CyndiLouWho2's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.1
- Helpful Votes:6,719
- Reviews Submitted:392
- First Review:December 19, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 7, 2022
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Take part in an amazing solitaire investigation and return the stolen jewelry!
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 14 found this review helpful
Cool story line but nothing new in game play
PostedJune 13, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I own quite a few solitaire games, but I was happy to see one with an actual story line that wasn't fantasy based.
This is a tri-peaks type of solitaire , which I prefer, and you have the ability to customize your deck of cards. Graphics are fine but nothing 3D or exceptional. There are power-ups to buy with the coins you earn -- many of them having to 'charge up' before you can use them.
Levels can be challenging especially if it's early in the game and you have no power-ups yet. However, you can easily replay the levels so you can end up at the coveted 3-star goal.
But Accidental Witness has nothing new to offer, nothing to break up level after level of solitaire. There's nothing to build or buy and there are no puzzles or mini-games to break up the 100+ hands of solitaire. After re-playing one hand several times to achieve a higher score, it would have been nice to have a diversion available.
It's a good game, just nothing special.
I recommend this game!
Get ready for a romantic journey! 120 fun griddlers await you in Picross Beach Paradise!
Overall rating
1
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Epic fail all the way around
PostedJune 6, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Strategy
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
All I can say is 'kudos' to this developer's marketing team for their ability to give this loser of a game such an upbeat, positive spin.
Contrary to it's glowing description, this game is not exciting, does not have beautiful graphics and the puzzles cannot be logically solved -- it's just one big Guess Fest. And if you actually want to stick around to solve a few of these, you'll have no idea what the "picture" is and they never do tell you.
Believe the other reviewers who rated Beach Paradise on the low side, and don't even bother to install it.
I don't recommend this game.
Experience another glorious summer at Pinecreek Hills National Park with the latest in this acclaimed hidden object adventure series!
Overall rating
3
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5
17 of 33 found this review helpful
Love the puzzles, the rest is just MEH
PostedJune 3, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromDevelopers are getting lazier and lazier but still expect us to pay for poorer quality.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Hmm, the ninth game in the Vacation Adventures series and there are still those same two things that keep me from giving them a higher rating.
First let me mention that the story is cute, and simply written for children to understand. The puzzles between the HO levels range from super easy to a bit more difficult, which makes the game great for all ages.
But my biggest complaint has always been the graphics quality in the HO scenes. I don't understand why they have to be hand drawn with photos of real people pasted into them. Many of the objects I needed to find weren't drawn very well, and the resolution of the hand drawn scenes is poor. Why can't they use photo quality graphics to make the game more realistic?
And speaking of poor quality graphics, the other issue I have is not being able to spot the trash in the scenes, and then not having the ability to use a hint to find it. I played one scene three times before I ended up clicking all over the scene until I accidentally found the piece of trash.
From looking at the other reviews, MY two issues with these games are not important to others. But for me, a perfect five star game should indicate 'perfection', and this one falls short.
I recommend this game!
A classical point and click adventure game where you need to find your twin-brother in a strange world known as Abandoned!
Overall rating
2
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5
18 of 28 found this review helpful
Don't mind old school but dislike cartoon graphics
PostedMay 29, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromDevelopers are getting lazier and lazier but still expect us to pay for poorer quality.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I may have played longer and maybe even bought this game, but I just can't stand adventure games in cartoon form. Also, the story was lacking and could have been more developed.
Old point-and-click adventure games like syberia were fun and they made you think. And they used real-to-life graphics which made you feel like you were actually part of the game.
Others may like this strangely titled "Through Abandoned' but it's a pass for me.
I don't recommend this game.
An unforgettable puzzle adventure! Get to the ball before the wicked sisters!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Washed out, unappealing graphics
PostedMay 15, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromDevelopers are getting lazier and lazier but still expect us to pay for poorer quality.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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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
What's with the terrible washed out pictures? When this developer first started producing these games, they used actual photographs. I loved those first two games for that reason. They were fun and easy on the eyes as I re-assembled the photos. It's a shame they settled for cheap, unappealing graphics.
Prepare stunning dishes in the best restaurants in this culinary time management adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
Gets too difficult too quickly
PostedMay 12, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromIf you own any Katy & Bob games, there's no need to spend money on this one.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
I love time management games of this type so Cooking Trip looked promising. But it ends up being exactly the same as the Katy & Bob games. The same game interface was used and all they did was change the names and the story. Even some of the scenes looked familiar.
