Friday, May 29, 2009

Drugstore Mania: Run a pharmacy and provide the highest quality prescriptions in town!

Drugstore ManiaDrugstore Mania (44 MB download)

Do your best to bring people back to health by selling potions, preparing herbal concoctions, and blending ingredients for complex prescriptions. Use your time management skills to manufacture high quality medicine on demand and deftly serve ailing customers. Hire extra hands to help you out as you move into larger towns and big time business!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Farm Craft: It's time to get your hands dirty in this addictive farm management game!

Farm CraftFarm Craft (29 MB download)

Farm Craft is a classic tale of good vs. evil where our hero, Ginger, must help various rural farmers take on the AgroCorportion, a big agricultural conglomerate that wants to develop the land outside of town. It's up to Ginger to save her farm and the village from AgroCorp! (Heck, the whole county is depending on her!) Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty in this addictive time-management game that will bring out the farmer in you!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Brickshooter Egypt: Move and match bricks as you unlock the secrets of the pharaohs!

Brickshooter EgyptBrickshooter Egypt (9 MB download)

BrickShooter Egypt is a new game of the BrickShooter family. The game will work on any Windows powered desktop or laptop computer.
Move and match bricks to unravel the mysteries of ancient hieroglyphs that will help you restore the glorious pyramids! BrickShooter Egypt is a totally new brain-teasing puzzle experience across more than 60 captivating levels! The difficulty increases with your 2nd and 3rd replay and provides for a total of 180 exciting levels in all! If the stunning Egyptian themed graphics and soundtrack don't hook you, the gameplay will. Unlock the secrets of the pharaohs today!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Paradise Quest: Revive lush vegetation, restore a mighty animal kingdom, and recover the secrets of a lost island!

Paradise QuestParadise Quest (120 MB download)

Deep within the Galapagos archipelago, drastic climate changes have adversely affected the majestic island of Isabela. Play as renowned ecologist, Dr. Evan Finch, to re-establish life in this once flourishing retreat. Take a wild match 3 puzzle adventure as you revive lush vegetation, restore a mighty animal kingdom, photograph its renewal, and recover the secrets of a lost island in Paradise Quest.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

BrickShooter is a uniquely addictive challenging game for strategists of all levels from children to grand masters.

Brickshooter ClassicBrickShooter Classic (1 MB download)

This version of BrickShooter implements the classical BrickShooter gameplay for your desktop Windows powered computer. BrickShooter is a uniquely addictive challenging game for strategists of all levels from children to grand masters. BrickShooter is not just for people who can think and move fast. It’s for anyone who enjoys solving puzzles and taking their own sweet time doing them.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Mystic Emporium: Run an amazing shop full of mystical potions, mysterious customers and magical monsters!

Mystic EmporiumMystic Emporium (66 MB download)

Take over a musty old magic shop and turn it into the best business in town in this fun-filled time management game. Brew potions, sell artifacts and tend to a variety of magical customers as you build your very own magic shop! Enjoy 24 levels of enchanting fun now!

Friday, May 22, 2009

Wedding Dash 2: Here come the brides - again!

Wedding Dash 2Wedding Dash 2 (19 MB download)

Quinn is back on a new whirlwind adventure, joined by Flo and Joe Wright, wedding photographer. Help Quinn become the world's top wedding planner in this hilarious sequel to the hit game Wedding Dash. Visit beautiful, exotic locations while managing new guests, fulfilling bride and groom requests, and tackling comedic disasters. Do you have what it takes to help Quinn win the honor of planning the most exclusive wedding of the year?

Thursday, May 21, 2009

GourMania: Slice and dice your way to the top!

GourManiaGourMania (68 MB download)

Do you have the skills to win a cook off among the top chefs at a glamorous resort? Begin your journey at a fast food joint, finding the ingredients for the sandwiches your customers want and the processing their orders before time runs out. Before the big showdown, you'll save a Sushi Bar, a Pizza Parlor and more from shutting down, making you the most sought after chef in town! Just make sure to purchase the upgrades that will give you an edge. Full of slice-and-dice fun, GourMania is your ticket to the big leagues!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Ice Cream Craze - Tycoon Takeover: Stack and serve your way to success!

