purpleziva's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:452
- Reviews Submitted:96
- First Review:April 1, 2019
- Most Recent Review:February 4, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Trick-or-treating fun in Springfield and Pinecreek Hills!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 star game, as always!
PostedSeptember 26, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
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
Thanks Casual Arts! Another awesome game! These games always put a smile on my face 😊
No complaints (as usual) about the game or play, no problems encountered. Did experience audio feedback in the beginning when playing the newspaper rotate game but didn't happen anymore after that screen.
Music and sounds are great! And finally the people in the scenes say "thank you" instead of "ooh". CA did a wonderful job with the Halloween graphics.
As I said, another fantastic game with Mike and Emma by Casual Arts. It was a definite BUY for me.
I recommend this game!
Explore the beauty of The Emerald Isle through more than 14,000 engaging puzzles!
Overall rating
2
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5
Hard NO for me
PostedSeptember 21, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
Played 1 jigsaw and 1 swap and deleted the game. The developer does give you a lot of options to choose for each puzzle but it doesn't make it anymore fun or improve the photo. The pictures they have chosen for this game are terrible, uninteresting. They did a very poor job with giving facts about Ireland. I find Swap games enjoyable but found them in this game to be lacking. The max # of strips is 25. The number should be a lot higher. Add some puzzles that are both vertical and horizontal. Make the Swaps more challenging for us adults.
I get what Tiny Little Lion is trying to do. With all the major complaints being voiced about Hidden Object games TLL tried to develop something new for us. But I think they came up short. Go back to the drawing board, improve on and elevate the game play and come out with a new and better version.
I don't recommend this game.
There’s something strange lying beyond the Blue Moon...
Overall rating
5
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5
fantastic game, as usual
PostedSeptember 18, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
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
You really don't need to say much when it comes to Twistingo. This series never disappoints. Fun changes in this version. Kudos to this developer for always putting out an awesome game!
I recommend this game!
Help Eric restore the fading sun and bring the dying world back to life!
Overall rating
4
/
5
typical Spellarium
PostedSeptember 2, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I like the Spellarium series. The developers usually add something new to gameplay which keeps the game from becoming too monotonous.
However, I think it's only a 4 star game. Graphics aren't great, storyline is horribly boring, the main character is hard to look at. Maybe some new music/audio sounds would be nice.
The mahjong games could have been coded a lot better...on probably 50% of them, I could only make one match and there were no more moves..even if I replayed it.
Despite the faults I find with this game, I will always play the demo at least. But personally, I'm going to pass on buying or using credits until the developers become a little more creative.
However, I think it's only a 4 star game. Graphics aren't great, storyline is horribly boring, the main character is hard to look at. Maybe some new music/audio sounds would be nice.
The mahjong games could have been coded a lot better...on probably 50% of them, I could only make one match and there were no more moves..even if I replayed it.
Despite the faults I find with this game, I will always play the demo at least. But personally, I'm going to pass on buying or using credits until the developers become a little more creative.
I recommend this game!
A good magician never reveals their secrets!
Overall rating
1
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5
Don't waste your time
PostedAugust 24, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Sad because Domini used to be one of my favorite developers. But the last year, 2 years this is the typical game that they have been putting out. They get such poor reviews every game and I don't understand why they don't fix it.
Skip this game...its horrible, as usual.
I don't recommend this game.
A powerful volcano is about to erupt, threatening the temple of Angkor. Can your match making skills save the temple?
Overall rating
3
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5
Really liked it but...
PostedAugust 18, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I love these kind of match 3 games. While game play isn't rocket science, you do sometimes have to think about what moves to make and when.
My BIGGEST complaint about this series (which is why I took off 2 stars) is the BIONIC FOG. Developer, you take this to the utmost annoying extreme. Some levels feel like they will never end because you can't get ahead of the fog before it grows again. It is not enjoyable. It exceeds the definition of challenging. It's just a game that we are supposed to enjoy playing. I have played other M3s by other developers who also use the fog but theirs is enjoyably doable. Yours makes me want to throw my monitor across the room.
I may be the only person it annoys. If you're ok with it, then I would recommend buying the game. It won't be a purchase for me
Get ready to navigate a succession crisis under the sea!
Overall rating
4
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5
Thumbs up!
PostedAugust 18, 2024
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
(Review based on demo play) I enjoy playing this series. The graphics are awesome...sharp and colorful. I like the "sea" theme. The developer used this to their advantage with the cute graphics. New hidden objects-shells and animals plus crabs to click on in each scene to get fish. I played on "Chill" level so not sure how challenging it is on harder, timed levels.
I saw that the CE version only adds on 15 more levels so not sure if it's worth a CE price.
My only complaint with this game, and the others before it, is the bat that you click on when it shows up on screen. First, this bat doesn't stay on screen very long at all. So you gotta be fast. I wish the developer would use a distinct sound when the bat pops up so you know to start looking for it. Secondly, I wish I knew how many you can get on each level.
Overall, this game is fun to play, has super cute characters and great graphics! Nice relaxing music in the background as you play. I may wait until the Standard version (only 15 extra levels in CE) but it is definitely worth playing.
I recommend this game!
Can you help a young peasant girl chase her scientific dreams?
Overall rating
4
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5
I enjoyed playing this one
PostedJuly 28, 2024
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I had fun playing this game. Cute storyline. Nice graphics. Game play level was fine. First game in a while where I haven't skipped the mini-games....and I am not a fan of mini-games in HO games.
There were a couple of HO sparkling scenes that I had a problem with. I would find everything on the list but the scene wouldn't close out/finish. I clicked on 'hint" and it showed another item that was not on the list 🤷🏻♀️
My biggest complaint was the character conversations....their accents were unrealistic for the time period the game is based on. I deducted a star based on the lack of an accent. Otherwise I thought it was a great game.
I recommend this game!
Investigate a famous photographer with a haunting secret!
Overall rating
2
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5
Its a big NO, DO
PostedJuly 28, 2024
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
It's like Groundhog Day. Or 50 First Dates. Know what I mean? I don't think it could be any more cookie cutter repetitive. Storyline was weak, it could have been written so much better. The audio/visual... not great or extraordinary. I say the level of challenge was OK but only because of the mini-games and boy was this game mini-game HEAVY. I skipped probably 95% of them. A lot of them are poorly explained as well.
The "stars" 🙄😡
Example of how ridiculous this game was... in a forest, you use a KITE to knock something out of a tree. WHAT!?!? Come on DO...we aren't morons.
I was truly baffled at the 5 star rating someone gave this game, until I saw the name. Don't be fooled by it. This game, like the last dozen games DO/Domini has put out, is not worth purchasing.
I don't recommend this game.
Discover an even bigger blend of hidden object experiences!
Overall rating
3
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5
its Ok
PostedJuly 24, 2024
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I have always enjoyed this game but it has become too repetitive. The same thing for 5 games is a bit too much. Developer....get creative and change something.
I only played the demo and I will not be buying this one or future ones unless they shake it up and make some changes.
That being said, it is still worth playing, at least for a free hour.
That being said, it is still worth playing, at least for a free hour.
I recommend this game!