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- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:10,688
- Reviews Submitted:813
- First Review:April 8, 2013
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Mystery Cookbook
Help cute critters work together to prepare the finest cuisine in this sumptuous feast of Hidden Object fun!
Overall rating
3
/
5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
A Great Game for Beginners into HOGs (hidden object games)
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Patience is a virtue - and you need bucketloads of virtue to play this game.
It is HOG - heavy. Hidden Object Games all the time, except when there is an occasional "find the difference" game. The items listed to find are either "words" or "silhouettes". Generally, I counted playing an HOG 3x at each location. It seemed like a lot more but I'm sure it was only 3x.
There is a lot of conversation going on among the characters (all very cute, and sometimes neurotic, animals). But, I guess it's needed in this particular game.
You are a "little mousy" who aspires to be a great cook. But, the cat chef will not teach you unless you find all the chapters to the mysterious cookbook. In order to find these chapters, you are sent around town to various locations such as a bakery, pizzeria, etc. Once at these locations, the character/animal and you have a conversation and the little mousy ends up doing a "quest" (searching for something, helping to clean up, etc.). This is done by playing the HOGs.
During the hour demo, I found one incomplete chapter and the missing pages. I met a pigeon, snarky feline, a fish (whom I saved from being the snarky feline's meal) and others.
Depending on the number of chapters in this mysterious cookbook, this game could on for a lifetime or 2, what with a-l-l-l the conversations and HOGs. We are not given a clue as to the number of chapters.
This game was tedious, monotonous and the longest hour I've played in a while. I hate to NOT finish a demo. How can you review something you haven't spent the entire time playing?
The music was more Italian Bistro than French Cafe (the main character - the cat chef - is supposed to be a French Chef) and it would have be nicer if it changed with each location you went to. Also, if the characters/animals had voices.
This game just had so many boring attributes it's not a buy for me. But, I will recommend it for children and those who have never played this genre of game before. The HOGs are ridiculously easy.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Control the power of magical cards and defeat the Ice Queen before the land is sealed in eternal winter.
Overall rating
5
/
5
52 of 56 found this review helpful
One of the Best Solitaire Games Around!
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Wow, I RARELY give a 5 star review (because my reviews are honest and I have no problem being on the back page if I think a games deserves a 2 or 3 star - just sayin'). But, when I do give a 5 star rating, I am definitely going to own that game (something else I'm not sure all those other reviewers who ALWAYS give 5-star reviews do). But, i digress. Yes, I LOVE this game and yes, I am purchasing it.
What I Like:
The story line. Ice Queen wakes after 1,000 year sleep and the Princess (you) have to put her back in her place - sleepy land. The whole country's turning icy cold, blah blah. There's an owl and a frog and a Fortune Teller and ..... it goes on and on and on as you play the game. I LOVE a story that keeps on keeping on.
The story line. Ice Queen wakes after 1,000 year sleep and the Princess (you) have to put her back in her place - sleepy land. The whole country's turning icy cold, blah blah. There's an owl and a frog and a Fortune Teller and ..... it goes on and on and on as you play the game. I LOVE a story that keeps on keeping on.
The game itself. Yes, it is simply solitaire (high or low card on the board card) but, the simplicity stops there. There are different layouts to play. There is a frog who you can buy wild cards from (after you unfreeze him). There are various bonuses to help your game play that you can buy (although I'm not sure where they go and how to use them yet).
You have to get 10 rubies to pass the level. There are 5 rounds to each level. But, there's a catch. Isn't there always??? LOL If you get a "perfect" game - all cards used - you earn coins and rubies during game play. You have the choice to "continue" or "replay". Ok. BUT, if you don't get that "perfect" game, the Ice Queen's face sneers at you (grrrr - hate that) and, again, you have the choice to "continue" or "replay" (you still earn coins and rubies). However, if you continue, continue, continue without that "perfect" game and you get all 10 rubies, you STILL have to play all 5 rounds of the level. AND, if you continue, continue, continue and don't get all 10 rubies but pass all 5 rounds with "perfect" games. Guess what? You have to start the level again from ROUND 1 and gather those rubies again from the beginning. PAY ATTENTION TO THIS because there is a tutorial and, sweeties, those little points are not mentioned. You're welcome.
The background is lovely and the characters you meet are humorous as well as helpful.
