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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4726
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 21, 2025
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Utterly clueless, but full of good intentions, Robert and Laura set out to save their world in this bizarre and imaginative point and click adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
122 of 129 found this review helpful
Hardcore Adventure At A Snails Pace But Totally Worth It
PostedAugust 24, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhy does Robert have a flute nose?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
The Inner World is a place Robert has never been....until today that is! Robert has lived his entire life in the tower high above the city as the abbot Conroy's apprentice. Today as fate would have it, a mischievous pigeon named Peck has swallowed Conroy's medallion amulet. Robert doesn't hesitate to chase after Peck who scurried down the garbage chute that leads to Asposian, a unusual world in which the wind has ceased to exist!
This is a hand drawn adventure game unlike no other, it's very slow moving as you are tasked with guiding Robert every step of the way. Everyone Robert meets is important, and everything Robert finds has a purpose, eventually. Items that can be interacted with will have a dot that when clicked on will give you the choice of a magnifying glass which means Robert investigates the item and states the obvious, a hand which means Robert will pick up the item (if something is needed in order to pick up the item Robert will say something witty such as "it's too greasy to pick up) if you click on the gears, it will allow you to click and drag on an inventory item necessary to complete the task. Some inventory items need to be combined before using, this can be done by dragging one inventory item to the other.
When Robert meets different characters along the way, he soon realizes that everybody wants something and nothing's free. Characters have a great deal of information, as the character carries on a conversation, icon's appear relating to the subjects that are being talked about. You can choose these icons in any order you want to try and figure out what it will take to make that person happy, where to find items that relate to what they want, and how to go about getting these necessary items. When you think you have extracted enough information from them you click on the X to exit the conversation, but don't worry you can always return to delve deeper into the conversation.
There's no hand holding in this game, if you get stuck, you can choose to receive a hint if you click on the question mark at the top of the screen. Several topics will appear (if you have progressed enough to have multiple tasks to accomplish) you choose the topic you are stuck on and a vague answer will be given to point you in the right direction. If you are still confused as to what needs to be done next, you can continue clicking to receive more in depth answers until you are practically told where to go and what to do when you get there.
This is a slow moving cartoonish adventure where you will meet sarcasm at it's best. You will quickly relate to Robert's character and learn from him as you go along. There are no HOP's or puzzles to tinker with, just an adventure that leads to a seemingly never ending quest to find the elusive pigeon! This is one of those games you're going to have to play before buying to see if it's right for your taste, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
Overall rating
5
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5
106 of 117 found this review helpful
This Game Has More Twists In The Plot Than A Twizzler
PostedAugust 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromDoes anybody have any aluminum foil?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
The Observatory has been tracking a very fast moving meteor heading straight for the town of Arrowhead, but this ain't no meteor, it's a flying saucer! In true Roswell fashion, the spacecraft (weather balloon) lands smack dab in the middle of an unsuspecting farmers barn. This space invader is on an important mission to save planet Earth from the world eaters of Iridessa and he's going to need his good friend Diana's help activating the planetary defense system! Strap yourself in for this rocketship ride cause it's not going to be easy staying one step ahead of the military who has no concept of what these aliens are capable of much less who's on who's side!
THIS GAME IS FULL OF EASTER EGGS FROM BEGINNING TO END....it's really fun to find all the references from the equally awesome game, Maze: Subject 360, and I might add, that game has several references to Beyond as well! This game was an immediate purchase for this sci-fi geek, the graphics are incredible, and the thing I love the most is how authentic the graphics are. From the rust plagued tractors to the sleek futuristic spacecraft, the artists paid immense attention to every detail. (notice how even the inventory bar transforms to reflect the difference from one planet to the other) The characters are real people, the locations are totally believable, and the game flows flawlessly. There are Plus Sign Complex inventory items, (requiring some type of otherworldly interaction) and the Collector's Edition has the addition of Interstellar Achievements (Out of this world), Star Memories (intergalactic gifts) Morphing Objects (shapeshifting alien technology) and 44 hidden collectible Rocket Symbols to find (if you're not too busy saving the planet)
The Hidden Object Puzzles vary from the standard interactive list finds (again, the devs have done a great job keeping the items authentic and appropriate for each location) as well as finding matching and complex Symbols. There are even several smaller HOP's within zoomed in locations, finding items from pictures shown, or multiples of items that match the silhouetted shapes. My favorite feature of all time is only available in the Collector's Edition, each HOP has a Morphing Object to find, whenever you see the icon that replaces the Rocket Symbol icon, there's a Morphing Object to search for, and I will admit that it took me quite a while to find the Morph in the matching symbol HOP...and I loved it!
