Gizmos: Spooky Adventures > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

62 of 69 found this review helpful

Spooky Good Nonograms

PostedOctober 28, 2014

pennmom36

fromCome fly with me

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The citizens of Gizmo Land are really starting to grow on me. I love the Halloween themes such as Zombies, Jack's Lantern and Mummies that are created by filling in tiles on a grid. The first Gizmos game took me a while to get used to the constant encouragements such as "nice job" and "bullseye" but now I find it comical and actually look forward to the pat on the back I get or an "ouch" if I make ...Show more

The citizens of Gizmo Land are really starting to grow on me. I love the Halloween themes such as Zombies, Jack's Lantern and Mummies that are created by filling in tiles on a grid. The first Gizmos game took me a while to get used to the constant encouragements such as "nice job" and "bullseye" but now I find it comical and actually look forward to the pat on the back I get or an "ouch" if I make a mistake! You have several options to choose full screen or widescreen, auto fill blanks, and you can disable the background images as well as disable the voices. Before each puzzle you will get a brief nanogram TIP, but this can be disabled if they are bothersome.

The object of Nonogram puzzles are to correctly fill in the number of tiles as indicated on each row and column, separating each group of filled in tiles with a blank tile. To fill in a tile or cell you use the left click on your mouse and the right click will be used as a blank cell or x. You can click and drag both for filling in large amounts. Every time you correctly fill a tile you will earn energy that will eventually fill in one of four vessels that can be used as hints, filling in several random cells for you. You will receive awards for using no hints, no misclicks (mistakes) solving the puzzle, and solving the puzzle within the perfect time slot.

If you haven't played a nonogram, mosaic or picross game, this game is perfect for learning because it has an excellent tutorial and the grids start out with 10 x 10's with easier puzzles to get you started, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Taking nonograms to the next level

PostedOctober 28, 2014

sabinesa

fromCape Town, South Africa

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I loved the prequel to this one "Gizmos: Riddle of the universe" and will buy this one as soon as I am finished with that one. I like nonograms inbetween playing other type of games for the relaxation, enjoyment, challenge without too much bother and each level being just a few minutes long.

In the past the World puzzle series was my favourite in this genre but the last one didn't excite me much, ...Show more

I loved the prequel to this one "Gizmos: Riddle of the universe" and will buy this one as soon as I am finished with that one. I like nonograms inbetween playing other type of games for the relaxation, enjoyment, challenge without too much bother and each level being just a few minutes long.

In the past the World puzzle series was my favourite in this genre but the last one didn't excite me much, plus I never thought the story line was worth anything in those. Then again, who needs a story line with a nonogram?!?!
Now the Gizmo series has a real fun story line and great little characters which I ended up enjoying a lot.

What I specifically appreciate is that one can turn off the background picture, which I had to do with both in the series - perhaps that's a bit unfortunate and it would be nice to have a background other than solid greyblack, but the graphics are just too busy and colourful to make the number puzzle still visible enough. One can also turn of the background voices and that's the first thing I did because I don't appreciate somebody saying "not bad" every second move ;)

Best though is the autofill option. Now that's really something every nonogram game should offer and has bothered me before in playing this type of game specifically once one gets to the 20x20+ levels. To fill in all the blanks manually is a lass once a row is finished and the autofill does it beautifully - great idea, devs.

I enjoy a decent background music in games and liked the one from the first Gizmo better than this one, but that shall not spoil my enjoyment.

I am all excited that I'll have another one to go to once I finish the first one.

Thanks for a great game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great Nonograms(Pictograms)

PostedNovember 4, 2014

Clozar

fromCanada

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Gizmos: Spooky Adventures

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I love playing these. In my old puzzle books they were called Pictograms. I am dating myself. They are a challenge. These are very much so. They even have 30 X 30 squares which I have never played in these games. There is 6 categories with 20 nonograms in each one. Along with a couple of puzzles in each category. If you like this type of game then both the Gizmos games are worth the time and ...Show more

I love playing these. In my old puzzle books they were called Pictograms. I am dating myself. They are a challenge. These are very much so. They even have 30 X 30 squares which I have never played in these games. There is 6 categories with 20 nonograms in each one. Along with a couple of puzzles in each category. If you like this type of game then both the Gizmos games are worth the time and money. Have fun! I am. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Really enjoyed it!

