HeavenBound7729's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:26,774
- Reviews Submitted:964
- First Review:June 6, 2017
- Most Recent Review:September 27, 2024
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Spellarium is back with the next great puzzle adventure! Join Eric and help him take on a monumental task while completing a resort for the Gods!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 23 found this review helpful
Another Smashing Spellarium!
PostedNovember 26, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
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
I love this game because of the great challenge that drives me bonkers! It is so much fun and, at the same time, so frustrating. Shortly into the demo, I had to reach for the Hint. A most appreciated feature! The boards are very colorful as usual and the tiles were different this time, the strategy moves being the best part.
I like that Spellarium takes thought and time to complete each level. The challenge really gets me seriously hung up sometimes. The mini-games are still fun. Solitaire is too easy though. I like the Hidden Objects, they can be very well hidden. My favorite is Find The Difference, not as easy as you would expect. Spellarium comes with lots of instructions that are easy to understand and visual instructions on your board if you get hopelessly stuck (like me) at times.
I love everything about this game and own them all. It is nice that the devs add some little change to each new release to keep the fun and interest flowing. Had a great time with the demo!
I recommend this game!
Master Detective must face the greatest challenge – time itself!
Overall rating
4
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5
28 of 33 found this review helpful
I Miss The Good Old Days
PostedNovember 24, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
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
The MCF games just don't ring my bell anymore. They use to be so much fun with all the clues to find, the fantastic puzzles that made me crazy with frustration. Based on the demo, I think Crossfade is an excellent game, but I didn't feel any of the true-blue MCF in it. Plus 52 puzzles is definitely too many for me. The trial was fun, the graphics were beautiful, the challenge was average in Expert Mode. The game moved along nicely.
Crossfade may be better than the previous MCF. I bought that one and was disappointed. But still, I'm not sure about buying, the number of puzzles being a negative factor along with the feeling that the high MCF standards have been diminished and the quality just isn't the same anymore.
The game is entertaining, suitable for all skill levels and has lots to keep you busy especially with all the puzzles. The puzzles kept my rating at 4 stars.
I recommend this game!
A unique slide and drag match 3 game with cute forest friends to unlock!
Overall rating
3
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5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
Definitely Different
PostedNovember 24, 2020
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
I completed the demo, it was kind of fun and cute. It was a pretty simple game for the most part, but I think the odds factor involved would make it difficult or maybe impossible to actually reach success in the end. There just wasn't enough to keep my interest up during the trial, so I am reluctant to even use a coupon for this one. Seems to be suitable for children, and for adults looking for something simple to pass a little free time.
Pixel Art is back with a new set of colorful paint by number puzzles! Bring artwork to life!
Overall rating
4
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5
13 of 21 found this review helpful
Good Way To Start My Day!
PostedNovember 20, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
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
I am happy to see a new addition to the Pixel Art collection. It has some lovely images that are colored appropriately, creating more of a piece of art rather than a basic, flat drawing. We really need more of the intricate pieces that display the shading and tones that create depth and add interest to the paintings. The simple stuff does not leave me with much satisfaction when completed.
The Pixel Art Series is a very nice, relaxing way to spend some time after a busy day. I do enjoy the painting very much, even with the ez-pz images that I complain about. I found nothing, really, that kept me from buying Pixel Art 11. It offered the same as all the others that I own.
I always like the colors, but wish there was a wider variety and more images. I also think it would be helpful to have a better pointer. A larger, not-blurry finished image would be nice and animal, nature and sealife would be a great addition IF they have a natural look to them.
There are many color/paint games out there and I don't understand why we seldom get any on Big Fish. Knowing they are available to Mac users and the PC users are left out, just ruffles my feathers. I really like what I have sampled elsewhere, Modern Art being one of the best. However, I will never stray from BF to purchase any game, so I truly wish they would make an effort to supply us with these art "games".
Fun for all ages. I enjoy "painting" without dealing with the muss and fuss, and expense of supplies. Maybe not a big deal for others, but for me it's a whole lot of enjoyment. If you've not yet tried it, give the demo a whirl.
I recommend this game!
When volcanic eruptions uncover hidden caves in Samoa, you can’t wait to decipher the ancient texts inside! But this educational expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when someone steals your research! Legend says the Maori hid a powerful artifact, and there’s no telling what damage it could do in the wrong hands! Can you find the artifact and save the world in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
38 of 60 found this review helpful
Finally! A Game Sans Green And Purple!!
PostedNovember 19, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
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
They would have diminished the beauty of this lush paradise island. The softer color palette made the graphics especially beautiful. That change in colors made a big difference.
I haven't found recent Hidden Expedition games to be as fun as the older ones, they changed too much and lost the beautiful scenery as well due to garish colors. This game today, however, has some redeeming qualities that inspired me to purchase, after playing the demo.
