KatJourneaux's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:256
- Reviews Submitted:26
- First Review:February 25, 2014
- Most Recent Review:August 16, 2015
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Delicious: Emily's New Beginning Collector's Edition
After living on a pink cloud for over a year Emily decides to reopen Emily's Place!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
GREAT game!!!
PostedDecember 28, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
If you enjoy TM games then you will LOVE this one!! The game itself isn't TOO challenging that it becomes aggravating....however is challenging ENOUGH for those of us who consider ourselves "experts!" Although the game is moderately easy to beat...it's not as easy to get 3 stars, the mice, ALL items played with (I am assuming this means ALL the food b/c I haven't gotten that trophy...yet), and all item unlocked. I have also not figured out the "Knock knock" badge yet. However, I play with the sound OFF (listening to the TV instead) so I'm sure I need to play WITH sound to get this badge.
I have played this game every day (at least an hour a day) for a full week and have yet to get ALL the trophies! I am still three away from a perfect game. I have gotten all the stars, all the mice, all the products/items unlocked....but have to PLAY with all items and beat the knock knock "challenge" before that happens.
The storyline is pretty fun too! It's the only game that I have actually read all the "talking!" You do NOT want to simply skip through these b/c it is during all the talking that you get your photo op's! You will NEED these to fully complete the game...since you have to fill up Paige's baby book in order to get ALL the trophies!!
I was very happy with this game overall and thought it was a GREAT way to spend 2 game credits! I MISS the TM games and this is the 1st TRUE TIM game that we have been given in a VERY long time! Great Cmas gift from BF to me for sure!! ~:)
So at least give it a TRY, if you haven't yet! I am sure you will enjoy it!! ~:)
Also...ALL the mice are found sometime between the 1st "mark" on the clock and the 3rd one. If you haven't found it by then you will want to start over! It is VERY hard to find the mouse on level 1-8. I looked many MANY times before I finally found it. It's hidden peeking thru the window on the door going outside!! I THINK it appears somewhere around the first "mark" on the clock. The rest of the mice aren't too difficult to spot though!! Hope that helps some of you!! ~:)
I recommend this game!
Help the adorable grim reapers Grimm and Rose defeat monsters, ghosts, evil bunnies and more using the power of words!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
This game is average....fun, but not THAT thrilling.
PostedNovember 16, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Gizmos: Spooky Adventures
(19)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I own this game although I have only played it a few times. I get frustrated with not having enough "energy" to get past some of the obstacles before being killed and having to start all over. Even if you come across a "monster" and have ALL your health...then find words that ALL have 5+ letters...you will STILL die! You must make sure that you read ALL the directions/hints that flash in the box at the bottom right...b/c on SOME levels the "monsters" are only damaged by creating THREE letter words...and regardless of your extensive vocabulary...if you make words with MORE than 3 letters you will not affect the "monster" in front of you at all! What is frustrating to me is that sometimes I click one too many times as I am going from one level to the next and accidentally "click thru" the DIRECTIONS in the bottom right box....and then I have NO WAY of knowing what I am supposed to be doing b/c you can't get the directions back once you have clicked thru them.
I don't really know if I like this game or not at this point. I guess I haven't played it enough to make an educated decision one way or another.
The thing that tells ME the most is this:
When I get a new game I usually can't WAIT to play it every morning (until I complete it). I look forward to my 2 hours of "computer time" each day and spend it ALL on playing the game I just purchased. After purchasing this game I have NOT played it but once or twice and only for half hour intervals. That tells me that I am "just not into it" as much as I would have THOUGHT I would be! It's just not a game I look forward to playing! It's one that I only play when I have nothing BETTER to occupy my time with!! That's what speaks volumes to ME anyway!
When I get a new game I usually can't WAIT to play it every morning (until I complete it). I look forward to my 2 hours of "computer time" each day and spend it ALL on playing the game I just purchased. After purchasing this game I have NOT played it but once or twice and only for half hour intervals. That tells me that I am "just not into it" as much as I would have THOUGHT I would be! It's just not a game I look forward to playing! It's one that I only play when I have nothing BETTER to occupy my time with!! That's what speaks volumes to ME anyway!
