beltie's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:1,195
- Reviews Submitted:154
- First Review:December 26, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 23, 2023
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Your favorite ghosts are back with a challenging new set of puzzles set in the ancient world!
Overall rating
5
/
5
What happened to the fun Graphics extras?
PostedMay 10, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Love the series. Good programming, smooth play. Replay value as well. Excellent graphics.
New challenges too. You have to stop to figure out some of the levels.
What I miss is the interaction with the screen after a level :( Like hoisting the flag and finding extra gold.
I still enjoy these and hope they keep them coming.
I recommend this game!
Maggie Welles thinks she’s ready for the big time when obstacles appear from the most unexpected places. Will Maggie survive her second shot at fame?
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
The Flow Meter is not Cool
PostedMay 10, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Graphics are good. Replay value also good.
Storyline is a little too verbose, but they've been doing that lately in a lot of TM Games. You can skip ahead.
No interruptions in game play by dialog either.
New and interesting products.
Mini-games are not "click yourself to death", so that is also fun
Mini-games are not "click yourself to death", so that is also fun
Can queue-up actions - a must in TM
The only reason I took a star off is because of the Flow Meter. Played the last Challenge at least 10 times and served all the customers with a Full Meter. What was obnoxious is that the Flow Meter continued to keep running after last Customer was served. This negated meeting the challenge. This IMHO is LAME. I rarely stop until I've gotten all Trophies, but this was just ridiculous!! I like a challenge and don't mind replaying a level, but this was just irritating. Not good programming in my opinion.
If you don't mind this, you will like the game.
I recommend this game!
Rescue a young man's sister from the pirates in this fan-favorite time management adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Loving It
PostedMarch 27, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
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
Very pleased to see another addition to the Series.
Graphics remain excellent. Storyline is cute. Level of challenge and replay is also great. I mute the sound, so can't comment on that.
This game does require thought and strategy. It also allows one to queue actions (or click ahead).
IMHO, it is enjoyable for players of all experience levels. Again, just pay attention and think about strategy.
Not sure about the Wheel, but it doesn't take away from the game. Spinning it is optional.
Best of all, it has all the Achievements of the previous games and in a Standard Edition.
Loving it!!
I recommend this game!
The popular series Northern Tales continues! Ragnar returns to Earth from Valhalla to protect his people again!
Overall rating
4
/
5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Fun! Just Two Teensy Annoyances
PostedMarch 7, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Love the storyline. Good replay. Excellent challenge.
Controls are responsive. Graphics are excellent as well.
Controls are responsive. Graphics are excellent as well.
The two teensy annoyances that made me rate this 4 stars vs 5 stars are:
1. The time to load the screen is obnoxiously long. Appreciate the graphics and little tidbits of info, but yikes!!
2. Finding the hidden objects is the other issue. They are sooo small, that it is nigh on impossible to find them during normal game play. At least for my tired 'ol eyes. Have to catch them on replay and then, as another reviewer noted, you have to complete the level for it to count. I'm one of those that feels the Game isn't completed if I don't attain every achievement, so I am going back to get them, but it feels like a chore :(
Other than those two items, enjoyed the game very much and I do recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Take a deep dive into the magical undersea world of Atlantis Solitaire! Voyage across 400 submarine levels and restore 10 breathtaking Aquascapes!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Loving It!
PostedMarch 7, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
As other reviewers have pretty much said it all, the only thing I wanted to add is that the graphics are excellent for tired old eyes. The decks are big and each "symbol" is easily visible. The colors are also soothing. Not glaring or garish.
The other cute thing I like is the fish who swarm the screen after one successfully completes 3 stars on a level. Makes me smile every time.
Agree with the others, this is a great solitaire game.
I recommend this game!
Family turmoil among the gods has affected common mortals and the Argonauts Agency is called on to help!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Still Fun
PostedMarch 7, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Honestly, I'm not sure why so many poor reviews. The graphics are crisp and clear. Can easily see what resources are needed.
Music I always mute, so can't comment on that.
Can Queue up actions vs waiting for character to complete one before proceeding on. A MUST in a TM Game IMHO.
Music I always mute, so can't comment on that.
Can Queue up actions vs waiting for character to complete one before proceeding on. A MUST in a TM Game IMHO.
