stoirms's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:215
- Reviews Submitted:40
- First Review:December 12, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 1, 2025
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Help Emma restore her grandparents' old house! Hidden Object, Match-3 and decoration all in one game.
Overall rating
4
/
5
15 of 24 found this review helpful
I liked it but....
PostedOctober 13, 2015
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Current Favorite:
Dream Day First Home
(28)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Pro's:
It has a "Relaxed Mode" for a "No stress" HO/TM type of game.
Think "My First Home" but with more options on the items to purchase.
Storyline is helping G-Ma fix things up (Not sure if you move into other rooms since I just started the game).
There is a M3 every so often, but it can be skipped if you don't want to play those.
It has a "Relaxed Mode" for a "No stress" HO/TM type of game.
Think "My First Home" but with more options on the items to purchase.
Storyline is helping G-Ma fix things up (Not sure if you move into other rooms since I just started the game).
There is a M3 every so often, but it can be skipped if you don't want to play those.
Con's:
There is no way to separation of the music from the sounds of the game. (I didn't like this since I like the sounds of the game, but not the plink-plink music).
Some may find the cost of the upgrades a bit much (takes more than one level to purchase a new item); I did not. The end of level screen also tells you when a new upgrade is available.
There is no way to separation of the music from the sounds of the game. (I didn't like this since I like the sounds of the game, but not the plink-plink music).
Some may find the cost of the upgrades a bit much (takes more than one level to purchase a new item); I did not. The end of level screen also tells you when a new upgrade is available.
These viewpoints are IMHO, but as always, try before you buy to see if you agree.
I recommend this game!
Explore the Wild West and help Ted and his friends in their adventures.
Overall rating
5
/
5
11 of 19 found this review helpful
A lot of fun!
PostedSeptember 29, 2015
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Match 3, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Spooky Bonus
(129)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
40 levels of fun and, as an added bonus, a story line. There are multiple difficulty levels, including relaxed (untimed), which is something I like.
The overall TM is like the build egypt game, with unlimited workers; however, this one is more to my liking being set in the wild west.
As always, try the game out before you buy to make sure it suits your style.
TTFN
I recommend this game!
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
An organ grinder seeks revenge, marking his victims with cards. Can you stop him before he destroys the entire city?
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
One of my favorites!
PostedMay 2, 2015
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The title says it all!
I own over 200 games and I keep coming back to this one. Although not one of the hardest games, it is one of the best out there.
You won't be disappointed with this one!
I recommend this game!
Unsolved Mystery Club: Ancient Astronauts
Five explorers have disappeared while searching for evidence of Ancient Astronauts! Find the explorers and solve the mystery!
Overall rating
5
/
5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Bludgeon "Fix"
PostedApril 10, 2015
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I checked in on the CE I purchased and still no fix to the bludgeon issue in Chapter 1; HOWEVER, I used a credit and downloaded the SE version. GREAT NEWS -- I just finished the first of five chapters with NO issues.
The SE may not have the CE "bling" but at least I can play this game, which IMO is well done.
Give it a try!
I recommend this game!
Midnight Castle
Midnight Castle is yours - but it holds so many secrets and such mysterious inhabitants! Uncover them all in Midnight Castle!
Overall rating
2
/
5
35 of 42 found this review helpful
Not my cup of tea.
PostedJanuary 12, 2014
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
IMHO - I do not purchase any game I have to continue to feed the bank in. With that said, here are some observations of the game:
Pros: Great graphics = Perfect for beginners in the HO's
Handholding = Perfect for beginners in the "where to find it"
Not taxing on the brain or difficult to maneuver
Not dark or full of zombies, demons (not that I found by level 10)
Pros: Great graphics = Perfect for beginners in the HO's
Handholding = Perfect for beginners in the "where to find it"
Not taxing on the brain or difficult to maneuver
Not dark or full of zombies, demons (not that I found by level 10)
Cons: Not for anyone above a new fish
It takes a while to reload the HO's, longer with every time used
The higher up in leveling you go, the need to purchase additional items becomes evident.
