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- Average Rating:2.3
- Helpful Votes:2,261
- Reviews Submitted:140
- First Review:December 30, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 16, 2025
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Step in and test your skill with a stunning collection of challenging puzzles!
Overall rating
1
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5
74 of 130 found this review helpful
Just As Predicted
PostedJuly 8, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
So here is the 2nd release of this series of who knows how many to come from this developer that does nothing but slap together a few antediluvian game styles (swapping, matching, spot the difference, etc.) ---- assemble them with wallpapers that no one gives two hoots about, a music player that no one uses, divide the level select so you can call it a CE ---- and voila! ----- you have today's new game ---- a collection of old, uninteresting, been there done that games. Pitifully insulting to casual games.
I am not a fan of Tiny Little Lion, or Boomzap, or whatever they are going by ---- because I am tired of being shown these games that use the same format, offer the same chores, have zero story, and offer nothing new in any game, and present them as "new" games. They are not. They are redundant, they are throwbacks that have been gussied up, and they are very weak additions to the BF catalog.
This one may have something "new" though ---- concentration called "memory"! (Where is Hugh Downs when you need him?)
But I am sure there will be those that praise this total lack of effort and the result will be more of this type of gaming junk ---- now being released as CEs at least once a week.
I think about Thursday's excellent offering, then this. Once again, it is penthouse to outhouse.
Tiny Little Lion ---- your games are inexcusably boring. Time to find something else and stop with the same old, same old games.
Tiny Little Lion ---- your games are inexcusably boring. Time to find something else and stop with the same old, same old games.
A journey to the sea to uncover a mind-altering plan!
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 19 found this review helpful
Great Game
PostedJuly 7, 2023
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
I completely agree with the positive reviews ---- everything about the game is entertaining, captivating, and fun.
So clearly several levels above the "busy work" games we have been bombarded with lately. This game makes them look like the weak offerings they are, and games like this are what I come to BF to play.
Highest recommendation!
I recommend this game!
Take up arms against universal evil!
Overall rating
1
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5
17 of 24 found this review helpful
Like pennmom ---- not playing
PostedJuly 2, 2023
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
Had no problems with #2 (bought at another site) but this one yields the result described by pennmom. And, after switching users to get out of the mess, it showed an access violation.
So, is the game good? I guess I'll find out when I can buy it elsewhere.
Shame on BF.
I don't recommend this game.
Embark on a magical adventure in Thicket Wood to help fairies in this magical hidden-object game!
Overall rating
1
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5
95 of 108 found this review helpful
Just Another Busy Work Copycat
PostedJune 29, 2023
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
Jump on that bandwagon!
"Create" a "game" where you go from screen to screen doing chores that lead nowhere!
No story necessary ---- recent reviews indicate that some gamers only want something pretty with nice music and next-to-nothing to do.
Obviously, someone loves these pointless games that go nowhere except to the next screen of busy work ---- so now that is the majority of what we are seeing in new games.
This one features several screens of finding pairs of symbols that can barely be seen, fragment hunting (FROG), guess the word games, swap puzzle pieces, and jigsaws.
How unexciting and boring can you get?
This one features several screens of finding pairs of symbols that can barely be seen, fragment hunting (FROG), guess the word games, swap puzzle pieces, and jigsaws.
How unexciting and boring can you get?
Oh, well ---- I suppose there will be the usual glowing comments about how much fun these games are and how lovely the scenery is, and soothing the music.
And because the devs have graciously given us a music player, some wallpapers, and a few extra levels ---- they want CE money!
If I could give this game zero or minus stars, I would.
I don't recommend this game.
Immerse yourself in a world of subgames inspired by the essence of America!
Overall rating
1
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5
18 of 41 found this review helpful
Let's Go Back About A Dozen Years ----
PostedJune 24, 2023
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
---- and play this collection of old fashioned, uninteresting. pointless group of busy work games that really belong in an occasional pop up appearance in a HOPA, or really on a shelf with old games like pong.
I was so enthused and delighted with the outstanding offering of just a couple days ago and could not click on "buy" fast enough and was anxiously awaiting today's game ---- then we get this. Talk about penthouse to outhouse!
This particular offering is actually an insult to gaming intelligence ----- a mash up of "subgames" that belong in gaming's history books ---- not as a "unique blend of entertainment and engagement". I assure you, there is nothing unique or original to be found here. All the games are the same pattern and style this dev has used over and over again. Nice background music, useless wallpapers, a music player? lol and a claim of 38 extra levels I could not see or find.
Seriously, this is the bottom of the gaming barrel ---- there is no supporting story, not even a thin one, the scenes are suspiciously inaccurate, and the whole affair of playing these "subgames" is totally pointless with zero sense of accomplishment.
And the "subgames" are so laughably OLD! Jigsaw? Crossword? Match? Guess the word? Oh, and, of course, some copy cat clutter thrown in. Would it be too much to ask for a couple of original puzzles?
And the "subgames" are so laughably OLD! Jigsaw? Crossword? Match? Guess the word? Oh, and, of course, some copy cat clutter thrown in. Would it be too much to ask for a couple of original puzzles?
