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Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover™ 
Welcome back to Gardenscapes! Having restored the garden to its beauty and grandeur, it’s high time to have some guests over to show off! Thankfully, the mansion has a spacious hall for everyone to gather. The only problem is that the hall is in quite a dilapidated state: the wallpaper is curling and peeled, the fireplace cold and broken, and heaps of old newspapers lie scattered about. It’s time to roll up the old sleeves once more, and with the heroic assistance of Austin the butler, turn the hall into a masterpiece!
- 60 unique items for interior design
- Animated screensaver and original soundtracks
- Turn the hall into a masterpiece!
- Play Gardenscapes
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8
- CPU: 1.0 GHz
- RAM: 512 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 400 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
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Translation errors mar an otherwise perfect sequel
Gardenscapes is one of my all-time favorite hidden-object games and this is a faithful sequel. I was a little disappointed when Farmscapes tried to combine hidden object along with match-3 and other puzzles so I'm glad Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover returned to the gameplay resembling the original game.
Your faithful butler, Austin and pet dog return with a new area to renovate. In the first Gardenscapes, you renovated the outside, now you are renovating the inside of the mansion. The rooms have changed, a few new songs have been introduced and you even get to hear Austin for the first time (not what I expected.) Still, there is a feeling of sameness a the sound effects, completion music, and Austin's antics and interactions with his dog and other people remain largely unchanged. That's a good thing in my book because it was hard to improve upon the original game. It's cheery and whimsical and rewards you for your sleuthing by allowing you to purchase improvements to your house.
Like most Playrix games, it's not too difficult so hidden-object aficionados seeking high challenge and complex puzzles will probably need to search elsewhere. The rest who want a true "casual" gaming experience will love this game.
The only reason I can't give this game five stars is because I have discovered too many vague and incorrect English translations. For instance, I scoured an entire area searching for a "tennis ball" and decided on a whim to select a baseball instead. Sure enough, that was what was being sought. Other times I get requests for vague items such as "for baking". This becomes a problem when you are searching a kitchen! From the numerous items that could have qualified as a baking item, it turns out I was supposed to find a rolling pin. If this only happened on occasion I could overlook the issue but it seems like I'm rolling my eyes at least once per game. This is while playing version 1.0. Hopefully Playrix releases an update correcting these issues.
May 26, 2012
Very nice detail but challenge level is low
First, let me say FarmScapes was one of the best match 3 games I've ever played, and this GardenScape game is the hidden object version of that minus any challenge. While it's nice to rebuild your mansion with stuff, only people nuts about only hidden object games and simple ones at that should buy this game.
May 2, 2012
Design and HOS in One
Let me preface by saying that I did not play the first Gardenscapes, so I can't compare this one to the first. I can, however, say that if you enjoyed playing Dream Day First Home, you'll probably enjoy this game as well.
Pros: The graphics are well done, the interactive features in the hall and scenes are fun, the HO scenes are well lit and not too hard to find, the game is a decent length (took me around 4 hours to complete) and there are two modes of play - with the timer or without. The butler will also give you tips at the end of each level in case you need any help with gameplay. You can also continue to play the HO scenes after you've finished decorating the hall, in case you'd like to go back and re-design some things.
Cons: Not a game I would play straight through. The HO scenes got redundant fairly quickly and I needed a break after a while, but it was always fun to come back to. I wish there were more design options because sometimes you have to choose between the 3 uglys. :oP
Overall a fun way to pass the time. For the designing HOS lover.
May 8, 2012
Enjoyable game
Fun, colorful, humorous, cheerful, what more can I say.
May 2, 2012
A Delightful Hidden Object Game
I was so pleased to see this on the Home Page of Big Fish Games yesterday. I looked at a few reviews and little video film. Just knew I had to buy it, then and there. Thank goodness there was a special deal on credits on my Birthday Weekend. Thanks Big fish. You made my day with that offer! Austin again is your dapper right-hand Butler, Dogowner, Cleaner. The task this time is to prepare the Big Hall for visitors; for you are expecting to meet Austin's Mum and Dad plus a lot of friends, one I recognised from another game to arrive; and the Big Hall needs a lot of work. So like last time you are selling junk to all the townspeople. Some weird objects are up for sale, spiders' webs for one. I just love watching Austin between sales, with his bright humorous comments. Also the dog which you can name is great fun. For those who played Gardenscapes, will enjoy this one as well. The only complaint I have is I wish there were more choices on the decor. Five on each level would be perfect. To allow for mixing and matching. Because some decorations don't really go together at all. However that is a minor detail. There is a little mystery to solve too; where is the water coming from? and as I haven't played it all the way through yet I don't yet know the answer. One last thing I really like the light sparkly funny music that is played.
May 14, 2012
Brilliant Quality in A Sequel!!!!!
This review is based on the completion of the game.
I was lucky enough to beta this game a few months back and thought it was good but not better than the first. Looks like the developers listened to the testers and released the game way better than I thought it would be. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and didn't want it to end. As a decorator I wish there were more choices for the house but it didn't stop me from enjoying the heck out of the game. If you've played the 1st game you'll love this one equally well. Just get it and play and enjoy yourself :-)
May 2, 2012
Exellent Game
I LIKE GARDENSCAPES HIDDEN GAME. IT IS VERY NICE.
May 2, 2012
My all time fav is Gardenscapes. BUT,
this game looked very inviting to me, what with promises that it was" new". First of all I was going to purchase right away but right away I noticed that Ausstin and the dog were appearing on th screen as shadows and jumping up and down also on the 3 or 4th. room I was not given the money into my total.Would have liked new music and more rooms involved.It was basically a dressed up Gardensccapes but with some extras missing. It would also have been nice to have a few interactive scenes in a neww game.I would iked to have bought it , but , I think not.
May 6, 2012
A Fine Fun Fix-Up
The first game, GardenScape was fun if you enjoy changing the game world piece by piece. That one was good, this one's better! Having upgraded the sounds, graphics and interface the only downer for me was so little money for so many, many items! Would've liked to be able to buy more stuff sooner. But that's a minor quibble as the rest of the game is great. The graphics are much clearer and the expressive faces of buyers just add to the fun. Give it a try, it's certainly worth a look, and a buy!
May 2, 2012
Dull and repetitive
There are only a number of rooms for you to 'search' through and you go through them over and over and over again.
The idea is that you are upgrading a house and you need to find things to 'sell' to people looking for specific items. When you raise enough money you can buy upgrades.
One issue is that the amount of money you make each time stays relatively the same, so each upgrade goal takes longer and longer to reach. Of course, the search takes less time, as you've been in that room multiple times before, but it still gets monotonous. It doesn't help that the items aren't particularly hard to find to begin with.
There are some mini-games and scenes to try to break up the tedium. Unfortunately, they're neither very challenging or interesting.
The game seemed fun at first, which is why I bought it. I now regret it, because after a couple of hours playing I still haven't finished it, and I'm so bored with it I'm not sure I ever will.
May 16, 2012
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