Christmas Fables: The Wishing Store Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

Delightful Christmas Story!

PostedDecember 23, 2024

caseyduhamel

fromA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE BF COMMUNITY!!

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

No conspiracies, no evil twins, no conniving elves, no kidnapping, no time travel- just an old-fashioned Christmas story that deals with why Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many people. This game is very appropriate for kids and adults (adults, play the puzzles on 'hard'). The graphics are superb-the scenes are a bit busy, but it's done in good taste and doesn't take Christmas to 11 (yep- a Spinal Tap reference for those who know. Merry Christmas lol). The mouth movements match the excellent voice-overs. Even though the story is told as a child's fable, the game can be a challenge, and I had to play the match-three a couple of times and hit the hint button a time or two. Yeah, we've seen some of this game-play a zillion times before but the game actually plays out very well- even though you have to remove a nail with a fork- I've tried this at home...it doesn't work. But all in all, this offering is an absolute Christmas delight with an authentic seasonal vibe that will make you smile and bring back pleasant memories. I'm loving it- Merry Christmas! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Great game and super long!

PostedDecember 16, 2024

kgains

fromRichmond Va

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved this game. It's a feel good game with great graphics and it's way longer than most.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Christmas is here.

PostedDecember 13, 2024

Brendansoma1

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Somebody wrote that DO finally listened to players about the stars. Why than still have the very irritating and distracting glowing hint button? Please DO, I have many of your games, love them all, but having to cover the button up then look 'blindly' for it, diminishes the joy.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

DO listened. Great game and no earning stars

PostedDecember 9, 2024

Penguin29

fromMA (But will always be a cheesehead)

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This was a buy for me. Very fun. And, they finally got rid of the stars. Just a wonderful Christmas game.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

A Cozy Christmas Ambience

PostedDecember 3, 2024

Stoneborder

While the game is very similar to other games, I don't buy these holiday games for the gameplay as a priority. I want the beautiful Christmas feeling and this game has that. I agree with those who say it's nice not to have the darkness of an evil elf or Santa. Instead it's a nice departure to a simple (so far!) story line that you can enjoy during this season. If you want a hardcore game that challenges your brain constantly maybe it's not for you. But for those of us who just want to relax with a nice holiday ambience and a bit of thinking here and there, I find it perfect. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Love it

PostedDecember 3, 2024

mhatfie

fromPiedmont California

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Different strokes for different folks. I love this game. The graphics are beautiful. Bright colors, pretty scenes with lots to do. The mini games are fun and can be played on easy mode or hard mode. Christmas is a magical time and having a game such as this one to play makes it even more magical.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

SAVE ANOTHER RETAIL GIANT FROM CLOSING STORES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

PostedDecember 3, 2024

sunnyglow

fromTake a sniff out crime! Rudolf, the red -nosed reindeer has another job besides lighting up the sky. Being nosy, Rudolf has put his talents to good use by moonlighting as a detective. He now uses his nose to sniff out crime and missing people.

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 56 pages

STORY: Bah Humbug! Welcome to Christmasshire, a town devoid of Christmas. Play the son and heir to the chain of Toy Land stores. Your father wants you to succeed him in the family business; however, you must prove yourself worthy. Your task is to visit this small burg to find out why the mayor of the town wants to close the store, turning it into a clothing store. This old humbug has banned all holidays from being celebrated within the town. Once a man with a great deal of holiday spirit, he has turned into an old scrooge. Discover what has happened to your store and the town. With the help of Nicholas and Rudolf the Reindeer, perhaps you can save the town and perhaps, help the mayor resurrect his holiday spirit.

ANALYSIS: What a wonderful game to begin the Christmas season. This game is all decked out for the holidays! It is filled with joyful music, bright lights, and beautiful Christmas scenes chock full of everything related to the Yuletide season. It is full of eye candy to feast upon without gaining a pound. The game is full of Christmas cheer. I loved playing this game and feel it is a major improvement for this developer.

Domini Games listened to the players and it shows with this game. The format for the game is similar, but not quite the same as their other games. People complained about collecting stars and having summaries at the end of each chapter. Domini listened and got rid of this feature. There are no stars given for choosing the right action or comments throughout the game. You are not evaluated for the choices made throughout this game. You won’t have stars in your eyes with this game. I feel this action alone improved the game.

Another improvement with this game is the length. This game is not as long as this developer’s other games. To me, that is a good thing. Some of their games are just too long and become boring and repetitious after a few hours of game play. Less is more sometimes. I feel this is a nice-sized game with plenty of activities but not so long that you become bored. There are two collectibles, morphing Christmas cards and snow globes. I found some difficult to locate; however, for the most part, they are easy to locate. Players can collect golden gears which can be exchanged for items in the boudoir.

