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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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Beyond: Light Advent Collector's Edition
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
Overall rating
5
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5
235 of 273 found this review helpful
"WE ARE THE HUNGER, WE ARE COMING!" Sci-fi + Morphs....It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!
PostedJuly 26, 2015
pennmom36
fromWhy didn't I get the antibiotics for Nix, that cut's gonna get infected
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
While everyone in the town of Arrowhead is busy doing their thing, Carl and Diana are tracking an amazingly fast meteor that's ripping through the atmosphere........or so they thought! This isn't a meteor, it's a spacecraft! The Roswell Incident is nothing compared to this crash, fortunately, this farmer won't have debris scattered for miles, because this spacecraft, I mean weather balloon, is completely intact! Planet Earth is in trouble, the Hunger is coming, and they are....well, they're hungry!
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 believable, and the game flows flawlessly. This game has everything you could possibly want, Plus Sign Complex inventory items, (requiring some type of otherworldly interaction) Interstellar Achievements (Out of this world), Star Memories (intergalactic gifts) Morphing Objects (within the HOP's) 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. Morphing Object Fans UNITE! My favorite feature of all time, Morphing Objects are available in the HOP's whenever you see the icon that replaces the Rocket Symbol icon, and they are very cleverly done, 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.
This 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!
Spirit of Revenge: Elizabeth's Secret
There’s a secret in Queen Elizabeth’s court, and you must uncover it.
Overall rating
4
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5
83 of 98 found this review helpful
A Son For A Daughter!
PostedJuly 24, 2015
pennmom36
fromTechnically, he's not the Queen's son, so it doesn't count.
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
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
Brenda Gale will certainly need her psychology skills as she takes us back in time to Queen Elizabeth the First's court! When the Earl of Oxford passes away unexpectedly, the Queen becomes the ward of the Earl's bright young son, Edward de Vere. The Queen asks her Maid of Honor, Willa de Shakeston, to tutor young Edward, but a revengeful spirit has other plans for Edward. In the blink of an eye, someone otherworldly whisks the boy away without a trace. It's up to Willa to seek the truth behind the revenge, and save young Edward, before it's too late, but the Queen might not want the truth to resurface from her past!
The best part of this entire game, is the delightful antics and quick wit of Francis Drake, Willa's childhood friend, now our accomplice! Francis found himself face to face with the Queen, for all the wrong reasons because of his questionable ethics. Willa persuades the Queen to allow Francis to accompany her on her quest to find Edward. The Queen is skeptical, but grants her wishes stipulating that he must do anything Willa requires. Fortunately, "Frannie" get's to do all the dirty work as your go to guy. When a task requires his skilled services, all you have to do is hand him the tools of the trade from your inventory bar, which is shown as a silhouetted shape above his handsome icon. Francis is so much better than the usual furry friend we get stuck with as a helper, and his character has quite a personality.
I favor the Collector's Edition which has Morphing Objects that up the ante on the number of hints you receive as well as a barrage of Achievements to earn. There are Collectible Words and Phrases in each scene that will form beautiful Poetry when all the phrases and words have been found for each of the four categories. Both Editions have Complex or Plus Sign Inventory items that require some type of interaction before using them such as fixing or combining that item with another inventory item, some of them have a puzzle to solve such as deciphering an encrypted letter from the Queen using a coded card on several symbols so the color coded holes match the correct symbols of red=fire, blue=air and green=earth.
The Hidden Object Scenes are plentiful, challenging and very entertaining. Some scenes use the entire room as a HOP, some of which are your typical HOP in a small zoomed in area. There are Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape shown and then use that item within the scene logically (key into lock) to expose the next item, some are Silhouette Shape finds in Multiples such as 3 items of the same shape. There are HOP's where you find objects within a sketch that match keywords given in several phrases. I liked the HOP's requiring you to move several objects, matching logical items underneath them, such as ink and feather quill. The Mini Games aren't really new, but not bad, such as, choosing the correct Shields and Axes to match the Coat of Arms and Knights, using lion head levers to find the desired statues. There are pages in books scenes, and statues that have items in the wrong place that need placed correctly, Coded books that need placed correctly, and a few games that require you to choose three symbols or images that will match the center token when all three are combined. Nothing even remotely difficult, and in my opinion, they are all entertaining.
