cowclaudia's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:2,044
- Reviews Submitted:295
- First Review:December 11, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 20, 2024
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Unhappy souls suffer under the cruel reign of an ancient vampire. Do you have enough courage to defeat the monster?
Overall rating
4
/
5
23 of 24 found this review helpful
Surprisingly liked it
PostedJuly 7, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Am not a mahjong fan (other than fishjong) so am finding myself enjoying this since it involved vampires and a previous reviewer said it was easy which it is so far. The graphics are very well done, the music appropriate to the game and the tiles are pretty easy to see. There doesn't seem to be a limit on the shuffling and there's also a hint button. So if you want a fairly easy (so far) game without back and forth looking for keys and other gloomy offerings take a chance.
I recommend this game!
Make your way across America building your franchise of restaurants. Play solitaire to collect stars to unlock new restaurants.
Overall rating
3
/
5
So so
PostedJune 11, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love solitaire games and went thru Big Fish trying to find one I may have missed. Saw this and purchased it. There's really no challenge to this game. Usual scenario of make the matches, accumulate money to buy power ups (most of which to me are rather useless - takes forever to buy the power up for an additional undo rest are ho hum).
Challenge is to clear off the "chef hat" cards before running out which you can do 99.9% of the time. Seems if you don't and have to replay the level you win every time.
Not a particularly bad game if you don't want to tackle a mind bender so will recommend it on that basis but as other reviewers have stated rather boring.
I recommend this game!
Your favorite wizard is back and looking to extend his years in this magical match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Nothing changed
PostedMay 20, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Same game play as previous Spellarium games as well as Lauruaville. I chose to play on casual since I don't consider these games to be any kind of challenge just something to fall back on when I want a rest from more complex games. Has the same power-ups, same requirements to clear off the coins to construct whatever and of course the fire needed to clear the frozen coins which is always a nuisance. Just wish I hadn't wasted a game credit.
So if you've played these games before and just want a break from ugly faces, constant back and forth between screens to find keys and other objects grab it and go. Will recommend it with reservations.
I recommend this game!
Experience another glorious summer at Pinecreek Hills National Park with the latest in this acclaimed hidden object adventure series!
Overall rating
5
/
5
35 of 37 found this review helpful
Finally another one
PostedMay 12, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was delighted to see #9 but waited until I saw a review before purchasing. This follows the same game play as the others: find the wildlife and trash, hidden objects, mini games (too many but fun for the most part), two different parks and new - a camera icon to click on for a photo album.
That being said agree with other reviewers that this is NOT worth the cost of a collector's edition (which if anyone notices seems to happen once a game series gets popular) just to get a few wallpapers, choice or music and puzzles which you've already played.
Other than that fun and relaxing.
I recommend this game!
Help Stella and her friends restore the elven kingdom and drive back it’s terrible foe!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Am enjoying the game BUT
PostedMay 8, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I'm getting a bit burned out on hobbits and elves - which has been done to death since Lord of the Rings! I do like having to map strategies to clear the board and always love building games. This follows the same game play as the other Enthralling Realms so don't need to go into detail. Game is colorful, buildings and surrounding areas to build are very pretty and the music isn't intrusive to the game which some is.
I recommend this game!
Restore the kingdom's mesmerizing castles in this enchanting Solitaire adventure! Travel the lands and collect resources to rebuild majestic monuments.
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Boring and monotonous
PostedApril 2, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love and own all the previous Jewel Match games so immediately purchased this and frankly I find it's boring and at times monotonous. I've never in their previous solitaire games had to constantly re-deal like this even with purchasing extra cards. As you progress further into the game it's just constant clicking trying to clear cards and getting paralyzed with boredom re-dealing over and over just to get one emerald, and noticing you need a ton more of them to complete a scene.
On the up side the castles are beautiful and am using one as a wallpaper from one of the earlier levels but otherwise leaves me cold and just may not buy anymore Jewel Match.
I don't recommend this game.
Escape to a dreamy world of wonder while you delight in a magical new twist on the Solitaire you love!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Kudos!
PostedMarch 15, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I'm thoroughly enjoying this game (to the point of neglecting my other ones) which I haven't in a solitaire game for a long time. This is the high/low solitaire where you accumulate manna bottles to use to build different areas of the scenes and gold coins to buy power-ups. One thing I really like about this game is that once you buy a power-up it's yours you don't have to keep re--purchasing it and you can also upgrade them, plus a great benefit of a "power-ups load faster" selection pricey but worth it.
The scenes are well done - not overly artistic but not hard on the eyes, music is pleasant and not intrusive to the game play and you have three levels of play.
You can't go wrong with this one if you're a solitaire lover!
I recommend this game!
Find hidden objects, complete fun tasks and solve exciting puzzles to save a dazzling and enigmatic island.
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Disappointing and misnamed
PostedFebruary 28, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I love hidden object games and if you do the same you'll find this is nothing but a bunch of mini games with very few hidden object scenes, the usual back and forth between screens, cutesy-poo voices on some of the characters and overall a big disappointment.
I have to say the colors were lovely but that's about the only thing I liked about the game.
I don't recommend this game.
Your favorite puzzle-solving ghosts are learning about the ancient art of Alchemy in this match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Disappointing
PostedFebruary 22, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Was happy to see another Laruaville - was getting bored with my games and wanted a new one. Well was bored with this one also. IMHO this game just plays itself - I'm sitting there clicking a mouse. Other than the frozen coins where you have to maneuver the fire around to defrost them there's no challenge or strategy - you keep making matches until you hit the bomb then it explodes all around the top and bottom and bingo presto coins are gone and onto the next level.
Has the additional offer of the solitaire and clearing the matching tiles which I like, and finding the 15 differences in the screens which I don't.
I do like the scenery and colors - just wish developer would go back to the old Laruaville I knew and loved.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop an ancient menace from taking over the city?
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Just more of the same
PostedFebruary 20, 2019
cowclaudia
fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I stopped buying games like these but because of the high reviews and needing to use a coupon code took the plunge and found that it's no different than other games of this type - find the key, back and forth between screens to find this, that and the other, etc etc. Think maybe these developers need to find new ideas rather than the same game play which has gotten to be nothing but cookie cutter games. I do have to say that the graphics are very pretty; love the colors and love games set underwater but those are few and far between these days.
I don't recommend this game.