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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:821
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 27, 2025
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Big City Adventure: Barcelona
Nestled between the mountains and sun-soaked beaches, the vibrant and stylish city of Barcelona awaits you on your next Big City Adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
32 of 52 found this review helpful
A "BELL HOME-NATGE" (BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE IN CATALAN) TO MR. GAUDI'S CITY - BARCELONA
PostedMay 27, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking forward to returning to Barcelona and "sunny" days ahead at the beach!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I LOVE MR. GAUDI'S CITY (MY SECOND "HOME") AND THIS STRICTLY HOP GAME! To me, Barcelona is an artistic jewel and to me, the most beautiful city in Europe with a great climate! "Sunny" (of course) and beautiful! This game is a great way to be introduced to this fabulous city! This dev has upped their game in producing HOP games set in differing worldwide locales. This series is great for children as well as adults. They have included some interesting puzzle-like activities in addition to the HOP scenes The graphics are cartoonish which really do not portray the beauty of this fabulous city. The highlight of this city is, of course "La Familia Sagrada," a cathedral began in 1908 by Antoni Gaudi, which is STILL NOT completed and probably never will. I think this game should have begun with this church or the Park Güell. You collect coins to purchase additional hints. You are timed and are scored as well. You receive bonus points for finishing before time is over. You also collect 60 guitars. However, I AM NOT a HOP enthusiast! I found the items difficult to locate as well. I purchased because of its Barcelona theme.
This game brings back fond memories as an "intercambia" (exchange student) in Barcelona. So many fond memories from the beautiful beaches, the crazy Columbus statue pointing the WRONG DIRECTION to the New World, to the modern architecture, beautiful art (excellent Picasso museum), that crazy lobster statue near the beach, the tram cars, the aquarium, the Catalunya Formula One car race buzzing through the city in the summer, and of course, "mi familia intercamnbia" and "amigos" and "amis" from southern France. Watch out for those "invading Frenchies" in Barcelona! LOL Spanish is spoken but they have their own language, Catalan. Currently they are in the midst of a fight for independence from Spain as well!
From the small amount of time I played - EXCELLENT JOB devs in portraying Barcelona! AND THEIR SOCCER TEAM IS THE BEST IN SPAIN LOL!
Dark Parables: Queen of Sands Collector's Edition
Team up with the Red Riding Hood Sisters to defeat the nightmares!
Overall rating
5
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5
189 of 259 found this review helpful
THROUGH THE SANDS OF TIME A LONG AWAITED AWESOME "DREAM" GAME HAS ARRIVED
PostedMay 21, 2015
sunnyglow
fromThe Queen of Sands has lulled me ito sleep providing me a sweet dreeam about my dream vacation
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
THE FROG PRINCE HAS GIVEN US A FROG (FRAGMENTED OBJECT) GAME
As a detective arriving in France, you are off to help the Red Riding Hood Sisterhood in their investigation of a deadly mist creating nightmares. We have a little gem with the beautiful jewel-like graphics from Cup o' Tea stirred in with the creative genius of the Master Gamers. FROG lovers will rejoice - our Frog Prince has brought with him a series of HOP scenes which are FROGS along with HOP scenes are puzzle-like and interactive. The graphics create a beautiful fairy tale. The FROG fragments create opulent jewel-encrusted inventory items The puzzles are decent and storybook sequences create a puzzle-like HOP scenes used to narrate a story. The storyline is intriguing and the game has a nice pace. This will be an automatic purchase for me. I have been waiting for this game to come out!
