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- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:771
- Reviews Submitted:16
- First Review:November 21, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 12, 2012
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Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles
Guide a young apprentice through a maze of match 3 puzzles, solitaire, mahjong, and more. Explore the magical realm of Skye!
Overall rating
5
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5
52 of 53 found this review helpful
Most Bang For Your Buck Award!
PostedDecember 12, 2012
Imp22
fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
3
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5
You get 9 different types of play, <called training areas> each having 25 levels. At every 5th level, there is a mini game.
You don't have to complete one entire training area before you start a new one, so you can bounce around and play what you are in the mood to play.
You don't have to complete one entire training area before you start a new one, so you can bounce around and play what you are in the mood to play.
When you complete one entire training area, there is a question that you answer and your answer determines in what category you get points.
(Mind, Nature, or Craft)
You use these 'points' to upgrade the different training areas.
(Mind, Nature, or Craft)
You use these 'points' to upgrade the different training areas.
The different training areas are...
The Dark Lake...
This is a fishing game where you collect a certain number of a specific fish and you can collect the treasures too.
This is a fishing game where you collect a certain number of a specific fish and you can collect the treasures too.
Pixie Blocks...
This is a collapse matching game where you try to create large groups of the same color blocks.
This is a collapse matching game where you try to create large groups of the same color blocks.
Fairie Races...
This is like Mario Kart.
This is like Mario Kart.
Mystic Tripeaks...
This is solitaire.
This is solitaire.
Gnome Mines...
This is like Tetris. You put different shaped pieces in carts of different dimensions. The same colors combine to make larger 'gems' and give you higher points.
This is like Tetris. You put different shaped pieces in carts of different dimensions. The same colors combine to make larger 'gems' and give you higher points.
Runejong...
A Mahjong game
A Mahjong game
Alchemy...
This is a Match 3 game.
This is a Match 3 game.
Pyromancy...
This is a 'shooting' game where you try to collect points by shooting at fireworks type of targets. the more individual targets in your sights at one time the higher your score.
This is a 'shooting' game where you try to collect points by shooting at fireworks type of targets. the more individual targets in your sights at one time the higher your score.
Celestial Spheres...
This is a marble popping game.
This is a marble popping game.
This game also allows you to go back and play any or all the levels of a particular training area.
Pixie Blocks is my favorite, so I am always in that training area, but it's nice to know that if I get bored with that style of play that there are 8 other types I can choose from.
Pixie Blocks is my favorite, so I am always in that training area, but it's nice to know that if I get bored with that style of play that there are 8 other types I can choose from.
It is true that some of the games have timers...
however, I found the timers to be long enough (except in the harder, more challenging levels, as it should be.)
however, I found the timers to be long enough (except in the harder, more challenging levels, as it should be.)
I HIGHLY recommend this game to everyone. It really does have something for most everyone.
Bottom line...
If you like games with lots of variety...
THIS IS YOUR GAME!
If you like games with lots of variety...
THIS IS YOUR GAME!
I recommend this game!
Journey through beautiful landscapes as you help untangle bees from spider webs in this original puzzle game.
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 22 found this review helpful
I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A PUZZLE GAME LIKE THIS!
PostedMarch 22, 2012
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
First of all... I did love this game, hence the 5 stars... to be honest though... most would probably give this game 3 stars.
TangleBee is a Cat’s Cradle/untangle the lines game.
There isn’t really a ‘story’ but you have a goal of traveling through the forest and different scenes to find and free all of the queen bees.
Each Queen bee has a different power to help you free the bees.
This is a long game, but probably not the kind you would play from start to finish, like you would if you were playing a hidden object game.
There isn’t really a ‘story’ but you have a goal of traveling through the forest and different scenes to find and free all of the queen bees.
Each Queen bee has a different power to help you free the bees.
This is a long game, but probably not the kind you would play from start to finish, like you would if you were playing a hidden object game.
For an older game, released in January of 2007, graphics are clear, but not sharp and crisp like games today… if that makes sense.
A nice, cheery, colorful puzzle game.
A nice, cheery, colorful puzzle game.
*3 levels of difficulty… Easy, Normal, Hard
*There are goals of bronze, silver, and gold to try to earn. Gold… even on easy… even in the Kids level…is tough to get!
*There are many ACHIEVEMENTS to earn.
5 different modes of play… which are as follows…
*TangleBee Classic (Timed)… 135 levels In this mode… as you uncross the overlapping lines the bees are freed and fly off. Free all the bees to complete the level. The timer is a SPIDER who climbs up a thread and tries to get to the honeycomb. If he does… you lose the level, and a life.
*Tangle Bee Kids… An easier, more colorful version of Classic.
*Tangle Trouble… 90 levels… A more difficult version of TangleBee Classic…
*Tangle Puzzle… 50 levels… You must untangle all the lines before the bees get freed. Timer seems fairly generous on this level.