The Collector's Edition has 9 Wallpaper settings, 9 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Tracks, 26 Pictures of the VG Team, Morphing Hints, Collectible Poetry Words and Phrases, Achievements, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, so get your game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Flux Family Secrets - The Rabbit Hole
Jesse is back at Flux mansion after thwarting the efforts of her nemesis, Veronica, but this time 30 years in the past!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole SE
PostedJuly 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromI'm late, I'm late....actually I'm 30 years early!
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
In the First episode of Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect, we followed Jesse in her quest to find her real family. She was contacted by a mysterious woman named Veronica Flux, who explained that she might be a long lost Flux family member. When she arrives at the Flux Mansion, she is given several tasks to complete that would prove whether or not she is indeed a Flux, and she passes with flying colors! Veronica explains that her family has the ability to travel through time, and "fix" history that has already happened in our past. She asks for Jesse's help fixing the latest history mishap caused by an unexpected Ripple Effect, but finds herself trapped in the past because Veronica had betrayed her! She learned of a device that would thwart her family's betrayal and return her to the Flux Mansion, however, the device returned her 30 years in the past! Together with the help of her own self 30 years younger, she must seek the help of her grandfather, to find him means she must first find the Rabbit Hole!
This is an unusual style of Hidden Objects, you must search each room of the mansion for fragments of an object, and then replace that completed object where it belongs, somewhere in the mansion. The objects shown in the inventory tray can be found in your current location, if the object is dimmed, you will need to search in another location to find it. Once the object is placed, you will get to solve a puzzle such as lining up symbols on rings (clicking on one ring might affect other rings) There are normal HOP's with listed items, words in blue mean the object is hidden. You can use the magnifying glass to zoom into specific areas of the scene and this feature is available for all aspects of the game not just the HOP's. There are 10 hidden Flux Badges which will give you bio's on each Flux family member, and there are 10 hidden History Badges which give you bios on famous people such as President Lincoln.
The Collector's Edition has Concept Art sketches, Desktop Patterns, Screensavers, MP3 Music Tracks, High Scores, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Dead Reckoning: The Crescent Case Collector's Edition
A carnival is no laughing matter when a murderer strikes.
Overall rating
5
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5
206 of 266 found this review helpful
I Recon We Have Ourselves Some Carney Murder Cases To Solve!
PostedJuly 23, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis is Unit 307, I'm on it!
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
The only thing better than solving a new Dead Reckoning whodunit game, is a Dead Reckoning whodunit game at the carnival! At first it looks like we have a single murder to solve at the local carnival, but the bodies soon begin to pile up, which can only mean one thing, someone wants revenge on the carneys!
We have a new partner to help us solve these crimes, however he doesn't seem all that helpful in my opinion. He seems to find clues here and there but then suggests that I do all the investigating whilst he stands guard, lol. Once again we are equipped with a simple but effective Forensics Kit to examine the victims, and draw a conclusion. 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. There are Achievements to earn and 39 hidden Justice Scales to collect to receive a 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.
This 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, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Puppy Stylin`
Compete in dog shows, and word of your skill will take you to the biggest competitions around! Can you master Puppy Stylin`?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Puppy Stylin'
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromIf only it was this easy!!
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
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I stumbled across this Time Management game by accident and since I have owned and operated a Grooming Salon for over 30 years, I just had to check it out. It's really a decent game, but the graphics have room for improvement. You decide to set out a shingle and open up a grooming business in your back yard, which eventually moves to a more professional location. You choose to portrait a male or female character and you choose which dog to adopt from an assortment of breeds from purebred to pure mixture (daddy was a champion fence climber) this is the dog you will be showing in the upcoming dog shows.
When the puppy clients arrive, they have a specific service in mind, and you simply click on the dog and drag them to that specific station such as, the bathtub, the styling station (choose the style the dog smiles at) and the blow drying station. when they are finished, you drag them to the register station where the owner will pick them up and pay you. You can make dog bones and serve them to the puppies to keep them happy if they become impatient and lose a heart. The faster you serve them, the happier the dog will be and the bigger the tip you receive. The money you earn can be used to upgrade your shop with more service stations or things to make the puppies happier. Some dogs have stars instead of hearts and the stars are used as hints at the dog shows.
Every few levels you get to show your adopted dog in the local shows. There are four categories you are judged on such as hairstyle, clothing, color and accessories. You can use the star coins you earned as hints that will highlight two of the four selections, you must make the final decision. This is a really cute and fun TM game for groomers and dog lovers, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole Collector's Edition
Jesse is back at Flux mansion after thwarting the efforts of her nemesis, Veronica, but this time 30 years in the past!
Overall rating
4
/
5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole CE
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromThis situation will surely confuse Grandpa!
