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- First Review:December 10, 2012
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Exciting Match 3 resort construction in Miami! Master linked boards, discover hidden obstacles and choose from various buildings!
Overall rating
3
/
5
47 of 55 found this review helpful
IT HAS A COUPLE OF NEW FEATURES BUT THEY AREN'T VERY ORIGINAL
PostedJuly 29, 2019
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Completed Mac demo only
I love the zombie-themed Match 3 games this dev offers, and I really love their sense of humor, but the Match 3 levels are just average with average tiles of fruit and chocolate, average bonuses and power-ups, and average features, in fact, they added a multi-board feature but that is a staple feature in several other Match 3 games by other developers. I signed up to beta test this game a while back but it wouldn't work on my PC, which was understandable as a beta, but to my disbelief, it still didn't work on my PC and I had to play the Mac version.
This is a Swap type, Limited Moves Match 3 game with 96 Levels and 21 Achievements. (Read the achievements before playing because there are several "Easter Eggs" such as hidden Fairies and Zombies) You can play in a Normal difficulty mode, which gives you a normal amount of Moves to complete the level goals, a Casual mode which gives you more moves to complete the goals or a Relaxed mode which doesn't limit the number of moves, and awards you with 3 stars per level.
The goal is Customer Satisfaction, in previous games you had to make matches of a specific tile which was shown in bubbles on the customer profile, this time you only need to earn a specified number of points by making matches of any tile, however, you also need to make matches to clear colored cells, and break obstacles.
Large Matches will give you a Power-up on the board, as you progress, some levels require you to make matches of specific tiles to earn Boosters, such as a Hammer to remove a single tile, a Bow to remove a row of tiles to the left or right, or Water Balloons that remove a large number of obstacles, however, the boosters earned on those levels disappear after completing that particular level.
◈A Match 4 gives you a Bomb which explodes a 9 tile radius, ◈A Match 5 gives you a Rocket which targets random tiles. ◈A Match 6 gives you a Lightning Bolt which destroys a column & row.
The Obstacles are just average obstacles, Dirty Tiles & Sand Tiles (requires a match on them to remove) Grass Tiles (requires 2 matches to remove) Water Tiles & Chocolate Tiles (multiples until destroyed) Chains & Double Chains (requires 1-2 matches of the same tile chained) Grids (requires matches of tile within) Wood Crates & Shielded Crates (requires an adjacent match or match adjacent to unprotected side) Ice Cubes (requires adjacent match) Stone Tiles (requires several adjacent matches or power-up) Torches (create a continuous line of fire with matches, Grey Tiles won't burn, they fire will extinguish after several unrelated matches) Some of the obstacles will slide or fall down if matches are made under them.
After completing a Match 3 level you can purchase the Hotel, and other buildings and accessories with the coins you earned, until the Resort in Miami has been completed. There are several Achievements that I found to be unique and actually more fun than the game itself, I especially liked the well-hidden Fairies. They SHOULD HAVE made a Collector's Edition version with several Hidden Zombies & Fairies throughout the game with more "Easter Egg" Achievements. The Standard Edition COULD HAVE been just the M3 game w/o the hidden zombie/fairies and No Achievements...I would totally be willing to purchase a CE version and this particular game, just to search for more Easter Eggs...{Pm me, we'll talk, wink-wink}
5 STAR RESORT SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-5 Star Rio Resort (August 7-2017) 4.0
2-5 Star Hawaii Resort (April 30-2018) 3.4
3-5 Star Miami Resort (July 29-2019) n/a
2-5 Star Hawaii Resort (April 30-2018) 3.4
3-5 Star Miami Resort (July 29-2019) n/a
by: rokapublish
Can you stop a dangerous cloaked assailant before it’s too late?
