jmpjack's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.2
- Helpful Votes:22
- Reviews Submitted:10
- First Review:April 4, 2014
- Most Recent Review:July 16, 2022
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jmpjack's Review History
Build your dream town on a tropical island!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Not terribly impressed
PostedJuly 16, 2022
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
Sorry but this is a really simple game. Ok there were a few levels I had to repeat but only because I built the sawmill rather than the quarry first. There isn't much of a story line and the characters and graphics are outdated. I can't comment on the sound quality as I never have that on. I do expect more from this developer. If there is another one please make it a bit more challenging.
I don't recommend this game.
Tame the Wild West as you build a railroad from coast to coast! To earn your stars, all you have to do is think ahead and beat the clock!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Confusing
PostedMarch 10, 2020
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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 must admit that I did find this slightly confusing at the beginning but persevered and it was fun to play when you got used to what you were supposed to do. Nice to see a different storyline and although I cant comment on the sound ( I never have it on) the visuals were good. I must admit that the owls were a bit of a waste of time but the number of levels was good value for a standard version.
Would I get the next one - Yes, definitely - bring it on!
Would I get the next one - Yes, definitely - bring it on!
I recommend this game!
The popular Northern Tale series continues! Ragnar returns to Earth from Valhalla to protect his people again!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not as much fun as the "old" Northern Tales
PostedFebruary 19, 2020
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I'm not sure that I really liked the new "improved" graphics. I much prefered the previous little Vikings and their winning dance!. The hidden objects werent objects as such and if like me you struggle to remember where you spotted them in advance then that bit can take up more time than the game itself. Do I reckon this was worth the extra CE value, no, 6 extra levels is not a CE in my opinion. Fun but needs more challenges and levels and although I recommend it it isnt one of my favourites.
I recommend this game!
The adventure continues as the Fearless General Flavius with his detachment begin a perilous journey to end the Filth once and for all!
Overall rating
4
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5
Ok maybe the series is growing on me
PostedSeptember 20, 2019
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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
I preferred this Season to Season One. Maybe I have just got used to the "sliding screen" and not being able to see all the area you are acting in. I did find it slightly less challenging than Season One but not by much. My main gripe remains, why cant the developers have buildings that look different? At a rush its virtually impossible to tell how many Smokeries or mines you have going at once and where they are. Even a different coloured roof would do. Will I buy the next one - probably although I do still prefer the "traditional" Roads or Rome/ Hercules/ Royal Envoy.
I recommend this game!
Help the Romans and the Britons defeat the Filth in this exciting strategy adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Not sure about this one
PostedFebruary 1, 2019
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I love Roads of Rome ( well the original ones) but although its similar graphics, I did find it VERY challenging. Im not sure about the constant scrolling about especially when, to me, the buildings look so similar you cannot easily see at a glance what you have built. Perhaps slightly different colours on them would be better. I normally play in expert mode but found I couldn't complete this one, so switched to normal which was achievable but very tight on time and I still haven't figured out the last bonus challenge and it doesn't look like anyone else has either according to Youtube!. Not sure if I will buy the next one or not. Recommend it? Well I suppose on balance yes,
I recommend this game!
Venture beyond the kingdom and solve the riddle of an ancient pirate map in this exciting time management game!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Not worth the CE price
PostedOctober 2, 2018
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, 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
2
/
5
I'm only giving this a 3 star as I really don't think that 38 episodes on the main game plus only 10 on the "Extra" games is worth a CE price. True the game is new and novel but it is no Royal Envoy. There is no story to follow and you have no affinity with any of the characters. I cant comment on the visual/sound as I always turn this off. Challenging? Well, I did have to repeat some of the episodes to get 3 stars but I didn't have to use the Strategy guide at all. Would I like to see another one? Yes as there are so few TM games, but they must provide more episodes if they want to charge a CE price.
I recommend this game!
Outsmart a god in a thrilling showdown of wits! Featuring drop-dead gorgeous visuals and a story that will keep you in stitches!
Overall rating
2
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5
Not good
PostedJuly 15, 2018
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
What do I say, not challenging, not fun and I wish I hadn't parted with my money for it. Motto try before you buy and don't rely upon previous entertainment values.
Outsmart a god in a thrilling showdown of wits! Featuring drop-dead gorgeous visuals and a story that will keep you in stitches!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
What a waste!
PostedApril 14, 2018
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
I really really wanted to like this. I had enjoyed the other 3 Incredible Dracula's. They were different and once you had got your head around the weird "English" were quite entertaining and VERY difficult. But this one - words fail me! I couldn't for the life of me figure out the story - was there one? The graphics were dreadful and the challenge was virtually non existent.If the developers read this please go back to the old graphics and stories. Until then everyone else save your money
I don't recommend this game.
Pirate Chronicles is a time-management game for brave adventure lovers.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A good challenge
PostedJuly 15, 2017
jmpjack
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
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
I enjoy TM games and although the reviews were mixed I decided to pay up to purchase the Standard Edition as I couldnt see what additional items you would get for the Collectors version. It is in the realm of Roads of Rome and MKFAP. The only thing that I find quite annoying is the graphics are very very small, so much so that it is often difficult to see the "treasures" to be gathered or the route to be taken. This can lead to you wasting time. As others have said you cannot queue tasks but that does not bother me too much. I cant comment on the sound as I always have it turned off.
All in all I am enjoying it and I have played about 3/4 of it now and its taken some time to get 3 stars on those levels in timed mode. I would like to see the new version on Bigfish soon.
All in all I am enjoying it and I have played about 3/4 of it now and its taken some time to get 3 stars on those levels in timed mode. I would like to see the new version on Bigfish soon.
I recommend this game!
My Kingdom for the Princess IV
Princesses have a tendency to be kidnapped, and a service for lost royals is in high demand. Start your own Lost Princesses Agency and find your one and only!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
If you liked the original 3 dont buy this one!
PostedApril 4, 2014
jmpjack
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I'm afraid that I really disliked this one. There was no strategy involved, just running to the same resource up to 3 times to collect food/wood etc seemed a waste of time. I missed the warehouse, and the fact that previously you had to think which resource to collect/ build. The floating islands did nothing for the game and as for the stupid things in the sky which on one level you could hardly see....well. There was only one level which I had to play more than once to get a gold, no challenge here at all. No expert level available. Please, if you are going to release another version, go back to the original format so that there is a little bit of a challenge
I don't recommend this game.