purpleziva's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:452
- Reviews Submitted:98
- First Review:April 1, 2019
- Most Recent Review:March 26, 2025
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A breathtaking voyage through dreams, reality, and places in between!
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 24 found this review helpful
Fun, needs a lot of improvements but dont recommend
PostedMarch 18, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Not sure why all the 5 star ratings, especially from the experienced HOG players. I did enjoy playing this game and it did seem longer than most HO games. But there is a lot of room for improvement.
Pros:
Great graphics.
Visually interesting and even funny characters.
New style of HO puzzles.
Interactive/changing tool.
Great graphics.
Visually interesting and even funny characters.
New style of HO puzzles.
Interactive/changing tool.
Cons:
*No conversation audio. Stopped after the first or second chapter.
*Some of the HO puzzles instructions were confusing. I sometimes found myself staring at the screen trying to figure out how to play, only to finally see the "directions" off to the side blended into the picture.
*Important images (with codes) disappeared too quickly.
*The map was basically useless, it always showed that a scene had an active task (which really wasn't active yet)
*Too easy to click near the bottom and be taken out of the scene.
*Storyline was weird if not confusing.
*I reached the last room of the (childish and basic) bonus game and the non-audio conversation said "the last door, I hope I find something interesting" then....nothing. Took me back to the main screen.
*Couldn't play the card bonus game because i lacked one card. I hate when that happens. Give us the opportunity to go back to that scene and find it. Plus some of these were not easy to find. Sometimes they had it out in open and sometimes you had to click on something to reveal it. What?? Who knew??
*Another thing that bothers me (in all HOGs except Domini) is if I select custom play and want to play with NO skip recharge time for hints and puzzles, I should be able to.
*No conversation audio. Stopped after the first or second chapter.
*Some of the HO puzzles instructions were confusing. I sometimes found myself staring at the screen trying to figure out how to play, only to finally see the "directions" off to the side blended into the picture.
*Important images (with codes) disappeared too quickly.
*The map was basically useless, it always showed that a scene had an active task (which really wasn't active yet)
*Too easy to click near the bottom and be taken out of the scene.
*Storyline was weird if not confusing.
*I reached the last room of the (childish and basic) bonus game and the non-audio conversation said "the last door, I hope I find something interesting" then....nothing. Took me back to the main screen.
*Couldn't play the card bonus game because i lacked one card. I hate when that happens. Give us the opportunity to go back to that scene and find it. Plus some of these were not easy to find. Sometimes they had it out in open and sometimes you had to click on something to reveal it. What?? Who knew??
*Another thing that bothers me (in all HOGs except Domini) is if I select custom play and want to play with NO skip recharge time for hints and puzzles, I should be able to.
With game play corrections, better storylines and maybe a little less childish, this game/developer would be promising.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you uncover who's trying to destroy the Osmont family in time?
Overall rating
1
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5
17 of 32 found this review helpful
Painful
PostedMarch 4, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I think I dozed off while playing the demo. This game was just horrible. I dont think I have ever rated a game this low. Those 5 star raters must have been playing a different game. I am slowing losing my faith in playing a great HOG on here again. BFG you can do better than what you have been providing us with in the last 2 years.
I don't recommend this game.
Follow a mystical story full of secrets and puzzles after a severe storm forces you to seek refuge in an old wax museum!
Overall rating
3
/
5
22 of 27 found this review helpful
Pretty basic but fun game
PostedMarch 2, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I played the demo and enjoyed the game with its panoramic views. Its a really basic game, not hard to find the hidden objects. I liked how one location leads you to another location by finding the object to open it. Plenty of hidden object scenes to play.
I didnt find the story line very exciting but in this type of HOG I really dont think its pertinent to the game.
Graphics were fine. Sound effects were kind of cheesy.
Graphics were fine. Sound effects were kind of cheesy.
I haven't decided if I want to purchase the game (even with my free credit) only because I'm not sure how much more game play is there after the demo. There is no indication of how many levels to the game. If I knew there was a lot more after what I played in the demo, I would definitely buy this.
