mrm2006's Profile
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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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Fruity Garden
Defend your garden from tricky pests in this exciting arcade game.
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fruit Trees, Crows, Magic Apples and Aaaaahhhhh!
PostedAugust 6, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
At first glance, you may think you've stumbled into a children's game because of the storybook quality of the graphics. In fact, even Grandma looks like she popped right out of a storybook.
How to play:
Pick the fruit off the tree but NOT before it's ripe. It will shake for a second when it's the perfect ripeness, that's when you want to pick it. DO not pick the fruit BEFORE it gets ripe or AFTER it falls on the ground and then gets too ripe. DO pick the golden fruit because that's a bonus. Or, it becomes a bonus in the form of a flying dollar bill that you're also supposed to catch while catching the fruit on the tree.
Pick the fruit off the tree but NOT before it's ripe. It will shake for a second when it's the perfect ripeness, that's when you want to pick it. DO not pick the fruit BEFORE it gets ripe or AFTER it falls on the ground and then gets too ripe. DO pick the golden fruit because that's a bonus. Or, it becomes a bonus in the form of a flying dollar bill that you're also supposed to catch while catching the fruit on the tree.
Got it? OK! Because in the next level (3 I believe), you will get TWO fruit trees and CROWS to kill BEFORE they get to your trees and the fruit. Remember, ONLY the ripe fruit that shakes and NOT the fruit on the floor. Also, the gold fruit that turns into flying dollar bills that you need to collect are also there.
By Level 3 there is way too much going on - fruit ripening on 2 trees, crows everywhere, gold fruit to collect too and flying dollar bills.
This had the potential to be a really fun game. Something you could play with the kids or grand-kids. But, there was just too much going on at one time and it got too fast and impossible to get all the fruit, crows, caterpillars and bonuses.
I'm going to recommend it but only if you are super, duper fast with your mouse.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Penny Puzzle
Join Penny as she tours around the world taking photographs and putting together unique 3D puzzles.
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Travel the World One Jigsaw Puzzle at a time.
PostedAugust 6, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
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
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Penny just became an accredited photographer and is working her way up the ranks from basically a nobody. But, she gets promotions periodically by traveling the globe, taking pictures and turning them into jigsaw puzzles for you to put together.
The pictures are stunning (Mt. Rushmore, Mann's Chinese Theater, The Sears Tower and many more). She only got as far as traveling the U.S. during the demo but the game descriptions promises travel across the world.
There are bonuses in some of the puzzle pieces. My favorite was the one that adds a few pieces INTO the puzzle for you. The more successful puzzles are put together, the higher up the corporate ladder Penny will go. And, the higher you level up the more pieces your puzzles are.
I LOVE jigsaw puzzles and I really, really liked this one. So, it's off to add it to my wish list. I encourage everyone who likes jigsaw puzzles to give this one a try. It starts off ridiculously easy but it does progress harder and harder as you go on.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Help the FBI catch the infamous Unicorn Killer! Chase the murderer, Ira Einhorn, around the world as you bring him to justice.
Overall rating
4
/
5
15 of 19 found this review helpful
Surprisingly good game.
PostedAugust 6, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
Please don't give all the negative reviews your full attention and at least try this surprisingly good game.
Yes, this is strictly nothing but HOGs (hidden object games) and mini games but the story line is surprisingly interesting. This isn't about a Unicorn but a criminal by the name of "Unicorn". There's murder, mystery and all the mayhem you can wish for.
The HOGs can be difficult because of their small size and the places they are hidden are usually very dark and dismal. The mini games were unique and quite fun, even though I failed one (no retrys).
The ONLY thing I really disliked about the game is that you have to earn (find or earn in various ways) your hints one at a time and that really hits a nerve for me. So, for that reason alone, I will not purchase this game (although I earned 7 hints by the end of the free demo). I will recommend to anyone who enjoys a little sleuthing, however.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Join Professor Galton and Sir Magnaghten as they explore London’s East End in 1889, and track the legendary Jack the Ripper!
