cbtx's Profile
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- Average Rating:2.3
- Helpful Votes:2,261
- Reviews Submitted:133
- First Review:December 30, 2011
- Most Recent Review:February 13, 2025
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Can you solve this maritime mystery in time to save Catstown?
Overall rating
1
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5
BIG,BIG Mistake
PostedSeptember 22, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I'm talking about the opening to this game that shows a cat in distress.
I know it is an animation/cartoon style cat ---- but the thoughtlessness of the devs is inexcusable. The opening scene graphically shows a poisoned, choking ---- then dying cat.
As a person that has fostered, owned and taken care of all kinds of cats and dogs for many years I have seen all kinds of problems with these little babies ---- AND I DO NOT WANT TO SEE THAT KIND OF SUFFERING IN A GAME.
I know it is an animation/cartoon style cat ---- but the thoughtlessness of the devs is inexcusable. The opening scene graphically shows a poisoned, choking ---- then dying cat.
As a person that has fostered, owned and taken care of all kinds of cats and dogs for many years I have seen all kinds of problems with these little babies ---- AND I DO NOT WANT TO SEE THAT KIND OF SUFFERING IN A GAME.
You developers should update the game and get rid of that disgusting opening sequence. At that point I will look at the rest of the game ---- not before. Very crude and needless, devs. Shame on such thoughtlessness.
I would recommend any gamer with a sensitivity to animals in difficulty not even download the trial. I'm sorry I saw it, and it takes my opinion of these devs down considerably.
I don't recommend this game.
Take a trip to see the inspiring sights of Brazil!
Overall rating
3
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5
Just What We Need ---- Another Travel Game!
PostedSeptember 19, 2023
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
When, oh when, will this seemingly unending glut of plain and simple hidden object games slow down? Sure, they are far better graphically than the tons of HO games of bygone years. but enough is enough. The devs need to stop copying one another and think in terms something new and original instead of "me too"
As to this particular game ---- first and foremost ---- to the devs ---- this game desperately needs a much, much faster hint time. As if just hunting down the well hidden objects is not problematic enough, a person who pays for the game should not have to wait as long as this game requires in its present state for a hint. All the waiting causes boredom to set in fast and the player can lose interest quick in continuing the game. This could easily be done in the "options", as most developers do.
And I do want the game to do well, because it is clearly a step or two above the devs whose games just feature animals or plants, etc.
The graphics are sharper, the minigames are vastly superior to the ones in those "other" ganes.
The graphics are sharper, the minigames are vastly superior to the ones in those "other" ganes.
But one thing I found curious ---- why Brazil? That choice is not really very interesting considering Brazil's record of high crime rates, dirty cities (see Rio's pitifully ruined Olympic venues), and difficulty getting around the country. Maybe this game, with its cheerful presentation and interesting facts can put a more positive spin on Brazil. And I admit it is a better choice than the cities (Paris, NY, London, etc.) done over and over before.
So for those that enjoy travel games, it is a step up from so many others, I am just weary of these over and over hidden object/puzzle games 2-3 times every single week.
So I won't say I recommend the game because I am way past bored with type games, but I won't say that I do not recommend it, either.
BUT FIX THAT HINT TIME!!
Unleash your inner vampire and bring peace to Nocturnarya!
Overall rating
5
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5
A Great M3
PostedSeptember 16, 2023
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
Take these comments lightly because I am one of the worst M3 players in the universe.
But I still like to try if the game is not overly complex, and this one fills the bill for me with just enough challenge to keep me interested in playing. It is bright and colorful and features an excellent story.
And a special village building feature is a great addition because you need to build to get to battle bosses.
And a special village building feature is a great addition because you need to build to get to battle bosses.
It is another excellent entry from IKI games (Spooky Dwellers, Suddenly Meow) and shows what a dose of creativity can do for a game (unlike the repetitive, no story, here's an ancient "puzzle", do the same thing again with no goal in sight games blowing up BF these days).
As I said, I'm not very good at M3, but this one is great fun and a keeper for me.
Kudos to the devs, I hope others are watching.
I recommend this game!
Breathe life back into Turtle Bay!
Overall rating
1
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5
Yet another repeat
PostedSeptember 14, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Well, here's another HOG that just repeats itself which shows zero imagination and lazy development.
It's the second of this type this week ---- way too many of these snoozers.
And despite the best and over the top effort of whoever writes the game descriptions ("join on a heartfelt quest" ---- completely silly and totally inaccurate), the game is nothing but a glorified HOG in the clutter style of games.
Square eyed bore of the week.
If you love travel, adventure, and hidden-objects, this is the game for you!
Overall rating
1
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5
Wash, Rinse, Repeat
PostedSeptember 12, 2023
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Just a rehash of the Amazing World 2, nothing original with lots of tired, old time filler games.
Oh well, I guess we should expect a ton of "me too" games given the glut of glowing reviews (by the same people) for these increasingly boring, non challenging "games".
