gemom's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:263
- Reviews Submitted:19
- First Review:November 28, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 19, 2023
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Azada: Elementa Collector's Edition
Azada’s saga continues when its precious elements are stolen!
Overall rating
2
/
5
8 of 18 found this review helpful
Very disappointing...
PostedMarch 8, 2013
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
All I can say is that I agree with the other reviewers. Nothing like the other Azada games which I really liked. Didn't last 20 minutes. Perhaps if you haven't played the other Azada, you might like it...
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope
Your favorite professor summons you to the island of Castle Rock. He wants you to find the philosopher's stone and save the world!
Overall rating
5
/
5
24 of 31 found this review helpful
Well worth it!
PostedJuly 1, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a truly enjoyable game. Lasts a good long while. Although there is no map, it is easy to get around in. The hints can sometimes be useless, sending you to places where you don't have all you need.
I really enjoyed the background music and the voiceovers are pretty good as well. Liked the transition from live action to animated, thought that was done very nicely. Not as dark and gloomy a story as usual and that was a nice change, although don't get me wrong...it isn't a nice little fairy tale either. The hidden object scenes were nicely done and well lighted (I see that as a common thread through these reviews), and the mini-games are well varied--a few ones that everyone has and a few new ones. Overall--I liked it quite a bit!
I really enjoyed the background music and the voiceovers are pretty good as well. Liked the transition from live action to animated, thought that was done very nicely. Not as dark and gloomy a story as usual and that was a nice change, although don't get me wrong...it isn't a nice little fairy tale either. The hidden object scenes were nicely done and well lighted (I see that as a common thread through these reviews), and the mini-games are well varied--a few ones that everyone has and a few new ones. Overall--I liked it quite a bit!
I recommend this game!
Empress of the Deep 2: Song of the Blue Whale
Help Anna find her way to the mystical floating cloud city, seek out the Children of Light and save them from the Evil Empress!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Great game with a wonderful storyline.
PostedJune 27, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really enjoyed this game. Didn't see it the first time around...bought it on sale and wow--really worth that price! Great story line...beautiful graphics, great VO. Mini-games were a little easy, but that's ok. The map wasn't quite as helpful as usual, but that didn't detract either. Really liked the music and the etheral feeling of this game. Good job developers! Highly recommend this--especially at this price!
I recommend this game!
Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen
Save your brother and try to solve the mystery behind the silver screen in Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen, a thrilling game set in the 1950's!
Overall rating
5
/
5
17 of 19 found this review helpful
Well worth it!
PostedJune 25, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen
(126)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is probably one of my favorite games so far. Well worth the price.
The graphics are great. As one reviewer put it, it was great to go between the live action and the animation. The voices were good. The story line a little bit different from the usual, not quite so dark. Visually it was pretty good. Nothing too dark so you couldn't see things. The mini games/puzzles were a little bit different from the norm also. I found the map very helpful in the way it is labeled. The game isn't laid out so that you know exactly what to do, you have to think just a little, but don't have to remember lots of things because of the way the map is interactive.
This one lasts a good long time...
I even enjoyed the credits!
The graphics are great. As one reviewer put it, it was great to go between the live action and the animation. The voices were good. The story line a little bit different from the usual, not quite so dark. Visually it was pretty good. Nothing too dark so you couldn't see things. The mini games/puzzles were a little bit different from the norm also. I found the map very helpful in the way it is labeled. The game isn't laid out so that you know exactly what to do, you have to think just a little, but don't have to remember lots of things because of the way the map is interactive.
This one lasts a good long time...
I even enjoyed the credits!
I recommend this game!
All My Gods
Lead Saturn's son to the top of the Pantheon and help him become a mighty god in All My Gods! Use divine powers to change the life of Romans!
Overall rating
5
/
5
96 of 116 found this review helpful
Be careful! I found this one addicting~
PostedFebruary 29, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is not a timed game, so there is no pressure to beat a clock. The graphics are good, music ok, length of game pretty good. I agree with some of the other reviews listed here about the down sides--having to scroll on the map was maddening, and some times it is not clear how to increase things (like science points or mana), but once you figure those out, it is great fun. For those out there having trouble replacing mana-the secret is in your shrines and temples. Have a great time with this. It was a nice change.
I recommend this game!
Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini Deluxe
When Houdini’s promises of contact from beyond go unkept, his wife comes to you in a final plea to unravel his mysterious passing.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great game!
PostedFebruary 8, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I really enjoyed this one...another good Midnight Mystery. Enjoyed just about everything on this one-graphics, story, music, challenge level, puzzels, hidden object parts. I really liked having the ease of accessing the guide, although I only used it once. I have an older computer and having to go to a separate window is difficult for me. I would like to see more "deluxe" editions from Big Fish. Thanks guys!
I recommend this game!
Royal Envoy 2 Collector's Edition
The King turns once more to you, his trusted city planner, to save the faraway land of Middleshire in Royal Envoy 2!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Sorry to disagree...
PostedJanuary 18, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I REALLY liked the first one. It was different from the most recent type of TM games and almost everything I liked about the first one has been changed in the second one. :-(
I liked the split-second decisions you had to make at the market, needing to keep your eye on the bank, not having to worry about collecting wood or food. This now plays more like Roads of Rome...disappointed. But, this is still fun, just not as different anymore.
I liked the split-second decisions you had to make at the market, needing to keep your eye on the bank, not having to worry about collecting wood or food. This now plays more like Roads of Rome...disappointed. But, this is still fun, just not as different anymore.
I recommend this game!
The Golden Years: Way Out West
Use your business savvy to tame the Wild West in The Golden Years: Way Out West, a charming Strategy game!
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
This one is addictive!
PostedJanuary 13, 2012
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
This has turned out to be one of my favorite games. I find myself spending way too much time playing. It isn't too easy or too hard...
XIII - Lost Identity
Help XIII find his true identity in this mysterious Adventure game! With a host of enemies and danger at every turn, XIII needs your help!
Overall rating
1
/
5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Awful!
PostedNovember 28, 2011
gemom
fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Don't waste any time on this one...slow, boring, poor graphics...
I don't recommend this game.