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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:1,908
- Reviews Submitted:66
- First Review:February 6, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2024
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Look after and feed fun 3D fish and watch them play and interact with each other as you complete exciting match-3 levels to earn money for decorating your aquarium!
Overall rating
5
/
5
81 of 96 found this review helpful
Great Expectations Fulfilled!
PostedNovember 22, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
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
Rule of thumb: If I holler "NOOOOO" at the end of the trial, I must acquire the game!
I have the first Fishdom and had high expectations when I started to play this version. Fishdom 3 does not disappoint.
The graphics are wonderful.
The background changes for each level - on one level the theme was outer space and there was a robot with a sign that read, "I come in pieces." LOL!
The development of the tank happens based on playing the match3 levels. Adding fish to the tank depends on how the tank is improved. I found myself playing as fast as I could so I could get back to the tank and add beautiful plants and decorations.
The information provided about the fish, plants and even the decorations is part of what I love about Fishdom.
It's great for kids and adults!
I have the first Fishdom and had high expectations when I started to play this version. Fishdom 3 does not disappoint.
The graphics are wonderful.
The background changes for each level - on one level the theme was outer space and there was a robot with a sign that read, "I come in pieces." LOL!
The development of the tank happens based on playing the match3 levels. Adding fish to the tank depends on how the tank is improved. I found myself playing as fast as I could so I could get back to the tank and add beautiful plants and decorations.
The information provided about the fish, plants and even the decorations is part of what I love about Fishdom.
It's great for kids and adults!
I recommend this game!
Murder, She Wrote 2: Return to Cabot Cove
Take on the role of beloved murder-mystery writer Jessica Fletcher and return to lovely (but lethal) Cabot Cove!
Overall rating
4
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5
72 of 80 found this review helpful
Love Jessica!
PostedNovember 21, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Based on the trial:
Being a long-time fan of Murder She Wrote, I was very entertained with the first Murder She Wrote game.
This iteration has you running around town to find items (lots of keys) to open things and not as many HOSs. Since that is what I prefer, I found MSW2 to be a touch tedious but still fun. Jessica and Mort collaborate. And there are lots of twists and turns to the murder mystery to be entertaining.
No map.
Good graphics.
Good voice overs.
Clear HOSs.
Missing typewriter keys - love that.
Being a long-time fan of Murder She Wrote, I was very entertained with the first Murder She Wrote game.
This iteration has you running around town to find items (lots of keys) to open things and not as many HOSs. Since that is what I prefer, I found MSW2 to be a touch tedious but still fun. Jessica and Mort collaborate. And there are lots of twists and turns to the murder mystery to be entertaining.
No map.
Good graphics.
Good voice overs.
Clear HOSs.
Missing typewriter keys - love that.
I recommend this game!
Are you ready to fight for another innocent soul?
Overall rating
3
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5
26 of 33 found this review helpful
Dark Story
PostedNovember 12, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
This is my first play of this series.
Very dark story starting with the abduction of a child.
Not my cuppa.
Graphics are good, music was ok. The music could have been more intense to support the story line.
The puzzles were really good. The ones I did during the trial were new to me and quite fun.
The HOSs were just jumbles but some of the objects were uncommon - you might need a dictionary if you don't like using the hint button.
The hint button recharges quickly.
There was an atypical map at one point that was interesting to use.
A diffinate yes on at least doing the trial.
Very dark story starting with the abduction of a child.
Not my cuppa.
Graphics are good, music was ok. The music could have been more intense to support the story line.
The puzzles were really good. The ones I did during the trial were new to me and quite fun.
The HOSs were just jumbles but some of the objects were uncommon - you might need a dictionary if you don't like using the hint button.
The hint button recharges quickly.
There was an atypical map at one point that was interesting to use.
A diffinate yes on at least doing the trial.
I recommend this game!
Investigate strange goings-on in the eerie town of Fort Nightingale!
Overall rating
5
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5
151 of 173 found this review helpful
Forbidden Secrets - Wow!
PostedNovember 11, 2012
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
This game is satisfying on all levels!
The storyline is not new but the presentation is well done and interesting. I played the trial and was very sorry when it was over. I may have to take advantage of the BF weekend sale.
The graphics can be a bit hazy but when they are, the effect fits right in with the location and sense of the story, as does the music. At one point I shivered and realized it was because of the music which I hadn't noticed until then. Eerily creepy (yummy)!
A map is provided which shows where you are and pending actions, as well as morphing objects.
Locomotives, alien carnivals, spooky kids... This game has everything!
The storyline is not new but the presentation is well done and interesting. I played the trial and was very sorry when it was over. I may have to take advantage of the BF weekend sale.
The graphics can be a bit hazy but when they are, the effect fits right in with the location and sense of the story, as does the music. At one point I shivered and realized it was because of the music which I hadn't noticed until then. Eerily creepy (yummy)!
A map is provided which shows where you are and pending actions, as well as morphing objects.
Locomotives, alien carnivals, spooky kids... This game has everything!
I recommend this game!
Can you restore the Gears of Light to the Clock Tower to defeat an ancient evil?
