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Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:292
- Reviews Submitted:23
- First Review:February 7, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 10, 2015
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Put your Mahjong skills to the test and save Ariel's fiancé, Tarlan, from captivity by the evil wizard Cornwall!
Overall rating
3
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Basic Mahjong game
PostedDecember 10, 2015
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I liked this game, as a mindless way to pass time.
With a newborn baby in the house, its handy to have something casual to pick up and play for a few minutes in between feeds/changes etc, and this fitted the bill quite well! The storyline is simple but cute- at least there is some attempt at a story- I can find mahjong on its own pointless and get bored. There are also mini games, like matching tiles and a few hidden object scenes. There are plenty of levels in the story mode (I didnt bother with the single levels after playing through the story), I think about 12 stages with 10-12 levels in each.
As other reviewers have said, there are a few problems with this game- the english is not always clear and the cursor can be tricky to pin down, but these were minor issues and didnt really bother me. The game also just came to an end, with no real ending, I would have preferred some kind of final puzzle.
With a newborn baby in the house, its handy to have something casual to pick up and play for a few minutes in between feeds/changes etc, and this fitted the bill quite well! The storyline is simple but cute- at least there is some attempt at a story- I can find mahjong on its own pointless and get bored. There are also mini games, like matching tiles and a few hidden object scenes. There are plenty of levels in the story mode (I didnt bother with the single levels after playing through the story), I think about 12 stages with 10-12 levels in each.
As other reviewers have said, there are a few problems with this game- the english is not always clear and the cursor can be tricky to pin down, but these were minor issues and didnt really bother me. The game also just came to an end, with no real ending, I would have preferred some kind of final puzzle.
Overall, I would say this game was too easy, it could have benefitted with a harder mode- its almost impossible to lose a level and that meant there is no challenge. It might suit younger or more inexperienced players better.
I recommend this game!
Save the souls of prodigy children and their caretaker who disappeared during the fire in The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great hidden object/puzzle game with supernatural twist!
PostedJune 17, 2014
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This review is based on the full game which I completed.
This is the second game I have played in this series and while I really enjoyed both, there are also similar issues I have with them.
I liked:
~the storyline which is interesting and immersive, a bit different (if you like supernatural things!).
~the mix of puzzles and hidden objects which I thought was good.
~the lack of to much going back and forth in the game, its fairly linear.
~the storyline which is interesting and immersive, a bit different (if you like supernatural things!).
~the mix of puzzles and hidden objects which I thought was good.
~the lack of to much going back and forth in the game, its fairly linear.
I didnt like:
~some of the hidden object puzzles were a bit obscure, esp the putting objects back into place ones.
~the puzzles could do with more instruction, in a few cases, I had to resort to a walkthrough in order to find out what I was supposed to do.
~some of the hidden object puzzles were a bit obscure, esp the putting objects back into place ones.
~the puzzles could do with more instruction, in a few cases, I had to resort to a walkthrough in order to find out what I was supposed to do.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game and would recommend it for adults or older children.
I recommend this game!
Investigate a military hospital that hosted a variety of terrifying experiments in The Agency of Anomalies: Mystic Hospital!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great Hidden object/puzzle game
PostedJune 17, 2014
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This review is based on the full game which I completed.
I liked:
~the storyline which is interesting and immersive, a bit different (if you like supernatural things!).
~the mix of puzzles and hidden objects which I thought was good.
~the lack of to much going back and forth in the game, its fairly linear.
~the storyline which is interesting and immersive, a bit different (if you like supernatural things!).
~the mix of puzzles and hidden objects which I thought was good.
~the lack of to much going back and forth in the game, its fairly linear.
I didnt like:
~some of the hidden object puzzles were a bit obscure.
~the puzzles could do with more instruction, in a few cases, I had to resort to a walkthrough in order to find out what I was supposed to do.
~some of the hidden object puzzles were a bit obscure.
~the puzzles could do with more instruction, in a few cases, I had to resort to a walkthrough in order to find out what I was supposed to do.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game and would recommend it, for adults-its a bit dark for younger children.
I recommend this game!
