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Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.3
- Helpful Votes:2,261
- Reviews Submitted:171
- First Review:December 30, 2011
- Most Recent Review:October 15, 2025
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Every pet deserves a home… and every home deserves a friend!
Overall rating
1
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5
Aw, Shucks ----
PostedOctober 15, 2025
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
---- at least that's what the developers hope we all think on seeing the cute animals in this poorly done sequel that is not really even suitable for little kids.
I really don't appreciate these efforts being thrown on good natured gamers so the developers (Do/Relax) can make money. I would rather give my money to an animal shelter to help real animals than allow this nonsense to get a penny from me.
The theme is obnoxious, the game play is terrible, and the developer's motives are tawdry.
The theme is obnoxious, the game play is terrible, and the developer's motives are tawdry.
I don't recommend this game.
Every scene in this point-and-click vacation tells a story about warmth, comfort, and friendship!
Overall rating
1
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5
Same As Always From This Developer
PostedOctober 6, 2025
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Sorry, but this is just another copy and paste, stamp it out, time for the next one rehash that is exactly like all the other Avi games. Except, as another reviewer says, objects are smaller.
The scenes are annoying as can be. Groups of people standing around all with goofy smiles on their faces doing nothing much. (Although I see this developer has finally decided to include people of color and races beyond the "White" family in some scenes.)
And it just rubs me the wrong way that a Russian developer believes he can showcase American ways.
Zero story to tie scenes together, and ancient outdated minigames (spot the difference, anyone?)
And the developer still thinks raccoons are so cute and cuddly that they need to be part of every game. Raccoons are in fact quite dangerous, often rabid, and always destructive.
So no, beckins, I didn't care for this "head 'em up, move 'em out" cookie cutter effort a bit.
So no, beckins, I didn't care for this "head 'em up, move 'em out" cookie cutter effort a bit.
I don't recommend this game.
Unravel a haunting mystery where ghosts, greed, and poisoned legacies bind all.
Overall rating
4
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5
A Step Up ---- Nice Halloween Game
PostedOctober 6, 2025
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
These developers, Pixel Crate Games, have made amends for their Dana Cipher fiasco and are offering a fun entry for Halloween.
It's a sort of throwback to old style HOPAs, just not a CE with the usual bells and whistles. Mainly, no strategy guide or useless music player or never used wallpapers. But hints are abundant and quick ---- and there is a useful map. And for those that care, there are some morphing objects.
And the best thing is the SE price for a nice Halloween adventure that is spooky, fun, and not at all overly complex.
And no zippers, etc. that other devs get hung up on.
And no zippers, etc. that other devs get hung up on.
The story seems pretty interesting, so far.
Almost 5 stars but I deducted one since it is a bit slow changing/loading scenes.
Of course my chief fan, beckins, may not like it since I do but I hope all will give it a try. It's a big improvement from the last game from this group, and I hope they have more titles like this on the way.
BF is kind enough to let us try every game so take advantage!
It's a buy for me.
BF is kind enough to let us try every game so take advantage!
It's a buy for me.
Help Claire hunt accursed objects: the kingdom’s survival depends on it!
Overall rating
2
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5
Hurry! -Don't Miss The Me-Too Train!!
PostedSeptember 23, 2025
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I am very surprised at this poor offering from IKI games, makers of some really excellent M3 games (Spooky Dwellers, Suddenly Meow, Nocturnarya, Dragonscales to name some).
And I'm even more surprised that the game is just a copycat, jump on the me-too train of games that developers are trying to convince players to be CE worthy.
No strategy guide, for example.
No usual CE extras.
One HO scene after another with antiquated puzzles thrown in (sliding tiles, matching were 2 I saw)
Lots of dull blah-blah-blah reading which only makes for a thread of a boring story.
No strategy guide, for example.
No usual CE extras.
One HO scene after another with antiquated puzzles thrown in (sliding tiles, matching were 2 I saw)
Lots of dull blah-blah-blah reading which only makes for a thread of a boring story.
But I'm most surprised at the extremely poor execution of the game.
The developers present junkpile scenes with very small objects that are not easily found at all, far too difficult. Lots of junkpile scenes. Then play a super simple minigame, then back to the poorly done, overly difficult junkpile scenes. Gets old really quick.
The developers present junkpile scenes with very small objects that are not easily found at all, far too difficult. Lots of junkpile scenes. Then play a super simple minigame, then back to the poorly done, overly difficult junkpile scenes. Gets old really quick.
Truth is, other developers are already trying to get our money with these pseudo-CE offerings, and most are easier to play than this one.
So it is NOT CE worthy, NOT a HOPA, and, imo, not worth your time or money.
I expected far better from this developer and was very disappointed. IKI needs to rethink this concept or stick to their outstanding M3s.
I expected far better from this developer and was very disappointed. IKI needs to rethink this concept or stick to their outstanding M3s.
I don't recommend this game.
Investigate Lulu’s disappearance and uncover Dark Town’s twisted secrets!
Overall rating
3
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5
Does It Get Better?
PostedSeptember 16, 2025
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
Hard to know if the game gets better but from what I saw, it's a pass for me.
It is another of these spiffed up HOGs with one hidden object scene after another with some puzzles/minigames tossed in. Sorry, but the devs have failed on these scenes for 3 reasons:
1) the hint button is way too slow
2) after just 3 misclicks the screen freezes for too long.
Both of these just cause boredom while the player sits and waits.
Years ago, a slow hint button was sort of fashionable but in today's games, astute developers are giving us the option for immediate hints ---- as it should be.
