Cyril48's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:434
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 27, 2023
- Featured reviews0
Status:
Sharpen your sword and take up your bow - it’s time to fight back against a powerful sorcerer and his mighty dragon in this match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
23 of 25 found this review helpful
Be aware, 32 bit Ram owners may have problems.Always demo
PostedJune 13, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
First off this is a brilliant game and such a change from all the same old week after week match 3 games from some others which incidentally for some strange reason always get many 5 stars.
I still have my old 32 bit machine and saw the 1 star reviews so thought I would try it on my old machine and it did not work so please be aware that if you do have an older machine you may have problems which is why you need to always demo.
As for the game it really is wonderful and the added bonus of jigsaws and other mini games is a great addition.
It runs so smooth on my 64 bit machine, the graphics are superb and the match 3 game is very challenging, starts off fairly easy but do not let that put you off.
It runs so smooth on my 64 bit machine, the graphics are superb and the match 3 game is very challenging, starts off fairly easy but do not let that put you off.
I recommend this game!
Help Amanda as she ventures into the spirit work to save her grandfather in this magical match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
18 of 28 found this review helpful
To be quite honest I preferred the previous game
PostedJune 7, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
My first problem with this game is it is so slow, the previous game was faster than this and responded better.
Then we have the fact that once again there is only a relaxed mode, when will this developer wake up to the fact that some of us (Quite a few actually) want a timed mode as well.
They can do it because some of their games have the option and in fact the previous game had a relaxed and timed mode.
Then we have the fact that once again there is only a relaxed mode, when will this developer wake up to the fact that some of us (Quite a few actually) want a timed mode as well.
They can do it because some of their games have the option and in fact the previous game had a relaxed and timed mode.
The mechanics are exactly the same as their many other games and I know some people are happy with this but I am sure more sales would happen if they did something a bit different and I feel that this one is a step back from the previous one.
Try the demo and see what you think
Try the demo and see what you think
I don't recommend this game.
Join Dracula and his allies on a quest for a treasure beyond imagination!
Overall rating
5
/
5
46 of 49 found this review helpful
Dracula Is Back With Avengance
PostedJune 5, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The last game was over a year ago and I think many of us have been waiting eagerly for the next game.
This series is without doubt one of the best TM games out there and they have a hard act to follow in order to keep up the challenges that we all expect now.
So did they succeed? Well yes and no.
May sound a bit strange with me giving this 5 stars and I have to say the actual game play is magnificent and they certainly do not disappoint.
From the very start this is a challenge even in relaxed mode and further on It became too much of a challenge for me on a timed mode so had to come down to relaxed.
So did they succeed? Well yes and no.
May sound a bit strange with me giving this 5 stars and I have to say the actual game play is magnificent and they certainly do not disappoint.
From the very start this is a challenge even in relaxed mode and further on It became too much of a challenge for me on a timed mode so had to come down to relaxed.
Every level as per usual with these games are different challenges and you really need to think this one out.
To get full use out of the demo time I suggest playing in relaxed mode as you can set up another game in what ever mode you prefer for after the demo time.
I am well in to this game now and it does not disappoint so why the yes and no statement earlier on.
To get full use out of the demo time I suggest playing in relaxed mode as you can set up another game in what ever mode you prefer for after the demo time.
I am well in to this game now and it does not disappoint so why the yes and no statement earlier on.
The previous 3 games were all SE and I have all these games.
Now the previous CE game before the SE's, in my opinion had more to offer for a CE.
In that game you had objects to find which I enjoyed finding however in this one there are no objects to find and although you have a strategy guide in this one I found the pictures very small, a lot smaller than the previous CE and the actual strategy guide was not as comprehensive as the previous one.
Now the previous CE game before the SE's, in my opinion had more to offer for a CE.
In that game you had objects to find which I enjoyed finding however in this one there are no objects to find and although you have a strategy guide in this one I found the pictures very small, a lot smaller than the previous CE and the actual strategy guide was not as comprehensive as the previous one.
You still get 15 extra levels but just felt that the features of this CE were not as good as previous.
That is just my opinion and the actual game is so entertaining and challenging. A TM players dream.
Enjoy
Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Work alongside a detective team to identify suspects, uncover clues and solve the mystery in this challenging solitaire puzzle game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
49 of 52 found this review helpful
Could have been much better
PostedJune 1, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a difficult one.
I actually quite liked this game , plenty of features but it just needs a bit of tweaking to make this an excellent game.
