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As you switch role in this next game, you will need to discover who plans to murder your friend.
"It Happened Here - A StormIt Happened Here - A Storm is Brewing is a Hidden Object Adventure title developed by Elephant Games. I have been checking out the Collector's Edition format of the game which comes with a number of bonus items to supplement the appeal of the main game.
By adding rather than removing items, a grid puzzle can change its attitude.
Developed by T1 Games, Block Rush is a new puzzle offering. You could almost regard Block Run as an inverted Match 3 puzzle game. Instead of trying to clear away tiles from a grid, you will be required to add tiles to a grid layout playing field. The idea involved in this game will be to fill rows and/or columns so that you receive an appropriate reward.
Can you help get a Resort ready for the intake of those looking for a refreshing break?
Relaxing Time - Paradise Resort is a Hidden Object game that is available in Collector's Edition format. As its title might indicate, the game is set at Paradise Resort, an establishment that is due to prepare for its grand opening before it guests arrive to enjoy the facilities that will be on offer. You will be required to help get everything ready which hardly seems to fit in with the Relaxing Time part of the product's title.
Ready to step in the footsteps of her favourite uncle, Sharon Holmes returns to put her investigation skills to the test.
As you might suppose from its title, Detective Agency Mosaics 2 is the follow-up offering to AWIGOR's report on the cases of Sharon Holmes. Continuing in the footsteps of her now retired famous detective, Sharon is always willing to put her investigative skills to the test as she solves crimes that have defeated the best minds at Scotland Yard. In this latest case, Sharon is called upon to investigate the poisoning of a hat shop owner which has left him in a critical condition.
Always keen to imitate adults the children in this title form their own Murder Club.
According to the historians at Domini Games, the Detective Club was established on the 19 September in 1870. The founding members of the club were three young detectives named George, Emily and Thomas. You will need to join this club by taking on the role of George as he set out, along with Thomas, to search for Emily who has gone missing somewhere in the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London.
Continuing the adventures of Raven and Princess Juliette, the Daydream saga attempts to create an Empire.
Lucaciu Studio would like to invite you to attend the wedding of Raven and Princess Juliette by taking part in the latest episode in the Daydream Mosaics series of titles. This particular episode is entitled Empire and includes Nonogram game play with puzzle solving. Following the many problems, dangers and adventures faced by the brave couple during their determined task to bring together the frozen world of Azure and that of Crimson with its fireball structure.
Search the Home for various items and it might give you ideas for decorating your own dwelling.
Based on a variety of locations dotted around the home environment, AVI Games has developed version 3 of its Sweet Home – Look and Find offering. This title combines a mixture of Hidden Object searching tasks and some mini game puzzle solving within a gaming environment that you can view in full screen mode with adjustable volume levels for aspects of background music and sound effects plus the aid of a tutorial.
As an expert in animal communication, you have been hired to design a new animal sanctuary.
By donning the guise of Artemis Wilde you can take on the role of the Pet Detective in the game of Animal Sanctuary Shuffle. Developed by those inventive people at Elephant Games, this title forms part of the Wilde Investigation series of offering that combine Hidden Object game play and puzzle solving based on the behaviour of our animal friends.
Can you assist the Paranormal team defeat the latest threat to the souls of the population.
For the next episode of its Paranormal Files series, Elephant Games has produced Sacrifice to Shadows. This Hidden Object adventure title is available in Collector’s Edition format offering a number of bonus items to supplement the main game. These bonus items allow you to replay Hidden Object scene and mini game puzzles once they have been tackled in the main game.
With a character list that includes Odin, Thor and Loki, Helga returns to action.
During her career as a Viking warrior of some renown, Helga has fought a number of battles against a variety of opponents. These battles have taken place on land, sea and the domain of Valhalla following Helga’s death in conflict. Fortunately, due to her undoubted bravery and honour, Helga was granted special status and was permitted to return to the land of the living to continue her quest to aid people.
