Packer_Backer's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:101
- Reviews Submitted:7
- First Review:December 8, 2014
- Most Recent Review:July 4, 2024
- Featured reviews0
Packer_Backer's Review History
Help the courageous rescue team cope with disaster!
Overall rating
3
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5
I keep falling for this series...why?
PostedJuly 4, 2024
Packer_Backer
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
This game was likeable enough in the trial. It runs fine. I tend to pick up collector's editions for the "step by step" guides as I know I am going to get stuck now and then.
This guide is a joke. It's sort of Captain Obvious in telling you what needs to be done (pick up stuff, remove more stuff) but leaves out a -lot- of steps. I need to build a building now but there is a lot in between point a and point b that is not covered.
I like a challenge but I do not like feeling as if I have been cheated.
I don't recommend this game.
Develop your own tropical island in the south seas!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 26 found this review helpful
Loving the challenge!
PostedOctober 17, 2022
Packer_Backer
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
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
You have to think when playing this game. It is not a cakewalk. If I could have rated the level of challenge higher, I would have.
This doesn't mean it isn't playable. Far from it! You often have to rethink how you play it - you can't just pick up the resources, build the buildings and win. You can win a game just by doing one thing differently than you might in another time management game.
Tip for level 5: you -must- demolish one building and put another in its place.
Click on the birds! :D
I recommend this game!
In the next great time management adventure, help the Inca save their homeland from a merciless god!
Overall rating
3
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
I CAN'T SEE!
PostedNovember 18, 2020
Packer_Backer
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game is part of a series that make me happy to shell out the bucks. Love them! I almost bought this one without trying it first, that's how much I love them.
BUT...I can't read the text boxes without sticking my face about six inches from the screen. The boxes are large enough that you can easily double the font size. Wish you would.
Fun factor is ok and visual/sound poor mostly because of the small text.
The zombies are back! Play your solitaire cards right on your action-packed escape to survive!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Almost perfect!
PostedApril 10, 2017
Packer_Backer
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, 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'm not usually into solitaire games but I couldn't pass up a zombie game. Too funny! Thought is required to get through the levels and that's a welcome thing. My only beef is that the "Menu" button onscreen covers up one of the cards numbers, meaning I have to guess what that one is.
I recommend this game!
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
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Whacky story line!
PostedJanuary 19, 2015
Packer_Backer
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
First off, those who complain about the music: spot on. It's techno-inappropriate to the theme and quite distracting. Turning it off through the Options is highly recommended.
I am completely intrigued by reindeer,on cycles taking elves to a restaurant to buy toys. Why not? Weird, but if you buy Santa delivering toys all in one night, it works. I've been challenged early on and am quite happy about it.
I recommend this game!
The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest
Are you ready to take on a challenge that will change the destiny of the whole kingdom? Help Victoria bring back the rightful heir to the throne and restore justice.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 8 found this review helpful
Almost didn't buy it
PostedJanuary 19, 2015
Packer_Backer
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
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
I have a bias against most hidden picture/alleged adventure games so when I saw this game come up, I hesitated. Look at that icon, the title: typical HOG. Then I actually read the description....whoa, TIME MANAGEMENT! Boo-yah!
It's purty! It's challenging! You're not guaranteed a win the first time through a level, nor the second...takes some planning.
I'm having a great time with it! Wahoo!
I recommend this game!
Happy Empire
The evil wizard Moramor has captured the Happy Empire! Help Princess Leya overcome difficulties, banish the evil wizard and restore the empire!
Overall rating
2
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5
59 of 66 found this review helpful
Give it a pass
PostedDecember 8, 2014
Packer_Backer
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Royal Envoy Collector's Edition
(46)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
My first clue should have been the limited time of the demo: it was over in 20 minutes. Normally, that tells me the game is a short one and I should avoid investing in it but....'Time Management' games have become quite rare and I was desperate.
I bought the game thinking surely it would become more of a challenge later on. It really doesn't: pick up the food. Pick up the next one. Do it again. Tada, there is the chest. Next maze.
The game is a pretty one. Effort was put into the graphics and color is all over the game. I gave the stars for that part.
If I could get a refund, though, I would. I'm almost done with the thing inside an hour. I'm not sure I can stand going back.
I don't recommend this game.