MrsBen's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.8
- Helpful Votes:2,047
- Reviews Submitted:110
- First Review:November 27, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 1, 2022
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In the latest 1001 Jigsaw World Tour, take a fantastic tour of various castles and palaces across the world while completing exciting jigsaw puzzles!
Overall rating
4
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5
38 of 42 found this review helpful
THEY LEFT THE LINES IN THE PICTURES AGAIN!! :(
PostedSeptember 16, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
These puzzles have some gorgeous pictures in them, but, after I put a pretty puzzle together, I like to admire the picture as if it was a painting. I DO NOT like it when the lines around the puzzle pieces are left and the picture quickly disappears. Also, the music is the same that we always hear. If you don't mind the lines left in the finished product and the same music, "Castles and Palaces" is full of really quality photos. I usually play my favorite classical music while I assemble puzzles, so that's a good fix, and I only took off one star for the lines left and the picture going 'poof' before I can take it all in. Give it a try, for sure!
I recommend this game!
Venture beyond the kingdom and solve the riddle of an ancient pirate map in this exciting time management game!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 22 found this review helpful
WONDERFULLY CUTE GRAPHICS AND RELAXED GAMEPLAY!
PostedSeptember 12, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
The graphics in this game are really good, clear and well done. In the introductory cut scene, you see King Archibald perusing a map in his crown, royal robe and his boxers. The detail is so clear, you can see his sparse little chest hair. Very cute characters!! The gameplay is smooth and the game is great in relaxed mode. You can speed your little men up a bit now and then, if you like. All the buildings are recognizable for what they produce, as are the items they produce. Your goals are quite clear! Kick back in your little corner of the world-wide BFG pond and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Face the fears in Sebastian's Cinema of Horrors!
Overall rating
5
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5
30 of 45 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT GAME QUALITY, GRAPHICS AND EERIENESS!
PostedSeptember 8, 2018
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 am really enjoying this game and stopped only long enough to purchase it! Domini Devs should be really proud of this one!! I love the mood of it and the way the puzzles are presented. Some are very unique and very well done. I've just begun what I know is going to be a splendid and unusual adventure!!
I recommend this game!
The next installment of World's Greatest Cities Mosaics is here with more colorful nonogram puzzles set in the greatest cities in the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
22 of 25 found this review helpful
WELL THAT'S DIFFERENT!!! NO MORE COUNTING!
PostedSeptember 7, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
This game not only has some beautiful new pictures for us, but when you place your cursor on the board, it tells you how many spaces are there...VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY!!! I think I'm going to like it, although I was pretty good at eye-balling it, by now. It only shows how many empty spaces there are and doesn't take into consideration you may have already inserted one or more of the color you're preparing to add. YOU will have to take note of that. I love these games and hope you will give this latest one a try and see how much you like the cursor doing the counting for you!! Takes the pressure off us fishies! ;)
I recommend this game!
The elven queen and her husband face a new disaster and now must reclaim their crowns.
Overall rating
5
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5
14 of 19 found this review helpful
JUST PURCHASED MY 6TH "ELVEN LEGEND" GAME...BEST SO FAR!
PostedSeptember 1, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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 enjoy these "Elven Legend" games very much! Other reviewers have pretty much said it all and I agree...I love the little furry creatures, the pretty flowers and the shards of the Vistrage we are collecting. As usual, the scene gets pretty busy very early on. The storyline is excellent and the graphics are even better than ever. I appreciate the detail of the people, buildings and the creatures we encounter and everything is larger than many games of this genre. Kudos to the devs...well done!
I recommend this game!
Painting has never been easier in this relaxing paint by numbers game!
Overall rating
4
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5
23 of 25 found this review helpful
KNEW I LIKED IT WHEN I BEGAN THE BUTTERFLY!!
