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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Settle in for a family evening by the fireplace in this brand new jigsaw puzzle game!
Overall rating
1
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5
31 of 38 found this review helpful
At least this one did not turn blue
PostedMay 17, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
Honestly, I really do love my jigsaws but these seem to get worse and not better.
I try my best to enjoy these games but they really make things awkward to like them.
Every time you place a piece it flashes and pings. Yes you can turn the sound off but you can't stop the flashing and for someone with eye problems etc this is so not good.
This has been mentioned before but they never listen.
This has been mentioned before but they never listen.
Plus I think sound makes for a good atmosphere if done properly.
On top of that when you finish the puzzle all your scores etc are in a bright yellow which I just can't read at all not even with a magnifying glass.. Others with better eyesight may be fine but can see this causing problems for some,
On top of that when you finish the puzzle all your scores etc are in a bright yellow which I just can't read at all not even with a magnifying glass.. Others with better eyesight may be fine but can see this causing problems for some,
On the plus side I do like that you can see every puzzle on offer. I am not really in to home decor but that is my choice and some may like them but for me it is a no.
Try the demo and see what you think
I don't recommend this game.
Restore ancient castles in a fantasy world in this Solitaire adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 76 found this review helpful
Another Wonderful Game full of CE extras
PostedMay 12, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, 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
Yet again this developer brings us a great solitaire game.
I love the feature where you get a plain suite card enabling you to use any card of the same suite.
I love the feature where you get a plain suite card enabling you to use any card of the same suite.
In the past reviewers have said that there are not many extras for a CE game and unfortunately the description here does not really show the extras available.
Here are a list of the extras which may prove handy.
200 extra levels
5 extra castles
6 solitaire variants
60 mahjong levels
60 challenge levels
60 supersize levels
60 match 2 levels
60 sliding levels
4 deck backs
9 wallpapers
8 extra trophies
5 extra castles
6 solitaire variants
60 mahjong levels
60 challenge levels
60 supersize levels
60 match 2 levels
60 sliding levels
4 deck backs
9 wallpapers
8 extra trophies
This developer is one of, if not the best when it comes to CE extras.
Others will explain the ins and outs better than me but as always this does not let us down providing many hours of entertainment.
Others will explain the ins and outs better than me but as always this does not let us down providing many hours of entertainment.
I recommend this game!
Help Emi run her country store and farm in this unique puzzle matching game!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 17 found this review helpful
Cleverer than you think
PostedMay 10, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I will be the first to admit that this game does have flaws and at first I was getting 1 / 2 stars on all levels but then I bought the game and decided to have a think about how I can get the 3 stars and I am now getting 3 stars on every level .This is on the relaxed mode and not the timed.
I mostly play relaxed anyway so no big deal for me.
With this game you have to look beyond the nearest options.
If you have 2 identical items near each other ignore this and look for another identical item further away. Always go for the furthest route and now I have 3 stars on the first 30 levels.
If you have 2 identical items near each other ignore this and look for another identical item further away. Always go for the furthest route and now I have 3 stars on the first 30 levels.
The instructions are not very precise but I worked it out and
it is quite a clever game.
There is room for improvement and this should be in the puzzle section and not Match 3 as it is not a match 3 game
it is quite a clever game.
There is room for improvement and this should be in the puzzle section and not Match 3 as it is not a match 3 game
It does get harder and much more of a challenge yet it is the same principal and I am wondering if something else can be added to make it less samey.
Having a feature that you need to connect all same tiles etc. Just an idea.
Having a feature that you need to connect all same tiles etc. Just an idea.
What I do know is that this developer listens and really cares what people think. His jigsaw games are some of the best out there because he listened to earlier reviews on his first Jigsaw and made great improvements so give this game a chance.
Try following what I suggested and you should be able to get 3 stars , at least on relaxed mode that is.
I recommend this game!
Dive into the 9th Earth Chronicles jigsaw puzzle collection for an unforgettable tour of our planet!
Overall rating
1
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5
23 of 26 found this review helpful
What is this turning Blue thing?
PostedMay 8, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Match 3, 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
At first I thought there was a much better choice of pictures but about half the puzzles I tried turned blue and not the color shown, What is that all about?
They really should check that their puzzles function correctly or is it meant to be like this?
Add on to that all the other things that others have mentioned and it makes for a very bad game. Just when you thought it could not get any worse it does.
Yet again it does not show what puzzles you have already played so you are left guessing if you have played it or not.
It really is time to lock this game up and throw away the key.
I don't recommend this game.
An intense race against the clock to sort through tons of objects in search of the correct ones!
Overall rating
1
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5
56 of 56 found this review helpful
Where's My What? My Painkillers !
PostedMay 3, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
This game has been about for 7 years and I agree entirely with what others are saying.
This is like throwing you in at the deep end, and giving you no help what so ever.
This is like throwing you in at the deep end, and giving you no help what so ever.
Many people like timers but there are also many who do not. I am not the fastest of players and for me this is no fun at all and it is more fun watching paint dry.
