earthgirl09's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:694
- Reviews Submitted:34
- First Review:December 18, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 24, 2020
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Fashion Dash
Serve a steady stream of customers eager to buy the latest trends in this stylish Time Management game.
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Boring
PostedJune 30, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This game is boring. You play as Flo's friend Coco and run a boutique. You help customers by taking their clothing orders, making the clothes, and delivering the clothes and any other accessories they need.
I don't like this game because the graphics were not like other Dash games, which was rather disappointing. Also, the customers lose patience really quickly and the later levels become too challenging.
I don't like this game because the graphics were not like other Dash games, which was rather disappointing. Also, the customers lose patience really quickly and the later levels become too challenging.
I don't recommend this game.
Plants vs Zombies
Think fast, and plant faster, to stem a zombie attack! Save your home, and your brains, in this exciting Action/Arcade game!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Awesome
PostedJune 13, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Plants vs Zombies
(329)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
This is one of the most addicting, fun, original, and creative games that I have ever played. There are many modes of play that make this game worth the buy - there is a lot, and I do mean a lot, of replay value. You can unlock many achievements and, as I said before, play in different modes. This is also one of the best games I've ever played.
I recommend this game!
Plan Jenny`s wedding in this unique seek-and-find adventure. Just keep your wits on the Wedding Crisis levels!
Overall rating
4
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5
13 of 13 found this review helpful
Made Me Like Hidden Object games
PostedMay 26, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
The title says it all. This game was pretty challenging; there were plenty of different locations to search for objects in, and there are many of these objects to find. And this isn't all hidden object - after each "level", you either play a little Memory or complete parts of a story. This game is very enjoyable, and has some nice graphics and great music. My only complaint is that the game is a little too short, but it's still worth the buy.
I recommend this game!
Unearth sinister secrets in an ancient Egyptian tomb!
Overall rating
3
/
5
11 of 16 found this review helpful
Not My Favorite ND Game
PostedMay 25, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
This is, in my opinion, one of the weaker of the Nancy Drew games. The story isn't explained very well, and you're not really sure why you are in the middle of Egypt until later in this game. I also found the characters to be very bland. They had such little personality, and we didn't really talk to them that much. One other main problem I had with this game was how there weren't that many places to go to. The tents were very small, and the tomb wasn't very big. It does expand later on, but not by much.
There were also puzzles - so, many, puzzles. Everywhere you turn, and I do mean, everywhere you turn, there is a puzzle. These puzzles ranged from difficult to super difficult. And there were lots of them! One puzzle in particular appeared about two or three times in the game, and it only got harder and harder. The puzzles also had VERY little instruction on how to complete them, which was very annoying.
The graphics were excellent, and the music fit the mood of being in Egypt, but with the poor character development, map size, story, and intense puzzles, I didn't like this game all that much.
There were also puzzles - so, many, puzzles. Everywhere you turn, and I do mean, everywhere you turn, there is a puzzle. These puzzles ranged from difficult to super difficult. And there were lots of them! One puzzle in particular appeared about two or three times in the game, and it only got harder and harder. The puzzles also had VERY little instruction on how to complete them, which was very annoying.
The graphics were excellent, and the music fit the mood of being in Egypt, but with the poor character development, map size, story, and intense puzzles, I didn't like this game all that much.
I don't recommend this game.
Adopt characters and help them choose a mate and start a family! Shape their personalities and help them get through the challenges of life.
Overall rating
5
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5
55 of 71 found this review helpful
I've Been Waiting for this for a While! :D
PostedMay 5, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Once I saw that Big Fish had this game available for download, I downloaded the free trial. Was I disappointed? Not in the slightest.
This game starts off very similarly to the first - choose a character, get them started on their career, try to get married, you know the drill. But there's a lot of things that make this one stand out.
• First off, the graphics look very nice. They're much more updated and the people don't look pixely anymore.
• The house is very large. Not every room is available at first, which makes it interesting once you get those rooms.
• You can customize the furniture in the house, which I thought was a REALLY great idea. You can buy from all kinds of furniture and place them wherever you want in the house. Once they are in the house, people can interact with it (for example, if you buy a sofa, the people can sit on the sofa). I liked that.
• The store has a ton of stuff you can buy.
And I also liked the music. It doesn't sound nearly as depressing as it does in the original game.
There are a few downsides, though.
• The people are slow. If you played the first game, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but...it takes about 3 minutes to put away groceries and 5 minutes to make a meal. So things take a little longer than in the first game.
• The mouse gets "jumpy" pretty easily, and that makes it a little difficult to navigate around things.
And there are so many other features in this game, that I'd say this is worth a buy if you loved the original game.
This game starts off very similarly to the first - choose a character, get them started on their career, try to get married, you know the drill. But there's a lot of things that make this one stand out.
• First off, the graphics look very nice. They're much more updated and the people don't look pixely anymore.
• The house is very large. Not every room is available at first, which makes it interesting once you get those rooms.
• You can customize the furniture in the house, which I thought was a REALLY great idea. You can buy from all kinds of furniture and place them wherever you want in the house. Once they are in the house, people can interact with it (for example, if you buy a sofa, the people can sit on the sofa). I liked that.
• The store has a ton of stuff you can buy.