*Timeless Tangle… This is one long level with no time limit.
There are also Bonus levels in between the regular play levels… avoid the spiders while clearing the picture in the background.
The music is a nice, relaxing acoustic guitar with 3 songs… you can choose to play one particular song from the options menu or ‘random’, which switches them around.
BOTTOM LINE...
If you don’t particularly care for the Cat’s Cradle/Untangle the Web type of puzzle, don’t bother even demoing because you won’t find anything you would like with this game.
To YOU I do NOT recommend this game.
To YOU I do NOT recommend this game.
If, however, you are like me and love the ‘untangle the lines’ type puzzles… you will love this game!
To YOU I highly recommend this game.
To YOU I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Visit Puzzler World and enjoy different Puzzle types like Wordsearch, Fitword, Sudoku, and many more!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Disappointing!
PostedFebruary 27, 2012
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This review is based on the demo.
When I first saw this game I had high hopes, because I usually love these type of puzzles.
These are some of the typical puzzles that you would find in the puzzle books from Dell Publishing and Penny Press.
Except... a lot of MY FAVORITES from there were omitted.
Except... a lot of MY FAVORITES from there were omitted.
On the plus side...
There are LOTS of puzzles and a variety of them.
Seek and Find word puzzle
Math equation
Sudoku
Hangman
Fill in the dot to make a picture
Codex
to name a few.
There are LOTS of puzzles and a variety of them.
Seek and Find word puzzle
Math equation
Sudoku
Hangman
Fill in the dot to make a picture
Codex
to name a few.
On the negative side...
The difficulty level was geared more toward children than adults. I think the most difficult thing was trying to write my name with that stupid pencil!
The music and graphics were annoying and took away from what could have been a most enjoyable game.
This game is not for me and I won't even purchase as a daily deal or catch of the week.
However...
I would recommend this game to elementary/middle school children and someone who likes fairly easy puzzles.
I would recommend this game to elementary/middle school children and someone who likes fairly easy puzzles.
Lead Saturn's son to the top of the Pantheon and help him become a mighty god in All My Gods! Use divine powers to change the life of Romans!
Overall rating
3
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5
108 of 152 found this review helpful
It's okay...
PostedFebruary 27, 2012
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Storyline
3
/
5
This review is based on the demo.
This game is a resource management type rather than time management.
There are awards to collect.
(usually I would say 'work' for but there isn't much 'work' involved in this game.)
You do have to complete the tasks, but unlike the usual time management games... you don't have to rush around or click fast and furiously.
I was going to compare it to "My Kingdom For The Princess"... but actually it is more comparable to
"Be A King".
"All My Gods" has multiple quests <tasks> come up and sit on the left side of your screen, just like in "Be A King".
There are awards to collect.
(usually I would say 'work' for but there isn't much 'work' involved in this game.)
You do have to complete the tasks, but unlike the usual time management games... you don't have to rush around or click fast and furiously.
I was going to compare it to "My Kingdom For The Princess"... but actually it is more comparable to
"Be A King".
"All My Gods" has multiple quests <tasks> come up and sit on the left side of your screen, just like in "Be A King".
I played this game until the demo time ran out, so I must have been enjoying it...
however...
In order to use any of the 'God Powers' there had to be enough mana available.
I found it very frustrating to have to wait for the mana to fill up, which seems to take a very long time.
(Maybe it's just because I lack proper patience)
however...
In order to use any of the 'God Powers' there had to be enough mana available.
I found it very frustrating to have to wait for the mana to fill up, which seems to take a very long time.
(Maybe it's just because I lack proper patience)
One thing I did really like was that the little workers didn't go back to their building each time they finished a task... like in My Kingdom For The Princess. <that got really annoying>
I will probably buy this game... when it is on sale, but for me it's not worth the $6.99 price.
So I am marking it a recommend.... ON SALE
I recommend this game!
Help Autumn rescue her fairy friends and stop the Spirit of Gloom in Mother Nature, an exciting Strategy game!
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
A waste of time, and effort... don't waste your money!
PostedFebruary 13, 2012
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
As others have said...
This game is very boring, doing the same thing over and over... plant, dig up the bad plant, water... oh and don't forget to pick up the trash that the evil animal keeps dropping/creating.
The tutorial was not in the least bit helpful.
This game is very boring, doing the same thing over and over... plant, dig up the bad plant, water... oh and don't forget to pick up the trash that the evil animal keeps dropping/creating.
The tutorial was not in the least bit helpful.
I kept hoping that it would get better... but it never did.
I thought this would be a cute game the likes of
The fifth Gate or
Aerie: Spirit of the forest
No such luck...
I thought this would be a cute game the likes of
The fifth Gate or
Aerie: Spirit of the forest
No such luck...
