Bloom

Bloom
Roses are red, violets are blue.. Well, there are a lot of flowers in this wonderful game but I'm not feeling very poetic at the moment! Bloom is a beautiful puzzle game that I've just come across in my travels and I wanted to share it here!

The object of the game is to connect series of pipes in order to deliver water to all the flowers in the garden. Collect the blossoms and sell them for profit! You can use the money you earn selling your flowers to upgrade your own home with trees, a lake, additions, flowers and more!

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I really enjoyed this game and bought it right after the demo finished. Why? Well, the graphics are lovely, the sounds are soothing, the game play is rather unique and I found it to be a very relaxing game. The puzzles aren't all that challenging, but it did take a few tries to finish some of them! (I haven't finished the game yet either, still another 5-6 levels to go!)

If you're looking for a calm, relaxing, non-violent puzzle game with great graphics and a gentle musical score, this just might be the game for you! The flower animations are so pretty and I caught myself watching the flowers grow instead of solving the puzzles a few times, lol.

Key features of the game include:

• Auto-saves your last game
• 60 levels!
• Unique store - earn the coins during the game and buy decorations for your house.
• Exotic flowers look really fabulous!
• Comprehensive In-Game Help
• Nice soundtrack with sounds of nature provide a relaxing atmosphere
  
• Tools and Power-Ups
• Play offline and full screen

Download the free demo of Bloom right here!

Like it? You can purchase the game right here! ($19.95)

File Size:	25.50 MB
version:	1.6.0
Game Price:	$19.95
OS:	Windows 98, 2000, XP, Me, Vista
Requirements:	Processor: 600 Mhz Intel Pentium Memory: 128 MB RAM Disk Space: 28 MB

Carl the Caveman - Christmas Adventure

Carl the Caveman

Christmas Adventure

Carl the Caveman wants to enjoy Christmas, but when he wakes up eager to open presents, madcap mushrooms are on a rampage and treasure chests are scattered across the prehistoric world he calls home. So he picks up his trusty hammer and sets out on an all-new holiday adventure. As in his first game, Carl must push rocks, smash boulders and avoid traps in order to reach the exit in 60 all-new levels.

Dragons, Goblins and crazed Mushrooms will try to spoil Carl's Christmas celebration, but he can dispose of them by pushing boulders onto their heads. He'll also need to collect keys that open locked doors and use magical springs and teleporters to reach higher ground. It's a challenge, but at least Carl will be able to appreciate the beautiful 3D winter wonderland through which he'll travel. Santa has elves and reindeer to assist him during Christmas. Will you help Carl the Caveman?

Adorable, funny and holiday themed, what more could you want? Although platform games aren't generally my favorite genre, I really liked this one - mainly for the graphics and overall theme of the game! It's very cute! Some of the levels were a lot more challenging than I thought they'd be, but it wasn't frustratingly hard at all. Even if platformers aren't your cup of tea, I think you'd enjoy the demo of this game! :)

Full version features:
Christmas visuals bursting with color
Toe-tapping holiday music
Two campaigns: Snow Challenge and Winter Trap!
60 all-new levels to solve
Free updates and technical support

Download the demo here!

Like it? You can buy the game right here! ($19.95)

Expansion pack available!

Although the winter holidays are over, Carl the Caveman's adventures continue in a new expansion pack! This time our primitive protagonist, Carl, needs your help pushing rocks, smashing crates and avoiding traps. Can you help him through 50 levels of arcade puzzle challenges?

Dragons, Blue Goblins and Mad Mushrooms will do their best to prevent our hero from reaching his goal, but you can get rid of them by using a hammer and pushing boulders onto their heads. You'll also need to open locked doors and use teleporters to reach new areas. It's a challenge, but at least Carl will be able to appreciate the beautiful 3D winter wonderland through which he'll travel. Will you help Carl the Caveman to enjoy the final days of winter?

Note: This is an add-on for Carl the Caveman: Christmas Adventures. To play it, you need to own version 1.2 or higher of the full, original game.

Buy the expansion pack here!($14.95)

Version 1.2
File size: 15.7 MB
Requirements: PIII-750 / 128M RAM / 3D Video 32M
License Price: $19.95
Limitations: Limited features and number of levels

Shangri La 2 Deluxe

Shangri La 2 Deluxe is an charming sequel developed by Zylom. This unique word game offers 100 different levels, customizable difficulty settings and very engaging graphics.

Solve a series of word puzzles in which you remove lettered tiles to create words in order to recover the golden seals of Shangri La. The storyline is cute and the game play is easy to learn, if not always easy to play!


Each level features a different layout and you must form words with the available letter tiles, removing them from the board and releasing locked tiles underneath. The longer the word, the higher the score.

I enjoyed the first game in this series and the sequel is even better! Word puzzle enthusiasts will most likely enjoy this game as well!

For more information, or to download the free trial, click HERE.

I give this game a 6 out of 10.