Gardendiva3's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:1,526
- Reviews Submitted:44
- First Review:January 16, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 24, 2022
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City of Fools
A UFO is rumored to have landed in the small town of Tundel and the mayor is trying to conceal it. Run your own journalistic investigation and learn the truth behind the event!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Strangest HOG - But Quite Satisfying!
PostedNovember 23, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
This was not an ordinary HOS game. The story was different - the actions unpredictable...who would have thought the milk was NOT for the baby...and logic is definitely not the atypical method of getting through the game. Never-the-less it was a blast and I'm glad I bought it. My daughter hates HOS games but she thought this was funny and not at all "routine". Thanks for the change!!
I recommend this game!
The Dreamatorium of Dr. Magnus
Step into the shoes of detective Sarah Green and solve the mystery of Dr. Magnus' disappearance in this beautiful Hidden Object adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 10 found this review helpful
Too slow loading and incredibly simple HOS
PostedSeptember 13, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Eternal Journey: New Atlantis Collector's Edition
(268)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
OK - I only played 58 minutes. It takes the title screen about two minutes to load and then the second screen takes about three minutes to load and the HOS items are literally spaced apart so far thatno challenge exists. I'm glad I played the demo first! Flush this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Peggle Nights
Get to know the headmasters of the Peggle Institute and their thrilling curriculum of bouncing, banking, ball-blasting excitement!
Overall rating
5
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5
59 of 68 found this review helpful
Loved both the Peggle Games!
PostedAugust 11, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser
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
5
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5
One review for both. They are GREAT! It taught me an important rule in expectation. Where will the ball hit if I get it right there.... so then all of the brick buster games started working for me too. This was fun - challenging and I keep this one on my game list at all times. Great skills develop from these two peggle games!! Try them - you will enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Insaniquarium! Deluxe
Dive right into this crazy aquarium. The water's fine in this action puzzle!
Overall rating
5
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5
160 of 197 found this review helpful
This Game HOOKED me from the beginning!
PostedAugust 11, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
Farm Frenzy 2
(12)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
5
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5
Many years ago...ok about four or five...my daughter bought this game and tried to show her "ol lady" how to play. While standing over my shoulder...yelling "Click click click" I played my very first computer game. So now 200 purchased games later - this is still one of my favorite! I love BFG and especially arcade games and platform games. HOs seem to be the big thing so I miss the games like this. Not sure why they never came out with Insanequarium 2. Love it - buy it - you won't be sorry! And don't forget to "click..click...hurry...click".
I recommend this game!
Reincarnations: Back to Reality
Travel into your past lives, set things right, and restore your karmic balance!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 5 found this review helpful
Too Bad
PostedJuly 6, 2012
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I like the Reincarnations series but this one was a disappointment. The challenge was nearly nonexistent and the story was pretty stupid. The one thing going for it was the last "task" was unusual in that plants were very unique and that should have been explored from the beginning.
Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers
Guide Ethan Black as he attempts to rescue his bride-to-be from a terrifying menace known as the Faceless Ones!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Great game - just one teensy flaw
PostedJune 17, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser
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
OK - this was one of the best HOS games I've played in a while. I didn't figure out the "twist" until nearly the end of the game. THE HOS were often difficult to find that one last item and sometimes you earn two "items" when you complete. I liked that. The flow is pretty even throughtout the game until you reach the last "10 minutes" or major scene - and then finding the last 7 items was too "minimized" or felt rushed. But it was certainly a fun ride! I usually mute all of the sound because they are frequently too repetitive - but this one was ok. Music got muted tho!
Kingdom Chronicles Collector's Edition
Rescue the princess, defeat the villain and save your homeland!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Blast for Sure!
PostedJune 17, 2012
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
Storyline
5
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5
This will be one of the games I keep to play over and over. Also it was great for new little PC gamers. Great job - need more games like this!
Fabled Legends: The Dark Piper Collector's Edition
The Dark Piper unleashes infested rodents into the town of Hamelin! Defeat him before he leaves a trail of destruction all across Europe!
Overall rating
4
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5
Enjoyed but some solutions VERY hard.
PostedMay 28, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, 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 was a fun game but a couple of the solutions to get something or do something were "not typical" and I would have never tried shooting a blow dart ...for example at a lamp shade. The game is divided in two main chunks and bonus game play after winning. The bonus game play did not have the same quality of graphics - but it was still a good game.
I recommend this game!
Secrets of the Dark: Eclipse Mountain Collector's Edition
Challenge yourself in the role of the scientist-historian-scholar of ancient civilizations and mystical legends and save your friend from the Demon of Darkness!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
All Day Play! Loved it!
PostedMay 26, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
I think it's great when a game takes all day and the HOS are great. The challenge puzzles were a bit easier at first but I actually had to skip 2 so I went back and played them again after I won the game. What I didn't know about CE games - they often have BONUS extras and this one was great. After winning the game - the extras allow you to rescue the villagers. I was really surprised and loved that benefit. The first two colored staffs you gathered took a lot more time than the third. By then the developers were putting two things in one"awarded item" spot. Never-the-less - it was lots of fun!
I recommend this game!
Farm Frenzy: Viking Heroes
Raise ye olde animals, produce ye olde goods, and beat ye olde clock in challenging time management levels!
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 25 found this review helpful
Pluses and Minuses in this Game - but still 5 Star
PostedMay 22, 2012
Gardendiva3
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Pros & Cons- I am a Farrn Frenzy series fan and anxiously wait for another great choice - hurry up guys!!
This game played much faster - normal speed - on my laptop but was incredibly slow on my PC. Can't tell you why - but it drove me nuts. The bicycle guy is just a "gag" diversion while loading. But the gag itself takes so long to load - it was annoying - don't do that again developers. I'm assuming you DO play these things before you put them in production.
If you got rid of that BIG factor of SLOWLY LOADING and way too much preview of the wagon and the building etc after each level. Stop with the nonsense and get back to basics. The rest of the game was fabulous. I loved being able to upgrade the animals to a "battle" figure so the bears wouldn't bother them and I was able to rack up some great scores. Very fun! Keep that - and just get rid of the graphics that slow down the game between levels.
I play this game a lot on my laptop and most of the other FFs as well. It is the ONLY series where I purchased every single game. Be sure to watch out for putting something on the menu that is not feasible - like needing 20 big fancy cakes that have to be purchased from the market at $4000 bucks a whack - or whatever. The good news - I will continue to BUY every FF game you produce. Don't put any HO scenes like some are starting to do - that belongs to another genre!
I recommend this game!