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5 / 5

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When The Last Kind Heart Turns To Ice

PostedJanuary 9, 2015

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I'm beginning to wonder why anyone wants to be the King or Queen of any kingdom, and they certainly shouldn't add a princess to the equation, because they ALWAYS get kidnapped by an evil wizard! Today was supposed to be a birthday celebration for eight year old Lerione, but somehow a dark wizard managed to crash the party, kidnap the young princess, and turn the entire audience into popsicles. The ...Show more

I'm beginning to wonder why anyone wants to be the King or Queen of any kingdom, and they certainly shouldn't add a princess to the equation, because they ALWAYS get kidnapped by an evil wizard! Today was supposed to be a birthday celebration for eight year old Lerione, but somehow a dark wizard managed to crash the party, kidnap the young princess, and turn the entire audience into popsicles. The only one able to stay at a toasty 98.6 degrees was you, thanks to the magical amulets your good friend Lucio the wizard provided you with! You thought seriously about using a blow torch to warm up the audience, but had second thoughts and resorted to plan B, use the mirror portal to chase after the big bad wizard, and hopefully find Lerione before he uses her kind heart to awaken the Ice Queen!

You have many magical tools at your disposal, a Crystal Ball which is capable of casting the Power of Light spell to devour dark magic spells. Unfortunately, you will have to charge the Crystal Ball after each use, which is in the form of a mini game. The mini games involve first finding the History Scrolls, and then finding one of several runes such as fire or wind, when you finish the puzzle, you will be able to charge and then use the Crystal Ball. This game must have been intended for a Christmas release (or else it's really early for next year) because there are morphing objects to find, for every 5 morphs you find, you will unlock a downloadable Christmas greeting card. In my opinion, the morphs are way too easy to spot because the objects are large and out of place in the scene. There are collectible puzzle pieces that will break the enchantment spell for each character you come across, when all puzzle pieces have been found for each puzzle, you simply place the very large and very easy pieces in the book and the spell on that person will be broken, and the character will return to his normal happy normal self.

The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly progressive silhouetted shapes where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape, and then use that item within the scene to uncover the next item and so forth until all items have been found. There are also the occasional, find fragmented pieces or even finding symbols that match the symbols shown. The mini games are mostly puzzle tiles that create an image when complete, but there are also potion's to create following the recipe illustrations and finding several symbols within the pages of a story, by uncovering clouds and trees and even sails on a boat.

This Collectors Edition has Cutscenes, Wallpapers, Concept Art, Soundtracks, pictures of the VG team, History Scrolls, downloadable Greeting Cards, Morphing Objects, Collectible Puzzle Pieces, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy Show less

I recommend this game!

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A Fairy Tale for the Young at Heart. Well Worth Trying!

PostedJanuary 8, 2015

biscuitsmama

fromCalifornia, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

In another offering of evil wizards and a fairy tale game, our game begins in what seems like a very happy kingdom. To celebrate the eighth birthday of his daughter, the Princess Lerione, the king has invited a magician, the mysterious Mr. X, to entertain the princess and her friends. As the highlight of the show the magician asks the young princess to assist him in performing his last trick. Lo ...Show more

In another offering of evil wizards and a fairy tale game, our game begins in what seems like a very happy kingdom. To celebrate the eighth birthday of his daughter, the Princess Lerione, the king has invited a magician, the mysterious Mr. X, to entertain the princess and her friends. As the highlight of the show the magician asks the young princess to assist him in performing his last trick. Lo and behold, he kidnaps the princess and turns the kingdom to ice. You, the princess’ mother, have escaped the curse thanks to the amulet bracelets you wear on your wrists. Now you must save your daughter and the other poor hapless members of your kingdom. With the help of your royal wizard and faithful friend, Lucio, you set out to save not only your daughter and your kingdom but the entire world. Whew!

In a Winter’s Spell you have the standard tools that are found in most HOPA games. There is an interactive transporter type map and a journal that keeps track of details as you move forward in the game. In addition to the map and journal you will find a Scroll, a crystal ball and the Icy Spell Book. Because these tools are so interesting and they are a great part of the game and the fun, I am not going to spill the beans to detail how they work.

Without detailing the various types of HOS or puzzles just let me say that there is great variety to be found in both the HOS and the puzzles. Although the game is a fairy tale it has a lot more depth than it first appears. Quite frankly, I struggled with some of the puzzles and found that for me they were not all easy.

Throughout the game you will find morphing objects that are used to download greeting cards from the developer. Too bad this game was not released before the Christmas holiday season because it seems to really negate a lot of the special CE value by coming out later. That being said you can always revisit the game for the next Christmas. All in all it seems that there are some very nice features to the CE game that definitely make it worth the purchase price.