Explore the mystical woods and mountains to defeat the evil spirit called Strix in this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Nice bright point and click game
PostedJune 12, 2014
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This review is based on the full, completed game.
I liked the fantasy storyline, the fun bright characters and the flow of the game which I thought was excellent. There was little going back and forth, the game was quite linear which I enjoy in a game. It was easy going and relaxing to play.
On the downside, I thought that the graphics could be a little better, some of the dialogue was a bit silly and dragged out, and the game overall could be longer.
One last point- I wouldn't classify this as a hidden object game,there are no classic HO scenes, definitely more adventure.
I recommend this game!
Build glorious Egyptian towns and expand your realm in Fate of the Pharaoh, a fun and challenging Strategy game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Great time-management game
PostedJune 10, 2014
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This review is based on the completed full game.
I liked the graphics and easy to learn nature of this game. For a time-management game it was quite relaxing to play!
I felt it could be more challenging and have more storyline so I took off one star.
I felt it could be more challenging and have more storyline so I took off one star.
Overall, an enjoyable game
I recommend this game!
Survive the dangerous Magic Island and become a Grand Magician in Mysteries of Magic Island, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Better for Beginners or children
PostedJune 9, 2014
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This review is based on the full game.
Although I did enjoy the game, I gave it 3 stars based on
-the length, which was quite short, I played through very quickly.
-the navigation system, which I didn't like, often I had to hunt for a way to leave a scene, which I cant stand in a game.
-the level of tedium, there was a lot of back and forth, and pointless (in my opinion) tasks, for example having to light 4 lamps in a row in the same way.
-the difficulty, which I felt was unbalanced. Some puzzles/tasks were hard while some were simple.
-the length, which was quite short, I played through very quickly.
-the navigation system, which I didn't like, often I had to hunt for a way to leave a scene, which I cant stand in a game.
-the level of tedium, there was a lot of back and forth, and pointless (in my opinion) tasks, for example having to light 4 lamps in a row in the same way.
-the difficulty, which I felt was unbalanced. Some puzzles/tasks were hard while some were simple.
Good points were the journal which I liked, and the game was bright, upbeat, colourful and overall, enjoyable.
As I said in my title, I think this would be a really good game for younger players, beginners or someone looking for not too much of a challenge.
As I said in my title, I think this would be a really good game for younger players, beginners or someone looking for not too much of a challenge.
I recommend this game!
Join Miranda Calomy on a journey through a world of wondrous science in the Victorian era, in The Clockwork Man!
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Great HO game with a new twist!
PostedSeptember 8, 2013
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This review is based on the full game which I completed.
This is a hidden object/adventure game which is mainly hidden object scenes, mixed in with a few puzzles. The hidden object scenes are scrolling, which means that you can move either side to side or in and out of a scene, adding a 3d like effect. Your view of items shifts as you move, much as it would really happen as you move about a room and change your perspective. I've never seen this in a game before and it is a nice effect adding challenge - in some cases too much challenge!!
Pros: Apart from the scrolling effect described above- I liked the graphics in this game, which were beautiful and clear. I also liked the fact that the HO scenes and some of the puzzles were on the challenging side. I find many games too easy, even on the hardest setting. If you do get completely stuck, the hint system was one of the best I've ever experienced. Rather than offering vague tips, it offers real assistance when you're stuck, getting more and more clearer if you need to keep using hints on the same puzzle.
Cons: The game was very short, and I found there was a lot of time spent talking. Although well voiced, the conversations were long and the narrators spoke very slowly. Some of the cut scenes could not be skipped or sped up so you just have to sit through them.
Overall for me, I enjoyed this game and would recommend it- however considering the length, I would probably advise waiting for a special offer as it may not be worth full price compared to other games out there.
I recommend this game!
Help Anny organize a farm and solve the mystery of Mayan's tribe! Hire workers, decorate your farm, and more in Farm Tribe!
Overall rating
4
/
5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Pleasantly surprised
PostedSeptember 18, 2012
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This review is based on the full game which I recently completed.
This game is a strategy or time-management game, but is not timed. The whole game plays out as one long level. I wasnt sure I would enjoy this at the start as I generally play games broken up into levels, but I got pulled into it by the story and gameplay!