PostedDecember 4, 2014

pajutie

fromOntario, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is definitely one of the better picross games. Nothing beats Arizona Rose but this comes close to being on par. I really enjoyed the occasional jigsaw (prefer them to hidden object games) So sick of Hidden object games. Loved the Halloween/scary characters that revealed after finishing each board. Hope A Christmas one is in the works!!!

I recommend this game!

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Love Gizmo

PostedNovember 22, 2014

bjcs319

fromIowa City, IA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I love the Gizmo games. I hope there are new ones coming out for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great Halloween or Anytime Fun

PostedOctober 31, 2014

Runrama2

fromPortland, OR

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have bought just about every one of these puzzle games that have come out but this has been the most fun I've had. I consider myself an expert in these games but this has brought interesting challenges. If you like these types of games I would highly recommend you try this one. It runs very smooth. I even like the goofy voices. It's a blast.

I recommend this game!

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Love the cartoon graphics

PostedNovember 1, 2014

organistdm

fromDeer Park, WA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Long play and great cartoon icons. Love the auto fill option.

Thanks!

I recommend this game!

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Super Nanogram game!

PostedOctober 27, 2014

murphy1923

fromConnecticut

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I love nanograms and this starts off with 10x10, and just enough challenge to get you in the groove. Jigsaws show up and are a nice break. The only "difficulty" is beating the "perfect time" - but that keeps me interested and on my toes. I wish the boxes were square rather than rectangular but that's a minor quibble. Make is a little harder to count which is what may be slowing me down.

I recommend this game!

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My first nonogram game...

PostedMay 18, 2019

SYLPHEERA

fromBrisbane, Queensland

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Before this, I had never played a nonogram game. It was highly addictive. I keep going back to it. It starts with smaller, easier grids, but then goes up to 20X20. I haven't finished the whole game yet, but they do get progressively harder.... otherwise why would you keep playing the game?

If you're new to nonograms (like I was) the first few levels offer an in-game tutorial (that isn't ...Show more

Before this, I had never played a nonogram game. It was highly addictive. I keep going back to it. It starts with smaller, easier grids, but then goes up to 20X20. I haven't finished the whole game yet, but they do get progressively harder.... otherwise why would you keep playing the game?

If you're new to nonograms (like I was) the first few levels offer an in-game tutorial (that isn't obtrusive), as well as tips on how to solve puzzles effectively. The only negative?... the music was too repetitive, so I turned it down in the options settings, OTHERWISE, GREAT GAME!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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A NICE SPOOKFEST FOR GRUMPY CAT MONDAY

PostedOctober 27, 2014

sunnyglow

fromHURRICANE AND TORNADO ALLEY - I AM SO IN TROUBLE

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Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

"We're not cowards!" Those of us who love Nonograms, Pic-a-pix, Paint-by-Numbers or as the Japanese call them -"E'Kaki" puzzles are more than delighted to get these from time-to-time. They are not everyone's cup of cider, but everyone should at least try them.

"Come fly with me" on Halloween. LOL! Yeah - right! I don't tend to think "fright" guys make very good "flight guys. " Being up there with ...Show more

"We're not cowards!" Those of us who love Nonograms, Pic-a-pix, Paint-by-Numbers or as the Japanese call them -"E'Kaki" puzzles are more than delighted to get these from time-to-time. They are not everyone's cup of cider, but everyone should at least try them.

"Come fly with me" on Halloween. LOL! Yeah - right! I don't tend to think "fright" guys make very good "flight guys. " Being up there with this group could rather scary! You all had better watch your weight load or you all may end up splattered in the pumpkin patch! You better stick to your broom and bat wings. This is a cartoon delight with very amusing actors with "campy" accents. I am loving it!

My only complaint at the jigsaw puzzles. Not really liking them, I guess I will have to "grump" my way along on Grumpy Cat Monday to continue in the puzzle.

Thank you BF. You made my day! Show less

I recommend this game!

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