The level of Challenge is still there as well. On one of the earliest levels, found myself cussing at the screen. Had to replay 3 times before I got 3 Stars. For me, this is enjoyment in a TM game. Although it might not sound like it LOL.
I was concerned about the comments regarding the arrows telling one where to go. Maybe it's just me, but after the first level, I either didn't notice them or I somehow turned them off, because I am not even aware of them any more.
Conclusion: If you've enjoyed previous installments of the Game, you should enjoy this one.
It does still have the tedious Spin The Wheel and the Pick a Chest option, but neither of these took away from the Game any more than they did previously.
I'm enjoying it and I do recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Embark on an epic match-3 journey with your old friends from Rivermoor. Travel across the kingdom of Silverdale as you track down a bandit thief!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
So Much Fun
PostedJanuary 18, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Clear graphics, great replay, smooth game mechanics.
Can play timed and untimed. Can also replay and change that option.
Each level has a certain bonus task to complete. Trophies to obtain in Main Game
CE has a Bonus Game that is of generous length and has its' own set of Trophies.
You can skip Storyline if you choose, but it is kinda cute and humorous.
When this first came out, I didn't like the fact that the screen moved. After getting used to that, it has become one of my favorites.
Have already replayed this one and the original again.
Can't wait for the next one! Great job to the Developers!
I recommend this game!
Join Claire on an exciting time management adventure and help save the world from catastrophe!
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Serious Glitches
PostedJanuary 18, 2020
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
While I have no issue with the actual game mechanics, there is a serious programming issue with this game. The screen resolution is not adjustable. Had to fiddle with my System Settings to even "see" the Settings Screen. After I changed from Full Screen to Windowed Mode, still couldn't see the bottom of the screen even at the highest resolution my System takes. Would have been okay, except I couldn't get to the Pause Button OR See the Goals.
I agree with other reviewers, the Developer has some serious Quality Control issues. I wanted to test the pause/system lock up issue another reviewer reported. Couldn't even get to the pause button to do so. Developer really needs to Beta Test these games on multiple systems before releasing.
On the plus side, you can Click Ahead just as you could in previous games in the Series. Graphics are nice, you can scroll over areas to see what is required.
Unfortunately, the Screen Resolution glitch just killed it for me. Can't play the game if you can't see the full screen!!
P.S. I am somewhat computer saavy and know how to tweak my System to compensate when something like this happens. I simply don't feel I should have to do that and not everyone knows how to do that! The Game should work properly before being released!
I don't recommend this game.
Save the men in the village and show the evildoers what girl power is all about!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Loved It
PostedJune 9, 2019
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Just as good as Viking Brothers
Game play is smooth. Good replay.
Level of challenge - excellent. Had to replay several levels to get 3 stars. Levels do require thought and strategy.
Found myself cussing at the screen and then high-five'ing when I got 3 stars. 3 stars IS attainable, but you do have to work for it on some levels. Cannot stand games where you simply cannot meet the time goals because they are unrealistic.
Graphics are clear.
Hovering over items allows you to see what is needed.
Queue ahead function as well. A must for me.
Hovering over items allows you to see what is needed.
Queue ahead function as well. A must for me.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great job to the Developers!!
I recommend this game!
Travel with the O'Malleys as they take a trip down Route 66 in Emily's next time management adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 17 found this review helpful
Getting Better
PostedJune 9, 2019
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Based solely on the Demo . . .
Multiple levels of "challenge", like it used to be (easy, moderate, hard)
Believe you can play more than one "character", so you can replay without having to delete your previous game.
No freezing or crashing - at least through the demo - fingers crossed this continues
Some items are smaller than they used to be and harder to distinguish for tired 'ol eyes.
Mini games were reduced to an acceptable level. They aren't "overkill", so they don't interrupt game play much and they don't click your hands to death
Still have the nonsense with sending photos to friends - but some folks like that.
Game play is smooth and there are new interesting products.
Game is suited for novice TM'ers. Could have a bit more challenge, but I didn't play on the hardest level.
Overall, it seems like we are getting back on track.
Also included familiar friends from Snuggford in the game.
It is a "buy" for me
I recommend this game!