Very relaxing and fun! The graphics are amazingly high quality and the soundtrack is very soothing. This is a great solitaire game to unwind to after a hard day's work. I also enjoy the added bonus games that are available as you ascend the levels.
Other reviewers have left more detailed reviews of the game, so I'll just jump on the bandwagon and say that I like the spin that game developer Suricate Software has put on the genre. In past JM titles, the player has built castles in between the game play. But as this new title implies, Naturescapes allows the player to build scenes of nature that come to life as she advances in the game. The graphics nearly spring off the screen and it's a real treat to witness each scene's creation. The overall game play is as solid as we've come to expect from the JM games and one of the unsung (no pun intended) elements of the game is the beautiful soundtrack. I seldom play my games with the sound on, but Naturescapes is an exception to that rule. Although there is no real story line, this is still a great addition to the JM catalog, just in time for me, as I finished JM Twilight only a few days ago!
Building on the tradition of the previous two Tales of Lagoona, this newest sequel features all the game play that we've come to enjoy, along with clever characters and a fun story! While it may not quite rival Sponge Bob's Bikini Bottom, Poseidon Park is a pretty fun place to hang out and look for hidden object treasures!
I absolutely loved the first Jewel Match Royale and have played and replayed it several times since I first purchased it. So I didn't even bother with the demo of this and went straight to purchase. I have not been disappointed. Another engaging story with familiar characters, as well as some new ones (and *SPOILER ALERT* the hint that there may be a 3rd JMR somewhere down the road with the offspring of Sofia and Matthew). And of course there's the stunning graphics, amazing music, and the amazing number of levels of game play that will keep a player occupied for dozens of hours (if not days). JMR2 is well worth the extra credit it costs for the CE. Another winner from Suricate Software!
I'm a big solitaire fan and really enjoy the daily Microsoft solitaire challenges, but this game takes it to the next level! With so many different games to unlock, and the added bonus of building the castles in the varied settings, this will keep me entertained for many a relaxing evening in the coming winter months. And the soundtrack is one of those rare ones that I don't feel like I have to mute! Great job, Suricate Software!
This new game from the same folks who brought us Silver Tale and Runefall continues in that tradition--in addition to the excellent graphics and match-3 game play, there are additional challenges, items to find and combine to unlock additional rooms/levels, and one-on-one matches. Great story line with the leprechaun to rebuild the castle. So much to do, this game will keep you busy for many an evening of relaxing fun!
This latest installment in the Jewel Match series is a pure delight! The game play is quite compelling and challenging, with three different modes of play. A fun story line lends impact to the construction of the castles, as you assist commoner Matthew to become a nobleman and win the hand of his childhood sweetheart, the Princess Sophia. With over 150 levels and many extras including bonus matches, this game will keep even the most hard core Match-3 player busy for many, many days!
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
I finally was able to complete the game play for the new Farmington Tales 2: Winter Crop and I must say, it was a really enjoyable experience! There were so many varied things to do in the game. In addition to the nicely drawn hidden object scenes(with their neat little challenges to find objects in certain orders), there were a plethora of mini-games (most very fun, although I did find the Tetris-like game a bit confusing), farm upgrades to manage and, oh, yeah--crops to grow! The story, like the previous one in the original, was quite entertaining, with a cast of quirky, but mostly lovable characters. The dialogue had a tendency to run a bit long, but the voice acting was top-notch, and the accompanying soundtrack was very listenable.
Sometimes a sequel is just more of the same, but occasionally a sequel will rise above the original concept. ToL2 does just that--it takes a game that was fantastically fun and adds so much more depth. As seen from many of the other reviews, this game has all kinds of play for just about every type of gamer, and it's great family entertainment as well. This is a definite hit in the making--perhaps the folks on the Jersey Boardwalk should take a cue from ToL2 and consider turning their amusement park into an undersea venue like Poseidon Park!
A worthy sequel to the original Chronicles of Albian!
PostedMay 27, 2013
GamerBridget
fromSan Jose, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
I really enjoyed the first Chronicles of Albian, so I was very excited to see this new sequel. It does not disappoint--fun characters, snappy dialogue, challenging HOG scenes and additional puzzles/mini-games, and an interesting story line to boot! I haven't yet finished the game, but am looking forward to a fun week of seeking hidden objects, putting together clues from the puzzles, and seeing the story through to the end.