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- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:815
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 25, 2025
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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!
Rite of Passage: The Lost Tides Collector's Edition
Why has the Everlast returned after twenty years at sea?
Overall rating
5
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5
149 of 199 found this review helpful
A "FUN"TASTIC FISH TALE ATTACHED TO A MERMAID WITH AN ATTITUDE - BASED ON THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME
PostedMay 2, 2015
sunnyglow
fromLonely and dismayed in the Land of Forgotten work washed ashore on my desk with no one listening to this siren's song for help.
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 Mad Hatter has given us a briny fish tale - a mermaid with an attitude - a beautiful siren who likes to do more than break a few hearts - she takes out whole ships as well! To me, this is a beautifully crafted puzzle-intense game with an innovative story about mermaids with a little "operatic?" libretto by a siren. The inventory is puzzle-like. The HOP scenes don't have the variation as in other games - most are locating items in theme-based HOP scenes which uncovers pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle. There are more puzzles than HOP scenes The puzzles are creative, innovative and many are mechanically based. I love this game and purchased it immediately. This game "sang" to me with the first glimpse of the mermaid with the attitude! (Actually the featured song will probably never make the charts - but a creative touch and I liked the tune). Yeah! After the demo - the game becomes "creepier" and is even better with very creepy "muzac! "
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (AKA SPOILERS) FROM THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF THE ACTUAL GAME: DANGER! - SAIL CAREFULLY THROUGH THE DANGEROUS WATERS OF THIS REVIEW. THIS SIREN'S SONG IS SINGING KNOWLEDGE WHICH WILL BE MUSIC TO THE EARS OF SOME AND CAUSE OTHERS TO BECOME DASHED UPON THE ROCKS LEARNING FACTS ABOUT THIS GAME.
While on a cruise, your mother and father were lost at sea in a ship- the Everlast - which disappeared into the clouds. However, you and your brother survived. As you cast away your sadness tied up in a toy boat along with your father's compass, you suddenly see the same ship reappear. Are your parents possibly alive and aboard the ship? Reaching the ship, you soon learn that you will need all your strength to battle the evil which has possessed you mother and father. Behind all of this mystery is the legend of vengeful mermaids looking for souls of lives they can ruin, leaving their victims lonely and dismayed in the Land of the Forgotten from which no one returns. Our Mad Hatter sings quite a siren's song in this seafaring journey of a game
LEVELS: Calm Seas, Gale, Hurricane, Custom Hints and Skips range from 15 to 90 seconds. No penalty for misclicks in HOP scenes.
GRAPHICS : Realistic, sharp imaging and nicely done.
INVENTORY Interactive and puzzle-like
HOP SCENES: Interactive theme-related junk piles As you locate pieces, you uncover pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle which give you an inventory item.
THE BEST HOP SCENE TO ME: Searching for and matching parts from a blueprint for a glider. Locate various items needed by several HOP scenes and puzzles. As an aside - this is an activity "sis" could probably do this herself without the help of her "big" brother. Girls can do more than become " singing sirens." LOL
THE BEST HOP SCENE TO ME: Searching for and matching parts from a blueprint for a glider. Locate various items needed by several HOP scenes and puzzles. As an aside - this is an activity "sis" could probably do this herself without the help of her "big" brother. Girls can do more than become " singing sirens." LOL
PUZZLES: The puzzles are varied in difficulty and content and I found TWO FAVORITES:
A. Matching. Three from the first 3 chapters involved locating cards then placing them in correct sequence and matching symbols to open a door (a little more complex) as the symbols are similar to each other and later on a drawer
B. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle grouping similar items together and then placing them into the correct slots
C. Storybook sequence - variation of jigsaw/tile puzzles
D. Maneuvering objects into correct locations and gauging bars to hit a target and collect items. Later in the game, maneuvering arrows to open a port window on the ship
E. FIRST AWESOME PUZZLE: Variation of a mirror positioning puzzles to light up all mirrors to wake up a sleeper. Use mirrors to move furniture. Quite innovative devs!
F SECOND AWESOME PUZZLE - FIGURING OUT WHAT ACTIONS TO TAKE IN A MULTI-TASK PUZZLE AND DECIDING WHAT IN WHAT ORDER TO PERFORM THEM. LOVIN' IT DEVS!