EXTRA GOODIES:
Map - Get map as you play the game
Strategy guide
12 Achievements
Collect pieces to release a series of parables
Collect 39 Fleur de Lis
Collect Souvenirs
Usual Wallpaper, Music, Credits, HOP games
Strategy guide
12 Achievements
Collect pieces to release a series of parables
Collect 39 Fleur de Lis
Collect Souvenirs
Usual Wallpaper, Music, Credits, HOP games
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE GAME
Enter a land of living nightmares. A dark mist has invaded the kingdom bringing nightmares, apparitions and nasty beasts into the kingdom. You and the Red Riding Sisterhood work to solve this case. Who and what is behind all of this? The Queen of Sands which has the power for good deeds and to control dreams seems to be under the spell or in league with an evil Beast. As you traverse the countryside looking for clues, a kindly old woman gives you golden sand to help dispel the ominous atmosphere of the village As you investigate, you encounter monstrous apparitions and disappearances. What is behind all of this dark evil environment? And what about that "kindly old woman?" Remember in this game - appearances can be deceiving
LEVELS: LEVELS: Four
Casual, Hard, Insane, Customized. Hints range from 10 t0 120 seconds Skips range from 10 to 400 seconds
Casual, Hard, Insane, Customized. Hints range from 10 t0 120 seconds Skips range from 10 to 400 seconds
GRAPHICS : Combination of the beautiful gems and jewel laden FROG scenes from Our Cup o' Tea combined with the wonderful graphic realism from EIPIX. What a nice combination
HOP SCENES:
FROG scenes to complete inventory items
Interactive Storybook -locate and interact with the items found to tell a story. Can count as a puzzle and HOP scene both.
FROG scenes to complete inventory items
Interactive Storybook -locate and interact with the items found to tell a story. Can count as a puzzle and HOP scene both.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like
PUZZLES:
A. Switch puzzles using blades of a fan
B. Interactive storybook which is also a HOP scene as well
C. Sliding Tiles - match by symbol
D. Puzzle consisting of mini puzzles - Emblem which opens up three unique and different puzzles , - a maze, a moving tile puzzle, and a tanagram puzzle
A. Switch puzzles using blades of a fan
B. Interactive storybook which is also a HOP scene as well
C. Sliding Tiles - match by symbol
D. Puzzle consisting of mini puzzles - Emblem which opens up three unique and different puzzles , - a maze, a moving tile puzzle, and a tanagram puzzle
I recommend this game!
Detective Riddles: Sherlock's Heritage
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of the true detective! Solve all the villain's riddles! A True Detective Griddlers!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 31 found this review helpful
FILLING IN MY LIFE WITH THE X'S FROM PLAYING THIS GAME!
PostedMay 19, 2015
sunnyglow
fromCreating a picture of a perfect vacation by filling in the x's on the calendar until the fun begins
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I am always happy to get any nonogram games. I absolutely love this variation of Sudoku. However, I have been spoiled by the offerings of another dev, which provides auto-fill in and multiple screens of varying colors.
I also don't like the whole idea of collecting coins. This is pretty much a one screen - one color game - GREEN! And I don't think the other dev need to be "green" with envy about this game! There really is no storyline because it is pretty much just straight screen after screen of nonograms (AKA O"Ekakai, paint by numbers, pic-a-pix etc.) I will purchase because I love to play this game this type of game to focus on work-related issues and there are always work-related issues. LOL They are fun to play when you need to focus your thoughts.
I just can't give it five stars, however due to the fact there is a better dev which produces a much better product. Sorry!
I recommend this game!
Travel the world completing games of Mahjong that suit any taste.
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 46 found this review helpful
AWESOME AND BEAUTIFUL
PostedMay 18, 2015
sunnyglow
fromPlaying this beautiful game at the end of a hectic day. Quite relaxing!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I am new to this type of game. However, I am loving it and I absolutely enchanted with this one from the same dev who produces the O'Ekaki (nonogram) games. What a beautiful game. I collect masks as well - so naturally I was drawn to the whole Carnival atmosphere. I felt this game a little easier than others I have seen.
I must admit I am new to the whole Mah Jong genre. I really don't quite understand and have not learned all the nuances of this game. And, I am not even certain I am that "into it" yet. One thing I do not understand is why you must play each scene more than one time??? I think the last one I played you only played each scene once,
I played about 20 minutes and will purchase with a coupon. Nice game for me to focus my thoughts. Thanks BF. Hopefully a few more nonogram games will be forthcoming as well.
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: The Final Suspect Collector's Edition
There’s a corpse in your house, but who killed him?