Overall rating
2
/
5
39 of 50 found this review helpful
A VENGEFUL LOVER RISES FROM THE GRAVE WEARING A BEAKED MASK & CLOAK...HOW ORIGINAL
PostedJuly 28, 2019
pennmom36
fromι sυяε ∂σ ωιsн мү vαcαтιση тσ нιℓтση нεα∂ ωαs α sтαүcαтιση
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Completed Game approximately 4 Hours
(including the CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)
Well, they do claim that imitation is the highest form of flattery
(including the CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)
Well, they do claim that imitation is the highest form of flattery
Detective Dupin has received an anonymous letter of impending doom which states that Lord Royce Morrissey has a date with death at the stroke of midnight. As Dupin's' most trusted assistant (after all you have helped to solve 15 previous Dark Tales cases) you know that Time and T̶i̶d̶e̶ Death wait for no man, and surely, the clock has been ticking for several days whilst awaiting the arrival of the early 1900's snail-mail postal service. As luck would have it, you arrive 2 seconds before the clock strikes midnight, just in the nick of time to thwart the Ghost of Morrissey's late wife Ligeia who really knows how to pack a punch. Clearly, she's been working out while Royce was working on Mrs. Royce Morrissey the 2nd.
That pretty much sums it up, if the storyline is still unclear, go back to Dark Tales games number 1-15 which all have the same plots, just different names to protect the innocent of course. There are Morphing Objects in every scene of this CE version, 26 scenes that look exactly like the scenes in this game. There are several new characters introduced in "Ligeia" as well, which coincidentally, look exactly like the characters in games 1-15. If you are tired of the same ole, same ole, save your hard-earned money and precious time by just replaying any of the previous 1-15 Dark Tales games for the same gratification experience.
There are 12 Hidden Object Scenes +5 in the CE Bonus Chapter, not including the smaller Zoom-Zone HO's. They aren't located within interesting locations, and they lack even the slightest hint of color, not to mention the fact that most of the scenes are repeated because they can't bother to create a new scene location. I also suspect that they recycle HOS & HOP scenes from one game to another. Most of the scenes are Interactive List Finds, but there are also Matching Pairs, Related Item Pairs, and Silhouetted Shape Finds.
There are 18 Mini-Games +11 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Some of the games are available in an Easy or Hard difficulty mode. Here are a few examples of games that I enjoyed:
❁ Adjust 4 slider tabs so their light beams will intersect all symbols on the tablet that match the symbol in the center x3~დდდ
❁ Swap lock tumbler sections that will intertwine with its counterpart~დდ
❁ Several labyrinths/maze puzzles such as avoiding being caught by police searchlights, or use directional arrows to navigate hedges~დ
❁ Swap lock tumbler sections that will intertwine with its counterpart~დდ
❁ Several labyrinths/maze puzzles such as avoiding being caught by police searchlights, or use directional arrows to navigate hedges~დ
The Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter is an average-length Chapter narrated by Robert Fowles as he takes us back to the origins of his employment as a housekeeper for the Phoenix family. There are 11 Mini-Games and 5 Hidden Object Scenes offered in this rather dull Bonus Chapter. You will finish Collecting the final 3 Medicine Bottles, and 8 Morphing Objects as well.
This Collector's Edition version has 9 Wallpapers, 6 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Screensavers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 17 Movie Cutscenes, 12 Achievements, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 11 Replayable Mini-Games, 4 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-in Strategy Guide.
DARK TALES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Murder's In The Rue Morgue (December 17-2009) 3.7
2-The Black Cat (September 9-2010) 4.4
3-The Premature Burial (October 6-2011) 4.5
4-The Gold Bug (January 10-2013) 3.8
5-The Masque Of The Red Death (April 25-2013) 4.4
6-The Fall Of The House Of Usher (March 20-2014) 4.0
7-The Mystery of Marie Roget (February 19-2015) 4.1
8-The Tell-Tale Heart (November 14-2015) 2.7
9-Metzengerstein (July 21-2016) 3.5
10-The Raven (December 29-2016) 3.2
11-Lenore (August 10-2017) 2.9
12-Morella (December 16-2017) 3.7
13-The Pit and the Pendulum (April 5-2018) 3.2
14-The Oval Portrait (August 30-2018) 3.0
15-Speaking With The Dead (March 23-2019) 2.9
16-Ligeia (July 25-2019) n/a
2-The Black Cat (September 9-2010) 4.4
3-The Premature Burial (October 6-2011) 4.5
4-The Gold Bug (January 10-2013) 3.8
5-The Masque Of The Red Death (April 25-2013) 4.4
6-The Fall Of The House Of Usher (March 20-2014) 4.0
7-The Mystery of Marie Roget (February 19-2015) 4.1
8-The Tell-Tale Heart (November 14-2015) 2.7
9-Metzengerstein (July 21-2016) 3.5
10-The Raven (December 29-2016) 3.2
11-Lenore (August 10-2017) 2.9
12-Morella (December 16-2017) 3.7
13-The Pit and the Pendulum (April 5-2018) 3.2
14-The Oval Portrait (August 30-2018) 3.0
15-Speaking With The Dead (March 23-2019) 2.9
16-Ligeia (July 25-2019) n/a
by: Amax Interactive
I recommend this game!
