Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:436
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:April 8, 2025
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Dispel the ominous presence of the Spooky Dwellers!
Overall rating
5
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5
36 of 41 found this review helpful
Trick or Treat? For me it's a great Treat
PostedOctober 29, 2022
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 love Match 3 games that are different and not the same old thing.
This developer is a master of providing different match 3 games .
This developer is a master of providing different match 3 games .
Regarding is this CE worthy? For me yes it is.
Not only do you get 60 extra levels but you also get 24 extra mini games not available in the SE.
At first this was a bit confusing but there is a very good help guide and after a couple of levels I was fine. Just like anything different it takes a bit of time to get used to it.
As you get further in more and more get added and there are a few standard match 3 levels but mostly you will be removing the Spooky Dwellers who mostly are on the edge of the boards and you need to clear the pathways to get to them.
You can set this up to suit you and you do not have to remove all the pumpkins but you do get bronze, silver and gold trophies for removing more so I like to remove all the pumpkins.
All down to personal taste really. You need as much gold as possible to decorate the house terrace all of which adds to making this a great game.
You can set this up to suit you and you do not have to remove all the pumpkins but you do get bronze, silver and gold trophies for removing more so I like to remove all the pumpkins.
All down to personal taste really. You need as much gold as possible to decorate the house terrace all of which adds to making this a great game.
This developer also takes on what reviewers say which in my book is a very good thing .
For me this is a great game but we are all different , we all have different tastes and this developer does his best to cater for all and it shows . Well done iki games.
try the demo and see what you think but don't just play 5 or 10 mins and give up, you need to get familiar with the set up as it is different from your standard match 3 games. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Asgard is cut-off, and all the realms are at risk!
Overall rating
5
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5
46 of 54 found this review helpful
Our Heroes Do Not Let Us Down
PostedOctober 25, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
This is the 3rd installment in the Viking Heroes Games and for those not familiar with these games they are 2 brothers and 2 sisters who come together to battle the evil forces .
Previously we had Viking Brothers and Viking Sisters seperately.
Previously we had Viking Brothers and Viking Sisters seperately.
In these games they each have a certain ability to which you need to unlock so they can help you in the challenges.
These games never disappoint and are packed full of challenges and even in relaxed these can become quite a challenge.
I have tried timed and I am far too slow so relaxed suits me.
I have tried timed and I am far too slow so relaxed suits me.
To achieve 3 stars in timed is not easy and I admire all who take it on.
You can change modes at any time but it will take you to the map of the mode you change to. You can not go from one mode to another in the same game. Each mode has it's own game which for me is a bit of a let down but that's just me.
You can change modes at any time but it will take you to the map of the mode you change to. You can not go from one mode to another in the same game. Each mode has it's own game which for me is a bit of a let down but that's just me.
The first couple of levels you are just learning the ropes but it soon picks up and eventually you will have many tasks to perform.
You have beams of light to project to find a path and for me these took some working out. There is a hovering scroll which gives you instructions. If you are on timed I would read the scroll before you start the level as the tasks do vary and any time saved is a good thing.
All the usual characters are here including my favorite squirrel who puts in the odd appearance.
There are 15 levels extra in the CE so for me this is well worth it and the strategy guide is very good.
There are 15 levels extra in the CE so for me this is well worth it and the strategy guide is very good.
Overall this is a wonderful game and up there with the best in this type of TM. Try the demo and see what you think
usually I would advise to start in relaxed to get the most out of the demo but because you have to start at the beginning in each mode then maybe you should start with what you are most happy with.
usually I would advise to start in relaxed to get the most out of the demo but because you have to start at the beginning in each mode then maybe you should start with what you are most happy with.
All in this is a fantastic game for a TM and I am sure many will love it. Enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Help Hercules uncover the secret of the messages in bottles!
Overall rating
5
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5
42 of 59 found this review helpful
Our old friends return
PostedOctober 22, 2022
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
We have been a bit starved of TM games lately and this is a welcome addition.
I do have a couple of usual dislikes about this game but entertainment value this is a really fun challenging game.
I do have a couple of usual dislikes about this game but entertainment value this is a really fun challenging game.
For some reason this developer never explains exactly how many extra levels you get for a CE and I am sure more people would be more interested in the game if they knew what they were getting.
