JeansLady1's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:2,686
- Reviews Submitted:171
- First Review:April 14, 2015
- Most Recent Review:March 25, 2025
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A haunting new addition to the highly rated match 3 puzzle series!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 15 found this review helpful
I keep coming back to the Cursed House
PostedAugust 29, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
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
Storyline
5
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5
I have Cursed House 3,4,5,6 & 7. I keep coming back because the developers keep coming up with new twists and turns with each new game. I was immediately blown away by the new features in this 7th installment. Somebody was thinking in overdrive when they started to put #7 together. Other reviewers have gone into great detail about the game, so I won't repeat any of what has already been covered so completely. Suffice to say, this is a terrific game and very challenging. I had to read the instructions concerning the new features, even though I've been playing Cursed House games for a while now. Last week I sat at my computer and thought "Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a new Cursed House game?" but I had no hope of that happening until later in the year. I'm so glad someone somewhere read my mind and up popped a new Cursed House game a few days later.
I recommend this game!
As Avenlee Courtwald, a young writer, uncover the mystery behind a tragic murder.
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Too much dialogue; no VOs
PostedAugust 13, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
Storyline
4
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5
I have many (or all?) of the previous Hiddenverse games and really like them. When a new one comes out, of course you always wonder what will be new. This one is quite different, IMHO. I will let others go into the huge amount of detail about the game play, as they are better at that than I am. They will have a lot to write about. This one involves reconstructing buildings after an earthquake by using stars that you have earned, the regular type of object matching games, a version of pipes, matching tiles, match 3, and maybe others. But, this is what's on my mind about this newest version of Hiddenverse. Way too much dialogue to read for the story line - it goes on and on and you have to read it, as there are no VOs. I don't normally skip the story line; but was tempted to with this game. As with recent previous versions of this game, the lack of instructions is noticeable. Instructions for matching items in the "piles" of stuff are given in picture form rather than written text or in a standard tutorial. As before, some of us who have played Hiddenverse (or Clutter) from the time when there were actually good written instructions, are concerned that the lack of clear detailed instructions will put off new players. There is a notebook with stars you have collected that you use for rebuilding - the notebook has about 3 different tabs and I found it to be a little confusing. There are typos, too - at least in the trial version. How does something like that get through to the final version of a game? I've never understood that; but it happens in other games, too. I have a coupon so I will get this game, but I don't look forward to reading copious amounts of dialogue for the story line.
I recommend this game!
The adventure continues as the Fearless General Flavius with his detachment begin a perilous journey to end the Filth once and for all!
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 15 found this review helpful
Another 5 star Roman Adventures game
PostedJuly 31, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
Storyline
5
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5
Season One was so terrific that I have really been looking forward to Season Two. Buying it was a no-brainer when I saw it is the new game today. It's unique in so many ways and a total joy to play. I play the relaxed mode in games for a more stress-free fun experience. I still had to start one level over a couple of times because I didn't have enough gold. It finally dawned on me what I had to do to have enough to progress. I just hadn't remembered what was required even though the same situation had occurred in Season One. The only feature I do not like about these games is the way they have to be saved (Save Altar). I had saved the game and then decided to play a bit longer, but I had to very unexpectedly exit the game. When I started to play again a few hours later, I had to go back and re-play some of what I had already played. That's a one star feature for me, but it's not going to keep me from giving this fantastic game anything less that a five star rating since it's one of the absolute best TM games out there - worthy of all the awards it wins.
I recommend this game!
If all the world is a stage, what role do YOU play? Solve the Ivory Cane mystery to find out!
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
Way too short - ends with a cliffhanger (IMHO)
PostedJuly 24, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Just finished the entire game and am so glad I didn't pay full price for it because it's a short game. It ends with a cliffhanger which makes me think there will be follow-up game to tie up the loose ends - there are some big unanswered questions - unless I'm misinterpreting what happened when the game suddenly ended. It's a pretty regular HOG with some puzzles I thought were good and challenging. There are 11 achievements and 10 elephants to find during the game. I found 8 and there doesn't appear to be any way to back and find the other 2. The graphics aren't up to par with a lot of the really fantastic games that are out there, but the VOs are good. The jump map and hint feature are also good. I recommend the game with some reservations since I was disappointed by the short length and very frustrated by the unsatisfactory sudden ending. If I'd paid full price, I might not recommend it. I will leave it to others to go into the more detailed aspects of the game. I am extremely curious to see what other reviewers say about the length and ending of this game. If I misinterpreted the ending, I'll have to replay the game.
