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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4724
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 6, 2025
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Witches' Legacy: The Ties that Bind
Lynn's wedding is interrupted by a ghost from Edward's past.
Overall rating
5
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5
105 of 138 found this review helpful
Seems As If Lynn And Edward Will Never Tie The Knot!
PostedSeptember 14, 2014
pennmom36
fromWhy doesn't Lynn try a spell on all those rusted locks and missing components?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Witches' Legacy is one of my favorite ongoing saga's that began when you saved a young witch named Lynn from Elizabeth's evil grasps and raised her as your very own. Lynn has since used her powers only to help others, and she fell head over heels in love with Edward, yet was betrayed by him when Edward was working with Witch hunters to rid the world of all Witches including Lynn. True love prevailed, and Edward realized that Lynn would never use her powers for evil and finally they will say "I do" this weekend! But that wouldn't be a very exciting story, so it turns out that someone has informed Edward that his parents are alive, and that he has an older sister named Abigail! Naturally Edward decides it's a great idea to investigate this information just before the wedding, and heads to the Oldhills Orphanage alone. Thankfully Lynn smells trouble and sets out to save him and meet the in-laws!
That half pint Imp has once again climbed aboard the inventory bar to lend a hand with his unique skills and abilities to retrieve items just out of reach. I never understood why he doesn't have a name by now, he's simply referred to as Imp. There are + indicators for some inventory items requiring you to open, repair or combine that item with another inventory item. The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, but they all seem to be interactive list finds only, but I haven't completed the game yet. In the first HOS, the list was covered in leaves so you need to find a broom first to sweep away leaves from the list, another had parts to a meld hidden behind each item that you found and once the meld was complete you poured the molten metal into a key mold which fit the drawer lock exposing the final item. I must admit that some of the mini games were the frustrating type, the one where you flip a long box over vertically and horizontally, navigating through narrow openings until it's lined up to flip into a specific square opening, I skipped this after the second set so not sure how many times this was repeated. There were also easy games such as dropping balls down tubes until you fill each color coded tube with the matching colored balls.
Personally I favor the Collector's Edition which has all the goodies you could ever want. 35 Morphing Objects (my favorite feature) 35 hidden Jigsaw Puzzle pieces which will unlock Mini Games, 10 Collectibles Toys for Imp, Achievements, Wallpapers, an Art Gallery, Screensavers, Soundtracks, an Imp room, a Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
PuppetShow: Lightning Strikes Collector's Edition
The women of Paris are being turned into puppets! Can you find out who's pulling the strings?
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Over The Top?
PostedSeptember 13, 2014
pennmom36
fromWho is Shanta and why is she inside a puddle?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
I guess I don't feel the same as the rest of the crowd, this game just didn't move me the way it obviously did for the majority of reviewers. It's a solid game, but I've never been a fan of the "mechanical" based games, furthermore I did like the other Puppet games better than this one. You are a well traveled explorer and detective investigating the disappearance of women, all with similar features, reports that a strange lightning phenomena strikes and turns the victims into puppets!
There are a whole lot of features presented in this game, some items you need to find are shown on the top of the screen such as arrows, fuses, poster pieces and even your map, diary and inventory "fan" need to be found to start your investigation. The Achievement icon can be quickly accessed on the left of the screen and an icon for Patrons of Art on the right where you find piggy banks with coins to purchase the remodeling items of the Eiffel Tower and park and eventually the Statue of Liberty. You also have a case file to examine the evidence you collect during your investigation.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied but I liked the one where you had to find items that relate to similar words as the Parisian Police officer, Froissart goes over the case with you. You can switch to a picture list at anytime if you can't make the connection. Mini games were mostly puzzles such as rotating and correctly placing poster pieces or swapping books until a complete picture is formed on the spines of the book.
This Collector's Edition comes with collectible piggy banks, mini games, achievements, concept art, wallpapers, screensavers, music, movies, HOP. mini games, a bonus game and a built in strategy guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Shrouded Tales: The Spellbound Land Collector's Edition
Your magical powers have finally awakened. Now you have the strength to free your mother from the Shadow Realm!
Overall rating
5
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5
150 of 184 found this review helpful
Havenwick Dome
PostedSeptember 13, 2014
pennmom36
fromYou could have told me you weren't coming back mom!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Hold on to your computer chair folks this game is awesome! The Vulture banished your mother to the Shadow Realm and sealed the entire city of Havenwick under an impenetrable dome, now 25 years later your powers have emerged and it's time to learn how to cast spells! You will need to find hidden Ancient Runes throughout the domed city, once you have found the correct amount for each spell you need to complete a mini game of connecting symbols by rotating segments until there are no open ends. There are several spells to acquire that will allow you to fix broken items, rejuvenate dying plants, heal animals and more, your powers must be used to help others.
