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- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:10,688
- Reviews Submitted:813
- First Review:April 8, 2013
- Most Recent Review:August 22, 2023
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Explore Ancient Rome in your quest to save the beautiful Altana from the clutches of the villainous Marcus in this challenging Match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
16 of 25 found this review helpful
I Found No Treasures in Rome.
PostedMarch 30, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love a good Match 3 (M3) game ....... I love a game with entertainment value. I got none of this with this game.
The graphics were ok. Clearly, there were swords, etc. from the Old Roman Empire age. The music was on a short loop and made me so annoyed I had to turn it down. The sound fx were great though.
Of course, there is a story line but it's soooooooooo involved in the beginning it literally put me to sleep! Perhaps if there had been a voice over instead of having to READ everything it would have been better.
This is a typical match 3 game ..... match 3 or more to get a lightning bolt or fiery sword. Or, you can buy other bonuses with the money you earn during the game. But, I didn't need any of the extra bonuses ..... at ...... all. And, there were the typical items to keep you from getting matches such as chains and ice.
This was such a boring game for me that I don't recommend it to anyone. Not a purchase for me. In fact, I found more treasure in my jewelry box.
I don't recommend this game.
Was Marion Ashworth murdered? Uncover the victim's true identity!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
What Would YOU Do to Get Your Dream?
PostedMarch 29, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
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
Danse Macabre puts that question to the test. The greater the fame ..... the harder the fall?
The graphics are amazing. You almost feel like you're a part of the game. The music was great .... almost soothing. Every little thing that could make a sound ..... you could hear (unfortunately, I have an earache but I still heard the sound fx through the cotton in my ear -lol).
You are brought in to investigate the murder of a very prominent family's daughter at a very prominent Dance School. Everything goes as it should, until the parents view the body. And then? It's ...... not ..... her. WHAT?!?!??! Then, who is it? And, even more importantly ..... WHERE IS THE MISSING GIRL?????
There are 4 levels and I LOVE the names: Gumshoe, Detective, Inspector. Each difficulty allows you to make various changes with "Custom" having the most changes available. I think that's pretty cool.
You don't have a "journal" per se but a case file that includes your Objectives and a dossier on key characters in the case. The map is easy to use and is transportable. The hint button will transport you as well. You also have the ability to use a magnifying glass to find various clues .... for instance .... on the girl's body.
The CE Bling has a lot to offer, IMO. Besides the usual .....
OK, the strategy guide is usual
The Bonus Game is usual
A place for souvenirs that I THINK you find during the game - not sure.
41 Collectible masks - there is actually a mask near the hint button which will show you if you've found it in that room yet or not.
10 Morphing Objects - same thing ..... there is an emblem that shows whether you've found it or not.
The Bonus Game is usual
A place for souvenirs that I THINK you find during the game - not sure.
41 Collectible masks - there is actually a mask near the hint button which will show you if you've found it in that room yet or not.
10 Morphing Objects - same thing ..... there is an emblem that shows whether you've found it or not.
The collectible masks seem very easy to find ..... until you can't find one - they CAN be difficult. Same with the Morphing Objects - it requires patience .... of which I have none.
The HOGS are quite fun and wonderfully interactive. The mini games needed some patience as well but I did not find any that were not doable.
I often hedge on that horrid CE vs SE fence but this game has me hooked and it's the CE for me. I highly recommend it for every level of player.
Come along with me and let's try to find out what's REALLY going on ..... at the Dancing Academy.
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Make the world a better place - build your own planet!
Overall rating
2
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5
Worst "crafting" in the Universe!
PostedMarch 26, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I had heard so many wonderful things about this game, even on the Pond Video, but when I tried to play it? AWFUL!
What can I say about the graphics? The globe was weird looking with bumps and lumps. I had to turn down the sound and music because of an awful earache - sorry.
I "think" the gist of the game is to rebuild the world using a magical globe found in an old chest. Okay. Sounds reasonable and fun.
There is NO tutorial. NO help whatsoever. So, what do I do when I get the globe? I finally figured out how to get to an area I could "work" on. A little pond of water showed up and then a patch of grassy earth. Put one on top of the other and grass grew totally in another area. I tried this several times and the same grass ..... well ..... didn't even grow! I tried this in several areas but it just created grass in the same place the initial place where it grew earlier.
I found a button to click and an entire list of images showed up but no instruction as to what did what and what I should do next.
The potential for an amazingly fun game is definitely there but in actuality, there is not enough of a tutorial or help to play it.
With no idea what to do, this game is definitely NOT for me. I don't recommend it for beginners. Maybe Experts can figure things out. But .... not me. If you can make it through the demo ..... props for you!
