geobabe1's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:142
- Reviews Submitted:20
- First Review:December 3, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 1, 2014
- Featured reviews0
Royal Envoy 3 Collector's Edition
Embark on an exciting expedition to crack the intriguing puzzles of the past, while developing new lands for the kingdom!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Pretty much the same as RE2
PostedJune 1, 2014
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, 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
This is a fun game, and I went ahead and bought it because I've enjoyed all the games in this series. However, this is basically a new set of Royal Envoy 2 levels, with not much new stuff introduced. if you're looking for something new and different, this is not it, but if you just enjoy the RE games and want some new levels, it's definitely enjoyable.
I recommend this game!
Demigods
Embark on an epic journey through the ancient world in this stunning time-management adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Took a while to get into
PostedMay 19, 2014
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Slow loading. How to play is not immediately obvious, and the instructions are not 100% clear, plus the level goals aren't revealed until after you start, so it's hard to plan a strategy and I had to restart levels a bunch of times. It took me about 30 levels before I realized that getting 3 stars is not just dependent on how quickly you finish, like most TM games, but also for things like collecting sheep. After a while I noticed a lot of the level graphics are blatantly lifted from the Island Tribe games--not necessarily a downgrade, just a funny thing I noticed. Also, while this doesn't have anything to do with the game play, but I found the illustrations of the extremely busty woman and super-muscled guys annoying--this kind of game doesn't need to be sexed up. Fun game, but I'd recommend some of the other TM series games before this one.
Cubis Creatures
Cubis is a match-3 game unlike any other!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Cute but kind of limited
PostedDecember 5, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
The boards on this were really similar--in some cases, I think identical--to Cubis Gold 2 from a few years ago. I found the response to the controls a little slow, and was disappointed that it only has one game mode. It's cute, but I would recommend CG2 over this game.
Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown Collector's Edition
King or Swindler? Who will be the new ruler of the Kingdom?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
More like a continuation of RE2 than a new game
PostedSeptember 10, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
5
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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
There are a few new things thrown in, but most of the artwork and scenes are the same as Royal Envoy 2. I do find the level of challenge to be a bit less than the previous games--on the first play-through, I've gotten 3 stars on the first try on almost all of the levels, where the others made me try a lot of them several times before getting there. If you're expecting something different from the previous games, you might be disappointed, but I think this is still a fun game.
I recommend this game!
League of Mermaids
League of Mermaids combines Match-3 gameplay with realistic physics puzzles.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Free...sort of.
PostedAugust 20, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Storyline
3
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5
This is a pretty fun jar-of-marbles type game, but the problem is you have to either pay for upgrades, or play a whole bunch of extra "zen" levels to earn enough coins to get to the next chapter. Now, the playing extra levels for coins wouldn't be too bad, except that you only earn one coin per zen level, to a maximum of 10 per day, and need 50 for the first level up, 100 for the next...you begin to see the problem. That's way too much work for a free game.
I don't recommend this game.
Druid Kingdom
Travel through the mysterious lands of the Druids in this new hit game from the creators of the groundbreaking My Kingdom for the Princess series!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Much better with the update
PostedJuly 10, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
At first the game was ridiculously challenging, with it nearly impossible to get gold on even the lowest levels, but the developers have now added a relaxed mode that makes the game much more enjoyable. It's not terribly different from the My Kingdom for the Princess or Island Tribe series, you gather materials to build roads, buildings, etc. You get diamonds for finishing levels that you can use to buy power-ups and upgrades. There are still dialogue pop-ups that take up too much of the screen and you can't get rid of, but otherwise this is an enjoyable TM game.
I recommend this game!
Aquascapes
Explore the incredible underwater hidden object world of Aquascapes.
Overall rating
4
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5
Fun game for kids and adults
PostedMay 28, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I bought this game for my kids to play, as the challenge level is not too high, but found that I also really enjoy playing it. You do hidden-object levels to earn coins and shells to buy fish and upgrades for your aquarium. You also earn stars to level up by buying upgrades and by feeding the fish and cleaning the tank when it gets dirty. Fun and relaxing.
I recommend this game!
Cursed House 2
Defeat the King of Demons and find a way to get out the Cursed House once again, banishing evil spirits, ghosts and demons from the house!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Great Spooky Match 3
PostedApril 29, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
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
You clear boards in order to make your way through the house, several for each room. The variety is great--you're putting out fires, destroying creatures, unlocking locks, blocking demons, etc., a different method for each room. Some of the sound effects bothered me a little bit--some of the demons look like bugs and make a yucky squishing sound when they move, but you can just turn it down. It quickly got a little too challenging for me in timed mode, but you can switch to relax without having to restart the game, which is very appreciated.
I recommend this game!
The Mirror Mysteries: Forgotten Kingdoms
The highly anticipated follow-up to the smash hit Mirror Mysteries is finally here! The mirror is back—can you extinguish his power for good?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Good game, but VERY short.
PostedMarch 14, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, 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
Storyline
3
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5
I would have given this 4 stars, but for the length of the game. I like the style of play, with gathering pieces of needed items, rather than just random items from a junkpile. But I finished the game, and said, "That's it?" It's very short, so I would only recommend buying it as a daily deal or with a discount coupon.
I don't recommend this game.
Royal Envoy 2 Collector's Edition
The King turns once more to you, his trusted city planner, to save the faraway land of Middleshire in Royal Envoy 2!
Overall rating
5
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5
Excellent TM game!
PostedJanuary 29, 2013
geobabe1
fromNJ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, 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
5
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5
You build houses and other structures, collect resources, and meet challenges. You sometimes have to collect money to pay off a pirate, or food for the Glutton, build bridges, or a rum factory, or run a snowball tournament... I really like the variety of challenges--and after you finish all the levels, you have a large number of bonus levels to do in this collector's edition. My only complaint is you have to be sure to pick up the money/food/wood yourself or it disappears, but that actually adds to the level of challenge a bit. I think this is a top-notch game.
I recommend this game!