The Mini Games, fantastic! Right from the get go, you get to drive a motorcycle at a neck breaking pace around sharp curves in the darkness! There are normal, fairly easy puzzles, repeating the sequence of symbols, and finding nodes that connect in length between batteries on the left and right sides. My favorite Mini Game was trying to sneak by the military guards, in three different locations which increased in difficulty each time, adding more guards and more guard dogs. You have to choose the most logical path out of three different patterns, AND you have to pay attention to the timing as well.
The Collector's Edition has the Town of Arrowhead Party (Jigsaw) 15 different Achievements, Soundtracks, 44 Collectible Rocket Symbols (which will unlock the Rocket Hunt) Characters information, 12 Wallpapers, 21 Hidden Object Puzzles, Morphing Objects, replayable Mini Games, "Making Of" Videos, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, so get your sci-fi game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The legendary hero Hercules and his wife Megara are back, ready to embark on their next adventure! Restore the world's beauty and save Mother Nature from destruction!
Overall rating
5
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5
110 of 122 found this review helpful
Love Hercules, But I Have Reservations About The Value Of The Collector's Edition
PostedAugust 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromIsn't Zeus Hercules' father?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
12 Labours of Hercules is a fantastic Time Management Game, but I'm going to wait for the Standard Edition because from what I can see, the Collector's Edition only has Wallpapers and Achievements to offer and possibly the addition of Collectible Puzzle Pieces that allows you to piece together a mosaic picture every 10 levels or so.
This episode begins with a roundtable meeting of the gods who decide that Hercules must be dealt with. The gods are jealous of Hercules, a demigod adored and admired by his people, and when nobody was looking, someone poisoned Hercules! After an entire year of bedridden illness, Hercules is better than ever and has a lot of work to catch up on because the once fertile lands have withered and turned into a wasteland. Megara joins her husband on this adventure, restoring withered trees and growing fruit for workers to eat.
There are three different modes of difficulty, Relaxed, Casual and expert, and every level that is completed within Gold Time (3 stars) will reveal a part of the ancient castle which I believe is supposed to be Mt. Olympus, but I could be wrong on that one. Each level has a puzzle piece to find which looks like an ancient rune tile, I look for the puzzle piece before clicking on anything which starts the game, that way I don't forget about the puzzle piece or waste time searching for it. You can replay any of the levels to try to get a better score or if you forgot the puzzle piece. There are several Achievements to earn for tasks such as collecting a resource after completing the level tasks, completing the level without using bonuses or finding 10 puzzle pieces.
There are the usual tasks of building and upgrading farms, sawmills, goldmines and even storage facilities, clearing and repairing paths, and collecting food. Each task requires a certain amount of resources to complete and when you scan over a task, the requirements needed are shown as well as the resources you are lacking to complete. You can click on several tasks to have the workers complete, a checkmark will appear on the item for every available worker, and flags will queue the rest in numerical order until a worker is free. In Relaxed and Casual modes, the tasks available are circled in green, yellow indicates you will be able to complete the task once the resources collected are delivered to the base camp, red indicates the item is either blocked or you don't have enough available resources. Megara is summoned to grow fruit trees and heal trees which transforms a section to a lush oasis. Then of course there's Hercules with all his strength, who is tasked with only one job, clear paths of boulders no mere man can budge!
As you progress, you will receive bonuses that can be used each time the meter fills to make the workers Faster and even collect more resources. Generally, you want to use these bonuses often in order to complete the tasks within Gold Time, especially as you progress and the levels become more complicated. Occasionally you will get a chance to earn bonus points by reading plaques that give you optional tasks such as finding two Ancient Vases.
This Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpapers, Achievements to earn, Collectible Puzzle Pieces, Puzzles to complete once all the pieces have been collected, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus story and level, so get your TM game on Hercules style, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
A carnival is no laughing matter when a murderer strikes.
Overall rating
4
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5
62 of 69 found this review helpful
A Deadly Carnival
PostedAugust 21, 2015
pennmom36
fromHe must not have made an impression on his boss!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
Storyline
4
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5
Everybody loves a circus carnival, with the exception of employee # 18 whose cold lifeless body has just been discovered! Looks like we have a new partner for this whodunit mystery, however he doesn't seem all that helpful because when he finds clues he always suggests that I do all the investigating whilst he stands guard over the crime scene, lol. Once again we are equipped with a simple but effective Forensics Kit to examine the victim's bodies, tongue depressors, tweezers, dusters etc. and then draw a conclusion based upon the evidence. All the evidence and deductions you make are stored on the Evidence Board, which can be accessed anytime. Several of the inventory items you find have plus signs indicating some type of interaction must be performed before the item can be used such as combining it with another inventory item or solving a quick puzzle. The Collector's Edition has Achievements to earn and 39 hidden Justice Scales to collect for an additional special achievement.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, some are progressive interactive finds that match the sketches, some are silhouetted shape finds and the standard interactive list finds. All are centered around carnival themed items and very entertaining, but you can also opt for the Bubble Shoot game instead. The Mini Games aren't really new, but enjoyable, such as turning three rings to align pathways from an animal token in the middle to the matching token on the outside, and this process is repeated until all 4 animal tokens have been completed one at a time.
The Collector's Edition has 9 Puzzles, 15 HOP's, 39 Hidden Justice Scales, 7 Movies, 8 Concept Art pictures, 8 Wallpapers, Souvenirs, 12 Achievements, 6 Music Soundtracks, Bubble Shooter games, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, hurry, hurry, hurry, step right up and enjoy this deady carnival!
I recommend this game!
Haunted Hotel: Phoenix Collector's Edition
Uncover the truth behind the legendary fire that destroyed a university.
Overall rating
5
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5
222 of 277 found this review helpful
Mystery Trackers To The Haunted Hotel Rescue
PostedAugust 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromWill elf be joining me as well?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
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
The Mystery Trackers are lending us a hand on this arson investigation! Fires are breaking out everywhere in Northern Oregon, which in itself isn't unusual, but reports are coming in with sightings of the legendary Oregon Phoenix. Let's hope the phoenix isn't responsible because legend has it, they live 1000 years. The Stone Spire Hotel is at the center of attention here, owner Amanda Sate has transformed this university building into a hotel to feel closer to her good friend Stephen whose life was taken at this university by one of these fires. It's time to get to the bottom of this abnormality and find out if the Oregon Phoenix is indeed responsible for the fires, or if this is a clever disguise for a cunning arsonist.
Haunted Hotel has been involving as of late, and this edition is definitely proof that it's heading in the right direction! There are complex inventory items that require some type of interaction before using, 20 Collectible Puzzle Pieces, 12 Legendary Bird Figurines with a small bio and origin, and my all time favorite feature, 21 Morphing Objects.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with interactive list finds, to finding pairs of items by moving two items at a time to briefly expose items. There are also several small HO's within zoomed in areas that require you to find 3 of the same item, but they're not really hidden or difficult to find. The Mini Games are decent, resetting wires by moving the jacks and pulling a lever to see which ones are correct. You also have to put out a fire with a hose but I don't consider that a mini game.
This Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art Pictures, 17 Achievements, 12 Mythical Bird Figurines, 20 Stained Glass Puzzle Pieces, 21 Morphing Objects, replayable HOP's and Mini Games, a Secret Room, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter. What are you waiting for, get your Mystery Trackers Haunted Hotel game on, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Shrouded Tales: Revenge of Shadows
Adventure into the unknown to save a city from evil!
Overall rating
4
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5
31 of 32 found this review helpful
Why Do You Choose The Darkness Brother?