3) lots of reading and listening to boring dialogue.
1) the hint button is way too slow
2) after just 3 misclicks the screen freezes for too long.
Both of these just cause boredom while the player sits and waits.
Years ago, a slow hint button was sort of fashionable but in today's games, astute developers are giving us the option for immediate hints ---- as it should be.
3) lots of reading and listening to boring dialogue.
Then, the puzzles.
I only one I saw was a jigsaw puzzle and I'm no fan of those.
The trailer shows a pipe style puzzle and those are years old. Didn't like them back in the day, don't like them now.
So I decided to go to the menu to see what else might be in the game's extra content ---- and all of that is locked until the game is finished. Bad idea. If devs want my money, they need to show me what I'm getting for the purchase.
I only one I saw was a jigsaw puzzle and I'm no fan of those.
The trailer shows a pipe style puzzle and those are years old. Didn't like them back in the day, don't like them now.
So I decided to go to the menu to see what else might be in the game's extra content ---- and all of that is locked until the game is finished. Bad idea. If devs want my money, they need to show me what I'm getting for the purchase.
So for those several reasons, I thought the devs were sloppy in the execution/presentation of the game.
And, maybe just me, but I thought the story was just extremely silly and featured horrible voice acting.
But the individual HO scenes are very beautiful and offer a variety of HO types.
So maybe you will love it ---- try it and see ---- but I can't see this being CE worthy at all. Maybe as a SE? Hard to know what the extras are since the devs don't tell.
Can't recommend as it is.
I don't recommend this game.
A luxury cruise becomes a deadly game of shadows and blood.
Overall rating
2
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5
Just No
PostedSeptember 13, 2025
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Another game from Do/Domini/Relax/whatever name they choose that is trying to sell us a SE game for CE money.
To do this, they add a scene if you get all the collectibles, and they offer a "strategy guide" showing where the collectibles are. Big deal.
Then they remove a regular strategy guide like we are used to and all other CE bells and whistles.
Then they have the nerve/temerity to ask CE money.
Then they remove a regular strategy guide like we are used to and all other CE bells and whistles.
Then they have the nerve/temerity to ask CE money.
Sorry Do ---- your games are problematic enough without this cash grabbing tactic.
I don't recommend this game.
Seek and find adorable critters in this cutesy hidden object hunt!
Overall rating
5
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5
Agree With All The Great Reviews, But ----
PostedAugust 28, 2025
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
---- what is going on with the pricing????
Priced between a CE and an SE, what is it ---- SE+?
No way the BOGO could be used so I guess just wait for a nice sale ---- no extra money for what is basically a SE game.
Other than that, very nice game ---- recommended.
I recommend this game!
A forged painting leads to secrets hidden for centuries.
Overall rating
2
/
5
Fool Me once ----
PostedAugust 28, 2025
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
---- shame on you, Do/Domini/Relax, but fool me twice ---- shame on me.
And that's how I feel about this 2nd Do game with no strategy guide outside of showing where collectibles are.
I thought maybe going without a SG might work, but after playing this one and the recent "Hidden Portals" game, I just can't justify paying double money and no strategy guide.
Sorry Do ---- just too many other good games from other developers out there WITH strategy guides to choose from.
So I hope we have seen the last of this type.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save the city of Harmoris from the undead?
Overall rating
5
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5
Offsetting
PostedAugust 21, 2025
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 is in regard to the survey version of this game.
I'm confident we will be happy with this game that Grandma Studios has offered.
That is, when Big Fish addresses the difficulty with their website/game manager/whatever it may be.
Like others have said, it is totally and completely unfair to give a bad, low star review of a game when the problem is Big Fish ---- not the developer of the game, not the game.
Like others have said, it is totally and completely unfair to give a bad, low star review of a game when the problem is Big Fish ---- not the developer of the game, not the game.
Please be reasonable.
I recommend this game!
Explore stunning vistas unseen in this globetrotting hidden object trek!
Overall rating
5
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5
Players' Good Fortune
PostedAugust 16, 2025
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
So we players get another high quality game of the HO genre combined with excellent puzzles.
This game, like the previous one this week, puts all those tawdry imitators to shame.
This game, like the previous one this week, puts all those tawdry imitators to shame.
The HO scenes are challenging and require intelligent searching ---- not just pasted on objects. In fact, it is obvious that each hidden object has been carefully considered by the developer and used in a manner that enhances each scene. If only the copycats could come close.
Each area to visit has 6 sub areas to explore and include HO scenes and a variety of puzzles (jigsaw, torn pieces, locked box, sliding shapes, switch puzzle, stamp match that I saw so far ---- with other varieties in the bonus content).
And, for those who play games just to relax, you could not get a better choice.
The music is calm and quite the easy listening variety.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.
The music is calm and quite the easy listening variety.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.
What I like about the puzzles is they are a challenge but are carefully and thoroughly explained by the developer so they do not get frustrating. but even if they do, just use the skip option and try later.
This is what HO games have evolved to for 2025 and is NOT a cheapo cut and paste travel or search your home, etc. type game.
This is a game that showcases a true master developer at work that presumes the audience is intelligent and selective.
This is a game that showcases a true master developer at work that presumes the audience is intelligent and selective.
I would go beyond 5 stars for both of these excellent choices this week and these games give me hope that players will choose these high quality games with outstanding replay value, and not the abysmal cookie cutter, copycat ripoffs.
Great, great game Mixo!! Congratulations, and thanks for showing us all what can be done in modern gaming.
I recommend this game!