D_Shawn's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:73
- Reviews Submitted:2
- First Review:June 6, 2012
- Most Recent Review:November 30, 2012
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D_Shawn's Review History
Experiment 2
Help Sophie uncover the truth about an ancient prophecy in this unique Match-3 experience.
Overall rating
5
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5
25 of 26 found this review helpful
Excellent match-3!
PostedNovember 30, 2012
D_Shawn
fromSeattle, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Experiment 2
(8)Fun Factor
5
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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
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5
Ever since playing 4 Elements II after the first one, I have that "fear" with second parts of games, because that game was an almost exact copy of its predecessor with very few additional features. However, let me tell you something: Experiment 2 is different. I have played through it, I have enjoyed every minute of it, and I believe it is a great match-3 game.
Visual/Sound Quality:
The first Experiment game had crisp graphics and an amazing soundtrack (no kidding, some people on the forums purchased just for the music), and the second game continues in the same fashion. The game elements on the board look much better now (changing with the theme of the current world) and the soundtrack deserves my praise, because there is a different set of songs for each world in the game, and they fit with the environment perfectly! 5 out of 5.
Storyline:
The beginning of the story is already more promising than the first Experiment game and as Sophie moves forward, the story becomes even more interesting. The ending is way better this time around and Experiment 2 goes out with a blast (quite literally)! 4 out of 5.
Fun Factor:
Still good, the controls are very responsive, and there are TONS of new ideas in gameplay (my fav was the heavy iceball). Experiment 2 feels like it's multiple games in one, as there is an arcade and a puzzle mode, and the story mode offers sooo much... 5 out of 5.
Level of Challenge:
You can disable the hints entirely (in fact, this option is offered to you when starting the story mode), and timed mode is much harder than in Experiment 1, which is good. I still wish it was just a bit more difficult. 4 out of 5.
Conclusion:
I recommend you try the game and see for yourself how good it is. Do yourself a favor and don't dismiss it just because it isn't like other match 3 titles out there.
I recommend this game!
Experiment
Sophie wakes up in an empty room with no idea who she is. Help her regain her memories and uncover the truth in this unique Match 3 experience.
Overall rating
5
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5
48 of 49 found this review helpful
Play the game before you judge!
PostedJune 6, 2012
D_Shawn
fromSeattle, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Experiment
(39)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
After reading some of the reviews here, I was expecting a really bad game. I decided to try the demo myself anyway, and I'm glad I did! I simply don't understand... Were the other reviewers playing the game I just did? Let's take a look at everything in detail...
Visual/Sound Quality:
Simply put, the graphics is beautiful (though others said this too). The backgrounds are very sharp and the two characters in the game are well drawn. The only minor problem I have with graphics is the colored elements, which are a bit distracting in my opinion.
It's only the second time ever I found a game's music so enjoyable. I stopped playing for a few minutes just to listen to the song playing in the background. It's amazing. 5 out of 5.
It's only the second time ever I found a game's music so enjoyable. I stopped playing for a few minutes just to listen to the song playing in the background. It's amazing. 5 out of 5.
Storyline:
I think it is somewhat surprising that a match 3 game has an actual storyline. It is interesting, to say the least. I loved how the pieces were slowly put together. The only problem for me was that I didn't see the story going anywhere during the trial. It definitely has potential though. 4 out of 5.
Fun Factor:
This is where I think the other reviewers are exaggerating. The game plays very well, it is extremely responsive and easy to control. There are also many trophies to get, and the puzzle mode is a nice touch. Overall, it felt like 'Experiment' is multiple games in one, and well worth the money. It's also not boring, like others said. 5 out of 5.
Level of Challenge:
'Experiment' has no difficulty settings, and that's actually a problem as the Timed mode is very rarely a challenge. The game tends to offer way too much time. The difficulty level can be very hard sometimes, but it's not hard often enough for my taste. 3 of 5.
Conclusion:
Based on other reviews, you might think this is a bad game, but that's not the case. Go ahead and give it a chance. Do yourself a favor and don't dismiss it just because it isn't like other match 3 titles out there. Experiment is a good game, and it is worth every penny. I'll buy it on my next payday for sure!
I recommend this game!