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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Solve nonograms and follow your favorite robot to sunny Hawaii!
Overall rating
5
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5
36 of 41 found this review helpful
They listened
PostedAugust 3, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, 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 love mosaic/ nonogram games yet I was disappointed in the last game as it started with a Hog and what was worse was you could not skip it but this time the Hogs come later and you can skip them, so happy.
I love the theme and the bright colors.
This does start easy but then gets more challenging but you can relax and take as long as you like.
As usual there are many tile types you can choose.
I love the theme and the bright colors.
This does start easy but then gets more challenging but you can relax and take as long as you like.
As usual there are many tile types you can choose.
Others will be along to give a more in depth review of the game than I can.
With all the uncertainty in the world at the moment it is nice to have a relaxing but challenging game like this now and then.
Thank you so much for making these slight changes. For me it makes a big difference
I recommend this game!
Stop alien creepers by using strategy and race against the clock to remove obstacles, gather resources and complete thrilling quests!
Overall rating
4
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5
27 of 29 found this review helpful
SE or CE ,that is the question ?
PostedAugust 2, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
have always been a fan of this series and have them all. They are very predictable but something about them keeps me hooked.
However this last one I just felt I could not give it 5 stars, The previous game had a fair few changes in it and was a joy to play.
However this last one I just felt I could not give it 5 stars, The previous game had a fair few changes in it and was a joy to play.
Don’t get me wrong this is a very good game but is so similar to the previous one. The story is different with a virus from an alien planet but it runs the same.(Just my opinion)
As usual with this series you get coins to purchase boosters but this feature runs out of bonuses available yet you still earn 3 coins per level and I ended up with many coins that could not be used. It would be nice to see another use for the remainder of these coins.
Something that changed in the last game and that I think is a bit of a disadvantage when you are on the harder modes is that when you build something now you no longer get a supply of goods to start you off. You need to wait till you get given them. I miss this feature and feel it is something that needs looking at.
I did not need to use the strategy guide in the CE but as you do not have that here if you do struggle as there are a couple of tricky levels there are walkthroughs available on the net.
They made quite an effort to improve the last game but I feel they have failed a bit here. I did enjoy it though but felt they could have been a bit more inventive.
It is very enjoyable and a challenge.
The question is which is the best one to go for?
It is very enjoyable and a challenge.
The question is which is the best one to go for?
Normally where TM's are concerned I usually advise to wait for the SE but on this occasion the CE came with 15 extra levels plus strategy guide. Those extra levels were extremely good.
If you can afford to go for the CE then do so but if not this is still a good challenge'
It is a shame that when you do have a CE that they don't give you 1 level from the extras to try out.
If you can afford to go for the CE then do so but if not this is still a good challenge'
It is a shame that when you do have a CE that they don't give you 1 level from the extras to try out.
Been a good week for TM players this week and hopefully the Hopa players will have their turn next week. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Time Management in a fairytale setting with beloved Wonderland characters!
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 26 found this review helpful
Time to Wonder in Wonderland
PostedAugust 1, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Not just Alice who is in Wonderland, Cyril is there too, wondering just what is coming in this game?
Don't get me wrong I am enjoying it but I find it a bit confusing as to the exact number of levels, which are at least 60 but then there is talk of mini games and other offerings .
There is no straight list of extras they seem to turn up as time starts to move.
Don't get me wrong I am enjoying it but I find it a bit confusing as to the exact number of levels, which are at least 60 but then there is talk of mini games and other offerings .
There is no straight list of extras they seem to turn up as time starts to move.
This is very challenging and like I normally do I am starting in relaxed and then will up the challenge later.
I am halfway through world 2 and for me I find it is very alike the previous games with at the moment very little extra added in the way the game works.
There is a walk through which we have not had in the previous games and I like that we can turn off the dialogue which there is a lot of so that is handy if you don't want the banter.
One thing we have is a constant popping up of whom you need to use to get the job done when you hover over the object. At first I found it a bit distracting but now I am used to it .
Over all this is a very good game but very samey and still has me wondering when the mini games etc will come up.
I will continue my ventures here after I have returned to ventures in Europe.
It is enjoyable I just wanted a bit more variety.
There is a walk through which we have not had in the previous games and I like that we can turn off the dialogue which there is a lot of so that is handy if you don't want the banter.
One thing we have is a constant popping up of whom you need to use to get the job done when you hover over the object. At first I found it a bit distracting but now I am used to it .
