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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Travel from the deepest trenches of the Atlantic Ocean to the awe-inspiring wonders of Mars as you solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent Sci-fi adventure. A game different among the rest!
PostedJuly 27, 2016
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
Completed CE: This game is worth the money. The story was excellent. You start out in present time to end up 150 years in the future after an accident that leaves you in Chyrostatsis. You are sent to Mars and there discover what happened to the planet and how life started on Earth. And you discover something you never expected to find. Something you thought was gone forever.
The graphics beautiful, the music great and the puzzles are easy to not so easy in regular mode.
I do recommend to buy the CE because the game isn't complete without the bonus chapter. And collecting the memory cards adds more details to the story.
I recommend this game to those who are looking for something different. Likes sci-fi and doesn't want witches, doom, gloom, or evil.
Another great game that is sci-fi is Space Legends.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
4
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5
29 of 30 found this review helpful
A twist to fairy tales!
PostedJuly 17, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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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
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5
Completed SE: I liked this and I recommend it. I felt it was bit short. Though familiar with the fairy tale characters, it was a different story, which was a nice change. I liked the idea of finding the torn pieces of the pages and bringing the missing princesses back to the Fairyland. Since there was five princesses on the Council I expected to do five of their stories not just three. The ending was good concept but very abrupt and could have been elaborated on more. Also, the hunter chasing the princesses down in the real world just dropped out of the game completely and the Queen who took over Fairyland did as well. This left me wandering what happened to them. There were parts of the story that I felt was missing.
The graphics were the same excellent quality used by the developers. The music score awesome. The puzzles where good.(There was some new ones I've not seen before!) The map was nice though I found most of objectives and items in the general area. So, I really didn't use the map that much.
I would given five stars I felt the story was missing some things and other things felt rushed or incomplete.
I do recommend this game to enjoy and relax.
I recommend this game!
After their hiking trip takes a tragic turn, a group of friends are forced to travel between realms to undo an old wrong and save the Cypress Witch.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Walk between world's to save bride from her fate and a friend!
PostedJuly 17, 2016
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
I enjoyed this all the way through. The story is different than any I have played in a long while. Four friends set up to investigate the legend of the Cypress Witch. They discover their is more to the story than they realized. To help their injured friend they must help the Witch. They learn to walk between their world and another. On their journey they learn who the true story of the Cypress Witch, meet and help interesting people and solve puzzles to complete their goal to return home and save their injured friend.
The graphics are crisp and clear. The music score awesome. The puzzles are easy to medium to solve. And the length of the game isn't to short or to long. If you want something different then this is it. I recommend this game and the Royal Trouble series by the same developers.
I recommend this game!
Dreampath: Curse of the Swamps Collector's Edition
A mystical rain is turning everyone into frogs! It's up to you to find the cause of this wicked weather and save your loved ones.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
The perfect birthday gift....frogs from heaven that bring a curse!
PostedJune 5, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Family
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
CE completed: Daniela's birthday gift is to save her family from the curse caused by the Swamp Lord. But she has help from Rowena. So be ready to immerse yourself in bright colorful graphics and charming music. A story that keeps your interes and puzzles that keep you busy. Voice overs that are done well. And an ending that is positively fabulous. The bonus material was excellent and the bonus chapter splendid. A gamer of any age can enjoy! (I absolutely enjoyed this!)
I recommend this game!
Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Pure Adventure, Murder & Mystery at a Medieval Monastery!
PostedJune 4, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Family
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
You are sent to to Lombardy monastery by the cardinal to investigate the disappearance of a brother and an angel statue that cries blood. There you uncover secrets as you explore the premises that are beautiful and complete tasks to help out your fellow brothers of the cloth. During your investigation you will meet a variety of different people, pick up items to help solve not so easy puzzles (even in easy mode), and find clues that help you along the way. So, grab your hobbit, trusty journal and hiking sandals because you are in for a blessed time when you play this game.
