Suelovesgames's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:340
- Reviews Submitted:342
- First Review:December 11, 2017
- Most Recent Review:March 21, 2025
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Hidden Expedition ®: Everest
Join in the race as teams battle to be the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Explore the mysteries of the world and find clues to support your journey.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Oldie but Goodie
PostedSeptember 12, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Girls with Secrets
(41)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The graphics are rough, it's a bit clunky, there are limited hints and it's timed. Despite all this, I still loved it! I remember playing it many moons ago when it first came out. Sometimes, I would have to replay a level quite a few times, simply because I ran out of hints and couldn't find the objects. It just adds to the fun. You have to collect gems to get extra hints but there isn't a lot of them. You're lucky to get one extra hint per level. It's such a no nonesense HOG and I love the quirky scenes. There's so much going on. Weird objects in weird places. It's like they've just thrown it all in there haphazardly sometimes. I loved all the fun and interesting facts about Everest between levels and the videos were brilliant too.
I recommend this game!
Around the World in 80 Days
Travel back in time to the late 19th century and get ready for spectacular adventures on land, sea and air.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Lulls You Into A False Sense Of Security
PostedSeptember 12, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Mystery Stories: Berlin Nights
(5)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I bought this game for my husband. It starts off easily enough and it's really fun and relaxing to begin with. I really like the storyline and the environmental sound effects.
I was able to play the demo without too much trouble and played a few of the levels once I'd bought the game. After about Level 30 or something, my husband took over and completed it, right up to Level 81. I would never have made it! He found the last ten or so levels very difficult and there's a time limit. You may be forced to restart a whole level, even though you may have done very well initially. You have limited lives on a level and if you lose them, they put you back a few levels.
You have to get the objects (that you need for the trip) away from the stone walls, otherwise they get trapped and locked in place. There aren't many ways to progress. It is do-able, I've seen that but I would say that this is not a Match 3 game for beginners or even intermediate. It's challenging but it could have been made more fun and players should have been rewarded more.
I was able to play the demo without too much trouble and played a few of the levels once I'd bought the game. After about Level 30 or something, my husband took over and completed it, right up to Level 81. I would never have made it! He found the last ten or so levels very difficult and there's a time limit. You may be forced to restart a whole level, even though you may have done very well initially. You have limited lives on a level and if you lose them, they put you back a few levels.
You have to get the objects (that you need for the trip) away from the stone walls, otherwise they get trapped and locked in place. There aren't many ways to progress. It is do-able, I've seen that but I would say that this is not a Match 3 game for beginners or even intermediate. It's challenging but it could have been made more fun and players should have been rewarded more.
Runaway With The Circus
An endearing 1930s love story set around a traveling circus.
Overall rating
5
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5
Runaway With The Circus
PostedSeptember 4, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Murder, She Wrote
(81)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The 1930's songs and music that accompany this game, make it unique and memorable. There is one particular song by Glen Miller called 'The Little Man Who Wasn't There' I can only find one version of this, a very scratchy 78 rpm but in the game, it's flawless. I love it for that alone.
The game itself would still be good without the music but it really does add to the retro atmosphere.
The graphics, the subject and the music all reflect the era beautifully. The vintage videos are great too.
On the down side, the objects can be difficult to find, sometimes impossible without a hint. I've just played it but I would like to play it again soon, which is unusual for me.
I wish they'd make more featuring other decades. I just can't get enough of games like this.
The game itself would still be good without the music but it really does add to the retro atmosphere.
The graphics, the subject and the music all reflect the era beautifully. The vintage videos are great too.
On the down side, the objects can be difficult to find, sometimes impossible without a hint. I've just played it but I would like to play it again soon, which is unusual for me.
I wish they'd make more featuring other decades. I just can't get enough of games like this.
I recommend this game!
Great Secrets: Nostradamus
Discover the Elixir of Eternal Youth as you join the great Michel Nostradamus on his adventures and unravel Great Secrets!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great Secrets Nostradamus
PostedAugust 31, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes
(14)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The objects are a little difficult to find but not impossible. The graphics are pretty and quite detailed for the age of the game. It was an abrupt ending like Great Secrets Da Vinci but it was much better. It was also a very long game.
The hints took a while to charge up. The skip button for the mini puzzles at the end of each chapter take about three minutes to charge. I spent a lot of time doing other things, while waiting for the skip to charge. As a rule, I dislike mini puzzles and these were mostly unimaginative and boring. There was one puzzle I liked, where you have to get stores aboard a ship but it didn't come around that often. The best thing about this was the storyline. Many interesting and famous historical figures feature, like Michelangelo, Machiavelli and the Medici's and they all have their own diary entries and storylines. There's a great deal of information, conversation and dialogue between them and Nostradamus. I really liked this aspect of it.