I love games that take me all over the world to exotic locations, archeological digs, and throw in those mysterious relics and evil-minded agents. I've been playing for several hours and it is, in my opinion, very entertaining, plus the beautiful, interesting locations keep my interest level up. Quality graphics is an important attribute to any game.
The storyline for this expedition is interesting, containing the usual elements of danger, the threat of destruction at the hands of a greedy, power-crazed agent. So what's new?? Right?! But it makes this game interesting enough to buy and go on the adventure. It's a busy game, lots to do as the story goes to each beautiful location. I don't feel burdened with the numerous tasks, but I think some of them are just plain silly. Why can't a logical approach be used to fix or retrieve things, for example? But, that will probably never change.
The HOP scenes are excellent in style and beauty. I've come across an underwater scene that was fabulous. I appreciate the creativity in design and artwork in each one and the fun variety. Domini always does a fantastic job in this area. The puzzles are not super challenging, so I decided to change from Easy to Hard on some of them. This option is a nice feature that I wish all developers would include in their games. I am hoping to complete all the puzzles in this game. I'm an avid skipper since I am not a puzzle fan, so this feature helps me endure. The puzzles are interesting in variety. There is not an over-abundance of them, which is a good thing for me.
There aren't many collectibles which is a bit disappointing, but 41 Achievements will keep you busy, although many of them are ridiculous but still fun. I'm anxious to get into the Bonus Chapter, as Hidden Expeditions usually gives us another interesting case to delve into. This is a long game, but will be even longer for me since I am a slow-poke player, taking in everything along the way. With all the beauty and interesting things in this adventure, I am already at a snail's pace.
There are no tech issues as I play on my PC, everything about the game is really fine, so far. The music is nice and the Fact Cards you collect throughout the game contain interesting trivia on New Zealand. I think this game is suitable for most and the choice of play modes makes it fun for every skill level. Domini continues to shine as one of my top 2 developers.
Having a good experience with Hidden Expedition: Reign of Flames, trying to save the world from destruction. For me, the demo suggested a good adventure ahead. glad I took the plunge. Give it a try, maybe you'll like it too.
I recommend this game!
Take on a new kind of challenge and uncover stunning images by manipulating a colorful 3D dot cloud.
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 24 found this review helpful
Outstanding Collection Of Pictures
PostedNovember 18, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
And it doesn't hurt to have 300 levels to play with. I really enjoyed the demo for this unique game. The pictures are so stunning, the large variety of subject matter is top-notch, the colors are brilliant.
I found the mechanics easy to catch onto and I didn't run into any tech problems. This really didn't feel like a game to me, but a great new way to spend some quiet time in the zen zone. I am pleased that I can download my own pics and keep them for future viewing in a gallery. I like having the choice of white or black backgrounds and the Achievements, for me. are always fun.
I think the simplicity of this new type of "puzzle" may make it a little boring at times. But I am willing to deal with that because the images are so stunning and varied. Probably, I would keep the play sessions short to avoid tedium. The music is quite nice, no scores to accomplish, just a nice mellow game that I found very enjoyable. It is suitable for all ages since it is easy to play and offers something for everyone in the vast collection of images.
Try the demo and maybe, like me, you'll find it to be a nice zen experience or different kind of puzzle fun to add to your collection.
I recommend this game!
A paranormal festival is held hostage by a mystery man demanding the truth!
Overall rating
5
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5
60 of 85 found this review helpful
Eternal Punishment. A Frightful Thought!
PostedNovember 12, 2020
HeavenBound7729
fromOcala, Florida
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
Lies always lead to consequences and this story is a good example. Rick certainly has his hands full this time as he tries to save Rachel and several others from a horrible fate.
I love this story, it is quite different than others in the series and the game is proving to be the best, in my opinion. The subject matter gives you something to really think about. A good break from the usual fare in Rick's cases.
I've played just 2-1/2 hrs so far and I find the game very entertaining, There's been nothing that I don't like. The excellent quality of the graphics enhances every colorful scene. I always take my time inspecting everything, so the graphics are important to me. The character art is top-notch as well which makes the game even more appealing.
There is a moderate number of HOPs and puzzles and that works for me because I always prefer more story, less fillers. I am a mega HOPs fan and find the scenes in this game unique and very creative. The quality of the HOPs makes up for the quantity, in this case. Even the puzzles are fun and some are designed in the fair/arcade style, making them different and more enjoyable.
Tasks and travel are not presenting any headaches. The collectibles include morphs, jigsaw pieces and statues, they are somewhat easy to spot, and there is a Secret Room. I like that the achievements are included, creating an additional little challenge. The game moves along quite easily and the challenge is average, choose the difficulty level from the 4 game modes. I like trying each one and in most games I usually find not much difference in difficulty, unless playing in Custom Mode.
