Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:434
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 27, 2023
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Follow an adventurous feline on his Match-3 quest to defeat an evil witch and restore peace to the forest!
Overall rating
5
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5
175 of 187 found this review helpful
A surprise package.
PostedAugust 7, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
5
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5
May I first say that this game at first comes over as your usual standard Match 3 game, trust me , it's not.
For me this is the best Match 3 I have played for a very long time because it's different.
If you are expecting a flash game with the best graphics etc then this it is not but the challenge for me on this game is the main selling point.
If you are expecting a flash game with the best graphics etc then this it is not but the challenge for me on this game is the main selling point.
There are all sorts of obstacles in the way and some are quite unique.
The main feature with this game is to get the cat to the fish but as you progress you need a lot of strategy in this game and you get to combat many different things which you will come across in the demo time to help you decide if this game is right for you but if you like a bit of difference and strategy in your Match 3 games then this is for you they even throw in the odd battle and a few mini games.
You can also replay all the levels including the mini games and yes there is a timed mode but for me at the moment there is enough challenge here in relaxed.
You can also replay all the levels including the mini games and yes there is a timed mode but for me at the moment there is enough challenge here in relaxed.
Try the demo and see what you think but for me I absolutely love it .
I recommend this game!
In the debut release of Big Adventure: Trip to Europe, tour 10 amazing countries while you find hidden objects and complete challenging minigames!
Overall rating
4
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
For me I loved the Mini games
PostedAugust 5, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
Storyline
4
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5
Yes I agree this game is a blatant copy of another game but then almost the same can be said about other games but maybe not as extensive, most developers get ideas from other games.
I am not supporting this just saying they are not the only guilty party.
I did enjoy this game and I seem to be a rarity and actually loved the mini games. I have now played the whole game and every mini game was different . Usually you get plenty of spot the difference, match3, mahjong, solitaire etc .
I did enjoy this game and I seem to be a rarity and actually loved the mini games. I have now played the whole game and every mini game was different . Usually you get plenty of spot the difference, match3, mahjong, solitaire etc .
I was looking forward to the mini games as to what comes next, You could also replay any of the mini games .
I do agree that the skip is way too long as you need to cater for everyone and a lot hate mini games and to make you wait 90 seconds is not on.
Overall I enjoyed this game but we are all different and I enjoyed it.
I recommend this game!
Follow an unlikely pair, help them overcome incredible dangers, and see a budding relationship form in this tropical match-making adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
20 of 23 found this review helpful
Persevere with this
PostedJuly 27, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is a classic example where you need to play the whole demo.
At first I was put off by the fact that this was a 25mb game which indicated it was designed for the mobile market and would be nothing fancy.
At first I was put off by the fact that this was a 25mb game which indicated it was designed for the mobile market and would be nothing fancy.
Certainly the first 10 plus levels are not good at all but it does pick up speed and not for children the further in to it you get.
There are some differences here to the normal match 3 and i enjoy finding all the hidden items'
There are some differences here to the normal match 3 and i enjoy finding all the hidden items'
I took a punt here and purchased it and it does dramatically improve.
The demo time does not really give this game its due credit and one day Devs may wake up to the fact that demos sell games or not and really this demo time lets this game down.
The demo time does not really give this game its due credit and one day Devs may wake up to the fact that demos sell games or not and really this demo time lets this game down.
Yes you need to wait for all the tiles to drop which I do not like but you can change modes anytime you like between levels which I liked. It does offer timed , relaxed and limited moves but as I have already said the wait for the tiles to drop is a problem here particulary on a timed mode.
Some devs make the game too hard to start this one is way too easy so bear that in mind.
It is not a perfect game and it will not suit everyone but I am glad I purchased it.
It is not a perfect game and it will not suit everyone but I am glad I purchased it.
I recommend this game!
Join the pirates and help build an incredible amusement park in their latest match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
23 of 30 found this review helpful
Could be a winner with some tweaks
PostedJuly 25, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I agree whole heartedly with what Pennmom is saying that we are all different and there are aspects of this game that will appeal to some and not others. This is the same with any game but what I can 100% say is that this developer listens and relys on us reviewers so he can change the game to make it more enjoyable to more.
This for me is a very retro game before all the flash stuff came out and I admire this, every now and then it is good to take us back, it is not a fast game and there are several suggestions I would like to make.
This game really needs to cater for those who want a timed mode as well but feel as it stands this game is not fast paced enough to offer a timed mode as it stands.
This game really needs to cater for those who want a timed mode as well but feel as it stands this game is not fast paced enough to offer a timed mode as it stands.
I found the relaxed mode too easy even for me. Even in relaxed you need enemies otherwise it just becomes too boring.
