samanthakorrinn's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:392
- Reviews Submitted:15
- First Review:November 23, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 12, 2012
- Featured reviews0
Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar
Upon arriving in a strange city, you find the citizens ready to burn Menes at the stake in Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Couldn't Stop Playing!
PostedApril 12, 2012
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I played the entire game in one sitting, even though it was way past when I should have gone to bed! The downside to that is that the game isn't super long, but it was very enthralling and I wanted to finish it to find out what happened in the story.
The sound effects/music were not overbearing, the visual quality was good, and the HO scenes weren't bad. I wouldn't say the game was particularly challenging (objects were almost too easy to find), but it was a lot of fun.
I recommend this game!
Skymist - The Lost Spirit Stones
Magic has been drained from the enchanted realm of Skymist - find the lost Spirit Stones and restore peace to the kingdom!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Decent Game but Not Very Engaging
PostedFebruary 2, 2012
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
"OK" is the best word I can think of to describe this game. The visuals are not terrible, but they're definitely not stunning. The story is rather trite and there's no voice-acting, just lines of text to click through. My favorite part of the game was the problem-solving aspect, although after a few levels everything started to feel repetitive. Overall, I think I'll probably forget everything about this game in a few weeks but it was decent fun while it lasted.
I don't recommend this game.
Christmas Tales: Fellina's Journey
Find Santa’s magic star and stop the gruesome Icy Elf from ruining Christmas for everyone on the planet in Christmas Tales: Fellina’s Journey!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 13 found this review helpful
Pretty Awful
PostedDecember 20, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I have never written a review for a game I didn't purchase but this one was terrible enough that I feel I should review based on the demo alone, which I finished in 30 minutes.
1) The English is horrendous. The narration at the beginning was laughable. There are also misspellings all over the place, including within the HO scenes themselves (harmonic instead of harmonica; compasses when only searching for one compass).
2) It wasn't very difficult to figure out where to go, but some of the tasks given were just ridiculous. "Excuse me sir but we need your help to get to Lapland." "Oh sure, just find me 6 lemmings first." ... Really?
3) The graphics weren't all that great. The music was pretty good but not enough to save the game. Just buy a Nutcracker Ballet CD.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this game--not for a child or adult of any skill level.
I don't recommend this game.
Christmasville
Help the creatures of Christmasville discover the truth about missing Santa Claus in this eye-popping Hidden Object Christmas adventure!
Overall rating
2
/
5
9 of 12 found this review helpful
Pretty awful, even for a kid's game
PostedDecember 15, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
I agree that this game is probably meant for a child; like maybe a 2-year-old. I bought it because I LOVE everything having to do with Christmas, but that's not enough to save it. The music isn't even Christmas-related! Other than the main detective, the characters don't even have names--it's Reindeer, Elf, etc. In addition, it's completely non-challenging. I consistently finished each HO scene in about 20-30 seconds.
Overall, this might possibly be worth the $2.99 as a daily deal, but even that's stretching it.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose
Help a detective explore a rampant briar growth in Scotland, and discover the true tale of the real Sleeping Beauty!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
One of my Favorites
PostedDecember 7, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I love the Dark Parables series because of the beautiful graphics and challenging gameplay. I'm not typically a huge fan of Hidden Object games that require you to build objects with parts that you find, but this one doesn't bother me. The story is intriguing and whenever I was confused about what to do, the Hint option was almost always useful.
I recommend this game!
Dream Day Wedding Bella Italia
Create the romance of a lifetime! From the perfect proposal to cutting of the cake, bring this charming adventure to life!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 17 found this review helpful
Fantastic!
PostedNovember 23, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This is definitely one of my favorite Hidden Object games. The graphics and music are lovely and the story is engaging. I do think it can be tricky at times and I have run out of hints on more than one occasion.
I recommend this game!
Dream Day Wedding
Plan Jenny`s wedding in this unique seek-and-find adventure. Just keep your wits on the Wedding Crisis levels!
Overall rating
5
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5
122 of 145 found this review helpful
Fantastic!
PostedNovember 23, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
The Dream Day Wedding series is one of my favorites. I'm a sucker for anything wedding-related, and the plot and visuals of this game do not disappoint! It's an old game but I still re-play it every now and then for a bit of a fix. I wish it were a bit longer, though.
I recommend this game!
Lamp of Aladdin
Catch a glimpse of a world where dreams come true and fairytales are real in Lamp of Aladdin, a unique Match 3 game!
Overall rating
4
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5
30 of 35 found this review helpful
Nice Twist on a Match 3 Game
PostedNovember 23, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I like this game because there is an actual goal, rather than just matching a random assortment of objects. I wouldn't say it's the most entertaining or engaging game ever, but it's a good way to waste some time. The colors are bright and the music is nice. Aladdin tends to get a bit antsy if you let him sit for too long, which is a tiny bit annoying if you're a completionist like me. :)
I recommend this game!
The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a variety of mystery and mini-games to crack the case in this layered Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
3
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5
23 of 35 found this review helpful
Not the Most Entertaining Game
PostedNovember 23, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Once I completed the first "case" in this game, I felt like all the others were essentially identical. Unfortunately, it's not very engaging or entertaining. I'm a huge Sherlock Holmes fan but this game leaves a bit to be desired.
I don't recommend this game.
Fairway Solitaire
Pull out your clubs (and your diamonds, hearts and spades) and enjoy a round of Fairway Solitaire!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
Still Playing, Months Later
PostedNovember 23, 2011
samanthakorrinn
fromChampaign, IL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I can't even tell you how long I've had this game on my computer. I downloaded it months ago and still continue to play it (even now that the sequel has been released). Normally I play a game and then remove it from my computer but this one has survived. It's super fun, although sometimes the "announcers" can be a bit annoying. Just like real life, huh?
I recommend this game!