Over all this is a very good game but very samey and still has me wondering when the mini games etc will come up.
I will continue my ventures here after I have returned to ventures in Europe.
It is enjoyable I just wanted a bit more variety.
I recommend this game!
Rome continues to flourish, but a hidden threat is looming on the horizon in the latest Roads of Rome adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
33 of 36 found this review helpful
Wonderful to see an old friend
PostedJuly 30, 2020
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
Been some time since a decent TM game and was pleased to see this.
Classic Roads of Rome with added features like get stars to earn chest rewards, find gems to light the altar.
Classic Roads of Rome with added features like get stars to earn chest rewards, find gems to light the altar.
There is a fair bit of banter in this so to get full use of your demo skip all this and also skip finding the caches until you decide to buy. These are always hard to find'
Most of this is very familiar , build roads, farms etc but these are always very challenging and a joy to play.
Most of this is very familiar , build roads, farms etc but these are always very challenging and a joy to play.
One thing I am very pleased to find here is you can now multi click. Before on these games you would need to wait for a worker to return. Not any more.
This now brings me on to is this CE worthy? Only 6 extra levels , no strategy guide and not much else.
To me this is a let down which is why I have only given 4 stars.
Having said that I will be buying as I just want to carry on playing
So to sum up this is a very good game, one of the best but such a let down for a CE.
This now brings me on to is this CE worthy? Only 6 extra levels , no strategy guide and not much else.
To me this is a let down which is why I have only given 4 stars.
Having said that I will be buying as I just want to carry on playing
So to sum up this is a very good game, one of the best but such a let down for a CE.
Complete more than 100 challenging levels and earn enough gold to build a worthy Tomb of the Pharaoh!
Overall rating
2
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5
18 of 20 found this review helpful
Just could not get in to this game
PostedJuly 29, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
May I first start off by saying some may like this but for me I have played better games from this Dev which I have enjoyed but this one is just not for me.
First off this is a link type match 3 where you try to make a long string and normally the more tiles you connect the bigger explosion you make.
Not with this one ,I sometimes joined 15 or so tiles and nothing. If you join certain tiles you can get a quicker bonus but I so miss the explosions you usually get at the end of a large link. Bit of a damp squib for me.
Not with this one ,I sometimes joined 15 or so tiles and nothing. If you join certain tiles you can get a quicker bonus but I so miss the explosions you usually get at the end of a large link. Bit of a damp squib for me.
The tiles I found very boring,I usually like the Egyptian theme but found this so dull. Graphics could have been better.
I tried all 3 difficulty levels but for me the time went way too fast. Maybe I am slowing up? You can alternate between modes without having to start a new game..
As said earlier I have played better games from this Dev and for me this is a no go..
Just my opinion, try the demo ,it may well be ok for you?
As said earlier I have played better games from this Dev and for me this is a no go..
Just my opinion, try the demo ,it may well be ok for you?
I don't recommend this game.
A family friendly puzzle game with engaging match 3 mechanics and fun minigames!
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 23 found this review helpful
Very challenging
PostedJuly 26, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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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
There is a lot I like about this game and it has some rather cool features.
A certain amount of keys you need to drop to open up other sections and obstructions that have a strong side and a weak side,
Then I came across this really cool feature where you have a wall which ranges in strength from zero to nine and if you strike when the wall is near zero you are able to knock out more of the wall.
I was very impressed with all this and my time ran out so I bought it.
Then I never saw this feature again and although this is a very challenging game I now find it a bit of a let down that at the moment there is no repeat of the weakening wall or indeed the keys to unlock other areas.
Some features are repeating like you have to get a certain amount of a tile to unlock an area.
I just feel at the moment I am missing out which is why only 4 stars.
I like that you can skip mini games straight away and for some odd reason you can remove the fireworks at the end of each level.
A certain amount of keys you need to drop to open up other sections and obstructions that have a strong side and a weak side,
Then I came across this really cool feature where you have a wall which ranges in strength from zero to nine and if you strike when the wall is near zero you are able to knock out more of the wall.
I was very impressed with all this and my time ran out so I bought it.
Then I never saw this feature again and although this is a very challenging game I now find it a bit of a let down that at the moment there is no repeat of the weakening wall or indeed the keys to unlock other areas.
Some features are repeating like you have to get a certain amount of a tile to unlock an area.
