KatesMimi's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.2
- Helpful Votes:139
- Reviews Submitted:31
- First Review:September 2, 2012
- Most Recent Review:September 1, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Help your favorite puzzle-solving wizard build beautiful scenes!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
The Best Yet!
PostedJune 11, 2022
KatesMimi
fromOtter Lake, Michigan USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
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
I have the 7 previous Spellarium games and THIS one is by far, the most fun! Spellarium 5 through 7 had exploding bombs that were aggravating. All the tokens are new in 8 and colorful! The game itself is actually relaxing and challenging. I especially like that there's a mini-game after just a few of the match three scenes. There's a version of Mahjong, cards, and spot the difference mini games. Although there is no timer per say, after finishing a level, it lets you know how long it took. I try to attain my own "personal best" rather than worrying about a timer running out. Thank you Big Fish!
I recommend this game!
Piece together these beautiful photos and take some of the stress out of your day. Let the puzzle-solving begin!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Just Plain, Relaxing FUN!
PostedMay 5, 2022
KatesMimi
fromOtter Lake, Michigan USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Word
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
How wonderful is it that this developer came out with a game that's simple and fun? No story line to follow, no running back and forth from one scene to another to accomplish one task. It is a whole boat load of puzzles of all types! So many in fact, it'll be a long time before I get through all of them, and I don't want to! I want this game to go on and on! Thank you Big Fish for listening to us and giving us this type of genre! Try the 1 hour "try before you buy" and you'll be hooked!
I recommend this game!
Get ready for the most exciting Un-Hidden Object games you will ever play!
Overall rating
3
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5
Way Too Many Smiley Faces!
PostedJanuary 17, 2020
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Word
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
I have several of the other Clutter Games, and they are very entertaining, but, Clutter 1000 has way too many smiley face puzzles to go through!
As usual, the graphics are top notch, and the variety of items to match up are exceptionally well done too. In fact, the chocolates are so realistic, I craved chocolate the whole time I was matching them! Thank goodness I had M&Ms on hand! The fun factor is still there so I'll keep playing!
As usual, the graphics are top notch, and the variety of items to match up are exceptionally well done too. In fact, the chocolates are so realistic, I craved chocolate the whole time I was matching them! Thank goodness I had M&Ms on hand! The fun factor is still there so I'll keep playing!
I recommend this game!
Follow the story of a young woman exploring a fantasy world full of unique treasures!
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
Bored After A Few Minutes
PostedMarch 19, 2018
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Word
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
1
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5
I played the demo for 16 minutes. Actually wanted to quit sooner, but continued. The HOG scenes are a jumble of anything and everything. Some items are greyed out, and hard to see. It does have a zoom in and out option, but the clarity with the zoom in goes away. The storyline is very boring. The scenes can be the HO outline, words or pictures. Great for little kiddies, but way to boring for adults. Not a lot of instructions to tell you what to do. Even putting in your name at the beginning of the game is a challenge to figure out what to do, once you've typed your name in! Oh! Right, hit the "Enter" key on my keyboard. Really? Other scenes are, "Go figure it out for yourself" too. The graphics for the characters are the same. The woman in the game looks like she's either about to be sick, or she needs glasses! Overall, not my cup of tea.
I don't recommend this game.
Restore the ancient temple by mastering mahjong puzzles in this fantastic sequel to Legendary Slide!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 6 found this review helpful
Bored After A Few Minutes
PostedNovember 20, 2017
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word
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
I will admit that I played this game for less than 10 minutes and quit. I was already bored. The play could use a "replay" button. You have to go back to the main menu, and select the game you just finished to try again for a higher score. It isn't clear as to what constitutes one, two, or three stars for playing each game. The slider concept is interesting, but the graphics level and the fun factor just isn't there for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Travel to mystic lands and help the Treefruities recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues and master puzzles during your journey.
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
NOT Relaxing! Beware!