I don't recommend this game to anyone...at any price.
I wouldn't recommend it even if it was given for free!
I wouldn't recommend it even if it was given for free!
I don't recommend this game.
Put together the beautiful jigsaws included, or make your own new puzzles from photos or screen captures in Jigsaws Galore!
Overall rating
4
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5
170 of 191 found this review helpful
Just what I was looking for
PostedJanuary 10, 2012
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I have just recently gotten interested in jigsaw puzzle genre...
This game fills the bill on what I was looking for.
This game fills the bill on what I was looking for.
I really like that there are so many options for personalizing the jigsaw experience to my tastes.
I can change the shape & size of the pieces, making an easier or more difficult picture.
I can change the shape & size of the pieces, making an easier or more difficult picture.
I can change the background color, an option I REALLY like.
There is plenty of room on the sides and below for the pieces... but they also give trays to sort the pieces, which I really liked. I can add or subtract how many trays I want to use, so they aren't cluttering up the board by always being there.
It has a feature of being able to put a small picture of the one you are putting together in a corner... or anywhere on the board... for you to use as guidance.
There is a 'ghost' picture on the mat for guidance... but this can be turned off, which I really like.
Music...none... which in my opinion is a good thing... I can put on whatever type of music I like while I'm playing...
This way...I'm not stuck with a soundtrack that repeats over and over again.
This way...I'm not stuck with a soundtrack that repeats over and over again.
The game comes with 200 pictures broken down in the following categories...
Animals...37
Buildings...26
Miscellaneous...39
Outdoor...43
Scenic...44
However you can also download your own pictures and create puzzles from them. Cool!
This feature makes this game endless!
<I plan to take some of my favorite sceenshots from other games to turn into puzzles!>
Animals...37
Buildings...26
Miscellaneous...39
Outdoor...43
Scenic...44
However you can also download your own pictures and create puzzles from them. Cool!
This feature makes this game endless!
<I plan to take some of my favorite sceenshots from other games to turn into puzzles!>
With all the options and features to this game... I will be happily puzzling away for a long time!
I highly recommend this game!
This is a perfect no fuss...no muss jigsaw experience with the added features of...
*Great value of play <when you consider you can download your own pictures also>
*Lots of options to personalize your puzzling experience
*No annoying soundtrack
*Lots of options to personalize your puzzling experience
*No annoying soundtrack
I recommend this game!
Align dazzling holidays jewels and break them out of their frozen boxes in this relaxing and mesmerizing matching game.
Overall rating
2
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5
39 of 45 found this review helpful
I won't be buying this one...
PostedDecember 8, 2011
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
... and this from someone who has ALL the other Jewel match games!
I was looking for a nice Holiday game, but this wasn't it!
I was so disappointed with this one.
Yes it's a typical Match3, with power ups and all...
that isn't the problem.
I was so disappointed with this one.
Yes it's a typical Match3, with power ups and all...
that isn't the problem.
I was very disappointed in the darkness of the whole screen. Between that and the ugly ornaments they give you to match, I was completely turned off.
Previous Jewel Match games have all had a light background and pretty jewels to make matches.
It's a real shame they didn't do this game similarly, with pretty holiday backgrounds.
It's a real shame they didn't do this game similarly, with pretty holiday backgrounds.
I love Christmas carols... but for some reason I found the music in this to be more annoying than relaxing.
I was so looking forward to recommending this game, especially since it's the holiday season.
Unfortunately, I won't even recommend it as a Daily Deal.
Unfortunately, I won't even recommend it as a Daily Deal.
I don't recommend this game.
After a natural disaster, Shangri-La lays in ashes. Aerie and the will-o-wisps are called upon to bring the land back to life!
Overall rating
4
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5
43 of 45 found this review helpful
Challenging game for TM lovers
PostedDecember 6, 2011
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This is a pretty game, with relaxing music. The game play, however, is anything but relaxing. The timer seems real short, even for a TM game.
While it’s true that you can finish the level, even though the time has elapsed, you won’t be given the moon stones that are needed to repair the Temples, unless you complete before the timer runs out.
You are given the help of a will-o-wisp to start out each level, and can release a second one.
You have to keep a sharp eye on your resources or you can’t repair damage and it can get tedious to have to go collect more water, seeds or life force when they are away from the area you are trying to fix.
There are also hidden objects, such as mushrooms or mountain crystals, in each level.
I haven’t played this game start to finish yet, but I feel the length is good and the replay-ability is high.
I am not really a rush around TM fan, but this game was intriguing and fun enough for me to want to continue. I will finish and most likely, replay this one.
You have to keep a sharp eye on your resources or you can’t repair damage and it can get tedious to have to go collect more water, seeds or life force when they are away from the area you are trying to fix.
