arnold1049's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:4,545
- Reviews Submitted:557
- First Review:February 24, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2025
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Go head-to-head with the Lord of the Underworld himself in this clever match-3!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
NEEDS AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PostedNovember 6, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
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
3
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5
This is a match three game and I played the whole free trial. With all the different kinds of tiles, all the special action tiles, all the specific ways that tiles need to be combined, this game needs an instruction manual, not just a few tutorial hints. Having to figure out this information on the fly is frustrating, plus works against you as you are trying to beat the clock. How do you get the bombs to go off? What about the directional "arrows"? The answer is they are color coded and must be combined with tiles of the same color in order to activate them. But how would you know that a brownish roundy thing needs to be combined with wooden brown pencils? What about the bats? Ok, I sort of get how to activate the brown and grey ones, but not sure of what exactly they do once they are activated. But what about the pink and blue ones? What's with the dynamite stick (I think that is what it is)? And why is using the hammer so complicated? I used two of them and still don't know why I couldn't get it to work on the tile I needed it to. Way too frustrating to be enjoyable.
Join a cute robot on his multi-colored mosaic assignment to clean up the garden!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
DON'T NEED TO BE PERFECT
PostedNovember 1, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, 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
The best thing I found about this game is that it allows you to make ONE mistake without losing a star. That is wonderful, as sometimes my hand jerks and marks something I did not intend to do.
This is a great series; colorful graphics, interesting pictures, challenging play. I have all the games and this one is the best so far.
This is a great series; colorful graphics, interesting pictures, challenging play. I have all the games and this one is the best so far.
I recommend this game!
Uncover images encoded in the fabric of logic in the latest Fantasy Mosaics!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 24 found this review helpful
ANOTHER GREAT GAME IN A GREAT SERIES
PostedOctober 15, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This game follows in the tradition of all the other games in the Fantasy Mosaics series. The graphics are beautiful and the game play is challenging and relaxing at the same time. I have purchased every game in the series and will continue to purchase each one as it is released. I highly recommend this game and series.
I recommend this game!
A romantic match 3 adventure of a lifetime! Experience the sites and sounds of famous French locations!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
LOTS OF VARIETY
PostedSeptember 20, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
With multiple types of match 3 games (swap. groups, etc.), different modes of screens (earn varied types of powerups, collect items to overcome obstacles, etc.) and hidden object scenes and find the differences puzzles thrown in, there is no way you will be bored with this game. Add in the beautiful graphics and choices of difficulty levels and this is the best game yet in this series. Keep 'em coming.
I recommend this game!
The next installment of World's Greatest Cities Mosaics is here with more colorful nonogram puzzles set in the greatest cities in the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
EYE CANDY
PostedSeptember 18, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
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
I purchase all the World's Greatest mosaic games as soon as they are released. In addition to being great puzzles with lots of fun in solving, the graphics just blow me away. The beautiful colors, enchanting items, including flowers, fruits, sand and water, make me smile. The sand seems to shift, the waters to run and ripple, the fish to swim, etc. etc. The mix of colors is also great and fun to reveal as you solve the puzzle. Bright green apples paired with vibrant oranges, vivid pink and purple flowers, deep maroons, dark blues, the colors just go on and on. The developers of these games are to be commended. The graphics seem to get better with each game.
I know there have been complaints about how slow the popup leaves the screen before play, but you have taken it a little too far on the other side. New players to these games will not have time to read it. You could slow it down a little, or make it a "how to play game" direction and remove the popup completely. For those of us like me, the popup is unnecessary as we have played so many of them. And even for new players, they don't need to be repeated with every scene. Keep up the good work.
I know there have been complaints about how slow the popup leaves the screen before play, but you have taken it a little too far on the other side. New players to these games will not have time to read it. You could slow it down a little, or make it a "how to play game" direction and remove the popup completely. For those of us like me, the popup is unnecessary as we have played so many of them. And even for new players, they don't need to be repeated with every scene. Keep up the good work.
I recommend this game!
Hidden World of Art 2: Undercover Art Agent
Restore the paintings of great artists that have been spoiled by mysterious thieves! Expose their plans and free the world of art!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Frustrating
PostedSeptember 14, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is a long game with lots of HOS. That is on the plus side. Another big plus is the beautiful reproductions of real paintings that are used for the HOS.
The big minus side is the very dark HOS with items in the dark background that cannot possibly be found without a hint. Other items are so small that hints are also needed for those. The first hint is free, but additional hints for each scene have to be purchased, with each one after the first costing $250 and going up from there. There is no penalty for using hints, other than reducing the amount of money available for decorating the rooms.
