boogienites's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:1,083
- Reviews Submitted:114
- First Review:November 23, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 31, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Help King Arthur's heroes win the ultimate pirate regatta and escape the island!
Overall rating
4
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5
Absolutely love New Yankee ... but ...
PostedAugust 31, 2025
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
After finally having the initial error problem resolved, have truly enjoyed this release!! The challenge is just right, not easy and requiring additional attempts to get 3 stars on some levels, but doable.
That said, I only give 4 stars as I have now reached level 45 and no matter what, I cannot destroy the Captain Ghost. I have everything necessary to do that, but the game will not allow defeating the ghost. Have all the necessary food/gold and the sword. Nothing happens when I try to destroy the ghost. Therefore, I cannot move forward in the game.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I recommend this game!
The ultimate sci-fi blockbuster has spiraled into an uncontrollable real-life crisis.
Overall rating
2
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5
Ridiculously difficult!!!
PostedAugust 11, 2025
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Rescue Team has always been one of my favorite time management games, so I was excited when this one came out. I always play the hard mode because I like a challenge. I don't care if it takes me several attempts to reach 3 stars.
That said, this release is absolutely ridiculous in its difficulty!!! The strategy guide is, for the most part, worthless!!!
Level 40 is impossible to achieve 3 stars. I tried following the guide which was no help whatsoever. I then attempted several, numerous other strategies on my own. Can't be done!!
I accepted 2 stars and moved on to level 41. Same result! Impossible to achieve 3 stars no matter what strategy is attempted.
I am so disappointed that this series has taken the fun away. As I stated earlier, I don't mind having to play a level numerous times but when it gets to the point of 15 to 20 attempts, there is no longer any fun in trying anymore.
I won't be as excited to see a new release of this series knowing that the developer feels it is more important to frustrate users than to make a challenging game that requires strategy yet allows the ability to reach 3 stars.
I don't recommend this game!
I don't recommend this game.
A vibrant coloring game that will have you reaching for a brush!
Overall rating
3
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5
Not as good as previous releases
PostedJune 17, 2025
I usually love Art by Numbers but this and the last release were not as colorful or as bright as those before these last two. This release is a disappointment not only because the pictures/colors are not as vibrant as before, but the pictures themselves are, well, boring.
I hope the developer improved releases after this one (I believe there are almost 60 releases).
I still enjoy doing the pictures as it is relaxing. Just hoping for more vibrant pictures in future releases.
I recommend this game!
A vibrant coloring game that will have you reaching for a brush!
Overall rating
4
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5
Love Art by Numbers, but...
PostedMay 1, 2025
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I have all 25 releases and love them as I use them as a form of relaxation. No time limit, no puzzles to solve, no hidden objects, just a time of relaxing to complete pretty pictures/images.
The only complaint and why I didn't give 5 stars is the colors are not as vibrant as they are on previous releases. Maybe it is just me, but the colors don't "pop" as before. Or, maybe my computer is too old...hahaha!
In any event, I still enjoyed this release and look forward to the next release.
I recommend this game!
Join John, Mary and friends in this thrilling adventure and right Merlin’s wrongs!
Overall rating
4
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5
One of my favorite TM, but .....
PostedMarch 13, 2025
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I was really happy to see this release (and still am, to a point). I always play expert or hard mode because I love the challenge to try and obtain 3 stars. Up until level 29, I was truly challenged and found I had to replay several levels more than once to obtain the 3 stars. Then came level 29 and 30. Seriously?? I don't care how many times I try, how many different strategies, I contend there is no way to obtain 3 stars under the expert/hard level.
The strategy guide was no help, if anything, it made it even more impossible to reach 3 stars. I love TM games, but when I have to give up because there is no way to beat the clock, the game loses it luster.
I have always given New Yankee 5 stars but cannot on this release. I love a challenge but this is ridiculous! Maybe someone can give me advise on how they got 3 stars on those two levels. If so, I'll change my rating.
If you don't care about getting 3 stars, then you will love the game. I still like it and recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Serve up meals and investigate a poisoning in this culinary mystery!
Overall rating
5
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5
Delicious is back!
PostedFebruary 11, 2025
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I always read the reviews before purchasing a game. When this release first came out, I read a review that said it was too easy. Seriously?? Obviously, they didn't make it to the billiard room or the garden. I struggled through many attempts to get 3 stars and the diamonds. I am happy I believed the other reviews and purchased this game!
I love the challenge to this game. Yes, it can be frustrating, but it is worth it once you have the satisfaction of finally beating the level.
If you liked the earlier versions of the series, I content you will like this one as well.
Complete striking works of art and let your creativity shine!
Overall rating
5
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5
Finally!!! What took so long?
PostedFebruary 11, 2025
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
I love Art by Numbers, have since the beginning. After playing time management or HOG, I find these releases relaxing at the end of the day. No, there is no challenge (except finding the minute spaces hidden in the most unlikely places). Sometimes, I will need to enlarge the screen quite a bit to find them, sometimes I just use the hint. Depends on my mood and how tired I am.
Anyway, I was really happy to see this release of Art by Numbers. The developer is already up to release 58. Not sure why BFG is so far behind, but hopefully, more releases will be forthcoming soon.
I recommend this game!
Never underestimate an angry elf!
Overall rating
1
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5
Impossible to get 3 stars!!!
PostedSeptember 9, 2024
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
I am pretty good with time management games. This game is challenging for sure. Made it all the way to level 30 with 3 stars on each previous levels, and that is when the frustration started.
There is no way anyone could get 3 stars on this level, I don't care what they do. I even played it in "normal" mode. IMPOSSIBLE! So, I just moved on to level 31 and 32 (got 3 stars on each).
On to level 33. Here we go again! No way to get 3 stars but cannot progress any further into the game!!
I was actually enjoying this game and thought I would go back and buy previous versions. Not on a bet would I do that now. Nor will I pay for future versions.
I am reluctantly starting to agree previous posters in this game and other games about the bugs that get through on games from BFG. Oh, BFG will give you a credit points but not that cover the original cost of a collector's edition.
Can you say RIP OFF???!!!
I don't recommend this game.
Story-driven time management amidst a candy rebellion.
Overall rating
2
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5
Loved until Level 48
PostedAugust 23, 2024
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I was really enjoying this game, and the level of challenge is definitely challenging, thus the higher rating except for overall rating.
As I said, I WAS enjoying this game until level 48. There is a glitch on that level. I was not able to "pick up" the last needle and thread to complete the level. The guy that has to be clear to get that item was clear, and I was able to pick up the other needle/thread items, but not the one on the left near the food tree.
This infuriates me as I only had that level and two more to go. I had 3 stars on all previous levels and needed the remaining puzzle pieces to complete that. I cannot believe that no one else has had this problem.
BFG gave me a credit of $9.99 because of the glitch, but I paid $13.99. Something is better than nothing, I guess. Still fuming about not being able to complete this game!!!
I don't recommend this game.
Complete striking works of art and let your creativity shine!
Overall rating
4
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5
Still one of my favorites, but ...
PostedJuly 27, 2024
boogienites
fromWashington DC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I enjoy Art by Numbers mostly because it is relaxing and most of the pictures are colorful. This release doesn't have a lot of the really colorful pictures, but I still enjoy it.
Previous poster mentioned there are holiday pictures here in a very hot summer. The developer is already at Art by Numbers 50, so this release was probably originally released during the holiday season some years ago.
BFG stopped releasing Art by Numbers for quite a while, so it appears they are just catching up. I hope they do continue to release Art by Numbers.
I recommend this game!