beckins's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:796
- Reviews Submitted:43
- First Review:March 6, 2013
- Most Recent Review:February 24, 2025
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Solve puzzles in the beauty of our green planet!
Overall rating
3
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5
35 of 37 found this review helpful
Stop the hints!
PostedJuly 5, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
There is nothing I hate more than unsolicited hints. I played three levels and quit. I was finding items just fine on my own when the game decided I missed a particular pair and showed it to me. This happened on all three levels. And I can't turn them off! I didn't even have a chance to play enough levels to give an honest review of the game play. Too bad. It just ruined the game for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 55 found this review helpful
More challenging than it looks...
PostedApril 25, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
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
Making my least favorite puzzles (Spot the Difference) an enjoyable challenge. There are four puzzle formats (difference, swap, match, detail) but then there are multiple challenge levels within those four basic formats.
When I first scrolled through the levels I thought this game would be fast and easy. I am happy to say I was wrong. It takes longer than expected to complete a puzzle as the multiple variations and scenes within each format offer variety and challenge. I figured I would be much further along after the trial than I am. I am playing the games in order and hope the level of challenge increases the further I go. Plus 22 bonus levels!
I do not doubt that some people will find this game easy and will blast through the levels. Not me and I do love puzzles so am happy with this new Tiny Lion offering. Of course, don't take my word for it and try it for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised.
I recommend this game!
Help Ana save a cleaning business from a greedy banker!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
So many missed opportunities
PostedMarch 25, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I could have really enjoyed this game with more to do AND a longer trial! Half an hour or so to complete the trial!!! Why could the player not build the bench for the yard, or pull the weeds or do any of the outdoor tasks for that matter? And indoors, I would have loved to return books to the shelf that needed to be put in a certain order. Or to put the paper bits back together. Or repaired paintings with glue and touch-ups. And the icons on the edges of the screen were quite intrusive on the game play...they could have been much smaller or removed when playing a level. This could have been such a great game with more "hands-on" tasks instead of just point and click. I can not even recommend trying the game. Such a shame.
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy a memorable vacation to The Golden City!
Overall rating
2
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5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
Once again...
PostedMarch 20, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
So many mislabeled items. A lamp is not a light bulb, and a padlock is not a combination lock! In 45 minutes I unlocked all 15 levels. Even if you play all 4 modes per location, there are still only 60 levels to play in total. And with almost no challenge in finding items, I will finish the game is less than 3 hours, possibly even closer to 2 hours. This is a no buy for me but try it for yourself. It might just be your cup of lemonade (don't you just hate when things are mislabeled?)!
I don't recommend this game.
Pack your bags for an inspiring hidden-object trip around the world!
Overall rating
4
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5
20 of 22 found this review helpful
A couple of tips...
PostedMarch 6, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3
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
This game is a buy for me. I am enjoying the challenge in locating some items and I do not use the timer. Here are a couple of tips....first, do not place your cursor on the edge of the screen in the magnified mode. Smoothly move it in the direction you want without touching the edge and it works fine. Secondly, the postcard/envelope does not morph, it disappears and reappears. And I have to say I love the hangman game and it definitely could have been used more often than it is. Not everyone will like the basic HO this game offers but it works for me. Try it for yourself!
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
4
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5
21 of 21 found this review helpful
Perhaps not "amazing"...
PostedFebruary 22, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I actually like the game. I find the music to be calming and I am not rushed to finish a level. You have to check the bar at the bottom of each level to find out how many diamonds and postcards are needed in each scene. I had trouble finding a diamond so checked to see if the level would finish without all extras having been found. The level will finish but each level will be repeated (30 scenes, 100 levels...do the math) so you have another shot at finding any diamonds or postcards you have missed. A couple of times I would have liked a magnifying glass but that is what a hint is for (I HATE using hints but will use them when all searching has failed). Of course there are puzzles between levels but I found myself enjoying those too. This game will not be everybody's cup of tea, but I personally enjoyed it. Another travel game for my collection but try it for yourself.
I recommend this game!
An unforgettable trip to the Big Apple!
Overall rating
3
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5
69 of 72 found this review helpful
Not quite right
PostedFebruary 1, 2023
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
I love travel games so was happy to see a new one. This game has about 20 levels with four modes to complete for each level. There is a recyclable which needs to be found on most levels. One big issue is with the word list. It is a macaron, not macaroni; it is a cupcake, not a pancake, etc. I will say though that the improperly labelled items did add a bit to the searching to figure out what item was actually needed. I just found the game to be ho-hum overall. Perhaps I would have bought it before the price increase of almost $2 CAD for a standard game, but definitely not a buy at the new price level of over $9 CAD. It's a no for me but, of course, try it for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you restore your town's faith in the spirit of Christmas?
Overall rating
3
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5
43 of 50 found this review helpful
Just okay
PostedDecember 1, 2022
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was so excited to see the latest Christmas Stories game on offer today. I love the series and get a little lift to my already merry spirit when a new game is released. Having played through most of the demo, I will satisfy my Christmas Stories need with a previous game as this one left me ho-hum. The colors are dull, the characters are meh, and the tasks are not much fun. I really wanted and was prepared to love this game but I will be saving my points for something more fun to play. Better luck next year.
I don't recommend this game.
Transform your garden with the epic beauty of nature!
Overall rating
3
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5
48 of 61 found this review helpful
Same old, same old...
PostedNovember 5, 2022
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I just finished replaying all of my "I Love Finding..." games and, while I hoped for something new, this is the same game with a different title. There is the main scene, the second scene, 3 morphing objects and one special card to find, and two puzzles after each level. What really gets me is the morphs take so long to happen that I don't get very many time bonuses as I sit there waiting for the morphing object to change. I already have enough of this game format that I can replay so it's a no for me, but I will recommend it as others may like this format enough to look past the repetition. But, as always, try it for yourself.
I recommend this game!
Dispel the ominous presence of the Spooky Dwellers!
Overall rating
5
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5
25 of 26 found this review helpful
Clear the extras first...
PostedOctober 29, 2022
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Word
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a great M3 game! Based on playing the first ten levels,,,there is strategy involved to meet the goals and LOTS of bonuses on the board to help. You must clear the lighted pathways to complete a level but, before doing so, make sure to remove the extra pumpkins, grass tiles and other items to receive maximum points. It looked rather daunting at first, so many dialogue boxes popping up to explain things, but then I caught onto the game play right away. I also played hidden object, jigsaw puzzle and memory card match bonus levels which were fun. I am playing in timed mode but, as the difficulty increases, I may have to switch to casual further on. Overall, a fun game with extra mini games to keep it from getting repetitive. As always, try this game for yourself.
I recommend this game!