G. Lock pick puzzle
A. Matching. Three from the first 3 chapters involved locating cards then placing them in correct sequence and matching symbols to open a door (a little more complex) as the symbols are similar to each other and later on a drawer
B. Variation of a jigsaw puzzle grouping similar items together and then placing them into the correct slots
C. Storybook sequence - variation of jigsaw/tile puzzles
D. Maneuvering objects into correct locations and gauging bars to hit a target and collect items. Later in the game, maneuvering arrows to open a port window on the ship
E. FIRST AWESOME PUZZLE: Variation of a mirror positioning puzzles to light up all mirrors to wake up a sleeper. Use mirrors to move furniture. Quite innovative devs!
F SECOND AWESOME PUZZLE - FIGURING OUT WHAT ACTIONS TO TAKE IN A MULTI-TASK PUZZLE AND DECIDING WHAT IN WHAT ORDER TO PERFORM THEM. LOVIN' IT DEVS!
G. Lock pick puzzle
EXTRA GOODIES:
NICE LENGTH GAME - 5 CHAPTERS PLUS A BONUS CHAPTER
A. Map - Get map as you play the game
B. Timer - You are timed in how long it takes to play the game
C. Collect 37 Seashells to complete a jigsaw puzzle
D. Collect 37 more items in the Bonus Chapter Treasure Hunt
E. 13 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
F. Strategy Guide
G. Keeps track of time played in the game
H. Compass which is used to eliminate negative energy. A little gimmicky and to me the WORST PART OF THE GAME
B. Timer - You are timed in how long it takes to play the game
C. Collect 37 Seashells to complete a jigsaw puzzle
D. Collect 37 more items in the Bonus Chapter Treasure Hunt
E. 13 Morphing objects in the HOP scenes
F. Strategy Guide
G. Keeps track of time played in the game
H. Compass which is used to eliminate negative energy. A little gimmicky and to me the WORST PART OF THE GAME
A BIG THANK YOU to Mad Hatter for adding to my ever growing list for duct tape - fixing a fishing rod. I am not certain if duct tape would exert enough strength to hold the rod together, but it is a good effort by the dev to "think outside the "tackle box."
I recommend this game!
Amaranthine Voyage: The Obsidian Book Collector's Edition
Enter the role of Eve Glover, one of the best CCPP's agents, sent to investigate the lack of radio communication from your scientific team on Iceland, researching harmonium radiation.
Overall rating
5
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5
95 of 146 found this review helpful
ZIPLINING AND SCHUSSING THROUGH ICELAND IN A GAMING EXPEDITION TO SAVE THE WORLD
PostedApril 30, 2015
sunnyglow
fromSearching the internet hoping to purchase the miracle product "Harmonium" for a quick energy boost, cleanser and fix-it for everything in my home
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Word, Mahjong, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It is 1953 and you are on a quest to save the world in a lackluster game by the Master Gamers. This is a puzzle-bound expedition with an interactive puzzle-like inventory with varied, innovative and creative HOP scenes. However, this expedition gets a little bogged down with some of the main puzzles - to me, most were WAY TOO EASY (in one - just clicking buttons to solve it) although there were some which were of average difficulty. I felt the puzzles were not as innovative as in other games by this dev. The storyline and graphics are decent but not as well-done as their other games. To me the Harmonium Collector you receive in your quest to save the universe is a trifle gimmicky. This little Norse trek did not spark enough interest for me to purchase this game. The demo is VERY SHORT (it ends without entering the alternative worlds) and probably not indicative of the complete game. However, I found the demo a little tedious lacking the creativity and innovation we have come to expect from this dev. From the demo, this is a decent game, just not a stellar one. Still, this game is far better than the best from other devs.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS (AKA SPOILERS) FROM THE DEMO: DANGER! - "¡SPOILERS AHEAD!" - TRAVERSE CAREFULLY THROUGH THE WINDING TRAIL OF THIS REVIEW AS THIS HIDDEN PORTAL IS FULL OF GAMING KNOWLEDGE WHICH MAY SPOIL OR ENHANCE YOUR EXPEDITION.