So, would I recommend this game?? I'm not really sure at this point. I know I wouldn't have PAID for it...and am beginning to wonder if I "wasted" one of my free game codes on it. I am just not enjoying it as MUCH as I would like.
It's up to all of you. It's a gamble, I guess. I would DEFINITELY recommend that you play the free hour before buying it...and you can decide whether it's worth the free game/money!
Hope that helps! Happy Gaming!! ~:)
I don't recommend this game.
Fill and Cross: Trick or Treat 2
Trick or treat? No tricks! 120 new Halloween-themed levels are a real treat for griddlers fans on Halloween!
Overall rating
4
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
LOVE these kind of games! Please keep them coming!
PostedNovember 16, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Gizmos: Spooky Adventures
(19)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I am a HUGE "hanjie/nanogram" puzzle fan...which is what these are ACTUALLY called (instead of "fill and cross"). I have purchased ALL of these games (that Big Fish has released) and each one provides me with WEEKS of fun!!
I am one of those people who HAS to get a "perfect" on every single individual game...therefore it can take me upwards of 20 min PER puzzle (it takes a while to write everything down). To get a PERFECT on each level you must not make ANY mistakes, must "beat the clock" and, of course, must complete the puzzle! Each level is somewhat easy to complete...but getting a PERFECT is much more difficult!
If anyone is interested in how I write down the solutions in order to complete the puzzle PERFECTLY, this is how I do it:
For every square that is NOT supposed to be filled in I write down an "X"....for each square that IS supposed to be filled I write down a "check."
So, say the first line has 10 empty squares, 4 "filled" squares, 5 empty squares, and then 6 "filled" squares...I would write down on a sheet of paper the following:
(I am going to use a "+" for the checked/filled in squares)
(I am going to use a "+" for the checked/filled in squares)
10x (4+) 5x (6+)
Then when I go back in I will know EXACTLY which squares to fill in and which ones to leave blank....providing me with a PERFECT score!
Hope that helps some of you!! Happy Gaming!! ~:)
I recommend this game!
Asian Riddles 3
It's time for new adventures! Discover new challenges in Asian Riddles 3! Will the legendary master fear such a trial?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Hooray for Hanjies!!
PostedNovember 16, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Gizmos: Spooky Adventures
(19)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I am a HUGE hanjie/nanogram puzzle fan! I play these more often then playing my FAVORITE type of game, Time management. I am so happy that Big Fish has begun coming out with MORE of these type of games! I have purchased every single one of them on here and also play on a online site (which has THOUSANDS of puzzles).
I enjoy these quite a bit and they take me quite a while to complete each game b/c I MUST get a perfect on every level! That means I can't make a SINGLE mistake, must "beat the clock" and, of course, must complete the puzzle in order to get all three stars. I am a perfectionist...so if I do NOT get all three stars on the first 2 tries (without mistakes and before "time runs out") then I usually write down the solution and do it again in order to get a perfect. This means that each individual puzzle can take me up to 20 min to complete (it takes a while to write down the solution!). Therefore, each hanjie game released provides me with WEEKS of fun! I look forward to seeing more of them in the future!! Thanks BigFish!!
If anyone is interested in how I write down the solutions in order to complete the puzzle PERFECTLY, this is how I do it:
For every square that is NOT supposed to be filled in I write down an "X"....for each square that IS supposed to be filled I write down a "check."
So, say the first line has 10 empty squares, 4 "filled" squares, 5 empty squares, and then 6 "filled" squares...I would write down on a sheet of paper the following:
(I am going to use a "+" for the checked/filled in squares)
(I am going to use a "+" for the checked/filled in squares)
10x (4+) 5x (6+)
Then when I go back in I will know EXACTLY which squares to fill in and which ones to leave blank....providing me with a PERFECT score!
