smilingsun72's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.8
- Helpful Votes:947
- Reviews Submitted:195
- First Review:February 18, 2013
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2022
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Can you restore your town's faith in the spirit of Christmas?
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 16 found this review helpful
True Meaning of Christmas
PostedDecember 5, 2022
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Completed CE: I really love this story this year and how it captures what has happened to the true meaning of Christmasin the recent decades. I like how it addresses issues effecting Christmas (greedy commerialism, only expecting gifts, etc and bringing to light the deeper meaning of Holidays.
I do feel that the story was a bit rushed in some areas and the puzzles didn't seem to flow in areas with the game. I know many of the games we get come from where there is now conflict. Maybe because of this it has affected everyone and everything to make the game more rounded. Still I believe the game has a beautiful meaning and hope it brings joy to others who play it as it did me!
Happy Christmas and holidays every human being of the Earth!
I recommend this game!
In this remastered classic, reawaken in that mysterious castle, and solve perplexing puzzles to escape!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Beautiful Remaster!
PostedJuly 19, 2022
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have all of this series and replay them 2-3 a year. They are one of my most beloved games series.
I am delighted with the game's remaster. Boom Zap stayed with the original story and updated things. I love all the changes. I want to see all the games in this series remastered like this one.
This game is great for the whole family.
If you haven't played the other games in this series I recommend you do.
If you haven't played the other games in this series I recommend you do.
And I hope like me this will be a master piece in your game collection.
I recommend this game!
Can you reach your new family in time for Christmas?
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Delightully Charming Christmas Story
PostedDecember 12, 2020
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Complete CE: What a wonderful story for Christmas. I liked that it was from the view point of a toy. A doll trying to find her way to the home of the child she was a gift for. All the voice acting, cut scenes, beautiful graphics and music score was a true holiday treat. All the characters in the story were warm hearted, even the grumpy elf who'd lost his way and needed to be reminded of the true spirit of Christmas. Helping others, being kind, and putting our self ego aside to make humanity better!
I recommend this game!
Can you bring back magic and rescue your mom in time for Christmas?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
Enchanting Christmas Rescue!
PostedDecember 4, 2020
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Completed CE: I loved the story though I believe it could have been a little deeper. I felt that the story title didn't fit theme of an Enchanted Christmas tree forest. When I think of enchanted forest of Christmas I see a magical place filled with tall trees covered with awe dropping ornaments and lights but something lurking to get you and you must break the spell and rescue the forest from evil. Along with finding mom too.
I felt the game was to short and could have been longer. It had a great theme but lacked the charm I have felt in other past Christmas Stories game series. Don't get me wrong I did enjoy playing it. I felt the best part was the bonus chapter. It gave the warm feeling more than the base game. Though short the bonus chapter really had all the elements I find in the other games in this series.
I recommend all the games in this series.
I recommend this game!
Follow Emily on her quest to trace the mysterious woman, elude death and ultimatly catch the killer in Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Juror Number????to be knocked off...
PostedAugust 27, 2019
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management
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
Completed CE: A brilliant whodunit! Get into the action by playing Detective Emily as she chases after The Guilty Man! Follow the evidence that leads you through scenes to collect items and solve a variety of puzzles. Listen to excellent voice acting as the story unfolds! Escape the Limbo as Emily chases after the Guilty Man while trying to protect the jurors from him!
I recommend this game but to only 16+ years of age because of the content. (There is violence in the game some may not approve of or can handle.)
Step into the shoes of a Private investigator with short-term memory loss and uncover the shocking truth about his involvement with a serial killer called The Executioner.
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Murder, Mystery, Mayhem, and Amnesia tied in an action packed bundle!
PostedAugust 27, 2019
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
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
Completed CE: A gripping story! Action packed! Marvelous voice acting and music score. Locked and loaded with a variety of puzzles. Lots of scenes to investigate to find clues and items to solve the case.
Play Detective Arthur Christie is chasing down a killer known as the The Executioner. After waking in a basement Christie finds he has amnesia. As he struggles with to piece things together he reconnects with his ex-partner, Murphy. As the case unravels, Christie's memory slowly returns to unravel a marvelous whodunit.
I recommend this game but to a mature audience of 16+ plus years of age because of content found in this game. (Yes, it contains violence that some may not be able to handle.)
I recommend this game!
The hunt for Corwin’s treasure in on and your wife is caught in the middle! Can you save her?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Interesting to the End!
PostedJune 30, 2019
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Completed: This is a great beginner's game. It has easy puzzles and HOs. Very nice graphics and voice overs. It's good for a couple of hours of entertainment.
I liked the story. It was told through the characters and notes you find when you open the Mayan boxes. It has a good moral about being greedy and the consequences it brings.
I recommend this game if you are looking for something laid back with a good story or a beginner.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the hidden city and save your mom in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
A good solid game
PostedMarch 19, 2019
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Completed CE: Not as good as the first one in this series...but good.
After their yacht is sunk by an incredible storm, Jane and Mike are separated in Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light!
Overall rating
5
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5
Not by hand of man but of woman!
PostedFebruary 26, 2019
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
Completed SE: I just happened to stumble across this and found it to be gem. I played this from start to finish because I was captivated by everything: The story, music, graphics, puzzles, etc.
There is not much hand holding in this game, which I liked. No map either but the area of the islands aren't that big. Everything is pretty much contained in the area. There is some back tracking between scenes to find objects and complete puzzles. I paid attention to everything so I would remember where to find things later when needed to complete a task or puzzle. The journal was a great help and the hint recharged pretty quick if I needed to use it.
All in All this is very good game that I recommend.
I recommend this game!
Guide little Emmy through her fears and back to the real world!
Overall rating
5
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5
Charmingly creepy!
PostedFebruary 16, 2019
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Completed game: Help bring your niece Emmy out of a coma by entering into her mind and dreamworld. With the help of a fuzzy bear Barry visit beautiful scenes, solve a variety puzzles and find out the reason the doctor tries to get you to quit.
I really like this game. The story is very well thought out. The voice acting very good. And the though the scenes are grainy they fit the genre of this game's theme well.
I would say this game is NOT for young children. I would rate this as 13+ because some of the graphics are creepy. Especially the evil Emmy.
I recommend this game.
I recommend this game!