The hints took a while to charge up. The skip button for the mini puzzles at the end of each chapter take about three minutes to charge. I spent a lot of time doing other things, while waiting for the skip to charge. As a rule, I dislike mini puzzles and these were mostly unimaginative and boring. There was one puzzle I liked, where you have to get stores aboard a ship but it didn't come around that often. The best thing about this was the storyline. Many interesting and famous historical figures feature, like Michelangelo, Machiavelli and the Medici's and they all have their own diary entries and storylines. There's a great deal of information, conversation and dialogue between them and Nostradamus. I really liked this aspect of it.
I recommend this game!
Great Secrets: Da Vinci
Find hidden objects and follow the pages of Leonardo da Vinci`s diary which are full of secrets, knowledge, and codes!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Great Secrets Da Vinci
PostedAugust 31, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Quite a short game and the ending is abrupt. It's also timed and if you misclick you're in trouble...you get even less time then.
I suppose the music is quite nice and it would be a relaxing straight forward hog if it wasn't for the difficulty in finding objects and the timed aspect of it.
The mini puzzles are simplistic and repetitive. They just regurgitate the same few puzzles throughout the game.
It's all about the Philosophers Stone again, like in 'Great Secrets Nostradamus'
I didn't like all the 'Spot The Differences' as I'm not a fan of that kind of puzzle. Although, the objects there were much easier to find than in the hidden object scenes.
I suppose the music is quite nice and it would be a relaxing straight forward hog if it wasn't for the difficulty in finding objects and the timed aspect of it.
The mini puzzles are simplistic and repetitive. They just regurgitate the same few puzzles throughout the game.
It's all about the Philosophers Stone again, like in 'Great Secrets Nostradamus'
I didn't like all the 'Spot The Differences' as I'm not a fan of that kind of puzzle. Although, the objects there were much easier to find than in the hidden object scenes.
I don't recommend this game.
True Fear: Forsaken Souls
What if everything you knew about your life, everything your family ever told you, turned out to be a lie?
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
True Fear: Forsaken Souls
PostedAugust 14, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is one of those true horror movie type games. Lots of blood! No, seriously you will see actual blood. Very atmospheric with really nice unusual graphics, almost like a painted style. Rather sad, haunting music. Lots of scary dramatic moments that make you jump and yet...it's also a very well thought out game. It manages to retain a composure and is quite classy as horror games go. Very good, smooth gameplay, polished, very well paced. Unlimited hints.
It's not as vulgar or shocking as I think it comes across. It's simply exciting and dramatic and not gratuitous (except for the blood now and again) Exceptionally good cinematics and cutscenes. I don't like horror genres as a rule but this is a bit different. I love the storyline too. It's very relatable to human emotions, all about the horror of regret when you don't appreciate what you have until it's too late, So, it's horror in more ways than one.
It's not as vulgar or shocking as I think it comes across. It's simply exciting and dramatic and not gratuitous (except for the blood now and again) Exceptionally good cinematics and cutscenes. I don't like horror genres as a rule but this is a bit different. I love the storyline too. It's very relatable to human emotions, all about the horror of regret when you don't appreciate what you have until it's too late, So, it's horror in more ways than one.
I recommend this game!
Hidden Expedition ®: Titanic
It is your job to explore the wreckage of this once-majestic ship and collect antique artifacts for the Titanic Museum.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Hidden Expedition: Titanic
PostedAugust 14, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hidden Expedition: Amazon
(69)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a straight forward hidden object game, with usually a jigsaw type puzzle to do at the end of each chapter. There is no skip button and it is also timed, so quite challenging in that aspect.
In fact the whole game is timed, so it's not exactly relaxing but the good news is, you can start each chapter afresh and you will most likely do better the second time round, as you remember where the objects are hidden.
I like it because it's quirky and old school, especially in its graphics. The graphcs aren't too hot but I like them and I like the gameplay.
It has a great atmosphere and I love the music, which is very memorable,catchy and sort of haunting and sinister. It does after all, relate to a horrible real life tragedy from the past, where many people lost their lives.
What makes this game challenging and exciting is, you are underwater, so every time you use a hint, you lose some oxygen (time).I found I played a chapter many times because objects weren't easy to find and because hints are essentially limited. I would have to start over. When it wasn't frustrating, it was fun! You will always progress and gain more time each time, as you learn where everything is. The objects are quite difficult to find, sometimes ridiculously so. They are blended into the background, as was the habit/method of hiding objects in the older games. It's bad enough that it's timed, but when you use a hint, you lose even more time! You do need a bit of patience for this one but I really liked it nevertheless.
In fact the whole game is timed, so it's not exactly relaxing but the good news is, you can start each chapter afresh and you will most likely do better the second time round, as you remember where the objects are hidden.
I like it because it's quirky and old school, especially in its graphics. The graphcs aren't too hot but I like them and I like the gameplay.
It has a great atmosphere and I love the music, which is very memorable,catchy and sort of haunting and sinister. It does after all, relate to a horrible real life tragedy from the past, where many people lost their lives.
