sandebeach's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:3,821
- Reviews Submitted:57
- First Review:November 11, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 30, 2012
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Murder, She Wrote
Help the world-renowned author, Jessica Fletcher, solve murders! Piece together the clues to crack cases in Murder, She Wrote!
Overall rating
5
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5
170 of 207 found this review helpful
I love the TV series and I love this game
PostedNovember 28, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
PLUS SIDE = If you're a fan of Jessica Fletcher, please try this Hidden Object game! It is fun and bright, cartoon-type graphics but very crisp and clear. The game is made up of five books, so you can complete a book and leave the game, then come back later and start a new book. The Hidden Object scenes are fairly easy but some items are well-hidden.
MINUS SIDE = I want a sequel!!!!!
I recommend this game!
Travel to Rome with Rhianna Ford, and confirm the authenticity of a still sealed letter allegedly written by Da Vinci!
Overall rating
5
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5
57 of 63 found this review helpful
One of my All-Time Favorite Games
PostedNovember 28, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
PLUS SIDE = I keep this game on my desktop to replay the Hidden Object scenes, all of which are unlocked for replay once you complete the game. One of my favorite things about this game is the music, for some reason I just love it and replay sometimes just to hear the soundtrack. I also love the graphics, and the items you need to find in the Hidden Object scenes (i.e., like Rhiana's living room and particularly Mel's apartment, love the cat). It's fun to find items in pretty spots, this is so relaxing to play.
MINUS SIDE = The story is not particularly complicated, and this is a very linear game, but it is a game I enjoy replaying for the Hidden Object scenes
I recommend this game!
Create the romance of a lifetime! From the perfect proposal to cutting of the cake, bring this charming adventure to life!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 68 found this review helpful
One of my Favorites in the Dream Day series
PostedNovember 28, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
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
PLUS SIDE: This is one of my favorite games in the Dream Day series, and I have re-played this game several times. I love the graphics, the visuals are stunning, particularly the scenes in the villa in Italy. Lots of Hidden Object scenes, and fun mini-games to do, like decorating the cake. You can also find birds to get extra hints.
MINUS SIDE = Some of the Hidden Object scenes are very hard to see (i.e., white rocks against a white background; olives in a field) and hints are limited.
I recommend this game!
When a casual fling turns steamy for a brilliant wedding photographer, Mackensie decides to try to capture the romance!
Overall rating
4
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5
38 of 39 found this review helpful
Love the Bride series by Nora Roberts
PostedNovember 28, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUS SIDE = I have been a long time fan of Nora Roberts and have all the books in the Bride series. This game is based on the first book. I really enjoyed seeing the four lead characters (those girls are all great) and the lovely house (what a beautiful place to have a wedding), the visuals brought to life the descriptions in her book. I have replayed this game at least half a dozen times, the graphics are so pretty (particularly the outdoors scenes) that it makes me happy inside. You can also try to collect letters (VOWS) in each Hidden Object scene.
MINUS SIDE = Some items are small and so hard to find, and finding white items against the white snow is very difficult
I recommend this game!
Set off on an adventure and help your professor with a mysterious discovery in Tearstone, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
2
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5
59 of 73 found this review helpful
Beware the Hype
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
This game received a lot of hype as the potential "Game of the Year" but I was very disappointed when I played it. It was hard to follow, with poor instructions and an illogical story line. I made it through to the end, but it was such a struggle to figure out what to do, that the game became a chore instead of fun.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Detective Angelina track down an elusive jewel thief in the Hidden Object game, Cruise Clues: Caribbean Adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
63 of 71 found this review helpful
Cruise Ship and Jewelry - A Girl's Dream!
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUSSES = This is a game that I play whenever it is cold/rainy/stormy outside, because it is a cute, bright and fun little game. An FBI agent goes on a Caribbean cruise to catch a jewel thief. Throughout the game there are lots of Hidden Object scenes where you explore rooms on the ship (casino, piano lounge, disco bar, penthouse suite, poolside, etc.) and look for fun items, like pretty jewelry and gems, cocktails, purses and other tropical vacation items. Other locales include beaches and underwater scenes (loved the underwater scenes, so pretty). There are a few mini-games, like place the gems back in the tiara. The game is easy to play, it is a straight forward Hidden Object game, and fun to play when you need to de-stress.
MINUSSES = The ending is a little abrupt, and the game is not very long.
I recommend this game!
Emma Roberts has been tasked with writing a story about an old haunted manor. Help her explore the McInroy Estate!
Overall rating
4
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5
63 of 77 found this review helpful
Fun Hidden Object Game
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUS = I enjoyed the interactive nature of the game, very non-linear, I was wandering all over the place to find items and finally got them all. Had to use the walkthrough a few times to help me figure out what I was doing. But this game will have great replay value for me, each time I play I will figure out my own way through trying not to have to use the walkthrough at all.
MINUS = The graphics were fairly good, but a little hard to see in some of the Hidden Object scenes
I recommend this game!
Help a detective explore a rampant briar growth in Scotland, and discover the true tale of the real Sleeping Beauty!
Overall rating
4
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5
82 of 96 found this review helpful
Beautiful Graphics
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUS = After seeing that this was a Game of the Year awardee, I decided to try the demo and midway through, went ahead and purchased. I loved the graphics (very beautifully done) and the setting, really enjoyed exploring the castle grounds. I liked the story line and also the interactive aspects of the game. Since the game was non-linear, I was able to wander at my own pace, pick up different items, and then figure out how to use them when I arrived at the right site.
MINUS = This is a Find the Fragmented Object game (FROG), instead of a traditional Hidden Object game. I prefer the regular HO type games, but at least the FROG pieces were large enough for me to find
I recommend this game!
The Stroke of Midnight
A romance author has stumbled upon a Victorian-era love triangle, and must reunite the long lost lovers in the afterlife!
Overall rating
4
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5
45 of 53 found this review helpful
Stunning Graphics and Visuals
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUS = I was a little worried when downloading the demo that I would have a horrid time with the "panaramic" type view mentioned by reviewers. I had previously tried playing the 360 game series and felt dizzy after a while, so never purchased them. But after trying the demo I immediately bought this game, and loved the "zoom" effect of scanning around the room. I did have to remember that it was a scanable screen when I kept missing items, not used to having to scan up toward the ceiling to find things. Kudos to the developers, this was very innovative! I enjoyed the graphics, I love exploring beautiful rooms and grounds in homes and castles, and the story line kept my interest (although I frowned towards the end, it was like, would you expect giving aspirin to help cure someone who got hit by a car?) But the storyline was inventive, and the ghosts were engaging characters.
MINUS = Because the story was really very linear, I don't know if replay value will be very good
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
4
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5
17 of 23 found this review helpful
Dupin and the Rue Morgue
PostedNovember 27, 2011
sandebeach
fromSouth Florida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Fairway Solitaire
(17)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
PLUS = I have enjoyed playing several of the ERS games, so thought I would try this one. Loved it! I like Hidden Object searches, and this game was loaded with them. I got stuck a few times, had to use the walkthrough, but enjoyed exploring the rooms (the kitchen scene was funny, the flipping fish in the bucket surprised me!)
MINUS = I wish the game would have been a little longer
I recommend this game!