Sarah Bennett, physicist, has been investigating "Harmonium," an energy source which binds the entire universe. Wanting to capture as much of this energy as possible, she treks to Iceland, which has the largest amount in the world. However, she is kidnapped by the dastardly Dr. Schroder who plans to use the "Harmonium" for her nefarious plans! You must collect this harmonium with an otherworldly device which will help fix, clean and phase items, and escort you to other worlds. Entering the first portal, you are greeted by an alchemist who informs you that this evildoer is actually after the Obsidian Book!
LEVELS: Four
Casual, Expert, Insane, Customized. There is the option of penalties for HOP scenes
Hints range from 10 t0 120 seconds Skips range from 10 to 400 seconds
Casual, Expert, Insane, Customized. There is the option of penalties for HOP scenes
Hints range from 10 t0 120 seconds Skips range from 10 to 400 seconds
GRAPHICS: Realistic but a little grainy and not as clear as other games.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like with numerous mini-puzzles within the inventory
HOP SCENES: FAIRLY WELL DONE. Theme - based. Varied with each HOP scene - each one slightly different from the previous one.
A Junk piles containing a series of mini-HOP scenes
B. Silhouettes used to locate items which in turn are used in the HOP scene sequentailly. One of the best HOP scenes to me.
C. Locating a specific amount of an item which opens up a list of other items to locate.
D. MY PERSONAL FAVORITE - REBUS CLUES USED TO LOCATE ITEMS
A Junk piles containing a series of mini-HOP scenes
B. Silhouettes used to locate items which in turn are used in the HOP scene sequentailly. One of the best HOP scenes to me.
C. Locating a specific amount of an item which opens up a list of other items to locate.
D. MY PERSONAL FAVORITE - REBUS CLUES USED TO LOCATE ITEMS
PUZZLES: WEAKEST PART OF THE GAME. MOST ARE BEYOND EASY
A. Matching symbols - used twice in the demo
B. BEST PUZZLE TO ME - Circuit puzzle variation of a puzzle in which you cannot cross lines followed by a variation of matching up the ends of items (transistors) together
C. Locating correct symbols to open a chest BASICALLY JUST GIVEN TO YOU
D. WORST PUZZLE TO ME - Pressing symbols in correct order. Absurdly easy. All you need to do is just "click" without any thinking involved
E. Take aim- align a target to shoot an arrow
A. Matching symbols - used twice in the demo
B. BEST PUZZLE TO ME - Circuit puzzle variation of a puzzle in which you cannot cross lines followed by a variation of matching up the ends of items (transistors) together
C. Locating correct symbols to open a chest BASICALLY JUST GIVEN TO YOU
D. WORST PUZZLE TO ME - Pressing symbols in correct order. Absurdly easy. All you need to do is just "click" without any thinking involved
E. Take aim- align a target to shoot an arrow
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. 21 Achievements
B. Morphing objects - I didn't find any during the demo
C.40 Master Scholar Collectibles
D. Harmonium Collector - Collect "harmonium" to be used in the game to mend, clean, and phase.
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Music, Artwork, Bonus Game, Alternative HOP scenes
D. A Strategy guide
A. 21 Achievements
B. Morphing objects - I didn't find any during the demo
C.40 Master Scholar Collectibles
D. Harmonium Collector - Collect "harmonium" to be used in the game to mend, clean, and phase.
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Music, Artwork, Bonus Game, Alternative HOP scenes
D. A Strategy guide
I recommend this game!
Fantasy Mosaics 8: New Adventure
Embark on a new adventure into the world of color mosaics as you explore a fantasy forest full of wonders and amazing discoveries.
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 32 found this review helpful
OFF TO A FANTASY GARDEN WITH A NEW O'EKAKI GAME
PostedApril 21, 2015
sunnyglow
fromGetting ready to leave and wishing I was traveling to this Fantasy Land. Looks wonderful
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
A BIG THANK YOU TO BF! LOVE THESE GAMES We have a new game from my favorite dev for the O'Ekaki games (AKA Pic-a-pix, Nonograms, Paint by Numbers etc.) This dev provides additional features the others do not: multi- colored grids, a choice between Casual and Advanced settings, and autofill (fills in the empty spaces for you after you have completed a row or column) which is such a nice feature. Filling in those X's by hand gets to be tiring. Grids will range from 5 x 5 to 25 x 25 if they are like the previous games. There are over 100 games to play. They have also upped their graphics! To me this is the BEST developer of this game on this site. I had completed the last one from this dev and was hoping they would come out with the next one. I play these to center my thoughts as I try to figure out work related problems Bizarre - I know but it helps! Not for everyone - however, again BF provides games for about everyone! SO FRUSTRATED! I now have to leave shortly and must wait to play this game!
