4aces4me's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:60
- Reviews Submitted:7
- First Review:October 17, 2014
- Most Recent Review:November 1, 2020
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4aces4me's Review History
Set off on an adventure and help your professor with a mysterious discovery in Tearstone, a fun Hidden Object game!
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11 of 12 found this review helpful
For those who enjoy a Mortimer Beckett type detective challenge!!!
PostedNovember 1, 2020
4aces4me
fromRetired in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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This is a sleeper for me. I saw by accident that one of the reviewers I follow, PennMom, had changed her favorite game from Phantasmat to Tearstone so naturally being nosy I had to check it out. What a fun time I'm having learning the challenges of this game. It is so similar in structure to the Mortimer Beckett games, finding the items and placing them in the correct place to move on to the next chapter. I loved how two inventory items were combined to make a brand new item. You Mix them in the Mixer tool. The graphics are beautiful, the characters funny and my poor brain loved trying to figure out what to do next. My memory isn't that great so it was tested for sure but that was the joy of the game. Just my cup of tea. The older games suit my play since I am not a fan of the demons and ugly scenery games. Happy, colorful, good graphics, hidden objects and fun puzzles make my day. Thanks to all the reviewers that help me in my game choices all year.
I recommend this game!
Can you reveal the story behind the watch, defeat the witch and save your sister in time?
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8 of 9 found this review helpful
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS TO PLAY IN
PostedOctober 7, 2019
4aces4me
fromRetired in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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Bright, colorful, pleasant fantasy game for the family. Lots of games that are different from the mundane. This developer has a vivid imagination and is entertaining with the puzzles. The Green Dragon gives you extra hints on how to play the games. Some are simple and others are not. I love it and my grand kids love it. How many games can you say that about? Big objects, so I don’t have to strain my eyes. Just poke along and have some fun. This one requires Windows 7-10. Their first game was okay on Vista system. Glad I have both computers and all three of their games. If you like magic, give it a try.
I recommend this game!
A UFO is rumored to have landed in the small town of Tundel and the mayor is trying to conceal it. Run your own journalistic investigation and learn the truth behind the event!
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2 of 2 found this review helpful
Politics - Wacky People - Huge City - Norman Lear would love this!!!
PostedSeptember 10, 2019
4aces4me
fromRetired in Florida
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
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Level of Challenge
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Storyline
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One man was the producer of all this fun and it was his original idea, his game design and he was the artist. He even took care of the music and sound. Check out the credits. What a guy! If you need logic and organization in your games, it won’t work here. If you like challenges, something zany, long lasting entwining characters and just plain fun graphics, jump in with the rest of us and check out this amazing town. You will run all over the place finding stuff to help these townspeople. You could shorten your trekking if you can find the subway. You may want to take notes, but then again you might have a good memory. There is an excellent diary that keeps track of your tasks. I had over 120 tasks, a full stock of inventory that every bit was needed. Combining items was so easy, once I figured it out. Isn’t that always the case? I’ve got to get to the pharmacy for the librarian so I can pick up some books the doctor needs so he can finish his project. I am so busy, frustrated, delighted, hysterical and worn out with all these requests. I felt a real accomplishment when I finished this one. I’m off to do it again. This game will never age.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a powerful foe from taking over Paris?
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10 of 11 found this review helpful
Arséne Lupin, the gentleman thief, ran around Paris and entertained me for hours!!!!
PostedAugust 7, 2019
4aces4me
fromLiving the good life in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
4
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Outstanding graphics and inventive, clever hidden object play. Interesting games and so much fun to do. The instructions were clear and many puzzles were simple but delightful and different. The play moved along smoothly. The story took me awhile to figure out, nothing earth shattering but at least I could follow the plot and really didn‘t care because I was so wrapped up in the beautiful environment that was presented. I used the sound for the first time in years just because I didn't want to read the dialog for a change. Eleanor speaks with a pleasant French accent so I didn’t have to read the dialog, just enjoyed hearing it. It all takes place in Paris and has a hot air balloon and lot of gimmicks in and out of the story. Enjoyed the gentleman thief Arséne Lupìn. I remember the movies from the 30’s about him. Every time I thought this game was about to end, I was pleasantly surprised and had lots more to do. That happened several times so it was a very long game for me. The hidden objects were bright, looked like the item for a change and were big enough to distinguish what they were. That was a treat. For all the bad games I’ve experienced lately, this one was so delightful, clever and interesting that I have renewed hope that there will be more games to come that are fun to play and present themselves as quality work from the developers.
I recommend this game!
Find hidden objects, complete fun tasks and solve exciting puzzles to save a dazzling and enigmatic island.
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24 of 24 found this review helpful
Pleasant, Happy, Bright and Beautiful Game
PostedFebruary 10, 2019
4aces4me
fromLiving the good life in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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I can't believe that the developer waited 6 years to put out the sequel to the original Legacy Witch Island. That game has been a family favorite for years. Requires Windows 7 or more. Lucky for me I now have two computers, one with Vista and one with Windows 10. Beautiful, bright graphics, easy game play, happy stuff. You can meander in this game for hours because it is so pleasant. Senior citizens give this one a try. It's a keeper.
I recommend this game!
Put together the beautiful jigsaws included, or make your own new puzzles from photos or screen captures in Jigsaws Galore!
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1 of 1 found this review helpful
This Gift keeps on giving. My Photos are now Puzzles
PostedDecember 23, 2018
4aces4me
fromLiving the good life in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
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David Gray's photographs are top quality, clear, pristine and a variety of places, things, objects and people. I bought this to turn my photographs into puzzles and what fun that has been. Everything is so easy to do, clear instructions and very relaxing. You'll never run out of puzzles. This is the best puzzle game on the planet. I gifted one to my sister and she has gifted one to her daughter and the gift keeps giving. Try it, you'll love it.
I recommend this game!
Reveal the secret of an ancient prophecy! Fascinating tasks and exciting puzzles await you behind the breathtaking scenery of a mysterious island!
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4 of 4 found this review helpful
What a Clever and Beautiful Game
PostedOctober 17, 2014
4aces4me
fromLiving the good life in Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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Storyline
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Really enjoyed it. Pretty easy to find the stuff in the Hidden object scenes, graphics don’t bother my eyes, beautiful colors, scenes are bright, whimsical and pleasant, never ugly and dark. Raccoon is the hint button, nice island to move around on. It has lots of mini games and they are pretty easy. Nice for a relaxing game to go to without working hard at it. All mini games can be replayed after you complete them. There are 8 pages of games and some with 3 levels to play, which is a really nice feature. Sometimes you don’t have time to get back into the game, you just want to play a few mini games and relax. You also have 31 glowing beetles to find for a little extra something to do. Achievements are available to earn for being a “teleportation expert“, a “Brave heart” for crossing the pit, an “alchemist” for making paints and 10 or more others just as unique. This game provides lots of play. The developer is very talented and includes some different ideas and ways to do things. There is a quirk to watch out for. It’s just a small language translation problem. Every box has a LID that is spelled LEAD by the programmers. At first it throws you off, do they mean lead as in melted metal a plumber uses?, or do they mean lead me around by the nose?, or do they mean lead as leading the race? but after they continue to do it several times more, you figure it out and go on with it. Best game I ever played as far as relaxing and smiling at how clever they did things. It a great game for my friends who are retired and enjoying these computer games from Big Fish. For those of you still working, buy it, it’s a great value and money well spent for your relaxing time.
I recommend this game!