neiljennie's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:2,579
- Reviews Submitted:32
- First Review:January 21, 2012
- Most Recent Review:September 6, 2016
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A UFO is rumored to have landed in the small town of Tundel and the mayor is trying to conceal it. Run your own journalistic investigation and learn the truth behind the event!
Overall rating
5
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5
282 of 297 found this review helpful
You'd be foolish not to....
PostedJune 21, 2012
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
You have to try this one to really appreciate it. There are so many things about this game that should have turned me off but somehow they didn't. This is something completely different, a completely non linear game with so many different ways to go. You arrive in a town with the task of finding the mayor to get him to confess about recent UFO activity, you aren't really given any instructions, you just wander around going to different places and meeting different people. This should put you off but somehow doesn't. The people you meet are all straight out of the asylum (lots of them sound like flies buzzing when they talk) and all have different tasks for you to complete for them. You earn money for completed tasks to buy items for other tasks. The map is huge and it's easy to get lost but there is a marker to help, getting lost is not really a problem though as there's usually another strange resident waiting round the corner with something for you to do. Graphics are cartoony but clear, controls are responsive and the musics ok. The humour is sometimes a bit childish but even I laughed in places. One hour is not enough to get to grips with this one - this is a must buy for me. No good for those of you who don't like moving around much and who like precise hints and tips, but I loved it!
I recommend this game!
After Shaban's sheep are stolen by thieves, he sets off on an epic adventure to get back what belongs to him. Help Shaban on his journey in this intriguing hidden object adventure game!
Overall rating
1
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5
39 of 100 found this review helpful
?????????
PostedJune 19, 2012
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
With no instructions (except a page telling you what different icons meant) no guide and no hint button, I couldn't get out of the first room. I could look at a picture which gave me a dream image of someone unplugging the light or look under the table to get a dream image of cursing symbols. I could pick up a knapsack. I couldn't seem to do anything else though and I gave up after 10 minutes of sheer frustration. The graphics were lovely (although the main character is a little Tim Burtonish and creepy) and even the music was bearable. What a shame I couldn't understand it - maybe it's just me having a stupid day, I would suggest you try yourself because it looked as though it might be a good game. If you get past the first room, post the answer on here please and i'll have another go!
I hesitantly recommend this one as you may have more luck than me figuring it out and I think it might be worth it.
I hesitantly recommend this one as you may have more luck than me figuring it out and I think it might be worth it.
I recommend this game!
Explore the Emerald Isles, make bold combos, and solve clever puzzles as you dive undersea to seek fabulous treasure!
Overall rating
1
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5
18 of 24 found this review helpful
Take your kids to work day!
PostedMay 9, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I think the developers must have been taking part in the take your kids to work day and let them take over the office. God awful gameplay, you can only shoot bubbles straight up allowing no rebound shots. The power ups are rubbish as well and didn't make me want to play on. The graphics leave a lot to be desired (not normally an issue on bubble shooters but because the gampley was so bad the graphics needed to be a 1000% better just to keep your interest) I can't believe someone got paid to make this rubbish, my dog could do better. Not even worth trying - trust me.
I don't recommend this game.
Welcome back to the Cooking Academy! This time you'll be writing your own cookbook!
Overall rating
4
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5
98 of 110 found this review helpful
Chop, peel, slice and boil.
PostedMay 2, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
If you've played cooking mama, then this is exactly the same. You have to create dishes by chopping, peeling, slicing, boiling etc by following on screen instructions. A good degree of mouse control is essential in this game as you have to follow the outlines shown to chop or click and drag over a shape to peel. There are lots of different actions to perform and you are rated at each stage of cooking in order to give your dish an overall score (you can redo parts if you're not happy with your score). Because the tasks are so varied you will not get bored and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow making this a game for all ages...who knows you may even pick up some cookery tips! The graphics are very nice and clear but the music is somewhat annoying (turn it down is my advice)
I recommend this game!
Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover™
Welcome back to Gardenscapes! Turn the hall into a masterpiece!
