0Jade's Profile
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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:4,292
- Reviews Submitted:114
- First Review:February 9, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2025
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Help Santa prepare for the most wonderful time of the year!
Overall rating
4
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5
19 of 32 found this review helpful
Not new
PostedDecember 19, 2020
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I downloaded and installed the game and it told me that my "NEW" game trial had already expired. Guess it's not so new after all - what's up with that? I do remember liking it though.
I recommend this game!
Make matches, find objects, solve puzzles, climb the Tower of God in this innovative Match 3!
Overall rating
4
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5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
Calm match 3
PostedDecember 3, 2019
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I get what people are saying about the game title - I think they could have offered up something else, but that being said, be sure to read all of the tutorials. Without them, the game would make no sense.
It's basically a match three with typical obstacles presented in an original way. For each level of the tower you beat, you move up one level of what I'll call the "tower of babel" to keep with their theme. I was able to play to level 20 before the one hour demo timed out. In that time I was also able to see that there are match tiles, sliders, jigsaws and other games mixed in as a reward every few levels. Overall, it was a decent game that I would buy on a sale day. Yes, there is a relaxed up to challenging mode - I had a nice evening of it.
I recommend this game!
Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt hands the crown to you: Guide your people from their first steps in a small village to a massive medieval metropolis!
Overall rating
3
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5
16 of 16 found this review helpful
Let's see if this helps
PostedOctober 23, 2019
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
It takes people to accomplish anything in the game, but you have to build homes to have people. If you see zzz's over a house, no one is working there - you need more people. The faster you do the quests, the faster the game goes, but without enough people... get the idea? Oh, and right-clicking on buildings is a fast way to hire(+)/fire(-) and see your people. At the beginning of the game, take from one building to use in another until you get your feet under you.
That said, the game does move slowly, but has the potential to be a good sim-like game as said before, but by the time you figure out what the problems are, your demo is over. I was able to build a couple of fire towers, a windmill and bakery. If you don't get that far, your people will starve, so just know that your first quests are at least 1 of each in order to get started. Don't build anything until you are prompted, and don't start until you are ready (if the game will let you wait). Quests get you money and prestige, prestige will let you quickly build.
My guess is, as the game moves along, you will have more and more to keep track of, because there were features where you could zoom in on the working characters, hire/fire, increase happiness, develop an army, do research to improve technology, farming, etc.
The premise of the story is that you've been kicked out of your kingdom for some unfortunate event that was apparently not your fault, and I'm speculating you are going to be blackmailed by a character in the future based on the dialog I saw - so there is a game going on.
Now that I've written this I realize that it is a bit upside down, but after playing the game, you'll understand. Try it!
I recommend this game!
Test your detective skills by finding cleverly hidden items inside incredible scenes.
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Old Timey HOP
PostedSeptember 1, 2019
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
For those who just like to find stuff - otherwise, pass. It is screen after screen of stuff to find. Easy at first, but gets smaller and more faded as time goes by. You can earn up to three stars for speed, which is easy at first you can replay as many times as you like.
There are limited hints available and bonuses eventually.
Options are Sound, music and Full Screen.
18 Achievements are for finding a set number of objects, using the hints or bonuses a set number of times (apparently encouraged), length of time you have been playing and number of days in a row you have played.
Redeeming quality to me was the storyline about an inheritance. You get a piece of the story between each puzzle.
Might be something fun for the family to do together after thanksgiving dinner or something.
I'll pass, but you might like it. My description is pretty spot on.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a dangerous band of criminals from destroying the city?
Overall rating
5
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5
35 of 39 found this review helpful
Great Sequel!
PostedJuly 20, 2019
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I would have given this at least four stars or more, but the two star review was so unfair I made sure to throw in an extra star to balance things out. At the very least, if adventure games are not your thing, then either don't review it, or just go with three stars so as not to cause other players to bypass this wonderful story.
If you have played the previous games in this series, then it's right up there with those, and continues the story. It's an adventure game, with some hidden object games tossed in. Yes, there's dialog, but not too much, there is a bit of going from room to room to find items to use to achieve your objective, but it makes perfect sense with the story. The music? Well its moody to go along with the danger theme.
All the other elements are there, collection objects and morphing objects to find, transporting map, and customizable difficulties. The puzzles are not a stretch, but they are very entertaining.
I thoroughly enjoyed the demo and I plan on adding this game to my collection. Don't let the naysayers who only like HOPS cause you to miss out on this gem.
