CAblondie's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:41
- Reviews Submitted:8
- First Review:June 23, 2013
- Most Recent Review:April 9, 2023
- Featured reviews0
CAblondie's Review History
Overall rating
4
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5
fun in spite of the bugs
PostedApril 9, 2023
CAblondie
fromCA, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
This is a real brain teaser! I've reached an age where I need a daily game to make my brain focus, and this is great for that! The challenge seemed overwhelming at first compared to sudoku, but after a round or two the logic of it kicked in. I agree with the comments that being returned to the first games after each level is a pain, as well as needing to find a specific solution when several will work. But overall, the play was satisfying.
I recommend this game!
Surprise and adventure await Ragnar on a long journey home!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 15 found this review helpful
Undecided
PostedJanuary 19, 2023
CAblondie
fromCA, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
I was surprised by the low reviews but since it's a series I love, I had to try it. The graphics are definitely different--I prefer the characters in the older versions. The audio is the same, which is the only thing reminding me it's Northern Tales. The hidden objects are now visible items tossed among the trees. As for the play, in 30 minutes I got through level 4, needing two tries to get three stars on 3&4. The bonuses don't seem to help much after the first level. I want to love the game but I'm not there yet. I'll probably use up my remaining 30 minutes before I decide to buy, and then only if another time management hasn't released.
I recommend this game!
The Puzzle Box is packed full of mind-bending challenges that are easy to play and difficult to master!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
yay puzzles!
PostedJuly 4, 2022
CAblondie
fromCA, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This has a huge variety of puzzles when you consider the choices available to increase difficulty on each individual puzzle. Word search, match 2, and swapping tiles are my faves, and with the number of choices available within the categories, I might never reach the end of the game.
I recommend this game!
Guide the Rescue Team to save your city from disaster!
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
love this!
PostedMay 29, 2022
CAblondie
fromCA, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Mahjong, Puzzle, Time Management, 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
As others say, this requires study when you start. The world is Rescue Team, but the play resembles the Adelantado Trilogy with the requirement to move to different areas within the level. Tasks of building, clearing, and gathering are familiar, but you don't have to send someone every time a building's production is ready. Some tasks have a time limit to complete multiple acts. Clicking on the tasks icons shows you where on the map those items are. I've played three or four levels and achieved maximum stars, but had to replay a couple to get production set up right. I've been looking for something like Adelantado's non-fixed map and this is it. More, please!
I recommend this game!
Build your dream town on a tropical island!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Loving the CE
PostedMay 2, 2022
CAblondie
fromCA, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
I just realized I'm stuck on level 28 and the game is a few days old, so I must be enjoying it! The graphics are familiar to me from Royal Envoy, which I like. I'm playing on the Normal level and sometimes have to play a time or two to get the order correct to finish with three stars, which is perfect. No power-ups or magic skills, which to me means more brain function required. I recommend this game!
I recommend this game!
Dora the Explorer: Swiper’s Big Adventure!
Join Dora, Boots and even Swiper on an adventure through fun locations such as the Bouncy Ball Volcano and Forest of Prickers!
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 18 found this review helpful
Great for toddlers
PostedNovember 17, 2015
CAblondie
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Word, Mahjong, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Family
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
My 3 yr old granddaughter loved this. The game ends quickly, which would make it seem a poor value, but she plays it over and over. It uses the arrow keys, which introduces the little ones to keyboard use. She'll probably outgrow it fairly soon, but I like it as a first stepping stone with games on the computer, not a touch screen.
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of the true detective! Solve all the villain's riddles! A True Detective Griddlers!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
a bit slow pace
PostedMay 20, 2015
CAblondie
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Match 3, Word, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
This review is based off the trial. I expected from the name to find this game to be a mix of the puzzle grids and some sort of riddle to be solved. I didn't find anything beyond the grids. The scoring screens after each round took a bit long to disappear (or maybe I'm still too grouchy this morning!)
The graphics are nice, and the puzzle doesn't automatically cross off numbers before the blanks are filled in a row or column, so in those areas it was satisfactory. Logic puzzle fans would probably enjoy this one.
The exciting adventures of the young Ingolf await you in this magical Time Management game.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
great time management
PostedJune 23, 2013
CAblondie
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Enjoyed this one! I played through fairly quickly, but over the course of days, not hours. Some levels were very challenging, and I think I have one left to make three stars on so I can play the last of the bonus rounds. I like that the bonus rounds are tied to a few, but not all, levels, so you can play some even if you have a few levels with fewer than three stars. Buy this one, you'll enjoy it, too.
I recommend this game!