I don't recommend this game.
A strategy game set in the American Wild West where you build towns and defend them against hordes of bandits.
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Don't Go West with this game ----- go further!
PostedMarch 26, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love building games. But, this game, just doesn't cut it for me.
The graphics are ok. The buildings are a nice size. The music is not western - IMO - but it's not annoying and quite upbeat. The voiceover is rather dull - very ...... same tone that never changes,
The gist of the game is to build towns out west to increase "points" by building houses, ranches, hiring workers, sheriff, etc. There is a tutorial in the first level.
The problem I had with this game is that I couldn't build what I needed when I hit the higher levels. I had workers but was told I needed to hire workers to build a gold mine or store. I needed to build a store (3 actually) but was told I needed workers - I had 3 already! I was instructed to build houses to increase my money income but then was told to build a gold mine if I needed money ..... but a gold mine was unavailable. What the heck????? And NO help at this point.
For these reasons, and many more, this game is not a purchase for me. I don't even recommend it for beginners. But, for those who liked the previous game in this series, or if you'd like to give it a try, hitch your wagon and go west!
I don't recommend this game.
The kingdom is under threat from pirates! Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 8 found this review helpful
Boring, OK Game.
PostedMarch 25, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I've played this type of game before and grew to enjoy them so I added a few to my humungous list of games I'll never have time to play - lol.
The graphics of this game were ok. Items you had to find were sometimes very, very, VERY tiny. The sound and sound fx were nicely done .... nothing that I would call "special".
The gist of the game is that you and your sister have come across a man in the woods who has taken you both to his home in a village. YOU are wandering around doing errands and quests for various villagers. What your sister is doing is beyond me ..... but your hands are certainly full.
It's not always ..... okay, never ...... clear to me WHAT to do with the items you get on your quests/errands. Even if you go back to the person who sent you ON the quest/errand, there doesn't seem to be a way to hand him what he asked you to get ... like a sack of flour, etc.
There is a merchant who will purchase items from you and you, in turn, can purchase items from him. After my first purchase I had trouble with this again ..... although I DID have items to barter with.
Then your sister gets kidnapped by pirates and you get knocked out. Upon re-awakening, what do you do???? Run another quest/errand. WHAT ABOUT RESCUING YOUR SISTER?!?!?!?!?!?!
This is a s-l-o-w moving gaming that bored me almost instantly. There were always things for me to do but I never seemed to sleep or rest. I always had an incredibly large backpack that housed all the items I found for my quests/errands but how did I give any of them to the people who wanted me to hunt for them in the first place.
Mass confusion, very slow moving game and little in the way of entertainment leaves little doubt that this will be a purchase for me. I'm not even sure it would be good for beginners.
For those who try this game and like it .................
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Conga Bugs
These dancing bugs just can`t stop doing the conga, and it`s up to you to clear them out in this fast-paced musical Marble-Popper.
Overall rating
3
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5
Great for Beginners only!
PostedMarch 25, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Marble Popper games can be fun, but this game has so much going on, and nothing really "complete" that it loses the massive entertainment potential it could have.
The graphics are ..... ok. You're supposed to shoot (grab and place) the "bugs" in the "conga line" and make matches of 3 or more. The problem I had was that it didn't seem to matter if there was only 1 "bug" or "portion" of a bug. If I placed the correct color in that part of the conga line ..... it destroyed the bugs. Very confusing.
I can't comment on music or sound fx because I had that all turned off (ear ache).
The storyline is cute as are the cartoon-like pictures that go along with it. Basically, all the bugs (and more bugs than you can imagine) in your world (house, outside, etc.) get together at night and have a dancing party ..... because bugs like to dance. Max, the main bug (?), tries to get them into a conga line to control them. Thus, you have the "conveyor belt" type of moving line .... or the "conga line".
There are bonuses you can get during the game play, but I don't understand what some of them do.
I love marble popper games but this one was a real dud for me and I couldn't wait for it to end ...... it was THAT boring.
For these reasons, and more, I will not be purchasing this game. I think it would be ok for beginners but anyone with more expertise would be completely bored and/or confused.
I recommend this game!
It's "High Fins and cards galore" as Sharky and Clowny are off to their latest deep sea adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
81 of 94 found this review helpful
Best Solitaire Game of 2015 .... so far - lol
PostedMarch 25, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
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 LOVE LOVE LOVE solitaire games. But, a solitaire game won't hold my interest unless it contains a LOT of entertainment. This game gives you entertainment in spades! HAH! I made a funny - lol lol lol.
