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- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:1,195
- Reviews Submitted:154
- First Review:December 26, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 23, 2023
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Return to a world of knights and dragons, witches and goblins and swords and magic to save King Arthur!
Overall rating
3
/
5
17 of 17 found this review helpful
Just not for me
PostedJuly 1, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
As another Reviewer notes, if you liked the previous games in the Series, you should like this one. Personally, I like games that offer sequels. It doesn't get old for me, as long as they offer a new take on it (whether it be scenery, storyline, products, etc.) AND they don't fix what wasn't broken (like taking out Levels of Difficulty, etc.). Fortunately, they did not do that here.
I do own the first 3 of this Series of this Line. Quality remains high. Some notes:
Graphics are sharp
Controls are responsive
Can Queue up actions - can also cancel with a right click for when pesky enemies attack
Good replay value, as you can replay Levels as much as you wish
Some Strategy is required in this Series
Controls are responsive
Can Queue up actions - can also cancel with a right click for when pesky enemies attack
Good replay value, as you can replay Levels as much as you wish
Some Strategy is required in this Series
My only complaint with the Game, is that of another Reviewer. The Zombie Skeletons come at you very early.
A few levels of this I don't mind.
A few levels of this I don't mind.
A lot of Levels of this takes away from enjoyment of the game, as it DOES mess up one's strategy. Really didn't see the need for it either, as some of the Levels are hard enough to get 3 stars on to begin with. Don't need the added annoyance of the Monsters.
Given that one item, this is a No Buy for me. If you don't mind the Monsters, give it a go. You'll probably enjoy the Game.
I recommend this game!
Accompany Alicia Quatermain on her latest time-management adventure and help save the world and get the treasure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
No Level of Challenge - Mediocre at Best
PostedJuly 1, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
As another Reviewer noted, the characters always return to home base. This wastes valuable time.
For me, it was just too simplistic.
Graphics were nothing great.
Controls need polish
Can't comment on music as I muted it
Not a great level of challenge
Finally, the constant disruption from the tutorials and conversation, with no way to turn off or skip, was the final nail for me.
Graphics were nothing great.
Controls need polish
Can't comment on music as I muted it
Not a great level of challenge
Finally, the constant disruption from the tutorials and conversation, with no way to turn off or skip, was the final nail for me.
Didn't really enjoy anything about it.
I don't recommend this game.
The great Archimedes’ latest invention has destroyed the beautiful town of Syracuse! Guide Archimedes and help rebuild the beautiful city!
Overall rating
5
/
5
30 of 32 found this review helpful
This is a Strategy Game
PostedJuly 1, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
As my Title states, this IS a Strategy Game, not really a TM Game.
Graphics are crisp and clear
Controls are fairly responsive
Storyline is cute
Muted the Sound, so can't really comment
Controls are fairly responsive
Storyline is cute
Muted the Sound, so can't really comment
Level of challenge is Excellent.
Caution: Had to play almost every level a minimum of twice, to figure out what was needed and then develop a Strategy.
Caution: Had to play almost every level a minimum of twice, to figure out what was needed and then develop a Strategy.
One can get 3 Stars on every Level. It just takes effort, trying different strategies, and in my case, some cussing (oops).
Didn't mind the extra clicking on the Home or Facility Buttons, as many games of the Genre have that feature.
You can queue up actions, which is a MUST for me.
Another note: Carefully read the comments provided during the Game. They give Hints that can be used later on. One example is: Demo an existing Building to get Money back.
I like the challenge of this, and will be purchasing
If you aren't into intense Strategy, this may not be your cup of tea. It may be very frustrating for those new to the Genre.
Give it a try. Just put on your thinking and patience caps first :)
I recommend this game!
Join Alicia on her latest time management quest to find the Sword of the Seven Seas!
Overall rating
2
/
5
10 of 13 found this review helpful
Am I playing a different game?
PostedJuly 1, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The only thing I found cute about the game is the Dog.
I found it incredibly simplistic and mind-numbingly boring.
Sound was terrible.
Graphics were not clear and crisp to me. The Icons were small and hard to see and some screens were quite dark.
Graphics were not clear and crisp to me. The Icons were small and hard to see and some screens were quite dark.
Couldn't even find the puzzle pieces.
The constant interruptions from the tutorial were exceedingly annoying, as it stopped what flow there was.
Controls were not always crisp either.
Quite frankly, I'm perplexed by all the high reviews. Of course, everyone has different taste and everyone's review is of value.
This is a definite NOT for me. Didn't even go past the 8th Level and I always play the Full Trial to give a game a chance.
Again, am I playing a different game then everyone else??
P.S. I do own the first one and downloaded the second just to see if something had changed. Second was the same as the third. If you enjoyed those two, you will enjoy this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Lost Artifacts: Soulstone is an exciting strategy game based in a world of magic and myth!
Overall rating
5
/
5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Good Strategy TM Game
PostedJune 20, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This Game in the Series follows the same criteria as the others.
On first glance, it may seem like a game for youngsters, as some levels are very straightforward. With that said, other levels require a good bit of strategy. This provides good replay value to get 3 stars.
It also allows you to queue up tasks. A MUST in a TM Game, as far as I'm concerned.
Controls are a little touchy on some levels, meaning when you have an obstacle or resource to get and it's close to a Building, you have to be more precise where you click. Just a tad annoying.
It does not take forever to Upgrade Buildings. Just takes strategy and planning to ensure one upgrades them based on the requirements for the Level.
