piella's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.7
- Helpful Votes:79
- Reviews Submitted:9
- First Review:December 19, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 23, 2016
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piella's Review History
Discover The Island’s past as you travel back in time! Explore the familiar paths and take on new quests in The Island: Castaway 2!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
No challenge. Repetitive
PostedAugust 23, 2016
piella
fromSF, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
You do not need a brain to play this "game". Though the graphics and sound are very good, there is nothing to figure out or do but follow the story and run from talking character to talking character. You need to collect things to proceed but everything you need is available in abundance. Again, NO CHALLENGE at all. It's a good story but if I just wanted a story, I'd read a book. It's supposed to be a GAME but there is nothing you need to figure out. No strategy whatsoever. Too bad.
I don't recommend this game.
Set your business back on the track to success! Repair a dilapidated railroad and reroute from the brink of bankruptcy before it’s too late!
Overall rating
2
/
5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
WAY too easy and repetitive
PostedMay 19, 2014
piella
fromSF, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Unfortunately, I purchased this game expecting it to add more challenges and interesting buildings, features, etc. NOT SO! Every level was almost exactly the same with the same objectives. Lots of waiting for the train to arrive, no new buildings, and easily acing every level first try. What a bore! Disengage your brain and be prepared to approach every single level the same way!
I don't recommend this game.
Help the young maiden Giselle free those held captive in the castle and rescue her beloved prince from an evil curse.
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 10 found this review helpful
A little offensive in parts but a fun game
PostedNovember 21, 2013
piella
fromSF, CA
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
"Thanks! You're a great man!... er, I mean, dwarf"
That's a paraphrased quote from the game.
Hey, developers! Male dwarves ARE men.
That's a paraphrased quote from the game.
Hey, developers! Male dwarves ARE men.
Other than this fairly offensive faux pas, the game itself is challenging enough, has some nice bonuses (auto-collect resources, eg) and cute graphics. Plus, it's refreshing that the plot involves saving a prince rather than the ubiquitous "damsel in distress".
I recommend this game!
Retrieve the four magical elements and restore the kingdom in this mystical Time Management game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
9 of 37 found this review helpful
Cute game but all male characters!!??
PostedOctober 3, 2013
piella
fromSF, CA
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I don't understand why these game developers make every single character male except when one is a princess or something. It's so weird. Is the game just for guys or are the developers just freaked out by females? Why aren't the trolls or the shaman or the turtle or ANY characters female? Is male normal and female strange? I don't get it.
The game itself is fine. nothing new for these sorts of games. good graphics.
I don't recommend this game.
Rescue the princess, defeat the villain and save your homeland!
Overall rating
2
/
5
14 of 19 found this review helpful
No strategy needed to win this game
PostedSeptember 3, 2012
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game is similar to My Kingdom for the Princess and Roads of Rome but has even LESS strategy. It's just tons of clicking - more like those "farm management" games. I never had to replay a level to get a gold rating. There is only ever one path to success and no strategic choices to be made.
I would love more strategy games on Big Fish in general which is why I periodically let my membership lapse. Tons of clicking is not my idea of a good time!
I don't recommend this game.
Choose a character you connect with and help them live their life! Find a suitable mate and start the perfect family.
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 16 found this review helpful
Slow and dated
PostedJune 20, 2012
piella
fromSF, CA
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Well, there's certainly no room in this game for alternative family structures. That's the first big minus. Secondly, could the people walk around any more slowly? And as for a "game" that involves cleaning up trash and checking emails.... uh... that's not a game: it's real life chores!!
I don't recommend this game.
Adventure and excitement await those who free butterflies from Dungeon of Darkness and return sunrise to Kingdom of Light!
Overall rating
4
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5
31 of 60 found this review helpful
Good game but I'm not buying it!
PostedJune 15, 2012
piella
fromSF, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
A MALE bee?!! I'm not buying it. Whoever heard of a male bee outside the hive? So, I'm not buying this game because of this, frankly, sexist mistake. Also, it has a little militaristic theme going on which I'm not supporting with my dollars. The mechanics of the game are good, though. I'll just stick with Zuma and Luxor!
I recommend this game!
Help Coloropus save his girlfriend in this exciting adventure, puzzle game!
Overall rating
3
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
I dislike dragging around an unresponsive object
PostedApril 29, 2012
piella
fromSF, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
The idea is clever but dragging that octopus around is a pain.
I don't recommend this game.
Set in a hand drawn alternative 19th century world, Kaptain Brawe, a Space Police officer, will embark on an interstellar journey.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 8 found this review helpful
Way too short
PostedDecember 19, 2011
piella
fromSF, NY
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Cute graphics and funny dialog. WAY TOO SHORT!
I don't recommend this game.