And I also liked the music. It doesn't sound nearly as depressing as it does in the original game.
There are a few downsides, though.
• The people are slow. If you played the first game, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but...it takes about 3 minutes to put away groceries and 5 minutes to make a meal. So things take a little longer than in the first game.
• The mouse gets "jumpy" pretty easily, and that makes it a little difficult to navigate around things.
And there are so many other features in this game, that I'd say this is worth a buy if you loved the original game.
I recommend this game!
Hotel Giant
Observe your customers and build out your very own hotel to their liking in this unique and beautifully rendered Simulation game.
Overall rating
1
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5
13 of 18 found this review helpful
Poor Quality
PostedMarch 10, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
There were a few modes to this game: campaign mode and random game mode.
Campaign mode is where you choose a certain scenario and try to beat the goals in order to win that scenario. This was very difficult to do because it is extremely challenging to earn money in this game. The guests don't pay much, but of course you have to pay a lot for the hotel's services, staff members, and construction. The scenarios themselves were far too challenging to complete in the type of hotel provided.
Random Game mode is similar to what some tycoon games would call "sandbox mode". In this mode, you can choose your goals and the location and appearance of your hotel(s). While it was nice to choose your hotel and everything, I found the overall game to be just boring.
Another thing; the guests that visit your hotel are incredibly picky and it is hard to please them all because they expect so much. For example, if you add a restaurant into your hotel, the guests expect there to be "comfortable" chairs. However, those types of chairs are very expensive, and it can get annoying after a while if you wanted the diner to have a certain kind of color scheme.
I disliked this game because of the extensive challenge. It is too difficult to earn money and therefore complete goals. Not to mention that the game had awful graphics - it was made a long time ago, and as a result looks very outdated. The music gets very repetitive and it all sounds the same.
There are plenty of great tycoon-style games out there, but I don't think Hotel Giant is one of them.
Campaign mode is where you choose a certain scenario and try to beat the goals in order to win that scenario. This was very difficult to do because it is extremely challenging to earn money in this game. The guests don't pay much, but of course you have to pay a lot for the hotel's services, staff members, and construction. The scenarios themselves were far too challenging to complete in the type of hotel provided.
Random Game mode is similar to what some tycoon games would call "sandbox mode". In this mode, you can choose your goals and the location and appearance of your hotel(s). While it was nice to choose your hotel and everything, I found the overall game to be just boring.
Another thing; the guests that visit your hotel are incredibly picky and it is hard to please them all because they expect so much. For example, if you add a restaurant into your hotel, the guests expect there to be "comfortable" chairs. However, those types of chairs are very expensive, and it can get annoying after a while if you wanted the diner to have a certain kind of color scheme.
I disliked this game because of the extensive challenge. It is too difficult to earn money and therefore complete goals. Not to mention that the game had awful graphics - it was made a long time ago, and as a result looks very outdated. The music gets very repetitive and it all sounds the same.
There are plenty of great tycoon-style games out there, but I don't think Hotel Giant is one of them.
I don't recommend this game.
Everyone is frightened by the sights and sounds of something large stumbling through the darkness. Can you solve the mystery before the monster adds another chapter to this legend?
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
One of My Favorite ND Games!
PostedJanuary 4, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really think The Captive Curse was a great mystery game. The plot was interesting because it really captured the feeling of Nancy being in Germany. The characters are very talkative and interesting, and there were plenty of memorable quotes. The castle was large and there was plenty to explore. The graphics and music were both outstanding! One thing I disliked was the ending - I felt that the culprit's motive was weak, and I disliked the culprit choice. Besides this, I enjoy this game a lot and find myself replaying it often!
I recommend this game!
Pet Shop Hop
Take over your family`s pet business to save it from being gobbled up by the MegaPet Superstore in this Time Management howler.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun Game Involving Pets
PostedJanuary 4, 2013
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Plants vs Zombies
(329)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is one of my favorite time management games. You play as Cassie to save the pet shop from going out of business. You can control which animals to buy, how many to buy, and then the day begins. You need to be sure to feed the pets in the store and to clean their tanks/cages, while also completing customers' requests and keeping them happy. It is fun to upgrade the store, replay levels for Expert score, and also to play Endless Shift mode. I also enjoy how many levels there are to play, and the change of the seasons. I love this game!
I recommend this game!
A local contest turns into an arson scene and now deceit smolders among the charred ruins of the River Heights Town Hall.
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 18 found this review helpful
"Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes" Review
PostedOctober 20, 2012
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was a good game in the ND series. The characters are interesting enough, there are many places to explore, and good graphics. There sadly aren't many puzzles in the game; it's more of trying to gather evidence. Overall, the game was good and I think it well deserves to be the 25th game.
I recommend this game!
Build food orders and satisfy a variety of customers to discover the truth behind a mysterious food-making contraption.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
"Burger Shop" Review
PostedOctober 14, 2012
earthgirl09
fromCalifornia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Burger Shop is a very fun and addicting game! The game has four different modes: Story, Expert Story, Challenge, and Relax. You complete customers' orders, and there are many things to unlock and many different kinds of customers! This game can get to be very challenging with some of the large orders and low patience, but it still remains very fun. I find myself playing this game almost every day.
I recommend this game!