The bonuses I feel was a let down here. For a start the wrong bonuses were offered to start. It is so expensive to buy these bonuses and they only can be used once and you can only buy one of each in each level.
This for me needs a rethink.
I am well in to this game now and still can not remove just one tile, I can swap so it sort of removes a tile but just a hammer or a small explosion earlier on would be much better.
This for me needs a rethink.
I am well in to this game now and still can not remove just one tile, I can swap so it sort of removes a tile but just a hammer or a small explosion earlier on would be much better.
Although this is the same music from the previous game I like it, adding the pirate feel to it.
Needs a bit of TLC but with a developer that listens I am sure we can get this sorted, another game by this developer needed some sorting and he listened and now those games are brilliant as he took on what we were all saying.
Needs a bit of TLC but with a developer that listens I am sure we can get this sorted, another game by this developer needed some sorting and he listened and now those games are brilliant as he took on what we were all saying.
Not a bad game but not up there also.
Tasty Jigsaw: Happy Hour serves up new dishes in this fun collection of mouth-watering jigsaw puzzles!
Overall rating
1
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5
21 of 26 found this review helpful
Food Glorious Food, Hot Sausage and Mustard
PostedJuly 19, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Reminds me of the song from Oliver and if you are looking for a bit of variety, do not even bother downloading this game.
There is the odd image of a garden table etc and a few people but all with food connections.
If you are on a diet which a lot of us are then this is not the sort of game to play.
As for the game mechanics it has so beautifully been explained in other reviews.
As for the game mechanics it has so beautifully been explained in other reviews.
The only thing I will add to this is I found you need to be very precise in fitting the pieces in, well for me anyway I had to get the piece exactly over the spot to fit, they don't seem to fit smoothly which I did find annoying.
As always try the game out and see what you think and maybe next time we will get 500 puzzles on transport !
I don't recommend this game.
Join Morgan and Jack to solve unusual cases around London that lead them to a dark conspiracy in this match-3 mystery!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Guess what ? The mechanics are exactly the same
PostedJuly 17, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
Would you go in to a store and buy the same movie over and over again because it has a different cover ?
Ok yes the story is different but the mechanics of the game are identical to all the others provided by this dev.
I understand and appreciate that some like these games but for me apart from the story it is the same thing over and over again.
On the odd occasion they throw in a game with mode options and they get a better response for it so why not always offer this ?
Some will say why am I so negative about these games but then some will say why are people so positive about these games.
We are all different and like different things but if I had fish and chips every day with a different salad you would soon get fed up ( Well most would)
Please , please be a bit more diverse in your mechanics. You can do it for the story so why not for the mechanics ?
On the odd occasion they throw in a game with mode options and they get a better response for it so why not always offer this ?
Some will say why am I so negative about these games but then some will say why are people so positive about these games.
We are all different and like different things but if I had fish and chips every day with a different salad you would soon get fed up ( Well most would)
Please , please be a bit more diverse in your mechanics. You can do it for the story so why not for the mechanics ?
I don't recommend this game.
Help Kokopelli restore the temples and return his beloved in this new mahjong adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
57 of 62 found this review helpful
Where are the locked and hidden tiles?
PostedJuly 17, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
The first game came out 5 years ago and when I saw this I was excited to see another game.
For me I usually get bored very quickly with mahjong but these games add a new dimension to it.
For me I usually get bored very quickly with mahjong but these games add a new dimension to it.
A big difference for me in the traditional game was that the first one had locked tiles and hidden tiles but this has all gone now and it is just a traditional game which I found disappointing, It made the traditional game more entertaining for me.
You now have an extra mode which I love, the cube, which is a 3d version and does become very challenging but hit the end cube before you clear the board and you have to start again.
You now have an extra mode which I love, the cube, which is a 3d version and does become very challenging but hit the end cube before you clear the board and you have to start again.
My favorite and most challenging for me is the sliders where you need to move cubes around the board to connect.
There is a hint and a shuffle so you can't really not finish a level which some will like and some may not. For me I like this feature as there was nothing worse in a normal game to spend a long time on a level to then end up with not being able to match any more and need to restart.
No timer or limited moves which again some may not like but fine for me, I find this game very relaxing.
In the classic mode you can change the board layouts plus you can change the tiles .
So you have 7 modes
Traditional
Slide
Cube
Numbers
Rivers
Match
Triple
On top of this you can go in to the classic mode where you can select many different layouts.
This will provide me with many hours of relaxation in these stressful times.
Bear in mind you have to start with the traditional mode (Temple) then you get keys which unlock other temples but it did not take me long to have them all unlocked as the levels start off rather easy which for me was a good thing.
Traditional
Slide
Cube
Numbers
Rivers
Match
Triple
On top of this you can go in to the classic mode where you can select many different layouts.
This will provide me with many hours of relaxation in these stressful times.