Overall rating
5
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5
76 of 125 found this review helpful
A HOME SPUN MURDER MYSTERY WITH SOME HAND KNITTED SUSPENSE AND PRUNERS TO "WEED OUT" A TROUBLESOME STUDENT
PostedMay 16, 2015
sunnyglow
fromSleuthing in my kitchen for fingerprints or paw prints for some missing chocolate chip cookies. Was it my cat or did I suffer amnesia and eat them myself?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
!This time it's personal, Auntie Gray - you are the prime suspect in a murder case suffering from amnesia! We have a "homey" Jessica Fletcher type murder mystery complete with a hand knitted suspenseful storyline. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. The HOP scenes are creative - the puzzles are easy and there is an interactive inventory. You also collect evidence and place it into slots. The graphics are cartoon-like. The game is a warm and fuzzy "homey" production for those who like this type of game genre. After playing this demo, I wanted to knit my cat a scarf, sew up a new dress and make some oatmeal raisin cookies for my fellow coworkers. This is a well-crafted game but not for me. However, I highly recommend it. It is a well crafted game. However, I did enjoy some fun moments in this game - especially the dancing frog in one of the puzzles - LOL
5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. I counted 20 Achievements but it was difficult to ascertain
B. Morphing objects (I could not find the number)
C. Collect Mosaic pieces for 4 puzzles
D. Map is provided at beginning of the game
E. Concept Art, Music, Wallpaper
A. I counted 20 Achievements but it was difficult to ascertain
B. Morphing objects (I could not find the number)
C. Collect Mosaic pieces for 4 puzzles
D. Map is provided at beginning of the game
E. Concept Art, Music, Wallpaper
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WHO WANT MORE INFO ON THE GAME:
It is Auntie to the rescue in a game reminiscent of "Murder She Wrote.'" You are involved in the murder of Howard Kelly, a student. He was killed with pruners (well that one way to" weed" out a troublesome student!) You suffered a concussion and don't remember anything about the incident. Apparently a student, Howard, broke into your house and you defended yourself, resulting in his death. Luckily your niece is there to give you a needed hand in this case Not only being a connoisseur "cat woman" , it seems you are an expert in Time Travel as well. Howard's ghost is haunting you wondering why you killed him. But did you actually kill him? You keep reliving the crime with flashbacks. Why was Howard there in the first place? What was he looking for? As your memory begins to return with the collection of items involved in the evidence, you begin to worry you may have actually killed him! And how does your college-aged niece fit into this as well?
LEVELS: Four - Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, Customized
The hint and skip recharge range from 15 to 90 seconds
The hint and skip recharge range from 15 to 90 seconds
GRAPHICS: The graphics are bright, colorful and cartoon-like.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like.
You collect evidence as evidenced by 5 slots at the beginning for items you must collect to further the case.
HOP SCENE: Innovative and puzzle-like. There were not many in this game. The HOP scenes are varied - silhouette junk piles; matching part of items to remove it from the list; locating a number of the same item.
FAVORITE HOP SCENE - Finding items for a bas relief followed by matching up two items used by a fairy tale character.
PUZZLES: Fairly light and easy breezy. In the demo I encountered: Variations of jig saw puzzles; lock pick puzzle; figuring out a number code; assembly puzzles, matching, Match 3 game, moving parts of an object to correct location, a puzzle with a series of mini-puzzles which must be solved in sequence. Very awesome!
FAVORITE PUZZLES: JUST FOR FUN!
A. Yeah! A fish race. Manipulate your fishies so that in fairness they all arrive at the same time (We don't want any ONE fish finishing before the others. How unfair to the slacker fish!)
B. Remember the "Fish Pond" at the carnival? Catch fish with a frog (Actually if you listen to music - the frog dances in time to it) Your choice of "muzac" - I chose techno. It was so much fun to watch the frog boogie on down to the music!
A. Yeah! A fish race. Manipulate your fishies so that in fairness they all arrive at the same time (We don't want any ONE fish finishing before the others. How unfair to the slacker fish!)
B. Remember the "Fish Pond" at the carnival? Catch fish with a frog (Actually if you listen to music - the frog dances in time to it) Your choice of "muzac" - I chose techno. It was so much fun to watch the frog boogie on down to the music!
FUNNIEST PUZZLE: Using a "hand sewing" needle for a sewing machine (LOL) to sew some sails following a pattern line. I guess I will try a "hand sewing" needle next time I need a stitch in time on my sewing machine.
I recommend this game!
Sable Maze: Twelve Fears Collector's Edition
Your daughter's lost in the Maze of Fears, but you'll face more than her disappearance if you dare to enter.
