sandrah212's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:177
- Reviews Submitted:36
- First Review:November 25, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 14, 2014
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Journey: The Heart of Gaia
After being kidnapped, Liz must free the Underworld from the tyranny of Scartaris Umbra.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Wonderful adventure game
PostedDecember 1, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
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
4
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5
Wow, what a pleasure to play! Not your standard HOG, but an adventure with beautiful handdrawn scenes. There are two modes of play (I started out with casual - NO sparkles, yay!) as well as achievements. Interesting storyline; the tasks and minigames aren't too hard; I only used the walkthrough twice, I think, but could've finished on my own as well. Beware, there are two or three minigames that require hand-eye coordination!
You're not all alone in this adventure, you have three friends with you who each have their individual strengths. Good length. I'm looking forward to playing expert mode!
You're not all alone in this adventure, you have three friends with you who each have their individual strengths. Good length. I'm looking forward to playing expert mode!
I recommend this game!
The wolf has returned and Red Riding Hood is in danger - but this is no fairytale!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great adventure game to relax with!
PostedNovember 30, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is a review of the full version.
I played this game in expert mode(there's also casual) and was mildly challenged. I thought graphics were beautiful, and there were lots of scenes to explore. I liked that there was an interactive map that made it possible to jump between locations instantly, especially because gameplay is somewhat nonlinear.
I did notice a few things I wasn't so happy with: some mislabelling of items during hidden object scenes and most annoyingly some objects to interact with that you just had to randomly click on because the game didn't tell you there was something to be done with them.
The storyline was so-so; I didn't care for the ending at all! It seemed rushed and abrupt and left me with a lot of questions.
But all in all, playing was a pleasure and I'm not sorry I bought the game!
I played this game in expert mode(there's also casual) and was mildly challenged. I thought graphics were beautiful, and there were lots of scenes to explore. I liked that there was an interactive map that made it possible to jump between locations instantly, especially because gameplay is somewhat nonlinear.
I did notice a few things I wasn't so happy with: some mislabelling of items during hidden object scenes and most annoyingly some objects to interact with that you just had to randomly click on because the game didn't tell you there was something to be done with them.
The storyline was so-so; I didn't care for the ending at all! It seemed rushed and abrupt and left me with a lot of questions.
But all in all, playing was a pleasure and I'm not sorry I bought the game!
I recommend this game!
Find your missing fiancé in the deepest parts of the ocean. Discover the forgotten underwater city hiding many spine-chilling secrets.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Awesome adventure!
PostedNovember 28, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
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
Wow, I'm very surprised this hasn't been released as a collector's edition, what with the bonus chapter, the incredible graphics and all! Enough has been said about this game already, and all I can do is join the enthusiastic crowd! I absolutely loved this game; it totally captivated me (and I'm usually not one who follows a story too closely). My heart stopped a few times, so beware if you scare easily! I played the whole game in advanced mode, but will definitely play again in expert to earn all achievements (another thing I love about "Abyss")! I also enjoyed the difficulty - not too hard, but neither too easy; just the right challenge to relax and not pull your hair out over impossible minigames! It's a pretty linear game with some backtracking, but not as much as in other games I've played. So, if you want to kick back and relax and become totally enthralled by a game, this is the one to try!
I recommend this game!
A genie has appeared and has demanded the Sultan’s soul! As the next in line to the throne, it is up to Tallis to save the day!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Easy IHOG/FROG for beginners
PostedNovember 26, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
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 just couldn't get into the grainy graphics of this game. Also, the constant,useless jumping between rooms really got on my nerves! After 2 "realms", you just knew that the rest of the game would follow the same routine. This game is not for me, but probably a good game for beginners, so I do recommend it!
I recommend this game!
Rasputin's Curse
Help Lora unravel the secrets of her family’s history in Rasputin’s Curse, a mind-bending Hidden Object adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
The Curse of the Tiny Hidden Objects
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I played about 20 minutes of the trial and decided against it. When I downloaded, I thought of a Russian adventure, and the introduction screen with the falling snow and Russian architecture really put me in the mood. Then I had to hear about a marriage crisis, had to get the kid off to the grandparents, collect pears for a tart ... It just dragged on. I wonder if they ever do get to Russia, especially because a lot of reviews say that this game is very short. The hidden objects are tiny a lot of times, and I don't see the point of using hint after hint. Sometimes, instructions are too vague - in the cluttered library, what am I looking for to open a stuck drawer?
