JeansLady1's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:2,686
- Reviews Submitted:183
- First Review:April 14, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 14, 2025
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Experience an epic quest through the magic of Solitaire!
Overall rating
3
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5
26 of 40 found this review helpful
I'll wait for the SE version
PostedMarch 13, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I agree with others in that the first Emerland was much better than this one. I loved the first one and was sad when the game was over. I will say one thing for this newest addition; it's gorgeous visually. This just doesn't cut it for a CE game. There isn't enough CE bling for me. I don't care about artwork, soundtracks, or wallpapers in any game. This one has an additional chapter, but that's not enough to make me want to pay the CE price, even on sale. It's also a bit of a bummer that there are no VO's - just moving lips and dialogue to read. Basically, I like the game and will be getting it when the SE is available. I'm on the fence about recommending the game. If you haven't played the first Emerland, it will be easier for you to be accepting of this game. I might recommend it as a SE game; but not as a CE game. You'll just have to try it for yourself, I guess.
The original Clutter series is back with its most amazing and challenging set of puzzles yet!
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 77 found this review helpful
Clutter = automatic buy for me
PostedMarch 6, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I added this to my Clutter collection so now I have 10 out of the 11. There's never any question for me about buying it. I just play the demo for a few minutes and then hit the "buy" button. The games are fun and challenging, but I also greatly enjoy the narrative that Joe gives. It's fun and and insightful - a peek behind the scenes, sort of. To have this many games in a series and for them to remain entertaining and challenging is quite an accomplishment. I like the familiar stuff, but also look forward to the new stuff that I know will be added to each new offering. There have been a few types of the games that I pass over just because of eye strain, but I still play the vast majority of them. I don't play in timed mode. Retirement is all about fun and relaxation to me, not getting knots in my neck and shoulders trying to beat the timer. That's why I'm always glad when the gamer has the choice between timed and relaxed play.
I recommend this game!
A quest to recover a mysterious relic has surprising implications!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Absolutely love this game
PostedFebruary 6, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have the earlier Cave Quest and really enjoyed it so I was thrilled to see this new one pop up today. I played the demo and immediately purchased it. I won't go into a lot of detail since that has already been done by others. I really like M3's where you have to clear a path, but they seem to be few and far between. I don't usually like to pay the CE price for games like this, but gladly did that for this game since there are so many extra levels to enjoy. I also hope that we don't have to wait for such a long time to get another Cave Quest game.
I recommend this game!
Join Mia Faircroft on a holiday adventure to her hometown!
Overall rating
5
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5
138 of 154 found this review helpful
Hurray for the Skip button for the dialogue!!
PostedJanuary 23, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This game surprised me for 2 reasons. We had a Faircroft's Antiques game earlier this month so didn't expect another one so soon. Also surprised to see a Christmas themed game toward the end of January. I liked the previous Faircroft game except for the huge overdose of dialogue. I finally just clicked on every dialogue screen w/o reading it since I enjoyed the basic variety of games. I great big shout out to the developer for giving the player a "skip" button so you can now skip all of that bothersome dialogue in this game. I really do l like games like this one that have multiple games rather than just a straight HO game. This is a kick back and relax game for me. Also it's getting toward the end of the month and I was happy to get 3 punches on my card. I'm giving this a 5 star rating because of the "fun factor" and also because of that wonderful skip button for the dialogue. I don't mean to insult the people who were tasked with writing all of that dialogue; but it's just too much for me.
I recommend this game!
Lead a group of scientists through amazing word adventures while using your wits and vocabulary to survive the blistering sun!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Much disappointment, BUT --
PostedJanuary 20, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
This isn't exactly a review. I love word games and they are extremely rare at Big Fish. I was elated when I saw this and read the positive reviews. I thought "Yeah!!" But, I couldn't get it play on my computer. Like another reviewer, I downloaded it twice and it didn't work either time. I finally, and sadly, gave up. The reason I am posting is to say how happy I am that BF offered a word game that is apparently very good, based on some of the more favorable reviews. That's why I gave it 2 stars rather than 1. Two stars for effort on the part of BF to offer a word game, even though I am unable to play it which makes me really sad.
An adventure in Austrian artwork and antiquities with Mia Faircroft!
