dalaenadm's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:435
- Reviews Submitted:21
- First Review:December 3, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 14, 2013
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Join Oink-oink on the journey to save his friends in Push the Box, a new exciting puzzle game with attractive graphics that will definitely give you a challenge.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Little Too Much Like Angry Birds
PostedMarch 14, 2013
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The look and feel of this game was a little bit too much like Angry Birds for me to truly enjoy it. It's a cute little puzzle game, but the stars, the green pigs... it just felt like I was back to Angry Birds even though the gameplay was vastly different.
Some of the translation could have used a little bit more work, as well.
This is a cute little puzzle game, though!
I recommend this game!
Help Joe and Tom repair an old barn and prepare for the harsh winter in Barn Yarn, a unique mix of Hidden Object and simulation!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
If you love HOG, then YES
PostedMarch 14, 2013
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I won't be purchasing this game because I'm not into HOGs at the moment, and this is a classic HOG. The things that make it stand out are that it is beautiful and the sound is excellent. I also love going back to the farm.
A must buy for any avid HOG player. Sadly, I was hoping for another Match 3!
I recommend this game!
Floyd and Goldie are back for another Finders Keepers adventure. It's Christmas time and this treasure hunting team is off to to help Santa deliver sweet treats.
Overall rating
3
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5
16 of 20 found this review helpful
Interesting but Controls Are a Little Clunky
PostedNovember 23, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a cute little game that is an enjoyable change from the other games found on Big Fish. The graphics are acceptable but not gorgeous, and the gameplay is a welcomed change. Unfortunately, the controls are a bit confusing with the vacuum, and I think I found it to be unresponsive. (It could also be user error when it came to trying to pick something up with the vacuum.)
Things I enjoyed:
1) Fun game mechanics. I loved shooting out my claw to try to snag cute cookies and candy.
2) Love the snowmobile!
3) I like the thought of being able to upgrade my snowmobile.
4) Loved the fun, holiday theme!
2) Love the snowmobile!
3) I like the thought of being able to upgrade my snowmobile.
4) Loved the fun, holiday theme!
Things I did not like:
1) I felt like the game was somewhat clunky and slow in responding. It caused me to miss quite a bit.
2) I had a few instances where my claw kept shooting right over my candy piece and didn't actually pick it up.
3) The graphics were a little flat and the playing screen was monotonous.
4) A bit more explanation on how to use some of the upgrades would be nice!
2) I had a few instances where my claw kept shooting right over my candy piece and didn't actually pick it up.
3) The graphics were a little flat and the playing screen was monotonous.
4) A bit more explanation on how to use some of the upgrades would be nice!
I think relaxed gamers will like this as much as the people who enjoy timed challenges. It's different enough to offer challenge and fun for everyone.
I recommend this game!
Create a spectacular dream aquarium for your finned friends, and perfect your design skills in this Match-3 game.
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 16 found this review helpful
Beautiful and Fun!!
PostedNovember 23, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, 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
/
5
I haven't played any of the other Fishdom for very long, but this one really resonated with me. It's beautiful. The music is fun and peppy, and I love naming my fish!
Things I loved about the game:
1) Wonderful graphics, sound, and music.
2) Very cute fish!
3) Able to name fish
4) Decorating the aquarium
5) Awesome match 3 that works well.
6) Challenging boards
7) Funny fish comments
2) Very cute fish!
3) Able to name fish
4) Decorating the aquarium
5) Awesome match 3 that works well.
6) Challenging boards
7) Funny fish comments
The few things I didn't like:
1) Demo was too short to get past the first tank, so I don't know what it is like to move past the first tank.
2) There's so many steps to move up in decorating! I felt like I was barely getting by with the coin I was making. I was getting near the max amount of coin nearly every board.
2) There's so many steps to move up in decorating! I felt like I was barely getting by with the coin I was making. I was getting near the max amount of coin nearly every board.
This one is definitely a keep for me. I will be purchasing it when I have an extra game credit.
I recommend this game!