There are a ton of activities in each location, and plenty of inventory items to pick up and use as well. There aren't too many Hidden Object Scenes but they are very well done with requirements such as locating objects that match silhouettes and there is a magnifying glass located in the middle of the inventory bar that will enlarge the shapes and you can use arrows to switch to a different silhouette. There are a ton of mini games besides the spell games, one I enjoyed playing was using arrows to flip coins that are gold on one side and silver on the other with the goal being to flip all coins to the gold by using blocks to keep some coins from flipping over.
The Collector's Edition has OST and Video, Concept Art, Hidden Runes, Gallery, Mini Games and HOP's, Lost Pages, 22 Achievements, a Bonus Game, a built in Strategy Guide and a Final Quiz. This is a top notch game that you're going to want to buy, so hurry up and give this spellbinding game a try, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Gnumz: Masters of Defense
An enemy is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 37 found this review helpful
I Fear Change
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromExactly what element is Shadow?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Normally I'm a huge fan of Tower Defense game, but this game revamped just about every TD concept I am familiar with, thus it just seemed a bit strange. Basically you anticipate the path the enemy will approach which is indicated by an icon with a countdown timer (if you click this icon sooner you receive more points) This game is not based upon the usual weaponry such as cannons, instead the weapons of choice are elements, Earth, Ice, Fire and Shadow (why shadow is beyond my thought process) You choose which element to build on which available platforms, Stakes,Cold Scissors etc, to keep the enemy from getting to your valuable ore. There are Skeletons, Ice Trolls and Thieves to stop and you receive loot and sometimes ore for each enemy that you stop. With that loot you build the element traps and with the ore you buy cheaper or stronger defenses or miscellaneous items such as more health or a higher starting budget. The graphics are good and the game is entertaining but just unfamiliar, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Alice: Behind the Mirror
The shadow of the Jabberwocky, a terrifying fantasy creature glides above Wonderland! Help Alice restore peace and harmony back to the land!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
I Can Honestly Say This Game Is Educational :)
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromInteresting fact: the Cheshire cat scared me when I was a kid and I wouldn't watch the rest of the movie.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
This game is actually similar to Les Miserables mostly because of the "Interesting Facts" that are given in abundance throughout the game. Anytime you click on the smiling Cheshire Cat faces that are located just about everywhere, even in the Hidden Object Scenes, a pop up window appears enlightening you with a fun fact about Lewis Carroll the author of the famous novel and his inspirations about Alice In Wonderland, as well as other insights about this famous character (Alice is a real person BTW) You aren't going to be sitting on the edge of your computer chair playing for hours just to find out what happens next and the graphics won't blow your socks off either, but there are plenty of bright colors and cute animals to keep you fairly interested in the game.
You are either going to love the challenge of the Hidden Object Scenes, or hate the frustration it causes, either way I have to admit the devs did a fantastic job blending items into the scenery so that it looks natural. Some items are partially hidden, other items are just so well blended that even I had trouble finding items and will admit I used the hint button on a few items. This game has a feature that hasn't been done in a while that will actually help you find hidden objects, you can click and zoom into the scene easily with your mouse. Personally I hated the repetitive soundtrack during the HOS, always the same track which seemed to get way too loud and just got annoying. The mini games were actually fun, and not too difficult such as clicking on paint cans two at a time to try to remember where the matching color is.
This game had many features that I enjoyed, but many that I just didn't like such as having to click and drag the inventory items to the correct location rather than clicking once to pick up and a second time to place the item. I didn't feel that there was enough areas of interest in each scene, and it seemed as though the game was unorganized with a hodgepodge mixture of tasks, but on the other hand isn't that what Alice In Wonderland is all about?
I recommend this game!
Spirit of Revenge: Cursed Castle
Solve the mystery that spooked a young girl into silence!
Overall rating
5
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5
115 of 135 found this review helpful
The Flatsbury Curse Strikes Again
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
pennmom36
fromDo you still think the curse is rubbish Lord Flatsbury?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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 Flatsbury's certainly have had their fair share of curses, Agnes Flatsbury fell to her death, Catherine took her own life, Francis and three of his wives died under mysterious circumstances, Robert was chased by a hound into the swamps, Mary died in a fire, Eugene fell to his death, Laura vanished after her husband Eugene's death, Stuart drowned, Elizabeth succomed to fever and now Lord and Lady Flatsbury have mysteriously vanished, their youngest daughter Jessica was the only person in the Castle and she's too frightened to talk!
