Sherlock Holmes The Silver Earring Review

Back in June, Dani and I decided to stream Sherlock Holmes The Silver Earring.  This was the only Sherlock Holmes game that Dani and I had yet to play out of the older games (excluding the Mummy Mystery as that game has been annoying to set up on new computers, which I did get it to work).  Now after completing the game its time to finally write my review of the game!  Sherlock Holmes The Silver Earring Was released September 30, 2004 by Frogwares.  So let's get started!

Frogwares Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Remake

Breaking news! This morning, I received a very important email from Frogwares on their next game!  It was one that I never expected and I am so excited to see how this game will change in the remastered, compared to the original. That’s right, Frogwares is taking their original Sherlock Holmes The Awakened and remaking it into a completely brand new games! I’m going to talk about what we know of the game, how this game will possibly differ from the original, and where you can help support the game's creation! So, let’s get started!

Wylde Flowers Demo Review

During the Steam Fest event, one of the first games that I ever played was Wylde Flowers. It was the first one that caught my eye and I couldn't believe I had never seen the game before then. So, I knew I had to play it!  After watching the beginning intro I knew I was going to love this game!  Wylde Flowers is developed and published by Studio Drydock Pty Ltd, and is being released on Steam and Nintendo Switch on September 20, 2022.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew Stay Tuned For Danger Review

The sun is out and getting hotter by day and that means it time to get ready for summer hibernation!  If you've never heard of this then here's the simple explanation, in Arizona, we get to extreme temperatures where leaving the house is like walking into a hell heat wave and to protect myself from dying, I go into hibernation full of cold water and air conditioning!  Also what better game to play in this heat than Stay Tuned For Danger! This game was released by Her Interactive on November 13, 1999.  So let's get started!

How to Install Mickey Saves the Day on Windows 10

Out of all the older pc games that I've wanted to install again on newer computers, Mickey Saves the Day has been one I have been trying to figure out how to install for two years! Well I've finally found the answer on what you need to do to get around the pop up error you receive on newer computers.  This probably will also help older computers who had similar issue as well. So let's get started!

Monthly Wrap Up: December 2021

It's the end of the year and I though the best way to end the year is was to talk about all the games that I've played this month! This month I've tried my best to play a many games this month as possible and with what I accomplished I'm pretty happy with it.  Since it's the end of the year, this means that there will be no more posts until next year!  (I wrote this post in advance and just updated at time went by).  Now without further ado, lets get to what games I've played this month!

Nancy Drew The White Wolf of Icicle Creek Review

The sun is going down earlier and earlier, the temperatures are dropping, and you know what that means.  It's finally autumn in Arizona, or what other people call winter this time of year!  Ok ok, I know my 80 F degree wether is not what everyone experiences during November or even December but when it reaches this temperature it means that I can finally make some hot cocoa and play one of my favorite winter Nancy Drew games, The White Wolf of Icicle Creek!  This game was released by Her Interactive on June 7th, 2007.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew Curse of Blackmoor Manor Review

The Curse of Blackmoor Manor is one of my favorite games to play when it's time to get into more spookier games.  This Halloween is no different with Daniella and I playing this game again over on our Twitch channel DJTwinGamers!  We were super excited to play this game over on stream and have really enjoyed playing it with so many new friends.  With this I thought it was the perfect time to write my review of the game as it helped refresh what I love about this game.  Curse of Blackmoor Manor was released by HeR Interactive on October 25th, 2004.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew Shadow At the Water's Edge Review

Since this month is the month of everything spooky and scary I though it would be a great time to start off this month of reviewing a ton of spooky and scary games!  The first one up this month is Nancy Drew Shadow at the Water's Edge!  This has to be one of my favorite scary games along with one of my favorite locations.  I've always wanted to go to Japan and this game gave me the greatest ability to go explore a virtual version of this beautiful country.  Shadow at the Water's Edge was released by Her Interactive on October 19th, 2010.  So let's get started!

How To Install The Original Secrets Can Kill Without Discs

(Updated: 05/31/2025)

 

For a little over a year now, I've been trying to figure out the best way to play the original Secrets Can Kill. I have tried everything to editing files and trying to figure out how to mount drives. But now I have finally figured out how and I really want to share it with everyone.  You will have to download one thing but other than that it's super easy and does not require you to change any code or do anything complicated.  So let's get started get started!

Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Remastered Review

Another day, another Sherlock Holmes mystery solved!  I have been having an absolute ball playing all the Sherlock Holmes games and the next one on the list was Sherlock Holmes The Awakened!  This was technically the first game in the trilogy series, before Nemesis and Jack the Ripper, though these games were played out of order, I was was still excited to see how this mystery unfolded.  Sherlock Holmes The Awakened was released on September 23rd, 2008 by Frogwares.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew The Secret of Shadow Ranch Review

It's been a quick minute since I last write a Nancy Drew review.  So this week I though it would be fun to write a review on the latest Nancy Drew game that I just got done playing over on Twitch, which Daniella and I had a blast doing!  The Secret of Shadow Ranch is the tenth game in the Nancy Drew series and it was released on August 30th, 2004.  So let's get started!

How To Install Sherlock Holmes Collection on Windows 10

After I finished playing Sherlock Holmes The Mystery of the Persian Carpet, I decided that the next game that I was going to play was Sherlock Holmes Nemesis or formally known as Sherlock Holmes Versus Arsène Lupin!  I bought this game for the second time on Steam after being unable to play the original disc version due to their being glitches on the disc.  When I went to play the game it didn't work and for a while I couldn't figure out why until I did some research on what was possibly causing the issue.  Which took me forever to find so, I though it would be a great idea to write a post on how to install the Sherlock Holmes Collection games that you can get on steam.  So let's get started!

Sherlock Holmes Nemesis Remastered Review

Out of all the older Sherlock Holmes games (2007-2009), Sherlock Holmes Nemesis or what was formerly titled, Sherlock Holmes Versus Arséne Lupin has to be one of my most favorite games in the older game engine.  I will always remember this game for one reason, being stuck in the British Museum Library but now that I finally have my hands on the remastered version of the game I could finally finish it!  Sherlock Holmes Versus Arséne Lupin was originally released by Frogwares on April 14th, 2008.  They later remastered the game, changing the name to Sherlock Holmes Nemesis on May 18th, 2010.  So let’s get started!

Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper Review

Out of all the Sherlock Holmes games Frogwares has created, Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper has to be one of the most gripping cases I have ever played.  This was the second Sherlock Holmes game that Daniella and I were playing and after finishing it, I thought it would be fun to review it!  Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper was released by Frogwares in North America on May 26, 2009.  This was the fifth game is the Sherlock Holmes Adventure game series.  So let's get started!

My Top 10 Hardest Nancy Drew Puzzles

I seem to be in a Nancy Drew mood, where basically everything I think about is Nancy Drew related! Well this month, I think I’m going to indulge myself by having all my posts this April focus on the Nancy Drew games. I have always wanted write a post sharing what I think are some of the most difficult puzzles to solve, however, it wasn’t until I happened to see HeR mentioning that post idea when I decided to dust off my old collection of drafts to share what my top 10 hardest Nancy Drew puzzles. So let’s get started!

Return to Zork Review

Out of all the Zork games, this game has to be the one that has ultimately been the trickiest to finish.  Return to Zork was developed and published by Infocom and Activision on August 11th, 1993. Return to Zork was the first fully graphic themed game using the point and click system in the Zork series, followed by two more games released in the series.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew The Haunting of Castle Malloy Review

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! This week, I though it would be fun to finally write my review for Nancy Drew The Haunting of Castle Malloy, and since Saint Patrick's Day was celebrated earlier this week I thought it would be fun!  The Haunting of Castle Malloy is the 19th game in the Nancy Drew series was released on October 16th, 2008 by Her Interactive.  So let's get started!

Nancy Drew Treasure in the Royal Tower Review

It's getting warm outside and I still want to hold on to winter cool for just a little bit longer, and what better way to do that than to play Nancy Drew Treasure in the Royal Tower! This is the fourth case in the Nancy Drew series and it is also the first and only game that we get to meet Professor Hotchkiss!  Treasure in the Royal Tower was released by Her Interactive in July 24th, 2001.  So let's get started!

Zork Nemesis The Forbidden Lands Review

 

Out of all the Zork games, I think this game has to be one of the most interesting as the game really revolves around the magic aspect of everything in the Zork universe.  Out of the other three games, this is the their second fully graphic themed game using the point and click system.  Zork Nemesis The Forbidden Lands was released by Infocom in February 29th, 1996.  So let's get started!