ToniD's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:325
- Reviews Submitted:15
- First Review:February 7, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 17, 2022
- Featured reviews0
Help your favorite puzzle-solving wizard build beautiful scenes!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
The Game I Didn't Know I Needed
PostedJune 17, 2022
ToniD
fromSouthern Iowa
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I initially tried this game just because I was curious. At first, I wasn't sure what was going on, but I quickly caught on and then - WOW - I had so much fun playing! I have now finished all the levels (110 I think) and am now playing on random levels that the game picks. I think this game is a blast. I didn't realize it would be such a great Match 3 game. I highly recommend!
I recommend this game!
Let's take a vacation across stunning California in this sunny puzzle adventure game with fun trivia thrown in!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
The Best HOG ever!
PostedMarch 7, 2021
ToniD
fromSouthern Iowa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
4
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5
This is an awesome game that will please anyone who likes HOGs. Beautiful scenery, great visual depiction of items, five different levels for each scene - pick your favorite - and a "hidden" object for each level. In the CE version, 69 levels x 5 different modes = many hours of almost non-repetitive game play. Only one drawback - some items are not quite what they say (ex. calling a snail a shellfish). Other than that, this is a perfect HOG!
I recommend this game!
Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 11 found this review helpful
LOVED this!
PostedOctober 28, 2015
ToniD
fromWilmington, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Word
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
WOW, just wow. Its been a long time since I have submitted a review. Most of the games in the last several months (or a year or more?) have just been ho-hum for me...nothing much to write about. But THIS game just blew me away. Of course I've been a fan of Ravenhurst since the very beginning, so knowing the back story helped some, certainly at least with my excitement level. (If you are not familiar with them, I recommend you buy those also - not for the purpose of understanding this game, but simply because you have missed some really great games!) But considering this game on its own, it just blew me away. Sound and video are movie-theater quality, puzzles are complex (but not necessarily hard - just created well). I have played just the demo so far - 90 minutes and I finished with 8 minutes to spare. Now THAT is pretty fair example of the game you are purchasing! Do NOT miss this game! Download the demo and see what I am talking about. Like I said, if you are not already familiar with Ravenhurst, you have a lot of catching up to do on some really great games. So if you have to start at the beginning, then put off this game until you catch up. You will NOT be sorry!
I recommend this game!
Was Veronica West’s death an accident… or a cold-blooded murder?
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 84 found this review helpful
DEAD ON!!
PostedJuly 12, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, 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
YES! YES! YES! Finally, a CE worth buying and playing! This is exactly the type of game that has been in very short supply on GameFish for far too long! This is a classic "whodunit" with many suspects to interview, many clues to find. Almost like playing the game of Clue...was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? PLEASE try this demo before you buy it, as always, but I absolutely loved it. Not one demon or evil spirit or alternate universe in sight. Quality game play, quality interaction between the cursor and the hidden objects, quality, quality quality! I am very impressed. Sorry that I have to wait until payday to buy this CE, since it is on sale this weekend. Give this game a play, it is worth your time to try the demo and see if it is for you. As for me, it will eventually end up in my favorites. Good job Eipix and GameFish!
I recommend this game!
When his sister is murdered, you must prove your nephew’s innocence!
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 43 found this review helpful
Another Home Run from Elephant!
PostedMay 15, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
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
Wow, I was really impressed with this game. Six solid hours of play time, including bonus chapter. Different story line than what has been offered lately (refreshing change!), morphing items, only a few HOPs, jumping map (helpful if you get stuck on what to do next), no cute animal helper (thank goodness - that's been done to death),
I was very entertained and pleased with this game. As always, it is helpful to play the demo first, but for me, this was a sound purchase and I will definitely play this game many times in the future.
Thanks for the awesome effort, Elephant. You never disappoint this fish. :)
I recommend this game!
Make your American Dream come true in California, where the only thing hotter than the sun is the gold fever!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
California Gold!
PostedMarch 19, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is a pretty straight forward TM game. The main reason I purchased it is because it has an untimed option. I don't need added stress in my life trying to beat the clock. I still had fun doing all the tasks and completing each scene. I have played the entire game and, while it doesn't get noticeably more difficult, it still cost me a few hours sleep last night! LOL. There were some incongruities - such as a plane supply drop (during the gold rush? I don't think so!) but I let that pass as creative license on the part of the developers. So it wasn't exactly true to the time period...its a game! I had fun, and that's all that really matters, right?
I recommend this game!
