purpleziva's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:452
- Reviews Submitted:105
- First Review:April 1, 2019
- Most Recent Review:June 11, 2025
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Save the beautiful birds of an island rainforest in this tropical puzzler!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Fun game
PostedJanuary 26, 2023
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game series is always fun to play and I never regret purchasing them. A nice variety of different puzzles to play, especially love the bingo cards!
Play the demo...you'll be hooked!
I recommend this game!
Step into a tale of mystery, intrigue, deceit, and murder!
Overall rating
4
/
5
46 of 48 found this review helpful
A game worth playing
PostedJanuary 26, 2023
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
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
As far as HOPA games go lately, I really enjoyed playing this game. Good graphics, decent storyline and smooth gameplay. The game was a bit easy but I was playing the casual level, so I'm betting it's a bit more challenging on expert level.
I loved that they didn't overload the item list at the bottom...no scrolling back and forth looking for the item you need.
I didn't deduct any stars for this but I saw some errors in item names as they related to what they do. Example, a butterfly pin/brooch that you use to open a lock was called a "butterfly bandage" ???
Two things that bother me, with this game and most HOPA games, is
#1 leaving a search area open/sparkling after you have found all the items only because there is a note in there (that once you read it, you don't need it anymore) and
#2 if you miss a hidden puzzle piece, it doesn't allow you to go back at the end of the game, to find it and be able to finish the special room (which wasn't very exciting anyway). For a CE game they could add a little bit more to the bonus area. The bonus game though was equally as fun to play as the main game was.
I recommend this game!
Immerse yourself in an amazing world of puzzles and riddles!
Overall rating
1
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Horrible game
PostedDecember 24, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Don't waste your time with this one. Horrible graphics, no conversation audio, numerous mistakes in the games. I'm really confused as to why this game was developed. Its an embarrassment to DO games.
I don't recommend this game.
Overall rating
2
/
5
4 of 13 found this review helpful
Pass
PostedDecember 13, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I played the demo and that's as far as I will go. This game was really poorly thrown together. It could have been so much more with a little effort on the developers part. Horrible graphics. Getting that big coin is a mystery to me. Not challenging at all.
There are MUCH better match 3 games of this type out there.
This ball of yarn needs to be put back in the knitting box.
There are MUCH better match 3 games of this type out there.
This ball of yarn needs to be put back in the knitting box.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop a soul-stealing monster from terrorizing the kingdom?
Overall rating
2
/
5
16 of 19 found this review helpful
Too simplistic
PostedDecember 8, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
My review is based on playing the demo. I won't be paying money or using points for this game. It is probably a great game for a very beginner HOPA player. But I found it to be too easy and quite dull and almost childish.
I don't recommend this game.
Join experienced detectives to help solve riddles and investigate one of history's greatest heists!
Overall rating
4
/
5
22 of 22 found this review helpful
Old School HOG
PostedNovember 19, 2022
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
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed playing this game. It's definitely an original type of Hidden Object game, old school.
Some of the wording is odd, for example a coat hanger is what I call a coat rack. But not a factor in my rating.
It has a simple storyline, detectives and thief scenario. More game play and very little chat which was nice.
Be warned it is a very short game for a CE.
My suggestion is grab it while its on sale because its definitely worth purchasing with a good sale or at most at standard price, if you like the old basic HO games.
Some of the wording is odd, for example a coat hanger is what I call a coat rack. But not a factor in my rating.
It has a simple storyline, detectives and thief scenario. More game play and very little chat which was nice.
Be warned it is a very short game for a CE.
My suggestion is grab it while its on sale because its definitely worth purchasing with a good sale or at most at standard price, if you like the old basic HO games.
I recommend this game!
Take flight with Santa for Springfield's most spectacular Christmas yet!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 12 found this review helpful
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
PostedNovember 18, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The Christmas Wonderland series is my favorite holiday game and this years did not disappoint.
Quite a few pleasant changes this year:
A hidden snowman in each scene (and he's not always easy to find!)
