VelvetRose55's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:268
- Reviews Submitted:91
- First Review:November 23, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 28, 2024
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Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope Collector's Edition
Your favorite professor summons you to the island of Castle Rock. He wants you to find the philosopher’s stone and save the world!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Nice visuals
PostedJune 1, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I have played games where the opening movie used live actors before. It's usually corny and doesn't fit well into the rest of the game. This was different. The live actor scenes were very good. They integrated very well with the well drawn graphics.
The rest of the game was standard and pretty good. Don't have too much more to say about that.
I recommend this game!
Tesla's Tower: The Wardenclyffe Mystery
In a fading world devoid of color, the ghost of Nikola Tesla reaches through the Ether and invites you on an incredible adventure through time and space.
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
For once, a good story
PostedMay 28, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game may put some players off because it actually has a storyline. There is more dialogue and story than most of the HOG's but I didn't mind that at all. In fact, I liked it. I don't say this with every game that has a lot of story. Some stories are just lame and I don't bother to read them.
I need to say, though that the noise of the hint recharger is irritating and rather silly. I would expect goofy sound effects in games for much younger people.
Since I have so far only played the trial version the dialogue made me a little anxious. But I still felt compelled to read the story.
I recommend this game!
Jewel Quest Mysteries: The Oracle of Ur
Help Rupert and his friends retrieve the Oracle of Ur?
Overall rating
1
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Too slow: no story
PostedMay 24, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This might be the worst game I have played from Big Fish. It is so slow that I thought it wasn't going to respond at all. The screen went blank for a long time before anything happened.
The story was so lame I didn't bother to read the journal. The hidden objects were REALLY hidden and almost impossible to find.
There was a lot more wrong with this. I didn't like anything about this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Margrave: The Curse of the Severed Heart Collector's Edition
Investigating her parents’ deaths, Edwina rekindles a centuries old tale of love and revenge. End the curse of the severed heart!
Overall rating
4
/
5
13 of 18 found this review helpful
Sweet and atmospheric
PostedMay 23, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The first thing I noticed about this game was the mispronunciation of the word, "inventory." The actress has a British accent but I know these games are made in countries where English may not be spoken very well. I thought it was a bit confusing and humorous.
About the game. It had a nice magical cottage and magical woods atmosphere to it. It was charming and had echos of 100 years ago. The spirits were malevolent.
Colors and graphics are nice. I only played the trial so far but I would buy it.
I recommend this game!
The Fool
Help The Fool become a hero and save the beautiful princess Catherine from the jaws of a terrible dragon!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
A lot of fun
PostedMay 20, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game starts off in the Middle ages but it doesn't stay there. The puzzles varied. I thought the very last part was silly but I oh well. It was a fun game to play anyway.
I recommend this game!
Runaway With The Circus
An endearing 1930s love story set around a traveling circus.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Naustalgic and fun
PostedApril 26, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
What a fun game. This music is before my time but I grew up on it and it brings back memories.
It has a story line but why? This game would be fun on its own without a story. It could just be a trip to the Big Top.
The art is intentionally bad. It is reminiscent of the badly painted and gaudy circus illustrations.
Overall its not a bad game. Give it a try.
I recommend this game!
Alice and the Magic Gardens
Free the world of fairies from the grip of a dark magic in Alice and the Magic Gardens, a fun Match 3 game!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
it's 2, 2, 2 games in one
PostedApril 11, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a fun game for kids. (girls) I didn't know I would be playing two games at once. You match the colored squares and the fruit at the same time. The sound effects are silly. You have to be fast with the timing and the matching, the bugs, the worms, the changing fruit and Gawd knows what else. It was okay but confusing.
I recommend this game!
The Flying Dutchman - In The Ghost Prison
After being in a shipwreck, you find yourself onboard the legendary Flying Dutchman! Win your freedom in this fun Match 3 game!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
Play again and again
PostedApril 9, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I have played this game at least twice. It's a match three game with some fun twists. The game is in two parts. First you are taken aboard The Flying Dutchman and must find coins to buy your way off. Once you are set ashore you are free to look for treasure on the islands. Dead pirates disrupt the game with curses to prevent you from finding the treasure. The game does have a glitch. At least on my computer. After playing for a while some of the graphics in the lower right corner start to blink. It could be a memory problem. I still love this funny silly game.
I recommend this game!
Ghost Encounters: Deadwood
The town of Deadwood is being terrorized by the ghost of a murderous outlaw! Break his curse and save the day!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Puzzles too easy
PostedApril 9, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked the storyline here. It was one of the few trials I played all the way through. Usually I quit trials after about half an hour. I found, though that the puzzles were easy to the point of being insulting. It's also one of those games where if you click on something more than once it will tell you what you need. I guess that's why there is no hint button. Like the other poster said, I will buy this game when it goes on sale.
I recommend this game!
Aaron Crane: Paintings Come Alive
Find Aaron’s missing father and discover the meaning behind his eerie paintings in Aaron Crane: Paintings Come Alive!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 13 found this review helpful
What fun this was
PostedFebruary 22, 2012
VelvetRose55
fromColorado
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
It took me a minute to catch on but once I did this game was a lot of fun. The graphics are a bit crude but that's okay. The puzzles aren't hard and there is a lot of running back and forth. But all it takes is a bit of logic and you will zip through.
I recommend this game!