CJgold's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:11
- Reviews Submitted:2
- First Review:November 23, 2015
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2015
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CJgold's Review History
Embark on an epic quest to build the greatest structure in the history of mankind, The Great Wall of China.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great Atmosphere and Clever New Features in this Fun TM Game!
PostedDecember 5, 2015
CJgold
fromHouston, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Strategy
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
The original in this series is one of my favorite all-time Time Management games; I have replayed it several times through the years. It was wonderful to see this sequel, and now having completed it, I can say the sequel is a welcome addition to the original. It’s a nice game!
The lovely Asian atmosphere from the first game is intact in the sequel. The graphics beautifully illustrate buildings and scenery, even better than the first game. And I love this music – it is never annoying like many TM games but rather enjoyably Zen, and it sets a tone of mystery while remaining edgy enough to remind you to keep moving quickly. Another nice touch not seen in other TM games is the ability to purchase building upgrades with earned coins from each level, so you have a choice in the order of upgrades. And my favorite new aspect is the Caravan, which allows you to gather and transport some resources to the next level. What a clever idea.
At the same time, however, the ability to transfer resources to the opening of a new level makes the game just a tad too easy for me. I achieved three stars on every level with time to spare. The first game in the series was a bit more challenging, which is why it remains a favorite with me. I imagine it’s hard for developers to strike a perfect balance in terms of difficulty, but if this game had been slightly more challenging it would have become another all-time favorite. I think if I were to play it again, I would skip the Caravan deal, and enter each new level empty of resources, just to raise the challenge bar a bit.
I still give it five stars because it’s fun, lovely to look at and listen to, and they introduced some clever new features, which adds up to a win for me. Hope you enjoy it, too! :)
I recommend this game!
Online dating has got Dracula in a bind! Can he escape?
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
Excellent Game if You Don't Care About Getting 3 Stars
PostedNovember 23, 2015
CJgold
fromHouston, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Strategy
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
As a time management game junkie, I can say the developers did a great job with design, graphics, sound, and overall fun. The color scheme is rich with appealing and interesting graphics. The suavely sinister voice given to Dracula is excellent - it sounds like the actor Sam Neill played the part - and the other characters are amusing as well. The story line is fresh and charming, exceeding the fun brought by story line in most TM games.
Having sung the praises, I agree with other reviewers that this game - starting about a third of the way through - does not give enough time to get three stars. I have played through completion practically every TM game Big Fish offers, and even if I have to repeat levels a couple of times I can usually get three stars on all. Not true for this game - I find it literally impossible, a first for me. For me, in TM games I want three stars on every level, so I could only give this otherwise wonderful game a four-star rating.
If you don't care about getting three stars on levels and you enjoy TM games, you will probably really like this nifty game. I'd love to know if anyone is able to get three stars all the way through! :)
I recommend this game!