Overall rating
3
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Finding Jack the Ripper
PostedAugust 6, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
There are several games on the BF site relating to Jack the Ripper. They are all better than this one.
The graphics are horrible. Dark and dreary. Don't know about sound as I had it muted.
HOGs were everywhere. That's all this game is. Go from one location to another and do an HOG. Impossible to find many of the items listed because the the scene was, again, very dark brown. The mini games were the only saving grace of this game. Fun and innovative.
This game has no appeal as a mystery or a detective story or anything, really. It has no "umph". No "meat". It just "is". Very sad and disappointing considering the topic.
Obviously, this is not a purchase for me, nor will I recommend it because anyone who would go to play it based on my recommendation would only be wasting their precious time and I don't want to be responsible for that.
If you are looking for a good mystery regarding Jack the Ripper, I'm sure there is one somewhere on the massive BF site.
I don't recommend this game.
The Elven kingdom is in great danger! Can you find the remaining holy shrines to save the kingdom from the Evil Necromancer?
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Can you help restore the Shrine of Compassion?
PostedAugust 5, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Once upon a time, there was a miraculous Shrine of Compassion, guarded by an Elven Queen named Ginerva. Mere humans would come and drink from the Shrine and it would heal sickness, even resurrect the dead. But, the Elven Queen felt too many humans were using it and there would be water left for the faeries. So, she cut them off. But, the Shrine could feel it and didn't like that at all and started to get green and smelly and nasty and called upon another Guard --- a Necromancer. Now, the Shrine was doing evil things and was known as the Shrine of DEATH. The Elven Queen, realizing her mistake, hired the trolls to find a cup of water from each of the remaining Shrines. When these 4 cups were instilled into the Shrine of Death, all would be well again and the Shrine of Compassion would return.
On your travels with the trolls to find these Shrines, you come across areas that need their help terribly. Get water from altars, harvest food from plants, restore farms and much, much more. The head troll (I guess), who is also the Narrator, turns mummies and other beasties into mushrooms so they don't bother the trolls during their building and renovating.
I LOVE THIS GAME! The Narrator gives you specific details about the next level, AND during game play, to help you. I played on "relaxed" mode. You earn flowers based on how well you do and you get to outfit your trolls using flowers as money. How cool is that??!!!
This game is a definite buy for me. How did it ever get by me??? Thank you BF for finally getting my attention. LOL. I recommend everyone, especially if you are new to these building games - perfect for a beginner but good and fun for those who are more experienced.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown
This fin-filled side-scrolling adventure will have you eating your way up the food chain in two exciting gameplay modes.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Just a So-So Fishing Game.
PostedAugust 4, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Nothing magical or fascinating about this game.
You start out controlling a tiny fish who can only eat fish smaller than itself (a picture is shown of what exactly you can eat). But, don't eat anything bigger than yourself or get eaten by anything bigger than yourself.
Eventually, you will eat enough to grow in size and be able to start eating the next size bigger fish (a picture will show you exactly which fish) so now you can eat TWO fishies. And so on and so on and so on. This goes on and on and on. Level after level after level. I think you get it - very repetitious and boring. Except for the bonus level when you try to eat the bugs at the pier and you have to jump out of the water and do belly flops and flips in the air. That was pretty cool. But, then it's back to the mundane.
I got so bored I had to quit before my brain died on me. I will encourage anyone who wants to try this game to just get on with it. Maybe there's a fisherman/woman/person inside you just waiting to get out.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Explore the strange ruins and grand museums of Prague in this intriguing Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Again, no mystery here.
PostedAugust 4, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
As in all the other Mystery City games, the only mystery here is how to find the items in the HOGs (hidden object games) because they are microscopically tiny in a miasma of what seems like hundreds of other items all set in a monochromatic color scheme.