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 20 found this review helpful
Time relics
PostedNovember 11, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Graphics are good, music is ok, HOSs are good but too few. Puzzles are challenging.
Seems like the game stopped every couple of minutes for some pointless story element. Very distracting and disjointed. The story just made no sense to me.
Too many interuptions, not enough game.
Seems like the game stopped every couple of minutes for some pointless story element. Very distracting and disjointed. The story just made no sense to me.
Too many interuptions, not enough game.
I don't recommend this game.
Save Brightfield from a shocking plot by a dastardly organization!
Overall rating
5
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5
42 of 48 found this review helpful
Wonderful Game!
PostedNovember 9, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Based on the trial, this game gets 5 stars from me!
The story is fun, the graphics are crisp and beautiful, the HOSs go above and beyond with interactive parts! The puzzles are clever and fun to do.
No only is there a map that zaps you where you want to go but the hint button is a handsome top hat-wearing toad that makes suggestions - very elegant, plus a little dog companion who can get in and out of tight places.
The developers of Mystery Trackers continue to "hit it out of the park!"
The story is fun, the graphics are crisp and beautiful, the HOSs go above and beyond with interactive parts! The puzzles are clever and fun to do.
No only is there a map that zaps you where you want to go but the hint button is a handsome top hat-wearing toad that makes suggestions - very elegant, plus a little dog companion who can get in and out of tight places.
The developers of Mystery Trackers continue to "hit it out of the park!"
I recommend this game!
Journey: The Heart of Gaia
After being kidnapped, Liz must free the Underworld from the tyranny of Scartaris Umbra.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 16 found this review helpful
Not an HOS game!
PostedNovember 7, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is listed under Hidden Object Games but there are no HOS! What a disappointment!
The look of the game is lovely, reminding me of illustrated fairy tales.
The story line is OK but the protaganist is a bit irritating.
I was glad when the trial (which felt very short) ended.
I can't recommend this game.
The look of the game is lovely, reminding me of illustrated fairy tales.
The story line is OK but the protaganist is a bit irritating.
I was glad when the trial (which felt very short) ended.
I can't recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Save Brightfield from a shocking plot by a dastardly organization!
Overall rating
5
/
5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Fun game
PostedOctober 11, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Four Aces does not disappoint!
The graphics are awesome. The puzzles engaging. The HOSs well done and challenging.
There is a map and a little dog assistant!
I really enjoyed the disappearing mutant animals and the descriptions - the arachmunk gave me the whillies!
The trial ended way too soon - I consider this a definite buy.
The graphics are awesome. The puzzles engaging. The HOSs well done and challenging.
There is a map and a little dog assistant!
I really enjoyed the disappearing mutant animals and the descriptions - the arachmunk gave me the whillies!
The trial ended way too soon - I consider this a definite buy.
I recommend this game!
Build a beautiful town in the amazing Match 3 game, Lost in Night! Collect resources from hundreds of levels with multiple gameplay modes.
Overall rating
5
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5
52 of 54 found this review helpful
Beautiful little Match-3
PostedOctober 10, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a lovely, joyful game.
The graphics reminded me of favorite coloring books I had as a kid.
The tiles move very well, letting me do multiple hits as matched tiles blew up. Money accumulates easily so building can be done quickly.
I really exjoyed the game boards changing from square tiles to hexagons.
The tile designs were lovely.
If I was going to make one change it would be to make the boards larger, not more tiles, just easier to see.
The graphics reminded me of favorite coloring books I had as a kid.
The tiles move very well, letting me do multiple hits as matched tiles blew up. Money accumulates easily so building can be done quickly.
I really exjoyed the game boards changing from square tiles to hexagons.
The tile designs were lovely.
If I was going to make one change it would be to make the boards larger, not more tiles, just easier to see.
I recommend this game!
Explore the vastness of a ship lost in time, what mysteries will you uncover amidst its Mayan idols, menacing sea creatures, and exotic treasures? Find out in this exciting new Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game on the open seas!
Overall rating
5
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5
41 of 53 found this review helpful
Definitely an E ticket!
PostedOctober 4, 2012
SrRat
fromCoarsegold, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
All I can say is, "WOW!" This game has everything!
The graphics are beautiful and clear, the story line is convoluted and gripping. There are many things to collect while the story progresses - hummingbirds that pop out of objects in HOSs, objects that change shape, pieces of a Mayan calendar, among others.
There are four skill levels to choose from and the level can be changed any time. The hint button is very clear about where to go next.
Besides the Mayan theme, there is a Spanish galleon, poachers, wild sea critters and lots of interaction.
My only criticism at this point is that the trial was too short.
This is a honey of a game!
The graphics are beautiful and clear, the story line is convoluted and gripping. There are many things to collect while the story progresses - hummingbirds that pop out of objects in HOSs, objects that change shape, pieces of a Mayan calendar, among others.
There are four skill levels to choose from and the level can be changed any time. The hint button is very clear about where to go next.
Besides the Mayan theme, there is a Spanish galleon, poachers, wild sea critters and lots of interaction.
My only criticism at this point is that the trial was too short.
This is a honey of a game!
ps. I know I dated myself with my review title but ... What the hay! It applies.
I recommend this game!