DrDavid's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:2,837
- Reviews Submitted:246
- First Review:November 24, 2011
- Most Recent Review:July 12, 2022
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Find a kidnapped teenage girl and save yourself in Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek, a fun Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Long, confusing at times, but still interesting
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game was long and twisted detective mystery although I needed frequent hints, it moved along quite well. The puzzles were often only partially completed before one had to leave and find something more to finish. The plot was as convoluted and dark as it could be, but that only made unraveling it that much more fun. Some of the puzzles were pretty good and some immediately said “skip me”.
I recommend this game!
Retrieve the four magical elements and restore the kingdom in this mystical Time Management game!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Tiny Tale and Big Fun
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The levels vary in complexity and therefore some levels will be completed in good time and others will take too long, however there seems to be no penalty in taking too long, so go ahead and take the time to do a level right and not twice.
The characters are funny to watch and that contributes to the overall game fun. I guess it is stupid fun, but enjoyable.
The characters are funny to watch and that contributes to the overall game fun. I guess it is stupid fun, but enjoyable.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 16 found this review helpful
A puzzle game which requires fast movements
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a puzzle game with penalties for not being quick enough. Unfortunately you have to hit exactly the right spot within an area to stop a train or it will not stop. While you are clicking 5 times to accomplish what one click should have done, another train will crash. Boo. Forget this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Create a little slice of Heaven in the underworld!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Interesting quest based game
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed playing this game until I hit the quest near the end which caused a crash. I built some level 3 items for a level 2 quest and that seems to have caused the crash. When I restarted, I could no longer complete the quest I had been working on and therefore I had to restart from the beginning. Actually, knowing the rules by then, and knowing that doing a quest before it was a quest or accidentally building a level 3 item when you meant to build a level 2 item could crash the game, I was more careful and had more fun than the first time.
I recommend that before you play, make sure NOT to attempt quests which have not yet opened. Otherwise, this is a very good quest game.
I recommend that before you play, make sure NOT to attempt quests which have not yet opened. Otherwise, this is a very good quest game.
I recommend this game!
Travel back in time to an age of heroes in this fun time management romp!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Too many clicks
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a slow paced game with very short time restraints. One can make up time by clicking and clicking on an item to produce the effect faster. Why bother. Back to the drawing board, developers, you laid an egg with this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Westward Kingdoms
Embark on a quest to prove your worth and regain the king’s favor in Westward Kingdoms, a thrilling Strategy game!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Slow, slow action
PostedOctober 27, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This is not the game to play late at night because it is so slow paced that you might fall asleep playing it. I lasted through a few scenes and decided to put it away. I tried it again and decided that I wasted my money buying it. Stay away. I was simply bored with it from the start.
I don't recommend this game.
Town and resource management adventure awaits in Settlers of the West!
Overall rating
1
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5
13 of 16 found this review helpful
Way too short a game with unrealistic times
PostedOctober 7, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
There are only 10 levels to this game, and if each level takes about 10 minutes or less, the game is too short. The times are unreasonable and impossible. Levels may suggest they can be done in 3 minutes, but after the third attempt I am still at 10 minutes. Timed games are hateful anyway, but unrealistic times are even more hateful. Essentially, there is nothing to recommend this game. Save your money for a well written game.
I don't recommend this game.
My Singing Monsters
Collect, breed, and listen to your monsters sing, you have never seen a game like this before!
Overall rating
1
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5
61 of 120 found this review helpful
Repetitious Noise is Not Music
PostedSeptember 6, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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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
Monsters make a highly repetitious noise which got old to me after level one. I played to level 3 and either had to mute sound or delete the game. I chose the latter. If you ever worked in an office where someone drummed his pencil or his fingers on the desk and found it annoying, or found the sound of nails on a chalkboard annoying, you would not like this game. Repetitious random noise is not music.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Flavius expand the Roman Empire! Haggle with shopkeepers, collect supplies, build bridges and more in this exciting time- and resource-management adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 17 found this review helpful
Nice relaxation game
PostedAugust 29, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This goal oriented game with quests involving building or growing something has a nice untimed mode that allows one to relax and enjoy the game. I had fun watching my workers run around doing tasks. One can play it timed or not. I always choose untimed to unwind from work. The game is just silly and funny and the result, for me, was fun. I hated to see it end.
I recommend this game!
Carve a path through an unforgiving wilderness to rescue a hero trapped by a villain!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A strange game
PostedAugust 29, 2013
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I bought Finders without a trial and I almost had to regret it. Initially the game dumps you into a scene with little help or direction and waits for you to figure out how to play it on your own. I started and stopped the game twice before I began to catch on to it and it became fun and almost an obsession. My first experience was running out of food. Finally I caught on why, and how to remedy it, and from there on I knew that the more you learn, by experience, the better the play gets. I hope there is a sequel.
I recommend this game!