Accompany Mary Jane and Jack on a swashbuckling hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
4
/
5
77 of 93 found this review helpful
ARRR YE TIRED OF THE CLOAKED FIGURE IN A BEAKED MASK? ME TOO, WHICH IS JUST ONE REASON I LOVED THIS GAME
PostedJuly 28, 2019
pennmom36
from4 games under their belt now, all 4 have amazing stories, and not 1 floating mist figure!.ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Completed Collector's Edition Game
Approximately 6.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)
Approximately 6.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)
Aarr, Cap'n Owens has gone missin' lads! Surely foul play be at hand here. I'll get t' th' bottom o' this catastrophe, 'n when I find out wha' those scurvy dogs scallywags be up to, I be 'avn' 'em walk th' plank t' Davy Jones' Locker, so's they be feedn' th' fish!
Who doesn't love a good Pirate-themed game? Uncharted Tides reminded me of an older, 3-game series about pirates that coincidentally was developed by AM, the producer of this game (don't know if I can name-names?) I for one, have loved every game developed by this new Developer!
Call me crazy, but I'm so tired of stories about black mist entities wearing beaked-masks, tree-monsters, scorned lovers, and revengeful spirits, etc. so I'm 100% grateful for the amazing storylines these guys are bringing to the table, storylines that are really fresh and creative. I'm so grateful, I'm willing to overlook the somewhat mundane HO scenes and simplistic Mini-Games, but as far as developers go, these guys are just getting started! They are still brand new and shiny, they are learning on the fly but mark my words, these guys are going straight to the top of the HOPA pile, so do me, and this developer a solid and give this game a chance, I want more games by this developer!
Call me crazy, but I'm so tired of stories about black mist entities wearing beaked-masks, tree-monsters, scorned lovers, and revengeful spirits, etc. so I'm 100% grateful for the amazing storylines these guys are bringing to the table, storylines that are really fresh and creative. I'm so grateful, I'm willing to overlook the somewhat mundane HO scenes and simplistic Mini-Games, but as far as developers go, these guys are just getting started! They are still brand new and shiny, they are learning on the fly but mark my words, these guys are going straight to the top of the HOPA pile, so do me, and this developer a solid and give this game a chance, I want more games by this developer!
There are 19 Hidden Object Scenes (+ 3 in the CE Bonus Chapter) I wasn't as impressed with these HO scenes as I was with the ones offered in Cordelia's first BF release. I found a lot of objects to be somewhat undefined. The graphics in many of the HO scenes seemed to be purposely blurred in an attempt to hide the objects. Most of the scenes are Listed Item Finds but there are also Interactive Listed Item Finds, Sketched Picture Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Related Object Finds, and Symbol Finds
There are 29 Mini-Games (+5 in the CE Bonus Chapter) There is a repetitive Lockpick Mini-Game where you have to pull out each unobstructed bar correctly, but it's only used 5 times during the main chapters and a couple of times during the CE Bonus Chapter. Although the mini-games are easily solved, I enjoyed most of them and found them to be relaxing and a nice change of pace. Below are brief descriptions of some of my favorites:
☯Rotate the maze to navigate two colored balls into their color-coded slots.