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is the second episode of the Flux Family Trilogy, and the only edition available in a Collector's Edition and optional HD setting. In the first episode, Jesse was contacted by Veronica Flux, suggesting she might be a Flux family member. Jesse jumps at the chance to find out information about her vague past, and eagerly arrives at the Flux Mansion. After passing a series of standard Flux tests, she is told that her family has the ability to time travel, and Jesse agrees to travel back in time to fix history that has been affected by the Ripple effect. Naturally she finds the missing objects for great artists such as, Da Vinci, and Shakespeare, but finds herself trapped in the past because Veronica had tricked her! She thought she found a way to return to the mansion, however, she returned to the mansion 30 years in the past! She actually receives help from an unlikely source, herself, as a young girl!
This is an unusual style of Hidden Objects, you must search each room of the mansion for fragments of an object, and then replace that completed object where it belongs, somewhere in the mansion. The objects shown in the inventory tray can be found in your current location, if the object is dimmed, you will need to search in another location to find it. Once the object is placed, you will get to solve a puzzle such as lining up symbols on rings (clicking on one ring might affect other rings) There are normal HOP's with listed items, words in blue mean the object is hidden. If you click on the object, you can see a silhouetted shape of that item for free. If you click on the hint icon, there is a one minute penalty and if you click on the character located on the bottom left, you will get goal hints with a 30 second penalty. You can use the magnifying glass to zoom into specific areas of the scene and this feature is available for all aspects of the game not just the HOP's. There are 10 hidden Flux Badges which will give you bio's on each Flux family member, and there are 10 hidden History Badges which give you bios on famous people such as President Lincoln.
This Collector's Edition has Concept Art sketches, Desktop Patterns, Screensavers, MP3 Music Tracks, High Scores, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Delicious: Emily's True Love
Share in Emily's search for true happiness with Delicious: Emily's True Love, a wonderfully romantic chapter in the amazing series!
Overall rating
5
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5
109 of 122 found this review helpful
16 Years Too Late
PostedJuly 22, 2015
pennmom36
fromUp next, Emily Graduates from High School
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
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
A very romantic letter arrives from Paris.....16 years late! Emily's romance ended abruptly when she went back home. She assumed it was because his parents didn't approve of him dating an American woman. Emily becomes so caught up in the letter and what might have been , that she fails to notice that Patrick really digs her! Well it's no surprise that Patrick wins the girl, lol, because we are playing this entire series backwards!
Emily's restaurant has been open for a year now, and Patrick owns the local flower shop that provides fresh flowers for Emily's customers to enjoy. This is a Time Management game available in a Beginner, Normal and Expert mode, if you finish a level quick enough you can earn expert level even if you aren't playing in Expert mode.
When the customers arrive, you simply wait for them to decide what they want to order (indicated by pictures above their heads) click on the items they want and then click on the customer to serve the order. When they arrive at the register, you click on the register to collect the money and then on the table to clean it. Most of the items require combining ingredients such as a muffin, lettuce, tomato, onion and an olive, but this combination can vary from customer to customer, some may not want tomato or onion, so you have to pay attention to the picture shown. You can get extra points for "catching" the mouse that pops up during business hours as well.
You can use the money you earn to buy extras in the Shop to keep customers happy and patient, which means a bigger tip in the long run. You can purchase items that help Emily serve customers faster too, a new kitchen, new tables etc. If customers begin to get angry you can send Francois over to their table to entertain them as a mime. Chalk this up to another Delicious Emily, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Divine Academy
Discover a world full of Greek mythology! Be the ruler your people needs!
Overall rating
5
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5
78 of 97 found this review helpful
Become A God Of The Olympus
PostedJuly 21, 2015
pennmom36
fromHow many crystals does it take to become a God?
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
I love the characters and the different personalities they have. However, the game itself has a lot going on, making it difficult to figure out what you are supposed to do at first, but eventually you get into the groove. The Divine Academy was founded by Zeus, Hades and Poseidon, who visit the academy from time to time with a quest or two for you to accept, as they nurture your young talent at the academy and bump you up the ladder to becoming a full fledged God. Athena is your no nonsense teacher, Hermes will help you with your finances as he helps you choose financially sound investments, Chloris is in charge of nature, and tries to teach you how to respect nature so you and your people can thrive. Athena has graced you with her very wise owl named Socrates who helps you figure out what's what in the game and what you are supposed to do and how you do it.