Hope that helps some of you out there! Happy gaming!! ~:)
I recommend this game!
Crazy Belts
Join Loui the bag in his trip across five countries! Can you help Loui and his friends return home safely?
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
I give this 3 stars!
PostedNovember 16, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Gizmos: Spooky Adventures
(19)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I see that this game has only gotten two stars (overall) and don't quite understand. I have actually ENJOYED this game. I haven't played it to the end yet...just 20 min here and there. However, I do enjoy that it's a bit different from the others on here. I have enjoyed trying to figure out how to get 3 stars on each level and it's harder than it first seems. I think this game is FUN overall...but then again, I am one of those people who HATES not getting a PERFECT on everything! It's fairly easy to pass each level...much more difficult to do it perfectly!
This is one that you should at LEAST download and try for the free hour...and if you have a free game code to spend, it's one to consider splurging on!
I do NOT agree with the 2 star rating. I gave it a 3 but I think I actually like it a little more than that. I would have given it 3.5 stars if I could have!
Hope this review helps! Happy Gaming!
I recommend this game!
Paranormal Pursuit: The Gifted One
Every second counts in this breathtaking paranormal adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Decent game...especially if you use a "free game" code!
PostedNovember 16, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Gizmos: Spooky Adventures
(19)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I have played and completed this game and it was fun! The graphics were great and the story line was decent. The only issue I had with this game was that it was too SHORT! I played for maybe 5-6 hours (in the span of 2 days) and already completed it! There are BETTER HO games out there! The game was challenging enough to be fun but too easy to be considered "difficult!" As someone who plays on BigFIsh all the time, I consider myself an "advanced" player and for those of us who play these kind of games all the time (although my favs are TM games and the "hanjie/nonogram" puzzles) this one was just a bit too easy to complete!
Again, a great game if you are using one of your free game codes....but I would NOT have payed $6.99 or more for it! I think the game is only worth about $2.00....but that's just MY opinion!!
I DID enjoy the great graphics and playing it though! All in all I give it 3 or 4 stars (I gave it 4...but was being "generous!")
Happy gaming!! ~:)
I don't recommend this game.
Airport Mania 2: Wild Trips
Return to the skies and visit incredible destinations in Airport Mania 2 - Wild Trips, a fun time management game!
Overall rating
4
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5
This may SEEM like a silly game....
PostedOctober 5, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Youda Sushi Chef 2
(35)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
...but it's really a TON of FUN!! ~:)
When I first saw this game I thought to myself that it looked like a CHILDS game. I was wrong. This game is a LOT of fun! Each level gets more and more challenging and it's just a great time!
I am one of those people who HAS to get a "gold star" on every level (of every game) I try. It really irritates me when I CAN'T achieve an expert score. This game allowed me to work HARD in order to achieve expert level....but wasn't SO hard that it got aggravating.
The graphics aren't the BEST but they are good enough! I loved "de-icing" the landing strips with a hair dryer! Can you IMAGINE how long that would take someone to do in REAL life!?! LOL ha ha
I can't really comment much on the sound quality or storyline b/c I always have my computer muted...since I like to "watch" TV while playing. I also "fast forward" through all of the "talking" b/c it NOT needed in order to play.
Anyway, I WOULD recommend this game to anyone who enjoys "true" TM games (not those where you have to run a city by building forts, harvesting food, etc.)!! It's worth the money....but if you happen to have a FREE game code that's even BETTER!!
Have fun!!! ~:)
I recommend this game!
Airline Baggage Mania
Travel around the world to personally manage your new service points!
Overall rating
3
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5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
This is an OKAY game....
PostedOctober 5, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Youda Jewel Shop
(57)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game is OKAY. I would NOT purchase it however! I made the mistake of doing just that and luckily I had simply used one of my "free" game codes, instead of paying CASH for it!
There isn't a whole lot of challenge to this game. After using up my free hour I wanted to complete the game so I (mistakenly) went ahead and purchased it.