I recommend this game!
Mystery of Neuschwanstein
Accompany Sarah and Professor Adler through the stunning rooms, halls and cellars of the historical castle of Neuschwanstein!
Overall rating
5
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5
50 of 92 found this review helpful
OFF TO BAVARIA FOR A LITTLE "OKTOBERFEST" IN APRIL SHOWERED WITH THE OLD WORLD CHARM OF AN OLD SCHOOL HOP GAME
PostedApril 20, 2015
sunnyglow
fromIn her job, Sara gets to go to a Fairy Tale Castle for sleuthing. I get to go to a chain hotel for business meetings! Nomore reviews this week so I can enjoy a week of NO fun and NO sun LOL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
RATING FOR AN SE GAME: We are off on a Bavarian adventure with Sara Hamilton, investigative reporter. In this game you learn historical facts as you unravel the mystery of a castle. This is a nice SE game with a decent storyline. The graphics are old school; surprisingly the inventory is interactive; there is quite a lot of dialogue; the HOP scenes are nice old fashioned junk piles - a little interactive ; the puzzles I encountered are similar to ones we have seen before. However you do receive an interactive map and a tablet which has your notes and there are 3 levels of play.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM AN HOUR DEMO:
Everything seems to be in a "strudel" as you arrive at the Neuschwastein Castle in Bavaria. You, with the help of a historian, try investigate incidents occurring at an old castle, hopefully to get enough facts to write a sensational piece for your magazine. As you uncover a mystery concerning the death of the Fairy King who built the castle, you soon realize that not everything is a "fairy tale" at this castle and there is deception is afoot. With the help of a historian, you should be able to uncover enough facts to write a sensational article and solve a "whodunit" as well.
Everything seems to be in a "strudel" as you arrive at the Neuschwastein Castle in Bavaria. You, with the help of a historian, try investigate incidents occurring at an old castle, hopefully to get enough facts to write a sensational piece for your magazine. As you uncover a mystery concerning the death of the Fairy King who built the castle, you soon realize that not everything is a "fairy tale" at this castle and there is deception is afoot. With the help of a historian, you should be able to uncover enough facts to write a sensational article and solve a "whodunit" as well.
LEVELS: Easy, Normal, Hard (No skips or hints)
GRAPHICS : Old school. No mouth movement. Jerky animation.
HOP SCENES: Junk piles. To me, the items were difficult to see. Very dark scenes with miniscule items to locate.
PUZZLES: I only encountered two and they are old school. Pick a lock jimmying the tumbler. Variation of a maze puzzle dealing with electrical circuitry.
INVENTORY The inventory is interactive
EXTRA GOODIES: You actually get a map.
I recommend this game!
Reflections of Life: Equilibrium Collector's Edition
The Queen of Creatos is missing, and if you don't get her back soon... the entire world will crumble!
Overall rating
5
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5
206 of 257 found this review helpful
THORNY PROBLEMS WRAP YOU UP IN A CASE TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE! OUR GRANNY IS A QUEEN WHOSE IMAGINATION WILL "CREATE -US" A FANTASTIC GAME
PostedApril 18, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHaving just made the owl my co-pilot, I am flying away with Granny's freshly baked sweet offering in my cockpit.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Mahjong
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
Evil has invaded a kingdom with one purpose - to remove the Queen of Creatos so that all the worlds can return to chaos. This game has beautiful fairy-tale graphics, puzzle- like inventory, variations of slider, tile and sequential puzzles, and some new innovative HOP scenes. This game will keep you busy with all the puzzles in this game. The puzzles are also varied as to difficulty which should appeal to everyone. Although the beginning is a little slow paced, the game gets better as you play it. There is a helper owl but he is unobtrusive and just flies. Like all good Grandmas, our Granny has "cooked up" one sweet tasty delight! There is even A HIDDEN CHAPTER IN ADDITION TO THE BONUS CHAPTER! HOW COOL IS THAT?
HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE GAME:
You, as Grace the Guardian, have been summoned to save the kingdom. Vines of Phobius have taken over the kingdom entrapping a young princess within its grips. And evil presence, Akvos, is behind this and he hopes by kidnapping the queen of Creatos, he can turn the whole universe into chaos. Will good overcome evil? Hopefully so because the queen provides equilibrium to the world. Akvos wants her to disappear so that all the world end in despair. Hey - NO ONE is going to push this queen around!
LEVELS: Four
Casual, Advanced Hardcore, Customized. Skips and Hints range from 10 to 500 seconds
Casual, Advanced Hardcore, Customized. Skips and Hints range from 10 to 500 seconds
GRAPHICS: Better than in their previous games. They have upped the game in providing beautiful and realistic graphics
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like and one of the best parts dof the game.
HOP SCENES: Innovative and puzzle-like. Unique HOP scenes. An optional Match 3 game
A. FIRST FAVORITE: Skipping between four HOP scenes representing the 4 worlds of Creatos, Phobias, Actualis, and Equilibrium, locating items to use in other world. Used twice in the demo. SO COOL
B. SECOND FAVORITE Helping an owl find his way through a cave by locating symbols in mini HOP scenes Switch between the owl and you. USING THE OWL IN THIS WAY MAKES LOGICAL SENSE!
C. THIRD FAVORITE: Storybook HOP scene - Replace items to tell a story
D. FOURTH FAVORITES: TIED: locating items hiding behind blobs in a mist and sliding picture puzzle
B. SECOND FAVORITE Helping an owl find his way through a cave by locating symbols in mini HOP scenes Switch between the owl and you. USING THE OWL IN THIS WAY MAKES LOGICAL SENSE!
C. THIRD FAVORITE: Storybook HOP scene - Replace items to tell a story
D. FOURTH FAVORITES: TIED: locating items hiding behind blobs in a mist and sliding picture puzzle
PUZZLES: Various styles. BE WARNED: SOME OF THE PUZZLES ARE HARDER IN THE HARDCORE MODE! SO AWESOME! Variations of slider puzzles - putting items into correct locations; tile puzzles to create pictures; sequential puzzles in which items must be pressed or done in correct sequence. Locate "mystical pieces" to match up with some element of the scene. There was only one puzzle I disliked - getting rid of ink blobs by maneuvering them into shells. I found this difficult.
A. FIRST FAVORITE: Using a telescope to locate symbols within a scene
B. SECOND FAVORITE: Awesome chess puzzle in which the queen destroys everything in her path!
B. SECOND FAVORITE: Awesome chess puzzle in which the queen destroys everything in her path!
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Strategy Guide
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Numerous Achievements
C. Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, Mini games Bonus Game PLUS HIDDEN CHAPTER
D. Vision ring to charge mystical clocks and find treasure Using the ring you discover runes hidden in the scenery
E. Collect 114 Mirror shards. You are informed on a side bar how many shards are in each location
F. A HIDDEN CHAPTER IN ADDITION TO THE BONUS CHAPTER! SOMETHING NEW
F. An owl - He does very little except FLY AND THAT IS A GOOD THING! He does not slow down the game and I actually have no idea why he is a "helper."
A. Strategy Guide
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Numerous Achievements
C. Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, Mini games Bonus Game PLUS HIDDEN CHAPTER
D. Vision ring to charge mystical clocks and find treasure Using the ring you discover runes hidden in the scenery
E. Collect 114 Mirror shards. You are informed on a side bar how many shards are in each location
F. A HIDDEN CHAPTER IN ADDITION TO THE BONUS CHAPTER! SOMETHING NEW
F. An owl - He does very little except FLY AND THAT IS A GOOD THING! He does not slow down the game and I actually have no idea why he is a "helper."
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Phantom Reflection Collector's Edition
A mysterious mirror is causing havoc in your client’s house!
Overall rating
3
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5
66 of 90 found this review helpful
MORE SMOKE AND MIRRORS FROM OUR MAGICAL FRIENDS
PostedApril 16, 2015
sunnyglow
fromHiding all the mirrors in my residence so I do not get grabbed into playing any nmore of this game
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Accompanied by the sound of shattering glass from countless mirrors and screeching of a Siamese cat, we are off on another "Beyond the Looking Glass" adventure in the quest for a cursed mirror. The graphics are jerky with no mouth movement by the characters; the inventory is interactive and puzzle-like, the HOP scenes are varied and puzzle-like, the regular puzzles are easy. You receive a helper cat who shrieks and hisses when you use him. You collect coins to decorate a kitty room by for this cat. For this genre of game, it is an aggrandized SE. There is not a ghost's chance I will play this game. However, it is a nice and easy game for those who enjoy this genre of game.