Ice Cream Craze - Tycoon TakeoverIce Cream Craze - Tycoon Takeover (46 MB download)

Take on the Ice Cream Craze: Tycoon Takeover time management challenge! Go against the odds and beat the top ice cream maker, BigCo, with Anna! Armed only with an old ice cream truck and the wisdom of her grandma, Anna will try to defy the odds. Guide her through challenges from fickle business owners around town, earning respect, cash, special truck upgrades, and even ice cream stands that make money on their own. Stack and serve your way to success!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Fitness Dash: Get your DASH game in peak condition!

Fitness DashFitness Dash (20 MB download)

If you’re looking for a fresh new game concept to waste away a lazy Sunday afternoon or to relax after the kids go to bed, take a pass on Fitness Dash. While this time management game is quite fun and offers many hours of entertainment, it plays exactly (and we mean exactly) like its popular predecessor, Diner Dash and other PlayFirst offshoots.

You play as Jo the Jogger, a spunky young woman who wants to whip her tug-of-war teammates into shape to take on rival teams in upcoming competitions. What better way to accomplish this than by opening up a few gyms to help her friends lose weight and get fit.

Instead of Diner Dash’s Flo running around to seat customers at tables, handing them menus and delivering them their food, Jo must free up equipment for gym members (such as treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, ab crunchers and rowing machines), hand them towels, quench their thirst and direct them to the showers. Making money is still the name of the game, however, as Jo has a daily minimum to reach in order to advance to the next day.

Again, Fitness Dash will be déjà vu for those who purchased other Dash games: bonus points are awarded for matching the same customer color to the equipment or shower color or performing two tasks at the same time (such as delivering two towels to two members); upgrade (or expand) equipment or make Jo work faster with the money you’ve earned; and you can avert “disasters” such as getting rid of a tempting ice cream truck guy, repairing the TV and fixing a broken shower.

At the end of each gym you complete your team will engage in a tug-of-war mini game. This puzzler plays just like Super Collapse! or QBeez, where you need to click on at least four adjacent blocks of the same color in for them to disappear (or click them individually to cycle to the color you want). As the blocks move from left to right on the screen, you need to complete enough of these matches before the blocks reach the end, or else you’ve lost the tug-of-war. Because you’re looking at the block pieces, the animated tug-of-war match at the bottom of the screen is a bit of wasted space since you’re not watching it.

From the main menu, gamers can choose to play the main Story mode, an Endless mode (catering to a never-ending stream of gym members) and the ability to play just the mini-game. You can also win varies trophies for playing well, which are accessible from the menu screen.

Fitness Dash is quite fun – I found myself on level 33 out of 50 before I knew it (where did the time go?) but aside from the lack of innovation, there are some other issues. For one, you don’t need to use many of the items in the gym in order to win (and even get Expert status for making even more money). Specifically, the stretching mats, water bottles, microwave and décor upgrades (like choosing a better-quality floor) are all unnecessary. It would have been better if these items and choices were relevant to the game in some way.

Another issue is having to click on a specific spot on the towel washer to get clean towels; because you’re frantically trying to accommodate gym members (and fast enough so they don’t leave), the developer should’ve made the towel machine easier to click. The customers – like moms, teens, businesspersons and elderly folks – also don’t seem too different from one another, even though they have varying levels of patience and other attributes.

We liked Fitness Dash a lot, and along with Parking Dash, it proves to be one of the better Dash sequels, but aside from the mini-game it’s the same ‘ol, same ‘ol. This might be fine for some, so be sure to download and play the free trial before shelling out the $20 on this time management clone.

by Marc Saltzman

Monday, May 18, 2009

Nanny Mania 2: Nanny Mania is back with a brand new adventure. Can you bring our celebrity star back from the brink of destruction?

Nanny Mania 2Nanny Mania 2 (81 MB download)

Nanny Mania is back with a brand new adventure! The sequel to the number one hit puts you in the middle of a celebrity family in need of a super nanny! In Hollywood, being a stay-at-home mom is a lot of work. Can you bring our celebrity star back from the brink of destruction? User your time management skills to take care of the house, the kids, and the egos, all while keeping the paparazzi at bay!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Turn the fast food business in the big city into your own success story!