PostedAugust 19, 2015
pennmom36
fromMaster of Shadows vs. Baron's of Light
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
Storyline
4
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5
Veronica Ellard is a self-taught plane walker who freed the people of Havenwick from an impenetrable dome surrounding their city for nearly 20 years! Now she has been asked by the Order of Barons to help the neighboring city of Volarden who has fallen victim to the Shadows, the same evil that imprisoned Havenwick. The Baron's motto, when in the darkness, we are the light. As the Shadow's fall, we light the fire. When evil attacks, we burn with hope. Veronica must spread the light of the Baron's upon the Shadow shrouded city of their brethren before the evil that has pitted brother against brother, casts it's darkness forevermore!
Your mother, a member of the Order as well, has given you a powerful Amulet that stores collected spells during your quest. Each time the Amulet is used to cast a spell, it becomes stronger and more powerful. Restora repairs broken objects, Combusta creates a small flame, Germina makes plants grow and Electra charges objects with electricity. Once you arrive in Volarden, you will find the Scroll of Secrets, that shows useful information about Volarden and it's residents. In the Collector's Edition, it also reveals 30 hidden rune symbols, one in each scene, as well as the addition of several Achievements to earn. The city also has a portal that when activated, allows you to walk between the real world and a parallel universe which is basically the same place, only darker. You will have to travel back and forth, using items from one parallel in the other and vice versa.
The Hidden Object Scenes have several types available, with a unique feature that requires you to use some of the inventory items you have collected within the scene by switching between the inventory tab and the objects tab. There are FROG's which is several fragmented object pieces to find, and interactive list finds as well. Some of the HOS are repeated, which is a major downfall in my opinion, it's boring a second time around and I cannot figure out why they do this!
Hope you love Mini Games because there are a lot of em, and to me, this is the feature that makes or breaks the game. Whenever you find a new symbol that allows you to repair your broken amulet (yes, they always break after the first use) you play a mini game. The same game is repeated each time, but it gets more complicated as you progress. There are several red masks that must be turned yellow using 2 or three copper symbols with specific directional arrows, to cover all of the masks in each direction. Other puzzles requires you to use magnets to either repel or attract gems into their correct slots, another requires you to drag red stars with lines connecting each red star across every blue star to light them all up. One of my favorite puzzles was putting all blue tokens on the left and all red tokens on the right, using arms on each row and column to nudge each token one space at a time. All of the puzzles are doable, some of them are just more time consuming than others.
The Collector's Edition has 5 Soundtracks and Videos, 12 Concept Art pictures, 6 Wallpapers in the Art Gallery, 30 Hidden Runes, 20 Mini Games, 17 Hidden Object Puzzles, 20 Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Dry summer has withered the king's beloved garden. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.
Overall rating
5
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5
115 of 134 found this review helpful
Magical Seeds
PostedAugust 19, 2015
pennmom36
fromI think they forgot an apostrophe in the word he'll
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
In the tiny kingdom of gnomes the king built a massive garden for his people to enjoy. Every year on his daughter's birthday, the king declared a holiday and gnomes from all corners of the kingdom came to visit the beautiful garden. After a very dry summer and a harsh winter, his garden began to suffer, as did the king who fell ill and became bedridden! The princess set off on a journey to collect magical seeds to restore her father's garden.
Although there isn't really anything new in this Time Management game, it has really good graphics, obtainable tasks with a nice variety. There are the usual tasks of collecting resources, clearing paths, repairing roads and building bridges. There are sawmills to build, quarries, firemen's houses, farms, and sorceresses houses to construct and upgrade, and there's even a market which allows you to exchange some resources for others that you may need. You can upgrade housing to accommodate more workers to help you finish the level within the time allotted to earn up to three gold stars per level. (There are 49 levels total)
Each level has a special task to complete, which usually requires building a specific building or gathering enough resources to complete the goal. The Sorceress can plant magical seeds, or cure withered trees, but she has to have a humble abode first to reside in, and you have to collect enough crystals for her to work her magic. Once seeds are planted by the sorceress, the fireman has to water the plant to make it grow, but of course he needs a firehouse built first. You might have to build a stone quarry to produce enough stone, or a sawmill to produce enough wood in order to repair beehives, or construct a gnome version of stonehenge.