There are also hidden objects, such as mushrooms or mountain crystals, in each level.
I haven’t played this game start to finish yet, but I feel the length is good and the replay-ability is high.
I am not really a rush around TM fan, but this game was intriguing and fun enough for me to want to continue. I will finish and most likely, replay this one.
In a nut shell…
If you like the CHALLENGE of a short timer… and to-ing & fro-ing, you will LOVE this game, and to you… I recommend this game.
If however you find short timers too frustrating...
don’t waste your money on this one… not even as a Daily Deal.
don’t waste your money on this one… not even as a Daily Deal.
I recommend this game!
Experience a thrilling battle at sea in this unique Match 3 game. Use your wits to upgrade your ship and launch the attack!
Overall rating
4
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5
36 of 38 found this review helpful
Fun Battle Match 3
PostedNovember 29, 2011
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Sea Journey is an unusual Match 3 in that you have a computer opponent.
The screen is set up where the top part of the screen has a ship on the left (yours) and a ship on the right (the computer’s). This is where the actual battling takes place. Under this area is the match 3 board.
You get 3 turns to make matches. If you match 4 you get an extra turn, match 5 and you get 2 extra turns. When your 3 turns are done, it is your opponent’s turn to make 3 matches.
Your matches net you gold, gems, experience points, bombs, and the ability to maneuver your ship further from your opponent.
Experience Points are used to upgrade your
Attack
Durability
Navigation
Trade
Your matches net you gold, gems, experience points, bombs, and the ability to maneuver your ship further from your opponent.
Experience Points are used to upgrade your
Attack
Durability
Navigation
Trade
When you collect a trio of bombs, your ship fires upon your computer opponent’s ship.
The round ends when one of you sinks the other ship.
Also as you collect gems, the meter at the very top of the screen that starts filling.
When this meter is full… it starts collecting all the bombs fired, both from your opponent and you. You can save them all to make one huge volley that, if big enough will sink the opponent’s ship.
As you progress you can go to port and upgrade you ship or experience, allowing you to use talismans.
Each ship has different strengths and uses different color gems to make maneuvers on your opponent.
The round ends when one of you sinks the other ship.
Also as you collect gems, the meter at the very top of the screen that starts filling.
When this meter is full… it starts collecting all the bombs fired, both from your opponent and you. You can save them all to make one huge volley that, if big enough will sink the opponent’s ship.
As you progress you can go to port and upgrade you ship or experience, allowing you to use talismans.
Each ship has different strengths and uses different color gems to make maneuvers on your opponent.
In addition to the match 3 element... there are various mini games, that are fun to play.
This game is quite long and just when you think it's done... there is a final battle that is extremely challenging.
For an older game, the graphics are awesome. The scenery is beautiful, too.
The music is nice… but after awhile can become somewhat repetitive.
If you are looking for something different, give this game a try.
The music is nice… but after awhile can become somewhat repetitive.
If you are looking for something different, give this game a try.
I recommend this game!
Elements
Embark on a scientific adventure using your matching skills to distill and combine the essences of mythic elements.
Overall rating
4
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5
56 of 59 found this review helpful
Not your typical match 3.
PostedNovember 29, 2011
Imp22
fromOregon, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Elements is a game that uses a combining technique.
You swap 2 different elements of the same size so at least one matches a like element. Then they combine and become a larger element.
I usually play this game on Classic mode, but it also has Timed and Relaxed modes.
You swap 2 different elements of the same size so at least one matches a like element. Then they combine and become a larger element.
I usually play this game on Classic mode, but it also has Timed and Relaxed modes.
The instructions are easy to follow and learn. The game starts out nice and slow so it’s easy to catch on.
Your goal is to get all the matches combined, and also to get an ‘expert’ wax seal.
Your goal is to get all the matches combined, and also to get an ‘expert’ wax seal.
The game keeps track of…
Current Score
Total Points
Total Matches
Total Combos
Longest Combo
Biggest Combo
Current Score
Total Points
Total Matches
Total Combos
Longest Combo
Biggest Combo
Custom cursor can be turned off and the screen can be windowed if you prefer.
The music is very relaxing and the story is interesting, but can be skipped by clicking continue.
Each element has a small story too.
There are 16 elements total, but you begin with 2 and add one as you progress.
The length of this game is quite long and with 3 different modes of play it makes it even longer.
It is a game that can be replayed again and again, to better scores, or just for the shear fun of it.
Each element has a small story too.
There are 16 elements total, but you begin with 2 and add one as you progress.
The length of this game is quite long and with 3 different modes of play it makes it even longer.
It is a game that can be replayed again and again, to better scores, or just for the shear fun of it.
I love this game and highly recommend it, although I realize not everyone will care for it…
Give the demo a try!
Give the demo a try!
I recommend this game!