpaper, artwork, screensavers. Replay of 12 HOP scenes and 12 mini-games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOP SCENES AND MINI-PUZZLES
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. There is a mini-puzzle within this HOP scene. Place bottles in order to create two pictures. Interactive and puzzle-like
B. Mini-HOP scenes. Locate and replace 10 stars into a lantern
C. List of items to locate. Again, it is interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be completed sequentially
D. Silhouette. Locate a specific number of items in silhouette. Using arrows, the HOP scene expands to include more scenery in which to search for items
A. List of items to locate. There is a mini-puzzle within this HOP scene. Place bottles in order to create two pictures. Interactive and puzzle-like
B. Mini-HOP scenes. Locate and replace 10 stars into a lantern
C. List of items to locate. Again, it is interactive and puzzle-like. Actions must be completed sequentially
D. Silhouette. Locate a specific number of items in silhouette. Using arrows, the HOP scene expands to include more scenery in which to search for items
MINI-GAMES:
A. Untangle lines so that no line crosses another line. You will do the same puzzle every time you need to use the lantern to get rid of shadows. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw puzzle. Using arrows – move puzzle pieces so they interconnect to create an emblem MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. Use switches to connect wires to fuses. EASY
D. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate colored tiles so that they create a pattern according to a schematic. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Locate and replace figures, placing them into their correct locations EASY
A. Untangle lines so that no line crosses another line. You will do the same puzzle every time you need to use the lantern to get rid of shadows. EASY
B. Variation of a jig saw puzzle. Using arrows – move puzzle pieces so they interconnect to create an emblem MODERATELY DIFFICULT
C. Use switches to connect wires to fuses. EASY
D. Variation of a sliding tiles puzzle. Rotate colored tiles so that they create a pattern according to a schematic. MODERATELY DIFFICULT
E. Locate and replace figures, placing them into their correct locations EASY
I recommend this game!
You’re called in to photograph a wedding, but what you really expose is murder.
Overall rating
4
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5
113 of 177 found this review helpful
A FAMILY ALBUM OF SECRETS “EXPOSED” AT A LESS THAN “PICTURE PERFECT” WEDDING
PostedSeptember 26, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAlways a bridesmaid, there is not a ghost’s chance of my ever exposing myself to the horrors of posing for all the photos at this wedding!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
4 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
As a photographer, get ready to “expose” some family secrets at a less than “picture” perfect wedding of Frank and Carol. With the mysterious death of Carol’s mother, her father’s sudden illness, her sister Martha’s jealousy and a ghostly presence in the house – you will find a family album of secrets being exposed as you finish up some family portraits. Set in the era of the 1950’s, the story line is a Jessica Fletcher (“Murder She Wrote”) type mystery.
The story is the best part of the game. It has a good whodunit theme which keeps you guessing. There are more HOP scenes than puzzles. There are a variety of them including matching, sentences, and silhouette. They are the best part of the game, somewhat creative and innovative in design. The puzzles are very easy and include variations of a slider puzzle, a mathematical puzzle, and developing a photo. I felt the graphics were lacking. They are one-dimensional and there are no VO’s. There is NO locking inventory. Extras include a camera to take photos (it blinks when you need to take a photo), 20 achievements, 30 haunted objects, and 16 hidden photos
Sorry, but this review is only based on the demo. There was nothing in the demo to incite me to purchase this lackluster game. It does not have the creative, innovative HOP scenes and puzzles nor the graphics of a 5-star CE game. I also got tired of taking all the photos required in this game. At times, I found the game “jerky” in movement. I became bored playing this game. Since I am preparing to leave on a much anticipated trip, I don’t have time for another game.
There is a nice sale today on CE games and it is well worth the discounted price. This game will appeal to some on this site. If you like the reruns of “Murder She Wrote” television show or love photography, this game may appeal to you. I almost expected Angela Lansbury to be in this game along with a Cabot Cove background. If you purchase this game – Enjoy!
LEVELS: Easy, Medium, Hard, Custom
Hints - 15 to 95 seconds. Skips - 15 to 95 seconds
Hints - 15 to 95 seconds. Skips - 15 to 95 seconds
INVENTORY: It is interactive and puzzle-like
GRAPHICS: I was not impressed with the graphics. No VO's for the characters. This is a must for CE games. The graphics are one-dimensional and stick-like. The game is very jerky in movement.
EXTRAS:
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
You receive a camera to take photos - It lights up when you are to take a photo of a scene
20 Achievements - It was difficult to count them
Collect 30 haunted objects
16 hidden photos to add to your attic gallery
Replay 10 HOP scenes and 10 mini-games
Usual art, music, wallpaper
Strategy guide
Map is provided at the beginning of the game
You receive a camera to take photos - It lights up when you are to take a photo of a scene
20 Achievements - It was difficult to count them
Collect 30 haunted objects
16 hidden photos to add to your attic gallery
Replay 10 HOP scenes and 10 mini-games
Usual art, music, wallpaper
Strategy guide
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE MINI-GAMES AND HOP SCENES:
HOP SCENES:
A. List of items to locate. Interactive and somewhat puzzle-like
B. Sentences with items highlighted in BOLD letters in photos.
C. Matching - Find pairs of related items
D. Silhouette items to locate
E. Looking through a keyhole find items which are in silhouette followed by sentences with items to be located highlighted in green
A. List of items to locate. Interactive and somewhat puzzle-like
B. Sentences with items highlighted in BOLD letters in photos.
C. Matching - Find pairs of related items
D. Silhouette items to locate
E. Looking through a keyhole find items which are in silhouette followed by sentences with items to be located highlighted in green
MINI-GAMES:
A. Variation of a slider puzzle. Move tiles into their correct locations by color and symbol. EASY
B. Develop a photo EASY
C. Going back to algebra class - a Mathematical puzzle - find values for 3 letters to open a lock EASY
A. Variation of a slider puzzle. Move tiles into their correct locations by color and symbol. EASY
B. Develop a photo EASY
C. Going back to algebra class - a Mathematical puzzle - find values for 3 letters to open a lock EASY
I recommend this game!