TracyMcGarey's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:81
- Reviews Submitted:16
- First Review:March 7, 2013
- Most Recent Review:May 10, 2013
- Featured reviews0
Rainbow Web 3
Untangle the web and save Rainbow Village in this exciting Match 3 game!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
One of my favourite match three games
PostedMarch 20, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game is somewhat different from other match three games and is very enjoyable.
I played it in both the time and untimed modes, and personally found the untimed to be more enjoyable as I would often run out of time on the harder levels, which became a little frustrating. As you cannot change mode half way through I decided to start again and choose the untimed option.
Rebuilding the town's houses was an entertaining diversion but the hidden object and puzzle parts of the game I felt added nothing at all to the gameplay - indeed I would have preferred not to have had those parts of the game as I found them tedious and boring.
The puzzle element at the end of rebuilding each house (in the spiders lair) was particularly entertaining and enjoyable.
I would like to have seen a freeplay option, so that I could play the match three element of the game without the story and with more difficult and challenging boards.
This is the third game in the series and is by far the best, though there was one thing I missed from the second in the series - the scoreboard showing the number of moves taken to complete a board when playing in untimed mode. I often enjoy records like this so that I can attempt to beat my own previous best score, and it is this kind of thing which keeps me returning to play the game.
On a technical note, I did notice that sometimes the wide screen option did not work and the game did not fill the screen. About half way through, for no apparent reason, this suddenly corrected itself and from then on I had no more display problems.
All in all, this is a very entertaining little game, perfect for winding down and relaxing in the evening, and for this purpose I would highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
An organ grinder seeks revenge, marking his victims with cards. Can you stop him before he destroys the entire city?
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Loved it.
PostedMarch 20, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This is exactly the sort of game I love.
Puzzles were logical and the storyline engaging.
The mini games were a little on the easy side, though one had me stumped for a while.
Hidden object parts were good, though as with so many of these games, I don't really see the necessity for the spiders, bugs, skulls and the like, which I think have been rather 'done to death' in these kinds of games. For me, they rather suggest a lack of imagination on the part of the developers and add very little to the atmosphere. However, they are not excessive or overly intrusive, as I have found them to be in other games, and I was able to pretty much ignore them and continue playing and enjoying the game to the end. At least where they did appear they were largely appropriate for the location.
This is one of the few games whereby I intend to buy the collector's edition at some point in the future.
I recommend this game!
Azada: Elementa Collector's Edition
Azada’s saga continues when its precious elements are stolen!
Overall rating
1
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
Another step downhill in the series
PostedMarch 19, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune Of Revenge
(72)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
The first Azada I loved. The second was fairly decent and still enjoyable. The third I barely recognised as from the same series but I bought, played and finished it, though it is far from being one of my favourites. But this I have not been able to tolerate for more than 15 minutes. It is awful. There are too many 'helpful' interruptions, too many overly dramatic cut scenes, too many places where you can click on something only to find nothing useful there at all, and using the 'magic bottle' thing was irritating, not to mention the strange pet you are given at the beginning whose only purpose seems to be one of increasing the irritation of the player even more. 15 minutes! That is all I could stand of it. It took me longer to download the trial than I have been able to tolerate playing the game. Not only would I definitely not recommend it, I would suggest that no-one even wastes bandwidth by downloading the trial version. The developers have taken what was originally a really good game and turned it into a load of rubbish. Shame.
I don't recommend this game.
Ancient Quest of Saqqarah
Descend into the Egyptian sands to find an oasis of puzzles, treasures, and mysteries in this Match 3 dazzler.
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Very annoying
PostedMarch 15, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is probably a good game, judging by the other reviews, but I haven't got very far because I can't turn off the commentary of the blue monkey and this is extremely annoying. His unwanted comments are patronising and irritating, not only to myself, but everyone else in the room! I can't continue with this game because of this and won't be buying it. Provide an option to turn him and all other voices off and I will give it another try. Disappointed.
I don't recommend this game.
Doors of the Mind: Inner Mysteries
Overall rating
3
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5
Too short
PostedMarch 8, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed the story line of this game which is why I decided to purchase after the trial period had finished. I liked the hidden object aspect of the game, but the puzzles were incredibly easy and were no challenge whatsoever. My biggest disappointment though was that, after paying for the full version, there was really not more more to it and I completed it very quickly. I feel I might just as well have saved my money and just played the free hour because that was most of the game anyway. I would recommend this game but you will play most of it in the trial hour.
I recommend this game!
Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone
Reveal an ancient curse and save the kingdom and its inhabitants. The last prince of Orion is waiting for your help!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Too many creepy crawlies
PostedMarch 7, 2013
TracyMcGarey
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This has the makings of a great game but I am put off by the animated spiders and bugs crawling everywhere. Not enjoyable at all.
I don't recommend this game.