karenmusik's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    3.4
  • Helpful Votes:
    617
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    92
  • First Review:
    December 9, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    September 4, 2020
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
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karenmusik's Review History
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In Mundus: Impossible Universe, dynamic gameplay meets a captivating plot with a plethora of levels and unique match 3 variations to explore.
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
Decent Match 3 but nothing more
PostedMarch 19, 2018
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Yes, the match 3 puzzles were different with the hexagonal formation. Yes, the storyline was mildly interesting and you could earn points to build your world. And that was it. I've really come to expect more from Match 3 games and this really didn't deliver. Plus, choosing relaxed mode still gave limited moves. Maybe if I'm really desperate to use a game credit on a Monday to fill a punch card on the last day of the month...
I don't recommend this game.
+17points
18of 19voted this as helpful.
 
Be the hero Olympus needs and save the city from new threats in this match-three puzzler!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
The Gods, the Baddies and the Uglies
PostedFebruary 23, 2018
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I am giving this 4 stars simply because it is so addictive.
The good -
fun to play
extra puzzles with skips
bonus levels & puzzles
Greek mythology - sort of
The meh
can't go back and redo levels for achievements
only 2 choices of difficulty (although timed is really quite long enough, so not much of a challenge)
Music becomes an earworm and not in a good way
Male characters are too pretty and Hermes cries when you exit the game.
Female characters are mostly depicted as ugly monsters.
I recommend this game!
+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.
 
Ready your weapons and answer the call of the gods to save the universe from evil!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
18 of 24 found this review helpful
Why a CE?
PostedDecember 26, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Fun game, but don't see what the advantage a Collector's Edition has. There are things that look like they should be collectibles but aren't. Way too much dialogue. There is also an annoying lag between the end of a level and the next level showing up on the map. Click "play" too soon and you replay the same level because the next one hasn't appeared yet.
I enjoyed this game but will wait for the SE and use a free game code on it.
I don't recommend this game.
+12points
18of 24voted this as helpful.
 
Explore a sweet world and defeat a tricky witch in this match-3 adventure!
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
If you want coal in your stocking...
PostedDecember 26, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Awful
1 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
Was looking for some fun during my winter break. This wasn't it. Annoying characters with annoying noises. Plus you have to purchase extra level-ups in the game? Why would I pay for this?
I don't recommend this game.
+8points
9of 10voted this as helpful.
 
An exciting Christmas adventure across fantastic time management levels! Help the princess save the holiday!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
Like this but...
PostedDecember 23, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Very cute game. I really enjoy these games except that the trading posts don't tell you what you are trading for. You have to figure it out, which takes time and resources. I also don't really see anything new here, just the ability to grow Christmas ornaments. If you like these games, get it. I might use a free game code for it.
I recommend this game!
+10points
14of 18voted this as helpful.
 
Help the young hotel manager create a 5 star luxury hotel and turn it into the holiday resort of your dreams.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Five Star Resort Not Five Stars
PostedAugust 9, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
This was kind of fun, but he relaxed mode doesn't show until you've played a few levels. Even then, I didn't realize it was a different mode from the instructions given. Also, the characters are annoying and WAY too much time is spent on their banal conversations. There is an option to play solitaire for more coins, which is nice. Altogether, not really worth buying for me.
I don't recommend this game.
+3points
4of 5voted this as helpful.
 
Lost Artifacts Collector’s Edition — a unique strategy game about the Tonauak world. Restore the ancient city and defeat the dark priest!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
15 of 15 found this review helpful
Not worth a CE
PostedJuly 18, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
As someone else mentioned, it's pretty much the same as Gnomes Garden; with archaeologists hunting for something. It's not a bad game, it's just nothing spectacular. Each to navigate on a touch screen, different difficulty levels, power ups, the usual. Nothing new or different. Might use a game credit when it comes out in SE.
I don't recommend this game.
+15points
15of 15voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Sigh. Disappointed Again
PostedJune 17, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I used to love this series. The last few games have been less than noteworthy, so the pretty good reviews got me a bit excited. However:
The magic item uses the same mini-games throughout
HOPs not that interesting
Sliders and bubble shooters? Really? HATE those and skipped.
Collectibles not worth the CE price
Sorry - no buy for me.
I don't recommend this game.
+1point
3of 5voted this as helpful.
 
Journey through fantastic landscapes and complete many interesting tasks and exciting puzzles.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Silly but fun
PostedMay 15, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Time travel with Leonardo da Vinci and dinosaurs - Fairly enjoyable with some interesting puzzles. Was worth a fee game coupon. Not the best graphics (the Bridzilla is hilarious) but not a bad way to spend an afternoon.
I recommend this game!
+2points
3of 4voted this as helpful.
 
The Queen once again calls upon Don Diego de Leon to fulfill an important mission in this time-management adventure.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Okay sequel to the series.
PostedMay 10, 2017
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karenmusik
fromIn Gamer's Purgatory
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Pretty good, especially since I used a free game credit.
PLUS - Loved the first three games. Still saving the natives, building, clearing, finding treasure...
MINUS - Can't multi-task on any level, no way to check secrets until after each level. Not quite as interesting as the first three and a little short.
I recommend this game!
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
 
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