As characters give you quests (located on the left of the screen) you click to accept and are taken to the area that needs completed to fulfil that task. To make room for building sites, you clear grass, obstructions, and trees and open up chests you find that have hidden bonuses, magic and resources inside. You build houses, cottages, estates, huts, villas and manors for your people that in turn allows you to hire workers. The more houses you have, the more revenue you will earn, because you need to have a well rounded community, you will also need to build Schools, Gardens, Storage areas, Altars and Windmills. Just because you have a well rounded community that meets the needs of food, shelter, resources and education, doesn't mean the citizens are happy. Gifts from the Gods are necessary to keep your people happy, vases, benches, flowers and pillars will go a long way keeping the people happy.
Naturally you can use magic spells to help speed up progress, but this requires Mana. Mana drops fall from the sky to the ground, and you click on them to collect the drops. You can zoom in and out of the scene as well as drag the entire screen around using your mouse, which is helpful finding mana drops and checking on the revenue from buildings as your community begins to expand beyond the borders. Eventually you will have to be patient, because the blue crystals needed to level up, speed up and purchase needed items, are not readily available. Take Hermes financial advice, and get your Strategy game on, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Jewel Match 2: Reloaded
Return to a mesmerizing match-three wonderland with this remaster of Jewel Match 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
175 of 189 found this review helpful
Fantastic!
PostedJuly 21, 2015
pennmom36
fromYou might need sunglasses for this game
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is one of the most beautiful Match 3 games I've ever played. The gems are so crystal clear they literally sparkle. You can choose a Relaxed untimed mode, Time Limited mode, or Limited move mode which requires you to complete the level in a specific amount of moves. As you earn money playing the Match 3 game, you can build nine different castles, one section at a time, and use those completed pictures as wallpapers. As You progress you will unlock 20 different Mahjong Minigames that can be played anytime, which also earns some gold that can be used in the shop to purchase upgrades.
The goal for each level is to make matches on the yellow tiles and allow sections of amulets to drop off the board by making matches under them. Some tiles are blocked with chains, boxes etc. some of which contain bonuses. Random coins will appear on the board that can be collected with a single click before they disappear. Matches of 4 gems will give you a rainbow gem on the board that can be used to match with any color tile. matches of 5 tiles give you a Helix that will take out an entire row or column.
The Shop has several bonuses to purchase, Bombs to destroy a 3x3 area, Fireballs, Lightning, Chroma Frenzy which randomly converts 6 gems into multi colored gems, Chain destroyer to clear all chains, Launchers, Hammers, Mana Bottles to refill powers, Chests to hold more gems, and even extra Lives, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Claws & Feathers 2
Match birds across dozens of levels to reach a legendary artifact!
Overall rating
5
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5
89 of 98 found this review helpful
Gotta Love Those Colorful Birds...And Those Thieving Cats Too!
PostedJuly 20, 2015
pennmom36
fromSo that's what those birds are up to outside!
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
/
5
I couldn't agree more with Biscuitmama, I too have been eagerly awaiting for another Claws & Feathers game to be released....oh happy day! When the first C&F was released, I purchased the game after 5 minutes of playing because this game is just like one of my all time favorites, DaVinci's Secret (only with balls not birds) I never grow tired of playing this game, you have to give it a try, it's totally worth it.
The basic goal of this game is to match at least three of the same colored birds to remove them from the board. Sounds easy, and it is, but of course this gets more difficult as you progress. Those cats are devious, and they must be removed from the board by making matches of at least two of the same colored birds (depending on the size and type of cat) next to the cat. The cats are thieves, and they often are hiding color coded keys to the treasure chests you must open, or they hide bombs and fireworks from you to try to deter you from using it against them!
Some levels have directional arrows that will only allow you to drag the birds in one direction, and the mischievous cats often kidnap birds and chain them up which requires you to make the first match to unchain the bird and the second time frees him. If this game still sounds easy, then maybe I forgot to tell you that every time you move a bird but aren't able to make a match, several new birds will hatch from the eggs that are also on the board! Sometimes the eggs are beneficial when you run out of the color of bird you need that are still blocking the keys, chests and artifacts on the board. You can place a bird of any color on top of an egg to get rid of it as well.
You need to read each level's goals because you might find all the keys and open all the chests, but still lose because the goal might be to unchain all chained birds, clear out 85% of the board or free less than 6 blue birds, as well as open all the chests or assemble the artifacts. You can replay the level as often as you want until you meet all of the goals. This game is addictive, so pull up a comfy computer chair, you're going to be playing for a while, enjoy!
I recommend this game!