jellyfishjo's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:19
- Reviews Submitted:3
- First Review:November 29, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2013
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jellyfishjo's Review History
Lost Head
Life is hard when your noggin won't stay sewn to your shoulders. Just ask Franken-Stitch! Help him reclaim his glorious dome in this physics-based puzzler!
Overall rating
2
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5
Cute but not enough info/options for skill levels: Play Demo before buying!
PostedDecember 5, 2013
jellyfishjo
fromBend, Oregon
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Cartoony fun physics game of getting Frankenstein's head to roll to him, but no options to set a difficulty level or avoid a very unforgiving timer and they won't let you up to the next level until you have gotten at least 2 or maybe 3 stars in each games. (Not sure as to the actual requirements, because there are NO INSTRUCTIONS.)
After several tries, I got either two or three (out of 3) stars in each game on level 1, except one which I could not get more than 1 star - even though I thought I played it as fast as possible - and the game would not let me progress to the next level.)
There was no way I was ever gonna get past the first level as it was too stressful trying to keep replaying a level til I got it right; you have to be a really fast thinker and even faster on the keyboard. Maybe not having a mouse for my laptop was the handicap there, I don't know.
Even though I love physics challenges I will NOT be buying this game. It was fun through the first level but since I could not advance to the next level, I got tired to re-playing level one with no luck.
After several tries, I got either two or three (out of 3) stars in each game on level 1, except one which I could not get more than 1 star - even though I thought I played it as fast as possible - and the game would not let me progress to the next level.)
There was no way I was ever gonna get past the first level as it was too stressful trying to keep replaying a level til I got it right; you have to be a really fast thinker and even faster on the keyboard. Maybe not having a mouse for my laptop was the handicap there, I don't know.
Even though I love physics challenges I will NOT be buying this game. It was fun through the first level but since I could not advance to the next level, I got tired to re-playing level one with no luck.
I don't recommend this game.
Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse
Help Kate save her friend and find a mysterious briefcase! Travel across the world in Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse!
Overall rating
4
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5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
Good adventure with lots of puzzles!
PostedDecember 4, 2011
jellyfishjo
fromBend, Oregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Drawn™: Trail of Shadows
(165)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
3d art with animated scenes to play out the story. Due to this style of art, there are uncluttered/simplistic backgrounds, but regardless, I bought it as I found it an interesting adventure which was captivating enough that I just had to play all the way through. I was pleased to find NO H.O. scenes but there are many individual Items scattered around every room that you need to find to use in order to move forward, and most of them require you moving things out of the way so that made it more interesting too. Hint meter could be added to by finding extra items in the scenes. A LOT of puzzles with good variety of style and varying levels of challenge. Game ends 'to be cont'd" but had a complete finish in itself so not really necessary to purchase the sequel, although I will because I enjoyed this game so much.
I recommend this game!
Youda Mystery: The Stanwick Legacy
Uncover your grandfather’s secret in Youda Mystery: The Stanwick Legacy, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Interesting but won't buy until a walkthru is made
PostedNovember 29, 2011
jellyfishjo
fromBend, Oregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff
(93)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Pros: The art was well done, the story intriguing, the HO scenes were good, the map was helpful showing you where you had to still do things.
Cons: The hint button was only helpful for the HO scenes; it did not help you solving puzzles (and there were no instructions for the puzzles), nor did the hint show you what to do once it showed you the next place to go. So far the puzzles were very easy until I got stuck on one (rotate blocks to find out the elevator code) as I had no idea what was expected and could not proceed any further in the game (and my free one-hour trial ran out ended then as well.)
Overall: I will buy this game but will probably wait until someone makes a blog walk-thru, and maybe wait until a sale as well (I own 266 Big Fish games so now I am getting a little more picky as to what I buy for full price!)
Cons: The hint button was only helpful for the HO scenes; it did not help you solving puzzles (and there were no instructions for the puzzles), nor did the hint show you what to do once it showed you the next place to go. So far the puzzles were very easy until I got stuck on one (rotate blocks to find out the elevator code) as I had no idea what was expected and could not proceed any further in the game (and my free one-hour trial ran out ended then as well.)
Overall: I will buy this game but will probably wait until someone makes a blog walk-thru, and maybe wait until a sale as well (I own 266 Big Fish games so now I am getting a little more picky as to what I buy for full price!)
I recommend this game!