But, for now, it seems this dev is basking in the glow of all the praising reviews (and downloads and, unbelievably, sales) for their previous games that feature the same old things ---- to the point of foisting this really poorly done entry on us. I will be delighted when the gamers get tired of these "games".
And, I find it a bit offensive that some of the high points of America are being used to showcase these very lame "subgames".
So, if you like minigames that were in vogue about a dozen years ago, give this a look.
But, for me, we have a new winner for worst offering of the year ---- could not uninstall fast enough. (Yet I am sure there will be a couple of sequels since I'm betting these cookie cutters are all "developed" at once, then spread out over time.)
But, for me, we have a new winner for worst offering of the year ---- could not uninstall fast enough. (Yet I am sure there will be a couple of sequels since I'm betting these cookie cutters are all "developed" at once, then spread out over time.)
Medium:
Can you navigate three chilling stories and find a new path?
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
Back to the days ----
PostedJune 24, 2023
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
---- of excellent HOPAs that are so completely entertaining.
This one is nostalgic in that sense, has some challenge to it, a good story, with great visuals and a sense of a complete CE
This one shows what can be really done for casual gamers as opposed to the "busy work" style that we have seen far too much of. imo.
This one shows what can be really done for casual gamers as opposed to the "busy work" style that we have seen far too much of. imo.
Congrats to the devs for an outstanding offer. Give it a try!
Meet the most fun & challenging clutter yet!
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 17 found this review helpful
More (cl)Utter Junk
PostedJune 17, 2023
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
I can't believe that players are lining up for the same game 14 times! Played one, played them all, imo.
But here it is anyway, and as a collector's edition no less (Outrageous!)
These games ---- it would appear ---- are taking over the majority of BF's inventory of new games. And one reason ---- one big reason ---- for that is the continuous rush of gushing reviews describing how wonderfully engaging and fun these games are.
Sorry, I completely disagree ---- they are elementary HOGS and simplistic minigames that have been jazzed up with nice graphical presentation accompanied by the developer's constant yakking about how amazing the game is.;
For me, the game is a total waste of time, nothing but one busy work presentation after another, and, as far as I'm concerned, the absolute bottom of the gaming barrel.
These games ---- it would appear ---- are taking over the majority of BF's inventory of new games. And one reason ---- one big reason ---- for that is the continuous rush of gushing reviews describing how wonderfully engaging and fun these games are.
Sorry, I completely disagree ---- they are elementary HOGS and simplistic minigames that have been jazzed up with nice graphical presentation accompanied by the developer's constant yakking about how amazing the game is.;
For me, the game is a total waste of time, nothing but one busy work presentation after another, and, as far as I'm concerned, the absolute bottom of the gaming barrel.
And, btw dev, the hats and shoes levels need attention insofar as the timer and disappearing objects are concerned. As far as that goes, the overly gabby "instructions" only get in the way.
So, keep on praising and buying these clunkers, and this is what we will continue to get. That's a dismal future for casual gaming, unfortunately..;
Worst I have seen here in a long time, sorry.
Discover and defend the rare animals previously unknown to science!
Overall rating
1
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5
36 of 56 found this review helpful
More of the Same
PostedJune 7, 2023
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
Good grief ---- it's getting laughable now ---- all these me too games in the style of clutter and I like finding. You know ---- pretty pictures, calm music, no story, ancient minigames, zero challenge with a ton of tedious busy work.
Enough!
Is this really the future of casual gaming? of Big Fish?
Oh, well, at least they didn't add a few levels and call it a CE.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve puzzles in the beauty of our green planet!
Overall rating
1
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5
23 of 35 found this review helpful
A Confusing Mess
PostedJune 6, 2023
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Talk about a money grab. This mess is a combination of clutter style and I love finding games ----- exactly the sort of thing we should expect. given the debatable 4 and 5 star reviews these throwbacks are getting.
But this one is extremely poor even for that overrated class of games.
It is overly simplistic to the point of annoyance.
It is a total copycat of a game without an ounce of originality.
Its layout is so careless that it looks entirely slapped together as fast as possible.
It is overly simplistic to the point of annoyance.
It is a total copycat of a game without an ounce of originality.
Its layout is so careless that it looks entirely slapped together as fast as possible.
Sorry, but this one hits a new low ---- and a CE, to boot. LOL
Try if you have the time to waste.
I don't recommend this game.
Story-driven time management game about raising a dragon!
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 56 found this review helpful
Big City ---- Big, Great Game
PostedJune 3, 2023
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
To be honest, I am probably not the best person to be reviewing time management games because, frankly, I am not very good at them. More like pitiful.
That being said, I like all of the Alice games, as well as Elven Rivers, and Detective Olivia. These devs seem to put a lot of effort into their games with charming game play and lots of innovation. And their efforts really show ---- the graphics are crystal clear, this particular story is unique, and the controls are extremely responsive.
I went through the usual confusion I have getting past the learning curve, but once I did ---- it was nothing but fun. I use the option with no timer, and just relax and enjoy ---- very easy to do in this game.
So I hope you will try this one and see if you enjoy it as much as I am.
And be sure to check the reviews of those that are much better at these games than I am.
And be sure to check the reviews of those that are much better at these games than I am.
I recommend this game!