Jexzl's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:57
- Reviews Submitted:24
- First Review:March 29, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 18, 2015
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Save your beloved and rebuild a devastated land!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Finally a challenge!
PostedMay 18, 2015
Jexzl
fromBetelgeuze
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Strategy
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
I agree, it's really hard to finish in expert time, but a lot of the other TM games are so easy and not really challenging, so i really enjoyed having to try several times to earn my expert rating. (Except for the cursed 19a, only getting close but never on time!)
Still I have to agree, the timer seems unbalanced, cause in some later levels you can take all the time you want and still finish with plenty of time, while in others you make one wrong click and there goes your expert time!
Another thing I didn't like were some of the ghost-levels, you're finished with all your buildings and then have to sit there just waiting for two more minutes for the ghosts to come in, that get killed automatically if you build your statues right.
This, and the damned level 19 a are the only reasons I gave four instead of five stars.
Still I have to agree, the timer seems unbalanced, cause in some later levels you can take all the time you want and still finish with plenty of time, while in others you make one wrong click and there goes your expert time!
Another thing I didn't like were some of the ghost-levels, you're finished with all your buildings and then have to sit there just waiting for two more minutes for the ghosts to come in, that get killed automatically if you build your statues right.
This, and the damned level 19 a are the only reasons I gave four instead of five stars.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Für Fans von Build-A-Lot etc
PostedFebruary 21, 2015
Jexzl
fromBetelgeuze
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Gegen-die-Zeit, Strategie
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Ich freue mich jedes Mal, wenn ich ein Bau-/TM-Spiel von dieser Sorte finde.
Es ist vielleicht nicht das Beste seiner Art, aber ich habe es gerade nach längerer Zeit zum zweiten Mal durchgespielt, und es hat immernoch Spaß gemacht.
Im Gegensatz zu Build-a-Lot oder Green City kann man zwar keine Gebäude verkaufen, aber sonst ist die Herausforderung ähnlich:
in einem bestimmten Zeitrahmen die geforderten Gebäude bauen und dabei Werte wie Bewohnerzahl, Nahrung und Baumaterial balancieren.
Mit der richtigen Strategie muss man nicht viel schnell klicken, es gibt auch keine verschlungenen Wege, die man freiräumen muss etc wie bei so vielen anderen Zeitmanagement-Spielen.
Den Schwierigkeitsgrad würde ich als mittig Tendenz zu schwierig einordnen, und manchmal hat man einfach auch Pech, und braucht deshalb weitere Anläufe. Deshalb eher etwas für Fans dieses Genres.
Es ist vielleicht nicht das Beste seiner Art, aber ich habe es gerade nach längerer Zeit zum zweiten Mal durchgespielt, und es hat immernoch Spaß gemacht.
Im Gegensatz zu Build-a-Lot oder Green City kann man zwar keine Gebäude verkaufen, aber sonst ist die Herausforderung ähnlich:
in einem bestimmten Zeitrahmen die geforderten Gebäude bauen und dabei Werte wie Bewohnerzahl, Nahrung und Baumaterial balancieren.
Mit der richtigen Strategie muss man nicht viel schnell klicken, es gibt auch keine verschlungenen Wege, die man freiräumen muss etc wie bei so vielen anderen Zeitmanagement-Spielen.
Den Schwierigkeitsgrad würde ich als mittig Tendenz zu schwierig einordnen, und manchmal hat man einfach auch Pech, und braucht deshalb weitere Anläufe. Deshalb eher etwas für Fans dieses Genres.
I recommend this game!
Build the world your way... one neighborhood at a time! Earn big profits as you build your way across the globe!
Overall rating
5
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5
14 of 14 found this review helpful
You don't have to spend any money to gain three stars
PostedDecember 3, 2014
Jexzl
fromBetelgeuze
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I was really sceptical of BAL becoming a "FreeTo Play"-Game, but actually it's great!
It's the basic BAL gameplay, but more fun for experienced players: you start out with every house and building available, so no playing through 20 boring levels till you get to the interesting part.you can choose to pay real money to get along faster, but you don't have to.
Of course the game becomes really challenging without any help, (which is great in my opinion) but of 104 levels I got 99X 3 stars, without buying the extra features.
It's the basic BAL gameplay, but more fun for experienced players: you start out with every house and building available, so no playing through 20 boring levels till you get to the interesting part.you can choose to pay real money to get along faster, but you don't have to.
Of course the game becomes really challenging without any help, (which is great in my opinion) but of 104 levels I got 99X 3 stars, without buying the extra features.
I recommend this game!
Construct a neighborhood with plenty of houses in order to earn loads of money. Work your way to the top of Townopolis!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Better than expected
PostedNovember 30, 2014
Jexzl
fromBetelgeuze
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Green City: Go South
(17)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I tried this game, although the title and its graphics weren't that appealing, (that's why I only gave four stars) but it's actually a great game. No fast clicking, you actually sometimes have to wait a few seconds before you've got enough money to make the next move, but this gives you time to strategize, so it's ok. But if you want to make gold time, you better be quick in the last minute of the level.
If you like games such as build-a-lot or be rich, you should give this one a try!
If you like games such as build-a-lot or be rich, you should give this one a try!
I recommend this game!
A city is left in ruin at the hands of a corrupt official, and you have been called in to rebuild it in this exciting new installment of the Be Rich franchise!
Overall rating
1
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Don't, just DON'T!
PostedJuly 6, 2014
Jexzl
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
1
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5
When I read the other reviews, I thought, the game couldn't be as bad as they described it, but it is.
