I have the previous games in this series and love them. This one has so many choices of games to play. I find all of them enjoyable. I'm not overly fond of mahjong, but the version offered here is just a bit different and I thoroughly enjoy it. This series is a winner all the way around. The graphics are ridiculously gorgeous. This game is a feast for the brain and the eyes. I'm already looking forward to the next version.
This is, hands down, one of the best game series that BF offers. It's amazing that the developers are still coming up with new ideas while keeping some of the familiar things at the same time. Some of the new features are so great and the challenge makes my brain cells really think. I have most of the previous games in this series. Once I buy the game, I find it impossible to stop playing it. I have said in previous reviews, and will say again here, new players need to refer to the help book in the upper left corner of the game to get the hang of this extremely unique M3 game. It's not the run-of-the-mill M3 by any stretch of the imagination. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
The first game in this new series is one of my favorites so I was elated when I saw this pop up as today's new game. The way the pictures are restored is so different and fun. This game isn't going to short wire your brain with difficulty or time limits, but it is right up my alley when it comes to a pleasant and fun way to spend some of my time. Also, I enjoy games that offer a variety of different things to do. Additionally, it's a gorgeous game. Definitely a buy for me.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
I am thoroughly enjoying this TM game. I'm on level 15 and have had no problems with any of the levels. It's a basic TM game, but I find it to be a fun way to pass some of my free time. The graphics are great and the story line is okay, too. There is a fair amount of dialogue which some gamers will not like, probably.
I have the previous two games in this series. The visuals are stunning and I love the game play. I don't usually play the music during games, but the music with this series is very nice. The one thing I've been critical of in the past is the voice overs. For the most part they are horrible. During the hour of the trial version, the good VO's were the evil book, the owl and the Goddess Harmony. The rest of them are like chalk on a chalk board. I try to click out of the dialogue as quickly as I can read it so I don't have to listen to the VO's on most of the other characters. The owl is really superb so far. But, I enjoy the game play so much that I grit my teeth and get through the VO's. I like the variety of puzzles, hidden object scenes and visual effects. I don't have money to spend on a CE game right now so I will have to wait until I can get this one at a lesser price, but so far the games in this series are a definite buy for me, including this one.
Some gamers are going to have a totally negative reaction to this game for various reasons. Some really dislike "cartoony" games, but I really like them. I started the trial version and thought it was only available as a timed game, so I uninstalled it since I refuse to play timed games. But, I kept thinking about it and went back to re-install it and check the options available. There is an untimed option so I tried it again and bought it. It's just a fun little game with more to it than you might think at first. Also, the special Tuesday offerings of being able to buy the featured game and adding another game to essentially get two games for the price of one is a strong point when it comes to my tight budget. It's one of the best money-saving ideas BF has come up with for quite some time. I think this is a fun game and a "hoot" - that might be a mid-western term that other parts of the country don't identify with. There are a couple of things that could be improved upon IMO, but I'm just kicking back and enjoying the game for what it is and not always needing a game that is so difficult that it blows the fuses in my brain. My mother always said "Have fun" so I am.
The first few hands/levels are so easy, but I think that's so gamers can get the hang of it overall. As you progress through the game some of the levels are quite challenging even though I don't try for 3 stars on every level. I go casual/timeless in virtually every game when I have a choice. The powerups are good once you earn them or buy them. The story is okay, but it's not important to me in a game like this. If you're a solitaire player you'll pick up on this quickly. My only fuss is the fact that once in a while a card won't respond when I click on it, but if I hit the undo arrow, then the game will refer me to the card that I just tried to pick up with no success. Other than that, I am enjoying this game.
It always amazes me how the developers continue to add new features with each game. But, there's also some of the old and familiar. This series is always an immediate buy for me. It's one of the very best offered by BF. Gamers who are new to this series will probably benefit from referring to the instructions in the book with the ? on it in the upper left hand corner. It's a totally unique gaming experience and absolutely superb.
This game is outrageously terrific. It's stunning to look at, the music is beautiful to listen to, the game variations are among my favorites, it's well worth the price, and more. I love sudoku type games and I always relish a good and challenging word game. Good word games are few and far between here at BF, so it's much appreciated to find one of this quality. I have enjoyed several games by this developer. I had thought I should probably go to bed pretty soon, but I think I'd rather stay up a bit longer and play this game for a while.
I have all the games in this series and think they are top notch. I am not overly wild about the voice overs, but I can easily overlook that since the game play is so excellent. I'm not one to go into great detail like a few others do on a regular basis. I especially like the puzzles where you have to go back and forth through 4 or 5 panels to find things and then insert them in correct places. Some hidden objects are very challenging to find, but using the hint feature doesn't upset me. I'm in it for the challenge and the fun of it - isn't that the point of playing a game? Maybe Pennmom or HeavenBound will pop in and give one of their Indepth reviews. So happy to see this game since I have enjoyed the previous ones in the City of Stories series. I've purchased the CE versions each time. I hope there is another one coming down the pike to brighten my day.