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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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Hidden objects await in breathtaking landscapes and stunning scenes!
Overall rating
1
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5
When Will It End?
PostedSeptember 14, 2024
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
Note to Big Fish ----
It is time to stop piling up these pointless, boring junk-fests every week (sometimes twice) that are nothing but colossal snoozers. It's the same thing every time with nothing but poorly constructed hidden object scenes sprinkled with antediluvian puzzles from decades ago and nothing else.
This particular game is especially bad. Nothing to be found here but photos with with people all smiling insipidly for the camera, and some objects to find that are pasted on, and usually too small, then do a very old fashioned puzzle and go to the next scene.
No imagination here whatsoever, this is nothing but an example of "me too!" game development. Some devs have seen other games that are similar, see that BF is offering them every single week, and jump on the bandwagon. And that's what has happened here.
No imagination here whatsoever, this is nothing but an example of "me too!" game development. Some devs have seen other games that are similar, see that BF is offering them every single week, and jump on the bandwagon. And that's what has happened here.
It is a terrible game that would not even interest my grandkids, and I'm quite tired of these games, and quite tired of BF offering them over and over and over.
I would give this game minus stars if it were possible.
I don't recommend this game.
Will you rise to the challenge and lead your kingdom to victory?
Overall rating
5
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5
High Level TM Game
PostedSeptember 11, 2024
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
As I have said on other occasions, I'm not good at TM games. But this one is so different in its presentation that I can forget my inabilities and just enjoy the story and the gameplay.
It is a sequel and I recommend playing the other game (Royal Life - Hard To Be A Queen) first so you get the style of this quality series.
Don't know about lagging or bugs ---- running ok for me.
I recommend this game!
Help weigh the life of Richard Gray to determine his fate!
Overall rating
5
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5
Fantastic Long Established Series
PostedSeptember 11, 2024
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
Another great entry in a great series.
Do yourself a favor ---- if you haven't already ---- and play this series from the first game on (and you can get that info ---- and a ton of other useful stuff ---- over at pennmom's outstanding forum, The Woods!)
Seriously, this is a very good series of games ---- I'm so glad they got the glitch sorted.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
Terrific Fun Here!
PostedSeptember 11, 2024
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'm even worse at M3 than Time Mgmt games, but I try!
But when I find one that is this player friendly, not ridiculously difficult, with a clever storyline, and tons of levels, I certainly appreciate it and bought it after the trial.
It is so good that I looked up other games from this developer and bought a couple of those.
Highest recommendation.
I recommend this game!
Go on an exciting journey to beautiful locations around the world!
Overall rating
1
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5
Exact Copy Of The Others
PostedSeptember 2, 2024
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
No telling how far in advance this developer (who obviously does not read reviews or cares) has prepared these games.
They are all the very same, the template is the same, even the obtrusive instructions are the same!
The only thing that changes is a very slight variation in the game title.
They are all the very same, the template is the same, even the obtrusive instructions are the same!
The only thing that changes is a very slight variation in the game title.
Just my opinion, but it seems very lazy development to just do the same things over and over ---- same things to do in the HO scenes, the same minigames, the same objectives, the same overly silly raccoon this dev is so fascinated with appearing in every scene with no indicator that it is collected, the same people in every game ---- does this dev not realize that he has done nothing but rip off the Big City Adventure series from -- a decade ago that was quite popular -- a decade ago? (And, yes, those older iconic games are all still available here at Big Fish)
Do players really want to revisit these games and pay CE money to do so? I know I don't ---- I'm completely happy to just replay those games of yesteryear that I enjoyed then if I need to scratch that particular itch.
Like other reviewers, I am finding so many other type games elsewhere that are of the style of 2024, not 2014.
And I'm out of patience with these copycat games like this one that have done nothing but souped up the graphics and offering nothing new. They don't even bother with a semblance of a story, instead, they offer "facts" about the uninteresting places they are presenting.
And this developer has released 4 identical games that follow this unoriginal. unimaginative, copycat pattern and change nothing from game to game ---- no improvements, no tweaks, no subtle differences, nothing.
Do players really want to revisit these games and pay CE money to do so? I know I don't ---- I'm completely happy to just replay those games of yesteryear that I enjoyed then if I need to scratch that particular itch.
Like other reviewers, I am finding so many other type games elsewhere that are of the style of 2024, not 2014.
And I'm out of patience with these copycat games like this one that have done nothing but souped up the graphics and offering nothing new. They don't even bother with a semblance of a story, instead, they offer "facts" about the uninteresting places they are presenting.
And this developer has released 4 identical games that follow this unoriginal. unimaginative, copycat pattern and change nothing from game to game ---- no improvements, no tweaks, no subtle differences, nothing.
So if you own any of these games, you own them all, and I absolutely do not recommend this sort of "game".
I don't recommend this game.
Take a Mediterranean adventure of hidden objects and much more!
Overall rating
1
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5
Bored Yet?
PostedAugust 28, 2024
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
Enough is enough!
Like HeavenBound, I am also quite annoyed at BF for allowing these devs to cover us with all the travel games.
The concept of seeing pretty pictures of places I care nothing about with objects pasted on is very old.
And even worse ---- spot the difference! I was fascinated with spot the difference 20 years ago, but now they are just an irritating time waster that are nothing more than cheap fillers on these "CE" games.
