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- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:1,113
- Reviews Submitted:92
- First Review:June 4, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 29, 2022
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Flower Fiesta, a colorful match 3 adventure that gives you a chance to travel the world planting flowers and creating beautiful gardens!
Overall rating
3
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Surprisingly OK
PostedJune 27, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I didn't think I would go to the end of the demo but I did, so in all honesty:
- The graphics were good, the navigation easy, and the tasks were clearly set.
- It was actually rather challenging because instead of a timer you had to work within a set number of moves and also I liked the twist on the match 3 where you have to match by putting in place the specific colour you have in your hands; that changes the strategy slightly and brings a bit more thrill into the equation.
What I didn't enjoy were the garden "challenges" to test how fast you can construct the right garden, I managed them feeling stressed lol!
I am not sure if I will purchase the game, I might use a free coupon on a rainy day...maybe
- The graphics were good, the navigation easy, and the tasks were clearly set.
- It was actually rather challenging because instead of a timer you had to work within a set number of moves and also I liked the twist on the match 3 where you have to match by putting in place the specific colour you have in your hands; that changes the strategy slightly and brings a bit more thrill into the equation.
What I didn't enjoy were the garden "challenges" to test how fast you can construct the right garden, I managed them feeling stressed lol!
I am not sure if I will purchase the game, I might use a free coupon on a rainy day...maybe
I recommend this game!
Minion's Inn: Jewel of the Crown
Match tokens and build the highest Inn for your minions in this amazing match-3 game!
Overall rating
1
/
5
27 of 35 found this review helpful
Didn't get the concept
PostedJune 24, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Well, mmmmm, arghhhhhhhhhhhh!
Dreadful overall, redemption comes with the good quality graphics and the fact that a set number of moves goes with the match three, so there is a bit of challenge there...however:
- I didn't understand the game; still unsure of the objectives regarding the "Inn" and the value of spending money on cleanliness & decorating when it looked roughly the same as when not spending any money on it ?????
-I didn't get the concept of the game with the "minions", the various floors of the building, I didn't understand the progression of the game and therefore the progression of the player in that game!
-Also the name "minons" is dubious in my mind, it refers to other existing cartoon characters when it doesn't mean something really derogatory in English, and that is not really impressive
-Last but no least, because of all above the fun factor was totally missing
Dreadful overall, redemption comes with the good quality graphics and the fact that a set number of moves goes with the match three, so there is a bit of challenge there...however:
- I didn't understand the game; still unsure of the objectives regarding the "Inn" and the value of spending money on cleanliness & decorating when it looked roughly the same as when not spending any money on it ?????
-I didn't get the concept of the game with the "minions", the various floors of the building, I didn't understand the progression of the game and therefore the progression of the player in that game!
-Also the name "minons" is dubious in my mind, it refers to other existing cartoon characters when it doesn't mean something really derogatory in English, and that is not really impressive
-Last but no least, because of all above the fun factor was totally missing
Might be someone else's cup of tea but not mine
I don't recommend this game.
Save your beloved and rebuild a devastated land!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 6 found this review helpful
Well....not bad at all as a sequel
PostedMay 11, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After the demo I purchased the game and it is an overall thumbs up for me.
I am usually a picky customer however the Strategy/Time Mgt games are so rare that I just grabbed that one as soon as I thought it would create a pleasant recreational moment.
It was fun overall, the story line was ok, the graphics were good, I cannot comment on the sound I play without, the challenges were of a decent level in general; however I would have enjoyed it more if the developers had put a "difficult/ expert" playing mode because it was a tad too easy for my liking.
I still recommend the game :)
I am usually a picky customer however the Strategy/Time Mgt games are so rare that I just grabbed that one as soon as I thought it would create a pleasant recreational moment.
It was fun overall, the story line was ok, the graphics were good, I cannot comment on the sound I play without, the challenges were of a decent level in general; however I would have enjoyed it more if the developers had put a "difficult/ expert" playing mode because it was a tad too easy for my liking.