I actually quite liked this game , plenty of features but it just needs a bit of tweaking to make this an excellent game.
The timer on the HO games is a big no no for me and you should be able to turn this off as although the game does not stop when the time runs out I did not get all the clues so had to replay until I beat the timer. Not happy with that as I like to take my time.
I have this set on a mixed game which randomly gives you 1 up 1 down, a pair match or add to 14. This would have been fine had it randomly selected at each game but it only does that for the whole of the level until you solve the level.
Missed opportunity there.
Although annoying I have purchased this game and am enjoying it despite it's flaws. Appropriate name of the game by the way as there are plenty of flaws.
I have this set on a mixed game which randomly gives you 1 up 1 down, a pair match or add to 14. This would have been fine had it randomly selected at each game but it only does that for the whole of the level until you solve the level.
Missed opportunity there.
Although annoying I have purchased this game and am enjoying it despite it's flaws. Appropriate name of the game by the way as there are plenty of flaws.
The makings of a good game are there it just seems to be a bit rushed
In this hotly anticipated sequel, join Sharon Holmes once again to help her crack a tricky case while solving brain-teasing nonogram puzzles!
Overall rating
5
/
5
45 of 48 found this review helpful
After the first one I just had to have this.
PostedMay 31, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Mosaic games are not usually my cup of tea but I bought the first game and absolutely loved it and I like the addition of the detective scenario in these games.
There is a very good help section with this game and also the edition of mini games which are very challenging but you can skip them.
You will come across question marks that when you click on them takes you to a mini game which consists of dragging different shaped blocks in to a area which you need to fill up to fit perfectly.
This is extremely challenging but as said earlier you can skip.
You will come across question marks that when you click on them takes you to a mini game which consists of dragging different shaped blocks in to a area which you need to fill up to fit perfectly.
This is extremely challenging but as said earlier you can skip.
The mechanics are the same as the first one but that does not matter as the mosaics are different and the story is different.
I find this a very relaxing game with relaxing music and many tile options to choose.
Try the demo and see what you think . I know I will enjoy this.
I find this a very relaxing game with relaxing music and many tile options to choose.
Try the demo and see what you think . I know I will enjoy this.
I recommend this game!
Egypt’s only hope of survival is an artifact with the power of dreams!
Overall rating
4
/
5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Takes a bit of getting used to
PostedMay 29, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Overall this is a very good game and plenty of different things to keep you occupied.
Others will give more game detail but there are a couple of things that prevented me giving this 5 stars.
Others will give more game detail but there are a couple of things that prevented me giving this 5 stars.
Although you can turn the tutorial off at the beginning of each level you still get banter between the characters which at times blocks off you being able to click on items. They really should have done this banter before the game level starts and not during it.
As usual with this developer you get green rings around the moves you can make,I would rather there was some way to turn this off for even more of a challenge.
I just feel it is too easy to have where you can go light up.
I thought the beauty salom a bit non pc but fortunately that turns in to the fountain of youth after a few levels.
A word of warning, I got to level 10 and struggled to complete this , then my demo time ran out and I was wondering if there was a fault . I was a bit hesitant to buy this, but thanks to joybelle whom is much quicker than me I found out that you need to crack the code and complete it in the right order so bear that in mind.
Try the demo, see what you think. I have now purchased and it is enjoyable .
As to is it CE worthy, the jury is out on that one as just 10 extra levels and a strategy guide basically. I have been using the guide to locate the hidden objects as some of them are more hidden than in previous games.
I recommend this game!
In The Wild Case, go on a first-person point-and-click adventure and explore a remote village located deep within a mysterious forest.
Overall rating
5
/
5
44 of 46 found this review helpful
Great game without the Bells and Whistles
PostedMay 26, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Cast your mind back when life was not as technically easy as it is today.
No Mobile phones, no computers, no gadgets in cars.
This game is very retro and in this one there are no hints, helpers, sparkles etc, you just have to go it alone and solve all the clues without any aid what so ever apart from what the locals tell you.
This game is very retro and in this one there are no hints, helpers, sparkles etc, you just have to go it alone and solve all the clues without any aid what so ever apart from what the locals tell you.
This game will not suit everyone but I love it.
All to often with HOPAS you have a hint and yes I admit I do use hints when really struggling but here you just have to persevere which is so cool.
All to often with HOPAS you have a hint and yes I admit I do use hints when really struggling but here you just have to persevere which is so cool.
