Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:435
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:January 11, 2025
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Dive into the ocean depths for some epic turn-based battles and see why 3 million players are loving Squids Odyssey!
Overall rating
2
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5
39 of 46 found this review helpful
My 1 star turned in to 2
PostedMarch 23, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
I was just about going to give up with this and give 1 star then Pennmom's review popped up explaining the mouse problem.
I can see the potential if I can only get through the second level but I fail dismally.
If you are someone who is quick then this may be ok with a mouse but it is way too tense for me.
I feel they could have made this more playable for a mouse so for me I will give this game a wide berth and return to other more me like games,
Try the demo and see how you get on.
I don't recommend this game.
Remember the best moments of Winter and greet Spring in Puzzle Pieces 4: Farewell Dear Winter!
Overall rating
5
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5
34 of 65 found this review helpful
The developer who listens
PostedMarch 22, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Large File, 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
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Once again Graphium Studios show that they listen.
The timer has been removed, the zoom has been improved and the tutorial is better.
For me , being a photographer I love to use my own images and create puzzles from them.
Once you familiarise yourself with the tools here you will be able to play how you would like and if there is something you would like to see , just ask and I am sure it will be considered.
If there is one thing I would like to see, is for different profiles then a family can have their own profiles and play the games their own ways. Just a thought.
I recommend this game!
Wonderland's magical atmosphere is fading, corrupted by factory smoke! It’s up to you and Cheshire Cat in the latest Time Management Adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
155 of 178 found this review helpful
Please note, the demo is the SE version
PostedMarch 20, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, 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
When I first played this game I was a bit confused as I was trying to access the guide and it kept telling me it was only available in the CE version.
I then checked for all the other extras and nothing which started to raise alarm bells .
Had they given me the wrong game ?
For some reason the demo is the SE version and when you get to the end of the demo you will be told your demo is up.
When you then download after you have bought you then get the Full CE version. A little bit naughty as you have no idea what you are getting in the CE apart from what it says in the write up.
The first few levels are alike previous games but it does change dramatically and others will be able to give you a better insight to it than I can but I am now loving it.
As to is it worth a CE, not sure on that one. You get 10 extra levels plus other promised things. I will say the strategy guide is good once you can see it.
So try the demo, bearing in mind you can not see everything until you purchase.
So far after the first few levels I am loving it.
I recommend this game!
Experience an epic quest through the magic of Solitaire!
Overall rating
3
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5
49 of 64 found this review helpful
Not as good as the original
PostedMarch 13, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, 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
2
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5
I enjoyed the first game and was overjoyed when I saw this.
However I am disappointed.
However I am disappointed.
Maybe it is because I played this in relax but in order to get the most out of a demo I always play it in relaxed.
That way I can see how much further in, a game improves.
That way I can see how much further in, a game improves.
For me I found very little difference in challenge from the first level to the last of the demo, not even an opponent to fight, just a sprig at the last moment which was no challenge at all to remove.
It really did not excite me at all and the first game was way more challenging in the demo period.
After all it is demo's that sell games.
Next thing, I detest it when there is no indication of how many levels you get extra in a CE. Why can't they say 50 extra levels or however many there are ?
For me this is so not worth a CE but we will only find that out for sure when the SE comes out even then I doubt if I will buy this .
Maybe the other mode is more of a challenge ?
Maybe the other mode is more of a challenge ?
Try the demo and see what you think. I have a feeling this has more to offer but that was certainly not visible in the demo .
I don't recommend this game.
The original Clutter series is back with its most amazing and challenging set of puzzles yet!
Overall rating
2
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5
9 of 20 found this review helpful
Just in my opinion, the fun has been taken out of this game
PostedMarch 10, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I first came across the Clutter games in No 9 and I must say I loved it.
I then looked in to earlier games from Joe and loved them too.
Now we have this Ki11er game and for me that sums it up,it is a killer.
Now we have this Ki11er game and for me that sums it up,it is a killer.
Yes I realise most love this game but for me who reacts a bit slower it was totally over whelming for me.
To start off I seemed to be in some sort of random mode and
I started with 2 rotating circles of clutter. I slowed this right down but still it was giving me a headache. Note this is just me and I am not saying it will give everyone a headache,
I started with 2 rotating circles of clutter. I slowed this right down but still it was giving me a headache. Note this is just me and I am not saying it will give everyone a headache,
I find the earlier games much more suited for me so if you have the same sorts of problems with this game then try an earlier one.
For me I am afraid it is a no.
For me I am afraid it is a no.
I don't recommend this game.
