Andovape's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.9
- Helpful Votes:450
- Reviews Submitted:15
- First Review:December 27, 2012
- Most Recent Review:November 20, 2017
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Meet the Forest’s Guardian in this gorgeous rainbow-colored mosaics adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 31 found this review helpful
Another Good One
PostedNovember 20, 2017
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
I love mosaic/nonogram games, whether colorful or not, but the one thing that makes the game a no buy for me is if you have to guess to complete the puzzle. I have played each of the games in the Rainbow Mosaics series and have never had to guess to complete a puzzle. They can always be completed using logic. This series rates up there with the Gizmo and World Mosaics series.
Since my goal is to finish the puzzle with no hints and no mistakes, I like the ability to start the puzzle over again without having to back all the way out. The menu in each puzzle has a restart button. The pictures are identifiable and labeled, and the colors are distinct. With 120 levels, the game takes a while to complete. It was an immediate buy for me.
I recommend this game!
Help Wolf find his children! His wife entrusted to him to look after their cubs, but Wolf fell asleep and the cubs disappeared!
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 17 found this review helpful
New Nonogram
PostedFebruary 8, 2016
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, 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
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5
To start - I love nanograms - so I try them all. Wolf's Stories, while not my favorite, is a nice, new way to pass some time.
What I like: Unlike other multicolor nanograms, it gives you all the color numbers on one screen. Figuring out how everything fits together is a bit harder than a normal puzzle, because if the colors next to each other are different, there may not be a space between the squares. That took a bit of getting used to, but added to the challenge of the game.
Most of the puzzles need to be completed by jumping from color to color, a bonus for me because it makes them more challenging and interesting.
The game as an auto-full function.
So far (I've played about 30 levels) there has been no need to guess. All squares can be filled in using logic. I hate getting to the end of the puzzle just to find the only way to fill in the last couple of squares it to guess.
Things that bothered me a bit: The colors used often looked very similar, such as using grey and white on the same puzzle.
The story sounded interesting - but of course it was nonexistent - not unusual for a nonogram puzzle.
Getting used to a new way of playing, but after I figured it out, it became a challenge instead of detracting from the game.
The music was okay - I didn't notice it much and usually turn it off anyway.
If you are a nanogram lover, I'd give this one a try. If you've never played one before, I recommend you try a simpler version first, such as one of the World Mosaic series.
I recommend this game!
The most magical night of the year is here...RIGHT NOW! Solve all of Santa's riddles and get 120 presents, rather than just 1!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Christmas Nonogram
PostedJanuary 5, 2015
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
I am writing this review after playing the first 2 rooms, each with 20 levels. There are six rooms.
I love nonogram-type games and play each one when they come out. So far, the levels have all been solved using logic - no guessing or use of hints. This fact alone made the game an instant buy for me.
The game has no timer - no time to beat - so you can take as long as you like to solve each puzzle. It has a full screen mode which makes it easy to see, even with older eyes. The background scenes are all Christmas related, and the nonogram images are somewhat Christmas themed, though they are harder to recognize in the earlier levels.
My only complaint with the game is the lack of auto fill of the blank squares when the line is complete. I guess I have gotten used to that perk since playing the Gizmo series. I do enjoy not having to beat a timer!
I rated the game at four stars just because it doesn't have the sophistication of some of the other nonograms offered by BFG, but it is still a nice way to spend an hour (or more:) if you enjoy this type of game.
I recommend this game!
Come celebrate Christmas with these holiday themed puzzles and help the residents of Gizmoland bring on the Christmas cheer!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
True Nonogram
PostedDecember 13, 2014
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Storyline
4
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5
This is the third in the Gizmo series and is much play is much like the first two. I have played through the first two Gizmo games twice each as I adore nonograms - especially when there is NO GUESSING! I really hate to finish a puzzle just to find you have to guess on the last two moves.
Another reviewer outlined the game so I will just comment on play from my perspective. I like the challenge of completing a puzzle without using a hint or making any mistakes. I take my time the first round and usually don't make the perfect time, but that lets me go back and play it again. With practice, you get quicker at solving the same board. Gizmo puzzles start out fairly easy with 10 x 10 boards, but the board size increases quickly. The last two games ended with 30 x 30 boards.
I turn off the background music after a while and listen to my own music. I also turn off the background images as it is much easier to play with a black background.
Because of the "no guessing" play provided by this developer, this was an instant buy for me and I highly recommend the Gizmo series if you enjoy nonograms.
I recommend this game!
Embark on your fantasy journey to distant lands and experience this new and exciting collection of mosaic puzzles through 100 custom built levels.
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 26 found this review helpful
Build a Fantasy Garden
PostedMay 6, 2014
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
World Mosaics Chroma
(108)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
Mosaic games are some of my favorites, so when I saw this one, I thought I'd try it. This review is based on the demo only, though I have already purchased the game.
For those who haven't played a mosaic-type game, there is little to no tutorial, so you might want to start with a game that gives you a step-by-step tutorial, like World Mosaics. If you are experienced in this type of game, you can jump in right away without wading through a long introduction. The first levels start with a seven-by-seven square but the game grid grows rapidly.