As you progress, you will earn magical abilities that can be used to speed up workers or get more resources, once you use the bonus, you have to let it recharge before you can use it again. There are 23 Trophies or Achievements to earn and you can choose the option of No Tutorial, otherwise you will play the first few levels with an automatic tutorial. Any level can be replayed as often as you want, to try for a better score, there is a time meter on the right side that has three stars, if the meter dips below the first star, you will only receive 2 stars for the level, and so forth, however you are still able to complete the level and continue with no stars, if you want to play the game with no timer worries (I saw no option available otherwise) Other than a couple of typo's, the game runs flawlessly, has an interesting adventure story and best of all, it's fun to play, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Magic Griddlers 2
Can you solve the warlock’s puzzles and save the world’s good mages from a tragic fate? Complete 120 new griddlers in Magic Griddlers 2!
Overall rating
3
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5
46 of 51 found this review helpful
Oh Look, I Made A.......Shape Of Some Sort?!?
PostedAugust 18, 2015
pennmom36
fromI'm going to go help Mr. Penguin now.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I guess we griddler fans have just been spoiled by Fantasy Mosaics, with the bright colorful tiles, 3 different colors used on every puzzle, and most of all, each griddler puzzle creates a fantastic picture such as flowers, lions and even people! This puzzle however is just okay, with only a single color (blue) and the picture you create isn't even a picture, it's just a shape, if it is a picture of something I certainly don't see it. When the shape is complete, they don't even remove all the x's to show you what shape you've just mastered!
This Griddler or Mosaic puzzle works the usual way, left click to fill in squares, right click to cross out a square and make it with an X. There are numbers on each column and row, each group of numbers are separated by at least one empty or crossed off square. Sometimes it's easier to figure out where a filled in square cannot be rather than where it can, which will narrow down the options and make it easier to figure out. Most Griddler puzzles give you the option to cross off rows and columns automatically when filled, but I didn't find this option or any other options for that matter.
There is a tutorial available in Beginner or Expert modes, or you can skip both and go right into the adventure mode which has 6 worlds and 20 levels within each world. The goal is to earn 3 Keys per level, a key or star is deducted for each mistake that is made, but any level can be repeated to better your score if you do make a mistake. Every filled square earns you coins, and some of the filled squares contain bonuses. The coins can be used in the shop to purchase the right to make 3 mistakes, 2 starting hints, and the option to refill all of the hints on the current level. You must earn enough stars or keys to unlock the next World's levels, or you can use your coins to unlock them. There are 15 Trophies to earn as well.
There were too many things I didn't like in this game, my two biggest gripes is the fact that the pictures created are nothing more than random shapes (I could be wrong, but if they are pictures they should have labeled them) Some of the puzzles as you progress, leave you no choice but to use a hint at the start because there's no way of figuring out logically where any filled or crossed off tile should go (without guessing of course) These are logical based puzzles and they should be solvable without having to use a hint in my opinion. Do yourself a favor and try the demo first, even better, try the demo of Fantasy Mosaics for some real fun!
I don't recommend this game.
Subliminal Realms: The Masterpiece
Albert's worst nightmare becomes reality when a creature from his grim paintings kidnaps his family. What does she want?
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 25 found this review helpful
Unfinished Work
PostedAugust 16, 2015
pennmom36
fromQuick, paint a picture of Smudge rescuing Elizabeth and Iris, problem solved!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
Dying alone is the only way Albert can describe the feeling he gets when he tries to paint the creature from his recurring nightmares. This creature is a woman so horrible, so frightening, that he vows to never finish the painting! Albert has unveiled his latest masterpiece "The Road To Solitude" to his wife Elizabeth and his daughter Iris,just before it's completion. Lately, Albert has struggled to complete most of his work, and this masterpiece is darker than most, a reflection of his inner turmoil that seems to be haunting him. When the paintings come to life one stormy night and the creature from his nightmares kidnap his family, it becomes painstakingly clear that Albert must face his fears once and for all. The Road to Solitude will lead Albert through the maze of his worst nightmares that have become reality, and challenges him to finish what he started to save the family he so dearly loves.