I still recommend the game :)
I recommend this game!
Black Viper: Sophia's Fate
Cop by day, formidable thief by night: Sophia, aka Black Viper, is a young woman leading a double life.
Overall rating
1
/
5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Just awful
PostedApril 29, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Word, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Hi everyone
This is my review based on 4mn demo after which I gave up.
You might say well it is unfair to do a review unfortunately that game didn't deserve anymore of my time.
From the start it was bad, the option feature didn't allow you to change the cursor and to play on window mode...that I could forgive if the game could have hooked me but after the usual blablabla text intro I was then presented with two HOS on the trot, totally non challenging HOS, I then understood it was time to move onto a more worthy demo as the fun factor was by then reaching its lowest point.
And the graphics...so bad I won't even go there!
You might say well it is unfair to do a review unfortunately that game didn't deserve anymore of my time.
From the start it was bad, the option feature didn't allow you to change the cursor and to play on window mode...that I could forgive if the game could have hooked me but after the usual blablabla text intro I was then presented with two HOS on the trot, totally non challenging HOS, I then understood it was time to move onto a more worthy demo as the fun factor was by then reaching its lowest point.
And the graphics...so bad I won't even go there!
I don't recommend this game.
Experience the Travels of Marco Polo - a historical Point & click Adventure for the whole family!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Nice but....
PostedApril 6, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I bought the game based on the demo and I must say that the real content didn't altogether match the expectations of the demo; I have now finished the game and this is my review:
- the game was so short I thought my PC was playing tricks on me, I felt a bit cheated on the value for money!
- in the options it would be nice to be able to play on window mode
- I do not play with the sound so I cannot comment
- I enjoyed the puzzles they were good and a bit challenging so it kept me interested
- the storyline was different from the usual so it made a nice change
- the game was so short I thought my PC was playing tricks on me, I felt a bit cheated on the value for money!
- in the options it would be nice to be able to play on window mode
- I do not play with the sound so I cannot comment
- I enjoyed the puzzles they were good and a bit challenging so it kept me interested
- the storyline was different from the usual so it made a nice change
Will suit beginners and/or intermediates better than advanced
I recommend this game!
The Big Secret of a Small Town
Find out what is hidden behind the mysterious disappearance of the Mayor.
Overall rating
4
/
5
I simply loved it!
PostedMarch 25, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Well I just loved it and I am so pleased I purchased it, I wish BF could release more games of that quality!
The "+":
I loved the cartoon like graphics, it made a nice change from the usual, contours were crisps and the animations were also good.
Also you have to challenge your brain a tad further than the norm and that is very pleasant, instead of having everything sorted for you step by step, it just gives you a general task and it is up to you to guess how to get there solving what puzzles etc. The puzzles are not new but challenging enough.
I do not play with the sound or music on so I cannot comment.
The "-":
In the window mode some of the items are not so easy to pick up if you have to click on it, sometimes you have a hand appearing when you hover your cursor which makes you understand that you have to grab something but not always...
The game was not long enough!
The "+":
I loved the cartoon like graphics, it made a nice change from the usual, contours were crisps and the animations were also good.
Also you have to challenge your brain a tad further than the norm and that is very pleasant, instead of having everything sorted for you step by step, it just gives you a general task and it is up to you to guess how to get there solving what puzzles etc. The puzzles are not new but challenging enough.
I do not play with the sound or music on so I cannot comment.
The "-":
In the window mode some of the items are not so easy to pick up if you have to click on it, sometimes you have a hand appearing when you hover your cursor which makes you understand that you have to grab something but not always...
The game was not long enough!
Overall, a real gem, more of those please!
I recommend this game!
Rescue the captured lords of the Elven Kingdom in an exciting time management strategy game set in a fantasy world.
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 15 found this review helpful
Surprise :)
PostedFebruary 6, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Well, I must confess that I downloaded the demo without any type of expectation and even some prejudice, it just shows that you should not judge a book by its cover!
The graphics looked ordinary and I thought, ok lets give it a go...wey hey!
