grandmacathy's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:498
- Reviews Submitted:81
- First Review:January 29, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 3, 2025
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The Alley Strikes Back
Renegade Bowling Pins are on the loose! Smash groups of pins with super-powered bowling balls in this fast-paced arcade game!
Overall rating
1
/
5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Don't bother
PostedApril 15, 2015
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I like most games. Game playing, to me, involves engaging my mind ( and occ. my ability to quickly move around the game board) to achieve the goal. This game has none of the parts I look for in a game. There is pretty much no control over what pins the ball hits, tho you can position the ball in 3 different locations behind the foul line. Each colored ball can only knock down pins of its own color, and you have no control over which color ball you have to use at any point in the game. So, if there is a red pin in the midst of many white pins and you have only red balls up, there is no way you can knock the red pin down because the red ball will not have any effect on the white pins, not even to move them out of the way. I got a few strikes but I couldn't tell you how that happened. So the gist of the game is you release the ball and hope to knock down the pins you need for each level. It became very boring very quickly. Kids who are just learning how to play computer games wouldn't even like it! Graphics are minimal. There is so much more that could have been done in design of this game, and it looks like the developers just threw something together and hoped it would fly. I couldn't even finish the free demo. If the game was free, I would have to pass it by. I wouldn't waste the disk storage space.
I don't recommend this game.
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 2
Pinecreek Hills just keeps getting better! Help the Rangers find lost objects, clean up the park and spot the wildlife.
Overall rating
4
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Fun HO game
PostedApril 14, 2015
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I like to have some games that require me to engage my brain but not have to strain it. This game is one of those kind of games. The HO scenes need searching but not to the point where I'm squinting or trying to imagine what a specific object COULD look like. i enjoy the little matching and memory scenes between the larger game ones. The graphics are not as sophisticated as some other games but that is the charm of this one. I would say 'buy it' to anyone.
I recommend this game!
Build-a-lot: Fairy Tales
Travel across meadows and journey into a dark forest. Work quickly to build properties, earn gold and protect the town from fire-breathing dragons in Build-a-lot Fairy Tales.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Another winner! Best Build-a-Lot so far.
PostedSeptember 9, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I love the Build-a-Lot games, and this one is no exception. I especially love the fairy tale aspect. Building sweet little homes for the forest creatures is wonderful, and the dragon burning down the buildings is just plain cute. The part that I really enjoy is the butterflies. When you finish a level, a plethora of multicolored butterflies come pouring down the screen. How delightful!!! Needless to say, the graphics are great and the game is as addicting as its predecessors. Another winner for Big Fish!
I recommend this game!
Build-a-Lot: Mysteries
Get ready for some spine-tingling fun as you work with eccentric members of the Graves Family to build, buy and flip houses.
Overall rating
5
/
5
Love this game!!
PostedSeptember 8, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
This is the first build-a-lot game that I have played, and I am hooked! I usually go for the Hidden Object games, but sometimes there are just too many dark ones. I occ. need a little light. So I try other types of games, and this one is a winner! The story line is good, and the graphics are great. I am addicted to trying to beat the time. I turn on the computer so I can do the necessary life things and find that I am hurrying through my emails (if I read them at all!) just so I can go back and build houses. I will have to get another one of these games so I have a little variety. Thanks Big Fish!
I recommend this game!
Steve The Sheriff
Help Steve the sheriff recover Neptuneville's missing treasures in this thrilling Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
Cute and fun!!
PostedAugust 27, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I love Steve the Sheriff! The cartoon characters are cute, and the game is plain fun. No dark story or haunting music. Nice change in the Hidden Object game genre. Some of the objects are a little hard to find, but the hint refills quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed this game!!
Gardenscapes
Create the perfect garden! Comb the rooms of a mansion for hidden items and restore a once stunning garden to its former glory!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Wonderful game!!
PostedApril 6, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I love the Hidden Object games, but some of them are too dark. This game is so light and fun that I keep coming back as different players, just so I can play again! The graphics are cute, and the characters humorous.
I recommend this game!
The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire
Defeat the forces of darkness and defend Emerland by uniting the races of the world against the evil sorcerer, Sat, in this magical card game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fun and different way to play Solitaire!
PostedMarch 30, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I love to play Solitaire and esp. this type. The story and graphics make playing this so much fun! And the different hidden object portions add just the right touch. Good choice, Big Fish!!
I recommend this game!
Patchworkz™
Patchworkz is a relaxing jigsaw-puzzle game with competitive elements.
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Very fun and relaxing!!
PostedJanuary 14, 2013
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I love this game! I knew I would buy it after a few puzzles. I am a Hidden Object game fan, but occasionally like to play another type of game. Patchworkz stimulates my mind with a slower-paced game that involves placing pieces back into a picture. The pictures are colorful, and a variety of designs. Fever Mode is unique, requiring completion of the puzzles in a certain amount of time but you get more time by being correct in placing the puzzle pieces.
I recommend this game!
Mysteriez
Try your hand at fine art in Mysteriez, an incredible Hidden Object game! Master the gameplay and progress through the levels.
Overall rating
2
/
5
0 of 3 found this review helpful
Not worth buying the full version
PostedOctober 17, 2012
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Numbers are hard to distinguish at first, then easy to memorize once the locations are shown at the end of each screen. I only played the demo version and played each of the screens 3 or 4 times. So now I know where all the numbers are, and there's no reason for me to play the game any longer. May be good for someone who wants to improve a failing memory. Then the very limited screens and no change in the number locations would be a challenge.
I don't recommend this game.
Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light
Help Katrina and her brother Roger find the missing Professor Fobros! Go on an exciting adventure around the world!
Overall rating
4
/
5
15 of 19 found this review helpful
Liked it
PostedMay 27, 2012
grandmacathy
fromLaguna Hills, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
It was challenging enough for a HO game for me. I needed the hints so it was nice to have the hint refill so quickly. The graphics are not as spectacular as other HO games, but not as bad as others.
I recommend this game!