Mixing mini game action with Match 3 game play, StarL takes in Ancient Egyptian history.
Continuing with its various excursions into the world of Match 3 game play, Itera Labs has released its StarL 6 offering. While retaining much of the main Match 3 aspects found in the earlier titles in this particular series, this latest offering does feature a number of additional elements. These will add to the appeal of the StarL environment as you progress through the levels of the game.
Taking a trip to Europe could help improve you Hidden Object searching and puzzle solving skills.
It is Big Adventure time again as AVI Games has developed version 9 of its Trip Europe series of Hidden Object and puzzle solving offering. Available as a Collector's Edition product, this title takes you on a journey to 20 European countries as you search for hidden items and solve various mini game puzzles when in the company of a family of four named Robert, Helen, Lucy and Tom.
If you were looking for a restful weekend then think again as AVI Games has other plans for you.
As weekends come and go, AVI Games has increased its Amazing Weekend series with version 3 of its Search and Relax mixture of Hidden Object searching with puzzle solving game play offering. Following the pattern established in earlier titles in this series, this latest product presents its content over a number of Blocks. Each Block will consist of three Hidden Object scenes and a mini game puzzle.
While I have reviewed numerous Melitta coffee machines over the years it is only recently that I have learnt they also supply coffee, I knew that their absorbent paper had been going for a while now I learn that it is 50 years. Still this review is about their coffee machine the Epos that is also a grinder.
The measures 30.5 wide, 35cm tall and 28cm from back to front. This is two units the first on the left is the the grinder suitable for when you have found the coffee that suits you. The second on the right is the unit that prepares the ground coffee ready for drinking. The manual has eleven different languages and has single page at the start to describe all the points on the two units 'A' to 'O'.
Whether it is a traditional, swap, split or rotation, this next game gives you a choice.
Adding to its collection of Jigsaw titles, Revills Games has developed . As with the earlier titles in this series, this latest product allows you to make adjustments to music and sound effects audio levels, background brightness plus set the snap sensitivity, preview opacity and whether to include a rotation feature in the mix of attributes used by the software.
When a village vanishes, can a Fairy Godmother provide accommodation and restore the situation.
If you are looking for a quick game of Solitaire then this next title might suit.
Developed by Manicware, Enchanted Solitaire is a game that challenges the player to complete 100 levels of Solitaire game play. With adjustable volume levels for background music and appropriate sound effects plus a choice of four different card backs, this version of Solitaire is based on the concept of clearing various layouts of cards by completing runs that are one higher or lower than the previous card for its removal.
Keen to find more about aspects of Nature within the world, this title could help.
Now up to version 5, Nature Escapes is a Hidden Object puzzle title from the inventive people at Tiny Little Lion. Available in Collector's Edition format, this title bundles a number of bonus items to supplement the appeal of a picturesque journey through breath-taking landscapes with more of a spattering of puzzle solving mini games. These bonus items include extra chapters, wallpaper, music, Trivia and Dev plants among its offering.
Taking you on a journey to different countries, your Hidden Object and puzzle solving skills are put to the test.
Featuring scenic views of New Zealand, Greenland, Mexico, China and Thailand, Lovely Sceneries combine Hidden Object game play with a mixture of various mini game puzzles.
When mythological creatures cause problems, you are the one to provide the solution.
Mystery of Myths - Heart of Athens is a Hidden Object Adventure game that spreads its actions over four chapters. This review is based on the Collector's Edition version of the game which bundles several bonus items to enhance the appeal of the main aspect of this title from the Domini Game's catalogue. While some of the bonus items are available immediately, others will require a certain amount of progress before access will be granted.
While HP are best known for quality Laptops and Notebooks they also do other things like this 27inch flat panel that can display both 1920x1080 at 60HK and 2560 x1440 up to 165HZ. This is called a gaming monitor and is 27 inches corner to corner.
