Sante001's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:3,352
- Reviews Submitted:138
- First Review:December 19, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 26, 2021
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Construct the iconic Roman Colosseum and learn ancient anecdotes in this fast-paced Time Management game.
Overall rating
5
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5
25 of 32 found this review helpful
Best One Yet!
PostedSeptember 17, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
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've tried all the other Monument Builders, and while they were pretty good, there were two things that I did not care much for: 1. They seemed to be a bite busy and 2. There never seemed to be enough time to reach 3 stars. This one I love. While I might have to play a level twice to get 3-stars, I'm OK with that. With this game, you really have to think out your strategy before you start playing. Once I remember to do that, I'm off and running. You have to build, remove obstacles and take care of the villains along the way. I'm off to purchase the game.
I recommend this game!
Restore the wizard Avitus' home in this magical Match 3 game.
Overall rating
4
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5
60 of 64 found this review helpful
Fun Match-3 Plus Game
PostedSeptember 8, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
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
Storyline
4
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5
I'm glad that I ignored the previous reviews. This is really a good match-3 game. In addition to match-3, there are scenes where you have to find defined objects. When you earn money, you can purchase power-ups. During some of the match three scenes you have additional tasks to perform. This is something that I have not seen in M3 before.
You can play the game in timed or untimed mode. I played in time mode. As the game progresses, it comes more difficult to beat the time.
Graphics are good and believe it or not, there is a storyline.
I thing this game is good for the expert player who wants to play a relaxing game that has some challenge. It may also be great for the beginner who wants to start playing these type of games.
Give it a try, you may enjoy it like I did.
Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown Collector's Edition
King or Swindler? Who will be the new ruler of the Kingdom?
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 6 found this review helpful
Never a Disappointment...Enjoyable TM Game!
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
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've purchased all the Royal Envoy games and I have never been disappointed. While there isn't much new, there is enough to keep you engaged in the game. This game offers a number of extras ,for example Challenge levels which are unlocked after completing the full game. I played the full demo. At times, I had to play a level twice to get 3 stars. I'm off to purchase the game to keep playing. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Help Flavius expand the Roman Empire! Haggle with shopkeepers, collect supplies, build bridges and more in this exciting time- and resource-management adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 10 found this review helpful
Easy Time Management Game
PostedAugust 19, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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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
This was an OK time management game. You collect resources, build structures, make things like bread, and sell to the merchant to gain products or make money. Nothing new to the game. I recommend the game with some reservation.
Reservations -- You have 3-modes (untimed, normal and hard). I played the untimed and the normal. When you go from one mode to another, the game starts from the beginning for each mode. In the normal, you can earn extra money for beating the time. But, what's the money for? You probably can play the untimed and enjoy the game just the same. There is a hidden object in each scene I think that you have to find it to get 3 stars, but the tutorial does not make that clear. I found the object in each scene so I was not able to test that theory.
For me, the game became boring after playing 55 minutes.
But, I recommend the game for beginners and anyone who likes these type of games. For me, I will pass.
I recommend this game!
Work as a Park Ranger in a beautiful National Park!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Mini-Games Take the Show!
PostedJuly 23, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
My likes -- This game seems to be an equal mix of hidden objects and mini-games. The mini-games "take the show" in this game. Some, you've seen before , Puzzle pieces, and a lot that you may not have seen. The mini-games are not difficult but they are enjoyable to play. There are several things to do in the hidden object scenes -- find the objects, interact to find other objects, find special objects, and find all the "trash" throughout the scene. You can replay scenes. There is also the option to skip the mini-game.
My Didn't Like So Much -- In the hidden object scenes, objects can be hard to see/find. While there "is trash" to find, the game does not tell you how much trash there is, so you don't know if you have found all the trash or not. You earn points/money, but so what, you don't seem to have anything to spend it on.
All in All -- Not a bad game. I'm putting it on my maybe list, waiting for the next 2-for-1 sale.
I recommend this game!