Overall rating
5
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5
153 of 218 found this review helpful
YOU MAY DEVELOP "VIDIGAMEAPHOBIA" (FEAR OF VIDEO GAMES) BY BEING TRAPPED BY THE MAZE OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL GAME
PostedMay 14, 2015
sunnyglow
fromSuffering from "Cleithrophobia" (fear of being trapped) in this game with a madman.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
What do you fear? You better not show it around this game. Some madman is watching your every move and sending you messages as you maneuver into a carnival's Maze of Fears. This is a masterly crafted puzzle-intense game. The story is excellent weaving you through a maze of puzzles and illusions. The graphics are cartoonish - expected in a carnival setting. The HOP scenes are sequential and puzzle-like; the puzzles are numerous and varied ranging from easy to difficult. There is a Match 3 game in lieu of the HOP scenes. Saving both you and your daughter in this game is an amulet, when charged, alleviates the build-up of fear! Everything in this game including the HOP scenes and puzzles are maze-like. Get ready for a small fright fest with some twists and turns in the storyline! A PUZZLE-LOVER'S DELIGHT! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME WHICH MERITS MORE THAN 5 STARS! THIS WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC PURCHASE FOR ME!
Just remember as you traverse this game - "The only thing you need to fear is fear itself."
EXTRA GOODIES:
Map - Get the map as you play the game
Strategy guide
Phone providing you messages about "Fear" from a creepy madman
Collect Fears to place on a Fear Board
Amulet to dispel fears - recharged by collecting fear amulets
18 Achievements
Extras such as Bonus game, Wallpaper, Concept Art, Mini games, Music and Collections
Strategy guide
Phone providing you messages about "Fear" from a creepy madman
Collect Fears to place on a Fear Board
Amulet to dispel fears - recharged by collecting fear amulets
18 Achievements
Extras such as Bonus game, Wallpaper, Concept Art, Mini games, Music and Collections
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FOR THOSE WANT MORE INFO ON THE GAME
You play "Dad to the rescue" of your rebellious teen daughter, Amber. She has entered the Maze of Fears without your consent having a "free ticket." Some mad man is playing on her fears - driving her into a maze of sheer terror from which she may not return. This game is filled with a roller coaster ride of mazes and more mazes. You and your daughter will relive a series of other people's fears in a sequence of stories. Behind all of this is a story is about a man who wanted to help people, creating a device to fight fears. He created a device to dispel fears, but needed an assistant. Why? Who was his assistant and what happened to both he and his assistant? You keep getting messages from some creepy stalker concerning "fear" itself. It seems you will travel to different laboratories to experience different phobias and the incidences which create them. Be warned - this game may be dangerous to your psyche.
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom Penalties for overclicking
Hints and Skips - 1 to 100 seconds or you can turn it off
Hints and Skips - 1 to 100 seconds or you can turn it off
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like with mini puzzles throughout
GRAPHICS : Cartoon-like befitting a carnival theme. Muted colors
HOP SCENES: Puzzle like and all the same (at least in the demo). Interactive and sequential. Locate one item to use in the scene to get another item which you will use to locate the next item to interact in the scene until you have finished the list and get an inventory item.
PUZZLES: Yeah! A puzzle lovers delight! There are so many puzzles - just in the demo - I would need a page to list all of them! It is puzzle intense which is to be expected in a psychological thriller. You have a choice of a Match 3 game instead of the HOP scenes. They are both very nicely executed. I couldn't decide which to play. Loved both! The puzzles range from easy to difficult. Most of the puzzles are designed on the concept of mazes.
Types of puzzles from just the demo: a variation of maze puzzles, sliding tile puzzles; rotating ring puzzles; storybook silhouette puzzles; moving tile puzzles; a unique map puzzle; a switch puzzle.
FAVORITE PUZZLE: Variation of a chessboard puzzle - playing against the computer to collect the most squares on a chessboard.
Good work devs! You have correctly used "electrical tape" and not duct tape to fix your electrical cords. You have made some adhesive company very happy with your choice! LOL
I recommend this game!
Mahjong Detective: The Stolen Love
Join Margaret to complete mahjong puzzles, help her get rid of the family curse and find her stolen love!
