crypsynight's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:1,230
- Reviews Submitted:176
- First Review:January 9, 2012
- Most Recent Review:October 4, 2024
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Can you defeat the mysterious Blade Master?
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Not up to DD standard
PostedJune 23, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I normally like the Dark Dimension games, but this one just fell flat.
I should not have left it a couple days to write the review, as I can't even recall much of the game any more......says just how flat it was.
Was quite a short game that lacked both story line and challenge.
I'd likely recommend the SE version, but the limited extras in the CE are not worth the addition cost.
I should not have left it a couple days to write the review, as I can't even recall much of the game any more......says just how flat it was.
Was quite a short game that lacked both story line and challenge.
I'd likely recommend the SE version, but the limited extras in the CE are not worth the addition cost.
I don't recommend this game.
Not all fairy tales are just stories…
Overall rating
3
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Very bland game
PostedJune 23, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The Surface games have been very much a hit or miss.....and unfortunately this was a big miss for me.
I just found the game to be bland and boring.
There was one interactive hidden object that i remember, with all the rest being straight forward. No morphing items.
The puzzles were ridiculously easy, even on the hardest mode.
There were 12 collectibles hidden in the game, and a heap of flowers that didnt seem to do anything other than be collected.
The bonus chapter was more of the same.
Maybe recommend the SE version, but only if you are really bored.
I just found the game to be bland and boring.
There was one interactive hidden object that i remember, with all the rest being straight forward. No morphing items.
The puzzles were ridiculously easy, even on the hardest mode.
There were 12 collectibles hidden in the game, and a heap of flowers that didnt seem to do anything other than be collected.
The bonus chapter was more of the same.
Maybe recommend the SE version, but only if you are really bored.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save your uncle before it's too late?
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 16 found this review helpful
The Keeper of Antiques
PostedJune 14, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
What can i say.... The Revived Book is more of a revived story line. Not particularly original. But that is my only real grizzle about the game.
Great visuals, sound effects, and cut scenes.
The story flowed well.
There were bonus morphing objects, jigsaw pieces, and collectables to gather along the way. The map showed you if you had missed any.
Hidden objects were a slight let-down. No morphing objects, and not very interactive.
Puzzles varied in both type and difficulty but nothing very hard.
Game was an okay length.
Bonus chapter followed on from game and was the same calibre.
Recommend this game.
Great visuals, sound effects, and cut scenes.
The story flowed well.
There were bonus morphing objects, jigsaw pieces, and collectables to gather along the way. The map showed you if you had missed any.
Hidden objects were a slight let-down. No morphing objects, and not very interactive.
Puzzles varied in both type and difficulty but nothing very hard.
Game was an okay length.
Bonus chapter followed on from game and was the same calibre.
Recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Explore a fantastical world and save the King in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Thumbs up to this match 3
PostedJune 10, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed Runefall, but found it had a few minor shortfalls - but in this game they've all been cleaned up and polished.
A match 3 game, with extras including coins to help you buy power-ups.
3 main types of match 3 sets within the game, and each set of levels getting harder as you go along.
Kept me entertained on and off for weeks.
Definitely recommend this game.
A match 3 game, with extras including coins to help you buy power-ups.
3 main types of match 3 sets within the game, and each set of levels getting harder as you go along.
Kept me entertained on and off for weeks.
Definitely recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
What mysteries are hiding in your family's history?
Overall rating
3
/
5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
Already forgotten.......
PostedMay 29, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game was well made, and flowed nicely.
Good graphics and voice-overs.
Hidden objects had variety, and puzzles were mostly very easy.
You had morphing objects, cards, and puzzle pieces to collect along the way.
All the ingredients required for a great game.
Except it wasn't.
I just found it to be utterly boring.
The story line was very basic and minimal. And not in the slightest bit captivating.
The game play had nothing new and exciting to offer.
Whilst i can recommend the quality of the game, i cant recommend it as enjoyable. Maybe on a SE with a coupon, but that is all.
Good graphics and voice-overs.
Hidden objects had variety, and puzzles were mostly very easy.
You had morphing objects, cards, and puzzle pieces to collect along the way.
All the ingredients required for a great game.
Except it wasn't.
I just found it to be utterly boring.
The story line was very basic and minimal. And not in the slightest bit captivating.
The game play had nothing new and exciting to offer.
Whilst i can recommend the quality of the game, i cant recommend it as enjoyable. Maybe on a SE with a coupon, but that is all.
I don't recommend this game.
The real Bloody Stanley was caught, or so they thought...
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
Another quality Grim Facade
PostedMay 29, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The Grim Facade games all seem to have that extra something that 'makes' a game.
This particular game i found had a rather disjointed and confusing story line. I'm still not entirely sure who it was that dun-it, or why. But that didnt make the game any less enjoyable, which is a rare quality.
The game itself was very easy to play, and bordered on being too easy, but no more or less than any other game.
The only thing i did not like about this game - which seems to be the norm for this dev, is that if you miss a collectible you cant go back to find it once the game has ended.
Certainly one of the better games i've played this year.
And one i highly recommend.
This particular game i found had a rather disjointed and confusing story line. I'm still not entirely sure who it was that dun-it, or why. But that didnt make the game any less enjoyable, which is a rare quality.
The game itself was very easy to play, and bordered on being too easy, but no more or less than any other game.
