xxPheonixx's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    3.9
  • Helpful Votes:
    90
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    37
  • First Review:
    September 22, 2015
  • Most Recent Review:
    March 9, 2021
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
xxPheonixx's Review History
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Bring an end to Mr. Dudley's reign of terror!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Relatively easy, long game; made up for it
PostedFebruary 20, 2020
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
This game played quite linear which is a little boring for me. But, what I did appreciate where efforts of the developers with the details in the graphics and how much was to be done through-out the game albeit without much thinking required. It is a fairly relaxing game if that's what you're looking for.
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
When a medical consultation goes terribly wrong, it's up to you to realize the full potential of your ability and save the day!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Pleasantly surprised at challenge and could have been harder if...
PostedFebruary 11, 2020
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
... there weren't any sparkles or getting a "hint" instead of being told exactly what to do.
Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed this game. There is somewhat of a challenge in deducing what to do next and where to do it. The story line didn't always make sense - like the items to make a doll or turning off power to make something work - but overall, it was okay. I love the quirkiness of the graphics and the trickiness of some items in the hogs, like finding "40"!
If you don't want to think a bit, don't buy this game but if you do you'll probably enjoy this one without any brain strain!
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Can you help people escape their magical prisons in time?
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Boring, click, click, boring beginner's game
PostedSeptember 10, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Awful
1 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
This is one of the most boring games I've ever played! Beyond easy! The entire game was click, click, click, click, click and one more CLICK! No logic to where some things ended up being. The only things that kept me playing to the end were the puzzles and the fact that I had paid for it. Most of the puzzles have some substance to them, and that's the only thing I liked about this game.
I don't recommend this game.
+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.
 
Create a survival resort on an island full of crazy ex tofu fanatics!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Quite an enjoyable match 3 for a HOG player
PostedAugust 11, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Even though I usually purchase HOG's, this was a refreshing format for a match 3 game. Many games I previewed have been either so repetitive or too complicated for my taste. But this one seems balanced. I really enjoyed being mentally challenged - not like that! lol - with figuring out how to solve some of the boards. Besides being able to replay any level, it has a 16 game of spider solitaire, in addition to building a seaport town.
I recommend this game!
0points
1of 2voted this as helpful.
 
There is a shadow hanging over New York City and time is running out.
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Robotic and predictable, boring
PostedMay 13, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I have enjoyed other games within this series ( I'm just about to play "High Voltage" Collector's edition so I'll let you know) but this one fell flat. There is almost no thinking required so I was bored the entire game: I finished it because I bought it. I felt I got "scammed" with the so-called "bonus game play" because it was even more boring - "you need this, oh, there it is..." kinda play and didn't even seem to relate to the main story or characters. I'm so done with the "cookie cutter" games (just to get a game out every day?!) I just recently began buying games again after a 3 year absence because of the parade of assembly-line games with same plots, same tasks, no logic that was being promoted at the time. I also resent paying double the price for a Collector's edition but getting one and a quarter game content like this one in return.
I don't recommend this game.
+5points
7of 9voted this as helpful.
 
Take a journey through an isolated research facility in the Antarctic and discover the secrets of its past.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
Wow... excellent game if you like to stretch your brain!
PostedMay 8, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I loved this game! It reminds me of when I first played "Myst" from disc. (Okay, I just dated myself, lol) You have to figure everything out as if you're really in this facility. The graphics are phenomenal! Only a couple of times did something not make sense so I did use the hint button. There is a point, about half way, where the game APPEARS to end but it doesn't. I would love to see more games like this!!!
I recommend this game!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Travel into your past lives, set things right, and restore your karmic balance!
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Boring, just boring...
PostedMay 4, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
There is absolutely nothing attractive about this game. The only thing I did like was that the HO's were hard to find because of being tiny and blurred but I like being challenged to think and to work hard at finding things so that part was enjoyable...but that's it!
I don't recommend this game.
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Solve a series of devious puzzles to escape Arcana manor and uncover the dark secrets of the mysterious magician once lived there.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
One of the best puzzle games yet!
PostedMay 1, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
LOVED IT!!! Wow. This game stretched my brain and I loved it! I play games because I love figuring out things, I love to be challenged, I love to think and I love being surprised... this game did it all! Bravo to the team of developers and brainiacs who thought up every part of this game and then put it into a semblance of logical order. Would LOVE to see more of these types on Big Fish
I recommend this game!
+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
 
Save Brightfield from a shocking plot by a dastardly organization!
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
Boring & senseless
PostedMay 1, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
Typically, this is a good series but not this game. Although it has decent multiple items searches in the HOG's, there is very little "fun factor" and much of this game made no sense - back and forth for items without any logical reason; NO deductive reasoning; "videophone" contact was just plain stupid eg: the bridge rolled up, so call the beast to unroll it and you have a sledge hammer to break wall but have to call beast to knock thru it. Ugh. Toward the end of the game became even more tedious with back and forth's. Just wanted it to end.
I don't recommend this game.
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Can you and your trusted companion escape with your lives?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Busy game!
PostedMarch 18, 2019
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xxPheonixx
fromToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game because of its' variety. I would define this more of an adventure game but there is quite a bit to do. The challenges are multiple and varied. Although there are very few HO's they are different too. Some things are linear and others not so much. The length is pretty decent, as well.
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.