beckins's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:796
- Reviews Submitted:43
- First Review:March 6, 2013
- Most Recent Review:February 24, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Set off on an unforgettable camping adventure in Caravan Quest: Discover America !
Overall rating
2
/
5
Too many mislabeled items
PostedFebruary 24, 2025
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
This is a hidden object game, and just a hidden object game. No puzzles, no hidden scenes. There are four scenes per chapter and four game modes per scene. You get one star per completed scene. You need seven stars to unlock the next chapter. You will definitely need the magnifying glass for some tiny objects. There was one that, after using a hint, I still used the magnifying glass to actually see the item. But the biggest "boo" goes to mislabeled items. A satellite dish is not a satellite. A pickaxe is not a garden hoe. Scissors are not a straight razor. And that was just the first chapter and two of those were in the first scene!! In one lakeside scene, you have to find a paddle and, here's a hint, it isn't any of the numerous paddles that characters are holding/using. The game was boring and frustrating for me. I love travel games but I am skipping this holiday all together. As always, try it for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Find differences and much more in this delightfully challenging game!
Overall rating
1
/
5
Over and over
PostedMay 7, 2024
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
The same thing, over and over. Spot the Difference. Mixed things up a bit by have a variety of 2, 3 or 4 photos. Just not fun playing the same thing again and again. But it is only fair to say that Spot the Difference is my least favorite game, even with a few hidden puzzles thrown in. I do have to recommend this game though if this is your favorite game to play. A no for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Rangers run the amazing Pinecreek Hills National Park!
Overall rating
5
/
5
It's here!
PostedMay 2, 2024
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Finally a new Park Ranger game!! Could not wait to download, play the entire trial, purchase, activate, and go back to the game. I made myself stop playing so there will still be some left for tomorrow and the next day. Lots of puzzles which I love! Always enjoy putting the maps together and finding those tricky recyclables. This version feels fresh and new with some great additions to the park. Thank you for yet another great Vacation Adventure!!
I recommend this game!
Dive into “World Wonders: Hidden Secrets,” a Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure through history’s greatest civilizations!
Overall rating
1
/
5
Just awful...
PostedApril 30, 2024
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
In addition to all the faults listed by other players (unknown names of items, no hiding so just pasting, etc), the jigsaw puzzle pieces will lock into place if you drop them on the screen anywhere NEAR the correct spot (they will actually visibly shift over to the right spot). And I really am not a fan of coloring pages but if you get about 3/4 of the highlighted section colored in and let go of the brush, BOOM...the rest of that color is filled in for you (a gratefully quick finish). Just too many issues, glitches and just bad overall to even recommend the trial.
I don't recommend this game.
Go on an adventure to uncover hidden objects in charming locations around the world!
Overall rating
2
/
5
Just not good enough
PostedApril 21, 2024
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I gave this game the full hour of demo but at the end, I was just glad it was over. Items are placed all over the "surface" of the scene with no integration at all. And with scenes that are clean but uncluttered, there was no place to hide things. Far more detail (and clear visuals) would have been of great benefit to this game.
And I have to add....to cbtx: at the bottom of your review you stated that people who review other peoples' reviews without writing a review themselves are shallow. That would be you cbtx. You take great delight in insulting the players who like this style of game, and the developers for creating games that just aren't good enough for you. Maybe, since we all know your opinion of this style of game, next time keep your opinion to yourself.
And I have to add....to cbtx: at the bottom of your review you stated that people who review other peoples' reviews without writing a review themselves are shallow. That would be you cbtx. You take great delight in insulting the players who like this style of game, and the developers for creating games that just aren't good enough for you. Maybe, since we all know your opinion of this style of game, next time keep your opinion to yourself.
Unearth nature’s bounty in this fun and relaxing hidden-object experience!
Overall rating
2
/
5
Should not have been released like this...
PostedMarch 19, 2024
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
What a disappointment this game is. So many errors/glitches that it never should have made it to a release date, and they all appear AFTER the trial is over. There are morphing items that cannot be picked up; there are completed lists but still another item to find (click all over the screen until you click on something whose name never appeared on the list); in the Panna level, there is the usual list at the bottom but NO PICTURE!!! I gave it an excellent on Challenge because, well...yes, it is very challenging to play a game with no pictures or missing list items!!! Everyone who bought this game should get their money back, especially at a Collector's Edition price. What a rip off!
I don't recommend this game.
Get ready for a big break with this large and bright game that includes multiple levels of complexity!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Yes! Yes! Yes!
PostedJanuary 29, 2024
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
A great way to start the week! Similar to ClearIt (which I have every one of and have played them all multiple times), this is a marble shooter with an outer supply of colored marbles and an inner board of marbles to clear. There are multiple levels to beat and with over 300 levels, there is lots of play time. There are good helpers (bombs, line clearers etc.) and bad ones (barrels that block but can be moved and some immovable blocks). Tip: the big green arrow in the top right corner gives you the win by skipping the level. If you love ClearIt style games, this is for you! Enjoy!!
I recommend this game!
Take a trip to see the inspiring sights of Brazil!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Off to Brazil!
PostedSeptember 19, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I quite enjoy these travel games and was happy to see a new "series." There are lots of extra objects to find and the racoon now wears a shirt! I found that some of the items needed the magnifier to find them which is fine (although the magnifier was a bit blurry to see with). As for the hints, I will only use a hint for the very last object to find on all the games I play so I cannot say anything about the hint recharge time (and yes, I have spent lots of time looking for that 2nd last object too!). This game looks like it will take quite a while to finish which is also fine as I like to have 2 or 3 games on the go at once. This game is a buy for me as the HO games with the huge stories are too much as I often lose interest before finishing the game. Enjoy Brazil!!
I recommend this game!
Breathe life back into Turtle Bay!
Overall rating
5
/
5
What a wonderful surprise...
PostedSeptember 14, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I suspect my face lit up like Christmas when I saw this latest Twistingo game!! This really is one of my top replay games (I have played the preceding ones at least 3x each). Somehow the developer has managed to make the graphics even better and the speaking characters are very well done. While the story and games are pretty much a repeat of the previous games, the beautiful artwork/graphics make this game a real pleasure to play. I suspect I would pay good money if some of the items in the game were up for sale in my world!! I like the variety of the different levels and I am not sure of which level is up next but can't way to play it once I have seen it. I knew it was a buy for me immediately but played the full trial just in case there were any issues/glitches. None! As always, everyone should try the game for themselves. If you love the series, you will love this version; if you haven't played any Twistingo, this will be a good one to start with; and if you are one of the folks who seem to be happy to complain about games that are "repeats" by lazy developers, I am sure something else will come along for you very soon. Enjoy!!
I recommend this game!
If you love travel, adventure, and hidden-objects, this is the game for you!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Too bad, so sad...
PostedSeptember 12, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Excited to see this game today but after the trial, it's a no for me. There are too many Spot the Difference!! That is my least favorite "bonus game" (because so many developers use them) and this edition is full of them. How about a Match 3, or Hangman, or jigsaw puzzle with unique piece designs, or anything but more Spot the Difference? So many games are now using that as a filler that they must be easy to put together and it is just plain lazy. Love the Sudoku and the extra items to find in each level but I am not going to spend any more money on CE's that are overloaded with Spot the Difference (and with BFG's price increase with the new format it is definitely more money!!) It's a no for me but I may be back if the next game in the series includes more variety in the bonus games. Maybe...
I recommend this game!