Mac Games – reviews and game downloads

Have you ever watched old men playing mahjong? They smack the tiles down with a loud clatter. Apparently mahjong translate to clattering sparrow. Mac game Smack Mahjong with its many layouts and different tiles has a lot to offer when it comes to this type of play.

The goal of the play is to clear the game board of all the tiles by making matches of 2 of the same tiles (or the same set). The tiles are formed in different patterns such as the blimp, chains, buildings, fence, etc. There are many options to choose from. Tile types can be changed to whatever you may like. The available tiles are highlighted so you know which tiles can be used to match. Tiles must be free on 2 sides to be able to make a match. You do not need to know which tiles are available since they are highlighted with the unavailable tiles in shadows. It’s very clear and easy to identify, except the black tile set. These dark tiles are difficult to make out and it becomes a challenge just to figure out which tiles are usable.

The mahjong classic tiles are the 4 seasons, directions (north, south, east and west), numbers in Chinese characters, flowers and foliage. The flower tiles and season are a set of tiles known as 8 guardians. There are a lot of inner meanings to this game, but the play in Smack Mahjong will guide you on the instructions and make your time fun and entertaining to spend a relaxing afternoon.

The background scenes are very plain and simple. Making the background subtle helps you concentrate on the game at hand. My favorite part of this game is the highlighted tiles. This makes finding the right tile so much easier. In addition to the beautiful tiles, you get good music (somewhat Asian like and repetitive) and good sound effects. Try this basic mahjong game for a great time.

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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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