Game 3 - Academy of Magic

Gamehouse Description

"Enroll in a magical course of word game fun with this original challenge. Find words hidden in a group of letter tiles to earn points, power-up spells, and more. Beware of the Black Obsidian tiles, though! They'll drain your powers and bring an end to days at the Academy. Fantastic and fun, Academy of Magic - Word Spells is an engrossing word game the whole family will enjoy."

Challenging

This game is a 'word search' mixed with scrabble basically. I think it proved to be pretty challenging. There are these parts where you have to use certain letters before they get to the end of the other side, which also made it more challenging as well. Also, for help, you have 'magic spells' you can use on the letters to help you form words, but you only have so much mana to use the spells.

Graphics

The reason why I give the graphics such a low score is not because of the actual animation (which wasn't that bad), but instead because of the sound quality. It was AWFUL! When the witch talks you can hear the person's echo in the microphone. Oh man is it awful. I had to turn down my volume... 

Concept

Let me tell you the truth... I didn't play pas t the first level in this game. I really just wasn't interested at all and wouldn't recommend it to anyone! lol Just go play a real game of scrabble. The only reason that I give this such a high score is because I can tell that the creator did TRY to make this a fun game... but for me... it sucked...

Next Game I will be reviewing - Airport Mania (which I have already played before (its a time management, my favorite type of game lol)) 

Game 2 - 7 Wonders

Gamehouse Description

"

Embark on a journey of puzzling wonders in 7 Wonders. Use your puzzling skills to create colorful matches and build the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 7 Wonders is a marvel of puzzling fun. Featuring classic puzzle game play, detailed histories, and addictive fun, 7 Wonders is a fantastic expedition for all ages. Start your journey today; you won't believe the wonders that lie ahead."

Challenging

Just like any other type of 'bejeweled' type game... No harder or easier. It's really about the same~ except the timer makes it more challenging of course... What makes this game better than bejeweled is the fact that it has a bit of a story and point to it. It's not AS mind-numbing - haha but I don't usually play these types of games anyway, but if I had to say so then I would say that this game is pretty alright.

You're encouraged to go as fast as you can because of the rioting little guys at the bottom of the screen.

Graphics

I give this a 'four' stars. I gave it that because, even though it doesn't have very many graphics (I mean, comon, its just a bejeweled game) it was still pretty cool. I like the music quality and choice too.

Content

All in all, I kinda started to enjoy this game, haha. I really prefer it to the next game I'm playing (and have started, ugh) You learn some pretty cool facts about the artifacts you are building in this game, and it kept me pretty interested. Also the game does get more challenging as you go with the time limit and the pressure from the mini dudes to give them more stone.

Next Game - Academy of Magic
I'm taking a break from 7 Wonders II & 10 Talismans- I figure I'll eventually get to it... I just can't sit very long and do things mindlessly... lol (I was going in Alphabetically order... 298 more PC games from GameHouse Collection to go.. X_x)

Game 1 - 3 Day: Zoo Mystery

Gamehouse Description

"Solve a hidden object mystery and help save a family zoo in 3 Days - Zoo Mystery, a challenging new hidden object game. Anna's family's zoo is suddenly missing five rare animals and the Zoo Inspector is coming in only three days! Search the grounds of Anna's zoo and her hometown for hidden clues to the whereabouts of the endangered animals. More than a hidden object game, 3 Days - Zoo Mystery also features a huge variety of mini-games, 25 challenging levels, an engaging storyline and more. Will you be able to find the animals in time? Will Anna ever see her favorite elephant ever again? Find out in 3 Days - Zoo Mystery, now available in a free demo or full unlimited version. Help Anna race to save her family's zoo before it's too late!"

Challenging

This game was okay for the challenging aspect. It could be challenging for children.. I felt that this game was a really short one. It took me about 2 hours (on and off) to play it. 

Graphics

This game had some pretty okay graphics. It was all 2-D animation. The reason why it got so low of a graphics score is because of the hidden object parts. I had a hard time trying to find some of the items. It didn't make sense where some of them were located. They could have only a small part of themselves showing and we are supposed to know where to find it... I didn't think that that part of the game was great (especially since it made me have to use the 'hint' button =/)

Concept

The concept was pretty well made. Like the description above says, you are trying to save your zoo in 3 days because your animals have gone missing. This game is most likely for younger players, but it was a pretty good game while I was playing it. I enjoyed the mini games that were included in this game. It made the game go by smoothly. I don't think that I could play it other wise... =0)

Next Game I will be reviewing - 7 Wonders (and I don't usually play games like this... Its a type of Bejeweled game)

Game Away Every Day

Hi! I'm going to start a blog on games! I will be playing at least (and finishing) one game a day =] and writing my review on it. I will start off with my computer games that I am currently playing, and eventually (when school's out) I will begin gaming on other consoles =D

That's all I really have to say for today...

Ciao!

Post your reviews too, if you think the game was better/worse than I described! Thanks!