afoster605's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:288
- Reviews Submitted:7
- First Review:March 8, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 12, 2016
- Featured reviews0
afoster605's Review History
Make your way around the North Pole and discover clues to help you solve a mystery in this festive and story driven solitaire game.
Overall rating
5
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5
22 of 25 found this review helpful
Great Fun!
PostedDecember 12, 2016
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
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
To my surprise, I really enjoyed this game. Great graphics, wonderful music and good storyline. The pace is just right with power-ups that last and allow you to continue to build a high score and your cash level. You can make it as challenging as you like and you won't get frustrated with impossible to win levels. Interesting pop-up games that also keep the game fun and interesting. Different from any solitaire game I've played. I could play it over and over again. Would like to see more games from this developer.
I recommend this game!
Nestled between the mountains and sun-soaked beaches, the vibrant and stylish city of Barcelona awaits you on your next Big City Adventure.
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 14 found this review helpful
No fun until graphic quality in full screen mode is improved!
PostedMay 29, 2015
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Word
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I love HOGs, and have tried to play the Big City Adventure series, however, I have found that in full screen mode, the graphics are dull looking and distorted. Visuals are great in the minimized mode, but they should also be great in the full mode (why have a large monitor if you have to play in mini mode to see objects?!). I was hoping that the Barcelona game would different, but it's the same as the others. Going forward, I hope the developer will improve the quality of the graphics in full screen mode.
I don't recommend this game.
Friendly and cheerful ghosts need your help in this new, breathtaking match 3 game with HOGs and puzzles.
Overall rating
5
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5
67 of 75 found this review helpful
Not your typical Match 3 Game, but lots of fun!
PostedJuly 30, 2013
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3
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
You collect coins to build the town, but you can't match the coins; instead you have to make matches next to them, which was different and challenging. Once all coins are collected, you move to the next level. I played the timed mode, and the time allowed per game was the shortest I've ever played in any match game, but again this added to the challenge. Objects are well hidden, and there are Achievements. I liked the variety of match objects. The ghosts are cute too!
I recommend this game!
A letter offers new information about Elizabeth just as Lynn's powers have awakened. Help her overcome the darkness before it's too late!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Annoying imp is not for me
PostedJuly 29, 2013
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Decent HO game. Personally, I found the pupil-less imp annoying and a bit unsightly, although some players will find him fun. Compared to other HO games, the storyline was a bit flat and uninteresting. Thank goodness for the free trial before purchasing a game.
I don't recommend this game.
Only by discovering clues left by advanced civilizations can you stop the return of an ancient enemy and save Earth.
Overall rating
1
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Don't bother!
PostedJuly 17, 2013
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Boring storyline, no instructions; 5 minutes of this was enough for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Upon arriving in a strange city, you find the citizens ready to burn Menes at the stake in Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar!
Overall rating
4
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5
46 of 60 found this review helpful
Thumbs Up for Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar!
PostedMarch 11, 2012
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Good storyline; good common sense connection from one area to next (did not have to wander from area to area aimlessly trying to figure out what to do next, which is frustrating and definitely a reason for me to quit the game right away). Graphics not terrific; over-usage of same hidden object scenes. I usually use system cursor, but this one like cursor in "Dark Strokes" (great game by the way) is not too clunky and large. Overall, an enjoyable, challenging game.
I recommend this game!
Guide Ethan Black as he attempts to rescue his bride-to-be from a terrifying menace known as the Faceless Ones!
Overall rating
5
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5
137 of 157 found this review helpful
Loving this game!
PostedMarch 8, 2012
afoster605
fromChicago, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3
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
Compelling storyline - exciting and interesting (I normally don't read them - just click and go as most are boring). Can't wait to see what is going to happen next and it's usually not what you would expect. Not overly easy but not so difficult and exhausting that you want to quit the game. Skip buttons on all mini games so far, but you will want to to play these - they are different and fun. HOS are great; not too complicated to piece together the areas that need extra attention. Love that the strategy guide is built in. Went from trial directly into full version and still playing.
I recommend this game!