I think this game is suitable for all, but the storyline might not appeal to younger players. It is an easy game (for me) and fun, no monstrous characters. no evil spirits. The atmosphere has a slight carnival feel to it and the story is interesting, no signs of fizzling out midway like many games do. As far as the CE is concerned, I would've waited for the SE on this one since the collectibles fell a little short, but the storyline hastened my decision to buy.
Try the demo and maybe you'll be inspired to continue on, attempting to save 4 liars, each with their own story, from a bleak destiny.
I recommend this game!
Solve nonograms and help the Robot Helper prevent the invasion of evil forces!
Overall rating
5
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5
22 of 23 found this review helpful
Welcome Back, Helper
PostedNovember 9, 2020
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
3
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5
Was thrilled to see a new Rainbow Mosaics today. I don't care that it missed Halloween, it doesn't spoil the fun, for me. This is a quality mosaics game that keeps me entertained for many hours with its 130 levels, and it always makes me smile.
I like Helper as a cute little added attraction, doing this and that is his function, but I do like when the story gives him more to do. The stories are just plain and simple. Good or flimsy, the plot doesn't matter all that much, the puzzles being the main attraction.
The images are always cute and very colorful, nice bright colors. I love the choices of tile styles and I try all of them throughout the game. It adds a little extra fun element. There are 2 game modes, Expert and Normal. I switch back and forth, sometimes the Expert mode is a bit too frustrating for me, lack of patience makes Normal mode a more fun choice.
I love all the features and the power-ups are very helpful when in Expert mode. The dog power-up is my favorite as they scamper across the puzzle to "help". The mini games are not at all challenging, but a nice little break from the mosaics. I really enjoy the Tetris style game and hope it continues to be a part of Rainbow Mosaics.
The graphics are always so sharp and beautiful and I appreciate that I never have any tech problems interfering with the fun. I own all the Rainbow Mosaics, all run smoothly on my PC. This is one of my 2 go-to nonogram games. I have purchased many, but Rainbow Mosaics is really my fave because I love all the images and colors and I can recognize the pics easily as they come together.
Hopefully, this is a continuing series with perhaps some new colors and imaginative themes that keep the fun and interest flowing. I appreciate Rainbow Mosaics for the relaxing, at the same time challenging, break from all the HOPAs that can become so tedious.
I recommend this game!
Pixel Art delivers a new set of colorful paint by number puzzles!
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 28 found this review helpful
A Few Changes Would Make It More Fun
PostedNovember 6, 2020
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
I own all the Pixel Art games and have enjoyed endless hours being an artist of sorts. It's so relaxing and I love watching the pixels change from ugly greys into beautiful, brightly colored images. The large pictures are my faves because of the extra depth and detail created with a wider variety of tones and shading.
Pixel Art 10 contains some really lovely pictures, but I really dislike the too-many simple and boring images that I would rather skip, which is what I do. We need more of the sophisticated and detailed art pieces that require a more extensive color palette and more time, to bring the image to life. For me, that special feeling of accomplishment matters.
I very much agree with another reviewer's great suggestion of the images morphing into realistic looking paintings. It is done in several jigsaw games I own and it's really a nice feature. Also, I wouldn't mind having a choice of cursor size and filling in the entire background on the more elaborate paintings.
I never experience any glitches in the Pixel Art games, the features are very useful. The zooming is one that I cannot do without. The background color isn't really an issue with me on the insignificant pics, but some color and maybe texture would enhance the beauty of the more elaborate ones.
These paint/color games are just a lot of fun for me. Even though I do a lot with books and pencils that are more gratifying, I appreciate the ease and enjoyment of the computer art. There are many available, but seems the Mac users get them first and PC users have to wait and wait and wait. When one finally arrives I break into a happy dance. Silly, right?!
Please, Big Fish, bring us more on a more regular basis. I own them all and won't hesitate to keep buying them. They, along with my HOPAs provide endless hours of feel-good time.
I recommend this game!
Can you bring magic back in time to save your home?
Overall rating
2
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5
20 of 30 found this review helpful
Ouch!
PostedNovember 5, 2020
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
2
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5
It pains me to keep the stars in my pocket on this one. Domini usually makes it easy to be generous. There were too many silly tasks, too much repetition of tasks and too little to hold my interest. I had to force myself to finish the demo. Very boring and tedious.
Domini has given us many stellar games, so this disappointing game was a big surprise. The graphics were excellent, the characters were interesting, but that's about it. The storyline was weak and this time around I have to say I think we need a new color palette. A change would be nice, in my opinion. There are lots of lovely non-neon colors out there. Can a person be purpled to death? lol
This game will appeal to many, and others are wondering what in the world happened here. I do own a few Enchanted Kingdom games that I really enjoyed. Definitely try the demo on this one, glad I did. Maybe you will find some fun that I missed while taking care of all those tasks.