beckins's Profile
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- 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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A treasure hunt across a remote Pacific paradise!
Overall rating
5
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5
30 of 34 found this review helpful
Has a variety of genres!
PostedJuly 9, 2022
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, 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
Devs need to pay attention...games that include a mix of different genres are awesome!! I played the demo on normal setting and it had the right amount of challenge. I was surprised when the demo was up and bought it right away. I expect to come back and play this game over and over. There are only a handful of games that I do that with. The key to replaying is variety.
Jewel Match Solitaire offers several different solitaire games to play. Jewel Match M3 offers additional puzzles (jigsaw, find the butterflies, spot the difference). That is a format that keeps me interested and wanting to play more.
Games like Twistingo make it worth the CE price. I definitely recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Play more than 100 match-3 levels and earn enough gold to fully decorate the Garden of Babylon!
Overall rating
3
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5
15 of 15 found this review helpful
Always happy to see a match 3 but...
PostedMarch 30, 2022
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I just could not get into this game. First and foremost, no BIG explosion when you make running matches of huge size. Seriously, that is the best part of huge matches!! And the timer does not really give time for big matches; smaller matches are needed to clear game pieces and that got boring really fast. The bonuses do not really cut it either. The jigsaw puzzle with the ghost image took the challenge out of solving the puzzle, AND if I released a piece in the vicinity of where it goes, it would jump the piece 2 or 3 spaces away and lock it into place. As for the spot the difference, no hints are available so when I had two differences left to find after going over the pics several times, all that was left was to skip. I just did not get grabbed by the game and eventhough I have a free game available, I will not be using it on this game. Perhaps others will enjoy this but it just does not work for me. Please try it for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Follow a mystical story full of secrets and puzzles after a severe storm forces you to seek refuge in an old wax museum!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
Game may be old style, but so am I sooooo....
PostedMarch 3, 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
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I enjoyed the game. Accessing different rooms and looking for what's needed to access the next room kept me moving forward. Unfortunately, when I finally made it to the point where I was ready to cast the spell to get rid of the evil, the screen goes black and doesn't come back. I am sure there is supposed to be a final page to the story, but I never saw it. Maybe there will be a fix somewhere down the line so at some point in time, I may get to finish.
I recommend this game!
Extraterrestrials have arrived! Fortunately, they’re not here to invade, they just want to observe. Can you find them all?
Overall rating
5
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5
44 of 51 found this review helpful
Use the power of the scroll!!
PostedDecember 4, 2021
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle
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
The mechanics of the game have been reviewed by others but I wanted to mention that the scroll button on the mouse is a lifesaver!! By scrolling out and having an overall view, you can see areas that may not have been searched or, better yet, tie into a clue for an item you have not yet found. The game could be compared to "Where's Waldo" but with a galactic twist and lots to do. I am thoroughly enjoying the uniqueness of this game and expect it will take me a while to complete. Just have fun!!
Philatelist is an indie jigsaw puzzle game inspired by philately where you piece together stamps and add them to your collection!
Overall rating
4
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
And now for some peace and quiet...
PostedOctober 20, 2021
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This is a very relaxing game..so far. You collect stamps that you put back together and get stars for Easy (1 star), Normal (2 stars) and Hard (3 stars). Each stamp has different modes (2 or 3) that are preset which you can not change (# of pieces, rotated, moving, falling pieces etc.). And the modes change each time you play that stamp puzzle. There are a total of 81 stamps to collect across nine countries/continents. I found the normal setting to be a good challenge (especially when starting out) and then switched to hard and had to restart a couple of times as I ran out of time. The facts were already repeating in the first country (Italy) but are easy to skip. I expect the challenge to increase with more pieces, tougher time limits and harder designs (be sure to look at the design before starting each puzzle as you have to complete it without a visible sample). This game might be a little too quiet for some but if you like jigsaws, this could be a game for you. As always, try it for yourself.
I recommend this game!
Dive into this submarine world and explore incredible sunken ships and great castles while completing clever match-3 puzzles!
Overall rating
5
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5
20 of 21 found this review helpful
It's a buy for me!
PostedAugust 24, 2021
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I thought "Great, a ClearIt look alike." Yes and no. The goal is to clear orbs by making matches with the orbs located around the playing field. There is some real strategy required in this game with unique bonuses and a match-3 option (which I am playing). There are blocks that can only be cleared by accessing a seal (a symbol, not an animal!), keys that need to reach locks, and flowers whose petals require 6 matches in a row of the same color as the petals to clear the flower. There is a list of bonuses with the information you need to clear or use items ( "?" in lower right corner). I am enjoying the strategy required to complete the match-3 levels, but that is just me. Of course you should give it a try and decide for yourself.
I recommend this game!
Join Agent Blonde and Professor Fox on a match-3 mystery adventure to save the missing jungle animals!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
If only I could play...
PostedApril 6, 2021
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Bought the game and really enjoying it, if only I could play while pieces are falling. Having to wait for the board to finish is the only downside of this game. If there is a sequel, and I really hope there will be, please allow matches to be made while pieces are falling. Now THAT would make this a five star game!
I recommend this game!
A smashing new set of unique color matching puzzles to delight puzzle lovers of all ages!
Overall rating
5
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5
31 of 36 found this review helpful
Stepping up their game
PostedJanuary 11, 2021
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, 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
Thank you ClearIt for adding some new life! Yes, it is the same board clearing game, but there are new bonuses to use and the blocks have a new design on them. The 5 bombs bonus can be a very strategic weapon, and the two-color dots that require two hits by two different colored balls can be a bit tricky when there are lots of them to clear. I have several of the ClearIt games (not all due to repetition) and happily added this to my collection today. Try it for yourself but I am happy with the upgrade.
I recommend this game!
Play fun Match 3 levels and solve incredible puzzles to uncover the culprit behind a deadly threat!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
What comes next?
PostedNovember 11, 2020
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Time Management
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
Storyline
5
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5
I am glad I tried this game out. With puzzles, match 3 and hidden object hunts, I just don't know what's coming up next. I like the puzzles as, although not very difficult, they do require some thought and take a bit of time to solve. I am also interested to see where the story goes. Give it a try for yourself but this is quite my cup of tea. Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Mediterranean Journey 3
During your next visit to the Mediterranean, complete incredible puzzles and collect photos for your album!
Overall rating
4
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5
43 of 48 found this review helpful
Enjoyable and at times difficult
PostedOctober 20, 2020
beckins
fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
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
Thanks to Pennmom's review (I always check her review first), I decided to give this a try. And surprise, I am quite enjoying it. No following leads or collecting inventory...just good old search and click. Some of the items are not easy to spot and this difficulty makes up for the easy puzzles between levels. I also like to read about all the places I will never go. Some might find this game too simple but it's refreshing to play a straight up HOG for a change. Try it for yourself of course. Glad I did!
I recommend this game!