☯Use directional arrows to navigate the ship to port, using obstacles as bumpers. დდ
☯Trap the octopus before it reaches the edges of a hexagonal board. დდდ
☯Thread the rope between the holes w/o crossing the same line twice. დდდ
☯Use directional arrows to navigate the ship to port, using obstacles as bumpers. დდ
☯Trap the octopus before it reaches the edges of a hexagonal board. დდდ
☯Thread the rope between the holes w/o crossing the same line twice. დდდ
The Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter winds back the clock to when Jack first met Mary Jane to highlight their Troubled Waters relationship. There are 3 Hidden Object Scenes and 5 Mini-Games, but there are no Morphing Rose Petals remaining in this average-sized Bonus Chapter. The Magic Compass isn't used in the Bonus Chapter but the Lockpicks are used twice (with 2 Lockpick mini-games to complete)
The Collector's Edition version has 6 Wallpapers (and no characters slapped on them to ruin the beauty!) 12 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 8 Story-based & 14 Skill-based Achievements, 23 Replayable Mini-Games, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 32 Morphing Rose Petals, 6 Main Chapters (very lengthy chapters) +Bonus Chapter (Troubled Waters) and a Built-in Strategy Guide
I recommend this game!
An exciting time management journey through a fairytale kingdom!
Overall rating
1
/
5
125 of 138 found this review helpful
CAN I GET A TIME-WASTED REFUND?
PostedJuly 26, 2019
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Completed Demo Collector's Edition version
15 Minutes of the Standard Edition version (definitely a chore)
15 Minutes of the Standard Edition version (definitely a chore)
I flat-out wasted an hour of my life playing the CE version of this game, so I figured I may as well take one for the team to see what this SE version didn't have that the CE version had. The answer is neither version has anything interesting to offer. .This is just another game by a developer who never puts forth any effort whatsoever. They never actually make new games, they recycle games with the same graphics, the same music, the same features, sometimes they don't even change the title they just slap a number after it and call it a series.
There's just nothing to talk about pertaining to this game, the tasks are boring, the colors are boring, the features are very boring. For example, on one of the levels, in the beginning, the only task was to collect hoards and hoards of wheat, no farm required, just gather wheat, watch it grow back, gather wheat, watch it grow back, lather, rinse, repeat.
The Collector's Edition version was so not worthy of a Standard Edition price much less a CE price tag. If you don't mind playing a game that gives you a Deja vu vibe with very little strategies required, a game with drab colors in hues of Wheaton gold, a game with the same music tracks you've heard hundreds of times before, a game that is a Gnomes Knock-off where only the names have changed, then this Standard Edition version is the game for you. The only difference from the Collector's Edition version is that you get 7 Music Soundtracks, 10 boring, who cares Concept Art pictures, and 23 pat-on-the-back Achievements (one of which should be for enduring the game in 1-minute increments) Both versions have 100 boring levels
I don't recommend this game.
An exciting time management journey through a fairytale kingdom!
Overall rating
1
/
5
13 of 16 found this review helpful
100 LEVELS OF WASTED TIME MANAGEMENT
PostedJuly 26, 2019
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Completed Demo Only
That's an hour of my life wasted on another game by a developer who doesn't put forth any effort whatsoever. They never actually make new games, they recycle games with the same graphics, the same music, the same features, sometimes they don't even change the title they just slap a number after it and call it a series.
There's just nothing to talk about pertaining to this game, the tasks are boring, the colors are boring, the features are very boring. For example, on one of the levels in the beginning, the only task was to collect hoards and hoards of wheat, no farm required, just gather wheat, watch it grow back, gather wheat, watch it grow back, lather, rinse, repeat.
This Collector's Edition version is so not worthy of the SE price much less a CE price tag. The only difference is that you get 7 Music Soundtracks, 10 boring Concept Art pictures, and 23 Achievements, both versions have 100 boring levels.
I recommend this game!
If all the world is a stage, what role do YOU play? Solve the Ivory Cane mystery to find out!
Overall rating
4
/
5
113 of 128 found this review helpful
I'VE BEEN FRAMED!
PostedJuly 24, 2019
pennmom36
fromI liked the Combiner feature where you have to place inventory items on the pop-up circles to combine them.ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Where Angels Cry
(104)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
First of all, this is not a Hidden Object Game, it's an adventure puzzle game. I've been playing for about 2 hours and I haven't come across any Hidden Object Scenes, it does have several puzzles to solve and it has 10 Hidden Elephants in some of the scenes. The computer-generated graphics are very good, and it has a superb murder mystery plot, certainly worthy of it's SE price.