It takes a while to reload the HO's, longer with every time used
The higher up in leveling you go, the need to purchase additional items becomes evident.
Now, if you are looking for a game you play a HO and go do something else for 6-10 mins while it reloads, or if you like the handholding throughout....This is the game for you.
I personally prefer a little more challenge; however, try it out for yourself and you decide.
I don't recommend this game.
Love Story: The Way Home
After being passed from one orphanage to another, all Katherine wants is a family to call her own.
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Loved it!
PostedJuly 14, 2013
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Know this first...I gave it 4 stars only because the items were pretty easy to find and use. Other than that, I was anxiously awaiting moving forward to find out what happened next. I found myself cheering for the heroes and grumpy with the "villain". If you want a feel good, easy going game....this is a must buy! I am extremely happy I added this to my collection!
I recommend this game!
Tearstone
Set off on an adventure and help your professor with a mysterious discovery in Tearstone, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Here's why....
PostedJune 23, 2013
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I usually don't leave feedback that is not positive, yet I found myself using the walkthrough (very rare for me# more on this game than any other. The rest of my scoring is accurate; however, with this game I was continually trying to locate where to go or what to do next. Perhaps it was fatigue or lack of skill, but I own over 50 hidden object adventure games so I doubt skill was it. I just found myself going "Ok, I am running in circles. What now?" Finding the objects wasn't overly difficult #challenging for some but feasible#. The hint was there, but it was not an active hint, meaning it would show a place I did not have a part for yet rather than a direction to go to find the part. If you really really like to think in a game, this is a great game for you. If you are looking for a relaxing game, I strong recommend the trial first. This is just one person's opinion and certainly not a tell all do all comment.
I don't recommend this game.
Off the Record: Linden Shades Collector's Edition
Something’s driven everyone away from Linden Shades.
Overall rating
5
/
5
15 of 20 found this review helpful
Hidden Gem
PostedJune 8, 2013
stoirms
fromCentral Illinois
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I did something I rarely do....buy a game based on reviews alone. Gotta tell ya I was not disappointed! One of the best to come down the pike in a while. Totally worth it for a CE and a lot of fun! Take a chance and I promise you won't be disappointed.
I recommend this game!
Hidden Mysteries: The Forbidden City
Uncover the Hidden Mysteries in the Forbidden City!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
FROG and HO
PostedDecember 23, 2012
stoirms
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I personally love FROG's so this was right up my alley for fun. There is some HO's but it is mostly FROG;s and their placement. If you love FROG's, you will love this one.
I recommend this game!
Dragon Crossroads
Times of great peril give rise to even greater heroes - or so the story goes in Dragon Crossroads, a time management game with a fantasy twist!
Overall rating
3
/
5
46 of 51 found this review helpful
Ok game
PostedDecember 12, 2012
stoirms
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love the TM games like Northern, Kingdom, Island, etc.; however, it was not as challenging as I expected.
Positives: Not much brain power needed. Fair story line (restore the kingdom and help the locals). Multi-clicks enabled. Resources generate faster than other TM games. Good graphics and colors. Catch the goblins for extra time. Easy to make gold status on each level.
Negatives: the workers seem to rest after building. Really easy to meet "gold status". Made it to level 18 in trial (over half way through the game).
Good as a free or 2.99 game and again good as a no-brainer easy to win game.
Positives: Not much brain power needed. Fair story line (restore the kingdom and help the locals). Multi-clicks enabled. Resources generate faster than other TM games. Good graphics and colors. Catch the goblins for extra time. Easy to make gold status on each level.
Negatives: the workers seem to rest after building. Really easy to meet "gold status". Made it to level 18 in trial (over half way through the game).
Good as a free or 2.99 game and again good as a no-brainer easy to win game.