rendur's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    4
  • Helpful Votes:
    147
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    7
  • First Review:
    December 14, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    October 17, 2012
  • Featured reviews
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rendur's Review History
 
Travel back in time to an age of heroes in this fun time management romp!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
Disappointing Adventure
PostedOctober 17, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
This could have been a really fun TM game but the levels of difficulty are way out of order. Also I would have liked more contrast in what was needed vs what was already enough & more instruction at a slower pace. I don't think there was enough tutorial before the "timed" mode began.
Too bad. I will NOT be getting this game!!!
I recommend Totem tribe gold, Oregon settler, & The tribez
I don't recommend this game.
+6points
9of 12voted this as helpful.
 
Travel across meadows and journey into a dark forest. Work quickly to build properties, earn gold and protect the town from fire-breathing dragons in Build-a-lot Fairy Tales.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
47 of 49 found this review helpful
Build-A-Lot Enchanted Style
PostedJune 6, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
A clever new story line in the building of houses & towns : Fairy tale style. The game ran very smoothely, good sound quality, & great graphics. While it is basically the same as the previous Build-A-Lot games only this time you are building dens, cottages, manors, gingerbred houses, & I'm sure there will be a castle on a future level. (I only played the demo.)
Admittedly I was disapointed that there was really nothing new in the game itself, but since I really enjoy this type of TM game, I'm sure I will be getting this 1 as well.
I recommend this game!
+45points
47of 49voted this as helpful.
 
 Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover™
Gardenscapes: Mansion Makeover™
Welcome back to Gardenscapes! Turn the hall into a masterpiece!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Mansion Makeover of my Dreams
PostedMay 13, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Well, I can't believe that I am actually contemplating this HOG game, but I can't find anything wrong with this one (other than it is a HOG). The graphics are so cute, the storyline is fun & easy to follow. Absolutely nothing sinister or dark in this game. To me this is what a game should be: Happy, light-hearted, up-beat fun with plenty of replayability! The objective is simple & straight forward: Select the "available room" for the rummage sale items & find the requsted items ASAP in order to please the potential buyers & earn money. The faster the desired object is found the more money received for it. Then spend the money earned to up-date the mansion.
I recommend this game!
+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
 
Control the forces of nature in this unique time management game!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
14 of 14 found this review helpful
Weather the Weather
PostedApril 26, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Yes, a TM with a different twist. I like TM games & Strategy games even more. This is a great combination of both. I didn't care for the music so I turned it down. I also had trouble reading the instructions & had to restart the game almost at every new level inorder to have enough time to read them. The game play is good & smoothe which is basically that you are given tasks to accomplish (crops to grow, rubble to clear, roads to build, etc) & you use different types of weather to do it. I found this game challenging & fun: A great game for older children of all ages.
WARNING: You Do Have To Think!
I recommend this game!
+14points
14of 14voted this as helpful.
 
Move to Metropoville and begin a 12 step Life Quest program! Find a new rewarding career in this incredible Strategy game!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
A LQ Sequel At Long Last
PostedApril 1, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I enjoyed LQ so much that I bought this sequel without playing the trial. And while I haven't played the game all the way to the end yet, I am enjoying it alot. I do like the storyline better and the ability to take my date to the spa. I also like the ability to develop a "relationship" with a friend rather than a challenge to get married. The clothes & customization of colors is not as good. The jobs are more varied but still not enough in the health care profession to suit me. The pay scale is a bit strange but the object of this game is still the same: Work hard and set goals to achieve your dream in life. A game for the whole family with good replayabilty. Thanks BF!!!! More games like this PLEASE.
I recommend this game!
+6points
7of 8voted this as helpful.
 
Travel back to the most radical decade, the 80s, and Meet Kate’s Parents in this incredible Time Management game!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
More Fix-It-Up Fun
PostedMarch 29, 2012
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I thought this game was a very well thought out & planned sequel. I would have liked more levels if all gold for a certain chapter was achieved as in the original, but the ability to earn more pts to fix up the cafe/bar was nice. The object is basically the same as the original: Buy low & sell high. The more you upgrade your garages & cars, the better the price you can get for a vehicle.
I like TM & stratagy games. This was a buy for me. Thanks BF.
I recommend this game!
+8points
9of 10voted this as helpful.
 
Discover The Island’s past as you travel back in time! Explore the familiar paths and take on new quests in The Island: Castaway 2!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
57 of 65 found this review helpful
The Adventure Continues
PostedDecember 14, 2011
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rendur
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Strategy
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
The sound seems so much better than TIC. The graphics are beautiful and crisp. It plays the same way as the 1st one only finding all the collections are a little more tricky since they are both place & time sensative. Also as in the 1st 1 be sure to collect as much as possible to sell. & to UPGRADE, UPGRADE, UPGRADE.
The down side for me is that this sequel, which is really a prequel, is even less kid friendly & there is still no randomization. All in all a big thumbs up ... I am now looking forward to TIC3.
I recommend this game!
+49points
57of 65voted this as helpful.