The only saving grace of this game are the mini games, which pop up every so many levels. Jigsaw puzzles, spot the difference, etc. LOVE THEM.
The cartoon graphics are terribly drawn and the writing is illegible. Not to mention that items in the HOGs are misnamed (football for soccer ball, boiler for electric heater).
Not only is this game NOT a purchase for me (free coupon or not) but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because I'd feel guilty that I might have caused someone to waste a good hour of their time.
Very bad game.
I don't recommend this game.
Recover three ancient artifacts that have gone missing by investigating the beautiful city of Cairo.
Overall rating
2
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
No Mystery Here.
PostedAugust 4, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
The only mystery here is how to find the items in the HOGs (hidden object games) because they are microscopically tiny in a miasma of what seems like hundreds of other items all set in a monochromatic color scheme.
The only saving grace of this game are the mini games, which pop up every so many levels. Jigsaw puzzles, spot the difference, etc. LOVE THEM.
I actually practically had my nose up to my computer screen looking for an item even though I had clicked "hint" half a dozen times and STILL couldn't find it.
Not only is this game NOT a purchase for me (free coupon or not) but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because I'd feel guilty that I might have caused someone to waste a good hour of their time.
Very bad game.
I don't recommend this game.
Become a garden master and win the gardening challenge to save Jill's grandparents' home from demolition in this colorful time management game.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Save Your Grandparents' Home!!!!!
PostedAugust 4, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
You need to help save your grandparents' home from the evil, dastardly man who wants $1 million within a short period of time and the ONLY way to get it is to win the town's gardening contest. You, who know nothing about gardening, sets out to learn by becoming employed by a gardening company and then, as you become more confident in your work, enjoin a friend and form your own company. Can you save your grandparents' home? Can you become the gardener you need to be to win that money? Only time and this game will tell.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this game. A building game has to be really special for me to even like it, much less purchase it. I don't know if it was all the pretty flowers and making gardens and parks so beautiful, but I absolutely fell in love with this game and have to have it. Yes, yes, it's timed and I HATE timed games (like time management games) but this game has me so hooked (line and sinker too) and I don't really know why.
You level your way up by upgrading gardens, parks, etc. picking up tools, seeds, building sheds, etc. and planting plants, bushes, etc. and get bonus points by following the special goal (for instance, this client likes their flowers all in the same color groups). The better you do, the more money you make and you upgrade your grandparents' place - which costs a bundle!
If you like flowers, gardens and solving a mystery (oh yeah, there's that too) and don't mind time management games too much, you HAVE to try this game. The free hour demo went by soooooo fast.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Coordination is key to keeping this baby happy. Help move the baby around as he plays games in this creative original.
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
I've NEVER seen my kids do these things.
PostedAugust 4, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
If you have flexibility, dexterity and a whole lot of patience, you should at least try this game. But, I have never see either my kids or any other kid do the things that this little baby is supposed to do WHILE IN A BABY WALKER!
There are 6 strings of baby beads. Each string has 12 little cute baby beads on it. Each bead comprises a level. THAT'S the easy part.
Obviously, there is a baby in a baby walker and you have to maneuver this baby in a walker through many various types of acrobats and miraculous feats to win either first, second or third place - if you care. If you don't at least get 3rd place, you have to replay the level. If you got yourself into a position where you can't finish the level, you have to "escape" out to the main menu and "restart" the level.
To be honest, I thought 1st and 2nd place was an illusion because no matter how fast I finished a level, I only ever got 3rd place. Then, after a boatload of levels, I got a 2nd place. YAY ME! Then, on to a gazillion more levels of 3rd place before another 2nd place hit. Well, not a gazillion but a LOT of levels. Then, when I got totally frustrated, the Universe opened up and graced me with .... ta da .... 1st place!
While this crazy baby in a walker finally frustrated me, I do encourage everyone to give it a try. If for no other reason than to ask yourself - could my kid have ever done that???
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!