I can't see anyone enjoying this game, sorry!
I can't see anyone enjoying this game, sorry!
I don't recommend this game.
Guide Pengoo from hatching in the Antarctic, all the way to his first flight!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Not even for penguin lovers
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This review is based on playing 45 minutes of the trial version.
I really, really wanted to like this game because I love penguins, but I just couldn't stand their squeaky voices! Plus, for me, it was way too much random clicking around to find things that move and reveal a hidden item - not fun! A lot of the items are very small and hard to see, and the hint doesn't fill up fast enough. I finally gave up when I had to assemble the penguin skeleton in the classroom - way too tedious! It would be a nice game for kids, but it had so many spelling errors (broun flea, sockett) that I really can't recommend it for them. It's a pity, because this game has a lot of interesting ideas, but it just didn't work out!
I really, really wanted to like this game because I love penguins, but I just couldn't stand their squeaky voices! Plus, for me, it was way too much random clicking around to find things that move and reveal a hidden item - not fun! A lot of the items are very small and hard to see, and the hint doesn't fill up fast enough. I finally gave up when I had to assemble the penguin skeleton in the classroom - way too tedious! It would be a nice game for kids, but it had so many spelling errors (broun flea, sockett) that I really can't recommend it for them. It's a pity, because this game has a lot of interesting ideas, but it just didn't work out!
I don't recommend this game.
Evoly
Make matches as quickly as you can and then use the money you've earned to bring a barren world back to life in Evoly!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Basic Match 3 with obnoxious music
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I didn't care for this game. The music was so obnoxious! I'm not one to play a game in silence, though, so this is one major reason why I won't buy this game! Another is that I disliked gameplay mechanics. I would've enjoyed this type of graphics maybe 5 or 10 years ago, but now they just look dated. And even though I'm usually all about purchasing and finishing things within a game, I didn't see much motivation into putting 20 similar-looking trees on the planet. I didn't even get to see the cute little creature from the game icon! Also, there didn't seem to be a storyline at all. Sorry, but there are dozens of other match 3 games out there that offer much more!
I don't recommend this game.
Help Kate expand her car-repair empire all over the world! Purchase cars, fix them up in workshops and sell them!
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Great TM game for car fans
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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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
This is definitely a good game for fans of the genre. I found it didn't hold my interest, probably because I'm not really into cars and didn't care all that much for the graphics. Game mechanics are very well thought out; there are a lot of things you can do in this game. You travel the world and fix up, paint, mod, tune ... different cars, build repair shops etc. As a reward for a well-played level, you earn coins to build a mansion. So if you like time management games, you should try this one!
I recommend this game!
Play the role of a famed archeologist, named John Carter, who discovers a solution to the mystery of King Tut’s short reign!
Overall rating
2
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5
13 of 14 found this review helpful
Another junkpile HOG
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
In half an hour, I completed 2 out of 10 chapters of this game. Basically, you get 3 HO scenes per chapter, plus one very easy minigame. The HO scenes are junkpile, with no connection to the storyline whatsoever. A rubber duckie and a lawnmower in an ancient Egyptian tomb? The hint system was nice - instead of hints, you could use 1 to 5 credits for different hints (silhouette, picture of item, exact location). It would have been nice if one had gotten credit for using no hints at all (I like me a bit of challenge), but being as it is, I would not recommend this game, except for hardcore hidden object fans.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Sandra travel around the world in a competition to win a million dollars! Win the cash and unravel Sandra’s mysterious past!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Been there, done that ...
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Well, with my name being Sandra, I couldn't help but try this game. I found it mildly entertaining, but nothing more, and won't purchase. The story sounded interesting, but I just couldn't get past the outdated graphics and all that out-of-sync talking of the (very cheesy) characters - and there's a lot of talking that you can't speed up. Plus, most of the minigames were way too easy and just chores instead of being a delightful diversion! In 40 minutes, I made it through 5 chapters and completed, according to the game, 26%, so I guess the length is decent.
Recommended for newbies to the genre, but really, there are so many better games to start with!
Recommended for newbies to the genre, but really, there are so many better games to start with!
I don't recommend this game.