Not your typical HO game with the storyline that guides the game play. But with the lack of decent HOGs lately, it makes for a nice distraction.
I recommend this game!
When Santa’s sleigh is damaged as he’s leaving the North Pole on Christmas night, only one person can save the holidays. You!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Bah hum bug
PostedDecember 9, 2021
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I have always looked forward to playing the annual Christmas Wonderlands but this year was a huge disappointment. First there was no storyline like in past versions. I found this years game to be very boring. The game itself was not challenging and it seemed like the developers cut too many corners on this one. And those kids....am I the only one who thinks they look like they are about 60 years old now? None of the featured characters looked normal or good...bad graphic genes lol. I hope the developer gets it together for next year and produces something worthwhile.
If you have a free game coming or there is a big sale, then it would be worth getting and playing this one. But it does not meet full price standards.
If you have a free game coming or there is a big sale, then it would be worth getting and playing this one. But it does not meet full price standards.
I don't recommend this game.
A detective meets a mysterious stranger in her first case!
Overall rating
2
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5
29 of 35 found this review helpful
This game stings like a bee...ouch
PostedJanuary 29, 2021
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I didn't make it past the demo. I think I fell asleep somewhere during that hour. The game did not flow smoothly at all. Play was jumpy & sometimes made no sense. I consider myself an expert at HO games but having to use the map for direction and the hint button to tell me what to do only lends to the fact that the play is confusing and rather boring. The HO scenes were fun but no challenge at all. Puzzles were OK. I won't be buying/finishing this game unless I happen to get a free CE game coupon or there is a BOGO free code.
I'm not sure what Elephant was doing here. Where they just trying to whip out another game to make money? They have done much better in the past. And we HOP game enthusiasts deserve better.
Those 5 star ratings? One of the players rates everything a five and the others I'm guessing are not long time HOP players. Play the demo and decide for yourself but its a No Go for me.
I'm not sure what Elephant was doing here. Where they just trying to whip out another game to make money? They have done much better in the past. And we HOP game enthusiasts deserve better.
Those 5 star ratings? One of the players rates everything a five and the others I'm guessing are not long time HOP players. Play the demo and decide for yourself but its a No Go for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Turn a humble little homestead into a booming agribusiness!
Overall rating
1
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5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
If you are 12 years old
PostedJanuary 17, 2021
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
If you are 12 then this game is for you. I couldn't even make it through the demo. If it were geared more for adults (graphics, challenge...) it would be a fun time management game. But as is, no. Do not recommend at all.
I don't recommend this game.
Your favorite wizard is back and looking to extend his years in this magical match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Spellarium never disappoints!
PostedJune 2, 2019
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
The Spellarium series is one of my favorites. Amazing graphics, cute storyline and plenty of variety in the puzzles. The new colored tiles in #4 is great addition to game play. No cons with Spellarium, but I wish there were a few more "find the difference" levels.
If you have never played any of the Spellariums, it is definitely worth the time and $ to go back and start from the beginning of the series.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the hidden city and save your mom in time?
Overall rating
5
/
5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Best HO game in a LONG time
PostedApril 1, 2019
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I think this just may be my most favorite HO game and I have played a ton of hidden object games. The releases since the beginning of the year have been sparse and those that have been released have not been that good. All HO developers should play this game and learn a thing or two.
There isn't a single thing I didn't like about this game. The graphics are awesome and the music is theme appropriate and enjoyable. I enjoyed all of the characters, especially Rebecca and Collins. Their interaction is funny, witty and a nice change of pace. The story line is fresh and interesting.
The hidden object scenes were not difficult but some of the objects you have to work for. There are some unique interaction tasks, such as the rack of weapons, that added to the success of this game. In the very beginning of the game, there is a pop-up list of items that you have to find. I thought this would have carried throughout the whole game but it didn't. A few more of those in future games would be fun.
My favorite thing about this game? The tool belt. How many times have you had to find numerous knives and pliers during a HO game in order to progress.....too many. The developers were geniuses and gave you a tool belt that you had for the entire game. Bravo!!!!
I recommend this game!