I was really surprised , especially on the level of challenges. It allows you to play in a "professional" mode and it really gives you a run for your money!
To get 3 stars is really tricky and that overcomes the other issues within the game: you really need to think the strategy carefully and I am only at level 12 after purchasing the game yesterday. What I like the most is that it is not obvious what you should build first, in most similar games you have to get the sawmill upgraded in order to build the other buildings etc; in this game not two levels follow the same pattern of building and/or picking up the resources, therefore I gave it a high mark.
The graphics looked ordinary and I thought, ok lets give it a go...wey hey!
I was really surprised , especially on the level of challenges. It allows you to play in a "professional" mode and it really gives you a run for your money!
To get 3 stars is really tricky and that overcomes the other issues within the game: you really need to think the strategy carefully and I am only at level 12 after purchasing the game yesterday. What I like the most is that it is not obvious what you should build first, in most similar games you have to get the sawmill upgraded in order to build the other buildings etc; in this game not two levels follow the same pattern of building and/or picking up the resources, therefore I gave it a high mark.
The issues I have belong to a domain I cannot mention in this review :(
Anyway, overall, great challenges are scarce in Time Management games, hence I warmly recommend this game
I recommend this game!
The Lands has descended into chaos. Help restore the peace in a land of wizards!
Overall rating
2
/
5
12 of 22 found this review helpful
Boring
PostedFebruary 3, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After 15mn of the demo I decided to uninstall it.
I played with the timer on however it felt as if there was no timer, so the level of challenge for me was not up to scratch.
The graphics were ok however nothing to write home about and the same goes to the storyline...I was just bored, it felt slow and uninspiring.
It might suit beginners, not sure
I played with the timer on however it felt as if there was no timer, so the level of challenge for me was not up to scratch.
The graphics were ok however nothing to write home about and the same goes to the storyline...I was just bored, it felt slow and uninspiring.
It might suit beginners, not sure
I don't recommend this game.
The beasts Scylla and Charybdis got Hercules! Help his wife Megara free the hero and then accompany him to the forest of the Amazons and mount Olympus.
Overall rating
4
/
5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Happy New Gaming Year to us: TM & Strategy amateurs
PostedJanuary 4, 2015
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Two very good TM games on the trot, wey hey, Happy New Year indeed...2015 looks good for Strategy and Time Management games. I have played all the games in that series and this is my favourite so far.
I do not play with the sound on so I cannot comment.
Visually I found the graphics crispier, more defined. The motion of the character feels smoother and faster than the other ones in the previous two games.
The level of challenge is high if you play in the expert mode, so it keeps me guessing and trying new strategies all the time, it keeps the neurons alert as nowadays & on occasions I am experiencing some senior moments...sigh!
I put only 4 stars for the fun factor because for me the weakest point is the storyline, it doesn't grab me as much as I thought it would for some unknown reason.
I do not play with the sound on so I cannot comment.
Visually I found the graphics crispier, more defined. The motion of the character feels smoother and faster than the other ones in the previous two games.
The level of challenge is high if you play in the expert mode, so it keeps me guessing and trying new strategies all the time, it keeps the neurons alert as nowadays & on occasions I am experiencing some senior moments...sigh!
I put only 4 stars for the fun factor because for me the weakest point is the storyline, it doesn't grab me as much as I thought it would for some unknown reason.
I recommend this game!
Help Jill & Mike to save their wedding and uncover Jill's heritage!
Overall rating
5
/
5
13 of 19 found this review helpful
At last!
PostedDecember 29, 2014
tatajojo
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I am so pleased that BF managed to release a good time management game during the holiday.
I love that series and this one doesn't fail to entertain.
The challenges are mixed and properly tricky on many occasions, so beware it is definitely not for the fainthearted!
Could we have more like that please?
I love that series and this one doesn't fail to entertain.
The challenges are mixed and properly tricky on many occasions, so beware it is definitely not for the fainthearted!
Could we have more like that please?
I recommend this game!