donadriedger's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:5,309
- Reviews Submitted:166
- First Review:April 23, 2012
- Most Recent Review:November 18, 2021
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Experience the adventures of Mars as you complete challenging solitaire levels and help him regain his divine powers!
Overall rating
5
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
Loved it
PostedJuly 15, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, 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
What a fun solitaire game! I like the story and the layouts and also rebuilding sites!
I actually find it hard to believe that some people can remember exact layouts in a solitaire game, especially if they have played hundreds of games.
I like to judge each game on its' own merits.
Well done and lots of fun!
I actually find it hard to believe that some people can remember exact layouts in a solitaire game, especially if they have played hundreds of games.
I like to judge each game on its' own merits.
Well done and lots of fun!
I recommend this game!
A Father's Day journey turned into a failure! Save the day in this colorful match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Wow....so dated!
PostedJune 11, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Well, dad and son (and by the way, NOT "my son and me"!!!) are off for a bit of good old fashioned male chauvinism, while the little lady stays home to cook and make dinner. Of course, dad's an oaf and mom is wise in a snarky way.
Sheesh...that aside, this game plays itself. You can't make matches while tiles are falling, and after you have achieved your very simple goal, the game keeps making matches for an annoying long time.
I cannot even recommend this for junior players as the stereotypical portrayal of the family is insulting and outdated. There is no way any modern kid would buy this scenario or have the patience to see if dad stumbles his way up the hill.
Totally a waste of time.
Sheesh...that aside, this game plays itself. You can't make matches while tiles are falling, and after you have achieved your very simple goal, the game keeps making matches for an annoying long time.
I cannot even recommend this for junior players as the stereotypical portrayal of the family is insulting and outdated. There is no way any modern kid would buy this scenario or have the patience to see if dad stumbles his way up the hill.
Totally a waste of time.
I don't recommend this game.
Go on an exciting hidden object adventure to dispel the curse of the last of three princes and finally avenge the wicked witch Circe!
Overall rating
3
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5
23 of 27 found this review helpful
Cute...but...
PostedApril 29, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I can't see any reason to buy this game if you have any other Hiddenverse games, as this varies very little from the others. You really only need one of them. All of the other games have exactly the same things in them, except for the addition of one level where you have to pick the thing that is unlike the others on the card. They have also added a very annoying rating of your character after the end of each scenario, whereby your picture moves along the line of other players, to be ranked....it's slow and irritating.
That being said, if you do not own any previous versions, then this will be a fun addition to your clutter games.
The English translation is hilarious!
That being said, if you do not own any previous versions, then this will be a fun addition to your clutter games.
The English translation is hilarious!
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the paranormal activity haunting the mall?
Overall rating
2
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5
32 of 41 found this review helpful
Not for me
PostedApril 27, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I am absolutely not buying any more games laden with locks that require shaped keys! The premise of this game is not bad, but it is bogged down with having to hunt for keys to unlock silly things like screwdrivers etc.
The collectible eyes are practically impossible to find, but the HOs and puzzles are not too bad, although the 'turn the circles to make the symbol' one was totally frustrating and eventually, I had to skip.
The spookiness factor is just ok; mannequins being not all that scary in my opinion.
Some parts of the story were ridiculous, even for a paranormal scenario....a clown threatening someone with a buzz saw? I don't get it.
This could have been fun, but in my opinion, it needs work.
The collectible eyes are practically impossible to find, but the HOs and puzzles are not too bad, although the 'turn the circles to make the symbol' one was totally frustrating and eventually, I had to skip.
The spookiness factor is just ok; mannequins being not all that scary in my opinion.
Some parts of the story were ridiculous, even for a paranormal scenario....a clown threatening someone with a buzz saw? I don't get it.
This could have been fun, but in my opinion, it needs work.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you uncover the origins of a dangerous ancient artifact in time?
Overall rating
2
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5
69 of 96 found this review helpful
Bring back the old Hidden Expeditions
PostedApril 25, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
What a drag! There is way too much talking in this game! Also, it's laden with specially shaped keys for locks...and I am so done with that. The dialogue is tedious and there are so many pop ups and interruptions that the whole thing is tiresome and uninteresting. I find that games are making too much of the story and removing most of the play value.
And what is with that ridiculous circle task every time you need the tools....blarghhh!
The whole thing is so slow and dull that I couldn't even finish the demo.
What a shame; Hidden Expeditions used to be my favourites!
And what is with that ridiculous circle task every time you need the tools....blarghhh!
The whole thing is so slow and dull that I couldn't even finish the demo.
What a shame; Hidden Expeditions used to be my favourites!
