Wolfgeek’s Disabled Gamer Guide

Published by Maximize Games for Mac and Windows. A very interesting and spooky hidden object adventure game that does a decent job of integrating the adventure aspects. The game looks and sounds good. However, it’s not always easy to figure out what the game wants the player to do, objects that are not needed yet remain locked and the hint system offers either too much information or too little. I wanted to have fun but found myself more frustrated than anything else. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game in windowed mode.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.5
• CPU: 1.2 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 213 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 2.0 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• DirectX: 9.0
• Hard Drive: 228 MB

Published by PopCap Games for Mac and Windows. This is an excellently done hidden object adventure game enhanced by a number of fun but challenging mini games. The graphics and sound are really good. The game utilizes mouse movements, single left clicks and single right clicks. Those players who like to use the keyboard plus left mouse click method will be disappointed to hear that it does not work in this game. KeyStrokes will work with a game in windowed mode which can be activated by a convenient minimize button.

Macintosh System Requirements

• Intel Mac
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Windows System Requirements

• Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows XP
• 1.2 GHzPentium 3 or equivalent
• 512MB RAM
• DirectX 7.0

Published by Big Fish Games for Mac and Windows. This is a very well done adventure game with a few hidden object aspects here and there. The graphics and sound are very good and the story is very interesting. I found the game entertaining but also quite a challenge. Sometimes it is almost impossible to know what to do next in this game and the player is left without any clues. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game in windowed mode after a name is entered.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.4
• CPU: 1.0 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 235 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 1.0 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• DirectX: 9.0
• Hard Drive: 249 MB

Published by Suricate Software for Mac and Windows. This is a beautifully done match three game in which clearing each screen provides players with the resources to rebuild a magical castle. The game looks and sounds really good and the story is actually interesting. However, the game becomes bogged down by micromanagement. The game utilizes mouse movements, single left clicks and single right clicks. KeyStrokes works with became in windowed mode after a name is entered.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.4
• CPU: 1.83 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 61 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 600 Mhz
• RAM: 256 MB
• DirectX: 7.0
• Hard Drive: 80 MB

Published by Nat Geo Games for Mac and Windows. This is a well done photorealistic hidden object adventure game that I found to be mildly entertaining and educational. My only complaint was that the game made me run back and forth through several areas to solve the puzzles. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game in windowed mode after a name is entered.

Macintosh System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Windows System Requirements

• Processor: Pentium 3 1.0 GHz
• DirectX 8.0
• 512 MB RAM
• Free hard drive space: 109 MB

Published by FDG Entertainment for Macintosh. A pretty standard mahjong game but with a slew of layouts and a nice leveling system. The backgrounds were gorgeous but the markings on the tiles weren’t good. I read that there was a zoom feature, maybe players can zoom out and improve the look of the tiles. I couldn’t find it. The music was nice but extremely repetitive and loud. I’m sure there’s a volume setting but I was too lazy to look for it. Like most computer mahjong games it can be difficult to distinguish what level of the stacks tiles are on. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game but isn’t necessary.

Macintosh System Requirements

Intel Mac

Mac OS X 10.6.7 or later

Published by RuneSoft for Macintosh. An interesting match three game in which the resources a player gains for clearing match three boards is used to build a Roman village. However, the player has to match certain types of pieces and click on special pieces to keep The Wrath of the Gods at bay. Failure to do so results in losing match three boards and the destruction of the player’s village. The game progressively ramps up the challenge and by the fifth or sixth level I found it too challenging. There is no options menu, just sound on and mute.  The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes does not work with the game, there is no windowed mode and a keyboard is only needed for entering one’s name.

Macintosh System Requirements

• MacOS 10.4.11
• PPC/Intel CPU at 1.4 GHz
• 256 MB RAM
• 32 MB Gfx card

Published by Big Fish Games for Mac and Windows. An excellent hidden object adventure game with a strong emphasis on adventure and a number of familiar mini games. The graphics and sound are great. The gameplay was fun and challenging without being too much so. The game utilizes mouse movements, single left clicks and single right clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.4
• CPU: 1.8 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 891 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 1.8 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• DirectX: 9.0
• Hard Drive: 885 MB

Published by Big Fish Games for Mac and Windows. A well done hidden object adventure game with an emphasis on adventure and a nice little twist on the hidden object interface. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks. KeyStrokes works with the game.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.4
• CPU: 1.0 GHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Hard Drive: 259 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 1.0 GHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• DirectX: 8.0
• Hard Drive: 262 MB

Published by MumboJumbo for Mac and Windows. This is an excellent hidden object adventure game with great graphics and sound. I thought it was cool and enjoyable despite requiring some work. The game utilizes mouse movements and single left clicks.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: 10.5
• CPU: 1.0 GHz (INTEL ONLY)
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 300 MB

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: 1.6 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• DirectX: 9.0
• Hard Drive: 577 MB