shanyem's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:502
- Reviews Submitted:54
- First Review:January 12, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 8, 2022
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Your family is missing and the town is in chaos in Small Town Terrors: Livingston!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Not Bad
PostedMarch 20, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I just finished and am intrigued! While there are some parts of this game that are WAY overused - you know what they are!, I still like the feel of the game overall. Graphics are good, sound ok (I never really listen anyway). While it isn't the most difficult game I've ever played, it's a buy for me - of course with a coupon code!
I recommend this game!
A long time ago, the Dacians asked their gods to hide their treasures. Now, you have been chosen to find the treasures!
Overall rating
2
/
5
9 of 20 found this review helpful
Similar to others but just didn't measure up
PostedMarch 6, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I tend to like these games but find this one to have some flaws that I couldn't get over. After having made a match, you are unable to make more until ALL matches are processed and the timer runs down while you are waiting! This makes the game proceed very slowly. Other match three games have faster game play and I've enjoyed them a great deal. This is definitely NOT a buy for me!
I don't recommend this game.
Explore a world ruled by both technology and magic and unveil the pyramid’s power in Between the Worlds II: The Pyramid!
Overall rating
2
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Disappointed
PostedMarch 5, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Storyline unclear. Graphics were ok. When asked to gather pieces of paper for example, you have no idea how many. When you're done with a scene, often you are automatically brought to another room. Very early on I got frustrated with the safe because I had to change things to match the 'note'. Well, the note was no longer visible and I couldn't move an part of the safe to even try to solve it! This was after playing for about 12 minutes. It's a no buy for me - even though I have a free game coupon!
I don't recommend this game.
Step into a time tunnel and experience Luxor like never before in Luxor Evolved!
Overall rating
4
/
5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
Fast Paced Fun!
PostedMarch 1, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I love the Luxor games...and this was a BIG challenge! VERY fast paced and hard to keep up with on the easier setting! I'm going to buy this with a free game coupon as I enjoyed playing the demo. I also need a change to HO games!
I recommend this game!
Use your powers of observation to save your friends from the genetic aberrations that populate a forgotten island in Natural Threat: Ominous Shores!
Overall rating
4
/
5
73 of 94 found this review helpful
Surprising!
PostedFebruary 25, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I've only played the demo so far, but it's a buy for me! The 'genetic aberrations' remind me of B-movie monsters/creaters and I really like that. The storyline began differently...and I hope it keeps surprising me. Graphics are really nice, HO areas not that hard. I've only done one mini-game so far and it also wasn't that hard. I get a feeling that something is going to happen suddenly...can't wait to continue!
I recommend this game!
Find Aaron’s missing father and discover the meaning behind his eerie paintings in Aaron Crane: Paintings Come Alive!
Overall rating
3
/
5
0 of 3 found this review helpful
Not Bad...
PostedFebruary 22, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
An adventure game that can be quite frustrating at times. The hint system is vague to say the least - almost unusable. Some areas have very small activation areas (click spots) so it can be difficult to perform an action at times. Storyline was almost non-existent unless you pay attention very closely during the first few seconds of the game. All in all, I enjoyed this game but am glad that I got it with a game coupon. I'm going to 'recommend' this game BUT wouldn't have paid for it if I didn't have the coupon as it is mediocre in value.
I recommend this game!
Find the Lost Regalia that will help Grandpa Scruff prove that he is the true Duke of Scrufford in The Scruffs 2: Return of the Duke!
Overall rating
5
/
5
4 of 8 found this review helpful
Good Fun!
PostedFebruary 21, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Lots of HO areas and a cute storyline. I bought this game without playing the demo as I really liked the previous game - and I was not disappointed! Funny dialogue and more. An enjoyable game and a welcome change from the never ending and non-changing sinister storylines. ENJOY!
I recommend this game!
Rita Ray, your mother and world famous film star, has disappeared! Find her before it’s too late in Film Fatale: Lights, Camera, Madness!
Overall rating
5
/
5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Lots of Fun!
PostedFebruary 15, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Reminds me of an old B movie - just like the authors intended! It was fun playing the demo even though the puzzles weren't that difficult (so far at least!). The HO areas are just fine. I REALLY like the ability to use the map to 'jump' from room to room - in other words going back and forth wasn't so tedious! I finished the demo in 30 minutes...and bought it immediately. Two thumbs up!
I recommend this game!
Upon arriving in a strange city, you find the citizens ready to burn Menes at the stake in Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 7 found this review helpful
Enjoyable
PostedFebruary 13, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed this game. The length was right - extra gaming was good as well. There was alot of back and forth between places, but I didn't seem to mind it. No voice overs but I didn't mind as I like to read quickly and move on. Puzzles were not that hard either. While I sometimes prefer a harder game, I found this to be enjoyable for a cold evenings gaming.
I recommend this game!
Save the souls of prodigy children and their caretaker who disappeared during the fire in The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage!
Overall rating
3
/
5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Not bad
PostedFebruary 12, 2012
shanyem
fromGreat Barrington, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Visuals, voice overs are good. HO areas were ok, nothing special. While the length was what CE should be, I felt it actually started to drag on! Some plot points were rather trite as well - and I wanted to learn more about the bad guy! Anyway, overall not a bad game but for me it lost my interest about 3/4 of the way through.
I recommend this game!