It appears there are quite a few levels before you get to the Ice Queen's Castle (there's a "level" map) and having to "perfect" 5 rounds in each level could take a while. My kind of game.
It's also not onerous replaying the games that weren't "perfect" over several times until they are because that Ice Queen, I just want to .................... well, not see her face is the polite way of putting it. LOL.
Things I Disliked:
The tutorial got on my nerves a bit but it's great for beginners.
The tutorial got on my nerves a bit but it's great for beginners.
That nasty, stupid, so and so Ice Queen. Her glaring face every time I didn't get a "perfect" game. LOL. Yeah, I was DEFINITELY going to keep going until every round was "PERFECT" just to avoid that. Kind of like "yeah, take that _____". Such a sense of satisfaction. Sigh.
I found this game to be fun, enjoyable, has a continuing story, great characters, lengthy and challenging. Getting a "perfect" game ain't that easy - smile. It's only the 2nd Solitaire game I've purchased in many years and I've played a LOT of them.
I recommend this game for everyone and hope you try the demo.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Discover the secrets of Olympus in this match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 23 found this review helpful
More Strategy than Match 3
PostedSeptember 9, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Yes, this is a match 3 game, with apparently 100 levels. But that's really where it all changes.
Yes, you make matches of 3 or more like items. You get bonuses for making matches of 4 or more.
What I Liked:
It was a match 3 game.
It was a match 3 game.
What I Disliked:
Although it wasn't timed, you only had "x" number of moves to make to complete the level which is really much harder than being timed.
The "game" constantly showing you what moves to make. That can't be turned off that I could tell and it was irritating. You have so many moves to make and the "game" is telling you to make moves that don't help you complete the level at all. It's like your being sabotaged by the very game your playing. A definite "hmmm" moment.
No story line. Nothing to "grab" you and get you into the game and keep you entertained.
Although it wasn't timed, you only had "x" number of moves to make to complete the level which is really much harder than being timed.
The "game" constantly showing you what moves to make. That can't be turned off that I could tell and it was irritating. You have so many moves to make and the "game" is telling you to make moves that don't help you complete the level at all. It's like your being sabotaged by the very game your playing. A definite "hmmm" moment.
No story line. Nothing to "grab" you and get you into the game and keep you entertained.
This IS a match 3 game but it is more strategy that takes away the enjoyment of a typical M3 game.
Definitely not a buy for me and unless you like to be tense while playing game, I'd stay away from it.
I don't recommend this game.
Bookworm Deluxe
Link letters and build words to earn big points in this wild word puzzler for all ages.
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Very Boring Word Game.
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I think this game could have had a lot of potential if it had been tweaked .... a LOT.
There is nothing to the game. Just make words over and over and over. When you "level" up or whatever they call it - get a new name or whatever (I think it's when you hit a certain number of points), the game board stays the same. Nothing changes and you just keep making words until you mess up badly. And by that, I mean letting a "letter on fire" hit the bottom of the game board. Sometimes, with letters like "v" or "j" or "x" you can't make a word, since the direction you can go in is limited.
This is not a game for me - there are better and far more entertaining ones on the BFG site.
I don't recommend this game.
Help young Finn and princess Dalla reunite in love! Explore, gather, produce, trade, build, repair and work for the wellbeing of the Kingdom.
Overall rating
4
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5
18 of 22 found this review helpful
Let's Build a Kingdom and Marry the Princess!
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I found this to be such an enjoyable and quite relaxing game. I was quite surprised when i checked my games and found I didn't own the first one in this series. A definite "hmmm" moment. LOL.
What I Liked:
The graphics were amazing. The music was cute, lilting, fun. The characters were exactly that - "characters" - and their conversations not only informative but funny as well.
The graphics were amazing. The music was cute, lilting, fun. The characters were exactly that - "characters" - and their conversations not only informative but funny as well.
There are several modes of difficulty. And timed as well as relaxed. Being me, of course, I played "easy" and "relaxed". Go figure. So, I liked having the different levels of difficulty and especially liked that there was a relaxed mode. Most games of this type have a relaxed level but you still have to compete with yourself for "x" number of stars or gold/silver trophies. This game doesn't do that - YAY!