This game may not appeal to everyone. It HOP light and puzzle intense. However, I feel there are some of us who want more puzzles than HOP scenes. For those who dislike a lot of puzzles, there are plenty of HOP games consisting of mostly HOP scenes with a few easy puzzles thrown into the mix. The puzzles within this game are easy and what is delightful about DO Games is that the player can play most of the puzzles in either an easy or hard mode.

There are sixteen (16) HOP scenes in the entire game. All can be replayed upon completion of the game. All the HOP scenes are reused a second time, using a completely different style of HOP search. The types of HOP scenes include lists of items, rebus clues, cryptic clues, narrative, fragments, matching and placement of items back into the scene. There are also a few mini-HOP scenes in which the searches are only for five or six items. There are fifty-six (56) puzzles, forty-nine (49) of which can be replayed upon completion of the game. Most of them are creatively designed and reflect the Christmas theme.

MECHANICS:

• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 39 achievements.
• Collect 10 Christmas cards and 10 morphing snow globes
• Collect 70 golden gears to exchange for assorted items in the boudoir at the end of the game
• 10 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 16 HOP scenes and 49 mini-games.

BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. After contacting your father upon completion of your assignment, he agrees to help you locate the missing person from the main game. Return to the abandoned post office from the first game and search for an address where this person may be living. I feel it is a decent chapter. There are three (3) HOP scenes and nine (9) mini-games. I feel this was a nice addition to the game. The sequel in this game does provide a much happier ending than from the main game and puts a nice final touch for the story behind the game.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE A FEW OF THE FIFTY-SIX (56) MINI-GAMES FROM THE GAME.

A. E/H. Switch puzzle. Switch snowflakes on colored cords so every snowflake is on a liked-colored cord. The easy version has 4 cords. The hard version has more snowflakes to place on 5 cords.
B. E/H. Map puzzle. Place 8 markers with numbers on them, the number indicate steps to take to reach a destination. Set them up in the right sequence. The hard version has a more detailed map.
C. Assembly puzzle. Create a train track from give sections of track.
D. E/H. Picture puzzle. Rotate and place fragments into position to create an image. The easy version has 5 pieces and the hard 7.
E. E/H. Math Puzzle. Every shield has a numerical value. Place them so the sum of the numbers between them equals the number beneath the pair of them. The easy version has 5 shields and the hard has 6.
F. Ye Olde Fox and Hens puzzle. In this case, move 3 snowmen and 3 elves across a bridge. Ther cannot be more snowmen than elves on the shore when the sled leaves. And the sled cannot move without passengers.
G. Run, Run Rudophr! Map puzzle. Ride a reindeer while avoiding obstacles in your path. You get 3 lives.
H. E/H. Weights and Balances puzzle. Weigh items and arrange them on plates according to a given set of instructions. The hard version has more items to weigh
I. E/H. Assembly puzzle. Place axe tokens with prongs jutting from them so they fit into a path. Every token will be used. The easy version has 7 and the hard version has 8.
J. E/H. Using dials on a clock, point each one to a portion of a snowflake, which, when combined, creates one of the snowflakes. The easy version has 4 and the hard version has 5.
BONUS CHAPTER:
K. E/H. Maze puzzle. Go down halls to locate a postal archive while removing obstacles from your path.
L. E/H. Matching puzzle. Match lock parts so they can connect. The easy version has 10 lock pieces to match, and the hard version has 12.
M. E/H. Maze puzzle. Using arrows, set up the sequence of steps to get out of a maze.
N. Match 3 games. Remove paints drops in groups of 3 or more until all are removed. Show less

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4 / 5

I'm so sad

PostedDecember 10, 2024

gyanda

fromCologne

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Something is wrong for me with this developer. I cannot play any game of them without having to use the hint-button almost every minute... i just don't get their kind of thinking... and it is very sad especially this time as the game has an interesting story and wonderful - really great - graphics... but to have to use the hint-button every minute diminishes the joy of playing a game very much... ...Show more

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Christmas Fables: The Wishing Store Collector's Edition

PostedDecember 4, 2024

andrewhow670

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games by this developer I find the puzzles tricky so I skip them I like to play seasonal games when they are released

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

THE GLOWING HINT BUTTON

PostedDecember 4, 2024

bmn5772

fromLas Vegas, Nv

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I've decided I will not buy a game with that glowing flowing hint button. Its too distracting for me. I did want to like it.

I don't recommend this game.

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