A house scene that you decorate with purchases in the shop. You finish up with a nice holiday decorated house and yard. (finally those coins have a purpose)
And lastly, some new music. Very relaxing and a pleasure to listen to while playing. With one exception....that dreadful version of Jolly Old St. Nicholas sung by that lady that can't carry a tune. (I hope she kept her day job). Casual Arts, please get rid of that song, it's like nails on a chalkboard.
A hidden snowman in each scene (and he's not always easy to find!)
A house scene that you decorate with purchases in the shop. You finish up with a nice holiday decorated house and yard. (finally those coins have a purpose)
And lastly, some new music. Very relaxing and a pleasure to listen to while playing. With one exception....that dreadful version of Jolly Old St. Nicholas sung by that lady that can't carry a tune. (I hope she kept her day job). Casual Arts, please get rid of that song, it's like nails on a chalkboard.
Thanks for another year of Wonderland, Casual Arts. I'd give you 10 stars if I could!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a magical artifact from destroying the realms?
Overall rating
4
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Enjoyable
PostedNovember 11, 2022
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
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed this game. It's a definite improvement over the HO games we've been given to play in a long time.
The main chapter was well done and a decent storyline to follow. The bonus chapter was ok, a bit too short and the storyline connection was lacking. The 3rd bonus was a HO scene and could have been much longer with very little extra effort by the developer.
My only real complaint was the accuracy of placing/combining items. You have to be dead on or you'll be making several attempts. A couple of times I had to use the hint button to see exactly where I was supposed to be placing or clicking. Got a bit aggravating.
Overall this is a really fun gam, great visuals and a mixture of different type of HO scenes as well as puzzles.
I definitely recommend this game (we may not see a decent HO game again for awhile)
The main chapter was well done and a decent storyline to follow. The bonus chapter was ok, a bit too short and the storyline connection was lacking. The 3rd bonus was a HO scene and could have been much longer with very little extra effort by the developer.
My only real complaint was the accuracy of placing/combining items. You have to be dead on or you'll be making several attempts. A couple of times I had to use the hint button to see exactly where I was supposed to be placing or clicking. Got a bit aggravating.
Overall this is a really fun gam, great visuals and a mixture of different type of HO scenes as well as puzzles.
I definitely recommend this game (we may not see a decent HO game again for awhile)
I recommend this game!
Transform your garden with the epic beauty of nature!
Overall rating
3
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5
29 of 37 found this review helpful
Its OK
PostedNovember 5, 2022
purpleziva
fromSC, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I enjoyed playing the demo but the game falls short of a great game. I think the polaroid and 3 morphs were easy to find. The HO scenes were fun to play but wish there were more objects to find and more HO scenes. Way too may puzzles in between. Sometimes 2 puzzles to 1 HO. And a lot of the puzzles were too childish (the click, drag and paint became redundantly annoying).
I think with some tweaking, this type game by this developer could have some potential.
I recommend playing the demo just to experience it for yourself but I would give the purchase a pass.
I recommend playing the demo just to experience it for yourself but I would give the purchase a pass.
I don't recommend this game.
Visit a brand-new fantasy world where your decisions matter!
Overall rating
4
/
5
39 of 51 found this review helpful
Worth playing
PostedNovember 3, 2022
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I know this game is going to get bad reviews from the DO/Domino despisers but I enjoyed playing the demo. I would purchase this with club points or a BOGO sale.
They came up with new ways to complete the usual boring tasks which makes you think a little more. Not much to the storyline in the demo but its nice not being bombarded with chat and popups.
I think we all have to come to the realization that because we have played so many HOPA games, it going to take a miracle to find a game that has a WOW factor anymore. Given that, definitely play the demo and come to your own conclusions...dont follow the reviews from the Domino malcontents.
They came up with new ways to complete the usual boring tasks which makes you think a little more. Not much to the storyline in the demo but its nice not being bombarded with chat and popups.
I think we all have to come to the realization that because we have played so many HOPA games, it going to take a miracle to find a game that has a WOW factor anymore. Given that, definitely play the demo and come to your own conclusions...dont follow the reviews from the Domino malcontents.
I recommend this game!