I don't recommend this game.
Stop the wicked schemes of an evil pharaoh before your city is annihilated in this challenging match-three adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
UGH
PostedApril 24, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Why, oh why, do developers make a match 3 that doesn't let you make matches while the tiles are dropping?? This could have been quite fun and cute, and who doesn't love stories about ancient Egypt? But...it's soooo slow and clunky, and even though you can tick 'skip' on the tutorials, it still brings it up each time. Also, this looks like it will be quite short. There seem to be 20 levels, with something marked bonus in the middle of them, but as I could'nt stand to play any longer, I did not find out what this might be.
I do like building style M3s, but this game is just not worth it.
The fun in M3s is the speed with which you can make the matches, explosions, etc.
This is like running through treacle.
I do like building style M3s, but this game is just not worth it.
The fun in M3s is the speed with which you can make the matches, explosions, etc.
This is like running through treacle.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop an ancient legend from coming to life?
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 21 found this review helpful
Stretches belief but still fun
PostedApril 11, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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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 liked it. The premise is pure fantasy, but so what? The graphics are great and the play is good; moving along at a steady pace.
I found the mini games fun and the HOs pretty good. Finding the morphing objects and hidden birds in each scene was challenging and added entertainment.
All in all, this game deserves a look...love the dog and the other animals. It certainly doesn't deserve lower than a three star rating, if you ask me.
I found the mini games fun and the HOs pretty good. Finding the morphing objects and hidden birds in each scene was challenging and added entertainment.
All in all, this game deserves a look...love the dog and the other animals. It certainly doesn't deserve lower than a three star rating, if you ask me.
I recommend this game!
Restore the greatness of a gorgeous mansion, using the power of stars! Play Match-3 levels, earn stars and improve your estate!
Overall rating
1
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5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
What a shame
PostedFebruary 27, 2019
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I absolutely loved the concept and the graphics of this cute match 3, but what a shame that it is a slow as running through a bog. You cannot make a match while the tiles are still falling.,..who makes M3s like that nowadays??
Some of the match scenarios are different and could be quite fun, like the two screen scene where the tiles fall through the bottom of the left hand screen and into the right one. This could be so much fun, if only it was faster.
I like rebuilding M3s and the mansion story is cute, plus it's steam punk..and who doesn't love that?
As I said, what a shame.
Some of the match scenarios are different and could be quite fun, like the two screen scene where the tiles fall through the bottom of the left hand screen and into the right one. This could be so much fun, if only it was faster.
I like rebuilding M3s and the mansion story is cute, plus it's steam punk..and who doesn't love that?
As I said, what a shame.
Can you save your brother before your kingdom is destroyed?
Overall rating
2
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5
50 of 65 found this review helpful
Repititious
PostedJune 28, 2018
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Man....rarely have I seen a game with more shaped keys to open things. You need a shaped key to get another shaped key to open something else....I am so completely done with these types of games!
The story is tedious and the play itself is slow. It is laced with the same old roadblocks....get a jar of acid to open wire...why can't I use the pliers I already have? Oh, yeah, I need those to remove nails, which is improbable at the least. Every single thing is locked, and contains silly items like a lockpick...aargh!!
I don't mind the cat helper, although I didn't really see why I had to unlock a ball of wool for the darn thing....why wouldn't he come out for a fish...because I need that to chase away a pelican in order to get to..wait for it...a locked crate.
Sorry, but I think is one of the most tedious games I have come across all year.
Try it for yourself; do not take the 5 star raves at face value.
The story is tedious and the play itself is slow. It is laced with the same old roadblocks....get a jar of acid to open wire...why can't I use the pliers I already have? Oh, yeah, I need those to remove nails, which is improbable at the least. Every single thing is locked, and contains silly items like a lockpick...aargh!!
I don't mind the cat helper, although I didn't really see why I had to unlock a ball of wool for the darn thing....why wouldn't he come out for a fish...because I need that to chase away a pelican in order to get to..wait for it...a locked crate.
Sorry, but I think is one of the most tedious games I have come across all year.
Try it for yourself; do not take the 5 star raves at face value.
I don't recommend this game.
Explore the Hawaiian Islands! Delight in 120 romantic deals that while you pass the long evenings!
Overall rating
2
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5
17 of 20 found this review helpful
Nuh-uh
PostedJune 11, 2018
donadriedger
fromNova Scotia, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
This game might be cute and summery, but it's practically impossible, even in the demo. The layout has way too many cards, and it keeps dealing the same cards over and over again.
Not much fun!
Not much fun!
I don't recommend this game.