ElderGamer's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    3.9
  • Helpful Votes:
    202
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    7
  • First Review:
    November 26, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    April 29, 2012
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
ElderGamer's Review History
 
Journey through the center of the Earth on a fantastic adventure in Azkend 2 - The World Beneath, a captivating ride to remember.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
A few variations on the norm
PostedApril 29, 2012
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
After a while, most match three games start looking the same. This one helps keeps things a little fresh by including a storyline with great graphics in between the actual rounds. There are some interesting variations in gameplay and different powerups to choose from.
Having said that, there's just not much you can do with this type of game. This one is fairly easy and short-lived. I don't see any re-play value so it's basically $6.99 for about 3-4 hours of play.
I give it a qualified recommendation.
I recommend this game!
+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.
 
Embark on an exciting journey to uncover the secrets of Crowberry Woods
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
24 of 29 found this review helpful
Fast action, great graphics ... something truly DIFFERENT
PostedApril 4, 2012
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Marble Popper
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I have played a lot (and I mean A LOT) of 'marble popper' games but this is absolutely one of the best. I have played it again and again (managed, finally, to beat even the highest "insane" level). Absolutely the best ....
I recommend this game!
+19points
24of 29voted this as helpful.
 
A kingdom’s future rests in the light of three beacons. Can they be lit in time? Will the shadows be cast into light?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
33 of 35 found this review helpful
Intriguing and challenging game
PostedMarch 26, 2012
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Marble Popper, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I'm from the "old school" of adventure games, dating back to King's Quest and Myst. This can't complete with those full version BIG BIG games, but it's a nice alternative to all those annoying hidden object games.
The puzzles are quite unusual and integrated into the story line (and some of them are very challenging!) What's best is that even if you choose to 'skip' some of the puzzles, the rest of the game is still fun.
The graphics, music and even the voiceover acting are all top quality.
A bit short (at least for experienced gamers) and I don't know if the 'Collectors Edition' is worth double the price of the game since I didn't play the regular one, but $14 does seem a bit steep. Still, it was fun and I'm looking forward to the next chapter in this well made series.
I recommend this game!
+31points
33of 35voted this as helpful.
 
Dive into an amazing Adventure game and return the White Bird egg to the Amerzone!
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Is that all there is?
PostedMarch 19, 2012
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Marble Popper
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Breaking up a game into "parts" is really poor policy. This game, although not bad (although far too dark, making it hard to find the inventory items you need) is only about an hour long.
I should have known this from the other reviews, but I didn't read them closely enough. I had 14 minutes left on my 1 hour trial and bought the game -- then finished it up in about 10 minutes.
FAR too short to be sold as a separate game. It's really just chapter one of the total.
I don't recommend this game.
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
 
 Time Dreamer
Time Dreamer
Travel back in time with Time Dreamer! Help our hero travel to the past and save his father! Can you help him fix the past?
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
10 of 12 found this review helpful
Been there ... done that!
PostedFebruary 26, 2012
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Marble Popper
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Nothing new here! It's just a variation on the same old plot line we've seen a thousand times before, with the same old "puzzles" (how many times have we had to place gears to get something to work?). The hidden object segments were boring and easy.
With no voice overs and poorly done graphics, there is really nothing to set this above the rest of the crowd. If it's your FIRST hidden object/adventure game, maybe it's hold your interest, but if you're even a slightly experienced gamer, you'll be bored before your trial hour is up.
Truthfully, I'm getting SO TIRED of these hidden object games!
I don't recommend this game.
+8points
10of 12voted this as helpful.
 
Help Baldric the Knight in his perilous quest to recover the DragonStone and win the love of the Princess!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
67 of 74 found this review helpful
WOW! One of the best of its kind
PostedNovember 28, 2011
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
I had almost despaired of ever finding a game that was fun, challenging and DIFFERENT. Well, this is it. Kind of a marble popper and match three together, but fast paced and very very hard at the top levels (which is one reason I like it). I highly recommend this one.
I recommend this game!
+60points
67of 74voted this as helpful.
 
Construct worldly masterpieces by matching ancient runes.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
63 of 70 found this review helpful
Slightly better than the average match three game
PostedNovember 26, 2011
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ElderGamer
fromOregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
I suppose there are only so many variations game developers can come up with and once you've played as many match three games as I have, they all start to look the same. This one kept my interest and had a few added features that put it above most (but not far above). Still, worth a few hours of fun.
I recommend this game!
+56points
63of 70voted this as helpful.