You’ve been given the opportunity to prove your mall construction prowess! Entice customers to visit your mall in Mall-A-Palooza!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Decent Time Management
PostedNovember 21, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed my trial of this fun little TM, but I haven't decided if I will purchase it or not yet. It reminds me of Shop It Up!, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much.
Things I liked:
1) I love that it's a TM game that I haven't played yet.
2) I like upgrading my shops.
3) I enjoyed trying to get the "right" employee for my shop.
4) Figuring out the layout of my mall added a little challenge.
2) I like upgrading my shops.
3) I enjoyed trying to get the "right" employee for my shop.
4) Figuring out the layout of my mall added a little challenge.
Things that I didn't love:
1) While the game was consistent in look and feel, I didn't love the graphics.
2) The "timed" part of the game was not intuitive for me. I thought I had beaten the game on Expert on one level, but it looked like I hadn't when I finished the board. A little confusing!
2) The "timed" part of the game was not intuitive for me. I thought I had beaten the game on Expert on one level, but it looked like I hadn't when I finished the board. A little confusing!
It's definitely a fun little game, and I'll keep it in my list in case I have a spare Game Credit!
I recommend this game!
Defeat the King of Demons and find a way to get out the Cursed House once again, banishing evil spirits, ghosts and demons from the house!
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Good Match 3
PostedNovember 17, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was a fun and beautiful little match 3 that I enjoyed for an hour but did not offer enough of a challenge for me to buy. I still highly recommend this game for people who are looking for a fun, simple, beautiful match 3.
One of the things I really enjoyed was lighting the fires by making matches that would drag the fire across the board to various pits.
The thing I did not enjoy about the game was the lack of visible bonuses for large matches.
I recommend this game!
Bejeweled 3
Escape to the biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world's #1 puzzle game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Beautifully Brilliant, Lots of New Stuff!
PostedNovember 17, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Bejeweled 3
(100)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I am a big fan of PopCap and all the versions of Bewejeled, and so of course, I had to try this one, too. I was not disappointed at all.
The things I loved:
1) Beautiful graphics.
2) Fun sounds.
3) Great effects for big matches and big cascades.
4) Continuation of a wonderful badge system.
5) TONS of Match 3 variations, including a very, very fun Poker game involving Match 3. (Ice Mode, Quest Mode, etc.)
6) Relaxed mode is available, but there are also many, many timed modes for additional challenge.
7) Match 3 mechanics are absolutely perfect.
8) Can match flawlessly during cascades.
1) Beautiful graphics.
2) Fun sounds.
3) Great effects for big matches and big cascades.
4) Continuation of a wonderful badge system.
5) TONS of Match 3 variations, including a very, very fun Poker game involving Match 3. (Ice Mode, Quest Mode, etc.)
6) Relaxed mode is available, but there are also many, many timed modes for additional challenge.
7) Match 3 mechanics are absolutely perfect.
8) Can match flawlessly during cascades.
Things I didn't like:
1) Pretty much the only thing I didn't like was that I got interrupted by the end of my 1 hour demo.
I'm definitely off to buy this one.
I recommend this game!
Insaniquarium! Deluxe
Dive right into this crazy aquarium. The water's fine in this action puzzle!
Overall rating
5
/
5
74 of 92 found this review helpful
Classic and Awesome!
PostedNovember 13, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Insaniquarium is a game that I bought long before I was a member of Big Fish Games, and it's a game that has moved through 4 computers with me. I am sure that I will be downloading it and buying it on BFG when I have a spare credit as this is one of my favorite games of all time.
PopCap's amazing game design is evident throughout the whole game. What appears to be a simple aquarium game at first soon turns into a challenging Time Management and puzzle game. You manage an aquarium full of fish that can multiply rapidly. You earn coin since your fish so kindly drop them, and you defend your tank from aliens!
Okay, so this sounds a little bit weird, but it all works together to form a great, fun little game. You will see several familiar faces as well as Stinky the Snail (from PvZ) originated in this game. The Bejeweled Jewel also makes itself known here.