That you can multitask. Except for when you need to order more materials or food or such, you can set your workers (who are unlimited - yay again) to just keep on keeping on. Want to build a house and upgrade 3 others? As long as you have the materials, just click where you need to and off go the workers - doing everything at once.
That when you have a new thing come up - like tools at the blacksmith - you are given a mini tutorial the first time. Most games don't do that.
That the first 5 levels are nothing but a tutorial on how to play and build and order materials, etc. A lot of games like this give you a level or 2 and you're on your own.
What I Didn't Like:
Ohli. That mean and evil character also after the Princess' hand - LOL.
Ohli. That mean and evil character also after the Princess' hand - LOL.
What Concerns Me:
The game description says there are 40 levels and I imagine, as you level up, the levels will take more and more time because they will become more and more task-heavy. I hope so, because I got quite a few levels done during the free hour demo.
The game description says there are 40 levels and I imagine, as you level up, the levels will take more and more time because they will become more and more task-heavy. I hope so, because I got quite a few levels done during the free hour demo.
The time/length of the game is the only thing that is keeping me on the fence right now. I love the time period AND the game genre. I have an all-time favorite building game that I love, love, love and it's on the BFG site but I can't tell you what it is. Look around, there's a clue if you know where to look - LOL. Let's see how clever you are.
Otherwise, this is a great game, highly entertaining. I wish the characters had voices but maybe that will come in future versions. I definitely recommend this to beginners as well as experts who enjoy this type of building game.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Loot Hunter is a fun role-play game based in a world full of old ships, pirates and adventures.
Overall rating
3
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5
42 of 45 found this review helpful
What in the World Was I Thinking?????
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
So, I read the game description and looked at the pictures beneath it and saw a match 3 game on the last one. So, fool that I am, I'm thinking "great! I love match 3 games." A match 3 game this is not ... well .... not entirely.
Apparently, you have a ship. You can choose to be a pirate, a merchant or something else ... probably a fool, like me. Somehow, I "chose" to become a ship's captain. Not my choice, I'm sure, because I would have picked merchant for sure. What do I know of sailing the 7 seas and fighting? NOTHING! NADA! ZIP! And, boy, did I get into trouble fast.
I have no clue how to play this game. I know there are quests. I know everyone wants to sell you something for 3.000 gold coins at every turn. I know you should NEVER fight a pirate ship. 45 minutes of the demo and that's all I learned.
I did come away with some questions though. Well, more than are obvious from above. What exactly IS the most unbelievable pirate story????? There was none mentioned while I was playing so the game's name is a bit misleading. Why isn't there an in-depth tutorial or at least a "help" section? How do you get all those amazing points to fight against other ships? Why doesn't the "fight" match 3 game work like regular match 3 games? See? Too many questions. Made me feel like the idiot I was for trying to play this game. And I LOVE pirates. Sigh.
I'll recommend it although I quickly uninstalled it from my Game Manager after 45 minutes of torture. I think there are probably oodles and oodles of people out there who can figure it out and enjoy it as well. As for me? I had to walk the plank on this one and am shark food. LOL
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Move to Metropoville and begin a 12 step Life Quest program! Find a new rewarding career in this incredible Strategy game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
My Life is Improving by Leaps and Bounds!
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
What a MAJOR improvement this game is from the original, which I gave low scores for because ... well ... been there, done that, got the t-shirt AND changed it's color - LOL!
You're all grown up and on your own as you get to complete daily challenges (well, not really daily, some take a few days to complete). Your absolute daily things are EAT (yeah, that's kind of important), go to work (yuk - yeah, I know), improve your education (school never ends) and still find time to relax, shop, or find other ways to keep your happy meter ... well ... happy.
The game started out pretty slow and I thought, oh no, boredomville NOT Metropville. But, before I knew it, I was zooming around town on my fancy bike, moving into a luxury apt., having pets, finding friends, going to the amusement park multiple times, taking classes to better my job prospects, changing jobs and opening a bank account. ALL that and more just in the hour free demo.
I really enjoyed this game thoroughly and can't really think of any reason why I wouldn't purchase it. Except, maybe, okay ... I'm old and done it all already - LOL. Still, I'm on the fence about it but while I'm figuring out what to do, I recommend everyone try this game of life. You don't need to have played the first one to play this one. In fact, I recommend you don't because this one is waaaaay better.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Progress through Svetlograd to free it from impending imps and find hidden treasures amongst its groves!
