bagelboy's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.2
- Helpful Votes:30
- Reviews Submitted:10
- First Review:April 10, 2019
- Most Recent Review:September 11, 2024
- Featured reviews0
bagelboy's Review History
A unique solitaire game with a mysterious story! Mystical village atmosphere!
Overall rating
2
/
5
Disappointing mystery
PostedSeptember 11, 2024
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The plot seemed interesting but the card numerals are hard to read; the ink blotches on some cards make it impossible to tell what they are; the gold coins won in each hand disappear after each hand, making it impossible to buy any of the Shop items (I managed to get 1 Joker at the beginning of the game; I don't see how you could get thousands of coins on a single hand to buy anything else.) The picture enhancements are kind of fun but not enough to make this a good game.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you wield the darkness to serve the light?
Overall rating
2
/
5
Too many rituals
PostedMarch 21, 2024
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was excited about this game when I started the demo as it had beautiful graphics and an interesting premise. But it soon became apparent that it was heavily into rituals, and alot of the Hidden Object scenes had poorly drawn clues and no indication where they belonged, which was disappointing. I didn't even finish the demo.
I don't recommend this game.
Small-town living can drive you crazy.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Intriguing mystery
PostedMarch 17, 2024
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is one of the most challenging, enjoyable and unique hidden object games I've ever played. The Areas of Interest stopped showing on the map early on but the Hint button was acceptable to use. I've never seen a HO scene where you could click on the colored items and change them until one appeared that you could find - neat!. The locations went on forever so even tho there's no bonus game, it was plenty long. The underlying mystery is intriguing so maybe there will be a sequel.
I recommend this game!
A breathtaking voyage through dreams, reality, and places in between!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Upgraded HOG!
PostedMarch 20, 2022
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
What a fun and challenging game! It really forced me to think outside the box and pay attention to details. It reminds me a bit of the Sandman games. I'm disappointed, tho, that I couldn't return to the game to find all the cards so I could play the extra game.
I recommend this game!
An investigation into a disappearance reveals ghostly secrets in a mountaintop hotel!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Disappointing
PostedNovember 14, 2021
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This isn't a very interesting or innovative HOG: not much to do in each scene, plus the only way to backtrack from a scene is to use the map (there's no down arrow at the bottom of the screen like there always is in other games.)
I don't recommend this game.
A quest to recover a mysterious relic has surprising implications!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Outstanding challenge!
PostedMarch 11, 2021
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is one of the most challenging, innovative, and fun games I've ever played! You have to explore every aspect of each scene and it requires some intuitive thinking to figure it out. I thought the soap bubble challenges were overdone, tho, and there are alot of battle challenges (not my favorite), but overall an excellent upgrade to the usual Match 3/Hidden Object games.
I recommend this game!
A smashing new set of unique color matching puzzles to delight puzzle lovers of all ages!
Overall rating
1
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Very disappointing
PostedJanuary 31, 2021
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
I have several Clearit games and enjoy them, but not this one. The set up and features are repetitive, and after the first few games in each level, there aren't any matching balls for several rows around the perimeter. I have neither the time nor inclination to eliminate rows of balls until I find one that matches the ones in the playing field. The bright yellow and green are hard to look at after awhile, too. I took it off my computer and won't be playing it again.
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy classic match-3 gameplay set on the banks of the mighty Euphrates River. Can you restore an ancient temple!
Overall rating
4
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Better than I expected
PostedJanuary 31, 2021
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I thought this would be a nice, easy game, maybe even a bit boring. It turned out to be enjoyable, challenging, and fun. The only part I don't like are the spider webs, which try to tie up the board unless you can eliminate them first. I haven't seen another project to build after the first one, though, so I hope there are more.
I recommend this game!
A Halloween visit with distant relatives becomes more than you bargained for!
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Terrific fun!
PostedNovember 19, 2020
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really enjoyed this game - lots to do in each scene, beautiful graphics, different story from most (reminds me of Fate's Carnival). I especially like HOG's with a lot of objects that move when you click on them and this one has a lot - lights, balloons, monsters, leaves, etc. A really fun game!
I recommend this game!
Solve Match 3 puzzles and help the tree dwellers return to their home in the newest addition to the Quadrium series.
Overall rating
2
/
5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
Unique game but flawed
PostedApril 10, 2019
bagelboy
fromColumbia, MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I liked the demo so bought the game; it's an interesting variation of match 3: challenging, interesting. I enjoyed it until I got to level 25; I managed to eliminate all the orbs except the 2 innermost pink ones on the 2nd row and there's no help/hint or way to skip the level, so I can't go any further. Maybe someone can share the solution with me so I can continue to play.
I don't recommend this game.