You are abruptly awakened by the police banging on your door, demanding you turn yourself in. Dazed, and certainly confused you scan the room for clues, something, anything to jog your memory. That's when you notice the slashes across Sasha's portrait you had just finished last night! Has something horrible happened to your beloved? There's only one thing to do, go on the lam to solve a murder mystery and prove your innocence. The streets of Paris holds many secrets, including a mysterious Man with the Ivory Cane who may be your only salvation, but can he be trusted?
There are 3 modes of difficulty as well as a Custom mode (you have to click on the gears on the top left of the mode window to access) There are 11 Achievements to earn and 10 Hidden Elephants and eventually you will find a Map, so this Standard Edition has plenty of worthy features. This is the same developer who created one of my favorite HOPA games, Where Angels Cry.
As I said earlier, there are no Hidden Object Scenes, at least none that I've come across so far, but there are mini-games and puzzles available. Here are a few of the games I enjoyed so far:
1-Draw a line through each cell without intersecting lines x3.
2-Cast the fishing hook into the correct path and remove at the correct time to catch 5 fish total.
3-Jump elephant tiles to remove all but 1 tile which must land on the highlighted cell.
2-Cast the fishing hook into the correct path and remove at the correct time to catch 5 fish total.
3-Jump elephant tiles to remove all but 1 tile which must land on the highlighted cell.
I recommend this game!
Restore the kingdom's mesmerizing castles in this enchanting Solitaire adventure! Travel the lands and collect resources to rebuild majestic monuments.
Overall rating
4
/
5
34 of 42 found this review helpful
THIS STANDARD EDITION VERSION IS WORTH THE FOUR MONTH WAIT!
PostedJuly 23, 2019
pennmom36
fromIt would be awesome if they ditched the feature requiring you to double-click the deck after making a combo (once to end the combo, a second time to turn over a new deck card) ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Magic Cards Solitaire
(28)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Review based upon:
Completed CE version
Demo only SE version
Completed CE version
Demo only SE version
The Collector's Edition version of this Higher/Lower Solitaire game has a ton of extras, but this Standard Edition version still packs a punch, including 12 additional Bonus Solitaire variations. There are several levels that seemed impossible to beat and I had to replay them 20-30 times before I was able to remove all of the cards, other levels could be cleared on the first try, so it can be a challenging game if you are like me and have to keep trying until you get a perfect score.
You can play in a Normal Solitaire Mode, a Hard Mode with a Timer, or a Relaxed Mode which gives you more than one deal. Both versions include 24 Achievement Trophies to earn and I do recommend that you read the Achievements before starting the game because there are a few that are awarded for selecting specific options, such as, choosing a Custom Cursor, Watching the Credits, Setting a Wallpaper, Replaying a Level, and even for Removing 5 Cards in 5 Seconds.
The goal is to Remove Cards that are either one Higher or one Lower than the Deck Card, and you get to remove all of the cards, not just special cards like some games! Each level requires you to Collect Emeralds that are used to purchase Castle Sections. When a Castle has been completed, you can set it as a Wallpaper. If you don't have enough Emeralds to purchase a Castle section, this step is bypassed until you do. The Level Map shows how many Emeralds are available on each level.
As you remove cards from the playing field, you will earn Coins that can be used in the Shop to purchase a Deck Card Counter~Remove a Random Card~Remove a Specific Card~Reveal some Face Down Cards~Extra Shuffle and Undo features~Card Specific Wildcards~Jokers, and the Chance to Receive Wildcards and Jokers during the Levels. Combo's start at 5 Cards and each level gives you 1 free Undo. You can earn up to 3 Stars per level and you can Replay the levels as often as you want to try to remove all of the Cards.
There are several types of Obstacle Cards, such as, Locks that require you to remove the Key Card, Frozen Cards that require two Plays, Chains that require removing the Hammer Card, Ribbons that require removing Scissor Cards, Vines that require removing the Sickle Cards, Red and Black Seals that require removing Red and Black Cards, and Red and Black Suit Specific Cards that require removing Specific Suit Cards. As you progress, several types of obstacle cards may be included in a level at the same time.