Success StorySuccess Story (20 MB download)

Slap together burgers for hungry customers, serve french fries and desserts, and keep the line moving! Work fast while the ingredients are still fresh. Choose the ones that will earn you more profit, and complete combos to earn even more! Beat the bosses in the mini-games and turn the fast food business in the big city into your very own success story in this addictive and tasty time management game!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Top Chef: Your time starts now!

Top ChefTop Chef (35 MB download)

Whether you're a gourmet know-it-all or a culinary novice, you're invited into the Top Chef kitchen - and the competition is just heating up in this culinary time management game! Take on the role of a contestant, compete against a line-up of talented chefs, and have your dishes judged by the Host Padma Lakshmi and Head Judge Tom Colicchio. If you don't have what it takes, you could be asked to pack your knives and go!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Cooking Dash: Help Flo cook and deliver food from four DinerTown restaurants while Cookie the Chef courts culinary celebrity!

Cooking DashCooking Dash (23 MB download)

And she cooks, too! When Cookie the Chef leaves Flo's Diner to pursue a career on a popular cooking reality TV show, he creates a shortage of chefs in DinerTown by inviting them all to appear as guest stars. It's up to Flo to pick up the slack with a whole new set of food service skills! Help Flo and Grandma Florence keep five DinerTown restaurants up and running...if you can stand the heat!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Get behind the wheel and shift into high gear with the all-new Parking Dash!

Parking DashParking Dash (22 MB download)

Introducing Karma, Flo's hip, new friend, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she's contacted in her Donutville apartment about inherited property in DinerTown! Flo intercedes before Karma can sell the tiny blacktop lot behind Flo's Diner to Mr. Big, and encourages Karma to start her own business. You'll have to be quick to click as you rack, track, and even stack automotive gems from every corner of DinerTown. Help Karma clean up the streets in this thoroughly entertaining mix of the familiar and the unique. Hop in now!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe game

Adventures of Robinson CrusoeAdventures of Robinson Crusoe (89 MB download)

Inspired by Daniel Defoe's classic masterpiece, Robinson Crusoe is a story of a man who survives a terrible shipwreck and finds himself cast away on an island in the Caribbeans. In this incredible hidden object adventure that spans over 28 years, help Robinson explore the island, fight with cannibals, visit a lost village and construct a boat to sail back home!
Samantha Swift and the Golden TouchSamantha Swift and the Golden Touch (158 MB download)

Samantha's back in an all-new hidden object adventure! On a quest to recover Alexander the Great's Scroll of Wealth, archaeologist and adventurer Samantha Swift realizes that there's more to this mission than she first thought. Now she's racing against the clock to keep ancient powers from falling into the wrong hands! Discover the truth behind King Midas' Golden Touch in this exciting adventure game that's sure to keep you hunting for more!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

DinerTown Tycoon game

DinerTown TycoonDinerTown Tycoon (107 MB download)

Introducing a whole new way to have fun with Flo and all your favorite DinerTown friends! Oust the evil fast-food chain Grub Burger using your restaurant savvy and business smarts to stock your restaurant, set menu prices, and purchase new décor in this all-new economic strategy game. From Squid Row to Champagne Falls, help DinerTown bring back wholesome food and local eateries, then finally give Grub Burger the boot once and for all!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Pet Show Craze: Transform cuddly kittens and adoring doggies into Best in Show contenders!

Pet Show Craze (44 MB download)

Pets offer a lot of love, but they need a lot of care, too! Transform the cuddly kittens and adoring doggies of Petsville into "Best in Show" contenders as you wash and groom your way to success. Along the way, you'll sharpen your business sense and become the talk of the town as you save Petsville from a greedy industrialist who wants to replace live animals with plastic imitations. Catch the Pet Show Craze with thrilling gameplay and stunning graphics in 48 levels!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Fashion Dash: Dinertown takes Fashion forward!