I did play the previous CE game to the end and once I had played it I was fine with the extra levels. All in there were 12 extra levels and as far as I can see the same applies here.
There is a super bonus level that is not available in the SE.
You can alternate from the 3 modes available so if you are struggling on one mode you can change it .
I did play the previous CE game to the end and once I had played it I was fine with the extra levels. All in there were 12 extra levels and as far as I can see the same applies here.
There is a super bonus level that is not available in the SE.
You can alternate from the 3 modes available so if you are struggling on one mode you can change it .
A new feature is a slider where you can speed the game up to 150% which I find really good but why on earth would you want to slow it down to 50% is beyond me, I tried it and it is just way too slow and reminds me of a certain other developers games where you are always waiting for things to complete. Love speeding them up though and when you use the speed bonuses as well these guys really motor .
What I do not like about these later games and never will do is the strategy guide which consists of blue arrows and more a hinderance than a help. I did try a level with the dreaded blue arrows and to be quite honest I found it no help at all but that is just me. I would love a return to a proper strategy guide.
I could also do without a flag telling me where the hidden object is but that is just me.I like to find my hidden objects, it is part of the fun . It was good when they used to have them marked in the old strategy guides in case you could not find them
There is always a lot to do in these games, Although very familiar there are the odd differences but we have seen most of this before but for me these games are always enjoyable and I look forward to them.
If playing in timed you really need to work out your strategy and you may need a few attempts to get 3 stars as the guide is about as much use as a hole in the bottom of a boat.
It is nice to have a new TM to entertain us. Enjoy
I could also do without a flag telling me where the hidden object is but that is just me.I like to find my hidden objects, it is part of the fun . It was good when they used to have them marked in the old strategy guides in case you could not find them
There is always a lot to do in these games, Although very familiar there are the odd differences but we have seen most of this before but for me these games are always enjoyable and I look forward to them.
If playing in timed you really need to work out your strategy and you may need a few attempts to get 3 stars as the guide is about as much use as a hole in the bottom of a boat.
It is nice to have a new TM to entertain us. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Explore the beauty of The Emerald Isle through more than 14,000 engaging puzzles!
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 38 found this review helpful
Although room for improvement I love it and can't stop playing
PostedOctober 18, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, 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
This developer always gives us good games and they are always up for listening unlike some others.
This is their first attempt at a jigsaw game and they have taken a different approach to it and I always like different.
There are room for improvements but I admire the different aspects incorporated in this game to assemble the puzzles.
I am just loving that you do not have the standard jigsaw pieces and my favorite is the animal pieces.
I like that you can select a section by clicking on all pieces which will allow you to do edges, top right, top left and so on.
I like that you can select a section by clicking on all pieces which will allow you to do edges, top right, top left and so on.
If you change to the swap game you can change to blobs etc then the challenge really kicks in.
It takes a bit of time to get used to it and it does need some improvement but at a first attempt it is a very good effort and I feel for me it is worthy of 5 stars even though it needs improving.
Any game that keeps me wanting more and more is worthy of 5 stars.
I can't wait for the next in this series as this developer listens
I can't wait for the next in this series as this developer listens
I recommend this game!
Develop your own tropical island in the south seas!
Overall rating
2
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5
19 of 27 found this review helpful
I feel like I have played this game before
PostedOctober 17, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
Storyline
3
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5
I have gone back to the previous games and read all the reviews including my own and to be quite honest, you could be playing the same game over and over again.
It is such a shame as this game could be so good but yet again the double clicking to get anything done makes it so difficult to get 3 stars in timed.
As I mostly play relaxed then I can take my time but many like the challege of timed and this double clicking really makes it extremely difficult.
This game is typical of this developer they never listen to reviews and pump out the same stuff game after game after game.
This game does have potential but there is just far too much to do in very little time.
Yet again the puzzle pieces are extremely difficult to find and they are not shown on the useless strategy guide ( I have said all this before)
The last 2 games I gave them a 3 in the hope that improvements would be made, yet it is virtually the same game with no improvements, so its a 2 from me this time.
Try the demo and see what you think. A lot of the time you are waiting for things to be done which to me is a useless way of spending time. It could have been so much better.
One more thing, no way is this game worth a CE price. If you want it then wait for the SE
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save your sister from a carnival of monsters?