PostedAugust 27, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This game is a lot like Cross Stitch on FB, except when you click on a pixel in that game, you place yarn and the result is beautiful. In Pixel Art, you are painting, and the game offers many things to help when you get to the big pictures. Using the wheel on your mouse, you can zoom in and out, making the pixels the size you want. If you right-click and hold it, you can scoot the picture horizontally or vertically so you can work on different parts of the puzzle. Also, you can double-click and fill in a large area all at once. If you leave before completing a picture, your work is saved. I think this game is lots of fun, because I like to "produce" something with all my clicking and dragging. I truly hope these devs will come up with different textures for us to use on our art work in future games! This is a definite thumbs up for me!
I recommend this game!
Your brother’s invention has made contact with aliens. Help him defeat an intergalactic invasion before the Earth is destroyed.
Overall rating
5
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5
44 of 58 found this review helpful
VOICEOVERS PERFECT AND GRAPHICS MAKE YOU FEEL "INSIDE" THE GAME!
PostedAugust 25, 2018
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 am preparing to buy this game. Everything is so clear and realistic and the game is very fast paced. There is a lot going on and you will be in the middle of it all! I hope all you BFG gamers will give this a try. I don't usually enjoy sci-fi games, but this game is so well done, I can't resist! You will be astounded at the children as they move and talk...the very best realistic graphics I have ever seen, anywhere, except a movie with real people!!
I recommend this game!
The latest Travel Mosaics is here! Complete colorful nonogram puzzles and learn a lot of curious facts about Tokyo!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 27 found this review helpful
DEEE-LIGHTFUL!!
PostedAugust 21, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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 Have all the "Travel Mosaics" games and they just keep getting better!! The music is VERY nice, the game tiles are very bright and colorful and you can gain knowledge about Tokyo as you go. When devs have a series of games that keep improving, you know they are on their toes. At least give this game a try! This time, they even have an "easy" game mode in which you don't choose one color at a time...when you decide to place 8 tiles, for instance, you actually have 2 or more colors in those 8 tiles. As you work horizontally and vertically, you are creating the picture, using only the numbers. Some of you may enjoy that factor. I tried it, but prefer to select each color and switch back and forth between them. I think it's a keeper...already bought it!
I recommend this game!
Way to Go! A fun puzzle game with simple rules and surprising challenges.
Overall rating
5
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5
27 of 29 found this review helpful
"WAY TO GO" - EXCELLENT GAME - NEW CONCEPT - LOVE IT!!
PostedAugust 17, 2018
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game has 3 characters: Rob, Egg and Liz. Your job is to guide them to where they need to go to gather missing gems. Gameplay is NOT TIMED, starts simply and gets a bit more complicated with each level. First you need to determine which way Rob, Liz or Egg would go if left on their own on the trail and then you must figure out how to get them to their goal without falling into the dark hole. There are buttons with direction arrows at the top of the screen. You click on one with your mouse and drag it to a spot you think will guide them to the light. You can pause and change where you placed the buttons or restart the level anytime and as many times as you want. It is huge fun because there is no rush, you can pause and make changes and there are no penalties for mistakes or do overs. Because of the freedom you have, the graphics quality, lack of penalties, increasing challenge and 400 levels, this is a no brainer purchase for me! A great game to keep your gray matter from shrinking without stressing you to the max!! "Way To Go" developers!!!! Great job!
I recommend this game!
Embark on an epic adventure through medieval times and help protect a medieval village in this match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
84 of 91 found this review helpful
"STORM TALE" IS A PRETTY NIFTY LITTLE GAME!
PostedAugust 15, 2018
MrsBen
fromJoplin, MO USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
This game is a pretty basic M3 game, but the graphics are colorful and the gameplay is easy. You have a choice of 3 game difficulty levels and a choice of 2 levels of challenge in each, so most everyone can mold it to their own desires. As usual, I am starting with the casual mode so I can check out the features. I think I will ramp it up to middle difficulty level. The instructions can be ignored if you already understand the game, but you can listen to the history of the people you are helping. They've been nearly wiped out and need you to step up! Their story is short and and to the point. No misspelled words or unusual wordage, yet. It's a great little game and I really hope you will try it. Casual mode would be perfect for your children.
I recommend this game!