A great purchase. Lots of fun!
I recommend this game!
A super-charged sequel to the hit time management game Turbo Pizza.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Time Management with Food and Fun!
PostedNovember 13, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I was overjoyed to download a Time Management game and really looked forward to it. I dd NOT finish the trial on this game, but I did enjoy the game when I was playing it.
Things that were great about the game:
1) The graphics were gorgeous.
2) The controls responded well.
3) The tutorial aspects of the game were excellent. I had no trouble learning it or knowing what to do.
4) The sound was nice and in the background. I didn't have to turn off sound or music.
5) The characters were pleasing to look at and quirky. That's always fun.
6) The food looked great. That's always important in a TM game based on food.
7) Beating a board on expert time is actually quite challenging.
1) The graphics were gorgeous.
2) The controls responded well.
3) The tutorial aspects of the game were excellent. I had no trouble learning it or knowing what to do.
4) The sound was nice and in the background. I didn't have to turn off sound or music.
5) The characters were pleasing to look at and quirky. That's always fun.
6) The food looked great. That's always important in a TM game based on food.
7) Beating a board on expert time is actually quite challenging.
The few things I didn't like:
1) I didn't actually like the circular board for some odd reason. This is just personal preference, though.
2) I got frustrated with cooking the individual sandwiches.
3) I didn't feel like I could do a lot of prep work in anticipation for customers. I really like to prep, so again, this is a personal preference.
1) I didn't actually like the circular board for some odd reason. This is just personal preference, though.
2) I got frustrated with cooking the individual sandwiches.
3) I didn't feel like I could do a lot of prep work in anticipation for customers. I really like to prep, so again, this is a personal preference.
The game is an excellent game and fun. I will likely purchase this in the future when I have an extra credit. The very few things I didn't like about the game and what made me not purchase it was all due to personal preference.
I recommend this game!
Build a settlement, restore the Rune Stones and save the Dwarven Kingdom in this pleasant Match 3 game
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 23 found this review helpful
Okay Match 3, Weird Graphics
PostedNovember 13, 2012
dalaenadm
fromKentucky, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Virtual City
(12)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I did NOT complete the 1 hour demo, but since I love Match 3 games, I tried to do so.
Things that I enjoyed:
1) The initial graphics were beautiful. Having said that, the board tiles were horrible!
2) The actual match 3 part worked fine.
3) The quests were very easy to understand and accomplish.
1) The initial graphics were beautiful. Having said that, the board tiles were horrible!
2) The actual match 3 part worked fine.
3) The quests were very easy to understand and accomplish.
Unfortunately, there were a lot of features that I did not like.
1) Though i said I liked some of the graphics, other graphics were terrible. I wonder if this was some sort of mobile port because the tile graphics were overly simple, flat, and pixelated.
2) There's no matching during a cascade. If you get a good cascade, you sit there and wait for it to finish.
3) There were no rewards for big matches early on in the game. Maybe they come later. I didn't make it to that part.
4) There's very little in way of explanation as to what I was doing. Now, it's a match 3, so I know that I'm matching. My problem was knowing what I was trying to accomplish overall.
5) Once I clicked on a tile, it stuck to my cursor. This is completely a personal thing, but I don't really like that at all for my Match 3.
1) Though i said I liked some of the graphics, other graphics were terrible. I wonder if this was some sort of mobile port because the tile graphics were overly simple, flat, and pixelated.
2) There's no matching during a cascade. If you get a good cascade, you sit there and wait for it to finish.
3) There were no rewards for big matches early on in the game. Maybe they come later. I didn't make it to that part.
4) There's very little in way of explanation as to what I was doing. Now, it's a match 3, so I know that I'm matching. My problem was knowing what I was trying to accomplish overall.
5) Once I clicked on a tile, it stuck to my cursor. This is completely a personal thing, but I don't really like that at all for my Match 3.
I was sadly disappointed by this one. Again, some of the graphics were GORGEOUS, but the board is what I have to look at most. I wish they'd spent a little bit more time on it.
I don't recommend this game.