dpollod's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:199
- Reviews Submitted:63
- First Review:June 1, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 9, 2025
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The Simmons family is at it again... and you're invited to join them on their cross-country camping adventure.
Overall rating
2
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
What a frustrating game!!!
PostedMarch 17, 2017
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Words cannot describe the frustration trying to play this game. Nothing is intuitive so you can work out what to do next for example the hammer and nails. Stan keeps saying you need nails and a hammer. You try to use both but there is no indication which is first and exactly where you need to put them. You try to put them where the gears are turning but nothing happens. I am giving up on this one it is just not worth the energy
I don't recommend this game.
Open a puzzle box to unlock four extraordinary worlds!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
A really intuitive game
PostedFebruary 22, 2017
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
What I liked about this game was that it was intuitive. With a little thought you could work out logically where you had to go next in any part of the game. A lot of games are not like that. The early Surface series was the same. I liked the colours, backgrounds and characters and could not help myself going on and on through the game without stopping. I wish it was not over. I bought the other Subliminal Realms game on the strength of this one. You will enjoy it
I recommend this game!
Young archaeologist Anna Windsdoe learns that her missing father, a great explorer, was looking for a secret city. Can you help her find him?
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Same as Elven Legend
PostedOctober 15, 2016
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The premise of the story is OK but this is pretty much the same as Elven Legend. One thing that is laughable are the English translations. They are really bad!
I recommend this game!
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
The epic conclusion of an amazing trilogy in Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three, a thrilling Time Management game.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Play over and over again!!!!
PostedDecember 22, 2015
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
(108)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This series of games is probably my favourite of all the games i have. it is the one series that I keep coming back to and playing over and over again. There is a real challenge in it. You need to balance the resources and buildings against getting to the ultimate end before the day ends or else you do not get the gold piece of the puzzle. I just love it and wish there was another like it coming out. Please write another series like this one!!!!
I recommend this game!
This just might be the best Clutter yet! Explore 12 mines filled with clutter, sliders, box quotes and more!
Overall rating
5
/
5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Very addictive
PostedOctober 3, 2015
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game is extremely addictive. I cannot stop going to the next level. It is quirky and quite different. It seems like it is written by a nerd. There is so much in it to see and read and do. I have found it a pleasant change from the normal Time Management and HO games that I normally play. The graphics and music are a bit simplistic but again it is a refreshing change from scary stuff and just collecting resources.
I really like this game and I think it will take me ages to finish it which is also refreshing from the standard stuff written nowadays.
Just love it Joe, do more!!!!!
I really like this game and I think it will take me ages to finish it which is also refreshing from the standard stuff written nowadays.
Just love it Joe, do more!!!!!
I recommend this game!
Surface: Game of Gods Collector's Edition
Save your friends and escape from a deadly game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
No disappointments with this game
PostedDecember 22, 2014
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Surface: Game of Gods Collector's Edition
(80)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really like the SURFACE series of games and was not disappointed with this one. The story is a little different to other games and the flow is really good. You feel you are really following a tale. I really loved this game
I recommend this game!
When In Rome
Help Flavius expand the Roman Empire! Haggle with shopkeepers, collect supplies, build bridges and more in this exciting time- and resource-management adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
Repetitive game play
PostedSeptember 29, 2013
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
One word for this game, BORING!!!!
Very repetitive actions and I had no desire to try and beat the clock.
I would not recommend this game
I don't recommend this game.
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Two
Get ready for new adventures and unexpected twists in Book Two of the Adelantado Trilogy!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Best Time Management Game
PostedSeptember 16, 2013
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Two
(97)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have just finished the whole game in Hard Mode and earned the gold skull. It took a while and I had to plan resourcing etc very well to get there but have done it.
This is a real thinking persons time management game. Once you have finished there is a real satisfaction in beating the clock and planning everything well.
I cannot wait till Book 3 comes out!!
This is a real thinking persons time management game. Once you have finished there is a real satisfaction in beating the clock and planning everything well.
I cannot wait till Book 3 comes out!!
I recommend this game!
Sweet Kingdom: Enchanted Princess
The Princess of Sweet Kingdom was turned to stone by a dark spell. Restore the kingdom and save the Princess!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Same as Royal Envoy
PostedMarch 1, 2013
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Surface: The Soaring City Collector's Edition
(148)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I have found that this game is pretty much the same as Royal Envoy but Royal Envoy is better.
You have a lot of clicking to do and there is not the same feeling of organisation where you can plan your tactics to win gold time. It seems far more haphazard and not nearly as well thought out. I do not know if I will finish the game, I have bought it, but maybe when there is nothing better to do I will go back to it and try again
You have a lot of clicking to do and there is not the same feeling of organisation where you can plan your tactics to win gold time. It seems far more haphazard and not nearly as well thought out. I do not know if I will finish the game, I have bought it, but maybe when there is nothing better to do I will go back to it and try again
I don't recommend this game.
Surface: The Soaring City Collector's Edition
Your brother is kidnapped during an air show. Search for him in a beautiful world where the sky is as wide as your imagination.
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Superior Hidden Object Game
PostedFebruary 9, 2013
dpollod
fromMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book One
(193)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I found all of the elements in this game.
The storyline was interesting
The graphics and colours and scenery were fantastic
The music fitted and was not intrusive or annoying
The hidden object scenes were lovely to look at and the puzzles were interesting and not boring.
It was fun looking for the flowers in the scenes as well.
The storyline was interesting
The graphics and colours and scenery were fantastic
The music fitted and was not intrusive or annoying
The hidden object scenes were lovely to look at and the puzzles were interesting and not boring.
It was fun looking for the flowers in the scenes as well.
I love this game and will be disappointed when I get to the end. It is truly a superior piece of work.
I recommend this game!