The concept of seeing pretty pictures of places I care nothing about with objects pasted on is very old.
And even worse ---- spot the difference! I was fascinated with spot the difference 20 years ago, but now they are just an irritating time waster that are nothing more than cheap fillers on these "CE" games.
And where I differ is I think the games from this developer are particularly horrible. The objects are way too small, and the whole thing looks sloppy and hastily thrown together.
Bad game of a genre I am very tired of.
Certainly not recommended.
Relax and take a vacation from the comfort of home!
Overall rating
1
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5
Totally Ridiculous
PostedAugust 9, 2024
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
Well, that's 2 of these redundant simplistic HOGs with even more simplistic mini games in 3 days here at Big Fish.
These are not the type of games I became a member at BF to see.
I am not a member at BF to find "relaxing" games.
I am not a member at BF to find "soothing" games. (And the description actually trumpets how "soothing" the game is! Yes, I'm an older gamer, but I do not need a game to be "soothing", so stop trying to "grandma" me ---- it's insulting!)
I am not a member at BF to find "relaxing" games.
I am not a member at BF to find "soothing" games. (And the description actually trumpets how "soothing" the game is! Yes, I'm an older gamer, but I do not need a game to be "soothing", so stop trying to "grandma" me ---- it's insulting!)
I AM a member to find games that are interesting, colorful, fun, and a small challenge to the brain cells.
And this overwhelming glut of games that are all copies of one another are like sleeping pills in that they are so boring that they simply can not hold my interest.
And this overwhelming glut of games that are all copies of one another are like sleeping pills in that they are so boring that they simply can not hold my interest.
In this latest Avi game, we have the 2nd boring game in a series that actually boasts about "relaxing" in its title. If Ineed to "relax", I take a nap!
The game features scenes with objects that are unrelated to the overall picture, and the developer has made the poor decision to make the player go through the scenes multiple times before revealing new, equally boring scenes. And the hidden objects are the very same!
And the hint button with this developer ---- as I have pointed out in previous Avi games ---- is entirely too slow to refill. Are they just purposely trying to put the player to sleep?
This developer obviously is not open to suggestions for these cookie cutter adventures into boredom.
And the hint button with this developer ---- as I have pointed out in previous Avi games ---- is entirely too slow to refill. Are they just purposely trying to put the player to sleep?
This developer obviously is not open to suggestions for these cookie cutter adventures into boredom.
It's a very bad game that is not CE worthy ---- in fact, I could not uninstall the demo fast enough.
Save your money ---- these unoriginal games are all the same!
Save your money ---- these unoriginal games are all the same!
I don't recommend this game.
Grab your hiking boots for an enchanting hidden-object adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
Just phone it in
PostedAugust 6, 2024
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
All that's needed these days ---- it seems ---- to create a game are some lovely pictures that have some "hidden" objects pasted on, add a sprinkle of jigsaw type puzzles with some ancient spot the difference "puzzles", add some utterly useless wallpapers, and Presto! you have a CE so gamers can "relax".
Give me a break! I hope gamers will soon catch on that these copycat overpriced games are absolutely flooding BFs library and taking our gaming and membership experience and value way down.
This is an unusually bad example of the overpriced HOGs we are getting these days. The scenery is as ordinary as can be, the objects have zero relevance, the hint is too long (20 sec), and the "puzzles" are for children.
An overall terrible game ---- a waste of time and money.
Embark on a regal adventure with the latest addition to the glittering world of Jewel Match games!
Overall rating
5
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5
Outstanding, Beautiful, and Great Fun!
PostedJuly 22, 2024
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 won't go into much detail about the gameplay because I'm not good at M3 games ---- but that doesn't mean they aren't fun to play.
The care and attention to detail are very obvious in these games as they change them up and add new things with every entry. That is probably why there is a pretty big time gap between offerings (so unlike the games that do HOGs and outdated minigames over and over - with no changes - every week it seems).
I appreciate games like these that make me use the old brain cells and have a nice story to move the game along.
I appreciate games like these that make me use the old brain cells and have a nice story to move the game along.
These devs are winners, and their games never disappoint.
Great gaming here!
Discover an even bigger blend of hidden object experiences!
Overall rating
1
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5
Over and Over and Over
PostedJuly 21, 2024
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Not much to say ---- it's just the very same junkpile, clutter style game, littered with simplistic mini games from last decade that Boomzap has discovered is popular with a certain group of gamers.
And these gamers that don't recall or never knew the classics that these same developers created are happy to line up for these tiresome cookie cutters.
Good for them! I won't bother with/play/buy this type of overpriced game that I do NOT find "relaxing" but to me is just mindless, boring, and causes sleepiness. No story, no purpose, nothing to achieve, just one scene of simplicity over and over, game after game.
I need something to stimulate my mind ---- a small bit of a challenge to keep this older gamer interested and alert. And this dullard style game is not what I became a member at Big Fish to have offered with such great frequency.
I need something to stimulate my mind ---- a small bit of a challenge to keep this older gamer interested and alert. And this dullard style game is not what I became a member at Big Fish to have offered with such great frequency.
Frankly, I find the game an insult to the intelligence ---- especially when that's all Boomzap ever releases. To my mind, Boomzap has hit the bottom of the gaming barrel with these snoozers, a far and distant cry from the magnificent games they created when truly great games were their passion.
No recommendation here.
I don't recommend this game.