Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
3/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
The art is very good. The mini-games are OK. HOS are also OK, although some of the objects are too dark for old eyes. The story concept is really intriguing, but poorly portrayed. We find "incriminating evidence" but never get to find out just what it is. The ending is very weak and lame. National Geographic is a world-class magazine (subscriber myself), and this puzzle is much better than previous attempts, but they still have a ways to go to present a really great game. I recommend for newbies, but if you have higher expectations, don't bother.
This game promised "tons" of pictures, but gives only 40 pictures in five different categories of 8 each. Does 40 equal a ton? I think not.
Why don't these developers give you the flexibility to use pics the player finds? Playtonium's Jigsaw 365 gives you 365 stock pics AND the ability to bring your own in and make jigsaws out of them.
Give me this flexibility -- and at least 200 piece puzzles -- and I will buy your game. Such a disappointment.
I don't recommend this game.
+66points
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Shaolin Mystery: Tale of the Jade Dragon Staff
Travel across ancient China and help Yu as she searches for the mythical Jade Dragon Staff. Save your wrongly imprisoned friend!
Overall rating
5/ 5
7 of 13 found this review helpful
Eye Candy
PostedDecember 10, 2011
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
OMG, the art is stunning! Probably the most beautiful of the 160 games I own, many of which also have beautiful art. Best of the best.