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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Mediterranean Journey 2
Explore the cities, islands and culture of the Mediterranean region while solving a variety of fun puzzles!
Overall rating
2
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5
17 of 23 found this review helpful
Different pictures "BUT"
PostedMay 12, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Nice to have pictures of the Mediterranean but the format is exactly the same as the previous game , the same music, the mahjong game the objects were so small that you need a magnifying glass and it is an extremely basic game, nothing exciting here. The last game seemed to be popular so some may like it, give the demo a try.Many times reviewers complain time and time again that games in a series are a repeat of the previous games and very very rarely do Devs take note of this.One day a miracle may happen
I don't recommend this game.
Investigating your sister's inexplicable vanishing you discover a plot that threatens more than one world!
Overall rating
5
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5
20 of 24 found this review helpful
Not usually a Hopa fan but this time I am
PostedMay 9, 2020
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
Usually on a Saturday we get a TM but not today, am I disappointed? Of course not.
I was not sure what to expect but looked at the reviews for the previous game and decided to try the demo. Now a warning although you get 90 mins demo time you complete the first chapter quicker than that. Now I am slow but still had 28 mins left so don't expect a full 90 mins unless you really take your time.. In this section it is mainly puzzles with a couple of hogs which is fine for me but I was totally enthralled with it and yes I am coming around to liking some Hopas. I will now purchase once I have decided what other game I will get. For me the story line was very good and now I can not wait to continue. I have no doubt that others with more in depth details of the game will contribute more than me. Enjoy.
I was not sure what to expect but looked at the reviews for the previous game and decided to try the demo. Now a warning although you get 90 mins demo time you complete the first chapter quicker than that. Now I am slow but still had 28 mins left so don't expect a full 90 mins unless you really take your time.. In this section it is mainly puzzles with a couple of hogs which is fine for me but I was totally enthralled with it and yes I am coming around to liking some Hopas. I will now purchase once I have decided what other game I will get. For me the story line was very good and now I can not wait to continue. I have no doubt that others with more in depth details of the game will contribute more than me. Enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Match your way through an incredible farming adventure. Grow crops, plant trees, raise adorable animals and customize a wonderful farm.
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 15 found this review helpful
More match 3 than Time management
PostedMay 5, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I always enjoy something different and this fits that bill nicely.Have only played the demo but will buy this as its something for a bit of fun, grow your own crops and look after animals on your farm then sell them off in a match 3 game. At first I thought I was not going to like it but its fun and something to entertain while still in lock down. It may be too easy for some but have a feeling this will get more challenging later. Give it a try with the demo.
I recommend this game!
The universe is on the verge of collapse! Help Ariadna and Seuss as they travel through space and time to save all that they love!
Overall rating
3
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5
20 of 26 found this review helpful
I thought I had already played this
PostedMay 4, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, 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
Storyline
3
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5
The previous game was my first purchase of this series of games and I really enjoyed it and was pleased to see this come out but after playing the demo I thought I was playing the previous game again.As with a lot of games in series they repeat again and again.It is a shame as I really enjoyed the first in this series but if I want to play it again I will play the first one not buy a virtual repeat.Please be a bit more inventive. If you have not played the previous one then you will probably enjoy it. Try the demo and see for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Hercules catch the fastest creature in the land and put a stop to its wave of destruction in his latest strategy adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
The return of the blue arrows
PostedMay 2, 2020
Fun Factor
3
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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
Don't get me wrong this is a very good game but not as a CE. Wait for the SE. The previous game in this series had the same interactive guide which gives you dreaded blue arrows which basically tell you how to play the game and do it for you. Arrgh so not what I want and neither do others I suspect..
You get 10 extra levels for this CE, no proper strategy guide. It is very challenging but last game I waited for the se and found it a much better game, of course it is entirely up to you if you want to buy the CE but for me I will wait. Play the demo and see what you think
You get 10 extra levels for this CE, no proper strategy guide. It is very challenging but last game I waited for the se and found it a much better game, of course it is entirely up to you if you want to buy the CE but for me I will wait. Play the demo and see what you think
I don't recommend this game.