Important upgrades like making the chef cook faster and enabling quicker food delivery takes special coins. And the only way to gather them is to get three stars on every level. Upgrades to the grill, juice machine and fridge cost a lot of tip money, so again, you need to serve customers quickly.
Each level brings a new item to use or a new food to serve. There's no time to get used to the item because the very next level adds a new one. You also have to use your coins to upgrade the decor which helps customers to stay a bit calmer. But doing that takes away from upgrading your equipment. It's a really frustrating game to play in my opinion.
If all you want to do is have fun and you don't care about failing levels, then you might like Cooking Trip. For me, there's just too much thrown at you too quickly and it becomes a hectic mess.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Stella and her friends restore the elven kingdom and drive back it’s terrible foe!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Cute story, no timer but icons are blurry
PostedMay 2, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I can see from the other reviews that others were baffled by how to initiate the power-ups. Once I realized I had to buy the ones I wanted, I could then see them powering up as I made matches.
Since the game is not timed, which I love, I could figure out my best moves and plan my strategy. The story line made sense and I bought things to re-build the little elf princess's kingdom.
The only issue, and it was a big one for me, were the colors of the icons which all sort of blended together after a while. The contrast definition was poor, meaning the designs weren't crisp, clear or bright enough for me.
Regardless, I'm still recommending Enthralling Realms because I do enjoy playing for short periods of time, and others may not be bothered by the blurred graphics.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the paranormal activity haunting the mall?
Overall rating
3
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5
21 of 24 found this review helpful
Had to keep adjusting brightness & contrast
PostedApril 27, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
First, I was really thrilled to see the release of a new game for adults. Finally, a real-to-life game taking place in the current day. I'm so tired of the the fantasy games that are always based in the nineteenth century or earlier.
During trial play, I found the story line intriguing and written well. Finding the hidden eyes was challenging. From what I saw of the puzzles and HO scene, I felt the game could be fun.
However, my biggest complaint about Enjoy the Shopping was the graphics. I had to keep adjusting the brightness back and forth to fit almost every scene. Sometimes the contrast had to be adjusted as well because of blurry scenes. So the trial hour was rather hard on my eyes and tested my patience.
I also thought the game not worth the CE price tag since the extras offered weren't all that compelling. However, since I truly enjoyed the story line, I will probably buy the SE version when it's released so I can see how the game ends. I'm recommending the game because not everyone will have an issue with the graphics like I did.
I recommend this game!
Prepare stunning dishes in the best restaurants in this culinary time management adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
17 of 19 found this review helpful
Gets too difficult too quickly
PostedApril 16, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
Cooking Trip plays with the same game mechanics as the katy & bob time management games. Only the names & locations have changed.
There are no modes of game play, only just the one. A beginner mode is definitely needed. And there's no way to get rid of the large clunky cursor you're forced to use. I found it distracting.
After each level, something new is thrown at you -- a new product or a new machine. You don't have a few levels to get used to things.
Goals are easy at first but after several levels, they become more difficult to achieve because there's just too much going on and you don't get to upgrade the things you want to upgrade.
And speaking of upgrades, there are so many of them that you really don't know which one to buy first. And that's why this is called a 'collector' edition. A walk-through is included so that you can cheat and be told which upgrade to buy at each level of the game. What fun is there in THAT?
I love time management games, especially when I can play in a relaxed or beginner's mode and enjoy myself. But, I found Cooking Trip too frustrating to be enjoyable.
I don't recommend this game.
The penguin family is back and they've discovered a new way to play mosaic puzzles!
Overall rating
1
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
So tired of this series
PostedApril 16, 2019
CyndiLouWho2
fromBuffalo NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy, 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
/
5
I'm so tired of this series that I'm too worn out to submit a long review. There's nothing more to say about Fantasy Mosaics. This time around, the tiles are dull with a flat, matte finish. There's nothing new as far as power-ups or scoring. The game is downright been-there-done-that & boring.
If this is your first time seeing this series, then by all means give it a whirl, you'll probably enjoy it. But for those of us who have suffered through the last twenty games, I say enough is enough already.
I don't recommend this game.