Join Detective John Doyle on his quest for vengeance in this narrative-driven match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
15 of 19 found this review helpful
If only that put as much change into their match3 play as they do their stories
PostedMarch 9, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
It amazes me with this outfit, they go to all the effort of changing their stories which I have to say are not that entertaining but they are different and I give them an extra star for that.
As for the mechanics, same old thing time after time after time.
Its so boring. You can change things as you do it with your stories, so why not the match 3 element ?
Falling on death ears I know and the amount of times we ask for several modes.
Falling on death ears I know and the amount of times we ask for several modes.
We can only dream.
I don't recommend this game.
A quest to recover a mysterious relic has surprising implications!
Overall rating
5
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5
48 of 57 found this review helpful
Personally I prefer the CE but this is still a winner
PostedMarch 7, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, 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
Although I have the CE I tried the demo on this to see what differences there were.
You get the 4 chapters with this one and no extensive guide
Others have explained the ins and outs of this game so will not dwell on that.
That guide was not very explanative regarding the magic potions and the bubbles,
I only came across this by accident fairly early but know others took a while to find it.
You need to connect 3 bubbles together to increase the bubbles to 100%,
You need to clean out all the dirty bubbles. If you connect the clean bubbles they too will add up to 100% before bursting.
You get the 4 chapters with this one and no extensive guide
Others have explained the ins and outs of this game so will not dwell on that.
That guide was not very explanative regarding the magic potions and the bubbles,
I only came across this by accident fairly early but know others took a while to find it.
You need to connect 3 bubbles together to increase the bubbles to 100%,
You need to clean out all the dirty bubbles. If you connect the clean bubbles they too will add up to 100% before bursting.
At first it seems a waste of time connecting the clean bubbles however the further you proceed in the game you will find pumice stones which will clear blockages.
Now when you get 100% on either dirty or clean bubbles you get an extra pumice stone.
Please note I played this on easy so it may take too long on a harder level to connect clean bubbles
Please note I played this on easy so it may take too long on a harder level to connect clean bubbles
I was interested to see that some were finding the game lagging on harder modes, I did not have that problem on my 64 bit machine so out of curiosity I loaded it on to my older 32 bit machine and it worked fine until I went into a timed mode then the lagging started and it became almost unplayable.
I switched back to easy and no trouble at all.
I am now back with my 64 Bit and this is such an amazing game.
What I love about this is you can switch modes after each level so if you find it too taxing you can change for an easier mode without having to start again
As you get further in to this the battle scenes become more interesting and yes you can replay that level harder or easier depending on where you are.
This is a great challenge even on the easier mode and so well thought out.
I even like the music,
he guide is only available in the CE
I switched back to easy and no trouble at all.
I am now back with my 64 Bit and this is such an amazing game.
What I love about this is you can switch modes after each level so if you find it too taxing you can change for an easier mode without having to start again
As you get further in to this the battle scenes become more interesting and yes you can replay that level harder or easier depending on where you are.
This is a great challenge even on the easier mode and so well thought out.
I even like the music,
he guide is only available in the CE
I just could not wait to buy this, this is a match 3 made in heaven for me with so much more than the normal offerings in a match 3.
Try the demo and see what you think. Personally I would start in easy mode just so you can get as far as possible.
Regarding the comment about getting no extra time in the CE reviews, at first you may not realise it but when you match 4 you get 3 extra seconds which when you match 5 should give 4 or 5 seconds but can't be sure of that. This time is automatically added which you may not realise.
Try the demo and see what you think. Personally I would start in easy mode just so you can get as far as possible.
Regarding the comment about getting no extra time in the CE reviews, at first you may not realise it but when you match 4 you get 3 extra seconds which when you match 5 should give 4 or 5 seconds but can't be sure of that. This time is automatically added which you may not realise.
All in this is one gem of a game and Dev's please can we not have to wait nearly 10 years for the next one.
I recommend this game!
In this scholastic escape room puzzler, help Mya to freedom after she’s locked up in school!
Overall rating
4
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5
27 of 65 found this review helpful
Just needs a little TLC
PostedMarch 3, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
I love my puzzles and this has them by the bucket load.
At first it is very easy, but don't let that put you off it becomes a puzzlers dream.
Also for me at first I wished there was no hint button as I found the draw of that button was very strong but I managed to not press it until I was hopelessly stuck and then I found that an item I had pressed several times was what I needed and after a few attempts I was able to collect it.
Now I am glad the hint button is there as the further in I got the more times I had to click more than once on the item.
So I just feel this game needs a bit of refining just to get it a bit smoother.
Apart from that it is a gem.
Please be aware that it does get way more challenging after the first 10 or so levels and it is fun,
Apart from that it is a gem.
Please be aware that it does get way more challenging after the first 10 or so levels and it is fun,
Two different games from BF in the last 2 days and it is great to have a change from the normal same games day in day out.Please keep it up.