When will some developers understand that some of us want timed and some of us don't and for those who don't, this game is grueling, add on to that all the problems that others have mentioned and it is a big no from me.
I don't recommend this game.
Build your dream town on a tropical island!
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 46 found this review helpful
A great effort from a great developer
PostedMay 1, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
It is never easy to come straight in with any game and for me this developer has done exactly the right thing with this great TM game.
As has been said in the CE version of this game it reminds many of the Royal Envoy games.
I am usually sceptical of the difference between CE and SE but in this incidence this SE game has been stripped to the bone which I think is really good so those ,like me who bought the CE do not feel they did not get value for money.
There are no thrills in this one apart from being a great standard game.
There are no bonus levels, achievements, strategy guides, jigsaws or hidden treasures to find, it really is a case of just having the 45 standard levels.
There are no bonus levels, achievements, strategy guides, jigsaws or hidden treasures to find, it really is a case of just having the 45 standard levels.
So I salute Best Friend Games for providing us with the two choices that really do make a difference.
If you can go for the CE then it is worth it particularly when there is a sale on but you still get a great game from this standard adventure.
If you can go for the CE then it is worth it particularly when there is a sale on but you still get a great game from this standard adventure.
Try the demo and see what you think.
I recommend this game!
Set off on an adventure in the name of love!
Overall rating
5
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5
44 of 47 found this review helpful
70 levels of pure fun
PostedApril 28, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Mahjong, 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
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Well number 11 is here and each time these games get more and more of a challenge and they are done in a fun way.
All the familar characters are here and so is the humor. I love the way when the workers are resting they hit the drink but as soon as they are required they sober up instantly lol.
For me this one has so much more challenge and the further in you get to the game the challenge ranks up.
As well as the 70 levels you also get mini games which I am enjoying .
Each level is a different task to do and if all TM games were this quality then we would all be very happy gamers.
Each level is a different task to do and if all TM games were this quality then we would all be very happy gamers.
Try the demo and see what you think but if you like your TM games I am sure you will like this.
I have all 11 and heres to the next 11.
I have all 11 and heres to the next 11.
I recommend this game!
An exciting new adventure in ancient Egypt awaits! Help the sacred crocodile break the curse to save the oasis!
Overall rating
3
/
5
38 of 44 found this review helpful
I love it yet hate it .
PostedApril 27, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This may sound a strange title but let me explain.
I had to buy this as my demo ran out and I just wanted more, when that happens I just have to buy a game even when it does have in my opinion a major flaw.
I only play relaxed and for me relaxed means relaxed. Yes you do have no timer in relaxed yet it still deducts stars and I am still trying to work out exactly what it deducts stars for?
There seems to be no logic to it as sometimes I complete a level really fast yet still only 2 stars. The help does not explain all this and there is so much going on you do need a good help guide.
I think you need to get a certain amount of each item to get all stars but I am not certain of that.
There seems to be no logic to it as sometimes I complete a level really fast yet still only 2 stars. The help does not explain all this and there is so much going on you do need a good help guide.
I think you need to get a certain amount of each item to get all stars but I am not certain of that.
The biggest hate for me is even if you only get one star, that is it , you can NOT replay a level. This is just very bad which is why I am only giving 3 stars,
If you could replay a level and the fact that relaxed is not really relaxed I would have given more stars but for me, even though I want to continue playing this I can't reccomend or not
if that makes any sense ?
if that makes any sense ?
Try the demo bearing in mind that the first few levels are fairly easy and it does not start getting real challenging till after the demo.
I do hope the Developers take note of this and that we do want to replay a level if we want to get more stars.
I can't state if the same applies to medium or hard levels but I would imagine so.
For me this is a major flaw even though I like it.
I do hope the Developers take note of this and that we do want to replay a level if we want to get more stars.
I can't state if the same applies to medium or hard levels but I would imagine so.
For me this is a major flaw even though I like it.
Embark on a magical journey along the Royal Roads!
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
Just when you thought they couldn't get any worse they do
PostedApril 22, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Lots of people have given their feelings on this game and I can see why this has so many 1 star reviews. If I could give this a -1 I would.
Time after time we tell this developer we do not like their games, so you would think they would try and improve and what do they do, make them worse, it is as if they are aiming for the worst TM game of the year award.
And where are the puzzles they are claiming ? Unless they are saying the puzzle is how to survive this game and figure it out?
And where are the puzzles they are claiming ? Unless they are saying the puzzle is how to survive this game and figure it out?
This game is an absolute mess and as others have said you will be lucky to get 1 star let alone 3.
I don't recommend this game.
The Puzzle Box is packed full of mind-bending challenges that are easy to play and difficult to master!
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 28 found this review helpful
A puzzler's dream
PostedApril 19, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It is great to see this sort of game on here, we all have different tastes and some of us like puzzles and some don't but I feel there is something to suit most tastes here .
Love the zombie version of hangman and there are enough spot the difference pictues to keep me happy for hours alone.
They also cater for children too and I actually enjoyed them too. It allows the mind to refresh especially when you are getting on a bit.
Try the demo and see what you think
I recommend this game!