Overall rating
5
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5
34 of 54 found this review helpful
RIDING A LEARNING CURVE IIN THE ADVENTURELAND OF DISCOVERING A NEW GAME
PostedMay 12, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIn the midst of a brain storm trying to funnel ideas into action
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I am new to this type of game. This is a trial for rme to see if I actually "like" this type of game. I became rather interested in Mah Jong when I played a HOP game which offered this as an option to the HOP scenes. So, to me, nothing is boring as yet. But then again, being a newbie, I have no idea as yet as to what this game entails. I am in a learning curve, so to speak. I see others , including some of the top reviewers on this site, do not like this game - so I guess this is NOT the "best" game for me to play on my first venture into the world of Mah Jong.
Why am I venturing into the mystical world of Mah Jong? When I become completely absorbed in a project with major storms arising in my brain, I need to focus and become centered and this game seems to have the same effect as the O'Ekaki games. I am not certain if I will play many more of these - but I am experimenting to see if actually "like" this type of game. You are scored and get coins as you play for all the great achievements you acquire. Personally, I don't care about the achievements offered. I just like to play a game to play a game If it helps me focus and helps collect my thoughts to solve problems and create solutions - I am all for it. I will give it top billing because so far it is all so new and exciting to me. But - don't get your hopes up - I get bored pretty easily.
I recommend this game!
In this reality TV show, find out if a series of mishaps is the result of cheating competitors or something really beyond this world.
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 55 found this review helpful
NANCY DREW TRIES TO "METTLE" IN A CRIME SCENE IN THIS "CAMPY" GAME
PostedMay 11, 2015
sunnyglow
fromAnxiously awaiting to play a Nancy Drew game - so excited!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
BASED ON COMPLETING THE ENTIRE GAME
It's up to you and Nancy Drew to solve a murder mystery concerning a "reality" type game show set in New Zealand. I played this game a year ago when it was first released. As a member of the Nancy Drew fan club, I found it to be an "okay" adventure game but not one of their best. There are no HOP scenes - this is a game full of nerve racking puzzles - some of which are timed as well. I found this game trifle tedious. I didn't care the storyline in this puzzle. I also got tired of venturing from camp site to camp site in this game. THERE IS NO TRANSPORTIVE MAP IN THESE GAMES! But generally, this is a great game for "tweenies" to get their feet wet into the world of gaming plus may foster an interest in reading as well. Nancy Drew books still make great reading even if they are slightly dated.
You have the choice between Junior and Senior detective levels. The Junior level provides a list of tasks to perform. There are some "classic" puzzles which show up in almost every Nancy Drew game and there are some of those as well. Of course, one of Nancy's friends is always around to give you a hint or two. I was slightly annoyed and rather surprised by the stereotypical portrayal of one of the characters in this game whose portrayal as "ditzy and clueless" degrading to some women. I contacted them concerning this and hopefully in the future they will provide gaming with ALL characters as "intelligent and successful" women. In turn, they provide good role models for impressionable young women. But other than that - it is pretty much a standard run-of-the-mill Nancy Drew game.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Train: Frozen in Time Collector's Edition
Thieves have stolen Charon's most powerful artifact: watches that can stop time. Now only you stand in their way.
Overall rating
5
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5
106 of 169 found this review helpful
TIME JUST SEEMS TO STAND STILL WHILE PLAYNG THIS GAME
PostedMay 9, 2015
sunnyglow
fromJust in time! Instead of purchasing the Apple Watch, I am purchasing this awesome chronometer so I can work and play all at the same time.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
All aboard! Hurry! - check your "pocket watch" so you don't miss the Haunted Express where you interact and "watch pockets" of time stand still. There are the usual 4 levels of play; an inventory which is puzzle-like; graphics which are somewhat cartoonish and colorful with one-dimensional characters; HOP scenes which are somewhat varied in theme but not puzzle-like - two in the demo are junk piles; puzzles which range from easy to average difficulty ; and a storyline which I feel is intriguing and unique. You collect butterflies and there are morphing objects. The game is easy to maneuver. The demo is very short; you finish the demo with 20% of the game completed. From what I have played so far, this seems to be a nice-and-easy 5 star game on the lower end of 5 stars. It is a "fun" but not stellar game to while away the hours.
