JessF's Profile
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- Average Rating:2.8
- Helpful Votes:527
- Reviews Submitted:67
- First Review:June 12, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 12, 2023
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Can you rescue a child with magical powers in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Play the Original if You Have It
PostedNovember 14, 2021
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was quite disappointed. It was very beautiful, but so was the old one. One reviewer said it was not for beginners. I actually thought it was fairly easy. I finished the trial in 31 minutes and only used a couple of hints. But it did make me think about playing the original.
If you never played the previous version, then you will probably love this.
If you never played the previous version, then you will probably love this.
I recommend this game!
Lead a group of scientists through amazing word adventures while using your wits and vocabulary to survive the blistering sun!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Apparently Only Men Play Wordgames!
PostedJanuary 21, 2021
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
1
/
5
There is no female avatar but there are 3 cartoonish white men to choose from. A huge oversight by the developers! Better to put your name in.
That said - the game is refreshingly different - though I wish there were some instructions since it is hard to figure out how to get some of the hints to refill.
And I do agree this is aimed at Americans. Fishies from international waters might find it quite difficult.
That said - the game is refreshingly different - though I wish there were some instructions since it is hard to figure out how to get some of the hints to refill.
And I do agree this is aimed at Americans. Fishies from international waters might find it quite difficult.
I recommend this game!
Follow our magnificent Helper robot in his latest mosaic puzzle adventure and help him make sure the letters are delivered to Santa on time!
Overall rating
2
/
5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
New Year? This was Christmas Themed!
PostedJanuary 16, 2021
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I own all the rainbow mosaic games. I found this one more difficult than the previous ones, but helper is getting old.
There is one big difference between this game and the rest.
In the other games, you could make one mistake and still get credit for a 'perfect' game. Now one mistake counts against you.
Unless the next game is the next in the Detective series, I will not be buying it.
There is one big difference between this game and the rest.
In the other games, you could make one mistake and still get credit for a 'perfect' game. Now one mistake counts against you.
Unless the next game is the next in the Detective series, I will not be buying it.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve nonograms and help the Robot Helper prevent the invasion of evil forces!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Shame They Missed Halloween
PostedNovember 10, 2020
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Would have been a good game for Halloween. Why so late?
Plus Side - Nothing different from any other Robot Helper game but a good way to pass the time. Puzzles do seem to be based on logic.
Minus Side - Music was really terrible. Story was boring and confusing with far too much reading.
For those who stress over getting all the awards:
Don't 'buy' anything until you have the award for coins.
You can replay the HOGs as many times as you want and rack up the coins.
Don't 'buy' anything until you have the award for coins.
You can replay the HOGs as many times as you want and rack up the coins.
I recommend this game!
A famous city detective is called to the country to solve the case of the stolen necklace!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
OK Family Game
PostedOctober 13, 2020
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This was exactly what I expected. Old school point and click HOG. Bright and colorful but rather boring. Some items were quite cleverly hidden. There is a story, but if I want to read full pages, I would rather read a book.
I did not run across any items that did not match the description - the key looked exactly like a key.
I have simply come to expect more from BFG. I strongly suggest you test before buying.
I did not run across any items that did not match the description - the key looked exactly like a key.
I have simply come to expect more from BFG. I strongly suggest you test before buying.
Join the penguins on a new magical mosaic journey!
Overall rating
3
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Time to retire the penguins..
PostedSeptember 30, 2020
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I have (I think) all these games. I only got this one because I had to use a free game coupon and there was nothing else I wanted.
It is no different than the others - even the introduction to each level uses exactly the same words.
It is no different than the others - even the introduction to each level uses exactly the same words.
On the plus side - it is logic based. At no time did I have to use a hint to solve a dilemma. Would be good for a beginner
However - all puzzles were quite easy to the point of being boring. There are way better mosaic games available - think rainbow.
I don't recommend this game.
Find clues, interrogate suspects, complete solitaire puzzles and find hidden clues to solve a murder mystery!
Overall rating
2
/
5
30 of 40 found this review helpful
Solitaire should not mean HOGs and Mahjong
PostedJune 3, 2020
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I got though most of the free hour. I cannot come up with much good to say except graphics were clear and movement was smooth.
I do not want to play bad HOGS (think Clutter) or Mahjong with poorly designed tiles when playing solitaire. Nor do I want to 'assemble' a clue by simply turning puzzle pieces - at least there could be a challenge. I also resent being forced to replay a solitaire board till it is cleared. Getting down to 1 or 2 tiles after multiple tries s/b enough.
There are loads of much better solitaire games on BFG. I own and replay many.
I do not want to play bad HOGS (think Clutter) or Mahjong with poorly designed tiles when playing solitaire. Nor do I want to 'assemble' a clue by simply turning puzzle pieces - at least there could be a challenge. I also resent being forced to replay a solitaire board till it is cleared. Getting down to 1 or 2 tiles after multiple tries s/b enough.
There are loads of much better solitaire games on BFG. I own and replay many.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you find Gulliver and escape Lilliputia in time?
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Very short with no ending
PostedJune 2, 2020
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I was very disappointed. I love games based on books and this started out very well.
The graphics were great.
The HOGs were mostly very easy.
The puzzles were either extremely simple or had such confusing directions they were not worth struggling with.
Both the basic game and bonus game were way too short and ended abruptly without resolution.
Don't waste your money.
The graphics were great.
The HOGs were mostly very easy.
The puzzles were either extremely simple or had such confusing directions they were not worth struggling with.
Both the basic game and bonus game were way too short and ended abruptly without resolution.
Don't waste your money.
I don't recommend this game.
A thrilling match-3 adventure where you need to escape an eerie labyrinth and determine if this is real or a nightmare.
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
On the Fence - To Buy or Not To Buy
PostedJune 26, 2017
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Not sure about this one. The pros and cons just about balance each other out.
Pros:
Wonderful, smooth movement.
You can make matches while stones are dropping.
Good playing choices - Casual, timed or limited moves
Decent graphics
Wonderful, smooth movement.
You can make matches while stones are dropping.
Good playing choices - Casual, timed or limited moves
Decent graphics
Cons:
Every board has to be 'loaded'.
Story is told by conversation between 2 characters. That's OK, but you had to click in two different places to move the story along.
I did not care for the characters. Why are all women portrayed wearing low-cut bustiers?
Every board has to be 'loaded'.
Story is told by conversation between 2 characters. That's OK, but you had to click in two different places to move the story along.
I did not care for the characters. Why are all women portrayed wearing low-cut bustiers?
I played on Casual - so I have no idea how difficult it will get.
I have not decided whether to use a coupon or not. I suppose I could skip the dialog thus avoiding the characters.
As always - try it for yourself.
I recommend this game!
He can’t be stopped. And he’s digging your grave!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Something a Little Different
PostedJune 5, 2017
JessF
fromCT USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really enjoyed this. The story line was different and some of the HOGS had a twist I have not seen.
However, I found the bonus game very, very short.
However, I found the bonus game very, very short.