I recommend this game!
The Unexpected Quest is an adventure game with unique strategy and time management elements.
Overall rating
5
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5
142 of 165 found this review helpful
Nice to have something different
PostedMarch 2, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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 was nicely surprised when I saw this game as I played a trial of this some time ago and when I downloaded it I was able to carry on where I left off.
First thing to be aware of and I suppose it depends on what type of set up you have but I just cancelled the direct x and it carried on fine.
In settings you get 3 image quality settings, Mine for some reason started off in epic and I found it very dark so adjusted down to normal and it was much brighter.
This game only plays in a relaxed mode, the reasons for that will become obvious once you progress.
I would not exactly call this time management as there is no time involved.
It is more a mild RPG game but in a very relaxed style.
It is more a mild RPG game but in a very relaxed style.
Reminded me a bit of the hero's of the kingdom series.
You need to solve many different scenarios in order to progress in the game and escape to the next chapter.
Bit like being locked in a room and finding your own way out.
Various potions can be made to improve health, battle monsters etc .
The instructions could have been better but with no time to lose you can just take your time.
Various potions can be made to improve health, battle monsters etc .
The instructions could have been better but with no time to lose you can just take your time.
Others will be able to explain the ins and outs better than me.
What confused me at first but I am now on top of it is that once you have played one chapter, if you have not got your 3 stars then you can replay that chapter.
It is very important though that you save the game particulary after level 3 as the chapters become very long. It gives you a few slots to save your game and I am glad I did so get in to the habit of that.
Also try not to lose lives as you will lose a star, another reason why it is important to save your game half way through a level.
A lot of strategy involved here and the first 3 chapters do not really give you a good feel in to this game.
Also try not to lose lives as you will lose a star, another reason why it is important to save your game half way through a level.
A lot of strategy involved here and the first 3 chapters do not really give you a good feel in to this game.
Just started chapter 5 and am loving it.
To give you a brief insight to what you can expect, one room you enter is full of poisonous gas and the wheel to turn this off is at the other end of the room so you need to solve how to do this.
Some will find this too easy but for me it is ideal and different.
To give you a brief insight to what you can expect, one room you enter is full of poisonous gas and the wheel to turn this off is at the other end of the room so you need to solve how to do this.
Some will find this too easy but for me it is ideal and different.
Try the demo, see what you think but bear in mind it does not really get going until chapter 4.
I also feel that maybe it could do with being a bit longer although the later chapters are longer than the early ones.
For me . this is a great game
I recommend this game!
Tame the wild west in a rip-roaring adventure for all ages!
Overall rating
5
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5
31 of 32 found this review helpful
Packed full of great features even for a SE
PostedMarch 1, 2021
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, 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
/
5
In this SE version you still get to find the owls and earn the achievements plus the shoot em levels .
To be quite honest I feel this is the better option as you still get 50 levels but 10 less extra levels and no strategy guide, which I did not use once. It is action packed and I still have not got to the extra levels but will eventually.
So ,if you have not bought the CE , seriously consider this one. Which ever you go for you will not be disappointed,
This game is from the same team that give us the New Yankee series so I just knew we were in for a treat.
We are back on the railroads building and repairing railways to get our heroes further in to the wild west.
From the very start there is a lot going on, no slow levels its all go from the start as you would expect from these developers.
I like the additions of switching points to get the right trains where they need to go then you need to allocate workers which is a reminder of the New Yankee games but it is totally different with the wild west in the forefront.
The owls have returned and are not easy to find however you can look for them afterwards if you wish to play in a challenging mode .
Because there is so much going on it may be an idea to play the demo in relaxed mode in order to get you further in to the game. You can change the mode if you wish at any time during the game but you would need to start afresh for each mode until you progress with each mode then you just start where you left off.
In the previous game I had to change my cursor as it was very jumpy but that does not seem to be a problem here.
We are back on the railroads building and repairing railways to get our heroes further in to the wild west.
From the very start there is a lot going on, no slow levels its all go from the start as you would expect from these developers.
I like the additions of switching points to get the right trains where they need to go then you need to allocate workers which is a reminder of the New Yankee games but it is totally different with the wild west in the forefront.
The owls have returned and are not easy to find however you can look for them afterwards if you wish to play in a challenging mode .
Because there is so much going on it may be an idea to play the demo in relaxed mode in order to get you further in to the game. You can change the mode if you wish at any time during the game but you would need to start afresh for each mode until you progress with each mode then you just start where you left off.
In the previous game I had to change my cursor as it was very jumpy but that does not seem to be a problem here.
Try the demo and see what you think but if you like your TM's then you will love this, a great challenge. Show Less
I recommend this game!