cathybobcat's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.5
- Helpful Votes:2,025
- Reviews Submitted:160
- First Review:May 18, 2018
- Most Recent Review:October 8, 2025
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Relax and take a vacation from the comfort of home!
Overall rating
3
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5
NOT SO AMAZING OR RELAXING
PostedAugust 10, 2024
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Avi games work great on my system, however this game became tedious because of some of the very dark areas in scenes and items being impossible to find without taking a hint, which I don't like to do. It is colorful, but some items are so tiny or obscured I couldn't find them without using a magnifier and at times couldn't even find them with the magnifier. It was a strain.
You have to collect 7 stars before proceeding to the next level of scenes, which means you have to replay scenes in the 4 given. You earn stars for each scene you play and they are indicated in the top right. There are 3 different modes in the hos scenes you can choose from and you have to collect the racoon in each one, as well as silhouette items that are shown in the lower left. There are also souvenirs to find, but no indication what those are and I didn't know if I found them or not until I finished the scene, so I found myself in a click fest, not only for those, but trying to find items.
One very annoying thing is the child giggling in the background which drove me to practically mute the sound. Developers, please get rid of that.
I wouldn't pay full price for this, but will wait for a sale which is going to be a while, because unless there is a bogo, you have to wait because of BF's policy of not being able to buy new releases on sale. It isn't worth full price to me, but an ok game for a sale price.
Grab your hiking boots for an enchanting hidden-object adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
THEY CAN KEEP THIS. IT IS BEYOND TERRIBLE
PostedAugust 7, 2024
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
What a torturous game. Graphics are poor and items so tiny I couldn't even find them with the magnifier. I don't consider it a good time having to spend all of my time in a scene using a magnifier that doesn't work that good to begin with. Music was repetitious, adding to the weight of this poorly made game.
There are no hints or a skip for the spot the differences and I couldn't find the last difference, so gave up and went back to the map to try another hos and it was just as hard finding any items as the first scene. I couldn't proceed to the next level because of the no hints for spot the difference puzzle. What a chore and waste of time. I can't believe this is a CE.
Archaeologist Helena Nightshade is drawn into the mystery of the Eternal Lunar Eclipse.
Overall rating
1
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5
BOOMZAP PROUDLY PRESENTS?????
PostedJuly 31, 2024
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Another glitched up game that cannot even be played. Took forever to load. All items were not listed that you need to find, so I had no idea what to look for. Slow to respond for picking up items. Puzzles don't function properly.
What could have been an enjoyable game, isn't, just like all the other games Boomzap releases like this one, including their CE's. What a shame.
Can you help a young peasant girl chase her scientific dreams?
Overall rating
2
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5
A Chatter Fest Overloaded With Mini Games
PostedJuly 29, 2024
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
The graphics are lovely and clear, but there is too much chitter chatter and TOO MANY mini games, one right after another, which is why I won't be purchasing this game.
Archaeologist Helena Nightshade is drawn into the mystery of the Eternal Lunar Eclipse.
Overall rating
1
/
5
ANOTHER BOOMZAP GLITCHY GAME FLOP
PostedJune 30, 2024
Fun Factor
1
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5
It is very disappointing that this is yet another Boomzap game that is full of glitches and unplayable. I had no problems downloading, but upon play, there was nothing but trouble, just like too many of their other games. Took forever to load. All items are not listed that you need to find, so I had no idea what I was looking for. It was also very slow to respond and difficult to pick up items that were on the list. If it had worked properly, I would have purchased it. Will they ever develop a game that can be played the way it is supposed to?
Find differences and much more in this delightfully challenging game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
THIS GAME NEEDS A MAGNIFIER
PostedJune 8, 2024
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This game is mostly Spot The Differences with some puzzles within the scenes. Those puzzles can be skipped. It is colorful and I love the art, but the scenes are small and it is eye straining for me. I had to stop playing after a while because of it. Developers need to take into consideration that everyone does not have perfect vision. It is difficult to fully enjoy a game when scenes are small and differences/items are so tiny you can't find them without taking hints or it turning into a click fest.
I like some of the puzzles and love the jazz music. The music took my mind off of some of the monotony of finding differences.
