Suelovesgames's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:340
- Reviews Submitted:355
- First Review:December 11, 2017
- Most Recent Review:September 30, 2025
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The Hidden Object Show: Season 2
In this great sequel you must test your skills of observation in this dizzying whirlwind tour of a wacky amusement park.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Enjoyed it as much as the first game
PostedNovember 3, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Millionaire Manor: The Hidden Object Show
(17)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I liked that they keep the same host from the first game. I also liked the witty and quirky advertisements/commercials that pop up if you click about too often. It's brighter than the first one, with more interesting scenes but again, there's the same difficulty with finding objects as they are still blended and blurred but not as much as the first game. I was eventually railroaded into playing the game on the spin wheel that I had been putting my skip chips on. They do this by making it the only game on the board to play, even though you might have lots of skip chips. This doesn't happen until right at the end though, so you can avoid the game you don't like...for a time at least.
I liked the environmental sounds. It was very atmospheric. I made it to 100% but it took ages. It's a long game, a slow but steady progress.
I liked the environmental sounds. It was very atmospheric. I made it to 100% but it took ages. It's a long game, a slow but steady progress.
I recommend this game!
The Hidden Object Show
Star in a reality game show and become a millionaire by finding hidden objects in an abandoned movie studio.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Top Marks For Atmosphere
PostedNovember 3, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Hidden Object Show: Season 2
(10)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Sound effects wise, every time you find or miss an object, the audience go wild but that's how game shows are, or certainly were, so in that sense, it's the perfect simulation of being a participant of a game show. Some of the objects are difficult to find, impossible at times because they are so cleverly and perhaps unfairly blended in and blurred. This was common in old school games and made them more challenging. You do get your money's worth from this one, particularly if you just like basic no frills hidden object scenes. Good fun.
I recommend this game!
Virtual Villagers: A New Home
Help your villagers educate themselves and build up their island in this real-time simulation game.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Patience Is Key
PostedAugust 12, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children
(22)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
In Last Day Of Work games, patience is key. It is indeed a virtue. If you can grasp those fundamentals and enjoy them, then you're half way, if not all the way home!
This first Virtual Villagers game does not disappoint. We find ourselves in a small part of an island that doesn't expand. It doesn't need to. Everything we need is here. It doesn't seem like much but a lot goes on in this small space. It reminds me of board games of old where the limited space is more about quality than quantity.
The game play is good, logical for the most part, not too difficult or too easy. Progression is very natural, I found most puzzles logical, one or two puzzles I had to look up in the walkthrough.
The strength of these games are in their simplicity. A high degree of competence is needed in simplicity.
These games have a great deal of charm and consistency.
I really enjoyed this game and can't wait to play the rest.
This first Virtual Villagers game does not disappoint. We find ourselves in a small part of an island that doesn't expand. It doesn't need to. Everything we need is here. It doesn't seem like much but a lot goes on in this small space. It reminds me of board games of old where the limited space is more about quality than quantity.
The game play is good, logical for the most part, not too difficult or too easy. Progression is very natural, I found most puzzles logical, one or two puzzles I had to look up in the walkthrough.
The strength of these games are in their simplicity. A high degree of competence is needed in simplicity.
These games have a great deal of charm and consistency.
I really enjoyed this game and can't wait to play the rest.
I recommend this game!
Virtual Families
Choose a character you connect with and help them live their life! Find a suitable mate and start the perfect family.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Gives That Warm Fuzzy Glow
PostedAugust 12, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Virtual Villagers: A New Home
(29)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
A delightful game. Meet a partner, have kids, or not, work in a career. Make some money, gain some stuff for the house. Have a full fridge, a house full of love. It has a sweetness and innocence about it.
The best thing is the game play. It strikes such a good balance. Not too hard, not too easy, it's just right, like the porridge that Goldilocks eats.
There are challenges. You have to wait for some of the things you want and need but it doesn't get too frustrating. There is a good amount of progression at exactly the right time.
I find myself relating to these lovable characters. You follow them through to the end of their life, sharing their sadness to a degree but not feeling all the trauma, like some sequels I could mention. Ahem.
The best thing is the game play. It strikes such a good balance. Not too hard, not too easy, it's just right, like the porridge that Goldilocks eats.
There are challenges. You have to wait for some of the things you want and need but it doesn't get too frustrating. There is a good amount of progression at exactly the right time.
I find myself relating to these lovable characters. You follow them through to the end of their life, sharing their sadness to a degree but not feeling all the trauma, like some sequels I could mention. Ahem.
I recommend this game!
Virtual Families 2
Adopt characters and help them choose a mate and start a family! Shape their personalities and help them get through the challenges of life.
Overall rating
3
/
5
The Sequel Is Never As Good
PostedAugust 12, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Virtual Families
(88) This had the potential to be good and I was hopeful that it would be and should be better than the first. Rewards are few. There is very little positive reinforcement. My families won't work/progress in a timely manner and they earn little money. It sometimes seems that my families make more money through finding collectables. They won't have babies, even when they both 'definitely' want them. The baby boost doesn't work. My little people spent all their hard earned cash adopting lots of kids. I also committed the cardinal sin of paying more hard earned money to speed up the game, so that three years passed and I did it several times. Big, big mistake. Then I realized they had no money, so I sold all the furniture and the kids were sleeping on the decking.
I noticed recently that the family had a big meal and I made sure their food bar was full. At that point I had 300 food, I closed the game, went back five minutes later and there was only 80 food in the fridge.