As you progress, you will unlock 12 Bonus Solitaire versions: (available in the Collector's Edition & Standard Edition versions)
*Klondike by Twelves
*FreeCell Two Decks
*Spider Two Suits
*Lady Polk
*Ali Baba
*Bakers Dozen
*Acme Unlimited
*Trusty Twelve
*Giant
*Lanes
*Raglan
*Twenty!
*FreeCell Two Decks
*Spider Two Suits
*Lady Polk
*Ali Baba
*Bakers Dozen
*Acme Unlimited
*Trusty Twelve
*Giant
*Lanes
*Raglan
*Twenty!
The Collector's Edition version has a ton of extra's and is well worth the extra price because it includes 120 Extra CE Bonus Levels (practically like getting a second game) It also includes 6 Castle Wallpapers (available on both CE & SE versions) +3 Extra Castle Wallpapers, 7 Castle before/after Concept Art, 10 Music Soundtracks, 4 Card Back Graphics, 3 Card Font Graphics (available on both CE & SE versions) +4 Extra Card Back Graphics, 24 Trophies (available on both CE & SE versions) +Extra Trophy Achievements, 3 Extra Castles to build, 6 Extra Bonus Solitaire types: Scarab~Spanish Patience~Diplomat~Double Line~Nestor~Thieves of Egypt, 12 Power-ups (available on both CE & SE versions) +4 Bonus Power-ups.
JEWEL MATCH SOLITAIRE SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Jewel Match Solitaire CE (October 17-2017) 4.2
SE-Jewel Match Solitaire SE (December 13-2017) 4.5
2-Jewel Match Solitaire: Twilight (October 30-2017) 4.8
3-Jewel Match Solitaire: L'Amour (January 21-2018) 4.7
4-Jewel Match Solitaire: Winterscapes (February 5-2019) 4.2
5-Jewel Match Solitaire 2 CE (March 26-2019) 3.6
SE-Jewel Match Solitaire 2 SE (July 23-2019) n/a
SE-Jewel Match Solitaire SE (December 13-2017) 4.5
2-Jewel Match Solitaire: Twilight (October 30-2017) 4.8
3-Jewel Match Solitaire: L'Amour (January 21-2018) 4.7
4-Jewel Match Solitaire: Winterscapes (February 5-2019) 4.2
5-Jewel Match Solitaire 2 CE (March 26-2019) 3.6
SE-Jewel Match Solitaire 2 SE (July 23-2019) n/a
by: Suricate Software
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I recommend this game!
Solve puzzles and search for hidden clues to find out who is responsible for the King's untimely death.
Overall rating
4
/
5
83 of 91 found this review helpful
HIDDEN OBJECT MAGIC
PostedJuly 22, 2019
pennmom36
fromPlay more than a few levels, the first few are tutorial levels and very easy. ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Purchased Game
(approximately 2 Hours so far)
(approximately 2 Hours so far)
This is an old-fashioned Hidden Object Game (HOG) and a good one at that. I knew within 10 minutes that I was going to buy Hidden Magic, The Far Kingdoms are definitely better as Solitaire or Hidden Object games, and this one has a great variety of Hidden Object Scenes and mini-games, as well as an interesting storyline.
You can choose from 20 different realistic Avatars of Elven Princesses and Princes, but I'm not really sure why because they aren't really shown after you choose them. You can play in an Untimed Mode or a Timed Mode which gives you 3 Minutes to complete each scene, which is actually plenty of time (I had time remaining after each level) Each time you replay a level, the objects to find are different, and they vary as Listed Items or Silhouetted Shapes, so there's a good replay value.
There are unlimited Hints available but you only start out with 4 freebies that are instant hints, after those are used you have to wait for the Hint to recharge before using them again. The turtorial doesn't really explain any of the features, I had to use them all up just to access the Shop to see what was offered. There is a Jar of Fireflies that will find 3 Items in the location, you can purchase packages of 1,5, or 10 in the shop. The Lantern feature can be used during the Dark Scenes to light the entire scene for 1 minute, and the Timer feature will add 30 seconds to the timer if you are playing in the Timed Mode.
After playing a set of HO levels (finding all items to meet the level objections) you get to play a Mini-game that progress in difficulty (they are very easy and small at first) such as a Match 3 game, Mahjong, or Card Matching Pairs Games where you flip over 2 cards at a time to find all matching cards.
