cristeana's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.8
- Helpful Votes:51
- Reviews Submitted:8
- First Review:February 21, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 14, 2022
- Featured reviews0
cristeana's Review History
Solve fun clutter puzzles and help the Walker family set up the perfect campsite!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
I Miss the original Shop-N-Spree
PostedMay 14, 2022
cristeana
fromLos Angeles, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I really wish they'd bring back the original kinds of games that they originally made. The 'Shop N Spree' games were so much fun and so much more challenging. These games are nothing but the same ole thing over and over.
I don't recommend this game.
There's a gold rush coming, and it's your job to lead the way!
Overall rating
1
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5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
I miss the old West versions…
PostedMarch 1, 2022
cristeana
fromLos Angeles, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
It’s unfortunate that these new “time management” games are simple…the older “westward” games were incredible and challenging. They had such great reviews that I’m pretty shocked they didn’t keep with that theme. It was actually challenging because it took effort. Luckily, it’s been such a long time since they’ve had a game like that that I am SURE it would take off because so many newbies would think that it’s an original type of game. It had quests that you actually had to TRY to figure out, versus this simple click-and-point, as long as you click everything-in-the-correct-order, you’ll pass the level “time-management” game that it’s become. I would promote the crap out of an old-school “Westward” game!
I don't recommend this game.
Set a course for fast-paced fun in Shop-n-Spree: Shopping Paradise! Build and run a series of amazing internationally-themed malls in this exciting time-management game!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
So Disappointing. Nothing like the others.
PostedJanuary 5, 2013
cristeana
fromLansing, MI
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
4
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5
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The other two games rocked and I loved them. I was so very excited for the release of this new game and wanted to play it so badly but I couldn't even finish the demo because I was so upset at the differences from the other games. There is no hidden object / search and find element to this game whatsoever and it's turned into a time management game instead. The only cool thing that I liked was the minigames. I am so disappointed.
I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Incredibly Disappointing
PostedApril 14, 2012
cristeana
fromLansing, MI
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
The game had a really strong start. It actually stayed interesting pretty much throughout the entire thing, but there were several glitches that severely impacted the game.
Also, the INCREDIBLY ABRUPT ending was ridiculous. It actually made me very angry (and after reading reviews), several other people . There were literally unfinished parts of the game that needed things from my inventory and such, but the game allowed me to complete it without having finished the other objectives. AND it wouldn't allow you to go back into the game to complete them afterwards!
As I said before, the storyline was engaging, but you eventually become lose because even as you 'find' pages to add to your journal, they are not in any particular order and you end up losing track of which was the 'new' entry and it really confuses the story. Actually, the entire story becomes so convoluted at some point that it becomes irritating. I am very disappointed that I bought this game. Save your money.
Also, the INCREDIBLY ABRUPT ending was ridiculous. It actually made me very angry (and after reading reviews), several other people . There were literally unfinished parts of the game that needed things from my inventory and such, but the game allowed me to complete it without having finished the other objectives. AND it wouldn't allow you to go back into the game to complete them afterwards!
As I said before, the storyline was engaging, but you eventually become lose because even as you 'find' pages to add to your journal, they are not in any particular order and you end up losing track of which was the 'new' entry and it really confuses the story. Actually, the entire story becomes so convoluted at some point that it becomes irritating. I am very disappointed that I bought this game. Save your money.
I don't recommend this game.
Keep your stores afloat in Shop-N-Spree Family Fortune! Survive the economic crisis and keep your customers content!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 21 found this review helpful
Such a fun, and challenging game!
PostedMarch 20, 2012
cristeana
fromLansing, MI
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
3
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5
This is one of my favorite games. It has a great re-play value, it is challenging, but not overwhelmingly so, and it is just a lot of fun! I hope that a new one comes out soon!
I recommend this game!
After their yacht is sunk by an incredible storm, Jane and Mike are separated in Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Boooooring.
PostedMarch 15, 2012
cristeana
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This game had a pretty engaging storyline, but was really boring for some reason. There were almost constant HOS's in the beginning, which took away from the story, and you often get so sidetracked by the HOS's, that you lose track of what you should be doing. The game was not very fun. Save your money.
I don't recommend this game.
After your son, Bobby, mysteriously disappears, it’s up to you to find him in Surface: The Mystery of Another World!
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 17 found this review helpful
Don't waste your time
PostedFebruary 24, 2012
cristeana
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
This game was pretty lame. There were many scenes which required you to use completely illogical items to complete. The story line was scattered and actually quite boring. The graphics weren't very good, and the game just was lacking in general. I didn't even finish the 60 minute trial, which is unheard of for me. I'm not sure why the other scores for this game are so highly rated.
I don't recommend this game.
End the Charleston Curse before it wipes out an entire family and save a young girl in Witches’ Legacy: The Charleston Curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent Graphics / Storyline
PostedFebruary 21, 2012
cristeana
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game has some great features that remind me of the original, fun MCF games before they went super LAME. This game is fun and I can't wait until the regular version (non-collector's edition) comes out so I can buy it!
I recommend this game!