puzzlegrandma's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:172
- Reviews Submitted:25
- First Review:February 2, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 11, 2024
- Featured reviews0
Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen
Unearth sinister secrets in an ancient Egyptian tomb!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
The ultimate talkfest
PostedMay 25, 2013
puzzlegrandma
fromPortland, Oregon
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
One of the more interesting ND games. Unfortunately the endless dialogues, which cannot be skipped and are needed to progress in the game sometimes are tiresome. This game is in some respect quite educational, but without a hint button that actually gives a hint a very ardent game to go through. There is no real journal kept, so you have to write down a lot. I have played all ND games, but I really grow tired of them.
I don't recommend this game.
European Mystery: Scent of Desire Collector’s Edition
Several young women have gone missing in Paris. Now only you can stop a maniac’s murderous trail of fragrance and deception!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Total fun
PostedMarch 28, 2013
puzzlegrandma
fromPortland, Oregon
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was just a great and entertaining game. Made it through without the help button, so not too challenging. The hidden object games are fair and not too challenging even for older eyes. Liked the story line and the beautiful environments.
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: Paris
Romantic Paris awaits you on your next Big City Adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Missing Improvements
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
puzzlegrandma
fromPortland, Oregon
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I played all the BCAs. London was a little more challenging and there was hope that the new Paris Big City adventure would pick up on it. Unfortunately this is not the case. Paris is such an interesting city, so why going back to the same old HOS scenes? The designers could not find new photos? Some of the objects were so well hidden it was impossible to find them. Anyone out there who could do the game without a hint? The puzzles between the scenes are repetitive and boring after a while. This game series needs serious improvements.
I don't recommend this game.
Grim Tales: The Legacy
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Howling fun
PostedMarch 3, 2012
puzzlegrandma
fromSan Diego, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This was a great game. Great story line, plenty of puzzles, some are quite challenging and great visuals and sound. For a non Collectors game, this was fabulous.
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: London Story
Fitzpatrick McGovern is long gone, but his mysterious lost legacy is still out there! Find it in Big City Adventure: London Story!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Real fun playing it
PostedFebruary 2, 2012
puzzlegrandma
fromSan Diego, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
This HO game was fun to play. I liked the little informative hints about London and specific locations. The tasks were not too challenging and thank you for finally issuing a HO game were you did not need to find objects in dark and hardly visible places. Hoping the other Big City Adventure games were similar (Vancouver) I was very disappointed. Not even close to London Story.
I recommend this game!