THESE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE DEMO:
You play Leia Gofford, a detective, in search of ominous objects. Your client, Mrs. Armstrong has purchased a mirror at an auction and has summoned you when the mirror seems out of control, taking over all the other mirrors in the house. Something evil - a phantom - is occupying the mirror and spreading the terror to the other mirrors the house . The mirror grabs Mrs. Armstrong along with the butler and her son Patrick. A scientist created the mirror for his girlfriend as a gift and discovers that he has unlocked an evil world behind the mirror when she is kidnapped by the mirror. Through the years, numerous families who have possessed it, have either disappeared or died. The last tragedy saw a museum go up in smoke shortly after it was purchased. Can you save the Armstrong family from this terror?
HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE DEMO
LEVELS: Four
Casual, Advanced Hard , Custom
Hints and Skips range from 1 to 100 seconds
Casual, Advanced Hard , Custom
Hints and Skips range from 1 to 100 seconds
GRAPHICS: Graphics contain bright colors. The character movements are jerky. There is no mouth movement by the characters. The voiceovers are decent.
INVENTORY: Interactive and puzzle-like.
HOP SCENES: They are puzzle- like and vary consisting of junk piles, sequential location of items, location of a specific number of items and replacement of items back into the scene. There are also storybook sequences which you must interact with. You can opt to play a Match 3 game with mirrors instead.
PUZZLES: Most of the puzzles are on the easier side. There are slider puzzles, sequence puzzles in which items must be pressed in the correct sequence and matching .
FAVORITE PUZZLE SCENES:
A. Unlocking a mirror by placing figures in the correct order so their hands interlink.
B. Replace shattered glass into window frames followed by finding the differences between the two windows
LEAST FAVORITE PUZZLE SCENES:
A. Place the correct jewelry and toiletry items on a mannequin.
B. Find the correct accessories to decorate a gown.
C. Find the right "color" lens on a pair of goggles to orient a picture to match up on the game scene. Gimmicky and beyond bizarre! So useless in the game
D. Become Ms. Fix It and create a ladder out of a swing with BIG GOLD BOLTS LOL (At least I got a good laugh on this one)
FAVORITE PUZZLE SCENES:
A. Unlocking a mirror by placing figures in the correct order so their hands interlink.
B. Replace shattered glass into window frames followed by finding the differences between the two windows
LEAST FAVORITE PUZZLE SCENES:
A. Place the correct jewelry and toiletry items on a mannequin.
B. Find the correct accessories to decorate a gown.
C. Find the right "color" lens on a pair of goggles to orient a picture to match up on the game scene. Gimmicky and beyond bizarre! So useless in the game
D. Become Ms. Fix It and create a ladder out of a swing with BIG GOLD BOLTS LOL (At least I got a good laugh on this one)
BEST PART OF THE GAME - TRYING TO PUSH THE CAT UP THE MAJOR MIRROR IN THE GAME AND HE FALLS DOWN - EVEN HE HAS HIS LIMITS IN CONTINUING TO BE A HELPER IN THIS GAME - SO FUNNY
EXTRA GOODIES:
A. Strategy Guide
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Another helper - Mr. Jenkins, a Siamese cat who is annoying Used in areas which you could just click to get an item. Used way too much in the demo.
D. Collect coins to purchase goodies for your overly pampered cat and your "Kitty Play Room."
E. Special goggles to help identify objects - a special little gimmick which allows you to align outlines of the scenes
F. 12 Achievements
G. Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, Bonus Game plus the ability to replay video sequences
A. Strategy Guide
B. Map is provided as you play the game
C. Another helper - Mr. Jenkins, a Siamese cat who is annoying Used in areas which you could just click to get an item. Used way too much in the demo.
D. Collect coins to purchase goodies for your overly pampered cat and your "Kitty Play Room."
E. Special goggles to help identify objects - a special little gimmick which allows you to align outlines of the scenes
F. 12 Achievements
G. Wallpaper, Music, Artwork, Bonus Game plus the ability to replay video sequences
I recommend this game!