The power of Poseidon's lost treasures beckons. Collect all of the powerful artifacts and save Atlantis!
Overall rating
5
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5
95 of 106 found this review helpful
Call of Atlantis: Treasures of Poseidon
PostedMarch 5, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
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
4
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5
(Based on the demo)
Although match 3 games are not my most favorite genre, this game was very fun! There are two modes - one with a story, and the other more task-based, some hidden object and place objects thrown in for variety. Sometimes the match 3 was even a tad bit challenging. Reminded me somewhat of Jewel Quest, without the jewels. If match 3 is your favorite, you are going to love this game. If it is not your most favorite, but a nice change of pace (like me), you are going to find this game to be worth your time. And of course, its from Playrix, so the graphics are wonderful, the cursor is responsive, etc. In sum, I think it is a great match 3 game with a bit of variety. I purchased the full version, and am happy to have it in my game selection for when I am in the mood for a good match 3. As always, try the demo first, but I think you might find it well worth the purchase. And if you have a free punch coupon, definitely worth it!!
I recommend this game!
Stop the disaster caused by the Sky Kingdom and save the day!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 34 found this review helpful
OMG I LOVED IT!
PostedFebruary 6, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
Wow, so much fun! Has all my favorites - morphing items, great cut scenes, suspense, great music, helpful map, unusual puzzles. This is a winner! Even though I generally get tired of the fragmented items puzzles, I thought the game in general more than made up for this fact. Was so sorry when the demo ended! I will be buying this CE for sure! I already have all the other Dark Parables episodes, but if you don't, there's a great sale going on for the other ones. Good job, Blue Tea!
I recommend this game!
Who am I is an immersive hidden object adventure of an epic scale! Take the role of an undercover agent investigating strange sci-fi incidents in the city.
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
So Very Odd
PostedJanuary 13, 2014
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I played the whole demo. Still not sure what to make of this game. It is unlike anything else I have tried. I don't know how else to describe the game other than "odd." Many times I was not sure what to do, although the notebook helped. I don't know -- try the demo and see if it appeals to you. Maybe its a right brain/left brain type of thing. Just an odd little game. I won't be purchasing, mostly because after an hour, I had had enough and really had no interest to see it through to the conclusion. Good luck! #definitely try the demo first before purchase!#
I don't recommend this game.
Stop the bitter Spirit of Cold from killing your ancestors!
Overall rating
1
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5
51 of 67 found this review helpful
So betrayed by the Redemption Cemetery title
PostedDecember 27, 2013
ToniD
fromWinston-Salem, NC
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
First off, I want to start by saying I don't give such low reviews - normally. After all, this is someone's work, their craft, and there is usually a redeeming quality or two to be praised. I am a true fan of the Redemption Cemetery series - I have them all and have played them a number of times each. But THIS game, oh...was I suckered! I bought the game without trying the demo (almost a "never" in my book) based simply upon it being the next in the set of my favorite Redemption games. Well, clearly, the "A" team is on a holiday break and must have taken the "B", "C" "D" and "E" teams with them. This game was clearly written, edited and released by the "F" team! The premise of the storyline was fine...after all, who doesn't want to save their own family, especially your own ancestors! And in true Redemption Cemetery fashion, you go back in time to correct a wrong or two and straighten out history so that spirits can rest in peace. And that's the sum total of how much this game resembles the prior games in the series. Where to start - with the voice reading the storyline in a totally inappropriate tone for the content? Or should I start with the fact that even an expert and long-time gamer like me should have been able to have some reasonable idea of where each story was headed and been able to make reasonable assumptions of my next task or challenge to complete each goal? This simply did not happen. I have never used the hint or skip button so much in my life, let alone all within one game. I was completely hoodwinked by the title alone, and against my normally sound judgment, I purchased the full game. I did play it all the way through to the end, waiting - hoping - for some redeeming quality to share with you. Sadly, I have none to offer. I am soundly disappointed with this game. I believe that BFG must have also had their "A" team on holiday break, because this game does not even come close to achieving the quality of game that I expect from my favorite game site. I am so sorry that I spent my money, and time out of my life, on a game that clearly involved such meager effort on the part of the developers, and the folks at BFG for even releasing such nonsense, let alone at the price of a premium game. So for someone who "never" buys a game without reading the reviews and trying the demo, I guess I have no one to blame ultimately but myself. Clearly this is a classic case of "let the buyer beware." This fish has clearly been ensnarled in the net. Proceed at your own risk.
I don't recommend this game.