kgustavson's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:1,707
- Reviews Submitted:116
- First Review:December 16, 2011
- Most Recent Review:October 17, 2020
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Bake up a storm on an epic cooking adventure that spans the world of food!
Overall rating
1
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5
16 of 18 found this review helpful
Not at all thought out
PostedOctober 17, 2020
kgustavson
fromSeattle
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
I don't think I've played a more poorly thought out TM. The batter you need is across the room, you can't carry more than one thing at a time, the cursor action is finicky when delivering to the customer, and the upgrade menu is just odd - at one point it appeared as 6 different categories and then at another point had many more than that. And it wouldn't let me choose what aspect of that item I wanted to upgrade, I could only choose one regardless of the cash on hand.
This needs to go back to the drawing board.
This needs to go back to the drawing board.
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy many new Clutter variations mixed in with your old favorites for a quest you'll never forget!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Meh. Too much mahjong not enough clutter
PostedOctober 10, 2020
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
Storyline
3
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5
Meh about sums it up for me. There is little left of the clutter I so enjoyed, most replaced with mahjong, some boring block puzzle thing where you match cartoon faces, awful emoji find 4 that is hard on the eyes. I get that you can go back to the home screen and replay to your heart's content the types of puzzles you enjoy. Except there is so little I enjoy here.
With this installment there is no story (except for Joe of course). And the instructions are so vague; often helpful text boxes appear that state "here is how many matches you need" yet there is no indicator as to what the help box is referring to.
Ugh. I'd rather have my money back.
Ugh. I'd rather have my money back.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve dark mysteries and master battles against enemy creatures within the Forgotten Land. Break the evil forces' dark spell.
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Becomes impossible
PostedOctober 2, 2020
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I was rather enjoying this as it's more than just your run-of-the-mill match 3, but then about mid-way through the game, the enemy battles are almost impossible. Without tons of luck on your side, your team is significantly weaker even at full level, which calls for repeat upon repeat of getting your behind bludgeoned with little you can do about it. Wish I could get my money back. Stay far away from this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
Just keep playing
PostedJanuary 29, 2020
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
Wow, so surprised to see the really negative reviews, but after discarding the ones that made no sense and sorting out the players that lasted less than 5 minutes (you shouldn't even be entitled to a review) most folks are about 3.5 stars average. I am going to give an extra star just for the joy of an actual mythological story that really has conspiracy theories to this day.
Admittedly, it does start slow with a lot of dialogue, but the game play picks up and achieving 3 stars on first play becomes rather difficult and earning those upgrade crystals becomes really important.
I enjoyed the heck out of this one and will look forward to a sequel.
I recommend this game!
Test your skills in zoo management and help Kerry build a network of zoos around the world!
Overall rating
1
/
5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Truly terrible
PostedJanuary 7, 2020
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I'm not sure what old rock this game was pulled out from under, but it needs to be put back there, immediately.
How should I know where the cute fox thing is going to appear? Don't know - get dinged. Got a friendly non-rabid raccoon here in our zoo - better be quick with what he wants!! Got dinged!
Don't waste your time with this one.
How should I know where the cute fox thing is going to appear? Don't know - get dinged. Got a friendly non-rabid raccoon here in our zoo - better be quick with what he wants!! Got dinged!
Don't waste your time with this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Make matches, find objects, solve puzzles, climb the Tower of God in this innovative Match 3!
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
Crisp match-3 with HOS and more
PostedDecember 4, 2019
kgustavson
fromLet's hear those sleigh bells jingling and ring-ting-tingaling too!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Really nice crisp graphics here and game-play has options of limited moves, timed, or relaxed. Even after you select a mode you can play with a casual or expert option - never seen that before!
As with most match 3's the story line disappears, but in it's place are random HOS or other puzzles you also need to complete in order to continue your way up the tower so you can make your wish.
The tutorial also rather evaporates, but your goals are very clear for each board.
I am enjoying this one!!
As with most match 3's the story line disappears, but in it's place are random HOS or other puzzles you also need to complete in order to continue your way up the tower so you can make your wish.
The tutorial also rather evaporates, but your goals are very clear for each board.
I am enjoying this one!!
I recommend this game!
Primrose Lake is not as quaint as it seems. Experience a new Time Management mystery where everyone has a secret.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Totally enjoyed this!!!
PostedNovember 15, 2019
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I ate up everything about this game, from the story line to the level play. There are multiple locations as you progress though the story, but only 5 levels at each location at a time which adds a very nice variety to the game play. Add a rather fun and funny detective story utilizing the colorful locals makes this a must recommend for me. Looking forward to the sequel (and I rarely say that!!)
I recommend this game!
Alice has arrived in Wonderland and she needs your help. Join her on a breathtaking time management adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 24 found this review helpful
Not sure what all the fuss is about...
PostedSeptember 26, 2019
kgustavson
fromReady for crock-pot season
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
So I bought this one based on the happy reviews (I should know better by now) and it was on sale for an SE price. There's a reason for that. This is a pretty standard resource gathering TM game. Other than the "Alice" theme, there isn't really anything special about it in my opinion. Actually, many of the bonuses were rather confusing - "unlimited gold!" did absolutely nothing for me on a few levels. Where was the gold? Hidden somewhere? Other bonuses were equally nothing-burgers, leaving me to just scratch my head. Throw in the fact that there is no strategy guide for at least the puzzle piece locations, this game is a throw-away.
I don't recommend this game.
Explore amazing locations while you challenge yourself to increase your brain power using math and logic to solve puzzles.
Overall rating
4
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Beautiful colors
PostedSeptember 11, 2019
kgustavson
fromWhew - it's steamy in here!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
That's about the best I can say for this game, but to be fair, I play them at work for 5 minute brain breaks. The level of challenge is good; completed areas are crossed off for you as you progress but by no means does it make it easy. The color tiles are lovely but I really do wish there was some kind of story.
I recommend this game!
Join the Argonaut team, free Pelias from a trap and crack the case of Hephaestus' chair!
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 16 found this review helpful
Totally Unenjoyable
PostedMay 16, 2019
kgustavson
fromEpistory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I don't know how I made it through the trial before I had to send this terrible game into the trash bin. The graphics are completely flat, boring, and a rather dull brown color - no joy there. The story is non-existent after the first cut-scene of the game. The chores are mundane, sometimes not really explained at all, and overall everything is incredibly easy and mindless.
There are way better TM resource gathering games out there folks; avoid this one.
There are way better TM resource gathering games out there folks; avoid this one.
I don't recommend this game.