nelliebj's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:545
- Reviews Submitted:62
- First Review:May 31, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 16, 2023
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Big City Adventure: Rio de Janeiro
Samba your way to the tropical paradise of Rio de Janiero! Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items and play fun mini-games along the way.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
LOVE this series!
PostedJune 15, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Mystika 2: The Sanctuary
(46)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
Another Big City Adventure! I've been waiting for another to come out. Bought it without even bothering with the demo...I knew I would love it and I do. Finding some of the objects a little more difficult to find but that's part of the challenge. Or maybe my eyes are getting older! Hope the developers don't wait as long to issue the next one...those eyes aren't getting any younger!
Get the other Big City Adventures too! They really are worth it for any HOG lover.
I recommend this game!
Mystika 2: The Sanctuary
The village of Lumina is in trouble! Defeat your challengers with the help of powerful spells, and find treasures in more than 10 hidden object scenes.
Overall rating
4
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5
A good easy going game
PostedMay 25, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
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
Storyline
4
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5
I like a nice, easy M3 game that also has HOG thrown in. And an opportunity to improve a garden or town, or build a new one. It gives you something to do other than just straight M3. This is a fairly easy game. I noticed, they did get more difficult until about level 35 when they seemed to go back to the beginning with really easy puzzles. On level 40, I had a bit of a problem in that it kept telling me I had no moves left when I could see about 4 but...it made me start the level over. Twice. Not nice. But, I move onward.
It's a good game. Not too difficult (esp. untimed).
I recommend this game!
Jewel Legends: Atlantis
Discover the secret, erect magnificent buildings and restore Atlantis to its former glory!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Another Jewel Legend!
PostedMay 17, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Tales of the Orient: The Rising Sun
(35)Fun Factor
4
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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
I only played half of the demo and bought the game. I already have Tree of Life and enjoyed that. Even though the developers really like to make you work hard!! I love building cities/buildings during an M3 game but you sure have to work hard to earn enough gold to get to each building. And the upgrades! But it's lots of fun, easy going (in the untimed method) and a game you can play an hour or so, go back to it later and still enjoy every minute.
It's not as easy as one might think. Lots of chained up squares to get through. And it gets more difficult as you go on. Worth every minute!
Definitely recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Atlantic Quest 2: The New Adventures
Dive into a fantastic underwater match-3 adventure and become the Savior of the Seven Seas!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 25 found this review helpful
Yay! Another Atlantic Quest
PostedMarch 4, 2014
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
Like the first, an amazing M3 game with lots of challenge and frustrations. Loved it on trial and immediately purchased. Excellent!!
I recommend this game!
Chronicles of Albian: The Magic Convention
The Fairy Godmother, Gwendolyn, needs you to repair and upgrade Albian Castle for the Convention of Magic Masters!
Overall rating
4
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5
My poor old eyes
PostedFebruary 9, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I had to give this four stars even though I've had a hard time with part of it. The objects are very small and often put over something the same colour which makes them difficult to find. And the names used for some of the items are not what I would have called them (foreign developer?) ie: an ink stamp was actually a blotter. A gas lamp was actually a blow torch. I have to use at least one hint in every scene mostly because I just can't see the items.
But the story line is great and the graphics are lovely. It's from the same folks as the Farmington games which is what attracted me in the first place. And I like building things!
Lots of fun.
I recommend this game!
Undiscovered
A hidden-object, adventure, building and matching game set on a mysterious Island chain!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Killer Vines
PostedJanuary 30, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Cursed House 2
(45)Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I bought this game because the demo was great. You get to build a little but very slowly. The first two chapters were good, pretty basic M3 and a little HOG. The bugs in the second chapter were a nuisance but you could get rid of them. Then I got to chapter 3 with the vines. And it goes on interminably. It took me almost an hour to finish just one level because the vines grew back as quickly as you could get rid of them and if there were no matches, you end up back at the top of the board making useless matches only to find you can't past the vines again.
I bought the game because the first reviews were really good. Glad it didn't cost very much because I doubt very much I'll ever finish playing this.
Waste of money.
I don't recommend this game.
Mahjong Gold
Travel around the world to distant lands on a magical Mahjong sea voyage!
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Ho Hum
PostedJanuary 27, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Cursed House 2
(45)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Very straightforward mahjong. Got boring after about the first 5 boards.
I don't recommend this game.
Heartwild Solitaire
An enchanting solitaire game that will reveal the fate of an unlikely heroine with an indomitable will to survive.
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
What fun!
PostedJanuary 2, 2014
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Cursed House 2
(45)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
If you like the Jewel Quest Solitaire games you'll like this one. Very similar to JQS I and II. Simple card matching but not always easy. And a couple of "challenge" games thrown in. All a good way to pass some time. Really nice graphics and the music is ok too (I don't usually turn the music on but this one was good and not too repetitive).
I recommend this game!
Farmington Tales 2: Winter Crop
Explore snowy Dahlia Farms in this unique hidden object/farming sim hybrid! Build greenhouses and keep the farm going throughout the winter.
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 72 found this review helpful
Yay, another Farmington Tales
PostedDecember 17, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Cursed House 2
(45)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
I didn't even bother with the trial, just bought it sight unseen. And I am not disappointed. Same scenes as the original, with the same requirements but really, that's what I wanted. The first one was so great, it couldn't help but be just as great. The mini games are ok. I don't like all of them but you can skip. You lose a little money for skipping but in the end, it's worth it if you don't want to spend time on game you don't enjoy. Some are good.
I like that it is untimed and that you have a few "quests". The developers of this game have done a good job. Items are easy to find, if looking, hints are quickly refilled and it's just so much fun.
Love this game.
I recommend this game!
Christmas Wonderland 4
It's Bill and Mary's best Christmas ever! Be part of the famous town parade and visit Santa's amazing North Pole workshops.
Overall rating
5
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5
76 of 85 found this review helpful
Another Christmas bonus!
PostedDecember 13, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Cursed House 2
(45)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have all of these Christmas Wonderland games. The items are not easy to find and there are other things you have to find along the way. ie: the nativity scene items which are very small and they don't tell you how many there are. You find out at the end how many you missed. And the gifts which are in silhouette but easier to find. My only complaint is when you have to colour in the Christmas tree (paint by number). I was left with a pink crayon and where I was supposed to use it wasn't numbered so I had no idea. Skipped it in the end and that's how I found out where it was supposed to go. Timed or untimed and you can skip puzzles though most are fun.
I recommend this game!