maryjwr's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:56
- Reviews Submitted:20
- First Review:November 12, 2014
- Most Recent Review:November 30, 2022
- Featured reviews0
Discover the beauty and fun of jigsaw puzzles!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
BASED ON TRIAL ONLY (can't afford to buy today, even on sale)
PostedNovember 30, 2022
maryjwr
fromKennewick, WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
No offense to the other reviewer (only one other review up to this point), but I have to disagree with, well, pretty much everything they said about this game. I downloaded and gave it a try, just to make sure. I found the puzzles pleasing and colorful, for the most part, and I've always liked the way these puzzles play, so I'm taking the time to urge others to give it a try, in spite of the negative review.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a past case from destroying the present?
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Solid 4 Stars
PostedMay 18, 2020
maryjwr
fromKennewick, WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Fun game, great purchase on the Daily Deal and would gladly have spent a coupon for it. Flows smoothly and logically - good game for beginners. Experienced players might find it too easy, or like me, just enjoy the ride. Only con: too short! I'm going to check out the next game in the series to see if developers listen to feedback and beef up any sequels.
I recommend this game!
Can you defend the townspeople from the dangerous black lotus?
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Beatiful game
PostedApril 2, 2020
maryjwr
fromKennewick, WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Loved the scenes, so much interesting detail. Loved the storyline. It's a little on the easy side, but that's okay, not every game needs to be a mind-bender. Immortal Love: Black Lotus provided me with a few hours of pleasure during the coronavirus lockdown in April 2020.
I recommend this game!
Can you save your true love from the God of Death?
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
My Favorite "Dark Romance" Game So Far
PostedJune 23, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick, WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have always liked the games in this series, and liked "Kingdom of Death" even more than usual. Visuals were awesome, sound was fantastic (one scene in which a soul was screaming in agony was all TOO realistic - made me shudder!). Hidden object scenes were varied and interesting. Puzzles were on the easy side (just the way I like them - I didn't have to skip very many of them). I actually would have given this 4.5 stars if that were an option - knocking a little off my score for some slow reaction time when selecting objects. But that one flaw wasn't enough to keep me from thoroughly enjoying the game! As always, try before you buy...
I recommend this game!
Walk the razor's edge between fantasy and reality as you stop a lunatic from gaining power over death!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Kronville made me cranky at first
PostedJune 21, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick, WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I found the gameplay to be a little awkward and it took me about an hour to really get the feel of it. I almost quit a few times but I hate to waste $$ spent on a game (even at $2.99), so I stuck with it, and I'm glad I did! The storyline kept me interested all the way through, even when I was still cussing at how clunky the game seemed. Overall a good time. Don't give up on it too soon!
I recommend this game!
Destroy artifacts in the past to preserve the world’s future!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Updated review after second time through
PostedJune 10, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I first played this as an SE in 2014. Today I replayed the game and started to submit a 5 Star review. To my surprise I found I had already given the game a 4 Star review after the first time through. The game is five years older so why would I enjoy it so much more? Because I just played the first two games in the series, and the storyline in this third game now had more meaning to me - it made all the difference between 4 and 5 Stars. Since I can't resubmit a review for the SE, I am doing so for the CE, which has to be even more worthy of the rating. (You'll have to decide for yourself if it is worthy of the extra cost.) As always, try before you buy! As the disparate ratings prove, we all bring different expectations to a game.
I recommend this game!
Someone in the Order has turned traitor, murdering one of the Secret Five! Only Sarah can prevent the Order’s destruction!
Overall rating
4
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5
Second game in a great (so far) series
PostedJune 9, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I just posted my review of the first game in this series and went on to play this one right away because I enjoyed the storyline so much. At first I was disappointed by "Masked Intent" because the graphics weren't great and the gameplay was awkward until I got the feel for it. But by the time I was halfway through the game I was glad to have stuck with it. Moving on to third game in the series now! Stay tuned for next review. And remember to try before you buy (but don't give up on this series too soon!).
I recommend this game!
Reveal the secret legacy of The Order of the Griffin and restore Sunward City in The Secret Order: New Horizon!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Great storyline!
PostedJune 9, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I picked up a couple of games from The Secret Order series on the Daily Deal and decided to use a free coupon for the first game in the series so I could play them in sequence. Not all series require this, but I felt this one would. I'm glad I did it this way! The story is great. "New Horizon" is from 2011 and is clunky at times and heavy on HOS (hidden object scenes), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just finished the second game in the series also and will be posting my review of it also. As always, try before you buy (different strokes and all that...).
I recommend this game!
Can you prove that the town's creatures are innocent?
Overall rating
4
/
5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Solid 4-Star Game
PostedMay 28, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I bought this game in spite of several poor reviews, and I'm glad I did! Enjoyed every minute of it. It's true that it's a short game, and a simple one, but I was lucky and caught it as the Deal of the Day. If you are new to HOPA's (Hidden Object / Puzzle / Adventure games), Chimeras: New Rebellion would be a good choice for you. I'm an experienced player but still enjoy lighter fare on occasion and will certainly replay this one, working all the puzzles next time (they were simple but I still skipped several, just because it's a lazy sort of day). As always, and especially since this game has such mixed reviews, be sure to check out the demo before you buy!
I recommend this game!
A couple's fixer-upper is haunted by a fierce creature.
Overall rating
5
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Definitely Not Dreadful
PostedFebruary 13, 2019
maryjwr
fromKennewick WA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I've been with BigFish for several years and own a few hundred games. Dreadful Tales: The Space Between is the best one I've purchased in months. I decided to get the Collector's Edition and this is one of those gems worthy of the extra $$. I went through the game and the bonus game in kind of a rush the first time - I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. As soon as I finished, I went through it again at a slower pace, taking time to enjoy the extra features. This is a game I will dust off and play again in the future. Give it a try - I think you'll be glad you took the time.
I recommend this game!