amarena's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.8
- Helpful Votes:14
- Reviews Submitted:12
- First Review:September 8, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 29, 2025
- Featured reviews0
The immortal legend of the Holy Grail is here!
Overall rating
2
/
5
gameplay issues, not really "catchy"
PostedAugust 29, 2025
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
first 20 mins: already a glitch - expected to find 2 triangle pieces, got only one and ... stuck. clearly an older game "refurbished". problems on tablet with touch screen. game play: somehow abruptly start. a little slow controls (take an item, interact). may be it is good, but did not catch me (1. because of "glitch", 2.not really appealing, 3. the trial time after 20 mins dropped to 8 mins left?)
I don't recommend this game.
Pirate Chronicles is a time-management game for brave adventure lovers.
Overall rating
5
/
5
very entertaining addictive game
PostedFebruary 14, 2025
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
nice graphics and storyline, not tedious, entertaining. reasonable level of challenge. it was really a pleasure to play this game. imo in some aspects even better than royal envoy. unfortunately there is no "sequel" to this game. highly recommended for everybody, who likes the TM-genre.
I recommend this game!
Catch a dangerous sorcerer and revive a fallen king!
Overall rating
2
/
5
does not start
PostedOctober 13, 2024
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
very disappointed: game wan't start, neither the error message nor an entry in event log.. the same problem as with portals 3. on surface go 2 windows 11. was excited about new whiterra game but... strange what all the older roads of rom are playable, but not the new ones
I recommend this game!
Follow ancient clues and solve puzzles to discover Atlantis!
Overall rating
3
/
5
OK as a "gap filler" but tedious in the long run
PostedSeptember 21, 2024
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
i would rank it as follows: (1): royal envoy/hercules (2) hermes / my kingdom for princess/northern tales (4-6) viking brothers .... (9-10) this game. imho this game lacks balance, the tasks always similar, after some time the game play just became tedious. bought it just to fill the gap until a worthier game is published. definitely too pricey
I don't recommend this game.
Grab yer boots and save the city! Yee-haw!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Not as good as previous version
PostedAugust 17, 2024
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
first of all was giddy to see another cateia game. 2nd: not agreed with others: definitely not a cutting cockies game (thanks god). but shriller colours ( not helping to define your task and find the chest), buggy: every third click produces access violation error ( one time even as message in new rank title!), not clear and no explanation why the resources start to be produced at i.e. after a 1/3 of level already run out^^ generally the "click" controls seems to have a delay issue. paid for it 'cause still better as tons of stupid cooking games, but please fix the bugs - somethings aren't stable and i would really want to know how to mitigate the resource production delays. oh and one of bonus level is not manageable (at least for me): should build doctors office but corresponding building tab is not active!
I recommend this game!
Who says the impending tsunami isn't a case for a detective?
Overall rating
3
/
5
Good but...
PostedMarch 1, 2024
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
all in one a sold game with intricated minigames worth playing, but: after exiting and restart the player profile and game progress are lost and you must start from the beginning! (windows 11)
really annoying!
really annoying!
Where Angels Cry: Tears of the Fallen Collector's Edition
Do you have the courage to stop the inquisitor?
Overall rating
5
/
5
Must have!
PostedDecember 18, 2023
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
In addition to other positive reviews - this game allows you to set a focus as you like: puzzle or minigames or hidden object oriented! the whole package (story, graphic, atmosphere and game play) are perfectly composed. apparently cateia-games is as well in "click & point" adventure as in time management games! way better as domini or elefant games produces nowadays.
I recommend this game!
Embark on a haunting hidden-object trip through time!
Overall rating
3
/
5
And at the end there was a bug..
PostedNovember 11, 2023
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
interesting, nice but: end of main content and it is impossible to finish the game. cannot complete "return the paints" task - the correct portrait choice could not be placed into specified slot (also not after game / device restart)... can only reset the game, not sure it would work..
I don't recommend this game.
Brave the horrors of a villain's lair and conquer evil in this Time-Management epic!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Challenging but too much
PostedJuly 3, 2023
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Royal Envoy 2
(74)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
in comparison with other games of 'Hermes ...' this one appears to be too challenging: i'd like to end a game at least on 'novice'-level with all of them with 3-stars. not going to happen... regardless how often i try and how much improvements are already unlocked^^ also starting an expert level now resets all your improvements.
its like the hercules-games of jet dogs: after a 9th version simply not the same fun.
bought it anyway 'cause its still a way, way better than much of other games.
its like the hercules-games of jet dogs: after a 9th version simply not the same fun.
bought it anyway 'cause its still a way, way better than much of other games.
I recommend this game!
The legendary thief with a heart of gold is back!
Overall rating
2
/
5
6 of 11 found this review helpful
Another average tm-game
PostedApril 28, 2021
amarena
fromVienna, Europe
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
not a real ejoyment, but acceptable to pass the time. cannot even compare to 'royal envoy' or 'beyond the kingdom' and more... the time constraints are a little bit too tight. graphics - ok, little bit too child oriented
I recommend this game!