Reflections of Life: Tree of Dreams Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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YES YES YES!

PostedJune 21, 2014

0Jade

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

PARENTAL WARNING - THIS SUBJECT MATTER RELATES TO DEMONS.

I think this is the first game ever I have given all blue bars to. It was EXCELLENT, and with the sale this weekend, a buy for me!

I'm not one to retell the story, so here's what you need to know.

All the usual stuff, levels of difficulty, bonus areas and strategy guide with the collector's edition. And it looks like you will be able to ...Show more

PARENTAL WARNING - THIS SUBJECT MATTER RELATES TO DEMONS.

I think this is the first game ever I have given all blue bars to. It was EXCELLENT, and with the sale this weekend, a buy for me!

I'm not one to retell the story, so here's what you need to know.

All the usual stuff, levels of difficulty, bonus areas and strategy guide with the collector's edition. And it looks like you will be able to revisit the hidden object scenes when the game is over.

There are 176 leaves to find in the story, but they tell you when you have found them all in a scene - perfect! They can be a bit sneaky... but easily findable.

Hidden object games happen, and previous hidden object areas are revisited, but they are in a fairly short list, easy to see, in a reasonable quantity and they change up what you are doing each time. You can do a Match 3 puzzle in lieu of finding all of the hidden objects.

LOTS and LOTS of puzzles and mini-games, and NEW ones! Nothing horribly difficult, but I had to reset a few times when I assumed they were easier than they first appeared to be. I want to tell you what they are, but actually, that is part of the game - figuring that out, so I won't mess that up for you.

Large quantity of inventory items, but you use them (so far) fairly quickly.

They stick to about 7 major screens at a time and revisit them, so travelling is kept to a minimum, but then there are many other worlds to visit.

Yes there is a navigatable map. Easy to use - a flower for your location, an exclamation point for areas you need to visit.

Okay, so they added in some cute little animals to the scenes - oh admit it - they make you smile a little. But your main helper is an owl.

If you get to the end of the demo the story is going to make you want more... Just saying' :-) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Hours and hours of play .....YAYYYYYYY!!!

PostedJune 22, 2014

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fromNanaimo, BC, Canada

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Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Great game, not quite as good as MCF Fates Carnival but certainly in the race. What a fabulous game. I took my time with this one as I love this type of graphics and the fact that each scene had several play and puzzle areas.....ALWAYS a plus for me. I really get bored with "lining up" puzzles which was a bit of a pain for me, I was able to finish most puzzles, only skipped a few because they were ...Show more

Great game, not quite as good as MCF Fates Carnival but certainly in the race. What a fabulous game. I took my time with this one as I love this type of graphics and the fact that each scene had several play and puzzle areas.....ALWAYS a plus for me. I really get bored with "lining up" puzzles which was a bit of a pain for me, I was able to finish most puzzles, only skipped a few because they were tedious and too long to complete more than challenging. I do not like challenging, entertainment is my gig. And this game was most entertaining. Story line was good but nothing special. It took me roughly 8 hours to complete and that's what I call my money's worth. I think the only time I would call a CE a money's worth game is if the storyline is completely new with a few or more twists or hours of fun and entertaining play, like this one. I did get it on the sale but it was worth the full price. There was one chapter that completely stumped me and I had to use the map, the hint and the guide to get through it. Which rarely happens. I liked collecting the leaves and the bonus chapter was fun but terribly short. Now if we could just get more of this type of game. :D or of course like Fate's Carnival....still the top game for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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My Family is Not Dead but in an Alternate World?

PostedJune 22, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Storyline:
You are Grace, orphaned as a young child, and now that you've grown and it's time to move on from the orphanage some strange things have happened. You thought your parents were dead. You find an amulet with a note attached that says "please take care of our little girl". If that isn't shock enough, in the midst of a terrible storm, a man appears who says he's your Uncle and your entire ...Show more

Storyline:
You are Grace, orphaned as a young child, and now that you've grown and it's time to move on from the orphanage some strange things have happened. You thought your parents were dead. You find an amulet with a note attached that says "please take care of our little girl". If that isn't shock enough, in the midst of a terrible storm, a man appears who says he's your Uncle and your entire family has been living in another dimension. Your amulet will allow you to travel through mirrors to different worlds. But, he says, the world where your family is, is dying. Evil darkness is spreading. He can say no more because ...... a monster comes out of the mirror and takes your Uncle back inside. Those monsters are being controlled by an even larger Evil. What can you do? You HAVE to find out if your parents are really alive. So, off you go through the portal that your mirror has become. In your desperation to help you find a prophecy. Are you the "forgotten child" who will save everyone? Is this YOUR destiny?