Scale new heights of adventure with brothers Everand and Boromere and sisters Helga and Brunnhilde as they pursue an evil sorcerer!
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 27 found this review helpful
From start to finish a real challenge
PostedApril 25, 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
Review based on playing the whole game and extra levels
I am fortunate enough to have played this whole game so am able to give my honest opinion on this game in its entirety rather than just the demo.Many games either start good and fizzle out or start badly giving a wrong opinion of the game, so this is my feelings on the whole game.
This tine the brothers and sisters are united
Everand and Boromere and Helga and Brunnhilde come together and without giving too much away I think this is the best of the series and packed full of challenge.They all have their own powers and this time live in their own houses and need to be activated to save their kingdom .
I have played all the levels and the challenge starts straight away and doesn't let up really. I as usual played first in relax and now I am playing again on a higher level. To get the most out of the demo I would advise playing in relaxed to start, then if you purchase choose your own level. This is very challenging even in relaxed and is in no way boring.
There are 54 levels in the main game and 16 in the bonus games for the CE.
The reason for the odd amount is they have included sprinkled throughout the game levels where you have to catch ingredients that fall from chutes and you need to catch them in a vase. This I was not a fan of but there is no way you can skip it and to me was really not needed. Having said that although it does lower the tone of the game slightly. it is packed full of challenges and I was torn between 4 or 5 stars but once I had played the bonus levels was in no doubt that this is indeed a 5 star game and worthy of paying the extra for the CE.There are the usual minigames of Mahjong which I tend to ignore but thats just me.
I am fortunate enough to have played this whole game so am able to give my honest opinion on this game in its entirety rather than just the demo.Many games either start good and fizzle out or start badly giving a wrong opinion of the game, so this is my feelings on the whole game.
This tine the brothers and sisters are united
Everand and Boromere and Helga and Brunnhilde come together and without giving too much away I think this is the best of the series and packed full of challenge.They all have their own powers and this time live in their own houses and need to be activated to save their kingdom .
I have played all the levels and the challenge starts straight away and doesn't let up really. I as usual played first in relax and now I am playing again on a higher level. To get the most out of the demo I would advise playing in relaxed to start, then if you purchase choose your own level. This is very challenging even in relaxed and is in no way boring.
There are 54 levels in the main game and 16 in the bonus games for the CE.
The reason for the odd amount is they have included sprinkled throughout the game levels where you have to catch ingredients that fall from chutes and you need to catch them in a vase. This I was not a fan of but there is no way you can skip it and to me was really not needed. Having said that although it does lower the tone of the game slightly. it is packed full of challenges and I was torn between 4 or 5 stars but once I had played the bonus levels was in no doubt that this is indeed a 5 star game and worthy of paying the extra for the CE.There are the usual minigames of Mahjong which I tend to ignore but thats just me.
The bonus levels are some of the best I have come across in my opinion as quite often bonus levels fail to deliver but I enjoyed them. Of course if you wish to wait for the Se then feel free I just think you will not be disappointed if you do buy the CE for the extra levels alone. There is an excellent strategy guide as I can imagine this would come in handy if you were trying to get 3 stars on the hardest level.
The rest of the extras are not worth it basically, and if it were not for the wonderful bonus levels I would not have bought and waited for the Se. I just took a risk that these were going to be good going by this dev's past record.
I would say for the next game in this series to drop the ingredient catching levels, In my opinion they are so not needed.
To sum up ,each level is different with the exception of the catch levels.If you are a TM fan then you will love this, even if not, give it a try with the demo as it does give a fair idea what the rest of the game is like
The rest of the extras are not worth it basically, and if it were not for the wonderful bonus levels I would not have bought and waited for the Se. I just took a risk that these were going to be good going by this dev's past record.
I would say for the next game in this series to drop the ingredient catching levels, In my opinion they are so not needed.
To sum up ,each level is different with the exception of the catch levels.If you are a TM fan then you will love this, even if not, give it a try with the demo as it does give a fair idea what the rest of the game is like
I recommend this game!
Follow Agent Sarah to help solve puzzles and find hidden objects to catch the murderer.