There are no HOs in this game. And the price is great because you get all the CE bonuses at the SE price.
I recommend this game!
Guardians of Magic: Amanda's Awakening
Open your eyes to a wondrous world in Guardians of Magic: Amanda's Awakening, a spectacular adventure of science and spell-casting.
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Fun for beginners and experienced gamers!
PostedJune 1, 2016
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
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5
The is a little gem for a relaxing day! No scary, dark, gloom, or creepy. Just bright scenes that have nice music. The puzzles are not that difficult but start really easy than get semi easy as you move through the game, so perfect for a beginner. There are a variety of puzzles, lots of them too. You have to look around for items, clues to solving puzzles and blueprints to some machines that help you find things and solve tasks. No map but it's easier to find your way around and not get lost. Good family game.
I recommend this game!
Discover and collect all of the videos to uncover the collector’s mystical story!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
An ancient crystal that looks innocent but isn't!
PostedMay 27, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Family
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: I read the reviews and found them mixed. I decided to buy the game because it was on sale but only for BF members. (So laugh at myself when I forgot it wasn't one). Well, I paid full price and I'm glad I did because I enjoyed this game from start to finish. The story was excellent. I liked the change of real actors in the cut scenes. The voice acting was will done. The puzzles were a nice variety. On casual mode they weren't that difficult. There's not a map but I didn't find it had to find my way around. Yes, I did use the hints couple of times when I couldn't figure out what to do next. The hint does recharge in a fair amount of time. The graphics were clear. I liked that the scenes were bright though set in an ancient temple underground. And though the little girl was possessed by a demon she wasn't made creepy, which was a plus.
I recommend this game!
Help Sonya save her sister from unknown villains! After Lily’s life force is stolen it’s up to Sonya to get it back!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Enjoyable from start to finish!
PostedMay 26, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Family
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
SE: Great story, graphics, music and puzzles. Variety of puzzles from easy to semi hard. Two types of HOs: 1. Find the objects on the list. Some of these are hidden but the list doesn't indicate them. 2. Find the broken up objects and replace them to complete the various tasks to get the main item. You have to read the printed text. There isn't a map, so nothing to tell you where to go or do, which is a superb bonus. I will tell you to be ready to back track to all the HO scenes throughout the game to find the items you'll need to complete tasks. If you are looking for a game that doesn't give you everything this game great!
It's up to you to rescue your friend and discover what the dark forces are after!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 22 found this review helpful
Skepticism was obliterated from the get go!
PostedMay 25, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Family
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: I have loved all the games in this series and was hesitant when I saw another out. The reason is because some of the games in other series I play have not been good lately. But I was proven wrong. I can say I enjoyed ever bit of this game, even the bonus chapter. Same great graphics, music, voice acting, and story. I liked the purple dragon the most because it reminds me of a little glass blown dragon ornament that I have. And the dragon/griffin eye amulet was a nice touch. If you are looking for something that isn't gloomy, dreary, or doom than this game and all in this series is good for you !
I recommend this game!
Take a journey through an isolated research facility in the Antarctic and discover the secrets of its past.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Hardcore challenging puzzle adventure game! Start with nothing...end with a real achievement of completing the game on your own merits.
PostedMay 19, 2016
smilingsun72
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Family
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
This game had me from the beginning cinema. It is truly hardcore. There are no clues what to do. I had to figure out everything on my own. And the cursor doesn't even change from an arrow, so I had to find which way to go. I had to look everywhere and click everything to find out where things were, a huge bonus. The puzzles were very challenging as well as figuring out the clues that helped solve them. Once I solved the clues I solved the puzzles! The story was told through letters and notes I found along my journey. The graphics are fantastic and the music score perfect for the setting in an icy atmosphere. I know I will return to play this game often because it is a challenge in itself. I HIGHLY recommend this game to anyone up to a challenge to forge their own merits of accomplishment without any help of any kind but figuring everything out yourself.
I recommend this game!