Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition #BigFishGames

Thank you to Big Fish Games for providing a complimentary game code to facilitate this PC game review.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Being a casual gamer, I am a huge fan of Big Fish Games.  They have such a vast inventory of PC games for people like me, who only have time to play once a week (or sometimes less).  I have played many different hidden objects games before, but this new release, Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition, has been my favorite thus far.

For this game, I played in "casual" mode, which let's me ask for hints and allows me to use a map that indicates in which locations I still have pending business.  The game is quite intricate.  There are multiple buildings and many different rooms to unlock in each one.  The hidden objects portion is split into two facets.  There are hidden objects throughout the regular game areas for which you can earn achievement awards when you find them and there are hidden object mini games.  In the mini games, you must search for pieces of three objects and when you've found all the pieces, the fractured objects reassemble and then join together to make one item you need for the game.  Much of the game is collecting objects to access another key item or to unlock more content.  For myself, I did not find the hidden object mini games to be extremely challenging, but there were always 1 to 3 objects per game that were a challenge to find.

In addition to the hidden object games, there are a variety of mini games.  Usually, the hidden object games are what I enjoy the most, but this game offers mini games that I found to be quite unique and challenging because they mostly involve problem-solving.  See the example below . . .

As you can see, the graphics are quite beautiful for this game, which adds to the magic.  The storyline is about a detective (yourself) who finds herself in a fantasy world with mermaids, man-eating eels, and sorcery.  I would say it took me approximately 6 hours to play this game from start to finish.  During the last two hours I had 3 children glued to my side because they started watching me and got hooked by this game.  In my opinion, young children might be frightened by the eel and some of the evil-doers, but I think a child who is 9 or 10 years old or older would enjoy this game as much as an adult.

I also want to point out that my Windows tablet with an Atom processor ran this game just fine, although it was much easier to find the hidden objects on a 22" monitor than on a 10" screen.

If you have some time to kill at night or on the weekends, I highly recommend this game.  It was quite entertaining all-around.  You can try Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition for free and then purchase the full version if you like it at www.BigFishGames.com.

Game System Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
CPU: 1.6 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
DirectX: 9.0
Hard Drive: 862 MB

Game Manager System Requirements:
Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later

Looking for a New iOS or Android Game App? How About 'Fairway Solitaire Blast' by #BigFishGames?

This Fairway Solitaire Blast game post was written as part of a compensated campaign for Big Fish Games.  All opinions expressed are my own.

I love playing games on my smartphone during my precious few minutes of downtime here and there. I think it is amazing how much diversion can be packed into a device we carry with us everywhere. Whether I am waiting in a lobby or in line at a bank, I am moments away from some reality-escaping fun.

I installed Big Fish Games' Fairway Solitaire Blast recently and have been fighting addiction to the game app ever since. Fairway Solitaire Blast is the followup to Fairway Solitaire, but with some added power ups to help you clear levels fast and in a thrilling way.

Fairway Solitaire Blast is a cross between solitaire and golf . . . sort of. The game is essentially a streamlined solitaire that progresses through a golf-like structure of advancement, gophers and all!

The game is fast paced and easy to understand, I hate games with a high learning curve, especially on my mobile device. I want fast and simple fun on my phone and Fairway Solitaire Blast delivers nicely.


Like many current games for your mobile device, Fairway Solitaire Blast offers social connections through Facebook and Google+ with rewards for sharing with your friends. There is a host of power-ups available as well to keep the game moving along.

If you like Solitaire but want something faster and a little different, you will love Fairway Solitaire Blast by Big Fish Games. The game is available free to try for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire devices.

Visit www.BigFishGames.com to view the vast selection of games currently available for PC, Mac, mobile devices, and online gaming.

Checkout the Top iOS & Android Mobile Game Apps by Big Fish Games!

Thank you to Big Fish Games for providing a prize for our giveaway and for sending a Google Play credit and a Big Fish Game code to me as a thank you for taking the time to share these fun mobile game apps and PC games with my readers.  All opinions expressed are my own.

You may have heard me complain once or twice (or 20 times) about being too busy to do much gaming in recent years.  I have turned to Big Fish Games many times in search of shorter mini games to play on my computer that require less commitment than MMO's.  Now that mobile devices have pretty much taken over our lives, I can play games on-the-go and sneak in a little gameplay whenever I have some extra time . . . while I watch TV in bed at night, during my children's Taekwondo classes, and even while I'm waiting for pasta to boil.  If you're always looking for a fun new mobile game to try, a great place to start is the lists of iPad/iPhone/iPod game apps and Android game apps at BigFishGames.com.

Even though I enjoy playing games on my phone and tablet PC, I still love playing games on my widescreen computer monitor.  Hidden object games are my personal favorite with Diner Dash following at a close second.  Since there are so many out there, I consult the current list of Big Fish Games' Top-Rated Games when I'm looking for a new game.  You can see the current top 6 games below . . .

4 Tips for Gaming Fun with Big Fish Games . . . 

1.  Big Fish Games releases a new game everyday!

2.  Some games are free to play and some are paid.

3.  You can try any game for free for up to an hour before deciding to purchase it.

4.  The casino games at Big Fish Games use virtual money, so you can gamble for fun without using real-life funds.

To view all the games currently available at Big Fish Games, visit www.BigFishGames.com.

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