jlanger78's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:1,036
- Reviews Submitted:6
- First Review:November 11, 2011
- Most Recent Review:November 26, 2011
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jlanger78's Review History
Vacation Quest: The Hawaiian Islands
Your passport to the most beautiful & stunning places in the world begins with Vacation Quest: The Hawaiian Islands!
Overall rating
4
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5
91 of 103 found this review helpful
great fun
PostedNovember 26, 2011
jlanger78
fromOntario, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Gemsweeper
(16)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
this game was the first hidden object game that I played here. I loved it and began searching for others...
It's bright, and sunny, the objects on the list aren't obvious, aren't teeny tiny and are cleverly hidden. Some of the clues are quite humorous.
There are additional "secret" items to find in each scene, the mini games aren't tedious but are standard swap tile puzzles and spot the difference.
The game has replay-ability and the H0 lists change.
It's bright, and sunny, the objects on the list aren't obvious, aren't teeny tiny and are cleverly hidden. Some of the clues are quite humorous.
There are additional "secret" items to find in each scene, the mini games aren't tedious but are standard swap tile puzzles and spot the difference.
The game has replay-ability and the H0 lists change.
For a fun and relaxing straight HOG I give this two thumbs up :D
I recommend this game!
Plants vs Zombies
Think fast, and plant faster, to stem a zombie attack! Save your home, and your brains, in this exciting Action/Arcade game!
Overall rating
5
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5
110 of 155 found this review helpful
In a league of its own
PostedNovember 24, 2011
jlanger78
fromOntario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Time Management, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This game defies been placed in one genre, and although I have searched for about a year or so I have never found a game that is even remotely similar to this game. This game has time management and tower defense properties and is basically a "defend your hive" type game.
You use plants such as "pea-shooter" and "cob cannons" to defend your yard/roof from Zombies. What I like about this game is the ability to buy more plants once the level has started. There's no setting it up and waiting to see if it works. If something doesn't work, you can just eventually get a new flower.
There are different types of plants.. the shooters, the catapults, the night/fog plants and the defense plants. The almanac lets you know what each kind of plant does the best and also tells you about the zombies and what their strengths/weaknesses are.
In addition to the main game play (which gets better after the first play through) there are mini games, challenges, achievements, survival mode and of course your zen garden.
This game has so many things to offer that I highly recommend it to everyone. Lots to do and HUGE replay factor. After playing this for a year I still enjoy the game and the different challenges.
You use plants such as "pea-shooter" and "cob cannons" to defend your yard/roof from Zombies. What I like about this game is the ability to buy more plants once the level has started. There's no setting it up and waiting to see if it works. If something doesn't work, you can just eventually get a new flower.
There are different types of plants.. the shooters, the catapults, the night/fog plants and the defense plants. The almanac lets you know what each kind of plant does the best and also tells you about the zombies and what their strengths/weaknesses are.
In addition to the main game play (which gets better after the first play through) there are mini games, challenges, achievements, survival mode and of course your zen garden.
This game has so many things to offer that I highly recommend it to everyone. Lots to do and HUGE replay factor. After playing this for a year I still enjoy the game and the different challenges.
I recommend this game!
Descend into the Egyptian sands to find an oasis of puzzles, treasures, and mysteries in this Match 3 dazzler.
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 21 found this review helpful
Addictive fun
PostedNovember 22, 2011
jlanger78
fromOntario, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This game is really cute. The goal is to restore the ancient temples of the egyptian gods. by using different match 3 techniques. there's a lot of variety, swap M3, chain M3, buster etc.. 7 different temples each with a different type of game play. I have only finished the challenge level 1 (24 levels per challenge level) in each temple and it took me a couple days with marathon gaming. :D If you're looking for a game that has longevity, this one is for you. The one thing I didn't like is that it didn't give clear directions on how to get rid of the obstacles that are inevitably thrown your way in M3 games. I was in the fifth temple before I realized how I was supposed to get rid of one obstacle, and there's another one I still haven't figured out yet, but the fluke system seems to be holding for me so far.
