dpollod's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:199
- Reviews Submitted:65
- First Review:June 1, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 9, 2025
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A quest to recover a mysterious relic has surprising implications!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great challenging game
PostedMarch 5, 2021
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
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
This game is much more than just a Match 3 type of game. You have to really think to pass the tasks and challenges. It is not easy and sometimes I needed to attempt a task a few times to get through but that made it far more interesting. I am really enjoying it
I recommend this game!
Manage resources and projects to earn success in new lands!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
So boring
PostedNovember 29, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I think developers have run out of ideas for TM games. This one was so routine. Just growing wheat and selling to get gold etc. Not fun at all. I only did the trial for a couple of levels and decided I could not be bothered going on
I don't recommend this game.
When volcanic eruptions uncover hidden caves in Samoa, you can’t wait to decipher the ancient texts inside! But this educational expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when someone steals your research! Legend says the Maori hid a powerful artifact, and there’s no telling what damage it could do in the wrong hands! Can you find the artifact and save the world in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
This one is for beginners in HO games
PostedNovember 21, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I've been playing these games for awhile. I like the Domini Games as they are brightly coloured and not scary. This one however is the same as most of the others. Same idea different day. It was not interesting enough for me to buy. I played the trial only. If you are a seasoned HO game player then I do not think, as I did, that there is anything new here. If you have not played a HO game before then it could be fun. The story line is not much different to others but it does look good. This one not good enough for me to bother with
I don't recommend this game.
An adventure in Austrian artwork and antiquities with Mia Faircroft!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Too many dialogue boxes
PostedNovember 18, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am a bit conflicted about this game. I liked the hidden object and puzzle challenges but I hate the constant dialogue boxes and in the trial ended up not reading them at all. Just clicked through them. This means you do not know if you have missed something. I am not sure if I will buy it. It was not a difficult game but as others have said it is very old school but that is a nice change.
Experience the Baroque Era through an architect's eyes!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Just that bit harder than the last one
PostedOctober 6, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
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
The music is peaceful and relaxing and the challenge is just a level above the last game. You really have to think about matching the gems. You also have to upgrade the chest so that you can build the whole castle. I really like this game and found myself playing for ages. You just want to get a "Perfect" score
I recommend this game!
Explore the most beautiful places in the world.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
A quiet peaceful game
PostedSeptember 29, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
As another reviewer has noted this game is not really challenging but sometimes you just want something easy and peaceful. The music is very pleasant and the scenes are colourful and easy on the eye. This is a relaxing HO with other puzzles as well, none difficult, but a pleasant way to while away some time. I liked it
I recommend this game!
Help Archmage Gideon regain his former glory as you complete clever solitaire puzzles set in a fantasy world!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Looks good but what is the point
PostedSeptember 25, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
This game looks really nice and promised much but as I played it and got to level 99 I had to say I do not see the point. There does not appear to be any challenges to meet and beat, build anything as in some others. You just play hands and have the usual cards that you have to get rid of to continue. I was not impressed I have to say. Shame as the music was not offensive and the look was very nice. Not sure if I will bother going on with it.
I don't recommend this game.
Follow the brave warrior Alva on a fantastic time management adventure and help her find a kidnapped druid!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 10 found this review helpful
Nothing new here
PostedAugust 25, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
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
Storyline
3
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5
I read the 2 reviews and decided to try it anyway. It was a Magnussoft game and they can be quite fundamental in their approach. The standard pick resources and get to the end of the level. There was nothing interesting in the game, the visuals or the music. Did not like it.
I don't recommend this game.
Get ready for a wild adventure across ancient Egypt full of ancient relics and mysterious artifacts.
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
OMG SOOOOO Boring
PostedMarch 1, 2020
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
3
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5
I read all of the reviews but still thought I would play the demo. What a terrible game. It is so boring and like other reviewers I had to turn off the sound effect and turn the music way down. This has absolutely nothing new and just collecting resources and upgrading buildings. No interesting twists at all. Needless to say I am not buying this game. The developers need to get some imagination!!!
I don't recommend this game.
An exciting time management journey through a fairytale kingdom!
Overall rating
1
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Boring
PostedJuly 8, 2019
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I found the music tiresome and the game play less than interesting. It was same old same old with collecting supplies and building things with no real challenge. I just almost fell asleep through the try out and decided that I did not have that many years left to spend on such an uninteresting game
I don't recommend this game.