Kay_Erin's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:1,627
- Reviews Submitted:238
- First Review:January 15, 2014
- Most Recent Review:March 31, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Status:
Can you stop the rampage at the Halloween party?
Overall rating
5
/
5
Finally a great long game!
PostedNovember 9, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromEnjoying the fall colors!
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Current Favorite:
The Treasures of Mystery Island: The Ghost Ship
(37)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Delightful tale, nice and long (both main and bonus). Nice shading of characters who are not all bad or all good.
The main bad guy is rather charming in a way (think of Anna’s dad in the middle Grim Tales series) And the
way they presented the bad guy’s collaborator in the sequel was nuanced and believable. Well done story writing.
The main bad guy is rather charming in a way (think of Anna’s dad in the middle Grim Tales series) And the
way they presented the bad guy’s collaborator in the sequel was nuanced and believable. Well done story writing.
Also plenty of different kinds of HOS, although I did get a little tired of looking for the symbols by the 3rd time it was presented. And I think they should let non-puzzle people write the instructions for the puzzles. Too many times (not just in this game) they could have explained better; what is obvious to a puzzler mind is not always to the rest of us!
But bottom line, this one was worth the CE price, and will definitely be on my replay in a year or so..
I recommend this game!
Can you solve this maritime mystery in time to save Catstown?
Overall rating
2
/
5
I'm afraid I must agree..
PostedSeptember 29, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromWelcoming fall in Wisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
with those who pass on this game. And I really wanted to like this game. But the combination of fuzzy drawing/painting, clonky engine and graphic scene of a poisoned cat turned me off completely. It could have been done so much better!
So sadly, I don't recommend this game.
Reveal the secret of the legendary Loch Ness Lake!
Overall rating
5
/
5
A very well done game!
PostedSeptember 23, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromWelcoming fall in Wisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Well done story and sequel about Loch Ness. Good story line, could follow all the actions, and characters.
Collectibles especially the constellations are very hard to find. With just clicking around I found some, even the SG (strategy guide) didn't help; there was one scene in the SG that was missing (! which was why it only got 4 stars on fun factor), but I found the constellation just by clicking every square inch of the scene!
Especially interesting for youngsters learning about the planet and those new to HO games, it was nonetheless very entertaining and a good solid game.
Collectibles especially the constellations are very hard to find. With just clicking around I found some, even the SG (strategy guide) didn't help; there was one scene in the SG that was missing (! which was why it only got 4 stars on fun factor), but I found the constellation just by clicking every square inch of the scene!
Especially interesting for youngsters learning about the planet and those new to HO games, it was nonetheless very entertaining and a good solid game.
Solve a mystery of artistic deception!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Where's the fun?
PostedSeptember 12, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromIn cooling se Wisconsin
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I loved the first Fox mystery, but this one leaves me cold, mostly because they've left out the involvement of the characters and talking to them to figure out who did it. It devolved into just a HOG. A shame. I'm finishing the game, but it's slow going without the fun of the animal perps.
It's a warning to me - watch the whole preview before you buy!
It's a warning to me - watch the whole preview before you buy!
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop a cosmic catastrophe from destroying your world?
Overall rating
5
/
5
12 of 13 found this review helpful
I believe they've got it!
PostedMay 15, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromSummer is a comin' in!
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I think Anna Gray and team have finally got their groove back. These were excellent stories, and I quite enjoyed them. Very well programmed, with inventive artwork and surprise developements. I mean, well the baddies are still the baddies, but we get a fresh story and new energy. I'm hoping the next one will be just as great!
I especially enjoyed the young person they added, with out going all goth and angst. There was a tiny tribute to Dad, but sadly I guess he's gone for good. Unless....? !!!
Strongly recommend this game
I especially enjoyed the young person they added, with out going all goth and angst. There was a tiny tribute to Dad, but sadly I guess he's gone for good. Unless....? !!!
Strongly recommend this game
I recommend this game!
Who could turn down an opportunity to change the past?
Overall rating
5
/
5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
They're back!
PostedApril 1, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromA goldfinch twittering in the spriggy spring green tree outside. Welcome Spring!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I love that somehow some of our Ukrainian devs have come back. Loved the reference to the 1000 year aniversary of the city of Kiev.
Also loved the bonus story and hope there will be more of the "cat's cat" and the maid solving mysteries together.
Also loved the bonus story and hope there will be more of the "cat's cat" and the maid solving mysteries together.
Can you restore your town's faith in the spirit of Christmas?
Overall rating
2
/
5
Disappointing
PostedMarch 1, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromI heard birds twittering this morning! Spring is on the way:)
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Normally I like the annual "Christmas Stories" even if some of them are a bit simpler. But this year I somehow found it so boring I finally finished up the main game now, at the end of February! Couldn't even muster the interest to play the bonus game.
Ok game, but perhaps only for younger players?
Ok game, but perhaps only for younger players?
I recommend this game!
Experience the beauty and wonder of the wilderness!
Overall rating
5
/
5
24 of 28 found this review helpful
Straight forward HOG
PostedFebruary 27, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromSnowy (and cold!) Wisconsin!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed this game for what it is: a straightforward Hidden Object game. Lovely photographic illustrations, some of the keys are hard to find, which adds to the interest. Fascinating bits of information about the places you go.
I will have many hours of finding hidden objects and letting my brain rest!
I will have many hours of finding hidden objects and letting my brain rest!
I recommend this game!
Immerse yourself in an amazing world of puzzles and riddles!
Overall rating
1
/
5
What they said
PostedJanuary 25, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromSnowy (and cold!) Wisconsin!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
in addition I found I had to double click on some items or decisions to get the screen to respond. This is a "companion" piece to "Secrets of Worlds" at least it's the same concept, just a bunch of HOS strung together with a very confusing story/plot.
Don't bother
Don't bother
I don't recommend this game.
Treacherous villains attempt to deprive the world of the Christmas spirit!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
OK game and good time filler
PostedJanuary 7, 2023
Kay_Erin
fromSnowy (and cold!) Wisconsin!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I actually quite enjoyed this game, although it took a long time to get through. Two reasons:
1. Way to much "speachifying" by the characters. I was afraid to skip because I might miss a clue, but then I ended up not playing the game for awhile
2. The story was not tight with their narrative. Needed an editor. Also mixing up Goldilocks, Santa and the tale of the Winter witch was a bit too much, sort of like a bad trail mix!
1. Way to much "speachifying" by the characters. I was afraid to skip because I might miss a clue, but then I ended up not playing the game for awhile
2. The story was not tight with their narrative. Needed an editor. Also mixing up Goldilocks, Santa and the tale of the Winter witch was a bit too much, sort of like a bad trail mix!
I had some difficulty finding all the morphs and christmas stockings (I missed one of each) but this is not necessarily bad, as it is more challenging.
Altogether I would recommend this game but be warned; parts are really boring!
I recommend this game!