The graphics are exceptional, detailed, clear and realistic. The Hidden Object Scenes are what sets this game apart from most others. There are progressive, interactive finds where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape, then use that item back into the scene which exposes the next item and so forth. There are scenes where you return items previously found and each returned item will reveal a code that will unlock a cabinet and reveal the final item. Another scene requires you to find parts to a lamp in the correct order and when you turn the lamp on, shapes are projected from the lamp. When you find all of the shapes you will receive three moons to place on the lamp to reveal a secret compartment for the final item as well. Mini games range from finding codes to use, replicating the positions shown on puppets, and even building a replica Flatsbury Castle.
This is one of the most professional games I have played in a long time, and either the Collectors Edition or the Standard edition are sure bets for solid entertainment, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Imperial Island 2: The Search for New Land
In this latest installment of Imperial Island, accompany Emperor Omadan on an exciting journey through uncharted lands in search of his son - Prince Caleb.
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Not As Good As The First But Still Top Notch
PostedSeptember 11, 2014
pennmom36
fromWhy is the Shrimp the same size as a Palm Tree?
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Match 3 fans you can play this game in Casual for a relaxing game or choose Timed mode to get the blood pumping! There are many of the same features as in Empire, such as making matches below Airplanes, Ships and Carts, and then filling them by making matches of a specific item. The object of this game is to complete tasks given for each level, by swapping tiles to make a match 3 or more.
There are Chests filled with gold that will give you a reward once they drop to the bottom of the board, Jellyfish that need to be freed by destroying tiles next to them, tiles that are Icy, Sandy and made of stone that can be destroyed by making matches next to them, Chained tiles with single and double chains requiring a match next to them either once for single twice for double chains, and Keyholes that need a match next to them to unlock a hidden playing field.
As you progress through the levels you will earn different bonuses that will appear on the board each time you make a match of 4 or larger. There are Bombs that blast an area within 1 cell from the center, Silver Lightning that will burn a cross formation of 3 cells, Directional Arrows that shoot 3 cells in the direction of the arrows, White Sparks that will allow you to use your bonuses, and several variations such as Combo mode that will allow you to quickly match 3 or more of the same type of tiles for 10 seconds which will give you a box of dynamite. Other bonuses or tools that you can access and choose where and when to use are Hammers to remove any one specific tile, Magic Balls which add random bonuses onto the board, Shuffles which mix up all the tiles and relocates them, and a Collector that collects all the chips from the board of the same kind.
This game comes with a book of Secrets as well: Try to destroy tiles at the bottom first which will cause chain reactions and destroy tiles at the top as well: Move the Carts, Airplanes and Ships to the bottom quickly, then clear chained and blocked tiles: Construct new buildings which will give you new, more valuable tiles for resources: Charge the bonus meter before completing a level if possible: The faster you complete a level, the more bonus resources you will earn for the remaining time. I think I've covered all the basics so get your Match 3 game on and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Maestro: Dark Talent Collector's Edition
Diva's dark talent claims another victim – can you stop her before the curtain falls?
Overall rating
4
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5
115 of 160 found this review helpful
Maestro Please, Pick Up The Pace
PostedSeptember 11, 2014
pennmom36
fromSo much for R.I.P
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Great game, it just seemed to drag at times. The opening trailer was actually fantastic, ghostly figures searching the cemetery sensing the Diva's presence. Once they have found her grave the lid of the coffin bursts open revealing at first a skeleton who morphs into a beautiful Diva, "We're giving you back your life" Now the Diva travels around for eternity singing so beautifully to her mesmerized fans, stealing their life essence for her survival! The opera has come to your town detective, and Kate and her family are trapped inside the opera house, can you save them before it's too late?
You will team up with a young man who tells you that he is one of many "knowing ones" and equips you with a medallion that can destroy evil forces. The problem is, the crystals that activate the medallion need replaced after every use, the knowing one has hidden the crystals throughout the city behind a specific symbol. This game also has collectible items to find, which doesn't make sense to me, pianos, street lamps, statues and other random items which will decorate your virtual city. Some inventory items have moving gears above them which means that that item needs repaired or combined with another item.
The Hidden Object Scenes were very entertaining, ranging from finding multiples of a single item to progressive interactions where you find items that match the silhouetted shapes and then use those items back into the scene which will reveal the next item and so forth. You can switch to a matching pairs game where you flip two tokens over a time trying to locate the exact matches. I also thought the mini games were good such as interacting with a toy opera house play, or using arrows to slide tokens around using the other tokens as bumpers until all tokens are in their matching slots.