There is no storyline to the game, however after each section, you add to your fantasy garden. I play with the sound off, so I can't comment on that aspect. While this game plays very similar to other games of this type, Fantasy Mosaics does some filling in for you. So, if you find all the blocks in a row, it will fill in the empty spaces on the rest of the row. I wasn't sure I liked that new twist, but I kind of liked it after I got used to it. You can still make individual unused blocks, but if you are working on a long row with only one block and you determine the location of that block, the game automatically fills in the rest of the row.
i like to get a perfect score on a level and will replay it until I do, so I was a bit disappointed that there is no replay option when you go to the menu. The only option is to back all the way out to the exit screen, hit play again, and try to figure out where you were in the game. The different levels in each section are not well marked (with how you did) so it took a bit of experimenting to figure out how that worked.
If you like mosaic games, this one is definitely worth trying.
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
5
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5
99 of 106 found this review helpful
Different TM
PostedApril 29, 2014
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
World Mosaics Chroma
(108)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is a new and interesting twist on a TM game that stays with the basic concept of gathering resources to fix the trail, however in this game, you work to repair and update a decrepit railroad.
The game has both multiclick and casual modes for those who don't like a timer. I have played 14 levels with the timer going and had to replay only one so far to get gold, so the goals are manageable.
The graphics are basic, and the concept is simple, but I found I was hooked and purchased the game as soon as my review time was up. It will be interesting to see what the next 36 levels hold.
I recommend this game!
Make your American Dream come true in California, where the only thing hotter than the sun is the gold fever!
Overall rating
5
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5
31 of 32 found this review helpful
Gold Rush
PostedMarch 20, 2014
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
World Mosaics Chroma
(108)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
3
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5
I have just finished the game so my review is based on the whole game. I always play in timed mode, but the game has an untimed mode as well. Though I had to repeat a few levels to get three stars, I don't believe even untimed-mode fans would have too much trouble with the timed mode. I love the graphics on this game. The visuals are clear and easy to see. Overall, I spent a couple of pleasant evenings.
I recommend this game!
World Mosaics Chroma
Stop a mysterious criminal from turning the world gray!
Overall rating
5
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5
48 of 57 found this review helpful
World Mosaics With A Twist
PostedFebruary 18, 2014
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Storyline
4
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5
I am a huge fan of World Mosaics so had to try this one. I am not a fan of having to pay for extras in a free game, so I downloaded it with some trepidation. However, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I am on level 43 and haven't had to buy anything. Of course, when i play the other World Mosaics games, I try to solve them without hints, so I just don't use the power-ups. If you make a mistake or want to better your score, you can go back and replay the level. I like the new challenge of two different colors and working to up my score to beat the level. Both use a new set of logic skills.
As others have said, I was not a fan of the tutorial. I understand that it is necessary, especially with the changes to the game, but it would have been nice to be able to turn it off, or just learn about the new stuff.
Thanks to BF and the developers for another World Mosaics game!
I recommend this game!
Accompany Hercules on a quest to save his kidnapped wife! Meet heroes from Ancient Greece as you vanquish beasts and build wonders.
Overall rating
5
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5
92 of 102 found this review helpful
Hercules
PostedOctober 30, 2013
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, 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
3
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5
This review is based on the one hour demo.
I love it when I see a new time management game comes up to try. The 12 Labours of Hercules is typical of the genre, collect food and items, build structures, and try for gold time. I played on expert (there is a casual level) and enjoyed every minute of the game. I had to repeat a level or two for gold starting on level seven, but getting gold time was not impossible - it just took a bit of strategy in figuring out what to do first.
I played with the sound on, and it was okay, not annoying at all - with different sounds for various task completions. The graphics were clear and the objects and tasks easy to see. So far, there have been three characters to manage when doing tasks - the servants, Hercules, and the gorgon. There is not much of a story line - at least so far - so nothing to interfere with playing the levels :) !
I found the game interesting and challenging enough that I will definitely purchase this game.
I recommend this game!
Stop a rogue agent and travel the globe as you repair the fabric of time in World Mosaics 7.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
Hurray!!
PostedOctober 8, 2013
Andovape
fromNew Mexico
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
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
/
5
Hi All!
I was playing around on Big Fish one day when I found my first World Mosaics. It was very similar to a puzzle I loved and used to play on paper called Math Mazes. I was amazed there was such a great game out there. When I finished my first one (#3 I think) I bought all the others immediately.
I opened up my email this morning and found the new World Mosaics and bought it immediately - no trial for me! The game is very similar to the other World Mosaics games. Great graphics, easy to see - even for my old eyes - and a nice storyline.
You are given a grid, starting with a 10x10 grid, and have to figure out where the puzzle pieces go to complete the picture using the number hints on the outside of each edge. Though I don't use the tutorial anymore, they are excellent and easy to follow. The grids grow in size as you progress through the story.
If you like deduction and logic puzzles, you'll love this one!
I was playing around on Big Fish one day when I found my first World Mosaics. It was very similar to a puzzle I loved and used to play on paper called Math Mazes. I was amazed there was such a great game out there. When I finished my first one (#3 I think) I bought all the others immediately.
I opened up my email this morning and found the new World Mosaics and bought it immediately - no trial for me! The game is very similar to the other World Mosaics games. Great graphics, easy to see - even for my old eyes - and a nice storyline.
You are given a grid, starting with a 10x10 grid, and have to figure out where the puzzle pieces go to complete the picture using the number hints on the outside of each edge. Though I don't use the tutorial anymore, they are excellent and easy to follow. The grids grow in size as you progress through the story.
If you like deduction and logic puzzles, you'll love this one!
I recommend this game!