suerober's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.7
- Helpful Votes:645
- Reviews Submitted:75
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 6, 2025
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Christmas Wonderland 5
Help Santa make Mike and Mary’s Christmas the best ever. Decorate trees, build snowmen, visit Santa’s workshops and open fabulous presents.
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 15 found this review helpful
This series is not improving
PostedDecember 16, 2014
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I have purchased the past four games. The first game was excellent: the music was good and varied, it was self-paced and not scored, and you could actually see all the items. Each successive game has become more item-dense and the quality is not the same.
This game retains the good colors and puzzles of previous games, but takes finding things to a new level of impossibility due to the number of items in a scene and low contrast in many scenes. In at least one of the scenes requiring painting, the brush will not paint certain areas on the edge despite many tries. I like complexity and challenge, but there is not much challenge when the item literally blends into the background (and I have a good video card) or is too small to be seen.
In addition to being able to see items better, there should be an option not to score and the flashing in the concentration-type games (it slows down the game). Keep it simple!
If you want a pleasurable game, purchase one of the earlier games.
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This game retains the good colors and puzzles of previous games, but takes finding things to a new level of impossibility due to the number of items in a scene and low contrast in many scenes. In at least one of the scenes requiring painting, the brush will not paint certain areas on the edge despite many tries. I like complexity and challenge, but there is not much challenge when the item literally blends into the background (and I have a good video card) or is too small to be seen.
In addition to being able to see items better, there should be an option not to score and the flashing in the concentration-type games (it slows down the game). Keep it simple!
If you want a pleasurable game, purchase one of the earlier games.
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I don't recommend this game.
Christmas Stories: Hans Christian Andersen's Tin Soldier Collector's Edition
The Rat King's wand has fallen into the hands of a vengeful baron. Team up with your new friend, the Tin Soldier, to stop him!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 6 found this review helpful
What a delight!
PostedDecember 6, 2014
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I look forward to the Christmas game, and this is another great one! The color and art are well done, the music is good, navigation is easy, and the puzzles are fun. Thanks!
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: Rio de Janeiro
Samba your way to the tropical paradise of Rio de Janiero! Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items and play fun mini-games along the way.
Overall rating
3
/
5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Too hard to see
PostedJune 7, 2014
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I bought this prior to finishing the demo as I always buy these games. However, it is very difficult to see items in this game. Had I finished the demo, I would not have bought the game. While things can be difficult to find, they shouldn't be impossible.
I don't recommend this game.
Christmas Wonderland 4
It's Bill and Mary's best Christmas ever! Be part of the famous town parade and visit Santa's amazing North Pole workshops.
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
Glad to see another Christmas game
PostedDecember 14, 2013
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoy this series, and reload the older games to play each holiday season. This game has fairly good graphics, but individual items are often difficult to see. It has the best of several versions. I do wish there was an option to not keep score and just play the game for fun.
Pros:
- music much improved, especially the vocals. I had to turn the music off on previous versions
- several things to look for in each scene
- challenging due to the density of items
- music much improved, especially the vocals. I had to turn the music off on previous versions
- several things to look for in each scene
- challenging due to the density of items
Cons:
- impossible to see some of the items
- unable to turn off scoring
- impossible to see some of the items
- unable to turn off scoring
I recommend this game!
Otherworld: Shades of Fall
Explore a world of magic to stop an ancient evil!
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 20 found this review helpful
Nice game
PostedNovember 15, 2013
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The game is fun, has interesting puzzles and HOS, and a good story line. Very good graphics and the sound is a good level.
Chronicles of Albian 2: The Wizbury School of Magic
Search the Wizbury School of Magic for the stolen gold, and rebuild the school!
Overall rating
2
/
5
4 of 11 found this review helpful
Disappointed
PostedMay 27, 2013
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This was a disappointing game. It was not interesting, there was too much written conversation - just talk, and the graphics were not clear. I quit after less than 15 minutes.
I don't recommend this game.
Easter Eggztravaganza 2
Have a fabulous Easter with Mike, Emma and their classmates in this fun-filled Easter game that the whole family will love.
Overall rating
2
/
5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
Not much of a challenge
PostedMarch 26, 2013
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I enjoy holiday-themed games, but this was the worst I have played. Very juvenile, little challenge, the "in between" games were a repeat of previous games, and there was no story. I have enjoyed some of their games in the past, but definitely not this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Azada: Elementa Collector's Edition
Azada’s saga continues when its precious elements are stolen!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 13 found this review helpful
Not worth the collector version
PostedMarch 8, 2013
suerober
fromsan diego
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This is a disappointment for Azada fans. The focus on books and their stories was missing from this game.
Positive: good graphics, some new puzzles
Positive: good graphics, some new puzzles
I don't recommend this game.
Timeless: The Lost Castle
A mysterious man in red summons you, sending you to a flying ship where a little girl needs your help!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 23 found this review helpful
Not so fun
PostedFebruary 16, 2013
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Great graphics and storyline. However, things don't work and the hint button is useless. Too many good games available to waste your time on this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Whispers: Revelation
Orphaned Lunna can see and speak with spirits, but when a mysterious spirit asks for her help, she must face a challenge she never expected.
Overall rating
2
/
5
3 of 22 found this review helpful
Slow, plodding game
PostedFebruary 12, 2013
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
The storyline has interest. The background is dark, making it difficult to see items, and the graphics are not of high quality. The game play is plodding. Many question marks that name items, but there is no apparent reason for them. I let after 13 minutes.
I don't recommend this game.