Something I missed from this game that I tend to find in other Egypian themed games is the history that the developers throw in as little tidbits. I like those, and this game doesn't appear to have any, however the voice overs that are done are good quality.
I recommend this game!
Wait no more! The adventures of My Kingdom for the Princess continue. It's time to defeat the traitors and rebuild the kingdom!
Overall rating
4
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5
66 of 77 found this review helpful
Still loving this game
PostedNovember 17, 2011
jlanger78
fromOntario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This game has the same general game mechanics as the other two. With the addition of a pink pop up bubble that allows you to choose one of any of the resources (food/wood/gold) to prevent you from having to wait forever for the resource I guess. The object is still to clear the road so that you can win the hand of the princess. I didn't find this as challenging as the second one where I had to keep replaying levels for the gold, this time there were only a few I had to replay even on the first go through. It has some interesting new power-ups that I quite enjoyed experimenting with. I really liked the game, but I think the second was the best of the series.
It still has the annoying voice telling you that you've won a trophy. It still has the whack-a-mole levels in the middle of each Island. and It still makes you replay if the timer runs out. There's also no way to skip through the dialogue or turn off the hints (which I found to be quite time consuming) and in the beginning building a bridge takes forever but it gets faster later on in the game, so don't let that deter you
It still has the annoying voice telling you that you've won a trophy. It still has the whack-a-mole levels in the middle of each Island. and It still makes you replay if the timer runs out. There's also no way to skip through the dialogue or turn off the hints (which I found to be quite time consuming) and in the beginning building a bridge takes forever but it gets faster later on in the game, so don't let that deter you
I recommend this game!
Stop the invading barbarian forces and restore the settlements and broken roads in Roads of Rome 3, a fun Strategy game!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
I expected more
PostedNovember 17, 2011
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
As a third edition to the series I expected more from this game. I found that the cursor was still clunky and lagged, and the fires everywhere were just annoying. The game play is exactly the same as the first two, however, the smithy/workshop etc now put out a resource you need to go and collect, which in my opinion is just a huge distraction and time waster. This does have an expert mode, but as a seasoned Roads of Rome player I found the regular mode of play challenging to get expert times on. Expert mode was WAY out of my league after about level 5. Not the best game of the three, but I still enjoyed playing it. Also has LOADS of replay value with lots of time needed to get through it the first time. (I played it for about ten hours until I got bored of the sameness around level 3-10)
I recommend this game!
Use the BurgerTron2000 contraption to create tasty food items for hungry customers in this fast-paced food making game!
Overall rating
5
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5
746 of 905 found this review helpful
Fabulous sequel to a great game
PostedNovember 11, 2011
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This game is amazing. I loved the first one, and this one is so much better. The story line wasn't of much interest to me, but it is humorous.
This is a conveyor-belt food prep time management game. New additions include breakfast and dinner menus, a new burger-tron 2.0 (this is a very helpful little guy), and funny new customers.
There are LOTS of levels to this game and when you finish the story mode of play with expert times you open up a whole new game in expert mode. You also get the choices for relaxed mode and challenge mode. There are different awards and medals you can achieve each with a bronze, silver and gold level.
If you liked the first Burger Shop, then I highly recommend that you try this game. There is so much to do with it, that I would happily pay premium prices AGAIN for this game
This is a conveyor-belt food prep time management game. New additions include breakfast and dinner menus, a new burger-tron 2.0 (this is a very helpful little guy), and funny new customers.
There are LOTS of levels to this game and when you finish the story mode of play with expert times you open up a whole new game in expert mode. You also get the choices for relaxed mode and challenge mode. There are different awards and medals you can achieve each with a bronze, silver and gold level.
If you liked the first Burger Shop, then I highly recommend that you try this game. There is so much to do with it, that I would happily pay premium prices AGAIN for this game
I recommend this game!