I recommend this game!
Stop a fuming pharaoh from ravaging an island paradise and send his mummified army scrambling for safety as you rebuild and defend your land!
Overall rating
4
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5
13 of 13 found this review helpful
Not perfect, but a really enjoyable TM game
PostedJuly 18, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I've played several levels of this game and I haven't had any technical issues at all. It's been running w/o any problems and no glitches. The graphics are very colorful which I enjoy. They may not "pop" off the screen at you, but they're certainly not awful. This game doesn't measure up to The Viking Brothers/Sisters, Incredible Dracula or Jack of All Tribes; but those games are the absolute cream of the crop for me and few other TM games reach that level IMHO. That's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. I think it's definitely worth a coupon or a good sale price like Big Fish recently had for SE games. Overall, I think this is a pretty good TM game and I enjoy playing it,
I recommend this game!
Help the gods clean up the time mixing mess left by their mischievous son!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 30 found this review helpful
You will go blind
PostedJuly 8, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I love these types of games and buy them every time they are available. I bought this one after playing the demo for about 10 minutes. The puzzles get quite challenging after the first few puzzles. I do not play these as a race against the clock. I do them for pure enjoyment and relaxation. I have one major fuss about this version though. The strip along the right side where you select the puzzle pieces is a very drab olive green color. There are some puzzle pieces that you absolutely can NOT see against that color of background. My eye sight is great and I am not color blind. Other puzzle pieces are fine. I thought I had finished a puzzle, but the game was not showing it as complete. I finally found a very slender puzzle piece that was extremely difficult to see. Other than that, this is another winner for me.
I recommend this game!
An exciting time management journey through a fairytale kingdom!
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Why is this a CE?
PostedJuly 6, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I played the demo and got to about level 12 or 13 at the end of my time. It was a pretty mundane game. There is no Strategy Guide and no extras that would warrant it being a CE. I never was able to figure out why anyone would pay the extra money for this as a CE when there are multitudes of other TM games out there that are more CE worthy. I probably wouldn't purchase this game with a coupon either since there are so many other fantastic TM games available as CEs and SEs. This one was a major disappointment for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Trito, son of Poseidon, save his family and the entire underwater kingdom!
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 12 found this review helpful
Thumbs down on limited moves
PostedJune 26, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Playing the trial version was a great reminder of why I so strongly dislike limited move games. They are so full of frustration and aggravation and irritation that it's just not worth a purchase. I'm not real keen on playing a level a half a dozen times or more because I missed the limited moves allowed by just one or two moves. Just shoot me now. Other than that, this is a cute and fun game. I am a huge fan of M3 games and have purchased a whole bunch of them over the years, except for the ones that have the limited move requirement. I like bright colors and fun animation which this game has in abundance.
I don't recommend this game.
Summer Adventure 3
Join Mary and her family on their next puzzle solving summer adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Not good for the eyes
PostedJune 24, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Current Favorite:
Lost in Night
(81)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
I really like games like this one because there are several different types of games to play. I liked all of them, but the reason I didn't buy it was the HO scenes. If your eyes aren't strained when you begin to play, they definitely will be after you work your way through a few of the HO scenes. They use the usual trick of making the hidden object the same color as the background. Many objects are nearly impossible to see, even if they aren't tiny. What really put me off was that sometimes when the "hint" showed me where the object was located, I still couldn't see it - and my eyes are very good with no problems at all. Hiding the objects went to the extreme and into the "this is no fun" category after my eyes were bugging out of my head trying to find something. I needed eye drops after the trial version was over. Otherwise, I would have gotten the game with a coupon.
I don't recommend this game.
Start this madcap quest with Princess and her Lady-in-waiting.
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 26 found this review helpful
Ditto on the other 5 star ratings
PostedJune 19, 2019
JeansLady1
fromWichita, KS
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Word
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
Storyline
5
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5
Since other reviewers have gone into great detail about this game, I won't repeat all of the wonderful, fun and funny aspects of this delightful TM game - except to say that I totally agree with their reviews. This is one of those times when I'm going to be sad when the game is over. In October 2018 I pretty much switched from HO games to TM games and this type of TM game is one reason I have never looked back. I don't use the word "delightful" ad nauseum, but it's a perfect description for this particular game.
I recommend this game!