Overall rating
5
/
5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
This One Just Might Be A Keeper!
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
You are the owner of the proud city of Svetlograd. But, it takes work to keep the City safe from the ugly monsters always threatening. So, shoot them!
This is a typical ball shooting game in that you have (to start with) 2 balls in your wings which you can shoot into the conveyor belt of various colored monster balls heading toward the city. You can switch colors with the click of the right mouse button.
But, there are so many things that make this game great. For instance, you also have to destroy the stones (think Stonehenge) and all the trees surrounding, in front of and behind the colored monsters that are heading toward the city. You get bonuses and all sorts of goodies for each one you destroy. In some levels, you HAVE to destroy them to find something (like a key or a chest or something else with which you cannot finish the level).
In addition, with the coins you earn you can purchase and upgrade bonuses to use. My favorites were adding balls to my shooter (I had 4 before the demo ended). This means you have more of an opportunity to switch colors as well as more to shoot at the trees, etc. I also liked the bomb and the "cover the city" with extra protection. But, that's what worked for me.
You also get awards and find relics and these are all kept in the Treasury where you can look at them at your own leisure.
I get the feeling this is a pretty long game because I got pretty far in the demo and only had a few relics/awards in the Treasury and there was a whole lot more to fill up.
I loved this game! My only hold-up purchasing it would be because some of the monsters reminded me of something disgusting - a personal issue. But, while I'm sitting on the fence I recommend everyone try this amazing game. Oh, yeah, there are 3 modes of difficulty - easy to hard.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Gary the diamond mining mole returns, and once again hes in a whole lot of trouble.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Poor Gary the Mole, He Just Doesn't Get It - LOL
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I am really on the fence about this game. Yes, I do love it!
Gary, the mole, the town's only miner, mines for jewels, decorates settings, boxes them pretty and sells them to his loyal customers. But, his mining license is getting ready to expire - OH NO! Can he do anything about that? And, there's a new gal in town and Gary, blind to all but mining, thinks she's there to take away his mine! But, the townsfolk know different - Gary just isn't getting what they're telling him.
And the story continues along many twists and turns and problems for poor Gary. That's the BEST part of this game - the story. The characters are funny and, yes, quite the "characters" LOL.
This is a unique match 3+ game that is played somewhat differently. Grab as many jewels as you can with you left mouse button - then throw the whole bundle in your arms back into the game board of jewels to dispose of them. Yep, that's how the game is played. But, if you toss your colored gems next to a gem of the same color you couldn't reach, you've made a match and all the gems disappear.
Bonuses appear in the form of cake and a twirly thing that changes all the gems into one color. You also buy upgrades such as more jewelry settings, candy to keep your customers happy, more time, etc.
I loved this story line and couldn't wait to finish my levels to read (and hear the wonderful narrator's voice) and meet new characters and/or find out more about Gary's life.
The only thing keeping me from hitting BUY right now is that the game is timed. I don't do well with timed games and worry that I won't make much progress as I level up more. But, while I'm thinking about it, please try this little "gem" of a game. Poor Gary the Mole needs us!
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Play the role of a famed archeologist, named John Carter, who discovers a solution to the mystery of King Tut’s short reign!
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
A New Tomb to Explore
PostedSeptember 7, 2014
mrm2006
fromBelton MO
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
There are several things I really liked about this game.
The storyline flowed consistently and continued throughout the game play. You learned more about what archeologists do, how they do it and more as you complete each level.
The music was calming and relaxing and appropriate for the area we were in.
You went hunting hidden objects (itemized lists) in 3 locations, then played a mini game, each time learning more and more.
It was never boring.
Then, there are the things I didn't like.
The areas where you had to search for hidden objects were generally monochromatic in color, making the items difficult to find. They were also miniscule in size and sometimes embedded so deeply in the scene you could never find it without a hint.
Hints - I dislike ANY aspect of this "hint" system. You don't get any hints. You have to purchase them using "intuition" points you earn. From a silhouette costing 1 point to showing where the item is costing 5. And you don't earn that many per level as it is. Also, the points don't seem to carry over. This is a big deal-breaker for me.
Because of those 2 very big issues (for me), this game won't be a purchase but I encourage everyone to give the game a try. It really was fun if you could overlook the issues I personally dislike.
Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!