The only thing i did not like about this game - which seems to be the norm for this dev, is that if you miss a collectible you cant go back to find it once the game has ended.
Certainly one of the better games i've played this year.
And one i highly recommend.
I recommend this game!
It's up to you to rescue your friend and discover what the dark forces are after!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 10 found this review helpful
Dragon enjoyment
PostedMay 23, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Probably the best game i have played so far this year.
Excellent sound, graphics and cut-scenes.
Hidden object games alternated between standard, shadow and fully interactive. Mostly very easy. Only slight problem was the words where quite hard to read.
Puzzle games were relatively easy. Some involved a little bit more thought than simple clicking.
There were bonus eggs and morphing objects to collect along the way. However there were no morphing objects in hidden object games alas. Only disappointing thing was not being able to go back and find any that you missed once you completed game.
Story flowed well. Bonus content followed on after main game, and was the same high standard.
Definitely recommend this game.
Excellent sound, graphics and cut-scenes.
Hidden object games alternated between standard, shadow and fully interactive. Mostly very easy. Only slight problem was the words where quite hard to read.
Puzzle games were relatively easy. Some involved a little bit more thought than simple clicking.
There were bonus eggs and morphing objects to collect along the way. However there were no morphing objects in hidden object games alas. Only disappointing thing was not being able to go back and find any that you missed once you completed game.
Story flowed well. Bonus content followed on after main game, and was the same high standard.
Definitely recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
You've just come of age! What should be a joyous occasion quickly takes a dark turn as you're pulled into the World of Shadow.
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Lovely graphics but no depth.
PostedApril 11, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed playing this game, and it flowed well....mostly.
However, their too many shortfalls for a CE game
The game was not particularly long, and the same with the bonus chapter.
You had 9 statues to collect through the game, and morphing objects, but no way of going back to find any morphing objects that you missed
There was no achievements to earn.
The hidden object games were interactive, but lacked challenge.
Bar one puzzle, which i could not get my head around, the rest were very easy and without challenge.
The story was of a shadow world and a prophesy about making it real. For the most part it flowed well, right until the end. Each 'foe' that you vanquished you chose to do so via light or dark magic.......but when the end came, instead of getting to chose which world to save, it just sort of stopped. Almost like the ending was rushed.
I would recommend this game, but dont bother with the CE, the short bonus chapter is not worth the extra price. Just get the SE version.
However, their too many shortfalls for a CE game
The game was not particularly long, and the same with the bonus chapter.
You had 9 statues to collect through the game, and morphing objects, but no way of going back to find any morphing objects that you missed
There was no achievements to earn.
The hidden object games were interactive, but lacked challenge.
Bar one puzzle, which i could not get my head around, the rest were very easy and without challenge.
The story was of a shadow world and a prophesy about making it real. For the most part it flowed well, right until the end. Each 'foe' that you vanquished you chose to do so via light or dark magic.......but when the end came, instead of getting to chose which world to save, it just sort of stopped. Almost like the ending was rushed.
I would recommend this game, but dont bother with the CE, the short bonus chapter is not worth the extra price. Just get the SE version.
I recommend this game!
Step into Noah's shoes and build the ark in this touching story of faith, family, and the future!
Overall rating
2
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5
17 of 24 found this review helpful
Plain boring
PostedMarch 23, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Sometimes i wonder if we are playing the same games.
Was glad to see a match 3 that others had left 5 stars for, we haven't had one in a while.
But when it came time to play, i was left rather disappointed.
It played smoothly, but was just plain dead boring.
Simple match three, without so much as a single bonus for earning a 5 match or bigger.
I also found it to be very small and hard to see.
The grid wasn't that big, so why only take up a tiny space in the centre of the page, rather than the whole screen.
The music was bland and monotonous.
The dialogue was spoken in a slow monotone voice.
Really nothing i can think of that was remotely interesting about it.
In the bin it goes for me.
Was glad to see a match 3 that others had left 5 stars for, we haven't had one in a while.
But when it came time to play, i was left rather disappointed.
It played smoothly, but was just plain dead boring.
Simple match three, without so much as a single bonus for earning a 5 match or bigger.
I also found it to be very small and hard to see.
The grid wasn't that big, so why only take up a tiny space in the centre of the page, rather than the whole screen.
The music was bland and monotonous.
The dialogue was spoken in a slow monotone voice.
Really nothing i can think of that was remotely interesting about it.
In the bin it goes for me.
I don't recommend this game.
A thrilling gem-matching adventure awaits those who dare to explore the jungle of the Aztecs, where untold treasure lies hidden deep within an ancient temple!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Not as good as previous
PostedJanuary 5, 2016
crypsynight
fromWestern Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I loved the previous Montezuma, but felt this one fell short.
It was a lot easier than previously.
There was no need to go back and repeat a game to increase you score, once it was done that was it.
This game had you playing a slot machine to earn gold. I found this to be very boring and repetitive.
Game was still fun to play though.
If you haven't come across Montezuma before then i will recommend it, but if you own the previous version....then just go play that again.
It was a lot easier than previously.
There was no need to go back and repeat a game to increase you score, once it was done that was it.
This game had you playing a slot machine to earn gold. I found this to be very boring and repetitive.
Game was still fun to play though.
If you haven't come across Montezuma before then i will recommend it, but if you own the previous version....then just go play that again.
I recommend this game!