ivillagegrinch's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:828
- Reviews Submitted:53
- First Review:February 3, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 30, 2025
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The kingdom is under threat from pirates! Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
One of the most challenging, frustrating games! I LOVE it!
PostedMarch 29, 2015
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
It's unlike any of the the normal, "It was a dark and stormy night, and your car has crashed and who knows where the keys to your trunk are." games. This one plays more like a D&D game where you have several quests to perform, and you're not going to get a straight answer out of anyone, but you feel great when you've accomplished a task.
Some of the items are too small, and I've had to pause the game and play something easier until I'm less frustrated, but this is a game I'll have to play over and over to see what I can find new.
I recommend this game!
Big Bang West 2
A strategy game set in the American Wild West where you build towns and defend them against hordes of bandits.
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 7 found this review helpful
Hated the tutorial voice
PostedMarch 10, 2015
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This could've been a good game, but i just couldn't get past the hideous voice for the tutorial, and there was no way to turn it off. I deleted after the first round.
Toy Factory
Become the head of the biggest toy factory in the world as you race to save Christmas!
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 23 found this review helpful
Freakin' hysterical
PostedJanuary 14, 2015
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
With all of the gloomy HOGs that out are out there, it's fun to see hog-riders (or in this case, reindeer riders). As someone who rides a Harley Davidson Tri-Glide, the game appealed to me. The graphics aren't that great, and the clickability is sometimes difficult, but this is a cute game.
I recommend this game!
Crafting Story
Make the world a better place - build your own planet!
Overall rating
2
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5
36 of 47 found this review helpful
Poorly written and poorly executed
PostedJanuary 5, 2015
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
15 years ago, the 3-D graphics would've been stunning, but there have been such great strides, that the artwork in this game is just pathetic. Add to that, there are just too many spelling errors that this can't even be described as an educational game. As much as I wanted to enjoy a game that wasn't another dark HOG, this is not that game.
I don't recommend this game.
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove, Sacred Grove Collector's Edition
A deadly secret lurks in the woods of Dire Grove!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not bad for a MCF
PostedNovember 28, 2014
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
It really doesn't have a connection to any previous games other than the title, and it doesn't have any of the snark that was been prevalent in years past, but it's a decent game. The big question in our family is "Why must it always SNOW???" I almost expect to see Elsa pop out singing, "Let It Go".
Youda Sushi Chef 2
Put your culinary skills to use. Prove that you are the best chef and beat your boss in each restaurant’s final Battle.
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
LOVE this game, but...
PostedMay 20, 2014
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I wish I could turn the hideous music off! Unfortunately, the only option is to turn off all of the audio, but I like having the bell to notify me of customers, and the other sounds. Otherwise, this game is a blast, and you can do each level three times in order to get more points, gold and other goodies. Another fun game from Youda.
I recommend this game!
Next Stop
Set your business back on the track to success! Repair a dilapidated railroad and reroute from the brink of bankruptcy before it’s too late!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
This could've been a great game with more levels
PostedMay 4, 2014
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
It's a typical time management where you have to collect resources, and build buildings...or in this case, repair the railroad. However, it's only 40 levels, and could've been a bit more challenging. Over all, though, it was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
DinerMania
In the cutthroat restaurant business, it’s eat or be eaten! Do you have what it takes to be hotter than the competition?
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
It was an insult
PostedApril 3, 2014
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
As a motorcycle rider, who has a husband in the Patriot Guard Riders, and we've associated with many MCs over the years, this outdated (and incorrect) stereotype of the big, bad biker gang caused me to sit through the opening scenes, but I refuse to go much further.
I don't recommend this game.
Fable of Dwarfs
The King of the Dwarves is relying on you to lead a building expedition! An exciting adventure awaits you in Fable of Dwarfs!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun game
PostedMarch 18, 2014
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Somehow, this game ended up being purchased on my account even though I hadn't downloaded it, but instead of complaining about the loss of funds, I downloaded the game and begun to play. It was a lot of fun, and I'm glad that a mistake has turned out to be so much fun! It's an awful lot like the Royal Envoy series, so it doesn't quite have the snarky factor, but it IS humorous.
I recommend this game!
Skeleton Pirates
Get ready for the ultimate battle against vicious skeleton pirates.
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Plants vs Zombies clone
PostedJuly 29, 2013
ivillagegrinch
fromCentral California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
It's cute, and will keep us entertained for a while until PvZ 2 comes out (which is taking their dear, sweet time, even though the characters were introduced at ComicCon in San San Diego!), but it's just mindless summer fun. The strategy is the same, so you don't have to really plan anything out. It's worth using a game token on it.
I recommend this game!