PostedAugust 4, 2017
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
If you love to sit back, relax and take your mind off the daily grind, this puzzle game is not for you! There are virtually no instructions. I love the challenge of a good puzzle game, but this one makes you believe you're brainless, because trying the usual is useless! You'll give your mouse a clicking-good workout trying to figure out what to pick up, where to move, how to get back, why you have to get back, etc. It's WAY too frustrating for me. Even The Tiny Bang gave clues as to what to do. This one leaves a lot to be desired for Big Fish games.
I don't recommend this game.
An artistic puzzle game inspired by 20th century Art Deco & stained glass artisans. Combine glass pieces to unveil themes from around the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Relaxing Fun!
PostedJuly 7, 2017
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Word
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
No ghosts, no ghouls, no timer, no coins to earn, just plain, relaxing fun! It's been a while since BF has put out such a relaxing game! The graphics are stunning, the music is soothing, and the whole idea of putting together fragments of Art Deco clocks, much like a jig-saw puzzle is insanely simple! Take your time! There are "hint" puzzle pieces that snap into place when you first start (a feature you can turn off if you'd rather not have the hints) so it gives you a start to placing the puzzle pieces. If you stop in the middle of assembling a puzzle, the game saves your progress. When you drag a puzzle piece, it spins into it's correct orientation so you can move it around to see where it fits. It will snap back to the outside puzzle edges if it doesn't fit. There are varying degrees of difficulty (fewer puzzle pieces for easier clocks...more puzzle pieces for the more challenging levels. There are 25 outrageously gorgeous Art Deco clocks to assemble, from 25 different countries, each with a "theme." For example, the USA theme clock is the Statue of Liberty, with a New York setting. Just sit back on a stressful day, play this game! You'll enjoy it!
I recommend this game!
Save an ancient forest from the dark powers that threaten to destroy it in this exciting hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Steam Punk Meets "Clutter!"
PostedJune 30, 2017
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Word
Current Favorite:
4 Elements II
(156)Fun Factor
3
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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
This is basically a matching game, with scene after scene full of graphically drawn objects to match in pairs or groups of three. It's exactly like the Clutter games! The storyline is very Steam Punk in nature, with an evil lord destroying kingdom, a good wizard to help restore the ancient tree that keeps the kingdom going. The graphics look hand drawn, unlike the Clutter games, which use high resolution photographs of the items to pair up. It throws in a jigsaw puzzle or two to break up the monotony, but it doesn't help. It's still monotonous. I like a bit more of a challenge.
I don't recommend this game.
Grandpa's Table is a very atmospheric puzzle game where you need to group tokens of various colors.
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
No Fun Factor
PostedJune 30, 2017
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Word
Current Favorite:
4 Elements II
(156)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Wow! And, that's not a good wow! Where do I start? As others have mentioned, the instructions for playing the "slider" type of this board game are few. The object is to slide blocks with colors on top to match each other, while sliding over stars imbedded in the board. Some blocks "lock" into place when you move them, and it makes it more difficult to get around them with other blocks. It is, one puzzle after another. I played for about 20 minutes, was bored out of my mind and quit the demo. I'm not quite sure how this game is going to go over, as it's definitely different from other puzzle type games I've tried. But, this is not my cup of tea. On the plus side, the music is soothing, but I can listen to iTunes to get the same "soothe."
I don't recommend this game.
The new Clutter is here! Enjoy over 500 new objects, new play variations and follow Leigh's story!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Not Much Has Changed
PostedNovember 14, 2016
KatesMimi
fromSterling Heights, MI
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Mahjong, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
3
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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 have the five other Clutter games, and for sure, not much has changed in this version. There are a few new items to match, and the puzzles are new images too...but it's still the same game. I actually purchased this version, thinking it would be a brand new type of clutter, but, alas, it's not. It's still kind of fun to play, but I'm bored. The story line is, well, bizarre, and I'm really not sympathetic towards the character. She whines a lot. But, if all you want to do is match two or three items and break things up with a so-so mini puzzle now and then, this version of clutter is for you.
I don't recommend this game.