TapsFan's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.7
- Helpful Votes:49
- Reviews Submitted:10
- First Review:February 15, 2013
- Most Recent Review:April 20, 2016
- Featured reviews0
TapsFan's Review History
RealMYST
Experience the world of realMyst in 3D! Solve perplexing puzzles and return to one of the most popular PC games of all time!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
An old love--you cannot go back...
PostedApril 20, 2016
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Match 3, Strategy, Card & Board
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The hours, days, weeks I spent on this, Riven and Exile--best games ever, and older versions not playable past XP computers, if that.
I was so excited to see this here at BG, but alas, bug ridden.
Have to go through special gyrations to get it to save, and you need to do it often because it will crash on you with no warning.
Very disappointed that this promise of a new life to an old love did not live up to the memory.
On that basis, I cannot, recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Discover a land of wonder and danger! Be the hero the world needs!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Stick to the original
PostedApril 18, 2016
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Match 3, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Same characters, same graphics, same game as the original Emerald Solitaire--EXCEPT you have a limited number of lives based on success, and then you are required to pay for more chances.
Disappointed Big Fish has introduced In Game Purchase games since we already pay for the initial installation.
Disappointed Big Fish has introduced In Game Purchase games since we already pay for the initial installation.
I don't recommend this game.
Manage a busy household, hone your multi-tasking skills, and balance the needs of the family youve been hired to help!
Overall rating
2
/
5
0 of 3 found this review helpful
More frustrating than fun
PostedSeptember 11, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Funny, I always start out really proud of myself managing time so well and getting all the tasks done, but after a while I start getting annoyed with the family!! No sooner has Nanny gotten all her tasks done than someone goes in and messes it up!
I know that's the game, but I find this negates all the fun after about 20 minutes of play! Regret getting this one.
I know that's the game, but I find this negates all the fun after about 20 minutes of play! Regret getting this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Share your love of flowers and make them bloom! Connect the pipes and water the plants to collect ornaments for your garden!
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Relaxing, pretty, somewhat challenging
PostedSeptember 11, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked this one. It didn't take too long to complete, but the trip was fun,and easily playable repeatedly. I might suggest you pick it up on a 'special', but this is one I can go back to frequently.
I recommend this game!
Get ready to be spoiled by the lovable Grandma Giddywinks and some delightful puzzle-solving fun! It`s quilting time!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 9 found this review helpful
Played 15 minutes of the trial and deleted
PostedSeptember 2, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I like a challenge, but this was ridiculous. The voice over is annoying and the graphics are amateur time.
I don't recommend this game.
You have been chosen by the King to restore missing jewelry, so that the Princess's dream wedding can become a reality!
Overall rating
3
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5
0 of 4 found this review helpful
Meh
PostedSeptember 2, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Whatever fun this might have been, the graphics are so poor it really takes away from the game. Sorry I spent the money on this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Ocean Express
Can you pack puzzle pieces perfectly onboard the Ocean Express?
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 16 found this review helpful
#1 Go to game
PostedSeptember 2, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management
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
/
5
I have had this game for several years now, and it never fails to entertain. While I like HO games, they are pretty much once and done. OE has limitless playing opportunities. You can mix up how many barges you buy, how many different types of cargo, and even design and/or download new puzzles.
Best game for the money ever. I keep looking for something comparable, but so far, this is the best.
Best game for the money ever. I keep looking for something comparable, but so far, this is the best.
I recommend this game!
Heed the call of Poseidon and save Atlantis with mystical crystals in this innovative Match 3 game!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Sometimes "new" is not "improved"
PostedAugust 3, 2013
TapsFan
fromDayton, Ohio
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Perhaps this version of "The Rise of Atlantis"--still one of the best Match 3 games offered, though older--was supposed to be geared for a younger audience, but if you liked RoA, do not waste your time on this. The tiles are very poorly drawn, the additional HO vignettes are no fun, add nothing to the game, and difficult because the graphics are so poor.
Big disappointment. I do not recommend this game.
Big disappointment. I do not recommend this game.
Super Granny 6
As Super Granny enjoys a relaxing picnic with her furry companions, one of her precious kitties wanders off must be saved!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Same old game(?)
PostedFebruary 24, 2013
TapsFan
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
I only played about the first five levels of the trial version, being a big fan of the SG games, but seems to be a repeat of the first one. Okay if you've never played the first, but the "items" looked liked cockroaches to me and the "Meanies" like weird bugs. Although the graphics have been greatly improved over time, I found the ick factor off-putting and had to delete it.
I don't recommend this game.
Work with April to take your business to new heights while making your customers’ dream vacations come true!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Meh
PostedFebruary 15, 2013
TapsFan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
While this had a fairly decent mix of clicks, mouse movements, I found the storyline annoying. Seriously, turn people over on their beachtowels? focus the binoculars for them? Much like the Nanny games, eventually, I just got ticked off that the characters were so darn "needy" and just didn't want to deal with them. The graphics were pretty crude,
I don't recommend this game.