dachsy's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:3,253
- Reviews Submitted:105
- First Review:March 2, 2013
- Most Recent Review:August 29, 2020
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Join the penguins on a mosaic filled journey to a deserted island! Help them explore the island and solve new challenges.
Overall rating
1
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5
9 of 13 found this review helpful
Penguin Needs To Be Laid To Rest
PostedSeptember 19, 2017
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
As I have said previously, I think ending this series is well overdue. It's just the same as the ones before, with nothing that's really new. How other reviewers can continue to give 5 star reviews I do not understand.
There are in fact more interesting griddler-type games available eg Rainbow Mosaics, which have a more 'mature' feel about them.
One reviewer labels these types of games as 'a kind of Sudoku'. I disagree with that, as they are on a completely different level than Sudoku.
So, Mr Penguin, I hope to not see you again.
I don't recommend this game.
The zombies are back! Play your solitaire cards right on your action-packed escape to survive!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Great But For The Bouncing Coins!
PostedApril 4, 2017
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
As others have described, this is certainly a great little solitaire game with innovations. Everything is excellent except for the bouncing coins every time you remove a card! For me, this proved to be a total distraction (even with the sound off), and prevented me from liking the game totally.
Devs, you need to remove this, or at least give us an option to do so. Would have given this 5 stars otherwise.
I don't recommend this game.
Travel with the penguins and solve new pixel art challenges!
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 21 found this review helpful
Very Good but Needs More Innovation and Challenge
PostedMarch 21, 2017
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Here we have the 20th game in this seemingly never-ending series. Apart from the introduction of more colours in the latter productions, little has changed overall, and the premise remains rather simplistic.
Whilst this may be another good game in the series, it is really nothing more than that, and I think it is time that other innovative features were introduced to relieve the monotony and give a much-needed boost. As well, I think the challenge factor needs to be increased. For the most part, these boards are relatively easy to solve.
Whilst this may be another good game in the series, it is really nothing more than that, and I think it is time that other innovative features were introduced to relieve the monotony and give a much-needed boost. As well, I think the challenge factor needs to be increased. For the most part, these boards are relatively easy to solve.
Having played three of the four ‘Rainbow Mosaics’ so far produced by another developer, these have now become my new favourite of the genre. They are much more challenging, interesting, have a more ‘mature’ feel to them, and so, in my mind have the ‘edge’ over ‘Fantasy Mosaics’. At the end of each board, I have a greater sense of satisfaction in ‘Rainbow Mosaics’.
If you are one who still has an insatiable appetite for more of the penguin, then this will suit you fine! Graphics etc. are fine and a new sound track has finally been introduced.
I recommend this game!
Join two sweethearts on a fantastic mosaic adventure and discover the magical power of true love!
Overall rating
5
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5
36 of 46 found this review helpful
Excellent Mosaic Game Just Like Its Predecessors
PostedMarch 14, 2017
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This is similar to the previous games in this series 'Christmas Lights' and 'Blooming garden', as far as layout and game mechanics are concerned, just a different subject matter.
If you liked the above games, then expect more of the same from this one.
If you liked the above games, then expect more of the same from this one.
In the demo, I found that I never had to resort to using hints. i.e. solving is based on logic alone. If this continues throughout the game, then this game is a cut above the previous offerings, as I'm quite sure I had to do such in the final stages of many of the grids of those games.
Graphics are great, nice bright, dense colours, 7 tile sets to choose from including a 'Lego' one and a nice 'stitched material' one. Music is eastern-themed, tolerable if you have it down low. Casual and Expert modes available, with the latter not having the numbers crossed out until the row is complete.
Another excellent addition to this series which is becoming my favourite of the genre!
I recommend this game!
Who knew puzzling could take you around the world? Test your mosaics skills and visit 7 beautiful cities!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
New Innovations but not completely based on logic
PostedMarch 6, 2017
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
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
I would have liked to have given this game 5 stars, but found in the demo that in at least one grid I had to resort to using all the available hints to complete the game. So, the statement 'based on logic' in the game description does not seem to be true.
The above is normally a deal breaker for me, but In any case, I thought there was enough innovation and new features to warrant four and a half stars. Others have described these adequately, so will not repeat.
Overall, I liked the premise of the game with its new ideas, including some welcome animation within the grids, only made possible because of the new-type layouts. Especially nice was the 'ball in the labyrinth' where you had to make the ball go from one spot to another in order to complete the level.