One of the best features to me is that you can select any scene to play from any category you like. I even played some from the CE extras.
Although, I do not care for STD games, because of the artwork and music which are unique, I will probably purchase the CE game, especially at a sale price which I feel is very reasonable and worth $6.99 or $7.99. I am sure I will get my money's worth for that.
Dive into “World Wonders: Hidden Secrets,” a Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure through history’s greatest civilizations!
Overall rating
4
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5
I Am Enjoying This Game
PostedJune 8, 2024
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This surely could have been made better and easier to navigate. It is slow to load for me. Although I have not finished the game, most of the scenes I have come across so far are brownish beige and sand colors. This, however, is understandable because many of these locations have desert areas. They still could have spiced things up a bit with some more color.
There is a magnifier that isn't the best, but better than nothing. Some items are so small and in dark areas, that it is nearly impossible to find them without using a hint. Hints are plentiful and I did resort to using them,
Music is very pleasant and relaxing, but at times is repetitive. It does make for a more enjoyable experience.
I like some of the puzzles, particularly the rotating circle swaps to complete a picture. There are too many jigsaws which can be time consuming because of the muted colors, but I am doing them. I hate the painting ones and the ones where you have to find fragmented pieces. Some of those pieces are very hard to find and it is more of a chore than challenge.
Puzzles can be skipped, but the timer is so slow, it is ridiculous. Whoever thought that was going to appeal to anyone is beyond me because it is a real turn off.
As you go along you earn coins to buy artifacts you can place in a case or shelf and rearrange them as you like.
I always wait for sales to purchase games, and think the sale prices of $6.99 or $7.99 for most CE's, including this one is very reasonable. I feel I am getting my money's worth and am enjoying just kicking back and relaxing, taking my time to play this game.
Dive into “World Wonders: Hidden Secrets,” a Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure through history’s greatest civilizations!
Overall rating
3
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5
For The Most Part, I Am Enjoying It
PostedJune 8, 2024
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This surely could have been made better and easier to navigate. It is slow to load for me. There is a magnifier that isn't the best, but better than nothing. Some items are so small and in dark areas, that they are almost impossible to see. Hints are plentiful and I did need to use them at times.
The puzzles can be skipped, but the long wait time is ridiculous and definitely takes away from any enjoyment for those who want to skip them. I enjoyed some of the puzzles, particularly the swap and rotate circles to complete a picture. There are too many jigsaws that can be time consuming because of the bland colors, but I am doing them. I hated the painting puzzles.
Music is very enjoyable, but becomes repetitious at times.
The scenes I have come across are muted, brownish and beige colors, but considering the places, it is understandable as some of the countries themselves have deserts. Still, they could have made some of the scenes more colorful to add some variety.
I have played the demo in both CE and this edition and am going to go with the CE for the extra content when there is a good sale. I must say, I feel I will be getting my money's worth at a sale price. For me, it is a game to just kick back, relax, and take my time to play.
Find differences and much more in this delightfully challenging game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
NEEDS A MAGNIFIER
PostedJune 7, 2024
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
The majority of the game is Spot The Differences with some puzzles that can be skipped. I enjoyed some of the puzzles. Because of the art scenes, I liked it except the scenes are too small. There would be less eye strain if there was a zoom or magnifier. Developers need to take into consideration that everyone does not have perfect vision. It is difficult to fully enjoy a game when scenes are small and items are so tiny you can't find them without taking a hint.
The music is pleasant and scenes are colorful. Hints are plentiful. You have the choice to access any scene you want to play in any category, which I really liked.
I don't care for STD games, but this one is different and unique unto itself. I would have given it another star if the scenes had been larger and if there had been a magnifier. Not a bad game at a sale price.
Continue the divine journey through the Bible's foundational stories!
Overall rating
2
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5
NO, THANK YOU
PostedApril 16, 2024
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Too many annoying puzzles. Skip takes forever. Graphics were lovely. Music was nice, but repetitive, like many of the puzzles, which you can skip if you want...and I did just that.
This could have been a good game, but isn't. I love the Biblical aspect, but am not a puzzle fan and that is all this is. Needs to be more variety. I also got thrown out of the game with an error. It's ok, though. I am not interested.
What makes this CE worthy is beyond me.