Full credit to the developers of this one and great to have a change from the norm.
I recommend this game!
Step into the shoes of a chef and venture into a realm where everything is sweet in this puzzle-filled trip you won’t soon forget!
Overall rating
4
/
5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
Not as childish as it first seemed
PostedMay 19, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
When I first started this game I was a little put off because it was extremely easy and just seemed like a childs game but I own several of this developers games and knew that they were great so I persevered with this.
This is designed for fun and yes it is a bit childish but it is good that a developer tries something different and we do not get the same old thing in every game that some developers do.
This is a small independent developer whom are very keen on giving us what we want and will take notice of reviews.
This is a small independent developer whom are very keen on giving us what we want and will take notice of reviews.
What I will say though is the demo really does not show the full potential of this game. I adjusted the battles so the jellies fight back and upped the challenge and it suddenly becomes a much more challenging game.
This is a game to unwind a little and yes the music is annoying but you can turn that off and just have the sounds which I did.
Play around with it and get it how you want it.
I am now on level 50 and it is challenging in a fun way, only 150 more levels to go.
Play around with it and get it how you want it.
I am now on level 50 and it is challenging in a fun way, only 150 more levels to go.
What I will say to the developers is you need to make it a bit more challenging in the demo time as how it stands at the moment it just comes over as an extremely easy game.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
I recommend this game!
Get sucked into this match-3 paranormal mystery and see if your puzzle skills can help you solve the case!
Overall rating
5
/
5
51 of 62 found this review helpful
Yes we have a Timer Woohoo
PostedMay 17, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
When I saw yet another match 3 from this developer I thought, here we go again.
After years of asking they have started to listen and have given us a timer.
After years of asking they have started to listen and have given us a timer.
I am so happy about this and for the first time I have bought one of their games.
The addition of a timer is going to make people very happy, not only that, they have revamped the mechanisms and my hour ran out very quickly and just had to buy this.
The addition of a timer is going to make people very happy, not only that, they have revamped the mechanisms and my hour ran out very quickly and just had to buy this.
I am now getting involved with the storyline which I normally avoid and am realling enjoying this game.
You can't switch from timed to relaxed but you can set up another profile and have a relaxed and a timed version.
Just want to finish off thanking E Soft for listening.
You have been justly rewarded.
Try the demo and see what you think.
I recommend this game!
Return to the undersea world of Atlantis Solitaire in a brand-new adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
23 of 27 found this review helpful
Both SE and CE games are excellent which ever you decide
PostedMay 16, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
One thing to be aware of here is that they have used the same write up for both games and the SE write up is incorrect.
This can make it confusing for some if not all as I thought they had given us the CE version again.
The listing underneath the write up is correct.
You still get much enjoyment from the standard version.
You still get much enjoyment from the standard version.
There are many variants to this game of solitaire, 12 in the SE and 24 in the CE in total plus supersize levels, challenge levels .
On top of that there are the Mahjong levels which you are not forced to do. I am not a great lover of Mahjong but that is just me, others may enjoy it.
Without the Mahjong this is going to keep you amused for many hours, if not days.
I am super excited to try out all the different variants.
If you have never played this game or series before then I would probably say spend a bit more time in the standard game to get a feel for it.
If you, like me have played this Devs games before then use the hour to explore and see what else is on offer. There is so much.
The music is very relaxing and I think we all need that at the moment. I am happy to just leave it on relaxed but that is just my choice.
There are good instructions for every Solitaire variant and for me this is a buy.
Try the demo and see what you think. Your hour will go very quickly.
I do realise this sort of game is not for everyone but for me it is a gem.
On top of that there are the Mahjong levels which you are not forced to do. I am not a great lover of Mahjong but that is just me, others may enjoy it.
Without the Mahjong this is going to keep you amused for many hours, if not days.
I am super excited to try out all the different variants.
If you have never played this game or series before then I would probably say spend a bit more time in the standard game to get a feel for it.
If you, like me have played this Devs games before then use the hour to explore and see what else is on offer. There is so much.
The music is very relaxing and I think we all need that at the moment. I am happy to just leave it on relaxed but that is just my choice.
There are good instructions for every Solitaire variant and for me this is a buy.
Try the demo and see what you think. Your hour will go very quickly.
I do realise this sort of game is not for everyone but for me it is a gem.
I still give this game 5 stars despite the mix up as the game itself is fantastic which ever you go for
I recommend this game!