bessiegirl's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.2
- Helpful Votes:2,033
- Reviews Submitted:291
- First Review:April 15, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 12, 2022
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Phantasmat: Town of Lost Hope
Carrying the lives of many on your shoulders, you are forced to balance on the tightrope placed between life and death.
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Depressing game
PostedMay 12, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
Honestly? This was kind of a sick game and the ending, like most of the game didn't make sense to me.
A LOT of HOS and puzzles. Those gamers who love HOS and tedious, time consuming puzzles will love this game, however the content is depressing and disturbing and appeared to be not well thought out and fragmented.
I found the gameplay awkward and sometimes confusing...didn't feel the game was smooth. Maybe because of all the HOS and puzzles, the game got very tiring for me and I was glad to see it end. I enjoy a game with HOS and puzzles, but this one went over the edge.
Very glad I only used a credit as I would be upset if I had wasted full price on this game. I'm getting a little disappointed in this developers games of late.
I don't recommend this game.
Plunge into an adventure full of mystery and danger. Unique Match 3 mechanics will give you a fresh perspective on the genre.
Overall rating
3
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
I've played better Match 3
PostedMay 12, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I guess I can't get as excited as the other reviewers over this one. Its hard to find Match 3's anymore and good ones are even more rare.
Cute little game (I just played the demo) that offers some weak challenges so far. Maybe it gets better, but even if it does its kind of a sameo sameo gameplay. You guide this little flame guy through some obstacles to unlock some locks and light a light and then you move on to a new level w/a bigger game board.
I'll probably buy since I use Match 3 as a break from Adventure games or as a time waster while a new game downloads, but only on sale...certainly not worth full price.
I recommend this game!
Glyph
Arrange glyphs in groups of three or more to harness elemental powers and save the world of Kuros.
Overall rating
3
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5
Hmmmmmmmm
PostedMay 11, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Well, I've certainly played better match 3's. This one is a timed game, unfortunately and starts out OK, not exactly very fun, but OK. However, it doesn't take long until the boards get difficult to beat the timer. There is no "scramble" when the board is locked you just have to wait out the timer and lose 1 of only 3 lives. Once you spend all three lives the game is over....Not fun.
You need to move fast as the timer seems to refill if you use the right "gems". You get power-ups but need strategy to use them properly. I found the game a bit boring and also "not fun" as you get to a point where you can't beat the time and its all over. I like my match 3's to have a bit more depth than that. Glad I got it on sale. I'd be upset if I paid full for it. Probably won't ever play it again.
I don't recommend this game.
Will your curse save or destroy you?
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Good game
PostedMay 9, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was an enjoyable game with settings options so you could set the hint and skip to refresh quickly. HOS were interactive and interesting and the mini games were for the most part, doable meaning I didn't skip very many of them which is my MO.
Transporter map was good and very needed as this game was all over the place. A long game which got to be a little tiresome toward the end. I got a bit tired of checking the map all the time and just used the hint to move around.
The inventory list could get large at times but for the most part you used what you picked up fairly soon. The "wolf power" buttons could be a bit confusing especially toward the ending climax. Animations, graphics, color and voice overs were very good..some dark spots in the HOS but not a problem. I always turn the music down so not sure what part it may have played. Same-o, same-o storyline but certainly worth the full price paid.
I recommend this game!
When your father is arrested, it's up to you to save him and the city of Prague from sinister forces.
Overall rating
2
/
5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
Boring....
PostedMay 9, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Truly, I didn't even finish the demo. I had forgotten how slow and ponderous these games had become. I have seen this same storyline (stone monster created by "nice guy" which destroys town).
Same abundant, tedious overused mini games and HOS which are so interactive they are not even fun; so many that it makes the gameplay slow.
Over loaded and short inventory bar which makes the game confusing. Back and forth to collect something here and go there to do something there...Not a smooth flowing game at all which leads to "mind wandering, lack of attention". Couldn't take anymore and shut it down. I usually like to at least complete the demo before reviewing, but I was just getting too bored and tired of it.
Graphics, color and animations were good. Had to turn the music down as usual. You can set your own Options and also set the skip and hint to refresh very quickly which is a life-saver. Tried to use the hint to move around the scenes as the transporter map gets overloaded with "areas" and they are not marked with the area to go to next so you end up clicking through the map which gets old. Usually one can use the hint to move through games like this but it didn't seem to be working that way in this one which made it even more tedious.