Overall rating
4
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5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
I enjoy the game, but not volumes of dialogue
PostedJanuary 11, 2021
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am enjoying this game a lot and purchased it. I like the variety of things available. It's a great "chill out" game for me when I want to kick back and relax. BUT, the amount of dialogue is insane. I finally got to the point where I stopped reading it and am clicking through it as quickly as possible click click click click click click. It's like the developer wrote a book and then decided to insert a game into the book at intervals. Thank goodness you can click through the dialogue and aren't forced to read it all. If that had been the case, I would not have purchased the game.
I recommend this game!
Dig into these brain-teasing match-3 challenges! Match crystals of the same color - the more items you collect, the bigger the explosion!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Enjoyable game
PostedDecember 16, 2020
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
I have Dig the Ground 3 and liked it so I tried the demo on this one. I bought it pretty quickly. Pennmom did all the "hard work" in reviewing so others like myself don't need to - that's good for me since I probably couldn't do as good a job as she does. I agree with her thoughts about not being able to go back and rescue a fish. I play relaxed mode on games rather than for stars and I still couldn't go back and save the little guy even though I was only 2 rows below him. I enjoy having the two options of play - match 3 or chain. I play both in these games. These are fun, colorful games - and relaxing if you aren't trying for the stars. Hopefully the series will continue with another "dig" for flowers or fish/turtles or something new. I didn't rate level of challenge since I don't play for stars.
I recommend this game!
Spellarium is back with the next great puzzle adventure! Join Eric and help him take on a monumental task while completing a resort for the Gods!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Another fantastic Spellarium!
PostedNovember 26, 2020
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is an instant buy for me. I was bummed out at Halloween because I had been hoping for a new Cursed House. But, I'll take a new Spellarium for Thanksgiving! The Spellarium, Laruaville, Cursed House and Floria games are always superior and in a league of their own. I always look forward to what new features have been added and this one does not disappoint. For the second time lately, Big Fish has screwed up and not shown the correct video and thumbnails for the new game. That's very unfortunate for new players who aren't familiar with a new game since they are being terribly misled about a game. How does something like that happen and not be corrected fairly quickly?????
I recommend this game!
A unique slide and drag match 3 game with cute forest friends to unlock!
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
A 3.5 really - I rounded up
PostedNovember 24, 2020
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Elements of this game remind me of the game 2048. I like to use games like this and M3's as a break from other games that usually take me a while to complete (TMs and HOPs). I never rush through games since I'm retired and time is on my side. I read the reviews, the BF description, watched the BF video and then gave it a try. I understood 90% of it so after I played the demo for 30 minutes, I went back to Pennmom's review for more detail - mainly about the use of the ticket. Then I played the remainder of the trial version. I'm going to purchase it to help fill out my punch card before the end of the month. One thing I strongly agree with in Pennmoms review is that some of the information is on and off the screen way to quickly. One item told the best use of the brown soil tiles, but it was gone in a flash before I could read more than the first few words. Big mistake on the part of the developer. Why does a developer think they know how slow or how fast a gamer reads? I'm a fast reader and I still couldn't read all of their information. This game and the recent DotSee are both somewhat different and I've been happy to see both of them; purchased both of them.
I recommend this game!
Take on a new kind of challenge and uncover stunning images by manipulating a colorful 3D dot cloud.
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
Denifinite buy for me
PostedNovember 18, 2020
JeansLady1
fromKansas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I have always loved this type of puzzle game as I've run across them in various HO games over the years. I especially enjoy the ones with multiple layers. The first Collection of 16 took me 22 minutes to do, so I am hoping they become more challenging as I work my way through the other levels. My brain has always been good at working with multi-dimentional objects for some reason - clear back to my high school days (I'm a retired senior citizen now), so this is right up my alley. I rarely if ever re-play a game, but this might be the exception. I really like the arrow feature at the bottom of the screen, although I do have a touch screen on my laptop. Also, I rarely listen to the music in a game, but I really like this music. Twisting and turning the mesh-mash of dots until a picture begins to vaguely appear is relaxing to me - and just plain fun. And, as others have said, the pictures are exceptional. This is a rare find and I'm so happy to add it to my treasure trove of games.
I recommend this game!