JPCarol's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:112
- Reviews Submitted:32
- First Review:December 2, 2011
- Most Recent Review:February 8, 2023
- Featured reviews0
Follow our intrepid investigators as they explore this unique Paris setting that combines fantasy and the Crazy Years.
Overall rating
1
/
5
Bugs,Bugs and More Bigs
PostedFebruary 8, 2023
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played this game when it first came out and it was not as buggy as it is now. Several fact driven puzzles have the wrong answer listed as the correct answer and many more do not recognize any answer as the correct one. If the developers are going to re-release this game, they should be sure that all the answers are correct and also, when buying out of a games, the correct solution should be revealed so that the player can learn what they did wrong. Fun concept - Poor execution
I don't recommend this game.
Experience an original coming-of-age story in a magical realm!
Overall rating
5
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
A Fun Adventure. Great for kids and adults, too
PostedSeptember 26, 2021
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played this game in Beta and was not as happy with it as I am with the finished product. It is much different from your typical Big Fish game, but still challenging and a lot of fun. II recommend playing the trial version to see if you like it first. I did find that after playing the trial and buying the game, that the game restarts. Maybe just a glitch but be aware that you might have to start over if you buy. Great game to play with your kids. Challenging for them and still not boring for adults. Thumbs up from me.
I recommend this game!
It’s all hands on deck when an earthquake hits Coastland!
Overall rating
2
/
5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
A Rescue Team Wanna-Be
PostedSeptember 26, 2021
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game is just a knock-off of the Rescue Team games, but lacking the fun and ease of play. Also, the dialog was obviously written in a language other than English and then put through some sort of translation program that leaves a lot to be desired. I did not even finish the trial version before I deleted the game. Thumbs down from me
I don't recommend this game.
Follow an adventurous feline on his Match-3 quest to defeat an evil witch and restore peace to the forest!
Overall rating
5
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
There is much more to this game than you think
PostedAugust 10, 2021
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
On the surface, this looks like another match 3, buy goodies, type game, but as you get deeper into the games, some pretty challenging strategy and planning gets involved. I found the entire game provided a wonderful challenge and was a lot of fun. Don't be put off by the lack of slick graphics and animations. Just settle in for some puzzle solving and head scratching. I highly recommend.
People live in fear of the dragon and it’s up to you to embark on a dangerous quest and become the hero!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
More More More
PostedAugust 29, 2020
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game was over too soon. I wish they had packed more challenges and more story into it. I also missed the interface from III where you could make your own, food, weapons, potions, etc. All in all a fun game, but I just wanted more of it
I recommend this game!
Adera
Jane Sinclaire faces her greatest challenge in the mysterious city of Adera. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts and unlock its secrets!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
If only there were more......
PostedOctober 22, 2019
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a beautifully constructed game. The graphics are stunning. The games are challenging and the story line is intriguing. The only problem is that I thought I was buying a whole novel and all I got was the first chapter. I can understand that due to the incredible detail in the game itself that it is a Magnum Opus, but I think it would behoove the developers to let the buyer know that this is a serialized game and one is only getting Part 1 of who knows how many. I hope it will not take forever for the remaining chapters to be published. If it takes too long, people will lose interest and the story may well never be finished.
I recommend this game!
Can you save the Heavenfall campers from a malevolent force in time?
Overall rating
2
/
5
7 of 15 found this review helpful
Save your Money - Don't buy this game
PostedJune 16, 2019
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
The pictures that are shown on the page advertising the game have little or nothing to do with the actual story. In my opinion, this game is extreme;y juvenile, simplistic and lacks a real plot or story line. The game play drags on and then suddenly, it is over ... There was just not satisfaction at completing the game nor in solving the puzzles - none of which were new or reaslly very interesting. I think that the developers are running our of ideas for this series and, if this is the case, let's just put it to bed instead of coming up with this kind of silly sequel.
I don't recommend this game.
Help the Romans and the Britons defeat the Filth in this exciting strategy adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Super Game. If you loved Adelantado you will love this
PostedNovember 25, 2018
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I tried this game because I thought it was like Viking Bros, etc. but it is from the same people who did Adelantado and is the same kind of game in a different setting; this time with Britons & Romans. Along with great game play, you get history lessons about the Druids, Celts and early Britons. I just wish that it had more hidden caches and a bit more in clue hunt genre like Adelantado. This game is only chapter 1 and I can hardly wait for the next chapter !!
I recommend this game!
A sizzling take on the classic tale of greed, yearning, and redemption.
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Beautiful graphics - Terrible story
PostedNovember 12, 2018
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Not too sure what else to say beyond the review title. The graphic quality of the game is absolutely gorgeous, but the story is so convoluted and fragmented that I never really got any sense of it. It's all about the little match girl -but not really... Puzzles are OK. I prefer games that offer alternatives to HOP and I also skipped two puzzles that were so slanted towards the arcade/fast reflex type that I was unable to completed them. (If I wanted to play arcade game buy them) I wish the rest of the game had lived up to the excellent graphics
I recommend this game!
Can you save escaped magical creatures before it’s too late?
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Excellent Game !!!
PostedAugust 5, 2018
JPCarol
fromPacific Grove, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Finally, a HOG/Adventure game with a new story line, no blood and excellent quality of both graphics and puzzles. I really enjoyed this game. The puzzles were fun, challenging and some of them were new concepts. The story line was coherent and different. The characters and creatures were well drawn and believable. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and wanted it to keep on forever.
I recommend this game!