I don't recommend this game.
In Wishville, all dreams come true, for a price.
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
Tricky but enjoyable
PostedMay 9, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Unusual storyline which included a mixture of fairytales mostly involving one, but aspects of others. Excellent color, graphics, animations and voice-overs.
HOS are challenging, I actually had to use the HINT a few times. They are interactive and objects can be tricky to find. Mini games/puzzles...well I skipped nearly all of them. Instructions were not clear and others just plain tedious. I'm sure puzzles loves may enjoy them, but I'm not one of those.
A long game with a very good transporter map with multi layers. I found the game very entertaining and highly recommend it. Game runs and flows smoothly and provides an intermediate level challenge. I adjusted the options to include a quick refresh to both hint and skip.
Certainly worth a "full price" purchase.
I recommend this game!
Can you escape the mysterious musician's melody?
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
Different but interesting
PostedMay 8, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I can't say this was a 5 star amazing game, but it was fun to play. Very different HOS and the graphics, color and animations were very good. Voice overs were good although without much variety, but at least they weren't annoying. Music was good.
Transporter map was excellent but the mini games were tedious and I skipped almost all of them. HOS could be a challenge and actually had to use the hint at times. I found the game to be a bit on the short side, but it ended well and brought the story to a good ending.
Choice of 4 gameplay options which allowed for custom setting of the hint and skip which are always a plus in my book. Because of the length, I don't know if it is such a great "full price" deal, but I would recommend on sale.
I recommend this game!
Explore a fantastical world and save the King in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
THIS is what a real Match 3 should be!
PostedApril 28, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I run across one of these gems now and then while trying to find a decent match 3 to play. Worth every penny paid! What a total delight. It had been awhile since I had played a match 3 like this so it took me a bit to get back into its many ins and outs.
Highly recommend you start out playing this game in the relaxed non-timed mode until you feel you totally understand it. I believe you can switch modes mid-game if you feel you need the challenge of the timed mode. Frankly, this game is so much fun in relaxed mode I never felt the need to go timed.
The dialog is hilarious and there are so many things to do that you can certainly get caught up in "marathon" play. Love this game! It takes some getting used to and time playing to "get" it all, but what a ride! Have fun!
I recommend this game!
Mix potions, pick locks, make magic orbs, and much more - to rescue the magic creatures from the evil wizard in this enchanting match-3 adventure.
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
Got snookered by all the good reviews....
PostedApril 27, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love match 3 games...good as a break from the adventure games and mostly relaxing. This had all 5 star reviews so I didn't even think twice about buying before demo...big mistake and I am sure glad it was on sale.
Played for only about 20 minutes before I got thoroughly bored. I will agree the graphics are very nice, but everything else is awful. Very small playing boards. Tiles do not move smoothly, sounds-effects absolutely drove me nuts, and the dialog was garbled...maybe it was suppose to be that way. Very little challenge or gameplay. I found it childish compared to other fantasy match 3's/builder games and didn't even have the desire to work my way through board after board of foolish gameplay to see if a miracle occurred somewhere down the line to make it more entertaining.
I'm afraid this one hits the circular file on my computer and I have now learned to play before buy no matter what the star count. Good grief.
I don't recommend this game.
A meteorite devastates a town, yanking Emily from her normal life.
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Glad I got it on sale....
PostedApril 19, 2016
bessiegirl
fromOcean Shores, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
A long, frustratingly complex and confusing game. Not a lot of fun. Hint and transporter map were definitely needed mostly because the game was badly designed...or maybe designed that way on purpose; but whatever the reason it turned out to be more cumbersome than fun.
The game was so fractured that I even forgot what the actual storyline was after awhile. The main characters voice and dialog was so annoying it drove me crazy. Graphics, animations a color were very good, the transporter map was absolutely needed as the game was all over the place was not very helpful at times as it would show several sites but you had to either have a great memory or pick and chose between them to find the next step.
I was so glad when this game drew to a close that I didn't even try to participate in the "battle" at the end...just skipped through it. A lot of HOS and they were very interactive and frustrating. Some of the mini games were easy and others just plain tedious. I was very thankful I could set the refresh to be quick in the options. Game did not open on wide screen and you had to be sure to check the box to enable the hint.
I certainly don't recommend this one...maybe if you are into cumbersome, long gameplay.
I don't recommend this game.