Graphics:
Pretty amazing. Not too dark and dreary but nothing bright and cheerful and cartoony either. The colors were a bit muted but I thing quite appropriate for the scenes.

Sound:
The voiceovers were great. As long as I can hear them and make out what's being said, that's a plus for me. Background music wasn't tedious and the sound effects were really good - from the windy rain storm to the owls.

Game Play:
There are 4 (or 5) mirrors (worlds) for you to go through. In the area where the mirrors were, I clicked on a large turtle and a dreamlike scene appeared with 5 mirrors - one had an angelic looking figure standing in front of it. They were named as follows: Lunos, Librios, Florus, Medios and Somnios. So 4 or 5? Guess we have to play the game to find out, huh? The object of the game is to go through all the mirrors and destroy the Evil that threatens to destroy the other worlds. It appears to be a long and arduous task. But, you have your Uncle's owl to help with things that are too high for you to reach - after you heal him. Don't worry - you don't have to name him or dress him or call him Cutey and he doesn't squawk, caw or speak. Silence is Golden - LOL.

HOGs:
Very nice to play for a change. Nothing dark and dreary. Nothing tiny and impossible to see. Yes, there were interactive items but for the most part straightforward itemized lists of items to locate. You can choose to play a match 3 game instead. Your reward, of course, is an inventory item.

Mini Games:
Some were very simple while others required some definite brain power. I had to skip one (for time's sake, when I own this game I'll definitely work on it until it's finished - HEY, did you get it? WHEN I buy it - HAH!). I'm sure those of you who played the demo know to which one I refer.

You are armed with some usual things and some rather unusual things in this game. For instance, an "album" that holds important notes and story information. A map (looks like a compass) that is transportable and indicates where you are and where an active objective is. I love that you can zoom in or out of the map areas to get a better picture of where you are going. A briefcase that holds rare items that will help you throughout the game (but you never see them once they go in there - hm) and the customary tutorial you can choose to take or not. There are 3 modes of difficulty - casual, advanced and hard. There are also "plus items" in your inventory.

CE Bling:
Bonus Chapter AND a Hidden Chapter
Strategy Guide
Achievements
Wallpapers, Concept Art (12), Music (4 tracks), Movies; and
176 leaves to find hidden in each scene. NOT one in each scene - it appears to be 3 in each scene. And when you find one, a little sign comes out the left side of your screen informing you how many are left to find in that scene and the total number you have found altogether (for example, "there are 2 more leaves in this area" and "5 of 176"). What happens when you collect this humongous number of leaves is beyond me but I can't wait to find out.

So, in this not-so-little-nutshell, the game has been explained and reviewed. This Glam-ma is sitting on the fence re purchasing it in the CE version or holding out for the SE and seeing what it has to offer. While there are definite items that pique my interest in the CE version, my pocketbook is only so deep and there have been quite a few good CEs that have recently come out - so Glam-ma has to be a bit watchful of how she spends. Too bad.

Anyhoo - (HAH, I said "hoo" - owl in the game - hoo hoo - I slay me - LOL). I encourage EVERYONE to try this game. The demo is free and you get a remarkable 90 minutes to play. I can almost bet most of you will really take to this game and want to hit that "BUY" button right away.

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Not perfect - but pretty close to it. One of the best HO games EVER!!!

PostedJuly 12, 2014

cardinalviper

fromAlabama

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is one of the only games I didn't "Skip" through. The artwork is amazing, the story interesting (without going on and on) and the music is relaxing. I usually skip through all of that and just go straight to the game and rarely listen to the music. This game caught my interest immediately and kept it all the way through the game. It took me several days to play all of the game and I actually ...Show more

This is one of the only games I didn't "Skip" through. The artwork is amazing, the story interesting (without going on and on) and the music is relaxing. I usually skip through all of that and just go straight to the game and rarely listen to the music. This game caught my interest immediately and kept it all the way through the game. It took me several days to play all of the game and I actually looked forward to getting a few minutes to play. Even my dog liked watching and barked at some of the action scenes!

There are lots of descriptions of the game already so I will stick to describing the stuff I liked about it:

1. The HO scenes were visually clear. Some games are so blurry or have so much stuff, I start to dread them after a while.
2. You know from the beginning of the game that you need to also find the leaves and whether you have found all of them in each scene. Even though most of the good HO games have something unique to look for, sometimes it is not clear what it is until you have been playing for a while. Then you have to go back through the game to find it. Typically, there is no way of knowing how many are in each scene or if you have found them all. It is so annoying to get to the end of the game only to realize you missed one or two and that you can't go back to find them without replaying the entire game.