THE FAR KINGDOMS SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Far Kingdoms (November 19-2013) 3.1 ~Hidden Object~
2-Winter Solitaire (September 9-2014) 3.7 ~Solitaire~
3-Elements (November 24-2014) 3.4 ~Hidden Object/Match 3~
4-Age of Solitaire (April 13-2015) 3.9 ~Solitaire~
5-Sacred Grove Solitaire (December 29-2015) 3.9 ~Solitaire~
6-Magic Mosaics (April 11-2016) 4.0 ~Mosaic Griddler~
7-Forgotten Relics (April 4-2017) 3.5 ~Solitaire~
8-Garden Mosaics (October 2-2017) 3.2 ~Mosaic Griddler~
9-Spooky Mosaics (October 23-2017) 4.3 ~Mosaic Griddler~
10-Awakening Solitaire (February 23-2018 2.8 ~Solitaire~
11-Magic Mosaics 2 (June 17-2019) 4.0 ~Mosaic Griddler~
12-Hidden Magic (July 22-2019) n/a ~Hidden Object~
2-Winter Solitaire (September 9-2014) 3.7 ~Solitaire~
3-Elements (November 24-2014) 3.4 ~Hidden Object/Match 3~
4-Age of Solitaire (April 13-2015) 3.9 ~Solitaire~
5-Sacred Grove Solitaire (December 29-2015) 3.9 ~Solitaire~
6-Magic Mosaics (April 11-2016) 4.0 ~Mosaic Griddler~
7-Forgotten Relics (April 4-2017) 3.5 ~Solitaire~
8-Garden Mosaics (October 2-2017) 3.2 ~Mosaic Griddler~
9-Spooky Mosaics (October 23-2017) 4.3 ~Mosaic Griddler~
10-Awakening Solitaire (February 23-2018 2.8 ~Solitaire~
11-Magic Mosaics 2 (June 17-2019) 4.0 ~Mosaic Griddler~
12-Hidden Magic (July 22-2019) n/a ~Hidden Object~
by: Lazy Turtle Games
I recommend this game!
Put your game hat on and embark on an adventure trip to London!
Overall rating
4
/
5
101 of 110 found this review helpful
UNLESS YOU WANT 14 WALLPAPERS THIS SE VERSION IS THE BETTER CHOICE
PostedJuly 21, 2019
pennmom36
fromHours of fun ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Completed CE version
Demo only SE version
Demo only SE version
I used a coupon code to purchase the Collector's Edition version when it was first released so I'm not super disappointed in the fact that this version has just as much to offer. The Collector’s Edition version has 5 extra Hidden Objects scenes, +3 mini-games & 14 wallpapers, which, in my opinion, isn't much of a difference especially for the price difference. Adventure Trip: London is a great old-fashioned Hidden Object Game.
The graphics are clear, the objects are cleverly hidden in plain sight with easily recognizable objects,(with a few flaw exceptions such as 2 Mice which were actually Gerbils) there are lots of cool features such as Collectible 8-Balls, Collectible Crowns, and a different Fun Fact item in every scene that is shown at the beginning of each level. There's a ton of variety as far as Hidden Object Scene types, and plenty of Mini-Games available as well.
You can play in an Easy Mode which has no Timer or Misclick penalties, and the Hint feature recharges in 5 Seconds. The Medium Mode is also Untimed but there is a Misclick penalty of +1000 points and it takes the Hint feature 15 Seconds to recharge. The Hard Mode is Timed and also has a +1000 point Misclick penalty and the Hint feature takes 60 Seconds to recharge. I played in the hard mode and had plenty of time to find all of the items on most levels.
You can play in an Easy Mode which has no Timer or Misclick penalties, and the Hint feature recharges in 5 Seconds. The Medium Mode is also Untimed but there is a Misclick penalty of +1000 points and it takes the Hint feature 15 Seconds to recharge. The Hard Mode is Timed and also has a +1000 point Misclick penalty and the Hint feature takes 60 Seconds to recharge. I played in the hard mode and had plenty of time to find all of the items on most levels.
There are several Hidden Object types:
➺Abc: Normal Listed Item Finds.