In summary the game is much better than I anticipated. The game does seem to get off to a slow start and didn’t at first seem to have the type of excitement I look for to hold my interest but eventually I did get into it and found that the game has a lot to offer. Although it might not be for everyone, I am sure it will hold a great deal of appeal and fascination for many gamers. I would suggest that you try the game to see if it is one you might like. That being said, I would like to emphasize that it might take some time to get into but don’t be fooled by what seems like an easy fairy tale game. I highly recommend this game for those of you who love challenges. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Fairytales make my world go round!

PostedJanuary 9, 2015

janechurch

fromOmaruru, Namibia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Having read the reviews already posted about this game, I understand that everyone enjoys different things. Yes, the story is kind of familiar but this game is great fun if you like the genre. I played through the demo in around an hour in casual mode (very casual, used the guide for a lot of help!!)
I also appreciated the guide showing the titles of all the chapters!
When I buy the game, I will ...Show more

Having read the reviews already posted about this game, I understand that everyone enjoys different things. Yes, the story is kind of familiar but this game is great fun if you like the genre. I played through the demo in around an hour in casual mode (very casual, used the guide for a lot of help!!)
I also appreciated the guide showing the titles of all the chapters!
When I buy the game, I will start again in a harder mode so I guess it will take me quite a while.
For a relative novice like me, I liked the fact that the map was very clear about morphing misses! I want to get them all!!!
I will purchase this game, it's enjoyable and not too dark. Have a go! It made me smile now and then - loved the cat by the way.
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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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DON'T LET THE FROZEN FINGERS OF THE ICE QUEEN GRASP YOU INTO HER CLUTCHES

PostedJanuary 8, 2015

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fromESCAPING THE ICY CLUTCHES OF THE SNOW QUEEN BY THE WARMTH OF THIS GAME

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Better stock up on anti-freeze to play this Christmas offering from the Pachyderm. You play a mother whose daughter, Lerione, is kidnapped by a magician, Mr.X during her eighth birthday party. In a "touching" moment the Ice Queen uses her icy fingers to turn your subjects into ice along with his or her heart. If you do not act quickly, as soon as the last person in the kingdom has his or her heart ...Show more

Better stock up on anti-freeze to play this Christmas offering from the Pachyderm. You play a mother whose daughter, Lerione, is kidnapped by a magician, Mr.X during her eighth birthday party. In a "touching" moment the Ice Queen uses her icy fingers to turn your subjects into ice along with his or her heart. If you do not act quickly, as soon as the last person in the kingdom has his or her heart turned to ice, the Ice Queen will reclaim her throne.

THIS GAME WARMS MY HEART! It definitely will not bore you. This game contains: collectibles, morphing objects, and jigsaw puzzles; an excellent storyline; fairy tales within fairy tales; mini HOP scenes within HOP scenes; and unique puzzles which are not terribly difficult. There were more puzzles than HOP scenes in the demo. Definitely a winter delight to play while sitting in front of a warm fire as the frigid fingers of the Ice Queen frosts your windows with icy designs.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

LEVELS: 4 - Casual (Sparkles) Advanced (Sparkles - longer for hints, skips) Hard (no sparkles) CUSTOMIZED
GRAPHICS : Clear, bright beautiful colors to create a beautiful story-like, winter setting

INVENTORY AND HOP SCENES: The inventory is lockable. The inventory and HOP scenes are varied and puzzle-like In the demo most of the HOP scenes were silhouette. A. Silhouette objects which must located in sequence. B. Silhouette items found to continue a fairy tale. C. Clicking on a specific amount of an item in an interactive story to move the story along. D. Silhouettes of symbols for a crystal ball.

PUZZLES: In the demo I encountered A. Variations of sliding tile puzzles. B. Potions to create. C. Variations of jig-saw puzzles D. Matching puzzles E. Location of items with a telescope.

EXTRA GOODIES: A. Transportable interactive map with interactive areas indicated B. A book to unfreeze characters in the game. B. Collect runes to place in a scroll to open up a fairy tale. Each rune gives you a special ability needed in the game which is activated after playing a fairy tale game and charging a crystal. C. Collect jigsaw puzzle pieces to complete a puzzle. Once a puzzle is completed, the hearts of the characters are unfrozen. D. Collect 15 Christmas ornaments for a home setting E. 25 morphing objects which are indicated on the map. Every 5 gives you a greeting card. F. Strategy guide, Wallpapers and "muzac" tracks Show less

I recommend this game!

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Love the Love Chronicles

PostedJanuary 8, 2015

ukbfgfan

fromUK

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A great game for satisfying the urge to save characters from evil and thereby move the story along. Haven't finished the game yet, but it has kept me engrossed for a good couple of hours - always a good sign. Hidden objects to find; mini games to play, morphing objects for decorating a room and collections of puzzle pieces that reveal more of the back story, keeps you interested. Looking forward ...Show more

A great game for satisfying the urge to save characters from evil and thereby move the story along. Haven't finished the game yet, but it has kept me engrossed for a good couple of hours - always a good sign. Hidden objects to find; mini games to play, morphing objects for decorating a room and collections of puzzle pieces that reveal more of the back story, keeps you interested. Looking forward to continuing the game and seeing the denouement! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Vendel Games has got a winner!