EXTRAS:
Map - Map is provided as you begin the game
Collect 47 butterflies - how awesome - which act as pieces for a jigsaw puzzle into a stain glass window
Chronometer which stops time
26 Achievements which include 21 mini games and 20 HOP scenes
17 Morphing objects which are secret jewels for a heart pendant
Strategy guide
Music and Wallpapers
Provides a the percentage of the game you have completed
Collect 47 butterflies - how awesome - which act as pieces for a jigsaw puzzle into a stain glass window
Chronometer which stops time
26 Achievements which include 21 mini games and 20 HOP scenes
17 Morphing objects which are secret jewels for a heart pendant
Strategy guide
Music and Wallpapers
Provides a the percentage of the game you have completed
With an excellent sale this weekend, I will purchase this game.
HERE ARE MORE DETAILS (SPOILERS) FROM THE VERY SHORT DEMO
You play Olivia whose husband Daniel is working for Charon, Lord of the Underworld., Not being able to leave his ethereal train to enter the mortal world, he has your husband seek out and capture criminals who are searching for objects which alter reality. In the latest case, an evil woman, Katherine, with the help of her accomplice, Slyboots, has stolen chronometers - watches which stop time. She has kidnapped your husband to prevent him from stopping her dastardly plan to use the watches to rule the world. You and your husband must work together to stop this duo from their evil plan. Along the way you will uncover "time bubbles," which are remnants of the use of the chronometers to stop time. You need to clear the world of these bubbles and hopefully with the help of a little watchmaker, Adam, you will return the world to it normal existence and continue with a smooth train ride.
LEVELS: 4 - Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom - Rapid Selection penalty - Hints range from 0 to 99 seconds and skips from 0 to 199 seconds with the ability to turn them off as well
INVENTORY: Puzzle-like and interactive and to me, the best part of the game.
GRAPHICS : Cartoonish and one dimensional. The movements by the characters seemed jerky to me.
HOP SCENES: Somewhat varied but most are junk piles with no puzzle-like activity. The same location was used twice in the demo with a list of items to locate. Items very to locate
BEST HOP SCENE TO ME: A chronometer which stops time and allows you play HOP scenes to find items which have been frozen in motion. To me, rather awesome!
The others consist of finding items from a list uncovering jigsaw pieces, Silhouette, Mini HOP scenes replacing items to correct locations
BEST HOP SCENE TO ME: A chronometer which stops time and allows you play HOP scenes to find items which have been frozen in motion. To me, rather awesome!
The others consist of finding items from a list uncovering jigsaw pieces, Silhouette, Mini HOP scenes replacing items to correct locations
PUZZLES: These vary from very easy to somewhat average in difficulty. I found none terribly difficult
A. Variation of a tile puzzle moving objects to proper locations
B. Balancing weights on a scale
C. Easy variations of sequence puzzles with illustrated directions - two in the demo
D. A variation of moving dials to they match up - this time clock hands.
E. Matching. Opening up clocks to match up crystals
A. Variation of a tile puzzle moving objects to proper locations
B. Balancing weights on a scale
C. Easy variations of sequence puzzles with illustrated directions - two in the demo
D. A variation of moving dials to they match up - this time clock hands.
E. Matching. Opening up clocks to match up crystals
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Dark Wishes Collector's Edition
Restore the threads of Fate, before they cause a disaster!
Overall rating
5
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5
80 of 112 found this review helpful
A GAME WHICH WEAVES A "THREAD" OF SUSPENSE
PostedMay 7, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLooking for the Three Fates to weave me a new party dress . Hopefully these new "threads" will find me at Roberto's and Lucia's "dream" wedding
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Holy Machiavelli! We travel to Florence where a set of star-crossed lovers, Lucia and Roberto, are in entrapped in the machinations of some evil scheme in a story with multiple thread winding its way around Florence. The graphics are beautiful with muted colors; there are four levels of play, the HOP scenes I encountered in the demo consisted of mini puzzles to fuel a magical orb and two scenes with silhouettes followed by a list of items to locate resulting in an inventory item. The puzzles ranged from ridiculously easy to those which had the choice of casual and hard settings. The storyline is engaging; however, with subplots which are interwoven together. This is a good offering from this dev and much better than their last game. No helpers in this game but a flock of pigeons await you to furnish your pigeon house. Well - at least they can carry "messages" for you if the internet goes down.