➺Missing Vowels: Listed Items that are missing the Vowels.
➺Scrambled: Listed Item Finds with jumbled words.
➺Silhouetted Shape: Items shown as Silhouetted Shapes.
➺Pairs: You have to find matching Pairs of items.
➺Abc: Normal Listed Item Finds.
➺Missing Vowels: Listed Items that are missing the Vowels.
➺Scrambled: Listed Item Finds with jumbled words.
➺Silhouetted Shape: Items shown as Silhouetted Shapes.
➺Pairs: You have to find matching Pairs of items.
Each scene has extra items to find that aren't listed, however, they are only available in the word type HO variations. Finding 60 Collectible 8 Ball's will Unlock the Finale Puzzle, Finding 100 Crowns will Unlock the Unlimited Play Mode. Before the start of each level, you are shown a pictured item that when found will give you a Fun Fact about that particular item, which doesn't necessarily have anything to do with London, such as an avocado??? The Fun Facts you find are will be stored in the Diary Icon.
After completing the Hidden Object Scene, there will be a Mini-Game variation to play, such as Spot the Difference, Tile Swap puzzles, Match 3 games, or Symbol Search (like word search w/ symbols)
I recommend either version, but other than wallpapers and a few extra levels, there's nothing in the CE version to tip the scales ヅ
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a dangerous band of criminals from destroying the city?
Overall rating
3
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5
93 of 131 found this review helpful
DOES THE GOOD REALLY OUTWEIGH THE BAD?
PostedJuly 20, 2019
pennmom36
fromDid you know that Plato was of the opinion that persons guilty of sacrilege must be tattooed forcibly. ヅ
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Rachael's baby sister is in trouble again, and since Rachael is out of town, good ole Uncle Chris gets to babysit, once he tracks her down. It's going to be a pretty awkward conversation though, "er, hey babe, yes, we're both doing good, Nerida is safe,.ahhh, sort of. About her beautiful singing voice...."
I think this series was over before it began, and #3 is a perfect example of why...it's boring to play. Eipix is famous for only having 2 areas of interest in every scene, 3 if you're lucky. The graphics are so plain with so little detail, there's nothing to look at, nothing to do, and because the storyline is boring, there's nothing to engross you or pique your interest, nothing to make you want to keep playing other than the hard-earned money you spent.
There are 16 Hidden Object Scenes +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter. There was a few of them that were creative such as finding ingredients to make tea or opening 2 drawers at a time to find matching pairs, but there was only one that I actually liked, selecting various drums to display several musical symbols that match the symbols on the inventory bar. There are also Interactive Listed Items, Keywords in Sentence Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Multiples Finds, and Pictured Item Finds as well.
There are 19 Mini-Games +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter, but for me personally, I found them to be rather boring and not very creative. Here are a few of the games I found to be better the most:
1-Rotate wires to connect, similar to "pipes"
2-Adjust 4 puzzle sections to fit correctly, using + and - buttons, horizontal and vertical sliders, and rotational arrow buttons.
3-Select picture frames in the correct order by pushing them along the path.
2-Adjust 4 puzzle sections to fit correctly, using + and - buttons, horizontal and vertical sliders, and rotational arrow buttons.
3-Select picture frames in the correct order by pushing them along the path.
The Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter is a continuation of the main games' plot, playing as Nerida on a quest to find her voice. There are 7 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Objects remaining, and you will pick up the final 5 Musical Notes to complete your collection, but there are no Morphing Objects within the CE BC>
This collector's Edition version has 4 Concept Art Pictures, 8 Wallpapers, 8 Movie Video Cutscenes, 5 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements, 18 Replayable Puzzles, 18 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 21 Souvenir's, 33 Musical Note Collectibles, 16 Scene Morphing Objects, 4 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-in Strategy Guide.
THE ANDERSEN ACCOUNTS SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Chapter One (April 7-2018) 3.7
2-The Price of a Life (February 7-2019) 3.6
3-The Voice of Reason (July 20-2019) n/a
2-The Price of a Life (February 7-2019) 3.6
3-The Voice of Reason (July 20-2019) n/a
by: Eipix Entertainment
I don't recommend this game.