Nice job and kudos to the devs here. A 5 star game for sure if the logic factor was total.
I recommend this game!
Learn about the most interesting places in the world as you play through colorful and unique mosaics puzzles!
Overall rating
4
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5
29 of 45 found this review helpful
Excellent New Mosaic Game, but Requires Brain Power!
PostedMarch 17, 2016
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
A welcome addition to the griddler-type game genre, with innovative game play, as others have described.
I will just add that this will really test your grey matter, as you have to think outside the square with some of the new types of puzzle presented here. Some aspects of this game are just plain difficult.
I will just add that this will really test your grey matter, as you have to think outside the square with some of the new types of puzzle presented here. Some aspects of this game are just plain difficult.
In the 'shapes' game, which is as far as I got to in the demo, I became fairly certain that it could not be completed successfully with 'logic', which is why you seem to have to resort to hints. If this is indeed is the case, then that is a downside for me, as I don't like griddlers where you can't rely on logic. That is the only reason for the 4 stars. Other than the logic factor, everything else in the game is 5 stars for sure, and I will recommend it pending 'surety' of the logic aspect.
I recommend this game!
Play as Incendio, armed with your wits & a keg of gunpowder to liberate the gold from Boss Grimshaw in this explosive game!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Good Puzzle Game, But Requires a Fit Arm!
PostedMarch 1, 2016
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This is a decent puzzle game with a good premise, and great graphics and sound.
However, by level 11 the difficulty was rising substantially, and I feel that some people would find it just too complicated to be enjoyable.
However, by level 11 the difficulty was rising substantially, and I feel that some people would find it just too complicated to be enjoyable.
Being of an older age group, I, along with another reviewer, found the considerable arm and wrist movement required, to be not to my liking. There is a lot of dragging of the mouse.
Some players will like this game, and I think it would suit the younger generation better, but it's not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Wolf find his children! His wife entrusted to him to look after their cubs, but Wolf fell asleep and the cubs disappeared!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Good But Needs Fine Tuing
PostedFebruary 9, 2016
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The premise of this game is excellent, and the new innovations are commendable. As it is, it is certainly a very good playable game. However, like some others, I found the colours to be too indistinguishable from one another. The colours need to be bolder.
But the other major drawback which made play difficult, was the crossed out numbers at top and side of grid (those with an 'x' over them), were hard to tell apart from those that haven't been crossed out. This factor made me make several mistakes. The 'x' is the wrong colour being grey. It would be better if it was pure white or black, and also thinner in its line width.
I look forward to a sequel that addresses these two issues. If that is done, it will be a super game for sure!
I look forward to a sequel that addresses these two issues. If that is done, it will be a super game for sure!
I recommend this game!
Solitaire 220 Plus is a huge collection of Solitaire games and varieties on it presented in excellent HD quality.
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 23 found this review helpful
Addict Solitaire For Sure!
PostedJanuary 27, 2016
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
No less than 220 variants here in this rather unexciting, but addictive solitaire game.
I got stuck on the third game I played, and never got it out by end of demo time, which seems to go quite fast in solitaire games. Decent graphics and tolerable background music if you turn it down low.
I got stuck on the third game I played, and never got it out by end of demo time, which seems to go quite fast in solitaire games. Decent graphics and tolerable background music if you turn it down low.
I found the tutorial for each variant quite understandable, but you have to engage your brain to take it all in in one go!
If you are a fan of the original basic solitaire games, this is surely the game for you. I didn't realise there were so many different variations.
If you are a fan of the original basic solitaire games, this is surely the game for you. I didn't realise there were so many different variations.
I recommend this game!
Find lost gems and use special board tools to solve challenging Match-3 puzzles in totally new ways.
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Needs Tidying Up
PostedJanuary 13, 2016
dachsy
fromDunedin, New Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
The premise of this innovative Match 3 is excellent, but the effort put into production values needs addressing.
I agree with pennmom36 that the graphics are drab and the game play is clunky. The gems hardly looked like they were shining at all, and the movement of tiles is erratic, with some swaps you make having to be made twice to take effect.
New features in game play though have to be commended. It's just a pity other factors let it down. Needs further work, and I look forward to seeing improvements in a sequel.
I don't recommend this game.