Mac Games – reviews and game downloads

National Geographic’s Herod’s Lost Tomb is based on a TV show of the same title, and scenes from this show are interspersed in this Mac game giving it an authentic and realistic feel to the story. You are the world famous archeologist searching for Herod’s lost tomb in this hidden object play.

The game can be played in timed or untimed mode. This hidden object and seek and find game takes you to many ancient sites where his tomb may be hidden. At each scene you click on the objects listed at the bottom of the screen. In many instances if you click on the word it will show you an image to assist your search. Also you may need tools to unveil objects hidden under or in a covering. Gold coins will give you 30 seconds to your play.

There are many mini games to play and add to the search. One was to restore an image by rotating tiles until you can see the picture.

If you are a hidden object fan you may enjoy Herod’s Lost Tomb with the video story of this infamous king. I enjoyed the story about his life and all that he did during his notorious reign and the hidden object game. It’s a little different because of the TV scenes, but I think it adds to the whole picture.

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Cursed Valley is an interesting seek and find Mac game that gives you an option to choose between the short or long version of this mysterious tale. The extreme short version of this story is that you need to save this valley from the dark curse that has fallen over them, and your only help is the Magician’s Handbook to unveil secrets. In each chapter you have a new spell to complete.

The play is to meet your spell goals listed on the right to find objects to cast spells. You need to use the map to travel to different areas in the valley looking for hidden items. At the scenes you find pieces that are listed, in addition to finding the magician’s coins with the letter C in the middle will unlock a secret surprise.

A side game for completing potions is a match game you chain the like items together up, down, and diagonally. After completing this puzzle you get the repel distractions spell that helps get rid of flying books at the scenes you are trying to find the hidden objects. This part of the game is Harry Potterish.

Cursed Valley is your typical hidden object play but with a few surprising twists. I liked the flying books, spells and the mini puzzles. I recommend this game to people who enjoy hidden object, find and seek and even match players for all the different plays in this unique game.

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Hotshot Jessica Braxen walked away from her 6 figure advertising executive position to follow her diving passion. In order to sustain her life style she plans to search for shipwrecks and treasure. You are to help her find riches and maps by playing match games.

You must match 3 or more like items to destroy them. In addition you need to bring pieces of a puzzle, diver and a treasure chest to the bottom of the game board. After completing that task the level is over. In between the levels there is an intense story developing with ancient people who lost their treasure in the sea, but who should Jessica believe? There are conflicting stories among the people she is encountering.

The match game is your usual swap pieces to match 3 or more items play, but this one is enjoyable and fun to play. The underwater sound effects were good and helped enhance the deep sea diving aspect of the game. Match items (crabs, fish, octopuses, black sea anemones, etc) reminded me of the Chuzzle characters with the expressive eyes. The sound is also similar and maybe that’s why I liked this game. The only part I could do without was the story, but overall this is a good game.

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