beltie's Profile
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- 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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Dive into this spooky match 3 adventure and help Victoria decorate the School of Magic for Halloween.
Overall rating
5
/
5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Sooo Cute
PostedOctober 22, 2017
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
This game is sooo cute. I play these games to relax.
Love the graphics, the theme, and decorating the house. Nothing macabre or gross. Just good, fun Halloween theme that the kids can play too.
Multiple choices for gameplay as others have described.
Did get one surprise though. Even if you play Untimed, you still have limited moves to achieve 3 stars. If you exceed this, you can still finish the level, you just lose stars. This surprised me, as I didn't choose Limited Moves Option for gameplay. That's okay, just makes one think a little more about moves.
Adding to that, you also have requirements for each level. Meaning you have to get a certain number of either pumpkins, brooms, etc. Found this out after I had solved the level (or so I thought), but didn't have enough "brooms". Had to replay for 3 stars. This adds to the level of challenge and for me, made the game even more fun.
I do recommend it. Will look up the previous ones in the series as well.
I recommend this game!
World's Greatest Cities Mosaics 2 is here and it’s packed with more brain teasing challenges.
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 10 found this review helpful
Not much improvement from the 1st
PostedOctober 22, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I didn't care for the first game, but thought perhaps the second might have been improved. Although the colors are a bit better, and the controls aren't as buggy, I still really don't see much improvement from the first game.
Want to solve logic puzzles not guess puzzles.
Backgrounds are still way too busy for my tired eyes.
Although many enjoy the maze aspect of this series, I'm not one of them. If I wanted to play an arcade game, I would purchase one. Have no desire to move a ball through a maze in a logic puzzle game. I do enjoy arcade games, but this isn't the place for that IMHO.
If you didn't like the first one, doubt you'll like the second. But . . . give it a try, as I did. You might enjoy it.
I don't recommend this game.
Do you have the time management skills necessary to manage a hotel where both mortals and the undead come to stay?
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
OMG - This is Embarrassing
PostedJuly 28, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Was this game produced in the early 80's???
The first clue is that when loading, it asks you what screen resolution you want to play in. Like the first games that loaded with floppy disks and you could hear snarking while they loaded!!
The "loading" screen message comes on between levels, when changing options, when exiting, etc.
Game play is slow and cumbersome
Graphics are really rough as well
Instructions are also slow and lacking
Watching the characters move and prepare items is painful.
Graphics are really rough as well
Instructions are also slow and lacking
Watching the characters move and prepare items is painful.
Seriously, was this game produced in the early 80's??!!
Was hoping it would be like Haunted Hotel. What a disappointment. Truly horrible!
I don't recommend this game.
Feed the Tavernland and win the Prince’s heart in this time management adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Cumbersome and Amateurish
PostedMay 9, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Graphics were clumsy, as were the controls. Game play was cumbersome and extremely slow.
Couldn't even get past Level 4 before I uninstalled.
Seems they tried to model it after the Farm Frenzy games, sort of. By that I mean that you had to have the right ingredients per Level. However, there were not enough upgrades available to really advance in the game to keep the flow going. At least not that I could see.
Unfortunate because many of us are always looking for a good TM game.
This was NOT it. Sorry.
But . . . perhaps you will like it, give it a try like I did, before you decide for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Maggie keep the show running, stay out of the Hollywood drama and follow her dream!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Excellent TM Game
PostedApril 2, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I appreciate another Delicious type series and am glad the Developers are offering more games along these lines. Adds variety. Have all the Delicious series and just love them!!
There were a couple of levels where it was hard to figure out what to do initially, but after playing it through one time, it became clear.
Other than what everyone else has added, great graphics, good replay.
Love it!! Please keep 'em coming!!
I do recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Explore outer space with the Gizmos! Explore exotic planets and solve fun nonogram puzzles.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Something for everyone
PostedApril 2, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Really like this series. This latest one offers a lot of different options, so everyone can choose and enjoy how they play.
Puzzles are solved with Logic, not Guessing. Level of challenge and replay is good.
Options include:
Voiceovers: you can mute them
Music: you can mute it
Colors and Backgrounds: you can leave them on or turn them off. I found the colors too distracting during timed Mode. Left the backgrounds on though
AutoFill: has this too. OR, you can turn the option off.
Timed or Untimed Mode
Music: you can mute it
Colors and Backgrounds: you can leave them on or turn them off. I found the colors too distracting during timed Mode. Left the backgrounds on though
AutoFill: has this too. OR, you can turn the option off.
Timed or Untimed Mode
Really, something for everyone. Great game.
I do recommend it.
I recommend this game!
The barbarians are pillaging our villages! Will you be up to the task and help the Queen?
Overall rating
2
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5
16 of 17 found this review helpful
Good Attempt, but Falls Short
PostedMarch 11, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I am in agreement with everyone else. This games falls short.
Cute graphics, cute storyline.
Cute graphics, cute storyline.
Issues are: No Upgrades AND without them, it is virtually impossible to gain 3 Stars on a Level. This occurs as early as the 6th Level.
If one likes to play in Untimed Mode, this game is very nice. For those of us who like the challenged of Timed Mode (being this is a Time Management game), it is very poor.
Can't help but wonder who Beta Tests these for the Developers. We all like a challenge, but come on . . . it is extremely apparent very early on that the time limits are unreasonable.
Such a shame. TM Games are few and far between.
I don't recommend this game.
Hoist the Jolly Roger and seek the treasures of the Caribbean sea!
Overall rating
1
/
5
Backgrounds TOO Dark
PostedMarch 9, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Really liked the fact that one doesn't have to hold the pieces non-stop. Also liked the fact that it has untimed mode.
The problem for me, is that the backgrounds are simply too dark. The dark purple makes it really hard to see pieces and place pieces. After 11 levels of this, with a good portion of them this dark purple, I decided this is a "no buy" for me.
Developers: Please make the backgrounds light enough so the Player can SEE the outline of "in place" pieces and pieces that need placing.
If not for these backgrounds, I definitely would have purchased this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Who knew puzzling could take you around the world? Test your mosaics skills and visit 7 beautiful cities!
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
No Go for Me
PostedMarch 7, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Did not like the graphics. Cool idea, but the tan on brown background on one of the earliest Levels was extremely difficult for me to see.
Did not like the guess-work. Want to solve using logic, not hints and guesswork!!
Didn't care for "moving the ball" to solve a Level either.
In my case, the controls were also buggy. Set options to wait until row was solved to cross off numbers. Worked for a Level and then reset itself on the next Level. After resetting this option 3 times, it crossed off the numbers for 2 levels, but then . . . it didn't fill in blank tiles.
After that, decided to delete the game. Not a buy for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Dive into an enchanting Eastern atmosphere and solve the mysteries of the wise ones in Asian Riddles 4! 180 new Griddlers!
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
It's Okay
PostedFebruary 17, 2017
beltie
fromNorthern Virginia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Game is just okay. Not great, not poor. Two items prevented me from giving it 5 Stars.
Graphics are nice with the exception of the numbers. The white on grey makes it difficult to see the numbers for those with tired 'ol eyes. Kept missing seeing "1's" at the beginning of rows & columns. Very annoying.
The other item that was lacking is "auto fill". Once a row is completed, don't really want to take up my time filling in the rest of the row with blanks. Been spoiled by having this option in other games. If you don't mind this and don't have tired eyes, it's a nice game.
Music is nice, asian theme as the name would suggest. I muted it after 3 levels, which is what I typically do.
One great thing about it is that it IS based on logic. No guessing!!
Give it a try and decide for yourself.
I recommend this game!