Bear in mind you have to start with the traditional mode (Temple) then you get keys which unlock other temples but it did not take me long to have them all unlocked as the levels start off rather easy which for me was a good thing.
Try the demo and see what you think.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious portal spells trouble for a lost squad of Roman soldiers!
Overall rating
5
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5
70 of 78 found this review helpful
Who would have thought.Spaceships in Roman times ?
PostedJuly 15, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
5
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5
I have not worked out yet why we have a spaceship removing and replacing animals in the bonus levels but it does not seem to be part of the game so just a bit of humor I suppose?
I am very glad for the return of this series and at the moment minus the road building which I quite like.
We have the addition of rats that have to be removed by getting the guards drunk enough to battle them, well that is my theory anyway.
We have the addition of being able to disable the green hints where you can move, which is located on the right 3 quarters up the screen below the hidden objects that accumulate when you find them.
I really like this feature, if only a certain other dev would do this. If you want this feature back then you can do so. For me it makes the game more of a challenge.
One thing to be aware of this game does provide strategy videos for each level , however If you are playing in relaxed you do not get them which I was a bit confused at to start with until joybelle2 informed me that she had these videos so I investigated further and sure enough they are in all the other modes.
The first couple of levels I found to be rather short but they do get much longer the further in to the game.
I would be a bit dubious about only having 8 extra levels for a CE if it was not for the fact that each level has a video guide.
It would still be nive though to have more bonus levels.
Try the demo, see what you think, I was not prepared to wait for the SE as I so love this series.
I really like this feature, if only a certain other dev would do this. If you want this feature back then you can do so. For me it makes the game more of a challenge.
One thing to be aware of this game does provide strategy videos for each level , however If you are playing in relaxed you do not get them which I was a bit confused at to start with until joybelle2 informed me that she had these videos so I investigated further and sure enough they are in all the other modes.
The first couple of levels I found to be rather short but they do get much longer the further in to the game.
I would be a bit dubious about only having 8 extra levels for a CE if it was not for the fact that each level has a video guide.
It would still be nive though to have more bonus levels.
Try the demo, see what you think, I was not prepared to wait for the SE as I so love this series.
I recommend this game!
Bring your match-making skills to this bright and colorful puzzle game filled with fun challenges!
Overall rating
4
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5
57 of 65 found this review helpful
I really like this game, but
PostedJuly 7, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game is by the same developers who do the Dig The Ground series and this is similar to that however it uses only match 3 and not the chain element.
The way it is done however gets you the chance to get bomb bonuses etc to clear pathways.
At first I thought 40 levels were not enough however they are very long levels the further you get in to the game .
At first I thought 40 levels were not enough however they are very long levels the further you get in to the game .
There is no timed mode which some will not like but my biggest no with this game is the mini games.
When you click on a puzzle piece in the first levels you need to eliminate all the tiles by making matches that connect via the gaps. I quite enjoyed this but once you are in this mini game the only way you can get out is to finish the game, no skip or an exit button you must finish it.
The only way I could get out of it without completing the game was to close the window to the game from my side bar.
This for me and I would say others is a bit of a let down and I ask the Devs to please provide an exit or a skip for the next game were one to come out.
The rest of this game I really liked hence 4 stars but fear others will not be so generous.
Try the demo and see what you think.
Try the demo and see what you think.
I recommend this game!
Can you keep your first solo detective case from becoming your last?
Overall rating
5
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5
105 of 116 found this review helpful
A stunning new TM series
PostedJuly 3, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
From the same developer that brings us Alice and Alicia now comes Olivia and wow, this game has it all.
There are so many options you can play around with here including changing your mode without having to start a new game.
They have cleverly incorporated some of their other games without it being a direct copy and included some great features.
There are various demons and spells that will slow you down unless you get to the source before the spell is cast.
And before you remove the item before the dynamite make sure you have enough resources to remove the dynamite otherwise more delays and if playing on timed you need as few delays as possible.
They have cleverly incorporated some of their other games without it being a direct copy and included some great features.
There are various demons and spells that will slow you down unless you get to the source before the spell is cast.
And before you remove the item before the dynamite make sure you have enough resources to remove the dynamite otherwise more delays and if playing on timed you need as few delays as possible.
Normally I remove the dialogue but for me this is such a great story that I kept it in. Going by this devs past games I am sure this will keep me entertained and such a challenge and I love that I can switch modes just to try a harder level then switch back.
There is a decent strategy guide here and my demo time seemed to run out so quickly that I just had to buy.
There is a decent strategy guide here and my demo time seemed to run out so quickly that I just had to buy.
If you love your TM games you will enjoy this but always try the demo first as we are not all the same and we all have different opinions, I , and others can only tell you how we individualy feel which is why demos are so important.
I recommend this game!