The HP OMEN 27q monitor has quite a heavy base and arm, the screen is 62x36cm and is 1.5cm thick at the edges. The base is 21x20cm and the arm is 35cm tall 5cm thick and 3cm wide. The base of the screen can be as little as 5cm above the base or as much as 15cm above it, both of those are in landscape mode.
Creating mosaics can help solve the issue of melting glaciers.
The next product to become the focus of my attention is Hidden Riddle Glaciers Mysteries. This is a puzzle title whose content was not quite what I was expecting when first decided to play it. Initially I was under the impression that I would need to solve a series of text based riddles but this was the case. While some solving was required, the puzzle element was of the Japanese Crossword or Nonogram category.
A broken broach provides the impetus for writing the next article in your journalist career,
Silverwood Bay - An Eleonor Grey Mystery is a Hidden Object game. This review is based on the Collector's Edition version of the product which includes some bonus levels and a sound track playback facility. Offering the player the options to adjust volume levels and view the game using various resolutions, the game will also give you the choice of Easy, Medium, Hard or Custom difficulty.
Can you solve the mystery of the Flying Dutchman appearing in the city of Amsterdam?
Dark City - Amsterdam is a Hidden Object Adventure game that is available in Collector's Edition format which bundles numerous bonus items with the main game. These bonus items combine a mixture of choices with some that are available immediately while other will only become accessible once sufficient progress has been made in the main game. Developed by Friendly Fox, this game casts you in the role of Agatha, an expert in the area of paranormal investigation.
With the toss of a coin bearing a four-leaf clover imprint, Elephant Games introduces you to its Hidden Object Adventure title of Lucky Season - King of Fools.
Over the centuries leprechauns have been using their magical power to bestow luck on those who could benefit from its arrival. This luck could be supplied in the form of leprechaun coins which need to be found in an appropriate hiding place before the luck becomes available and can be used correctly. As humans benefitted from the luck of leprechauns, so their belief in leprechaun was strengthen and this would have the affect of restoring the leprechaun magic power.
Grab your kit as you have been assigned the task of solving a Truck Driver's murder.
Classified as an Unsolved Case - Ash and Secrets is a Hidden Object Adventure from the Domini Games catalogue. Available in Collector's Edition format, bundling numerous bonus items to supplement the main game offering, you are cast in the role of an unnamed investigator who is assigned to solve the murder of a truck driver.
Starting with a trip to Florence, Amanda and Charlie find themselves repairing shattered mirrors.
Continuing its Magic Book series, e-Funsoft has released version 11 of the Adventures of Amanda and Charlie as they find themselves in various difficult situations and need to escape and return to their normal world. As usual Amanda is always keen to encourage her friend Charlie to increase his appreciation of his surrounding environment. As a result Amanda is always happy for Charlie to accompany her when she embarks on her regular outings.
When your hands are not free to hold your mobile phone, the Curve Nano can come to the rescue.
The is a new product from Twelve Sound that has been designed to increase the functionality of the mobile phone. Performing the duties of a lightweight, foldable stand, the Curve Nano is constructed of anodised aluminium. This portable device is available in a choice of colours that include Slate, Dune or Coastal Blue.
As the protector of a Nature Resort, you will be kept busy performing a variety of tasks.
Now up to version 17 of its particular series, the latest edition of Casual Arts Vacation Adventure - Park Ranger continues to follow the established pattern of game play that was featured in the earlier episodes of a Park Ranger's life style. You can play this game with your in-game avatar represented by a male or female Ranger headshot using one of the three available difficulty levels. You can make this difficulty level choice from options entitled Casual, Challenge or Extreme.
This next title adds a number of adjustable settings when working on Jigsaws.
Offering the player a choice of Jigsaw styles, T1 Games has developed Jigsaw World 1. Supplied with a selection of 96 eye-catching images that can be tackled in a variety of ways, this product gives you a choice of modes, the number of pieces, linking style used plus the appearance of moving scenes. This title allows you to record the progress made by different players as they work on their jigsaw with adjustable volume and zoom capability being applied through the use of the mouse.
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