I think finally though, I may have worked out a solution, of sorts. Get a DINKY couple. Double Income, No Kids for the entire generation. Make them work to death. Do that for four or five generations and then I might be able to afford an upgrade.
I'll try that.
The game was actually a good lesson in financial choices and family management and an immersive but reluctant experience of dire poverty, dysfunction, misery and bereavement.
It's demoralizing, depressing, disappointing but also strangely addictive.
Just like real life.
I noticed recently that the family had a big meal and I made sure their food bar was full. At that point I had 300 food, I closed the game, went back five minutes later and there was only 80 food in the fridge.
I think finally though, I may have worked out a solution, of sorts. Get a DINKY couple. Double Income, No Kids for the entire generation. Make them work to death. Do that for four or five generations and then I might be able to afford an upgrade.
I'll try that.
The game was actually a good lesson in financial choices and family management and an immersive but reluctant experience of dire poverty, dysfunction, misery and bereavement.
It's demoralizing, depressing, disappointing but also strangely addictive.
Just like real life.
I recommend this game!
Mystery of the Ancients: Curse of the Black Water
Uncover Poseidon's ancient secrets hidden under the town of Black Water!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Mystery Of The Ancients - Curse of the Black Water
PostedJuly 15, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Strangestone
(60)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I like the Sea God and Sea Monster theme in this, that whole Dagon mythology. Great game play, graphics, atmosphere and environmental sound effects. Good pace too.
I recommend this game!
Return to the famed and mystical island of Isola and craft, farm, solve puzzles and build a thriving village!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Virtual Villagers Origins 2
PostedJuly 13, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Wild Tribe
(5)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I thought the puzzles were fun and it was addictive. Problems came later having to wait 12/24 and even 48 hours to craft an item. You should be able to play a game daily, or at least have something to do in the game on a daily basis, that is fun, while waiting for crafting items to be completed. You shouldn't have to wait, say, longer than 8 hours to craft an item, at the very most. That way, you get to at least check in daily and get some progress on the game.
I don't mind waiting and delaying gratification in games and earning game rewards through sheer hard work and patience. Most times, I prefer it, as it gives a sense of achievement, which is lacking in most games.
The game completely froze before I could finish the final puzzle and I was unable to load it again.
However, I can overlook any bad points as I thoroughly enjoyed the game.
I don't mind waiting and delaying gratification in games and earning game rewards through sheer hard work and patience. Most times, I prefer it, as it gives a sense of achievement, which is lacking in most games.
The game completely froze before I could finish the final puzzle and I was unable to load it again.
However, I can overlook any bad points as I thoroughly enjoyed the game.
I recommend this game!
Jump Jump Jelly Reactor
Help the jiggling Jellies save their precious Jelly Reactor by matching colors and to keep the vile Rockons away.
Overall rating
2
/
5
Jump Jump Jelly Reactor
PostedJuly 13, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders
(85)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I bought this for my husband primarily, who likes Match 3 and I thought it seemed fun and cute, but for some reason we both lost interest in it. It lacked that addictive quality and there were few rewards and upgrades or incentives that keep people playing. I was foolishly pulled in by the cute factor and the first hour was fun. The demo hour can be fun and interesting and then you buy the game and it occasionally goes downhill from there. This one gets challenging fast. The main downside is, you have to go back to the beginning of levels. Foe example, if you've played 15 levels of one section/chapter, and you fail level 15, you go right back down to Level 1 again. Good first impressions are not always sustainable. Disappointing.
I don't recommend this game.
Pastry Passion
Help Henri, a high-spirited baker with a penchant for pastries, arrange scrumptious ingredients into groups of three or more to make colorful confections.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Pastry Passion
PostedJuly 13, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Jump Jump Jelly Reactor
(4)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
It kept crashing on me, midgame, and therefore crashing the computer, so I decided to uninstall it, very disappointing, but I still liked the game. I think I got over half way through and I loved the graphics. The cream cakes, pastries and chocolate are mouthwateringly rendered and the characters are fun too. Game play is also good but there are no power ups as such, just time, quality or speed bonuses that you can start the level with. Obviously, if I'd have known it was going to crash all the time, I would never have bought it. It got progressively more difficult as it went on and some levels had to be played a few times, either because I lost the level or the game crashed. However, I always felt like I could progress in the game, so it had the right amount of challenge.
I recommend this game!
Fishdom: Depths of Time
Submerge into the unique deep-sea world with your amusing aquatic buddies that will never let you feel bored in Fishdom: Depths of Time.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Challenging Match 3
PostedJuly 13, 2023
Suelovesgames
fromBlackpool, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Pastry Passion
(27)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I bought it because I enjoy all the Fishdom games and the later Aquascapes hidden object game.
In my opinion, it's certainly more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. It started off good and the graphics are fun and nice and clear. I like buying all the toys and decorations for the fish, in between levels, but the match 3 gets difficult really quickly. I would never have seen Level 158 without help from other family members. There are levels with oils spills and they take over the tiles. It's visually interesting but too challenging for me without power ups or any other help to get out of the level unscathed. I could change it to relaxed, but I'd still get stuck, and then I'd be stuck in that level forever. Oh well...
In my opinion, it's certainly more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. It started off good and the graphics are fun and nice and clear. I like buying all the toys and decorations for the fish, in between levels, but the match 3 gets difficult really quickly. I would never have seen Level 158 without help from other family members. There are levels with oils spills and they take over the tiles. It's visually interesting but too challenging for me without power ups or any other help to get out of the level unscathed. I could change it to relaxed, but I'd still get stuck, and then I'd be stuck in that level forever. Oh well...