This Collector's Edition has music, concept art, wallpapers, screensavers, movies, puzzles, hidden object games, a built in strategy guide, achievements and a bonus chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Weather Lord: In Pursuit of the Shaman
Unleash the awesome power of nature in Weather Lord: In Pursuit of the Shaman!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 22 found this review helpful
Let There Be Rain! (Sunshine too)
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
pennmom36
fromWow, those rain clouds sure do the job!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
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
If you like Time Management games you're in for a treat with this somewhat relaxing game. As with most TM games you must complete the tasks that are shown at the bottom of the screen within a specific amount of time to earn a gold, silver or bronze medal. You will need to harvest pumpkins for food, chop trees for wood to construct buildings, clear paths, repair bridges, and hire workers and warriors to defeat the enemy. Once you have depleted pumpkin patches or trees, you need to control the weather, yep, click and drag the rain clouds onto the area and let it rain! You can click and drag the sun as well to dry up swamps etc.
There are 25 different achievements or awards to earn and there are 9 buildings to construct, such as wagons, forges, sun towers, houses, gems, sawmills, wind towers, thunder towers, and mills. There are 12 different heros you will meet, Maximus the main hero, Korhy, Inferno, Shrapnel, Jim the Ogre, Jarag Khonak, the Water warrior, the Air warrior, the Thunder warrior, the Sun warrior, the Library guard and the Oracle of the Tree of Knowledge, to keep the game interesting, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Nevertales: Shattered Image
Save your daughter from a mysterious mirror-hopping monster!
Overall rating
3
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5
36 of 47 found this review helpful
I Have A Shattered Image Of Nevertales
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
pennmom36
fromIs Tale world anything like Toon world, that would explain the graphics.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
(101)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I didn't hesitate to purchase the Collector's Edition of the Original Nevertales, however after playing the demo of Shattered Image in both the Collector's and this Standard Edition, I haven't been convinced enough to want to purchase this game. The graphics in the first Nevertales was phenomenal, this game however has what I call cartoonish graphics as if no effort was put into detail, and then someone decided to douse each scene with an extra dose of pink!
With that being said, the cute little baby, Alice that was left on your doorstep in the last game (who rested quietly amongst the inventory items between the car keys and the wrench) has just turned 12! Alice has shown great potential as a "traveler" her power to travel to other worlds, much greater than that of her parents, Belle and Pierre. Alice uses mirrors instead of books as portals and when earthquakes begin to rock the house, you know something terrible has happened to Alice, can you save her in time?
Alice is able to communicate with you through the mirrors in her dollhouse, so everytime you find furnishings for a room in the dollhouse, Alice will write a message upon the mirror from beyond! There are still features in this game that are the same such as mini HOS where you find 7 mirror fragments hidden throughout the room as well as finding 2 sets of symbols hidden in a storybook each time a paragraph is narrated which pertains to the background story. You will be able to travel to Maria's bookworld Island in Neverworld for some insight and help in your search for Alice which is a great way to tie the two games together IMO. There are inventory items that will need other inventory items combined or the item itself needs repaired and you can opt to either show which items require this extra step with a + sign indicator (in custom setting)
I have to give kudos to the Hidden Object Scenes, they are just as unique as the last game. Some are silhouetted shape finds requiring you to find 2 of each shape pictured such as 2 angels or 2 bugs, finding the parts to a mechanical gnome as shown on a blueprint and then assembling the gnome, and even one HOS in a well, where each item you find on the list is automatically placed on a board that is attached to a pulley system with a bucket at the bottom of the well. As the items on the board start to accumulate and become heavier, the board lowers and the bucket comes to the surface of the well which has the final listed item, shears! The mini games range from replicating symbols by connecting the dots, to a memory game that allows Pierre to climb out of a ravine. At first there are only 4 tokens to memorize, you will see the images briefly and the tokens are then flipped over and you need to match pairs of images such as 2 boots and 2 ropes, eventually there are 8 tokens to remember.
The Collector's Edition has morphing objects in the HOS, collectible puzzle pieces, music, art, wallpapers, bonus HOS and mini games, a Treasure Hunt game that unlocks a Tower defense game, a strategy guild built in and a Bonus game about Pierre's past. This isn't a bad game, there are a lot of entertaining features, but in my opinion it didn't live up to my expectations of the original Nevertales, enjoy!
I recommend this game!