Gadyhen's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:764
- Reviews Submitted:67
- First Review:December 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 16, 2025
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Help your favorite puzzle-solving wizard build beautiful scenes!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Of course I bought this straight away!
PostedJune 6, 2022
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
Imagine my excitement upon seeing a new Spellarium! I have them all, gives me hours if not days, weeks or even months of play & replay. They're all just a little different, enough to make you want to see what's new. The last one, Spellarium 7 was a challenge! The only thing I would ask for and miss in this edition is the morphing bomb tiles...I like that they gave you a choice as to which power-up to use. Sometimes, you just need a little lightning!
All in all, I recommend this one, though I'm only less than halfway through. I like that they give a choice of mahjong, find the difference, cards or puzzle at the start of each new building. And MAN those fit-together puzzles are CHALLENGING, but I am determined to finish each one!
I recommend this game!
Embark on an epic match-3 mystery and explore haunted caves under Cliffmont Castle!
Overall rating
5
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5
No better way to pass your time!
PostedMay 4, 2022
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
I have purchased every Match Ventures game...my excitement rises seeing each new game and this was no exception. This is a match-3 game on steroids...LOTS to do, so many levels! This developer keeps it fresh with new twists for each new game, challenges you, makes you pay attention. I always play on 'Relaxed' mode...don't need the stress of beating the clock. If I had any improvement suggestions, it'd be a way to convert your accumulated gold into 'treats' for the donkey. Gems are few and far between. I might also suggest repairing all your castles/properties regularly. And don't forget your battles and caves! It has been my mission to complete all accepted quests, so stay sharp!
A global art heist and a series of natural disasters collide!
Overall rating
3
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
This Rescue a bit rushed?
PostedMarch 31, 2022
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
After having finishing Rescue 12 (I've got them all), I've been disappointed in this one. I am already up to Level 40 and keep expecting some of the challenge & excitement from the previous games, but it's just not happening. As always, there is a bit of challenge to collect necessary resources but having only 6 to 9 locations per level to build/collect from makes it a little easier to restart if you get stuck. Not real crazy about the collectibles but guess it'll make more sense when I get done with the game (?). Graphics/colors/gameplay flawless, as usual.
I do recommend this for passing time and/or if you have never played any Rescue games before...good one to "cut your teeth" on.
I recommend this game!
Follow a puzzle-solving wizard as he tries to use time itself to stop the world from decaying in this cosmic Match-3 strategy game!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
All I can say is...YES!
PostedSeptember 11, 2021
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
What more can I say than it's Spellarium! Immediate buy...immediate play. I've got them all so far so this was a no-brainer. You cannot...I repeat CANNOT...go wrong with this game. Hours, days, weeks, months of play. If you've never played this series before, may I suggest you start with original Spellarium and work your way up...there are 6 before this one!! Happy gaming!
I recommend this game!
Can you solve a ghostly mystery to escape a film?
Overall rating
4
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5
19 of 24 found this review helpful
Rootin' Tootin' fun
PostedSeptember 9, 2021
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Okay, so it's not rocket science - it's not meant to be - but I, for one, would like to THANK Domini for offering us a refreshing HO that isn't wizards, spooks, spells, dragons (you get my drift). I pretty much gave up on buying HOs several months ago because they've become so predictable...I bought this one right away and am thoroughly enjoying the gameplay! Your usual fare for HOs with twists, tasks to complete yet I'm not "plowed under" with puzzles that frustrate me. AND the big plus is Domini giving you Match 3 option on the HOs.
The graphics are beautifully done, locations are rich in color and detail, dialogues kept to the minimum and very captivatingly cute storyline. To say I'd like more kinds of these games is an understatement. I may be in the minority but I like this game!
I recommend this game!
Help run Pinecreek Hills and the park ranger 25th reunion!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 19 found this review helpful
Never disappoints!
PostedAugust 19, 2021
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
Hello, my old friend! I've been waiting and waiting...IMMEDIATE buy! What can I say...I eagerly await ALL Vacation Adventures & Christmas Wonderlands! Just enough of a challenge to find everything on the list AND make sure I get my Wildlife, Recyclables and photos. Familiar yet still fun puzzles. I am never disappointed.
Only wish some of my other favorite games could have continued on like these have (I miss you, Weird Park).
I recommend this game!
Help Rangers run Pinecreek Hills Park and National Academy!
Overall rating
5
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5
98 of 108 found this review helpful
Immediate buy...immediate
PostedApril 1, 2021
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
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
I have ALL the Vacation Adventures (Park Ranger & Cruise Director) and ALL the Christmas Wonderland games. I so enjoy playing these hidden object games as they are relaxing yet challenging. Hours of play. They're not as easy as it may seem...I always make it a point to find all the Recycling/Wildlife.
I didn't need more than a second to buy this one.
I recommend this game!
Help Santa prepare for the most wonderful time of the year!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Merry Christmas to me!
PostedDecember 19, 2020
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
Oh how I wait for these games each year! It's always an instabuy for me. Yeah, the actual game play doesn't change much from year to year, the themes are different but the same...but I can look forward to several hours if not days to complete the game. The graphics...always WOW! They get me into the "spirit". These are not only for the HO lover...the puzzles they intersperse are not difficult but can be challenging. I can tell you...you WILL be challenged to find all the items (including the toys, trees and snapshot signs). I like to challenge myself to make the bonus for each scene. Does it sound like I recommend this game? Yes...yes I do.
I recommend this game!
Experience the Baroque Era through an architect's eyes!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
What can I say?
PostedSeptember 9, 2020
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
The only thing I can say is "Thank you!"
Jewel Match never disappoints
Jewel Match never disappoints
Help stop a killer and keep an important scientific discovery from falling into the wrong hands!
Overall rating
5
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5
28 of 32 found this review helpful
FINALLY no goblins, spirits or wizards!
PostedJuly 12, 2020
Gadyhen
fromSan Antonio, TX
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
I wait patiently for new games that are rooted in modernity. I bought this without hesitation and am not a bit disappointed! It's a good, long game, not a lot of bling (but that's ok), storyline that actually held my interest, minimal back-and-forth through the scenes. The graphics are crisp, clear, in-focus with not overly-done color saturation that I'm seeing in many of the newer games these days. I was a little put-off by previous comments in the ratings about too many puzzles, but I found the puzzles delightfully refreshing yet challenging and mostly easy enough that I wasn't almost instantly hitting the skip button. Actually, I feel there is a good balance between HOs and puzzles. All-in-all, this is a good thriller that I highly recommend if you're looking for a change from castles, witches, golems, spooks and, well, the unreal.
I recommend this game!