RATING: An average CE. Decent - not stellar. Easy to maneuver. 5 star game on the lower end of 5 stars.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (AKA SPOILERS) FROM THE SHORT DEMO:
In a story with multiple threads, you play the Professor of Mages trying save two of your former students, Roberto and Lucia. It seems that Lucia is being framed for the murder of her fiancé, Roberto on the eve of their wedding. (I guess that is one of the 50 ways to get rid of your lover). However, is he really dead? Seemingly he has just disappeared. Going through a magical portal, you arrive in Florence on the eve of Lucia´s execution. Poor Lucia - What a wedding present - instead of a ring and a crowd out for a wedding feast - she gets an axe and a crowd out for her head! The Three Fates which spin the Thread of Life relating to the fate of man appear to you indicating that if Lucia is killed, the whole balance of power will be changed and not for the good. They are counting on you to locate the stolen Philosopher's Stone so that evil can be vanquished and those who are good can have their dreams come true. But that is NOT going to be easy. The creepy dwarf is back in this sequel. As he weaves his way around Florence, he is one step ahead of you. It seems his sneaky, grunting self is behind some of the mischief in this story. Also intertwined in this story is another thread concerning the Inquisitor who convinces you he is on your side. But is he? Why does he want you to help him save Lucia when he out to commit the bloody deed - or does he actually want to save Lucia? And how does the character of St. Germaine figure into this story? Somehow the story of St. Germaine has a familiar "ring" to it. Good luck in this game. All the threads of this game have my mind "spinning."
LEVELS: Casual, Advanced, Hard, Custom Hints and Skips 5 range from seconds to 200 seconds. There is an optional ability to be penalized for misclicks
GRAPHICS : Realistic, sharp imaging and nicely done.
HOP SCENES: I found only 3 in the demo and some mini HOP scenes.
A. Cryptic clues. As you use a magic orb to collect energy which you collect by playing mini-HOP scenes with clues to the items
B. Silhouette . Find fleur de lis symbols each of which opens up a list of items to locate in the puzzle. Finding each of the items locates pieces of an inventory item. Same scene used twice in the demo
LOL Press the hog's nose for "good luck" and he squeals - So cool!
C. Matching. Matching items to find parts of an inventory item
A. Cryptic clues. As you use a magic orb to collect energy which you collect by playing mini-HOP scenes with clues to the items
B. Silhouette . Find fleur de lis symbols each of which opens up a list of items to locate in the puzzle. Finding each of the items locates pieces of an inventory item. Same scene used twice in the demo
LOL Press the hog's nose for "good luck" and he squeals - So cool!
C. Matching. Matching items to find parts of an inventory item
PUZZLES: Not many provided in the demo. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes. Some of the puzzles allow you to choose between "casual" and "hard" modes. In the demo I found only 5 puzzles.
A. Create a useful item from pieces in a variation of a jigsaw puzzle
B. Variations of a tile and jigsaw puzzles - theme related
C. Phase of the moon puzzle - placing them in correct order - Beyond easy - pieces light up as you place them in correct locations
D. Moving objects into their correct locations.
A. Create a useful item from pieces in a variation of a jigsaw puzzle
B. Variations of a tile and jigsaw puzzles - theme related
C. Phase of the moon puzzle - placing them in correct order - Beyond easy - pieces light up as you place them in correct locations
D. Moving objects into their correct locations.
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Map - Is provided as you play the game
B. Strategy Guide
C. Orb to help in your quest to dispel negative energy
D. 18 Achievements if I counted right BUT I AM NOT CERTAIN. VERY DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN
E. Collect different types of pigeons - they wanted to get rid of them from the city SO THEY JUST GAVE THEM TO YOU TO COLLECT! HOWEVER, THEY CAN TAKE "MESSAGES " FOR YOU.
F. Usual extras - Music, Art. Wallpaper, Screen savers, Photos, Movies and more HOP puzzles
B. Strategy Guide
C. Orb to help in your quest to dispel negative energy
D. 18 Achievements if I counted right BUT I AM NOT CERTAIN. VERY DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN
E. Collect different types of pigeons - they wanted to get rid of them from the city SO THEY JUST GAVE THEM TO YOU TO COLLECT! HOWEVER, THEY CAN TAKE "MESSAGES " FOR YOU.
F. Usual extras - Music, Art. Wallpaper, Screen savers, Photos, Movies and more HOP puzzles
I recommend this game!