I just feel at the moment I am missing out which is why only 4 stars.
I like that you can skip mini games straight away and for some odd reason you can remove the fireworks at the end of each level.
In all a very good game
I recommend this game!
Reprise your role as Cruise Director and enjoy the cruise of a lifetime aboard the fleet’s superb flagship, USS Liberty of the Waves!
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 57 found this review helpful
If it's not broken don't fix it. An old favorite
PostedJuly 25, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
Yes this game runs similar to the previous game but it is very entertaining and packed full of features. For me I will have it on untimed but there are 3 modes you can set this to.
I was so enjoying the demo that my time ran out so quick I just had to purchase.
There is enough added here to make it CE worthy.
I like some of the humour here like place the cap on Bob's head but they don't tell you who Bob is.
I like some of the humour here like place the cap on Bob's head but they don't tell you who Bob is.
I am a perfect gent and one scene you need to find the invites and I just could not find the last one.
I won't say where it was but it was somewhere that a perfect gent would never look.
I won't say where it was but it was somewhere that a perfect gent would never look.
One thing that I did find but got used to is when you finish a level there is a small pause before your score comes up.
I found the scenes very sharp on this game wheras the previous game seemed a bit blurry at times.
There are plenty of different mini games here to please most.
Try the demo and see what you think, even if you are a fan of a series always try the demo as I was reading a review on another game where someone bought the game on past record and did not like it at all so always demo.
Try the demo and see what you think, even if you are a fan of a series always try the demo as I was reading a review on another game where someone bought the game on past record and did not like it at all so always demo.
I recommend this game!
People live in fear of the dragon and it’s up to you to embark on a dangerous quest and become the hero!
Overall rating
5
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5
50 of 54 found this review helpful
The 4th in this wonderful series
PostedJuly 22, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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 all these games and they are a sort of mix of RPG and hidden object where locals give you tasks to complete for rewards, sometimes gold , sometimes goods and sometimes just experience.
If you have played these games before you will be used to how it works. If not locals will give you tasks to complete, objects to find etc in order to progress
There are some differences in this game that seem to make this game a bit more easier. You no longer need to buy baskets when collecting fruit and herbs etc, you just lose some of your heart strength which you can recuperate by resting or eating food.
The cooking of the food is easier this time and there is the added feature of a dragon ,
The cooking of the food is easier this time and there is the added feature of a dragon ,
Apart from that it is very alike the previous games but I found it very enjoyable..
One thing I found in this game different to the other games is that deers, rabbits etc wander around virtually from the word go yet you have to earn the skill of archery or fishing etc before you can get them.
One thing I found in this game different to the other games is that deers, rabbits etc wander around virtually from the word go yet you have to earn the skill of archery or fishing etc before you can get them.
This game is shorter and I personally found most items a lot easier to find.
I remember in the previous game spending a lot of time finding rings/handkerchiefs etc in order to progress in the game.
I remember in the previous game spending a lot of time finding rings/handkerchiefs etc in order to progress in the game.
I still like this game very much and very glad it came out however for me it is not so challenging but it is a SE and not a CE so no extra to pay for a very good game.
It is important though to try the demo and see how you get on with it as if you have not played this series before it takes a bit of getting used to.
I recommend this game!
Embark on an exciting expedition to crack the intriguing puzzles of the past, while developing new lands for the kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Goes to show you can't beat the classic games
PostedJuly 21, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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 been going through my old games replaying them and those I did not review I felt it right to review.
Some will say the newer games are more with it but I tend to disagree,
This series is well missed and the entertainment factor is there from start to finish. So well thought out and something different on every level.
It is such a shame that they stopped making this series. We can all live in hope I suppose
I recommend this game!
Ezaron Chronicles features multiple levels and power-ups, making it a must-play for match-3 fans!
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 23 found this review helpful
Reminds me of the 90's
PostedJuly 21, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
This game to me had a very old fashioned feel to it.
The first thing I noticed the main Hero had the name Elaine but not a feminine appearance at all.
For me I found it very slow and clumsy, very repetitive and I got to level 9 before I had enough money for a power up.
Although it does not suit me it may appeal to others so try the demo and see what you think.
Although it does not suit me it may appeal to others so try the demo and see what you think.
You need to buy your power ups, buildings etc but at the rate it is awarding ,it really does not deserve more than a 2
I don't recommend this game.