Fashion DashFashion Dash (15 MB download)

Step into the fashionable shoes of Coco, a young woman with dreams of creating a new fashion empire one custom fit at a time. Set in a series of exclusive retail shops, Fashion Dash will challenge you with a steady stream of customers willing to pay big bucks for perfectly tailored attire! Flo joins in on the fun to encourage you along the way. Come try on a game that really fits!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Virtual Families: Care for your own virtual family in real time!

Virtual FamiliesVirtual Families (58 MB download)

From the developer of the smash-hit Virtual Villagers series comes the new casual game that captures the drama of life: Virtual Families! Care for your own virtual family in real time! Adopt and nurture your first member, help them meet a mate and start a family in this casual simulation game. Pass on the house as your family members grow up for generations of fun!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Chocolatier - Decadence by Design: Create your own chocolates, travel, and amass a fortune in the post-World War II boom!

Chocolatier - Decadence by DesignChocolatier - Decadence by Design (28 MB download)

Travel the globe in search of flavorful and exotic ingredients you can use to customize your very own chocolate creations. Earn spaces in the official recipe book for inventions you create in your Secret Test Kitchen. You'll maximize profits by designing and marketing your own recipes and launching an entirely new line of products - Gourmet Coffees and Coffee Blends! Strive to become CEO of your personal chocolate empire while you help Alex, whose husband, Sean, has not been seen since the end of the war. While Alex embarks on a world-wide search for clues to Sean's whereabouts, you'll have Post-World War II technology at your fingertips, along with the opportunity to discover that the best chocolates in the world are the ones you create!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Governor of Poker, get a hold of Texas!

Governor of PokerGovernor of Poker (33 MB download)

Battle your way in poker tournaments or cash games and win all the cash or property! Buy houses and means of transport to get you everywhere in Texas. Go head to head with old western pros, who each play a different style. Governor of Poker, get a hold of Texas!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Cooking Academy! : The game where YOU are the Chef!

Cooking Academy! Cooking Academy! (50 MB download)

Grab your oven mitts and don your Chef's Hat! Cooking Academy is the game that places you in the kitchen of a prestigious culinary school! From Eggrolls to Pancakes, from Ravioli to Crtme Brulee, it's up to you to prepare over 50 different recipes! Learn interesting trivia about food while mastering the skills of chopping, kneading, mashing, flipping, frying, and much more! Unlock new recipes and trophies by passing your cooking courses and exams. Are you ready to be a Master Chef? Well, then, it's time to enroll at the Cooking Academy!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Build-a-lot 3: Travel through Europe restoring houses for big profits!

Build-a-lot 3Build-a-lot 3 (97 MB download)

Build-a-lot 3 is your passport to fun! Travel all over Europe as you restore rundown houses, develop friendly services and beautify neighborhoods with picturesque landmarks. The changing needs of the neighborhood will sure keep you busy - you may need to brave the rain and snow, deal with noisy neighbors, or even put out a small fire to get the job done on time! Pack your bags and let the fun take flight in this exciting sequel to the hit strategy game!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Farm Frenzy - Pizza Party: Return to the farm to create your favorite food!

Farm Frenzy - Pizza PartyFarm Frenzy - Pizza Party (33 MB download)

Return to the farm to create your favorite food! You'll start out by growing grass, feeding animals and collecting produce, and then you'll turn your goods into the ingredients you need to make pizzas that will be enjoyed around the world! As you strive to master the fast-paced time management gameplay, you'll fend off bears, purchase buildings that produce different ingredients and upgrade your vehicles. You'll also enjoy some of the zaniest animations ever created for a casual game!

Friday, May 1, 2009

Beach Party Craze: Hit the beach in a contest to earn the most money!

Beach Party CrazeBeach Party Craze (43 MB download)

Hit the beach in a contest to earn the most money! The sand and surf are your domain as you work against the clock to serve food and drinks, purchase souvenir shops and keep your stores stocked with the best goods. Keeping guests happy is hard work, but the sun-kissed colors and superb animation that leap off your screen will make it worth your time. With a humorous storyline, dozens of upgrades to buy and addictive point-and-click gameplay, Beach Party Craze is sure to make a splash with the entire family!