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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.
This is a toy that has a useful purpose in that it can hold suitable items while being charged and as the face looks rather scary it might keep your very young child away.
While the box says Sonic The Hedgehog my knowledge of Hedgehogs is poor and this has human hands that are face up side by side in a perfect holding position. My first surprise was on opening the box to find there was no apparent way of releasing the Hedgehog and then on reading the instruction on the side of the box you are told to let it out from the base of the box which then leaves the box in perfect condition should you wish to reinsert it at a later date.
Rather than admiring the surroundings, a visit to Chicago sets you the task of finding objects.
Offering to take you on a classic Hidden Object trip through the heart of the Windy City, Lazy Turtle Games has released Amazing Vacation - Chicago. Concentrating entirely on Hidden Object game play, this game provides you with views that include the Navy Pier, Willis Tower and the Magnificent Mile among their remit as you search for a variety of objects located in different scenes.
If you can not decide whether you prefer jigsaws or swap puzzles then why hot tackle both types.
When your developer is Tiny Little Lion, it should not come as a surprise to discover that your content will feature numerous examples from the animal kingdom. In the case of Puzzle - Escapes, this animal kingdom content is found within an environment of puzzle creation and solving activity. Based on the concept used in a number of earlier titles from the company, the Puzzle - Escapes offering lets you create the conditions that govern your actions with the solving process.
When ghosts appear you can expect Morgan and Jack not to be too far behind.
For their next Gaslamp Case, the Victorian duo of Morgan and Jack, following the conclusion of their investigation into the appearance of the Loch Ness monster, hear rumours of a haunted manor. Never the ones to ignore such tales, the detectives set out to visit Ravenbrook and check out the truth behind what is happening at the so-called Haunting of Fogley Manor.
Can you earn enough Stars to progress through a weekend of content?
For the next Amazing Weekend offering, AVI games has released Search And Relax 2. This Hidden Object title is available in Collector's Edition format which bundles bonus levels, extra mini game puzzles, a Souvenir check list, music player and wallpaper option with the main action. The usual options of creating profiles, adjusting volume levels, viewing the various scenes in full screen mode and a tutorial are available when setting up the main aspect of the game.
With a cast list of Kings, Princess, Prince, a witch and a talking walking skeleton, can you keep everything under control?
Continuing with its Connected Hearts series, Domini Games has released Hour of the Witch. Available in Collector's Edition format, bundling a number of bonus items to supplement the main story line, this Hidden Object Adventure, deals with dark magic threatening the Kingdom of Aradon. Ruled by King Severyn, the Kingdom was once again coming under attack in the form of a rebellion led by sorcerers.
Are you up to the task of taking a long sea voyage to rescue your sweetheart who has been kidnapped by pirates?
A life on the ocean waves may not be everybody's cup of tea especially when you are merely a young corsair who is living in the period when sails were the dominate transport factor. It does not help when you sit in Port Royal harbour with only your unrequited thoughts of Polly, who is the daughter of Lord Grimridge the governor of Park Royal, to keep you company. But matters change when Polly is kidnapped under the cover of darkness by the dastardly cursed pirate Captain Mordain.
This is called a Home Recording Microphone Kit. However while the microphone is complete and you are supplied with various bits to help connections there will be no output without a lead, and an amplifier to complete it.
The microphone is 465 grams and is 15cm tall and round at 5cm. It comes with a semi circular 'spit protector' - I am sure this has a technical name but I do not know it. The three pin – in a triangle – inside the circular lead connection is in the base of the microphone.
Can you fight off the threat of dead cowboys returning for a second chance of life and rewards?
Mixing together elements that feature a lake deep enough to submerge and conceal a town with its inhabitants plus various ghostly figures, vengeful spirits, a cowboy gang from the 1890's and a strange amulet results in bringing about the next title from the Friendly Fox catalogue. Entitled Edge of Reality - The Legend of Greenbush, this Hidden Object Adventure offering is available in Collector's Edition format bundling various extra items to supplement the main game.
With magic, marriage and mayhem, this next episode from the Living Legend series will set you a challenge.
A new release from Friendly Fox is Living Legends - The Red Trace. This is a Hidden Object Adventure game which is available in Collector's Edition format adding a number of bonus items to enhance the game playing experience. The game casts you in the role of Roland who is on his way to marry Ruby when strange events begin to occur. Leading the way in this respect, Red Ivy begins to spread over the outside of the wedding chapel.
Travel various countries and test your skills when searching a range of different features.
Nature Keeper combines Hidden Object game play with a mixture of mini game puzzle solving. Available in Collector's Edition format, this offering is the work of GameOn Production. Taking you on a journey that covers a variety of ecosystems, this game requires you to achieve a certain degree of success before being allowed to progress further through its content. This content is divided into geographical areas.
Whatever the size, colour, alignment, static fixture or motion enhanced, if it is there then Movie it off the screen.
Continuing to provide puzzle fanatics with a fresh batch of Clutter clearance challenges, Joe Cassavaugh has developed version 18 of his puzzle based digital magazine offering. Allowing participants to make certain adjustments to the contents playing environment, you can set volume levels for background music, effects and speed.
Put your puzzle solving skills to work as you restore an island affected by a natural disaster.
"Blue Moon","Mixo"Continuing its love affair with the protection of wild animals and the condition of all elements of nature, Mixo Games has added to its Twistingo family of products. This latest title, namely Blue Moon, deposits you on the island of Lunara which has been hit by an ice-age type of coating caused by the effect of the Blue Moon condition. You have been assigned the task of reverting the island to its more normal appearance.
With its mixture of Match 3 game play and mini game puzzles, the land of Tara needs your help.
Developed by Kasual Kode, Gem Tales is a Match 3 game that invites you to take a journey through the land of Tara with its magical and mystical hills decorating the landscape. During this journey, which is spread over 100 levels of Match 3 action, you will be cast in the role of Luna, She is a young member of the family who has been tasked with being a Crystal Keeper.
This is a printer, scanner and copier unit from HP. Like other recent offerings from HP you get the option of having free replacement cartridges sent by post should you wish. However if you print 'not so much' you can use it like other manufacturers units without a contract.
The HP Envy 6120e measures 43x35x13cm and is a Wi-Fi only unit. Unlike some other recent units if you decide not to have a contract you can still set it up for more than a single unit. I set it up first with my Android Phone and then with a Windows Desktop PC, the first uses the setup in the Getting Started booklet and the second using the link shown when the initial setup nears completion. The only connection is on the back left where the two pin 1.
A magical land offers you the opportunity to test your skills with this next game.
Developed by Seven Sails, Enchantment 2 - Sun's Tear is a Hidden Object title. I have been playing the Collector's Editiom version of the game which is set in the Malleryn Kingdom, a land that appears to be missing almost any form of life, whether animal or Human, but possessing numerous puzzles that need to be solved. The game invites you to visit the Kingdom, with it magical folklore, and work your way through a series of levels made up of the puzzles mentioned earlier.
Mixing illustrations and puzzles with the original text produces this next game.
I must admit that there was some hesitation on my part before actually deciding to review this next title. However the opportunity to view how the mixture of puzzle solving, presentation and biblical influences would come together won the day. As a result I fired up Divine Journey 2 - The Five Books of Moses to check it out prior to reviewing its content. Developed by Brave Giant, this title draws its biblical content from the Books of Genesis and Exodus.
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