Overall rating
5
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5
32 of 36 found this review helpful
Pleasantly Surprised
PostedOctober 13, 2022
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
I will be totally honest to start in saying that I am not a great lover of HOPA games but do come across some that are worth buying.
I have never bought a Domino game before because they are always very predictable until now.
For me this is an amazing game and when the demo ran out I wanted more.
If you, like me are not a great fan then please give this a try as I was so glad I downloaded it.
You need to make your own mind up and always demo as what some love others don't.
Overall for me this game has everything I could want. I find it very interesting, very fitting with Halloween and most of all keeps me wanting more.
Others have explained this in far better details than I ever could so take note of the other wonderful reviews but at the end of the day it is your decision if you think this game is for you
I love it. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Rome's citizens are turning to stone, and it's up to you to help unravel the mystery and save the city!
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 46 found this review helpful
I do not understand the bad reviews
PostedOctober 12, 2022
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 am very surprised that this game has such bad reviews.
For me it is a brilliant game and I am getting none of the
problems stated by others.
For me it is a brilliant game and I am getting none of the
problems stated by others.
Yes the tutorial can be a bit annoying but I turned it off after getting used to the game and it was fine.
I am wondering if this is a 32 bit problem as I have a 64 bit machine and it works fine.
The game itself is very challenging and it takes a bit of getting used to but there is so much to do and you need to be careful what tasks you select first especially if you are in a timed mode. I play relaxed most of the time so I do not have this problem.
Try the demo and do play the whole demo before you decide decide if this game is right for you but for me it runs perfectly and I am really enjoying it.
I recommend this game!
Join Hades in his quest to save Hellas from evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
14 of 21 found this review helpful
There are 36 Extra levels in the CE
PostedOctober 9, 2022
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
I would just like to point out that some seem to be missing the 36 extra levels in the CE.
Both these games are brilliant but if you have the CE you need to click on the words Collector's Edition for the options to come up.
Then click on the first option which is in the shape of a crystal and you get the 36 extra levels but you must complete the standard 108 levels to access these.
Both these games are brilliant but if you have the CE you need to click on the words Collector's Edition for the options to come up.
Then click on the first option which is in the shape of a crystal and you get the 36 extra levels but you must complete the standard 108 levels to access these.
I am now enjoying the extra levels of so far finding Crystals and they are long levels so I am happy I purchased the CE but at the end of the day it is an individual decision,
Both versions are worthy
I recommend this game!
Clutter puzzles as you've never seen them before!
Overall rating
5
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5
82 of 98 found this review helpful
The Master Of Clutter Returns
PostedSeptember 29, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, 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
After a slight delay in playing this game I can honestly say it was well worth the wait.
I think I need Joe at my house to sort my clutter out.
something that puts Joe above all the others in this field is he cares about gamers and will take on everything reviewers say to try and improve his games.
I have tried other clutter games and nothing compares to these games and there are so many variations so as not to make the game get boring and you are also taken on a nostalgic trip back through the days gone by.
I like to take my time so have removed the timer and just enjoying it. This is the sort of game where you can do a few at a time then come back as and when you want.
This will keep me occupied for a long time and I am very grateful to Joe and his obsession with sorting the clutter out.
Try the demo and see what you think. It may take a bit of time to get yourself used to the ins and outs but it is so worth the effort.
I recommend this game!
A jigsaw-style puzzle game with European flair!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 32 found this review helpful
Spoilt for choice here
PostedSeptember 27, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, 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
There is a lot to take in with this game and so many options to suit most tastes. You can adjust the volume of the sound effects to suit as at first I found it too loud but now have it as I want it.
In these stressful times it is good to have a game where you can relax and take your time.
For me the images are awesome and love the variety, I am not a great lover of food photos but even they blend in well here and not too much of one subject. I love the mix of historic buildings, countryside, animals etc, for me it is well balanced.
This will provide you of many hours if not days of the wonderful European scenery and life.
Even my favorite Routemaster buses are featured.
Even my favorite Routemaster buses are featured.
Try the demo and see what you think and there really is too much to take in in an hours demo.
A great feature for me is that I can add my own photography and then play around with my own images. I love it.
As I always say we are all different so always demo and not take the words of reviews without trying it for yourself. I do not like some games that others love so always demo. Enjoy
I recommend this game!