fredandethel's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:2,273
- Reviews Submitted:191
- First Review:April 1, 2012
- Most Recent Review:October 7, 2020
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Archipelago
Mysterious cubes have ripped Archipelago into four islands. Match cubes and bring the beautiful Archipelago to it's former glory!
Overall rating
2
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5
an original idea, but a "one trick pony"
PostedAugust 29, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
This is a "click on a group of 2 or more blocks to collapse them" game. Instead of a flat game board, revolving towers of blocks rise and have to be collapsed before they reach the top of the screen - something I've not seen before - but that's all there is to it. Nothing to collect or build, no minigames or story.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Emma find her family in Jewel Quest Mysteries: The Seventh Gate, an incredible Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 21 found this review helpful
Either you like the series or you don't
PostedAugust 20, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I'm another who finds this series difficult and not very interesting. Different strokes for different folks!
I don't recommend this game.
Rescue the princess, defeat the villain and save your homeland!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
If you've never liked time management/strategy, try this!!!
PostedAugust 19, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
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
Am I glad I discovered this! I try this genre occasionally when I'm looking for something new, but never liked any of them until now. Can't add anything else to what's already been said, except that having just enjoyed 7 Wonders Magical Mystery Tour, I love the fact that this game has a similar kind of little workers. A real plus is the lack of time limit, (well there is a timer, but if you take more time it just means you don't get a medal).
I recommend this game!
Help Captain Nemo's three captives escape from the Nautilus in 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
2
/
5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Just shows a good team can have off days
PostedAugust 15, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Very disappointing as I've really enjoyed other games in this series - Around the World in 80 Days-The Challenge, The Three Musketeers-D'Artagnon and the 12 Diamonds, Aladin and the Wonderful Lamp. Don't know if this is an early attempt or a decline from better things, it's a shame either way.
I don't recommend this game.
Find out what the mysterious secret kept in the marvel’s cavern is in Aladin & the Enchanted Lamp, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 45 found this review helpful
Attractive and interesting
PostedAugust 15, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I've already enjoyed two other games in this series - Around the World in 80 Days-The Challenge, and The Three Musketeers-D'Artagnon and the 12 Diamonds, but this is my favourite (OK, I'm a sucker for a beautifully drawn Arabian Nights tale). I found most of the mini games original and needing some thought. The storyline held my attention, Aladin has unexpected ups and downs, a bit like Kismet. Rather too much dialogue, but you can click through it. I read most of it first time through but will be glad to skip more of it when re-playing. I don't know what language this was written in, but one or two clues got lost in translation - "arc" turned out to be a bow - as in bow and arrow! - got mixed up with rainbow??
I recommend this game!
Help Adda and Ciro solve a mystery and restore a garden to its former beauty in Hello Venice, an amazing Match 3 game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
If you like this, try Lamp Of Aladdin
PostedAugust 9, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Can't add to what's already been said abount Hello Venice but I can suggest a game for those who'd like something similar.( Lots of people compare Hello Venice with 4 Elements, which I found boring). Lamp of Aladdin is swap rather than chain match so you don't get the bonus explosions for long chains but you do get lots of hammers, bombs and whirlwinds to use where you please, plus other really fun and original power up's to get from one part of the level to another. There isn't the same kind of earning and building aspect, - parts of buildings and other things are collected and assembled automatically - but there are good FROG episodes and really colourful Arabian Nights artwork. There's also Tibet Quest, which I personally didn't like as much.
I recommend this game!
Align dazzling holidays jewels and break them out of their frozen boxes in this relaxing and mesmerizing matching game.
Overall rating
4
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5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
Nice little game to chill out with on a hot summer day
PostedAugust 9, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Having just completed Jewel Match 2 (Good original power-ups but rather colourless castles to build), I thought I'd try this. It's a very basic jewel match game - only a Hammer power-up apart from those generated on the board, and nothing to build or any mini games, but I like it. The subdued winter backgrounds are a good contrast to the jewel boards. Perhaps most holiday themed games are more appreciated at the opposite time of year?
I recommend this game!
Help Anna follow an ancient map and conquer the obstacles in her way to find the lost treasures of ancient Atlantis!
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Pity there doesn't seem to be a walkthrough available
PostedAugust 9, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I bought this as the day's special offer - it wouldn't have been worth a full game credit. I played it to the end but I don't think it will be one I keep returning to unless a walkthrough tells me where all the compasses are - I only managed to find 21 out of 25.
Not nearly as good as the Samantha Swift Mysteries
Not nearly as good as the Samantha Swift Mysteries
Bonnie`s Bookstore
Bonnie's Bookstore is a whimsical new word game for casual gamers of all ages.
Overall rating
2
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5
13 of 20 found this review helpful
A bit pointless
PostedAugust 5, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
I'll admit that word games aren't really my thing, (so far the only one I've liked enough to buy is Word Jong To Go), so maybe that's my problem. I found this game difficult - had to keep shuffling to make many words, couldn't understand all the bonuses, and the story didn't seem to have anything to do with it.
I don't recommend this game.
Join Zoe and Charleston Black as they unravel a powerful and ancient Arthurian legend in this gripping Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Something a bit different - try it for yourself
PostedAugust 5, 2012
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
After reading such conflicting reviews I had to try this. I love the riddle clues and the variety of tasks. Some hidden objects are easy, others are tricky even with a hint - the grid type hint is a good original twist. Not so thrilled that I will buy immediately, but for now it's at the top of my list of games to buy with my next monthly game club credit.
I recommend this game!