fredandethel's Profile
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- 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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Search out and make stones of the same color collide to clear the entire game board and continue your awesome journey!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Unique and challenging
PostedMarch 29, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Can't really understand the rules, but can't stop playing! Sometimes I think I've done well but only get about 30 per cent "quality" - whatever that is, some levels I struggle with but get 100 per cent!?! If I take any notice of the little ball juggling Buddha in the bottom left corner I always fail.
Baffling but addictive, I've completed the game once and started over.
Baffling but addictive, I've completed the game once and started over.
I recommend this game!
Play scales on a board to form combinations of the same color! Solve more than 150 levels, including rampant match-3 duels!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Great devlopment of the original little game
PostedMarch 8, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
2
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5
As another reviewer said, Dragonscales really has invented a new category of Match 3. The original game was quite short, and you can only replay the last level of each chapter.
I bought Dragonscales 2 over a week ago and haven't reached the end yet - mainly because I was stuck for several days on level 6 - 8.
Spoiler alert for anyone who wants to work it out for themselves - match the arrows in the bottom left corner to raise the bomb before detonating it!.
I bought Dragonscales 2 over a week ago and haven't reached the end yet - mainly because I was stuck for several days on level 6 - 8.
Spoiler alert for anyone who wants to work it out for themselves - match the arrows in the bottom left corner to raise the bomb before detonating it!.
Travel around the world and get acquainted with the world's most famous masterpieces. Collect evidence and help police catch a criminal.
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Good idea but could be much better
PostedMarch 2, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
A disgruntled artist is damaging paintings by adding items, sometimes obviously anachronistic, sometimes more difficult to guess.
Having dropped solvent on one you need to use scraper, eraser, or paintbrush to repair it, which to me soon gets tedious. There are three hints per round and quite a large selection of minigames to earn more hints, but there doesn't seem to be any indication of how many items are left to find, and there is a timer.
The best thing about the game is that it uses less valuable painting by artists I'd never heard of rather than Old Masters, but even this didn't hold my interest for the trial hour.
Not as good as Hidden World of Art 2.
Having dropped solvent on one you need to use scraper, eraser, or paintbrush to repair it, which to me soon gets tedious. There are three hints per round and quite a large selection of minigames to earn more hints, but there doesn't seem to be any indication of how many items are left to find, and there is a timer.
The best thing about the game is that it uses less valuable painting by artists I'd never heard of rather than Old Masters, but even this didn't hold my interest for the trial hour.
Not as good as Hidden World of Art 2.
I don't recommend this game.
Experience real casino flair with Solitaire Club. Master 80 challenging Solitaire levels with various decks in 10 entertaining and differently themed worlds.
Overall rating
3
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5
30 of 32 found this review helpful
Rather dull solitaire
PostedMarch 1, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Based on half an hours play:
Standard pick higher or lower cards solitaire. Strictly limited wild cards and undo, which means one mistake can mean you can't clear the table, which is the only way to get another undo.
Earned coins can only be spent on different backgrounds and cards.
Far Kingdoms Sacred Grove Solitaire has similar limited wild cards and undo, but is much prettier and has a more achievable level of challenge.
Standard pick higher or lower cards solitaire. Strictly limited wild cards and undo, which means one mistake can mean you can't clear the table, which is the only way to get another undo.
Earned coins can only be spent on different backgrounds and cards.
Far Kingdoms Sacred Grove Solitaire has similar limited wild cards and undo, but is much prettier and has a more achievable level of challenge.
Lost Bounty: A Pirate's Quest
Follow Anne and the Harpie's Song around Skull Island and discover pirates, treasure and adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Pretty little match 3, but nothing special
PostedJanuary 27, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Rather easy match 3 with the usual powerups and earning gold to rebuild the ship. The thing which really put me off was having to collect a set number of a particular tile as well as clearing the background "sand" - boring!
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy an exciting gangster hunt and track down the notorious bandit Bill "The Wild" Killwood and his Bloodbrothers gang!
Overall rating
4
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5
15 of 16 found this review helpful
Strategic chain matching
PostedJanuary 21, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
2
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5
The unusual thing about this game is that it allows diagonal matching, so although it has square tiles it has even more choice of moves than games with hexagonal tiles.
Limited moves means you need to think, but without time pressure.
A chain of at least 8 is needed to generate a bomb on the board, and sometime I made a chain of more than that without reward - perhaps it depends what type of tiles the chain is made of?
Of the powerups you can buy the only one I find to be much use is the axe, as you can choose where to use it - the others all take out random tiles, though the rifle can be helpful.
