Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 14 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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CASUAL ARTS IS DABOMB-DIGGITY & PARK RANGER ROCKS!

PostedOctober 7, 2022

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First of all, I'd like to thank Casual Arts for all their hard work over the years. It's been nearly a decade since the first Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger was released and 14 games later they have an average star rating of 4.3! There aren't too many game series out there that can still manage to capture a large audience...AND maintain a high rating!

You can play in a Casual Mode ...Show more

First of all, I'd like to thank Casual Arts for all their hard work over the years. It's been nearly a decade since the first Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger was released and 14 games later they have an average star rating of 4.3! There aren't too many game series out there that can still manage to capture a large audience...AND maintain a high rating!

You can play in a Casual Mode (untimed-faster hint recharge) or Challenge Mode (timed-normal hint recharge) In the CE version you also get an Extreme Mode which is a timed mode requiring all wildlife & recyclables to be collected as well. This SE version has 20 Achievements to earn for completing various tasks such as finding Wildlife, buying souvenirs, or finishing a mini-game quickly. You can purchase 16 Park Souvenirs with the points earned, and store them in a Display Case tab at the top of the screen.

Each scene has several Wildlife Animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar and when all the animals have been spotted, the doors will close. There is a Wildlife Notebook that allows you to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found. (90 Wildlife in the SE version and 126 in the CE version)

You will also Recycle cans, bottles, and paper found in each scene, and when all recyclables have been found, the recycle Can icon will be displayed as full. Some of the trash items are located within Zoom Zones as well.

There are 12 Photo Op scenes (16 Photo Ops in the CE version) that allow you to take a photo for your Album whenever you see the Camera Icon so don't forget to keep an eye out for those Photo Ops.

You will earn an Eagle Eye achievement if you don't use either the Hint Magnifying Glass which shows the location of a single random item or the Mega Hint feature which shows the location of all available items from the list. You'll earn a Bronze Star for completing the Search, a Silver Star if you find all Wildlife OR all Recyclable Items, and a Gold Star if you find all Wildlife AND all Recyclable items. (Extreme mode in the CE version requires you to find all recyclable items & wildlife)

Words listed in Blue are Tasks that require an interaction of some type, and words in Red are hidden inside or behind things. Most of the scenes have at least one Zoom Zone (indicated by sparkling stars) that has hidden items and sometimes includes Recyclables or Wildlife. Levels can be replayed at any time to better your time/score (no pressure timer counts up, not down) or pick up any missing recyclable items or wildlife. and the things to find are usually different each time you replay it.

After each Search Scene, you'll play a Mini-Game such as Placing Map Shapes, Spot The Difference, Word Search, or several different types of Jigsaw Puzzles (Rotate Squares, Swap Tile Sections, Flipsaw's, Slider Puzzles, etc.)

Collector's Edition Extras:
12 Extra Hidden Object Scenes in Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Park (with 12 additional puzzles) 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player (that familiar Vacation Adventures soundtrack is called Bluewaters Heaven, btw) 21 Achievements, 16 Photo Op Screenshots (available in Photo Album) 16 Gift Shop Souvenirs with Display Case, 126 Wildlife Critters to find (available in a Photo Album) 48 Replayable Mini-Games.

EXTRA MINI-GAMES:
8 Jigsaws
8 Flipsaws
8 Rotation
8 Spot the Difference
8 Word Search
4 Concentration
2 Hidden Object Challenges (Pinecreek Map Challenge & Cockpit Challenge)
1 U.S. National Parks (Label/Picture Placement )
1 Moon Phases

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Yep! I'm Hooked On Park Rangers!

PostedOctober 7, 2022

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Autumn is the perfect time to visit one of our national forests. Pinecreek is my favorite retreat! Being disabled now, my getaways are all pretend but still fun and beautiful with the Park Ranger series. I look forward to the new releases and always purchase the CE because it has the bonus levels and so much extra content.