3. Lots of mini-games that are new and different. Some are really easy and some are harder, but there Is a great variety of games. Sometimes I had to re-read the instructions after I tried to play, but eventually they were all solvable.

4. The flow of the game is excellent. In some of the HO games it seems like you just get into a groove when a mini-game or HO scene interrupts it. In this one, it all seems to flow beautifully.

5. Gives you just a little more. After finishing the game and the bonus game, there is a hidden chapter. Even with all that, I wanted more and hated to see the game end.

Playing this game was like reading a really great novel - you get totally immersed in the game and want it to go on. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Great game - FANTASTIC value for money

PostedJuly 13, 2014

expotanne

fromWest Midlands, United Kingdom

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I bought the CE and I have to say I would recommend it to everyone.

The main game is great fun and I thoroughly enjoyed searching for virtually invisible leaves throughout and getting help in high places from an owl. This hint button is a boon (especially when you're as impatient as I am# and there is an interactive map. The only thing is that the 'diary' type book only shows the video clips and ...Show more

I bought the CE and I have to say I would recommend it to everyone.

The main game is great fun and I thoroughly enjoyed searching for virtually invisible leaves throughout and getting help in high places from an owl. This hint button is a boon (especially when you're as impatient as I am# and there is an interactive map. The only thing is that the 'diary' type book only shows the video clips and isn't a complete update on the game, so if you need reminding on something you have to try and remember..

The game flows quite well into the different 'dream worlds' with the aid of a map on the side of a turtle! #Anyone say Pratchett?#.

The voices are good but not intrusive and the graphics are very high quality. I will admit, I wasn't expecting such a good game from the title and was very pleasantly surprised.

The CE comes with the usual bonus chapter - which I have to say is the best value for money I've seen in a long time, its not a teensy tiny add on, for once its an entire chapter so to speak - great fun.

You also get a 'hidden' chapter as well #providing you find all the leaves - but don't worry, if you don't - because you can click on the ones you didn't find and it takes you to the screen where they are to give you a second go!#...

All in all a fantastic game and it has owls in it - need I say more? Wish all CE games gave this great value. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Beware the dark tornados!

PostedJune 21, 2014

MSBAM100

fromTampa, FL

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Storyline

5 / 5

The story opens with a monster dragging your uncle back through the mirror portal -- and it is a pretty good depiction of a monster. After that, however, the evil is all dark smoky and windy tornados -- not too scary except at the end of the demo you are literally hanging from a cliff -- a real cliffhanger of an ending!

The demo took me 81 minutes to complete! I took my time and enjoyed all the ...Show more

The story opens with a monster dragging your uncle back through the mirror portal -- and it is a pretty good depiction of a monster. After that, however, the evil is all dark smoky and windy tornados -- not too scary except at the end of the demo you are literally hanging from a cliff -- a real cliffhanger of an ending!

The demo took me 81 minutes to complete! I took my time and enjoyed all the puzzles, which aren't too hard but some are unique ones we haven't seen. I am really enjoying the new method of presenting demos -- not really time-based, but dependent on getting to a logical place to stop.

Anyway, you are the orphan Grace, who can save your parents' world from the dark winds, according to your uncle who comes through the mirror to visit you with his owl. You follow your uncle back through the mirror and find several portals you will have to solve and visit to create pieces of your Vi Amino Amulet, to save the dream world.

The graphics make you feel like you are immersed in the world, not just watching. At the end of the demo, you can scroll though multiple screens of artwork that are just gorgeous. The only voice-over so far is your uncle, but he is well-done. The extensive jump map has zoom buttons to examine a location more closely, plus you can scroll the map in 4 directions.

There are only 3 modes of play - no custom. You collect 176 leaves - four per scene - and you are told when you've found them all. The first four are hard to find, but the rest seem fairly easy to spot. If you find all the leaves and solve the puzzle, you get and extra Hidden Chapter, in addition to the Bonus Scenario. Of course there are achievements as well.

Your uncle's owl becomes your assistant to fly up to those high places you can't reach, and attack the monsters for you -- but still needs your help. The HOS are lists that can be swapped out for a Match 3 game. The HOS scenes repeat, but the items you have already found are missing. I liked the mini-puzzle that required you to move 4 keys to the bottom, as well as the one to find about 7 pieces of a boot you needed to enter another room.