Albert won't have to face his nightmares alone, because fortunately, not all of his masterpieces are dark. Smudge has been waiting patiently for a few finishing touches on his hero's cape and he's good to go! Smudge is a mixture between a flying coyote, a magician and superman with a sultry voice. Not only can he fly, but he can levitate entire trees and make them disappear into thin air! No artist is complete without tools of the trade, so throughout the game, you will acquire 7 paintbrushes, one at a time, dark blue, cyan, red, green, yellow, pink, and purple. These brushes are used to finish painting the masterpieces of the dream world, but, there's no talent needed here, no requirements (other than choosing the right color) and no mini game associated with these tasks, just a click and point that automatically finishes the work. There are Plus Sign indicators on some of the inventory items indicating that some type of interaction is required before that item can be used. The Collector's Edition has the addition of 30 Slides to Collect throughout the game, 5 slides for 6 different canvas images. When all 5 slides have been found in a category, it will complete a picture on canvas that you can "paint" using paint brushes with 7 available colors. The Collector's Edition also has 18 Achievements to earn, 6 of which are your Paintings from the collected slides.
The Hidden Object Scenes are kind of weak and boring. The colors within the scenes themselves are no work of art, with little detail and very basic colors. Most are slightly interactive list finds, some multiples of a single item and a handful of silhouetted shape finds. The Mini Games are actually pretty decent such as, placing dual colored figurines in the correct spaces using color coded rows and columns as a clue, placing tiles to create an image, strategically placing tiles to bumper the tile to stop on a continuous path, or helping the princess token escape the monsters on a honeycomb grid but every move the princess moves, the monster tokens move as well, surrounding and blocking the princess until she can't escape!
The Collector's Edition has Concept Art (18) Posters (9) Videos (8) Music (3) replayable Mini Games (5) Achievements (18) a Secret Card Game, Collectible Slides (30) Workshop (paintings) a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Dark Realm: Princess of Ice Collector's Edition
A magic bear summons you to help save the neighboring kingdom of Nypha.
Overall rating
5
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5
154 of 189 found this review helpful
A Bear Bearing Bad News
PostedAugust 15, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhen do I get to use my own Fire-wielding powers?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)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
A talking bear awakes you from your sleep, no you're not dreaming, this bear is real, and he insists you travel to the icy kingdom of Nypha to free the princess. The fate of the icy kingdom is somehow affecting your kingdom so time is of the essence, but getting there will be no easy task. It would seem that everyone is trying to stop you from completing this unbearable quest, but the bear has given you some unique powers to help you battle unforeseen enemies!
Now that you share a bond with this magnificent beast, you have the unique ability to recognize magical Arcane objects and use them to your advantage, once you play a Match 3 game that is. Whenever you find a new arcane item, you will need to play a click and drag type of Match 3, you have limited moves to gather the correct resource tiles, each new item will have a slightly more difficult Match 3 game. There are 44 Collectible Hidden Crowns, 15 Achievements to earn, and many of the inventory items are Complex Items requiring some type of interaction before they can be used.
The Hidden Object Puzzles all have a Morphing Object somewhere in the scene, and the icon will light up when you have collected the morph. Some HOP's require you to find medallions to uncover the interactive list finds, some require key words to be matched in a scene that are given one sentence at a time as a story about the early years in the kingdom of Nypha, and finding items that are out of place and returning them to the correct place in the scene.
The Mini Games aren't bad, but nothing new really. Some of the games within the demo are, guiding a snowmobile through a path using directional arrows to avoid obstacles, turning disk rings to line up slots, and making moves by clicking on a ball when it is in the green zone. My favorite was the fight scene, you have to choose the correct symbol shown to you by three guards, one at a time, if you don't find it quickly enough or you choose the incorrect symbol you lose, and visa versa.
This Collector's Edition has 44 Collectible Crowns, 19 Morphing Items (within the HOP's) 15 Achievements, 19 replayable HOP's, 9 Music Soundtracks, 27 Characters, the Making Of, 16 Wallpapers, a Jigsaw Puzzle, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, go get your game on, enjoy!
I recommend this game!