Even though they are all similar, there's a difference in locations and ...Show more

Autumn is the perfect time to visit one of our national forests. Pinecreek is my favorite retreat! Being disabled now, my getaways are all pretend but still fun and beautiful with the Park Ranger series. I look forward to the new releases and always purchase the CE because it has the bonus levels and so much extra content.

Even though they are all similar, there's a difference in locations and ranger get-togethers, they are packed with activities. I love the variety of HOs, puzzles, mini-games. So many of them, very busy, lots of beautiful scenery, visitors everywhere. I love that they are not cartoon and animal characters.

Park Rangers is a terrific value, imo. Whether you pick the CE or SE you will have an abundance of things to do, scenic beauty with animals roaming about, people soaking up the outdoor fun. Many of you may not share my enthusiasm, but I am hooked on Park Rangers. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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hidden object games i love period

PostedOctober 7, 2022

ladyleopard41014

fromcincinnati, Ohio

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 13

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i love the challenges on all games.

I recommend this game!

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Somewhat qualified

PostedNovember 25, 2022

ScamperBug

fromParke County, Indiana

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 14

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have just finished playing all 14 Park Ranger games beginning to end, and might be slightly qualified to review. First of all, I love these games, and, by the end, was quite addicted to them. So wish there were more. In the gameplay itself, I can find no fault. My only wish is that the creators would give these characters proper names. By the end of all 14, I feel like I know them, and am ...Show more

I have just finished playing all 14 Park Ranger games beginning to end, and might be slightly qualified to review. First of all, I love these games, and, by the end, was quite addicted to them. So wish there were more. In the gameplay itself, I can find no fault. My only wish is that the creators would give these characters proper names. By the end of all 14, I feel like I know them, and am invested in their futures. The male deputy--in one of the early games--was called John. But only once. Then, later, he became Buddy a few times. Then, he became "my buddy" to the (nameless) female deputy. I know this is a small thing, but it really irks me. I want these people to have names. Other than that, well done. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

12 of 21 found this review helpful

cool

PostedOctober 7, 2022

uteflocke

fromPirna

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

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I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Park Ranger is my favorite

PostedSeptember 7, 2023

TexasCh1

fromPittsburgh PA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

So many great Casual Arts games but Park Ranger outdoes them all. I wish this park existed in real life but I love visiting it through the game. Challenging but relaxing - a great combination.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Nice! :)

PostedOctober 8, 2022

kenpokars

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Love the way this series keeps improving! Especially liked that the mini-games timer was set to only one minute, even in the tough mode! If I really want to play a particular mini-game, I'll play as long as it takes. But to wait out longer for something I have no interest in is annoying. My personal wish list would be to add back in the paint-by-numbers, remove the single block sliders (never ...Show more

Love the way this series keeps improving! Especially liked that the mini-games timer was set to only one minute, even in the tough mode! If I really want to play a particular mini-game, I'll play as long as it takes. But to wait out longer for something I have no interest in is annoying. My personal wish list would be to add back in the paint-by-numbers, remove the single block sliders (never could get the hang of those,) and stop the zigsaw pieces from rotating when they're clicked. (A true pita when working with odd-shaped pieces.) Then again, I only have to wait one minute so ... :) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

3 of 4 found this review helpful

Such a pleasant surprise!

PostedMay 7, 2023

Anonymous

fromTexas

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with my first experience playing Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 14. As someone who deeply cherishes nature, animals, and the serene pleasures of life, this game truly captured the essence of what I love most about the great outdoors.

The attention to detail in the graphics and scenery was remarkable and truly transported me to the heart of the ...Show more

I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with my first experience playing Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 14. As someone who deeply cherishes nature, animals, and the serene pleasures of life, this game truly captured the essence of what I love most about the great outdoors.

The attention to detail in the graphics and scenery was remarkable and truly transported me to the heart of the wilderness. Overall, I found this game to be a delightful and satisfying experience that left me feeling relaxed and content. I am grateful to have discovered this gem of a game and can't wait to play more from this series! Show less

I recommend this game!

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