I recommend this game!
Put your game hat on and embark on an adventure trip to London!
Overall rating
3
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5
11 of 18 found this review helpful
Are you a finder?
PostedJune 29, 2019
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This game is about finding stuff - just finding stuff. Yes, between each find stuff game is a mahjong or a puzzle, but if you want more than a seek and find, this is not the game for you.
That said, if you do like to find hidden objects, then there are all kinds of things to find. Not too sure about the instructions as there was no tutorial, so I'm not even sure if I was finding everything I needed to find, or if there was more to find, but oh well. Some of the stuff is well hidden. Once you complete a level, there is no indication of completion, you can just play the same level over and over until I guess you find everything.
As you can tell, not my cup of tea, but hidden object people may believe that this is just the ticket - try it.
I don't recommend this game.
It's Christmas time and the Queen decided to celebrate!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Match 3 - build garden
PostedDecember 26, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
If you have ever played Queen's Garden games before such as Sakura Season, you know the routine, but now there are a few new twists. Now go and have some fun.
For the rest of you, it is a Match 3 games with a Christmas Theme with options for Times, Relaxed (No Time), and Piece of Cake (No Time, No Weed Growth). It has calming music, tasks to accomplish for coins, and as you accumulate coins, you can slowly build a Japanese garden. Complete with flowers, tree, and man-made objects like benches and candy canes.
Game Options: Full screen, Show Hints, Zoom with mouse wheel, Custom Cursor, Show Help, and also SFX and music Volume.
Match 3 challenges:
Gold tiles, earth blocks, special jewels, D\daisies that grow when you find a seed, presents to release, a shuffle button, bombs, power tokens (vertical and horizontal), bonus for a T or L shape, boxes, chains, quartz tiles that require 4 matches, snowflakes that explode and freeze tiles, vines, weeds that grow, rocks you have to drop to the bottom, angry Kabuki mask that bursts after so many matches, protected dynamite belts, a crown token which rewards with 500 coins and more, Sledge hammers to be dropped, roots that grow with matches, special Santa fly-by's with gifts not to mention other drama such as Rudolf being sick and you needing to find special herbs to cure him.
Overall, a calm form of entertainment or a mad free for all - stuff for all to like.
Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a dangerous stalker’s sinister plan in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
106 of 120 found this review helpful
Modern Adventure Story
PostedDecember 15, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Good job with this one, definitely worth a try. Very good storyline with many puzzles and a moderate number of interactive HOPs. More the for adventure gamer in you than the pure "let me just find stuff" people. Revisiting places does happen, but it makes sense in the game. They are usually kept to 2-3 places at a time. There are ghost statues to find, morphing objects, there is also a teleporting map. Audio visuals are well done; music appropriate. Word of warming - this is not a subject matter for children or sensitive people. It involves psychosis and disturbing murder methods. Puzzles are fairly easy, but fun - other than the subject matter, a nice pastime. Definitely worth the play.
I recommend this game!
Police inspector Linda Jones returns to her hometown to solve the mystery of her missing best friend in this hidden object detective game!
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Just find stuff
PostedNovember 6, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
If all you like is finding stuff, you could like this game. It does not have a relax mode, but if you run out of time, no harm, no foul, just fewer points.. You repeat many of the scenes, but you'll be finding things you have found before plus additional items. Some are quite tricky. You can zoom in and out for those playing on a device, so that's nice, and they are fairly generous (at least in the beginning) with hints. Storyline shows up comic book style in call out boxes, and between each scene is a tiny bit more of the story about your friend not showing up to meet you. I never turn off the music it games and it never bothers me. This music was so repetitive, it became annoying. I'm not gonna do it, but you might enjoy. Give it a try.
I recommend this game!
Can you catch the kidnapper in time to save your brother?
Overall rating
4
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5
69 of 79 found this review helpful
Adventure Tracking
PostedOctober 27, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Since the first review, although negative, thoroughly covered the details of the game, I'll just say, I disagree with their assessment of the game and the comments that it was old-school.. The developers did there best to come up with a different storyline than most. Adventure gamers should enjoy it; hidden object people not as much, as it's more figuring out how things work together than it is about finding hidden objects. I thought of it as many small games sewn together into a common storyline that makes up the larger game. I was disappointed when my demo time was up - I did want to continue on. Try it.
I recommend this game!