Although graphics are a little less "hi tech" than some games, they are still cute and easy on the eyes.
IMHO, this is a good game. It really is for the Strategist though. If a straight click and gather is more to your liking, this probably won't be your first choice. If you like the Gardens, Inc. series, you'll probably like it.
I gave it 5 stars instead of 4, to offset some of the other low star reviews, which IMHO, were a tad low for the quality of the Game. I played it anyway, based on my enjoyment of the previous ones in the Series. Glad I did!
I recommend this game!
Help the Viking Brothers defend their home as a mythological race threatens to change their world forever!
Overall rating
5
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
Excellent - Love this Series
PostedJune 2, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Another home run in the series.
Good storyline, good replay and level of challenge
Great graphics
Need strategy to get 3 stars on many levels
Multiple levels of play
Able to plan ahead with multi-clicking
AND, it's not offered as a Collector's Edition right away, as others have said.
Good storyline, good replay and level of challenge
Great graphics
Need strategy to get 3 stars on many levels
Multiple levels of play
Able to plan ahead with multi-clicking
AND, it's not offered as a Collector's Edition right away, as others have said.
Don't know if it has extra Levels. Will say that to qualify for a Collector's Edition, for me at least, it must offer a set of Extra Levels.
Love this series!
I will be purchasing this game
I will be purchasing this game
I recommend this game!
An invitation from your long lost mother leads you to a mysterious facility deep below the Atlantic Ocean.
Overall rating
1
/
5
OMG - Is it over yet??
PostedMay 7, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I'm not sure what attracted me to this. The demo seemed fun?? But as I played, it just became monotonous.
Pluses:
Nice storyline
Most of the mini-games made sense
Most of the solving made sense
Nice storyline
Most of the mini-games made sense
Most of the solving made sense
Minuses:
A ton of back and forth, which would have been okay, except . . .
The Map was all but USELESS - the arrows made no sense at all to me
I get this is an HO game,but towards the end, it is one after the other after the other. My eyes were glazing over
Adding to that, half of the HOs were soooo dark, that you couldn't even make out objects and I turned my brightness up. Really? If you expect us to find something, we need to be able to see it!!
A ton of back and forth, which would have been okay, except . . .
The Map was all but USELESS - the arrows made no sense at all to me
I get this is an HO game,but towards the end, it is one after the other after the other. My eyes were glazing over
Adding to that, half of the HOs were soooo dark, that you couldn't even make out objects and I turned my brightness up. Really? If you expect us to find something, we need to be able to see it!!
As I don't like not finishing a game, I actually endured and finished it, but it was sooo mind-numbing due to the minuses that toward the end, I absolutely loathed it.
Perhaps someone who doesn't mind HO after HO after HO towards the end and can deal with the darkness of half of these, will enjoy it.
It certainly was long enough.
Not for me
I don't recommend this game.
Can you and your father escape a mystical and dangerous realm?
Overall rating
5
/
5
13 of 14 found this review helpful
Enjoyed It
PostedApril 16, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I play this sort of game for relaxation and this one I found to be quite enjoyable.
Nice graphics, as others have said. Fairly easy on the eyes.
I mute the music, so cannot comment on that.
Puzzles so far, have made sense. Cannot stand puzzles that have poor instructions or make no sense.
Storyline is fine. I'm not expecting an epic novel. It's a game! As long as it's not another dark and morbid storyline, I'm good.
There is a bit of back and forth, but it's not totally excessive and there is a map.
Reasonable length. I know I'm unusual in that I don't want a game to go on and on and on . . . and then blast you with a billion hidden object searches at the end!
I have several others in the Series and find this one just as enjoyable as the others.
I too, almost didn't give it a try due to poor reviews. Glad I did. Give it try, you might be happily surprised, as I was.
I recommend this game!
Take a journey through medieval times. Help Joan of Arc to build a new kingdom and change the fate of the people in this epic story of honor and courage.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Liking It
PostedMarch 21, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Nice clear, crisp graphics
Like the choice on type of gameplay, swap, chain, etc.
Facts are fun.
Played in timed mode. Didn't have an issue attaining goals within time allotted. Still found relaxing.
Does take quite a few levels to attain enough Gold to build new Buildings
I mute the music, but what I heard of it, was nice.
One power up is replaced by the next. I don't mind this.
Overall, enjoying the game and will use a credit to purchase
Like the choice on type of gameplay, swap, chain, etc.
Facts are fun.
Played in timed mode. Didn't have an issue attaining goals within time allotted. Still found relaxing.
Does take quite a few levels to attain enough Gold to build new Buildings
I mute the music, but what I heard of it, was nice.
One power up is replaced by the next. I don't mind this.
Overall, enjoying the game and will use a credit to purchase
I recommend this game!
Match tokens to break a curse that has cast a frozen pall over a once warm and lush land!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 7 found this review helpful
Not My Cup of Tea
PostedMarch 21, 2018
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I typically mute the music and I'm not really interested in the storyline, just the gameplay.
The boards are large and easy to see. Good thing. Nice colors.
The Objectives are in a separate area that you have to click on to see - not a fan of this, as you can't see your progress.
The thing that really killed the game for me, was when you were given a new powerup. The game gave a mandatory Tutorial on it and INSISTED that you use it immediately. Would not let you opt or escape out of the suggested move. This ruined my initial strategy on many Levels and I couldn't find a way to turn the Tutorial off. After numerous levels of dealing with this, I quit the Trial and deleted the game.
You may not find this annoying though, so please give it a try and decide for yourself
I don't recommend this game.