I liked the reviews of this game and downloaded it, excited to try it out as I tried out the other game (Blood and Stone) and really liked it, but twice right as I was getting into the start of the game it shut down my computer. The screen went black, but I could still hear the music, then that shut down, but I could hear the sound of it running, then my computer totally did not function. I had to do the manual shutdown to stop and then start my computer again to end this process. I was disappointed because what I saw of the game I enjoyed and I think it would have been a good game to get. I just wanted to let others know that this happened when I tried the game out, in case they have the same issue. It may be possible that this does not happen on your computer and in that case I do recommend you try this game because it looked quite good.
When this game started out I also was so pleased about the beauty and quality that everyone was talking about with Blue Tea (and Eipix) games, and really was enjoying the game when close to the end (spoiler) it turned into this tense (for me) game with a much more evil type of theme. I purposely avoid games that have these sorts of focuses because they really bother me. By the time that showed up, I was emotionally involved in the game and felt compelled to see it through to the end, to have it turn out okay. But the last while of the game I felt tense and anxious, and just wanted to give this review so that others who are similarly affected by this sort of thing will be aware that this is in a game that starts out filled with beauty. I did not buy the Dark Parable games that I read reviews that talked of evil and creepy aspects but no one wrote anything about that with this game. So this is just a warning to let people know that is also part of this game. Other than that, I thought the game was excellent in every other way...the graphics were really good, the hidden object scenes were enjoyable (I love FROG ones), the gameplay went well and seemed coherent enough to me. The rating is just on the tension I felt trying to get the game done, at the end. If you are sensitive about those sorts of dynamics, I would definitely not recommend the game, but if you are fine with that, the game certainly is worth the money you spend on it. It is a very long game (I do take my time, though, so maybe longer for me than for others). On a side note, I have 10 of the Dark Parable games, both by Blue Tea and Eipix and Blue Tea, and enjoyed them all quite a bit, except for this one. I also really like the Eipix games and own about 7 of their series (not the more 'dark' ones; the mystery ones, and regular adventure ones). Thanks for the review.
I did not think that there would be any way that Joe could come up with something more than the Ultimate Clutter game. But he has proven me wrong. I think the new clutter items are bright and nice to match. I love the new ideas for what to match, such as cats, dogs and especially shoes...love the huge matching shoe game (up to 5 pairs). The pictures chosen for the puzzles are very beautifully put together. There is a lot of creativity in this game. I usually am someone who wants instructions, and help on any new game, but it did not even bother me how the game was set up (i.e. no instructions). I have most of the Clutter games and started immediately. I wrote down what one reviewer said everything meant and have it as a reference sheet but mostly I just push the arrow and let the next game come. I am playing without sound and there is a button to turn it off on the opening screen (which I may have found randomly). In reality, if you live in 'clutter' your life can feel rather unorganized, can't it? So the way the game is set up sort of fits that, doesn't it?:-) I think this is an awesome game, although I must admit I sometimes groan when another emoji screen shows up. But there is nothing stopping me from just hitting the arrow and going to the next screen. Thank you Joe for a great new Clutter Game!
I can understand that some people may not like this game. It does seem dated and the graphics are not as clear as many of the new games available. And I was sometimes frustrated that some objects were very hard to find because I don't like using hints. And although I personally like finding objects in categories, the way the game presents it, I did wish that they would have had more variety of categories, instead of continually repeating them. But I really liked following the story,and wanted to keep playing the game to find out the ending of the story.
I thought the story was well written, going between the two characters to be told and how it came together had good timing and seemed plausable.
I did not give the music a rating because I don't listen to music when I play games. I find background noise stressful. The reason I bought this game was that it has 4 card games attached to it! That alone makes it have good replay value...to just go in and play those games. I have searched all over for a game with the old card games such as these ones and they are nowhere to be found. But I have also played the story more than once.
I would recommend this game to those who like romantic stories and basic hidden object games. I really enjoy it and think that you may too.
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Word
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
I have had this game for a while now, and happened to look at the reviews for it today and was surprised that no one had recommended it. It is always the game, other than Bookworm (which I also love), that I play when I want to work with words for awhile. I originally bought it thinking it may be a good game to help my granddaughter with spelling, but soon realized that although it has cartoon characters, which seem to be targeted at kids, the word play is really too difficult for children, as although you can do a lot of 3 letter words in the game, there has to be a place where your words connect to the other words so that ultimately all the tiles can turn to gold to win the level. She does not play the game but I have a lot of fun with it. I have played it numerous times now and really like that it is non-stressful, yet has the challenge of making the words connect properly. I have a personal goal of trying to use all the given letters in my turn, although sometimes that is impossible. If you like making words from letters you are given I would recommend that you try this game. As was written by another reviewer, I don't understand what the points even mean, but I actually don't care. I don't even look at the scores in games. I play for the enjoyment of doing the activity, not to beat some goal. I usually have the music way low or off, so can't really comment too much on the sound quality. In this game it was on low and seemed fine at that level. I just wanted to say that I find the game really fun and love to play it to relax and wind down and enjoy the challenge of making words meet each other to win the level.
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
I think that this Clutter game is the best of them all. I really like the way the options are organized, although it took me a bit of time to figure out how to find all the games (using the arrow on the first screen). I like that you can choose what type of game to access and that it is clear what the choices are (by the pictures given). I find it very courageous of Joe to share his personal story so openly! It is an encouragement to others who may be trying to do what he did. Thanks Joe, for your honesty and openness. And for your Clutter games. Sometimes I get frustrated with the difficulties, but I always want to keep playing...it is addictive to 'sort the clutter'...I love picture puzzles a lot and find it a nice change from the regular hidden object games. Thanks for letting me share my opinion.