Solve the mystery of a seaside town as you uncover your lost memories.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 27 found this review helpful
Great Storyline...Lots of Extras...Challening Mini-Games
PostedJuly 4, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
My review title says it all. In a nutshell, the storyline: Help Marcus get his memory back and save his girlfriend from his "use to be best friend."
Extras -- Find all the turtles, find the sea creatures, and find seashells to purchase things.
Mini-games -- I played the entire demo and all the mini-games I played so fair are new and some are somewhat challenging.
Hidden object scenes -- You have both hidden objects and silhouettes. Additional all scenes have interaction. The silhouette scenes are a bit challenging. Love that!
That's the good news. The one bad thing about the game is that some of the hidden object scenes are a bit crowded and objects can be difficult to see.
All in all, you can't go wrong purchasing this game. I'm off to purchase to continue the game play.
Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
The Emperor’s son has a mysterious illness. As legendary healer Daiyu, you’re called to the palace to save him, but you end up having to save yourself!
Overall rating
5
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5
45 of 60 found this review helpful
Great Storyline ... I had to Purchase, Now!
PostedJune 29, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
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
Storyline
5
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5
What can I say! This is a great game and worth the CE five stars. Great storyline and graphics. Lots to do -- hidden objects, mini-games with interaction, interactive map and the hints can be used to guide you to the next thing to do. There are 41 objects to collect as you work your way through the game. Bonus -- achievements, bonus game play and you can replay hidden object scenes and the mini-games. The game is not difficult but a great joy to play. I'm off to finish the game. I can't wait to see how "we" rescue the prince!!
I recommend this game!
Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova is an incredible adventure based on the true story of the first documented case of vampirism ever!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
Great Storyline ...
PostedMay 5, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
One of the things to keeps me invested in a game is the storyline. This one is great. It keep my interest. For those who don't want to stay with the story, you can skip the dialogue and keep playing. Hits fill up quickly but you will not really need them other than to guide you to the next step. The hidden object scenes each have some interaction. The objects seem to reflect the storyline and the time period. Neither the hidden object scenes nor the mini-games are difficult. But they do relate to the story. While the game might not be challenging for some, it a good game. to play. I played the entire demo and was into the game when it ended about 3/4 of the way through chapter 2. I believe this game will give you a few hours of play time. I'm off the purchase so that I can see how the story ends.
I recommend this game!
Castle: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover
Solving murder has never been so much fun!
Overall rating
5
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5
95 of 105 found this review helpful
What's Not to Like ... Good Storyline ...
PostedMay 4, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
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
5
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5
I'm glad that I don't depend on the reviews to guide whether or not I will try a game or not. If I did, I might have missed out on this good crime story.
I will keep this short and sweet so that I can get back to playing the game. In addition to the storyline being pretty good, this game also offers: 1) A map that jumps you to locations, 2) Hints guide you to what to do next if you can't figure it out, 3) In the hidden object scenes, you have the items listed -- words -- and an option to see what they look like in silhouette mode, 4) In the hidden object scenes you will have items that require interaction. On top of all this, you have mini-games that are challenging but not difficult. The game itself is not difficult, but the story is great.
I recommend this game!
Save yourself from an unknown disease and leave the island!
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 38 found this review helpful
What's Not To Like . . . Relaxing Game for a Rainy Day
PostedMay 1, 2013
Sante001
fromDublin, OH
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
My Likes -- What can I say. I liked this game. The graphics remind me of comic book characters and I enjoy comic books (or should I say graphic art). The game is not difficult and a plus is that the hidden object scenes have interaction for about half of the objects. So you have "puzzles" in the hidden scenes. The game has a good many puzzles to play. Most of them are different but not difficult. You have achievements, but don't get too excited because there are only about 8 of them. You can use hints to guide you to where to go next. Which takes me to my "not like so much."
My Didn't Like So Much -- You have to do a lot of click to figure out where to go. But again, thanks to the "directional hints."
Not very challenging, but fun to play. With todays "top secrets." It's a buy for me.
I recommend this game!