This game is a strategy or time-management game, but is not timed. The whole game plays out as one long level. I wasnt sure I would enjoy this at the start as I generally play games broken up into levels, but I got pulled into it by the story and gameplay!
I liked:
~ the story, which was varied and more involving than other TM games I have played.
~ the gameplay, which overall was fun and varied.
~ the AI, which is good- characters keep doing the tasks you set them, even after interruptions.
~ the story, which was varied and more involving than other TM games I have played.
~ the gameplay, which overall was fun and varied.
~ the AI, which is good- characters keep doing the tasks you set them, even after interruptions.
I didnt like:
~ aspects of the gameplay were repetitive, I felt too much time was wasted doing routine tasks and this got a bit boring.
~ the way the screen moved made me feel a little dizzy.
~ aspects of the gameplay were repetitive, I felt too much time was wasted doing routine tasks and this got a bit boring.
~ the way the screen moved made me feel a little dizzy.
Overall, I enjoyed this game and would recommend it. It is very satisfying to see all the little villagers going about their daily lives- doing laundry, chatting and relaxing! While the game itself isn't overly challenging, there is enough to do and you still need to concentrate to keep everyone happy. I will be looking out for the sequel.
I recommend this game!
Search the long lost ship, The Jangada. Undo the curse that plagues the ship and bring peace to Anna’s tormented soul.
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
Simple HO game with few puzzles
PostedSeptember 9, 2012
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This review is based on the full game which I finished recently. The game is basically a series of HO screens, with a few puzzles here and there.
I liked
~ the storyline, finding the atmosphere of the game eerie and suspenseful without being over the top, however it wasnt that developed, which was disappointing.
~ the HO screens were challenging, and I used a fair amt of hints
~ the pace of the game moved along well and kept me playing.
~ the storyline, finding the atmosphere of the game eerie and suspenseful without being over the top, however it wasnt that developed, which was disappointing.
~ the HO screens were challenging, and I used a fair amt of hints
~ the pace of the game moved along well and kept me playing.
I didnt like:
~ some of the puzzles were very confusing, with no hints as to how to complete. Also, some were difficult to solve because the controls were awkward.
~ the length of the game was a little short and as I said above, I felt the storyline was a little undeveloped.
~ some of the puzzles were very confusing, with no hints as to how to complete. Also, some were difficult to solve because the controls were awkward.
~ the length of the game was a little short and as I said above, I felt the storyline was a little undeveloped.
Overall, I did enjoy the game and I will recommend it, but it is a little short and some of the puzzles are frustrating. Also, while not too serious, this game does have supernatural themes, so might be a little creepy for younger or sensitive children.
I recommend this game!
Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort
Expand your building empire from the sunny coasts of Florida to the snowy lands of Alaska in Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort!
Overall rating
5
/
5
28 of 28 found this review helpful
Loved it!
PostedJune 22, 2012
pmods
fromIreland
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I completely recommend this game for time management fans, or indeed other gamers too, I enjoyed it so much.
Using trucks and buses, you have to set up manufacturing and trading chains with other towns or transport people. It might sound boring but it is incredibly addictive and this game is so well designed, with many different locations and varied tasks, it never gets old.
It is challenging and lasts a long time. There are 52 levels, which could take anything from 10 mins to over half an hour each to complete- many you will want to repeat to improve your rating- so there is easily over 20 hours or more of gameplay here. I think this is great value for a casual game- well worth spending your money or a credit on!
My only problem is that it is difficult to find another game as good as this one. I hope they hurry and bring out another sequel!
Using trucks and buses, you have to set up manufacturing and trading chains with other towns or transport people. It might sound boring but it is incredibly addictive and this game is so well designed, with many different locations and varied tasks, it never gets old.
It is challenging and lasts a long time. There are 52 levels, which could take anything from 10 mins to over half an hour each to complete- many you will want to repeat to improve your rating- so there is easily over 20 hours or more of gameplay here. I think this is great value for a casual game- well worth spending your money or a credit on!
My only problem is that it is difficult to find another game as good as this one. I hope they hurry and bring out another sequel!
I recommend this game!