Books_Garden's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:34
- Reviews Submitted:9
- First Review:November 7, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 14, 2015
- Featured reviews0
Books_Garden's Review History
Egyptian Settlement 2: New Worlds
Travel to the glory days of ancient Egypt when impressive and mysterious
buildings characterized the western shores of the Nile.
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
It took awhile, but I completely changed my mind
PostedJuly 14, 2015
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
(108)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
There are a few levels, especially right at the beginning of the game that made me hate it. Then I started getting the hang of it and really got in to it. By the time I got about half way through I was loving it. It's a shame that it takes as long as it does to figure it out, as I don't think many are going to get that done in the free play time frame. It's definitely a challenge in some spots, & I started over on several levels. There were several sequences that had me grinding my teeth in frustration. It's not a perfect game, but it's a great deal of fun value. It really is a "management" and building game where you have to slowly build your resources and manage your workers and expansion. I'm very happy I bought it, and stuck with it!
I recommend this game!
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
The epic conclusion of an amazing trilogy in Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three, a thrilling Time Management game.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
I NEED another trilogy!
PostedMarch 21, 2015
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
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 continue to play and replay this trilogy of games. Please, please create more of similar play. There truly is nothing else like them that I've discovered. If other fans can suggest something new that they like as well, please let it be known.
I recommend this game!
Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart
Dive into an epic journey as a museum owner in pursuit of an undead pirate who has kidnapped your daughter in Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart!
Overall rating
3
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5
Too much back and forth
PostedNovember 22, 2014
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
(108)Fun Factor
3
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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
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5
This game had a LOT going for it, but I got tired of back tracking from one end of the game to the other, each and every little step of the way. Collecting multiple pieces or multiple items (like the coins) was fine, but then being forced to hand them over one at a time was just annoying.
I recommend this game!
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Two
Get ready for new adventures and unexpected twists in Book Two of the Adelantado Trilogy!
Overall rating
5
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5
Great hours of entertainment!
PostedFebruary 12, 2014
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Two
(97)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 liked the challenge and hours of play time of the first Adelantado, and found this latest in the trilogy updated with suggestions from the first - game is saved on exit, and other improvements for faster game play. Still plenty of control over building and improvements. Love the creativity and imagination that has gone in to this game. Great graphics! Probably the best I've played so far as to value for entertainment dollars.
I recommend this game!
Gardens Inc.: From Rakes to Riches
Become a garden master and win the gardening challenge to save Jill's grandparents' home from demolition in this colorful time management game.
Overall rating
5
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5
Very Challenging Time and Strategy Game - Loved It!
PostedFebruary 2, 2014
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Snark Busters: All Revved up
(49)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
3
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5
This is a great game, and more challenging than any other TM I've played so far. I would love to get another game like this. When I've recovered from this one!
You have to pay attention to the clues, and use strategy to make the most of your time and resources. I achieved gold on every level, but it wasn't at all easy and took several runs and restarts on most levels to get gold.
I did have to resort to a walk through, or had to search the forum for hints for several levels, especially before I realized that a straight line wasn't always the best idea, and that you did not have to complete each apparent task. You do have to pay attention to the goals. Experience helps, and the challenge builds nicely with each level.
I see that there are a lot of complaints about tech issues or glitches, but you can work around them and it just adds to the challenge. I had a lot of entertainment hours for the cost of this game! Great value.
I recommend this game!
The Treasures of Montezuma 4
Free the gods' powers and fulfill your destiny in the Treasures of Montezuma 4! This new match-three game is overflowing with mystery and excitement!
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 27 found this review helpful
Loved 3, disappointed in 4
PostedNovember 1, 2013
Books_Garden
Current Favorite:
Royal Envoy 2 Collector's Edition
(150)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
I'm a big fan of Treasures 3, so was very excited about the 4th in this series. Downloaded the trial and played only about 30 minutes of it. I found the graphics poor, and sound effects very disappointing. There were some very promising new elements in the game, but my eyes couldn't take anymore of it.
Nearwood
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil!
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Wonderful Graphics - Creative Storyline
PostedSeptember 14, 2013
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is a beautiful game. I don't usually play with the music on and I usually skip the cut scenes and voice overs - not so this one. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Please - more like this! Hours of pleasure - going to the top of my favorites list.
I recommend this game!
Witch Hunters: Stolen Beauty
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Tired of clicking!
PostedJuly 31, 2013
Books_Garden
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Very good graphics and effects, would love the game quality except I got extremely tired of clicking clicking clicking between finding a needed object and getting back and forth to where it was needed. No shortcut map, which made playing somewhat frustrating.
I recommend this game!
Lost in Night
Build a beautiful town in the amazing Match 3 game, Lost in Night! Collect resources from hundreds of levels with multiple gameplay modes.
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Loved it!
PostedNovember 7, 2012
Books_Garden
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Loved the bright colors and great graphics - a nice change of pace from the dark and gloomy HO games. It's a simple enough match 3 type game easy enough for young children, but has definite appeal to a wide range of age groups. The artistry displayed in the fairy tale town kept me playing, wanting to see what was next. I normally turn background music completely off, but the soft variations on a theme in this game was a very welcome change. A great stress buster break game.