PostedJanuary 8, 2015

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Skill Level:Expert

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

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Kudos to Vendel for making an awesome game. The voice actors are off the chain. I am so looking forward to playing the rest of it.

Story: Big Fish pretty much gave a good synopsis of the story so I won't go too much into it. We play as the queen who has to rescue the little princess (who is adorable btw), so the Ice queen can't awaken.

Graphics: Gorgeous. Even in the H0G Scenes not a problem ...Show more

Kudos to Vendel for making an awesome game. The voice actors are off the chain. I am so looking forward to playing the rest of it.

Story: Big Fish pretty much gave a good synopsis of the story so I won't go too much into it. We play as the queen who has to rescue the little princess (who is adorable btw), so the Ice queen can't awaken.

Graphics: Gorgeous. Even in the H0G Scenes not a problem what so ever.

Music: Fits beautiful with the game and so far is nice to listen to and doesn't get all loud for no reason.

Mini Games: Really nice and right up my alley.

H0GS: From the ones I played I truly enjoyed. Like I said the items are spot on and not at all hard to find.

Map: It has the red exclamation point indicators to tell you you have something to do there. And it's also a jump map.

Hint System: Works well out of the H0GS too. It guides you on where you have to go in case you get stuck.

Modes: Casual, EXpert, Hard, and Custom. Custom is just fine for me :)

All in all this is a superb game. Kudos to the team. Thank you Vendel games for putting out such an awesome game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Creative had some different ideas than the norm

PostedJanuary 13, 2015

Firehorse66

fromSeattle, WA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really loved what they did with the boring old junk pile HOS, very interactive which I love and more like a puzzle which I love more!! Good puzzles.
Good story, fun world to wonder through, has a map so no back and forth.
Overall definitely worth it, so much better than the standard boring old games. Only things is it's a touch on the childish side.

I recommend this game!

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Wizards, and potions and Ice Queens oh my!

PostedJanuary 8, 2015

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fromTampa, FL

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Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian™ Castle Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is good game with a lot of things to do. You are trying to save Princess Lerione from the Ice Queen who wants Lerione's heart to finally turn her own heart to Ice completely and conquer the world or whatever. You rescue Lucio, the royal wizard, who escaped the Ice Queen's freezing of everybody but you because you have these great gold amulet bracelets - how convenient! Anyway, with Lucio's ...Show more

This is good game with a lot of things to do. You are trying to save Princess Lerione from the Ice Queen who wants Lerione's heart to finally turn her own heart to Ice completely and conquer the world or whatever. You rescue Lucio, the royal wizard, who escaped the Ice Queen's freezing of everybody but you because you have these great gold amulet bracelets - how convenient! Anyway, with Lucio's help you mix a potion, repair a mirror and - aha - you have a portal to the Ice Queen's realm.

What is most interesting here, is the variety of puzzles. They are not hard, but each one is different. There are 3 history scrolls with 13 runes to find, each of which charges your crystal with a unique power that you need to make your way through the world of ice. You find a rune, then solve a puzzle to hear a story which charges your crystal. Each rune is different, and each story sheds light on the game story. You also have puzzle pieces to find to fill a book to un-enchant the characters the queen froze along the way.The HOS are interactive silhouettes.

The CE Bling includes 25 morphing items (indicated on map which scene they are in.) They decorate a tree for Christmas - a bit late - but for every 5 items you find, you can download a Greeting Card from the developer. There are also nice drawings of the development team.

The map is teleporting, with activities and morphing items marked. There are four game modes including custom. This is really a clever game -- not hard, but fun. Try it and see! Show less

I recommend this game!

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I liked this game

PostedJanuary 11, 2015

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

As opposed to some I liked the cartoony graphics, liked the obvious objectives, liked the bright colors.

Not every game needs to be a brain twisting challenge for me. In fact, I'm not much a fan of the games that wear out my brain.

Storyline is meh but most storylines are so I don't find that a negative.

I am enjoying this game and recommend it.

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Well I loved it!

PostedJanuary 10, 2015

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Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide

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I really like to read reviews but some reviewers are just off the mark. I have loved fairy tales since I was a child so this is great for me. The game is really different with the puzzles from others I have played and purchased in the past. I won't go over what the game is about since others have already covered that topic. As for me, this is just the game that I will purchase and will enjoy by ...Show more

I really like to read reviews but some reviewers are just off the mark. I have loved fairy tales since I was a child so this is great for me. The game is really different with the puzzles from others I have played and purchased in the past. I won't go over what the game is about since others have already covered that topic. As for me, this is just the game that I will purchase and will enjoy by myself and with my grandchildren--both young and older. Show less

I recommend this game!

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