I THOUGHT that it would continue to get harder as the game went on...but unfortunately it didn't. The "difficulty" (or should I say "ease") of play remains quite consistent no matter what level you are on.
I was also quite irritated that after my free hour was up and I purchased the game...it was OVER! Meaning, I THOUGHT there were MANY more levels (I couldn't tell from the "map")...but I had already completed MOST of them in that first hour. So it really bummed me out that there were only had a handful of levels left to play!
It's worth downloading and playing for the first FREE hour....however, I don't feel like it is worth purchasing....in order to complete those last 5 levels or so! Just play for the free hour and then move on to another, better game! You may miss out on the FEW levels at the end of the game, but that first hour will give you a sufficient amount of time to play MOST of the game anyway!
I don't recommend this game.
Fantasy Mosaics 4: Art of Color
Solve a variety of multi-color mosaics puzzles in the latest installment of Fantasy Mosaics!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Another great Fantasy Mosaic Game!
PostedOctober 2, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Fantasy Mosaics 4: Art of Color
(34)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed this game just about as much as the 4 the predated it. I enjoyed the fact that there was a bit of a "spin" on this one as there were multiple colors, instead of just black. I often play these kind of puzzles on another site when I am waiting for something other than HO and M3 games to be released here. But I ALWAYS purchase any new ones that come out here too! You can NEVER play enough "hanjie's!!" I can't say much about this game other than it's great fun if you enjoy "hanjie" puzzles (or nonograms...which is what they are USUALLY called).
The only issue that I PERSONALLY have is that the other free online site that I play these kind of puzzles on are MUCH more difficult...so I am used to playing 25x25 puzzles....and if I am remembering correctly this game had at MOST either a 15x15 puzzle...or maybe a 20x20. So there is never that much of a challenge to me when I play these.
Most times (on this and the other 3) I only have to play a puzzle once to get a perfect score....and beat the games within a day or two. However, I still have FUN with them! That's what matters!! ~:)
I recommend this game!
Rush Hour! Gas Station
Your Uncle Tony needs you now more than ever! He's just spent all his savings on his lifetime dream: running his own gas station!
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 23 found this review helpful
Two TM games in a row!?! I am in SHOCK!!
PostedOctober 2, 2014
KatJourneaux
fromKingston, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Fantasy Mosaics 4: Art of Color
(34)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Maybe the "powers that be" FINALLY HEARD us TM game fans!! We got TWO fun games, one right after the other!! I'm actually in SHOCK right now since we usually only get one per month IF we are lucky! I'm hoping they will keep this up!!
This isn't my FAVORITE game or anything. However, I have completed about 12 levels and I am still having fun with it! There is enough "challenge" in it to keep me interested! (I am one of those who cant STAND it when I don't get a "gold star/expert" on every single level.) Once you reach the 3rd page of tasks, it starts getting pretty tricky to get everything just perfect!
I am very happy though that I got two fun TM games in a row and really HOPE they keep them coming!! I am really quite sick of the overabundance of HO and M3 games!!
I will probably beat this game in the next day or two (only being able to play for a few hours per day)...but I will have had FUN doing it!! That's all that really matters!
If you like TM games (that don't have to do with running a community, building forts and finding food) then I would suggest you at least TRY these two (this one and Bella Design). If you have FREE games available this would be a great time to cash those in! I would have even PAID for the games...simply b/c it's been FOREVER since they came out with ANY that I like and I've been DYING for some new ones to add to my collection of 100+!
I dont care about storylines or sounds or any of that stuff. I always have my games muted and fast forward thru any unnecessary "talking" anyway, as they tend to get on my nerves otherwise....so I can't really comment on any of those things. This game has more "basic" graphics (for example the cars constantly "run in" to one another...or drive THRU each other) but that doesn't detract from the fun! At least not for ME anyway!
The most important part of my review that you can take away from all of this is that this game IS FUN. That's why we are here anyway! All the "bells and whistles" are just icing as far as I am concerned and not NEEDED in order to enjoy the game!
Hope this helps!! ~:)
I recommend this game!