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
I am always positive,But
PostedApril 23, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I note from some of the reviews that this may suit people whom are not regular players of hogs, so despite the bad reviews I thought I would try it and I would say its not a good advert for this type of game even for newbies to Hogs. The first off put is it took over 1gb of my valuable hard drive and would have expected far better for the amount it took. It is basically the same old thing over and over again and really did not appeal.This is a big failure for me and In a way am glad as it gives me more space on my hard drive. Take care all
I don't recommend this game.
Alice heads off on a new time management adventure to face a new foe and save her friends!
Overall rating
3
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5
37 of 58 found this review helpful
If you've played the first one You've played this
PostedApril 11, 2020
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
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was looking forward to this as I enjoyed the first one however in my opinion there is very little difference. If you like a challenge then this is but its all in the first game apart from a few different characters. No strategy guide again which you expect in a CE.I was hoping for some difference in challenges but no. Don't get me wrong its a good game but not twice. I like that there is a decent demo time . You may be happy having a very similar game but its not for me.Try it, see how you feel. If you do not have the first then which ever one you choose you will enjoy but think carefully before getting both.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Carol find clues to solve a dark mystery and locate her missing husband!
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
Always demo as we are all different
PostedApril 9, 2020
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
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I am always saying this, everyone is different very similar to a food if you like,some love curries, some hate curries, that is fine.
Don't let all the negative reviews put you off. I did not love this game but I enjoyed it and certainly found it way better than the previous game from the same Dev yesterday but most seemed to like it the other way around. I personally found this to be a bit faster and at least you could see all the power ups without having to mess about adding them and changing them all the time.. As someone whom has never played these series of games before I enjoyed it but it is not perfect and shows the importance of the reviews having said that use them as a guide and not fix it in your head that a game is rubbish or brilliant without trying it first .I now have this game and being stuck at home it is something to pass the time, would I get another in this series? No way ONE is enough, you need some variety in your life. Take care all
Don't let all the negative reviews put you off. I did not love this game but I enjoyed it and certainly found it way better than the previous game from the same Dev yesterday but most seemed to like it the other way around. I personally found this to be a bit faster and at least you could see all the power ups without having to mess about adding them and changing them all the time.. As someone whom has never played these series of games before I enjoyed it but it is not perfect and shows the importance of the reviews having said that use them as a guide and not fix it in your head that a game is rubbish or brilliant without trying it first .I now have this game and being stuck at home it is something to pass the time, would I get another in this series? No way ONE is enough, you need some variety in your life. Take care all
I recommend this game!
Help Aurora and Eratus in their fight to overthrow a tyrant and restore peace to the land in this match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
38 of 49 found this review helpful
Could have been so much better
PostedApril 7, 2020
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
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This had the makings of being a good game but oh dear, where do I begin.
The levels take forever to play as they are very slow and there are no instructions apart from the odd pop up but nothing to really explain how this works. I played 8 levels and not one offer of a power up. When you match 4 or 5 nothing just a bit of energy to fill up the ball on the left hand side which never seems to accomplish anything. If you go in to tools there are power ups to earn but how on earth you get them is beyond me.Where are the instructions.? The one thing I did like was the tiles in a bubble which kept changing tiles until you burst the bubble which would enable you to make a match but that's it. Very slow running game unless I am totally missing something here? How do you get the power ups?. Totally confused me I purchased a couple of upgrades but all that seemed to do was put out a fire etc on the map. A game like this needs instructions. Sorry but so not for me butt try it for yourself and see what you think.
The levels take forever to play as they are very slow and there are no instructions apart from the odd pop up but nothing to really explain how this works. I played 8 levels and not one offer of a power up. When you match 4 or 5 nothing just a bit of energy to fill up the ball on the left hand side which never seems to accomplish anything. If you go in to tools there are power ups to earn but how on earth you get them is beyond me.Where are the instructions.? The one thing I did like was the tiles in a bubble which kept changing tiles until you burst the bubble which would enable you to make a match but that's it. Very slow running game unless I am totally missing something here? How do you get the power ups?. Totally confused me I purchased a couple of upgrades but all that seemed to do was put out a fire etc on the map. A game like this needs instructions. Sorry but so not for me butt try it for yourself and see what you think.
I don't recommend this game.