As the protagonist moves from town to town, her apartments can be decorated by using the coins earned from the HOS to purchase furnishings.
The storyline is interesting and fairly easy to follow. There is also a romance included.
I played the whole game but grimaced every time one of the scenes (which all are reproductions of actual paintings), came up really dark with a dark background.
At a few places during the game, the cutscenes appear as cartoonish replications of the characters. This was disappointing because the characters during the rest of the game are very realistic. These cartoons lower the quality of the game.
I don't know whether the game is more challenging or more frustrating. Play the trial and decide for yourself.
The big minus side is the very dark HOS with items in the dark background that cannot possibly be found without a hint. Other items are so small that hints are also needed for those. The first hint is free, but additional hints for each scene have to be purchased, with each one after the first costing $250 and going up from there. There is no penalty for using hints, other than reducing the amount of money available for decorating the rooms.
As the protagonist moves from town to town, her apartments can be decorated by using the coins earned from the HOS to purchase furnishings.
The storyline is interesting and fairly easy to follow. There is also a romance included.
I played the whole game but grimaced every time one of the scenes (which all are reproductions of actual paintings), came up really dark with a dark background.
At a few places during the game, the cutscenes appear as cartoonish replications of the characters. This was disappointing because the characters during the rest of the game are very realistic. These cartoons lower the quality of the game.
I don't know whether the game is more challenging or more frustrating. Play the trial and decide for yourself.
Help Clara and her adoptive father find the Mask of Seasons in this innovative match 3 adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
THIS GAME HAS EVERYTHING
PostedAugust 21, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I played the hour demo and immediately purchased it. This game combines almost all types, not just match 3. There are hidden object scenes, find the difference, collect items to rebuild buildings, just in the first hour. You will definitely not be bored. The beautiful tropical island setting is so bright and adds to the pleasure of playing this game. What a great relief from dark games. I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Return to the bottom of the sea for a new Hidden Object adventure to save Poseidon Park from the ploys of the crafty Mayor Peabody!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
NEVER ENDING
PostedAugust 20, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I really liked the two previous games in this series and was glad when a third one came out. But this one is very disappointing because there is no way to finish it that I can see. You must complete every one of the minigames, of which there is a great variety. And for each minigame type, there are many games that get harder and harder. As with most people, I am good at some kinds of games and not so much others. So I cannot finish the game and that is very frustrating. I like challenges, but I can't be perfect.
I don't recommend this game.
Spirits of Mystery: Amber Maiden Collector's Edition
After learning about your royal heritage, you’re off on a fantastic adventure to undo the amber curse and save the King and Queen!
Overall rating
2
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5
DESPERATELY NEEDS A JUMP MAP
PostedJuly 23, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Great game except for all the time wasted using the arrow to go up and down 3 or 4 or more levels at a time. This is one of my pet peeves with games until the developers got smart and provided maps that can be used to jump from one location to the next that needs some action taken.
This game is a no-buy for me because of the lack of this kind of map.
I don't recommend this game.
Renovate an empty living room with real world furniture. Find hidden objects, sell off items, and make enough money to fulfill your dreams.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
REPETITIOUS TO THE POINT OF BORING
PostedJuly 1, 2018
arnold1049
fromApache Junction, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
As the title states, this game is about decorating one room, the living room. There are about 6 items (what about rugs, curtains, paintings, fireplace utensils?) that are available to add to the room, with multiple selections withing these items. Within a very short time, I had collected enough money to decorate the room the way I wanted it. After that, what is the point of purchasing additional items that can only be used to replace the ones you've already used? Unless you are really into decorating and like to see how different things go together, it is just boring. So, to take this further, what is the point of playing the games to earn more money if there is really nothing that you want to purchase?
There are very few locations for the hidden object scenes; bedroom, reading room, etc., so you play them over and over again, which gets boring quickly.
I do have to give this game praise for the variety of game types to play, even if the locations stay the same; spot the difference, two or three types of match 3, at least two types of jigsaw, several types of hidden objects (words, scrambled words, missing letters, pictures, silhouettes), mahjong, etc. For most, you can win a bonus if you finish before the timer runs out, but if you don't make it, you don't have to play it over. But again, why try to earn the time bonus, or find the logo, or the loose coins, when there is no reason to buy the same type of furniture over and over again?
Just not my cup of tea, but play the demo and you might think differently.
I don't recommend this game.