intlwoman's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:469
- Reviews Submitted:41
- First Review:November 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 14, 2019
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Welcome to glorious England! Stroll through beautiful parks, visit a masquerade ball, and drink tea with noble ladies and gentlemen.
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Not your typical solitaire game
PostedSeptember 3, 2016
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
Storyline
3
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5
I think I've played several games from this developer, and you really have to stick at it to advance on the levels. This game is more mahjong style than typical solitaire. You need to collect a certain number of points at each level deck hand to have enough points to move to the next level. If you don't, you'll have to replay the hands to find more gold cards. Only problem is that they don't tell you the minimum number of points that you need. You have to collect a significant number early in the level, and build up your $$ so that you can buy bonuses to help you advance through the deck and level. Not for the faint of heart, you have to keep at it. I wouldn't pooh-pooh it as much as some of the other reviewers, but if you keep at it, you'll get through it.
I recommend this game!
Explore a fantastical world and save the King in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A real winner for the match 3 genre
PostedJune 5, 2016
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
Love this game. You can spend hours you don't have wound up in it. This is a great strategy game as you have to collect objects throughout the game in order to make the road traveled easier, not harder. However, you have to gauge when to concentrate on clearing all the required red tiles vs. other tiles that contain the hidden objects you need. The only piece that I find confusing is the collecting of shields that you need to craft items that keep your horse going, which gives you extra moves. Background music contributes to the atmosphere, graphics are crisp, tiles are easy to see. Great game for all members of the family.
I recommend this game!
From classic mahjong matching to epic adventure, this game will keep you looking for treasure.
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
One of the more challenging mahjongs
PostedFebruary 21, 2016
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
Storyline
4
/
5
While the tiles may be on the smaller side compared to other mahjong games, if it's a challenge you're looking for, this is a good one. The game is not impossible, and the timer does give you plenty of time. I've found I use half of what they give you. There are bonus tiles to help you along and five shuffles. The undo button doesn't penalize you. Only issue is that if you need a hint, the hint button only works with the hint tile. But if you start a game, you'll note the time flies. Great way to spend an afternoon or weekend.
I recommend this game!
A scream in the night... a brutal crime... a mysterious figure with eyes red as blood. Can you get to the heart of this shocking murder?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Started Out Creepy, then Dissolved into Odd
PostedDecember 19, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
2
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5
I've been a fan of the Edgar Allen Poe series, but this latest version began as creeepy (which is good) but then toward the end dissolved into "huh?" Who is "Paul"? Never explained. Who is the killer and why is he doing what he's doing? Never explained. It's as though the developer(s) lost track of the original Poe story and fumbled for an ending to this lost track, circuitous story line. It could have been great -- certainly the HO's were done quite well -- but they got lost in the convoluted story line. Meh! to this one.
The new and vastly improved sequel to the original hit game!
Overall rating
5
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5
44 of 52 found this review helpful
Mahjong fanatics will love this
PostedNovember 9, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
Storyline
3
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5
The only thing I didn't like about this edition of Mahjong is that it doesn't tell you how many matched pairs are left. Otherwise, it's pure mahjong. No storyline, no goofiness, just for the fanatic. I'm using the tiles that are alphabet instead of the usual tile designs. Background music reminds me of "Enya". Just overall enjoyable. Some of the boards are easy, and others you need eyes going in all directions at once. The biggest challenge is not to use a shuffle. Easier said than done. Overall, great way to relax and spend an hour or two.
I recommend this game!
Unravel this creepy-crawly Match-3 adventure and unveil haunted castles that will leave your spine tingling!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Another great Jewel Match from Suricate
PostedOctober 31, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
4
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5
Wonderful graphics, challenging puzzles you can play timed or relaxed (but with number of moves you have specified.) Just when you think you solved one puzzle, you have 2-3 more, so use your moves and power-ups wisely. Nice background music as well. If you enjoy Holiday themed you can play all year round this is one of them. You should also try Spooky Bonus, another one with great ghoulish music, graphics and fun. Love this time of year.!
I recommend this game!
The kingdom is under threat from pirates! Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Needs Better "How To" at beginning
PostedAugust 29, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I've played many of these themed time management-skilled games for quite a while. You have the typical game's layout in the opening screens, the pieces, the objectives, the storyline, etc.; a pretty decent sense of where you're going, what commodities you need vs. what you have etc.
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In this storyline, I've no clear idea where I'm at, where my next move is, what I need to do to achieve my objectives. While interesting, it lost me in the first 10 minutes, and I decided not to struggle to figure out next moves when there are other games more adept at translation.
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In this storyline, I've no clear idea where I'm at, where my next move is, what I need to do to achieve my objectives. While interesting, it lost me in the first 10 minutes, and I decided not to struggle to figure out next moves when there are other games more adept at translation.
I don't recommend this game.
From the makers of the Rite of Passage series comes a ground-breaking new series that's as creepy as it gets.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Wildly creative and different
PostedAugust 29, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
You have to wonder sometimes, the minds behind these games. I would definitely put this into the psychological thriller, especially the first half hour to an hour. Not a game for children/tweens. The storyline is creative, with a new twist on demons. Anyone who grew up in the 50's/60's remembers the movie, "The Bad Seed", which must have spawned the main character.
After the first hour, the game maintains its creepiness, but in the blood and gore are kept to a minimum. More like fright night. The puzzles are not that difficult, because the creators want to keep the storyline moving and your involvement. All in all, great way to spend an afternoon or weekend.
I recommend this game!
Search for clues, fight werewolves and ghosts, travel and explore Victorian England.
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Different, and not that bad
PostedAugust 15, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I may be in the minority, but I love Mahjong, so I can put up with a lot more than maybe some other folks. The QC as far as spelling goes in the story line is awful, but the challenging Mahjong comes in the Mystery Challenge part. I played one Challenge about 14 times, because I refused to use a power-up or pendant. The level 8 is where people get stuck, and you have to have enough power-ups to get through it. You have to play all 7 levels and then go back and play them again to get the stars that get you the power-ups. It's kind of AC/DC. Not a well-thought out game in terms of logical progression, but there's enough here to keep you occupied on an afternoon.
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Out of this World Adventure
PostedAugust 9, 2015
intlwoman
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Mahjong
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
What a refreshing change of pace. I haven't seen a sci-fi game like this for a long time. A nice mixture of today and the future, with an ending that is quite surprising. Puzzles are not that difficult and a nice mixture of HOPs to keep things interesting. The only part I didn't get was mixing the Wild West into the storyline. Other than that, enough to keep you interested with great graphics and a nice storyline.
I recommend this game!