Overall rating
5
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5
697 of 843 found this review helpful
Just as good as the first Gardenscapes
PostedMay 2, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
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5
If you loved the first Gardenscapes, you will love this one. The gameplay is the same but this time you are doing up the inside of the house rather than the garden (maybe Austin ought to invest in a cleaner though, theres far too much junk in his rooms lol) You have to find and sell objects from rooms to make money to invest in improvements (there are three choices for every area you improve e.g. three carpets to choose from etc) You can choose from timed mode or relaxed mode. I went for timed and the timer doesn't run too fast. You can find different kinds of hint to use, question marks, camera and thermometer, each of which helps you in a different way. The graphics are stunning and the musics quite nice. All in all, this one is a keeper!
I recommend this game!
Help the garden-inhabiting plants defend against hordes of insects trying to demolish the garden!
Overall rating
5
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5
113 of 124 found this review helpful
Panic in the garden.
PostedMay 1, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Free hour was up too soon for me. You need to think tactically on this one and put your plants in places where they cover the maximum amount of path. Your strawberries produce cash which you can use to buy new plants or upgrade existing ones. I could have carried on playing this for hours. It's basically the same as other garden panic games but just as enjoyable (and frustrating) Enjoy!!
I recommend this game!
Brainville
Train your brain by helping the colorful townsfolk of Brainville in a variety of mind-building challenges. Watch the town flourish as you sharpen your mind!
Overall rating
3
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5
39 of 42 found this review helpful
Braintraining!
PostedMay 1, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Brain training with cartoon characters and set in a town. Not a lot I can say about this one, you can take a test in the brain centre when you first start in Memory, Perception, Language and Maths. When you get your score you are directed to those areas you need to improve on (supermarket for memory etc) to replay the games and practise. It's not my favourite brain training game as I wasn't keen on the actual tasks and didn't really find them much fun. I did like the cartoony graphics and the music was like elevator music (annoying after about a minute). I didn't give it the full hour as I had had enough after the test and a couple of training sessions. If you're really into this kind of thing you might last a bit longer.
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy a fun and fast paced action-puzzler with a fresh approach to restaurant management in Dead Hungry Diner, an exciting Time Management game!
Overall rating
2
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5
69 of 118 found this review helpful
Throwback diner dash
PostedApril 30, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Yuk, the graphics on this one take me back to the very first diner dash games (in fact I think they're worse) The gameplay is exactly the same as diner dash but with different scenery and characters. If you're a die hard TM fan you might enjoy this one for about ten minutes (only because there's not much else around) I couldn't be bothered to do more than two levels so maybe it gets better but two levels was enough to tell me I've seen all this before and done so much better. I think i'll reintstall one of my older games instead. Come on developers, we don't see enough innovation in the TM department and I feel like we're going back in time!
I don't recommend this game.
Help Scarlet Frost outwit evil itself in a dark and mysterious theatre to save an innocent girl’s soul from the most sinister of perils.
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 43 found this review helpful
Led by the hand...literally
PostedApril 29, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Nice graphics and visuals but far too many cutscenes for me, you could skip some of them but not all and for the half an hour I was playing, at least ten minutes was unskippable cutscenes. You can choose from casual or advanced player and I chose casual for my trial. Big mistake, you are literally led by the hand and told what to do which takes all the fun out of it for me. The storyline failed to grab me (I got bored) and the puzzles were easy and boring. I could retry in advancedand see if this is an improvement but somehow I don't thinkI will, I have paint to watch drying.
I don't recommend this game.
Face your fears and unravel the mystery of the abandoned asylum!
Overall rating
3
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5
31 of 47 found this review helpful
Could have been so good....
PostedApril 28, 2012
neiljennie
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
The opening scene was fantastic and certainly got me intrigued. When the game proper started up I thought I was on to a winner, beautiful graphics, music great...then I started a hidden object scene, I found everything showing on the list but it didn't close. A bit of frantic clicking and I realised the bottom bot of my screen wasn't showing so I can't see the entire list, I can't find an options menu too change the screen size or anything so unfortunately cannot play unless I click every object in the hopes it is on the list (sad to say I actually did this for two scenes) Shame 'cause I really wanted to play this one. On a lighter note, there is no penalty for frantic clicking lol. Hope it works for you, I suspect it is worth it!
I recommend this game!