I enjoyed all the Dig the Ground games, but I prefer this match 3 version even more than the chain match versions. There are a few things to be figured out as you go but that makes it more fun and challenging IMO.
This plays very similarly to Fantasy Mosaics. You can work everything out through logic - no guessing. The illustrations are simple but clear. The game does get more complex as you move along. It's a buy for me.
Although I prefer nonograms to be able to be solved with no guesswork, I really enjoyed this and you can use "hints" instead of guessing with no penalty. The need for hints was really minimal anyway. The images were solid/well done, and the story was intriguing. Bought this one.
This is my #1 genre but many of the match games are so simple and over in a heartbeat. This one is beautiful, clever, makes you think and strategize. Loved it! It is currently my favorite and I'm sure I will play it more than once. I am looking forward to the Collector's Edition extras on this one.
If you like Fantasy Mosaics I think you will enjoy this as well. I found the pictures a bit simple and the play a little less difficult but still very pleasant way to pass my "quiet time".
I love the way the Fantasy Mosaics play. It is extremely rare that you have to guess - almost always able to complete by logic. The pictures are fun and a little more complex than many of the games. I think I own all of these. I like the little mini-games too.
This is very much like the old timey paint by numbers except that the pictures are quite complex in most cases with lots of pleasant color and texture. To me this was the best of this type of game I've played so far. A buy for me for winding down at the end of the day or evening. Never frustrating but maintained my interest.
The first couple pictures are quite basic but they get more complex as you go and I enjoyed seeing the final outcome of my efforts. I like that a misclick had no consequences in this kind of game and I like that you can click and drag across several of the same number to "paint".
This is my favorite genre and I understand some of the complaints. I found the game to be oddly relaxing and challenging at the same time. While it is timed, I only ran out of time once but at the same time I found quite a few levels a challenge to beat the clock. And I agree that there is no "goal" but to clear the board yet that worked for me. There are 3 power ups per turn if you need them. There could have been some changing up of the elements you were matching to make it more interesting but if you like Match 3 you may find this enjoyable.