The graphics are amazing! The background will change to match whatever part of the story you are working on. For instance, a sinking ship - OH NO! Gotta go check it out! The music is perfectly done without being monotonous.
The gist of the game is like any other hi/low solitaire game. BUT, there is so much you can/have to do! There are fish encased in bubbles that you can/have to free. You can choose NOT to free them but, me? No way, I had to free those fishies! You not only earn bonus cards but you earn pearls while you play that you can use in the shop. AND, there's a casino where you can try to earn more cash!
You can change the backs of the cards to many different colors/scenes. There are 2 difficulty levels. And, you can earn up to 3 gold stars per level. You can go back and replay any level you want - if you want to. lol The first level is also your tutorial .... but those who don't need it can just click it to stop.
A great storyline, things you can/have to do during the game play, changing backgrounds, a casino, earning pearls, surprises during the game play and MORE! But, don't think this is an easy game because it gets more and more difficult as you go along. I had to replay one level so many times! And I'm great at solitaire! So much entertainment value in one little game? Oh yeah!
For all these reasons and MORE MORE MORE, this game is a definite purchase for me. Great for beginners and experts alike. When the demo ended, I got my personal "wow" factor and knew I had to have it.
Come along and join me .... under the sea .... and have a blast playing this amazing solitaire game!
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Control the stone idol chameleon and blast gems before they reach the hole in this action puzzle
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 14 found this review helpful
Not even worth the demo time.
PostedMarch 16, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This is a typical "toss the marble from the shooter" game. Never sure what to call these types of games - lol.
The graphics are good, although I had trouble with the moving conveyor of colored gems getting bigger, then smaller, then bigger and so on. SIGH! Can't comment on music and sound fx as I had the mute on.
There is no tutorial that I could see and this game definitely needs a tutorial. Whether written or during the game play - it would have been a great feature. Also, the "bonuses", if any were available otherwise, seemed to cost an awful lot of "money" you earn during the game. But what you earn and when confounds me! And, as far as I could tell, you could only use the bonuses you bought ...... once.
I was truly disappointed in this game. IMO it was boring, very un-entertaining and I couldn't find a single thing that would have me going back for more.
So, NOT for beginners and I think those who enjoy this game genre will be totally disappointed. But, try the hour demo and .....
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Great Britain needs your help! Explore 6 uncharted islands. Solve 120 new and unique puzzles from great captains of the past!
Overall rating
4
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5
Not the Best ..... But Not the Worst Either.
PostedMarch 9, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I LOVE these types of games! I own an entire series offered by BFG and I own the BEST tutorial type game of this type also offered by BFG.
The graphics ..... hmmmm .... NOT the best. It would have added more to the game if there were COLORS instead of just one color going on. I can't comment on the music or sound fx because I generally keep it turned down.
This is the general type of fill and cross game. Make a picture by filling in boxes using numbers. Almost like Sudoku.
There are several things that would have made this game better. For one, as I mentioned above, having several colors in a single picture. For another, an option that will fill up the empty boxes once you fill up the ones that NEED filling. Yes, that does make the game ..... harder. But, that option would have been nice for those of us who don't want to constantly repeat, repeat, repeat until we get it right.
Even so, with these issues, this is a game that I would consider purchasing .... a fill and cross addict is a fill and cross addict - LMAO!
I encourage everyone who has experience with this type of game genre to give it a try. This is NOT a game for beginners.
Will you join the Pirates with me or walk the plank?
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Help Jill & Mike to save their wedding and uncover Jill's heritage!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Another Game in a Series That's Just the Same Old, Same Old.
PostedMarch 9, 2015
mrm2006
fromSomewhere Over the Rainbow
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I usually don't play Time Management Games, but I not only did the beta on this but played the SE AND the CE versions. They were all.....fun.
The graphics were great. You can see all the wood, bricks, water, etc. I only wish they were a bit ...... larger ..... for those of us with older eyes - smile. I can't comment on the music or sound fx as I kept them turned down.
There are NO difficulty choices. I would have liked to see a "relaxed" mode because I play to "de-stress" and not BE stressed.
The gist of the game is the same old, same old. Go around, getting jobs to clean up messes, pick up wood, rocks, seeds and water. The only thing different is the storyline. And there is a dream home .... or a wedding venue ..... that you get to build (can't really tell which because the house .... doesn't look like a house), and it seems to take a LOT of game play to earn enough money to add even the simplest things the ..... building site.
I enjoy "build it" type games but THIS game has gone as far as it can, IMO. Find something different. I don't want to be a worker bee forever.
For those who love this series, give it a try .... the story may be a bit different .... but the game play is same old .... same old.
ENJOY!
I recommend this game!