I really liked "Be Rich!" and its sequel, so I wanted to give it a chance and bought it. It is one of the few games I quit playing.
I really like playing TM-games, and of course, they usually require a lot of fast clicking, but this is just too much. After half an hour, your arm really starts to hurt.
Also, when I buy a nice little TM-Building game such as this,, I'm not looking for a game where to win it, I'll have to kick someone in the face as often and as quickly as possible.
I also was appalled by the use of racial stereotypes.
I really liked "Be Rich!" and its sequel, so I wanted to give it a chance and bought it. It is one of the few games I quit playing.
I really like playing TM-games, and of course, they usually require a lot of fast clicking, but this is just too much. After half an hour, your arm really starts to hurt.
Also, when I buy a nice little TM-Building game such as this,, I'm not looking for a game where to win it, I'll have to kick someone in the face as often and as quickly as possible.
I also was appalled by the use of racial stereotypes.
I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
5
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5
Gleiches Spielprinzip, neuer Spaß!
PostedJuly 1, 2014
Jexzl
fromBetelgeuze
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Gegen-die-Zeit, Strategie
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
Ja, es ist wie der Vorgänger, aber ich finde es gerade deshalb sehr gut!
Wie oft beendet man ein Spiel, und hätte gerne einfach noch ein paar Level mehr, nachdem man seine Strategien usw entwickelt hat? Deshalb ist es eine gute Fortsetzung, auch wenn kein neues originelles Spiel. Andere Bauspiele, die ich von ihrem Spielprinzip mochte, wurden durch den Drang, immer etwas Neues zu machen, oft so sehr verändert, dass der Spielspaß verloren ging. (siehe "Be Richest!", das wegen der neuen Aspekten geradezu unspielbar wurde.)
Ich bin ein großer Build-a-lot Fan, und dieses Spiel ist eines der wenigen, die mir genausogut gefielen.
Es ist kein "Sim-City" = "ich baue auf einer Riesenfläche wie es mir gefällt,", (was in den Kritiken zum ersten Teil oft bemängelt wurde).
Es ist ein Time-Management/Strategie/Bauspiel, und erfüllt das, was es sein will, und gehört deshalb mit beiden Teilen zu meinen Lieblingsgames.
Wie oft beendet man ein Spiel, und hätte gerne einfach noch ein paar Level mehr, nachdem man seine Strategien usw entwickelt hat? Deshalb ist es eine gute Fortsetzung, auch wenn kein neues originelles Spiel. Andere Bauspiele, die ich von ihrem Spielprinzip mochte, wurden durch den Drang, immer etwas Neues zu machen, oft so sehr verändert, dass der Spielspaß verloren ging. (siehe "Be Richest!", das wegen der neuen Aspekten geradezu unspielbar wurde.)
Ich bin ein großer Build-a-lot Fan, und dieses Spiel ist eines der wenigen, die mir genausogut gefielen.
Es ist kein "Sim-City" = "ich baue auf einer Riesenfläche wie es mir gefällt,", (was in den Kritiken zum ersten Teil oft bemängelt wurde).
Es ist ein Time-Management/Strategie/Bauspiel, und erfüllt das, was es sein will, und gehört deshalb mit beiden Teilen zu meinen Lieblingsgames.
I recommend this game!
Set your business back on the track to success! Repair a dilapidated railroad and reroute from the brink of bankruptcy before it’s too late!
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 15 found this review helpful
Nice, but boring
PostedApril 30, 2014
Jexzl
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I liked the idea with the train and bought it after the trial, and played all of the 40 levels, but I was disappointed...no challenge or strategy at all. It's the same basic steps over and over again, and most of the levels can be finished in goldtime at the first try. Some players may find that relaxing, I think it's just boring and not worth the money/credit.
I don't recommend this game.
Guide the dewy-eyed Eugene on an epic quest to save his master!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Fun!
PostedApril 30, 2014
Jexzl
fromKaiserslautern, Germany
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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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
/
5
Different from other games in this genre, and that's why I liked it!
I recommend this game!
Town and resource management adventure awaits in Settlers of the West!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not easy, but fun!
PostedOctober 23, 2013
Jexzl
fromKaiserslautern, Germany
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
I wouldn't recommend it for beginners, but if you're a fan of the genre, you'll probably love it.
I spent some time retrying each level again and again, but I enjoyed the challenge.
Although I didn't make gold on every level, I never had a problem reaching the next ones.( I finished with 36 Gold and 7 Silver.)
It's challenging, but not frustrating, if you get the hang of it.
Although I didn't make gold on every level, I never had a problem reaching the next ones.( I finished with 36 Gold and 7 Silver.)
It's challenging, but not frustrating, if you get the hang of it.
I recommend this game!
Tame the American Wild West by gathering essential resources to enhance and develop your town in Big Bang West!
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
Great building game
PostedOctober 23, 2013
Jexzl
fromKaiserslautern, Germany
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Green City 2
(28) If I could, I'd give it 4 1/2 stars. It's a great building game, if you like "Build-a-lot" etc, you'll probably like this one too.
As "ironic_beauty197" mentioned, the pop-ups are a little annoying, but they don't pause the game or disturb your sight too much, I learned to ignore them and enjoyed the game.
But it took me some time to figure out, that you have to stop the bandits by clicking on them, still I finished all of the levels in gold.
As "ironic_beauty197" mentioned, the pop-ups are a little annoying, but they don't pause the game or disturb your sight too much, I learned to ignore them and enjoyed the game.
But it took me some time to figure out, that you have to stop the bandits by clicking on them, still I finished all of the levels in gold.
I recommend this game!