What makes this game challenging and exciting is, you are underwater, so every time you use a hint, you lose some oxygen (time).I found I played a chapter many times because objects weren't easy to find and because hints are essentially limited. I would have to start over. When it wasn't frustrating, it was fun! You will always progress and gain more time each time, as you learn where everything is. The objects are quite difficult to find, sometimes ridiculously so. They are blended into the background, as was the habit/method of hiding objects in the older games. It's bad enough that it's timed, but when you use a hint, you lose even more time! You do need a bit of patience for this one but I really liked it nevertheless.
I recommend this game!
Antique Mysteries: Secrets of Howard's Mansion
Unlock the secret rooms in the Howard’s mansion and restore a precious antique collection hidden there.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Has a certain je ne sais quoi
PostedAugust 13, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hidden Expedition ®: Everest
(44)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is a wonderful game with the right balance of mini puzzles, HOS and in-game puzzles. It's exciting, intriguing and atmospheric. The graphics could have been a bit more interesting but they were okay. I'm prepared to overlook that and still give it five stars because it's special, unique and quirky but in a classy way. But most of all, it's memorable and I'll be playing it again at some point. You really feel ike you're on a journey in this game. It's quite sequential and well paced and puzzles are fun too. An unexpected treat. It delivered more than it promised.
Even though, it's exciting, it still remains relaxing. I'm not quite sure how it gets that balance but it does.
SPOILER
The thing that makes this game memorable is...I'll say one word - Gnomes. Gnomes give this game a certain je ne sais quoi. If you like gnomes, you will love this game.
Even though, it's exciting, it still remains relaxing. I'm not quite sure how it gets that balance but it does.
SPOILER
The thing that makes this game memorable is...I'll say one word - Gnomes. Gnomes give this game a certain je ne sais quoi. If you like gnomes, you will love this game.
I recommend this game!
The Scruffs: Return of the Duke
Find the Lost Regalia that will help Grandpa Scruff prove that he is the true Duke of Scrufford in The Scruffs 2: Return of the Duke!
Overall rating
4
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5
Scruff the dog hits the funny bone
PostedAugust 13, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hidden Expedition ®: Titanic
(54)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is not a relaxing game but it is very funny. I laughed out loud at some of the animation sequences and there are lots of visual jokes in the graphics too.
There's puzzles going on left, right and centre and you have to think for yourself a bit and show some initiative. You definately have to think outside the box sometimes but this is tempered with the fact that there are no silly solutions, nothing illogical and nothing too difficult to solve. It also makes for an exciting game. Graphics are nice and detailed and objects aren't too difficult to find. Scruff the dog is a good character and is also your unlimited, chargable hint. When he's not barking to help you find an object, he's trying to sleep. The barking might annoy you but it's quite an exciting and unique way to find a hint.
I found the mini puzzles unimaginative but the skip button is fast charging. All in all, it's a great game if you need cheering up!
There's puzzles going on left, right and centre and you have to think for yourself a bit and show some initiative. You definately have to think outside the box sometimes but this is tempered with the fact that there are no silly solutions, nothing illogical and nothing too difficult to solve. It also makes for an exciting game. Graphics are nice and detailed and objects aren't too difficult to find. Scruff the dog is a good character and is also your unlimited, chargable hint. When he's not barking to help you find an object, he's trying to sleep. The barking might annoy you but it's quite an exciting and unique way to find a hint.
I found the mini puzzles unimaginative but the skip button is fast charging. All in all, it's a great game if you need cheering up!
I recommend this game!
Mishap 2: An Intentional Haunting
This time it’s no Mishap! Help Milton Hobblepop and the Mishap gang stop his greatest rival from imprisoning more spirits!
Overall rating
5
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5
Intentional Fun
PostedJuly 19, 2018
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby
(47)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The graphics are excellent, very detailed. There's always something new to look at, and like onion layers, you keep peeling away. Lots of lovely animation gems in the HOS too. It is mostly hidden object scenes for the most part and some well executed and luxurious mini games at the end of every level/chapter.
The mini games are like games you might buy and they could stand alone with some development from the programmers. I particularly liked the space invaders and salon game.
I wasn't too keen on the riddle at the end of each chapter, but I got through it. There's no hints to help you through the riddle and if you get stuck, in any way, you're sort of up the creek without a paddle for a while..
The characters are fantastic and voice overs are faultless. I couldn't get the finale cinematic to play (but I think that's down to my computer not being fast enough).
It's a great game. So much work has gone into it. I would also recommend the first game, 'Mishap: An Accidental Haunting'. It's very similar to this one.
The mini games are like games you might buy and they could stand alone with some development from the programmers. I particularly liked the space invaders and salon game.
I wasn't too keen on the riddle at the end of each chapter, but I got through it. There's no hints to help you through the riddle and if you get stuck, in any way, you're sort of up the creek without a paddle for a while..
The characters are fantastic and voice overs are faultless. I couldn't get the finale cinematic to play (but I think that's down to my computer not being fast enough).
It's a great game. So much work has gone into it. I would also recommend the first game, 'Mishap: An Accidental Haunting'. It's very similar to this one.
I recommend this game!