mcf_fan13's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:610
- Reviews Submitted:67
- First Review:December 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 27, 2025
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Surprise and adventure await Ragnar on a long journey home!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 18 found this review helpful
Excited when I saw the 6th Northern Tales released
PostedJanuary 21, 2023
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I had been hoping for it. On the positive side, this was a fun game and I give the developers credit for their efforts to mimic the original Northern Tales games. However, in comparison, this is not Northern Tales. The game utility and creativity to different different tasks are there, but a different software tool was used to develop this? It is like a lesser animated version of the original. The realism of the environment not there, the couple of animals to interact with were jerky/hostile vs. cute reactions. Hamsters nowhere. Characters look the same but not the same. I was expecting at least as good as the last ones. BUT, TO BE FAIR, if I was not comparing this against the original Northern Tales, this was a fun game and I am glad for a new one, thus the 4-star overall and fun ratings. Again, give me the high quality amazing game of the original with all the bells, whistles (developed in the same software) and I would pay 29.95 for the game (if cost is the issue). I realize it must be hard to develop quality games for everyone fast enough. I would still recommend this game just for fun. WHAT IS UP WITH THE TIC TAC TOE?? Cannot even complete the last game to get to the extras until a cheat is out there or I figure it out.
I recommend this game!
Travel across a wintery wonderland for over 200 levels of holiday Match-3 fun!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Very festive and fun Jewel Match game
PostedJanuary 2, 2023
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
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
This game was very well done with great quality (everything played just as expected and quite pretty). I was impressed at how beautiful the scenes ended up being once they were completed.
I recommend this game!
A ski resort high in the mountains hides a dark past!
Overall rating
4
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5
17 of 20 found this review helpful
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
PostedNovember 23, 2022
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate ®
(156)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I haven't completed this game yet, but after reading some of the other reviews, I wanted to add another positive one. My favorite MCFs were the original few of course, but specifically Return to Ravenhearst and Madame Fate are my absolute favorites. I didn't like quite a few of the latest ones. I think this one is well done and creatively different enough (ie. HOPs). I think the puzzles are a challenge (even on easy). In my opinion, the developers did just fine with this.
I recommend this game!
Who is the mysterious ally supporting the Roman soldiers?
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Good job on the sequel
PostedMay 23, 2022
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was happy to see you kept the interactive swamp creatures, adorable dog, and added new fun interactive creatures and creative environment adds. I appreciated that you allowed scoring on relaxed. The wildcard flower holes were a nice surprise. Quality testing (no issues all the way through). Will look forward to the next one.
I recommend this game!
Northern Tale
Travel across beautiful forests filled with mythical creatures! Find Ragnar's daughters and defeat the evil witch and her cruel servants!
Overall rating
5
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5
You cannot beat Northern Tale and Northern Tale Sequels
PostedApril 7, 2022
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
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
It doesn't matter how many times I play through them all every so often, I never tire of them. They were excellently done, the beauty and creative variety of scenes. All the little details tells me someone/many cared during development/testing to create a high quality, delightful game (ALL the sequels). Too many adorables to list, but so cool the way the scenery turns to gorgeous when you rid all of "dark" characters and objects. There are so many cute animals, humorous situations, it's just a sincere pleasure. I will always play untimed so I can appreciate all the little things. Would definitely recommend and developers, I will buy sight unseen any Northern Tales sequels you come up with AND I would pay much more if cost is an issue to develop.
I recommend this game!
Toy Defense 3 - Fantasy
Perfect the skills of warriors, build defensive fortresses, and devise strategy to dominate the enemy’s army. Rid your lands of evil once and for all!
Overall rating
5
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5
Challenging and fun game
PostedAugust 13, 2021
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I didn't much care at all for the first 2 Toy Defense games, but THIS one is great. As soon as I started playing it, I realized that it plays just like Garden Defense which was VERY addictive and really hard, required playing over and over to learn right strategy, I am very much looking forward to another Garden Defense and Toy Defense. This game is well done, and really requires some strategy for defender types and placement as well as which upgrades to choose when with not enough money soon enough. The upgrades fun to watch in action and creative - you can't wait to see what it does. In the next one, please allow us to upgrade the defender during battle more often when we have the money to do so, otherwise we won't ever get to see what some of them do and we want to see! But I get you have to keep it challenging as well. Thank you developers for a well-thought out and fun game.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious portal spells trouble for a lost squad of Roman soldiers!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 25 found this review helpful
Giving it justice
PostedAugust 13, 2021
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate ®
(156)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
My first impression didn't do this game justice, it is really very creative; the various creatures, the spaceship randomly picking up wildlife, the way the owl and binocular guy looks right at you, the cute way the "kidnapped" put their heads down when their help signs don't work right away, etc. One of the main reasons I like the Roads of Rome and Northern Tales games is the creativity and details put into the different scenes. Again, because I always play in Relax so I can appreciate these things, I play to beat my score and this one doesn't give a score on Relax (please allow that on the next one I hope you do). Great game developers.
I recommend this game!
Bistro Boulevard
Turn one diner into a promenade of five-star restaurants! Pick the menu, and decorate your restaurant to impress your customers!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Please make a sequel to this game
PostedAugust 1, 2021
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I didn't think I would like this game, but out of desperation for another fun game, played the demo. I love that it is not timed, to be quickly successful does require some strategy, fun to play, have played it over and over wishing there were double the number of restaurants and maybe some additional floor space and restaurant-applicable recipes, etc. Appreciated the game, thanks developers.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious portal spells trouble for a lost squad of Roman soldiers!
Overall rating
4
/
5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Happy to have another Roads of Rome (though not exactly the same)
PostedJuly 18, 2021
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I am a big fan of the Roads of Rome, Northern Tales series, so first, thank you for coming out with another one. This is a different spin on Roads of Rome although as someone said, the fawn, moose, owl, ducks, fox are there but could not find the cute hamster(s). The hidden caches and general theme is there. Once I got used to it, it's quite fun. However, I have ONE big issue. I play these games in RELAX mode because I want to enjoy the scenery and little details, interact with the animals, etc. and not be stressed trying to beat a clock, but I DO WANT a SCORE! I try to beat my top score each time, part of the fun. Why are you NOT allowing for a score just because someone is in RELAX mode. Roads of Rome does not behave that way. Other than that, it was creatively re-invented and a lot of fun.
I recommend this game!
Sharpen your sword and take up your bow - it’s time to fight back against a powerful sorcerer and his mighty dragon in this match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fun and addictive
PostedJune 17, 2021
mcf_fan13
fromPhoenix, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Storm Tale and Storm Tale 2 are fun, the cannons are a cute twist, especially since you can get the match you need if you think it through. These 2 were better than expected and well done.
I recommend this game!