I actually kind of liked the first 2 entries but now it's just an exercise in boredom ---- really expected so much more from Point 8 ---- but nothing new or different here. I really am very unhappy with these very dated HOGS being offered every week by BF as CEs. I hope for a much better gaming selection than old style visually and musically jazzed up HOGs for my membership money.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you work with animals to save a local zoo’s celebration?
Overall rating
2
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5
Disappointing
PostedAugust 31, 2023
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I really had high hopes for this one, but it was not to be.
Instead, it is a sort of souped up Boomzap/Tiny Little Lion style game that BF has been blowing up our daily choices with. And I am more than tired of that type of game. And, even though there is a thin story, it is just one hidden object scene after the other with simple/overly simple "puzzles" which add up to a very boring game.
I do NOT play casual games to relax, or to be soothed, or to be amazed by lovely graphics ---- I play for fun, and that requires a challenge above what a 5 year old requires.
I do NOT play casual games to relax, or to be soothed, or to be amazed by lovely graphics ---- I play for fun, and that requires a challenge above what a 5 year old requires.
I do NOT understand why a big time excellent developer would think their followers/fans would want yet another game like this ---- unless it relates to the over the top reviews those "other" developers games get, and Elephant wants its share. Just guessing, of course.
But this is not something I would pay for, and loses its charm after about 10 minutes as simplicity, boredom, and silliness overtake any interesting elements of the game.
Definitely not for me.
Get ready for another round of good, clean fun!
Overall rating
1
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5
Simplistic, Silly, and Dull
PostedAugust 30, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Maybe this game was intended for kids, no way to tell, but as the excellent top reviewer pennmom36 pointed out, this one is a huge disappointment after the superb "Crowded Mysteries".
Just clicking on the obvious got boring about 5 minutes in ---- sorry, but for me it really doesn't qualify as a game. You can go all over the internet to find things to click on ---- and they want CE money for this? I don't think so.
Sorry the review is negative ---- I am just trying to convey my true feelings about the game. I get such a laugh out of other reviewers who feel they have to make insolent and petty remarks about other reviews ---- just shows their lack of confidence in their own review, in my opinion.
But, as always, try the game if you want ---- it's free to play for an hour.
I don't recommend this game.
Experience the beauty of the natural world!
Overall rating
1
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5
A Square-Eyed Bore (again)
PostedAugust 24, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
It should come as no surprise that boring Boomzap (aka Tiny Little Lion) has made their weekly appearance with this snoozer that asks us to spend hours playing their repeating game hunting for ---- hold on now, try not to get too excited ---- PLANTS!!
And it's the 4th go around.
Plants.
Again.
And it's the 4th go around.
Plants.
Again.
Really, fellow players, can you think of anything more boring? than hunting plants? and then, play a mini game whose style was popular in 2008? Maybe they could feature a game of paint drying around the world, and even have a developer's diary of various stages of paint drying. (And yes, there is a developer's diary here ---- part of the CE bonus content, you see. LOL)
Incredibly, there are those who feel the need to scold me for reviewing these redundant games negatively. Well, sorry about that, but these repeating games from boring Boomzap once a week are really getting old. And it is just that ---- repeating itself. Everything is the very same and I fully believe that boring Boomzap has got these games already made way on up to number 10 or so for each of their titles that truly, really are the very same game.
For me, it's an awful game that has no point to it at all.
But for those who play to "relax" and want to let the brain cells take a total rest ---- buy this wreck of a game and enjoy ---- it's your money.
I don't recommend this game.
Track down missing objects as a Lost & Found Agency detective!
Overall rating
3
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5
Dumbed Down HOPA
PostedAugust 19, 2023
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
It doesn't really qualify as a real HOPA ---- just some HOS with some ok puzzles and a weak but barely serviceable story.
Good enough to be leveled above the junk involving animals, travel, etc. from other devs so it gets the 3 stars. However, it is not, imo, CE worthy at all
But for the sake of a simple beginner type game, I guess it's ok ---- this dev has other similar offerings but I can't remember anything about them ---- that's how forgettable they are.
Find America in the vast beauty of the Great Lakes!
Overall rating
1
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5
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Same Old Song
PostedAugust 10, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Same template
Same layout
Same CE extras
Same mechanics
Same mini games
Same lack of creativity
Same lack of a whisper of a story
Same busywork
Same lack of imagination
Same as all the other pitifully tawdry games from this dev (whether they are going by Boomzap or Tiny Little Lion)
Same layout
Same CE extras
Same mechanics
Same mini games
Same lack of creativity
Same lack of a whisper of a story
Same busywork
Same lack of imagination
Same as all the other pitifully tawdry games from this dev (whether they are going by Boomzap or Tiny Little Lion)
Anyone that believes these games weren't made ready for a quick buck months ago ---- please take a look at my moon lots! LOL
These games are just getting worse ---- whatever they are choosing as their topic. Thank goodness for the astute developers we can still count on.