There is a map showing your progress through the game but you can't replay levels, just have to start from the beginning again.
All in all it's a game which could have been better, but as soon as I completed it I did start over again so it must have something!
Limited moves means you need to think, but without time pressure.
A chain of at least 8 is needed to generate a bomb on the board, and sometime I made a chain of more than that without reward - perhaps it depends what type of tiles the chain is made of?
Of the powerups you can buy the only one I find to be much use is the axe, as you can choose where to use it - the others all take out random tiles, though the rifle can be helpful.
There is a map showing your progress through the game but you can't replay levels, just have to start from the beginning again.
All in all it's a game which could have been better, but as soon as I completed it I did start over again so it must have something!
I recommend this game!
Return to the undersea world of Lagoona and save Poseidon Park from closing down!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Probably the best value game I've ever seen!
PostedJanuary 8, 2016
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
Not only a great hidden object game with lots of extra things to find as well as the lists, but all 20 mini puzzles are available once the main game is completed.
I'm totally addicted to the lift and drop match 5 - I would have bought the game just for this!
I'm totally addicted to the lift and drop match 5 - I would have bought the game just for this!
I recommend this game!
When an age spell drains your vitality, will you save your family?
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Didn't think I'd find a series to equal Dark Parables!
PostedDecember 31, 2015
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
Occasionally there is a series which stands head and shoulders above most, and Witch's Legacy has become my new Top of the list.
There is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing to collect items and use them so the map, which shows where actions are available and transports you there, is a must for me; it means I can play really relaxed and just enjoy the artwork and the unfolding story.
The minigames are not challenging, they just make you think enough, and are varied and original enough, to give the whole game experience another layer.
I wish A Happy New Year to all at EleFun!
There is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing to collect items and use them so the map, which shows where actions are available and transports you there, is a must for me; it means I can play really relaxed and just enjoy the artwork and the unfolding story.
The minigames are not challenging, they just make you think enough, and are varied and original enough, to give the whole game experience another layer.
I wish A Happy New Year to all at EleFun!
I recommend this game!
Help friendly ghosts celebrate Christmas! They don't know how to do it and have less than a month to get prepared!
Overall rating
5
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5
28 of 30 found this review helpful
Another great Match 3
PostedDecember 14, 2015
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Always an innovative series, this is the trickiest yet. Even in the early levels you need to search for the only available first move, or the only opening – shrouded by fog - in a barrier.
Match 3 stars for an explosion, and match 4 or more other tiles to get more stars. Sometimes a bit frustrating as stars match themselves before you can lower them to where you need them, and so many explosions going on can make the game a bit less relaxing than earlier Laruavilles.
Has the usual good variety of very pretty tiles, with a festive theme, and frequent Mahjong minigames
Laruaville 3 is still my favourite, mainly because it's the only game I've seen in which you can move explosive bonuses in any direction before using them, but I was amazed how quickly the trial hour for L. 4 passed, and it's a definite buy for me.
Match 3 stars for an explosion, and match 4 or more other tiles to get more stars. Sometimes a bit frustrating as stars match themselves before you can lower them to where you need them, and so many explosions going on can make the game a bit less relaxing than earlier Laruavilles.
Has the usual good variety of very pretty tiles, with a festive theme, and frequent Mahjong minigames
Laruaville 3 is still my favourite, mainly because it's the only game I've seen in which you can move explosive bonuses in any direction before using them, but I was amazed how quickly the trial hour for L. 4 passed, and it's a definite buy for me.
Control the power of magical cards and defeat the Ice Queen before the land is sealed in eternal winter.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
One of the very best Solitaire games.
PostedOctober 18, 2015
fredandethel
fromDerbyshire, England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
I love the original Far Kingdoms game, and was on the look out for a Solitaire game which compares to the wonderful Faerie Solitaire, so was delighted to find this.
It's not a long game, but is so relaxing I often start a new game as soon as I reach the end. You need to collect 10 rubies in each stage, but can replay levels without losing any rubies already found, so there is absolutely no pressure.
I never tire of the way the rubies and coins appear. They can be anywhere among the cards, not only at the bottom of stacks, and they materialise like a conjuring trick - a lovely bit of animation.
It's not a long game, but is so relaxing I often start a new game as soon as I reach the end. You need to collect 10 rubies in each stage, but can replay levels without losing any rubies already found, so there is absolutely no pressure.
I never tire of the way the rubies and coins appear. They can be anywhere among the cards, not only at the bottom of stacks, and they materialise like a conjuring trick - a lovely bit of animation.
I recommend this game!