I play almost exclusively TM games. I have every game in this series and I have played and replayed all of them on both normal and expert level. I was so excited when I saw a new addition to the series. However, it seems a bit more challenging than any of the previous games. Its frustrating that it takes me so many times to get gold in the normal game mode that it isn't really fun. On a few levels I just gave up. I am one of those players that doesn't play the next level without getting gold. I don't play relaxed mode in TM games, as I don't see the point. So I am a bit disappointed that because either I can't quite get the rhythm or it is just too challenging on normal mode. Even more disappointing that there isn't a strategy guide to check.
Graphics are great. I would have given this a 5 stars if it were not for the challenging part.
The levels were not challenging - strategy was the same - (SPOILER)... build up food and wood at the beginning of the level and easily get three stars.