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Ice Cream Mania Review
Don't glance at our 3 out of 5-star rating for this game and write it off as a waste of time - on the contrary, we had fun with Ice Cream Mania - but it plays just like the other five dozen time management games available today. In the end, it's simply an average yet entertaining downloadable diversion that, at the very least, is worth playing the 60-minute free trial.
Vogue Tales Review
Just when you thought you'd sewn your last garment, affixed your last ribbon and collected your last tip from a trend-conscious customer, along comes Vogue Tales to prove that fashion-themed time management games are still lingering on the casual game scene like last year's Spring collection on the sale rack.
Christmasville Review
Santa Claus is missing and Christmas is doomed! Dooooomed! At least, that's what the Abominable Snowman would have you believe. Unless, in the guise of private detective Arthur Knight, you can solve the mystery. So, don your snow gear, sprinkle some magic dust on your noggin and it's off to Christmasville. With a bit of help from Yeti, Reindeer and Elf, you just may discover the truth about Santa before the holiday's ruined.
Pirateville Review
I've never understood the allure of the pirate's life. With the freedom of sailing the open seas come hunger, smelly shipmates and months of chasing treasure that might not exist. But I must be in the minority, as the popularity of movies and other entertainment products featuring yellow-toothed buccaneers suggest. That's good news for Nevosoft, who have released Pirateville, a seek-and-find game in which you play a handsome pirate with a weakness for gold.
Supercow Review
The sun was shining, the birds were singing, the crops were swaying in the breeze and the farm animals were basking in the beauty of it all. Life in Sunny Valley was good, very good indeed. One day, however, everything changed: the infamous Professor Duriarti escaped from prison. Immediately, the cold-hearted villain seized the humble homestead and incarcerated its inhabitants. All seemed lost!
But then, Supercow caught wind of the dastardly deeds. And, armed with determination, set off on her mission to thwart Duriarti's evil plans and rescue her barnyard buddies. Honestly, she wouldn't be too super if she didn't.
Mysteryville 2 Review
Journalist Laura Winner just can't get enough of the odd little town of Mysteryville. After investigating the riddle of the missing cats in the first Mysteryville adventure, she returns for a visit and in spite of only wanting a relaxing vacation, finds herself sucked into another mystery. Mysteryville 2 is very similar to the first game's hidden object and puzzle-solving gameplay style, but offers a new story and a chance to catch up with familiar characters.
Pirate Island
My thoughts about Pirate Island are at odds with one another, like two buccaneers fighting over buried riches. On one hand, the world didn't need another match-three sequel, let alone one that was all but identical to its predecessor, Treasure Island. Yet after burning through 61 stages in two days, I want more. How do I review a game that offers nothing new but still grabs me in a way few releases do?
Magic Academy Review
What's the difference between Mysteryville and Magic Academy? Honestly, not a lot. Both hidden-object games were developed by NevoSoft (though, Positive Games assisted with the latter). And, both bear a striking resemblance to each other in design and play. In many ways, Magic Academy is the same game dressed in a new set of clothes.
But, that's okay. While similarities exist, a fresh story and entertaining mix of puzzles make Magic Academy a worthy investment. In fact, it's a smidge better than its precursor.