This game is both challenging and easy at the same time. There are so many things to do, and places to visit, it seems it will take a while to complete. Thanks to the jump map, it is easy to travel around the game world, which appears fairly large. This is an interesting game, and a definite buy for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Bravo developers.....not recommended for kids though!

PostedJune 23, 2014

skullfun

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GrandMa Studios created new hit about fantasy world and forces of darkness that must be stopped by any means necessary in Reflections of Life: Tree of Dreams Game! There is another world, world of dreams, hidden near our own. You can see this world each time you’re watching in the mirror – every mirror in the world is a portal to the world of dreams, but almost no one able to use these portals. ...Show more

GrandMa Studios created new hit about fantasy world and forces of darkness that must be stopped by any means necessary in Reflections of Life: Tree of Dreams Game! There is another world, world of dreams, hidden near our own. You can see this world each time you’re watching in the mirror – every mirror in the world is a portal to the world of dreams, but almost no one able to use these portals. Alice from Lewis Carroll’s book visited it once. For two and half decades of your life (actually, for all your life!) you thought that your parents are dead and you’re an orphan, but you’re wrong. They are trapped in the world of dreams, and now you’re their only hope! Travel to the world behind the mirrors and save your parents in this awesome Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure! Show less

I recommend this game!

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DREAM ON

PostedJune 21, 2014

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fromChicago, IL USA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just finished this game and can honestly say I really enjoyed playing, played the bonus also, visual were excellent and loved the story line, Loved the idea of the owls also, but then again I love fairty tale guardian games, Hats off on this one, was a winner for me and the entire family. Keep em coming please. this is one of those games will play over and over with grandkids, thanks again

I recommend this game!

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I found this game delightful!

PostedJune 30, 2014

gmes4me

fromNew Jersey

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What a nice change, the different puzzles were refreshing. I enjoyed the varying formats even though some were simple to solve the formats were new. I found the length of play to be very worthy of a CE. I don't usually write reviews but I found some of the reviews a bit too harsh.

I recommend this game!

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A Family to Find and Worlds to Explore

PostedJune 21, 2014

biscuitsmama

fromSacramento, CA

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Storyline

5 / 5

Yes, once again we have a game about the struggle between good and evil, darkness and light but, IMHO, in Reflections of Life Tree of Dreams the storyline is excellent and put together in a way that captured my interest. I’m not going to give a recap of the story since I think it is up to you to discover but I will say we have a game with parallel worlds and some beautiful locations to visit as we ...Show more

Yes, once again we have a game about the struggle between good and evil, darkness and light but, IMHO, in Reflections of Life Tree of Dreams the storyline is excellent and put together in a way that captured my interest. I’m not going to give a recap of the story since I think it is up to you to discover but I will say we have a game with parallel worlds and some beautiful locations to visit as we challenge the dark forces that surround us.

The graphics are very good and the artwork is excellent and creates the beautiful fantasy worlds that I love to see in games. We also have lip-synced voiceovers that are quite realistic.

You have a journal but it is not the type I like since most of it is done with video clips that need to be replayed. I happen to like the interactive transporter map in Tree of Life. It is very interactive and not only does it show where you have tasks available, it also allows you to zoom into different areas. This is a great way to do a map because we have a lot of territory to cover.

The HOPs in the demo are the standard list type with some easy extra steps to find incomplete or hidden items. The good thing is that if you don’t want to search for items on the list, you have the option of switching to a match 3 game. The puzzles are mostly the type we have seen before, but realistically how many different types of puzzles can a developer come up with that we haven’t already encountered in one game or another. Most of the puzzles are very easy but once in a while you will encounter one that takes a bit more thought to solve. It doesn’t bother me that some of the puzzles are quite easy because they are still entertaining and fit into the story.

As you travel through your adventure you will collect leaves, some of which are extremely well hidden. I don’t want to spoil your fun so I won’t say more about the leaves except to note that some of them are difficult to find. Along with the task of finding multiple leaves in each scene, there are other collectibles to find as well. There is nothing else too exceptional in the CE package except that along with the bonus game we also have a SECRET GAME. Yippee – I love those.

Although we have seen the storyline done before, I liked Reflections of Life Tree of Dreams since it was artistically beautiful and held my attention throughout the demo. By the time the demo ended, I was ready to buy the game knowing that it is one I want for my CE collection. As always, I recommend that you at least try the demo to see if this is a game you will like. Show less

I recommend this game!

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