vonstallog's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:1,710
- Reviews Submitted:35
- First Review:December 4, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 2, 2012
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Cubis Gold 2
The sequel puzzle hit is back with a new dimension in fun! Discover exiting new game cubes, amazing new levels and crazy play modes.
Overall rating
5
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5
247 of 326 found this review helpful
WOW!
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
This 3-match game is really different than the others. Of course, it has a cubed shape involved and uses little cubes to match. The graphics and sound are superb! The levels are so challenging, I can never get through them all. All the years I've played this game, I've yet to get through it completely.
It is timed, so you need to be really quick and it does make you think! You can't just drop cubes any place you want or you won't get past that level, there is a great deal of strategy involved with this game.
I don't know what it is about this game, but it really is enjoyable to me. However, I cannot play it for too long at one setting due to the complexity of it. I get rather frazzled. LOL!
I recommend this game!
7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven
Match runes and break blocks as you build the world`s most wondrous structures in this ground-breaking Match 3 game!
Overall rating
5
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5
171 of 220 found this review helpful
A Thrilling Time!!!
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
If you love 3-match games, this one won't disappoint. It has little adorable animated guys that speak to you, encouraging you to hurry up. LOL! Lots of action and different types of matching involved. This game is a little different than others, because you at one point of the level, can move the board in different directions to get through the maze they create.
Of course, the level of difficulty becomes harder the more you advance, and you have to learn to act quick. This game is not for sitting and relaxing. It's timed and you do have to move and think quick. Lots of visual and sound effects going on the whole time.
The game ended rather quickly too me only because I didn't want it to end. However, there is endless game play, so that really doesn't matter, it's still enjoyable no matter how many times you play!
I recommend this game!
Jigs@w Puzzle 2
Everything you need to play and create jigsaw puzzles from your own pictures.
Overall rating
5
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5
79 of 92 found this review helpful
Relaxing Time
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
This one is taylor-made to you're own liking. It comes with several puzzles already, however, you can upload your own images, as well. You can make how many pieces you want and different shapes, for a variety of challenge. It has so many options to keep this game enjoyable for many years to come!!!
Interesting extra with the gallery, once you're finished with your puzzle, even if it acts a little unusual. Love the option to stop working on one puzzle and go to another if I want. Plus the extra helps it gives, like moving all the edged pieces together to find them easier.
Overall, if you love doing jigsaws, but hate loosing pieces or needing a place to do them, this is the better way to go! I highly recommend this game for a relaxing time!
I recommend this game!
Flip Words 2
Flip letters, make words, and solve familiar phrases in this sequel to the hit Flip Words!
Overall rating
3
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5
38 of 55 found this review helpful
Not That Enjoyable!
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This might be enjoyed by some, but thought it was just okay. They make it difficult to use longer and different types of words, since you have to link the letters together in unusual directions. You also must use the first letter of the word, to help fill in a phrase, quotation, etc. at the top. Which gives you less options to spell a word, especially, if you've already used that same letter before. You have only so many times to complete the phrase above, to move onto the next level.
I enjoy trying to guess the phrase above before filling it completely in, which is similiar to the tv game show "Wheel of Fortune". Otherwise, there doesn't seem to be much to me about this word game. Unfortunately, to me it's rather boring!
I have to admit, I have both flip words 1 and 2, and this one is a little better then the first. However, I wouldn't recommend purchasing these games until you try them first. I'm more of a scrabble and bookworm adventures fan!
I don't recommend this game.
Flip Words
Exercise your mental muscles with this phrase solving puzzler!
Overall rating
3
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5
77 of 100 found this review helpful
So-So Game
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This might be enjoyed by some, but thought it was just okay. They make it difficult to use longer and different types of words, since you have to link the letters together in unusual directions. You also must use the first letter of the word, to help fill in a phrase, quotation, etc. at the top. Which gives you less options to spell a word, especially, if you've already used that same letter before. You have only so many times to complete the phrase above, to move onto the next level.
I enjoy trying to guess the phrase above before filling it completely in, which is similiar to the tv game show "Wheel of Fortune". Otherwise, there doesn't seem to be much to me about this word game. Unfortunately, to me it's rather boring!
I don't recommend this game.
Bookworm Adventures
Battle through books in a spelling sensation of epical proportions! Bookworm Adventures is the ultimate test of vocabularic valor!
Overall rating
5
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5
282 of 329 found this review helpful
Fantastic!!!
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
As the bookworm says if you spell a large enough word: "Fantastic"!
This is one of the best interactive word games that both my husband and I have played. We've had years of enjoyment from this one game!!! Both visual and audio is wonderful.
There are 3 books you must complete and it becomes rather difficult the further you play. It also has 3 mini-games that will give you tools to help you beat the monsters and boss battles, for each level. If you finish the books, you have endless mini-games mode which you can race against your own high scores. It also has arena mode, which is always a boss battle.
When you spell words, it gives you all the time you need to think, except for the mini-games and arena mode. This game lasts a very long time and can be repeated if you create another user name. You have several lives when you start off and if you loose them all, it will start again at the very beginning of that same level you finished. This game also has little extras in it, as well, that I cannot spoil.
This game doesn't have a built in dictionary and will not take certain types of words. It also helps train your mind to think of many different types of words. The longer they are, the better you'll do, too!
It's wonderful for the whole family and can be used as a great learning tool to teach spelling in a fun way!
I recommend this game!
Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Not Earth Shattering!
PostedDecember 22, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This was another HOG that I purchased as a dual pack by BFG, along with the Black Cat, which I haven't played yet. You might want to play the trial version before purchasing this. I can't say that there was much to this one. The visual is really nice quality, however, all of the audio was extremely annoying to me, so I completely opted out of it. Especially, since you have to read the entire storyline, anyways. Which I also skipped! I just couldn't get into the plot of this game, at all.
They have this map that keeps you skipping around to different scenes, which is fine to see different variety. However, I kept thinking there was something else that I needed to do, before quickly going to another location. It seemed rather short-lived for the mystery problem solving in this game. The mini-game puzzles are also rather easy, even for me, which says a lot. LOL! The game itself ended rather quickly considering they show you this super large map to visit many locations.
If you're looking for a relaxing game, mainly for hidden objects only, this would be fine, for that purpose. It does ask if you want normal mode or expert mode. So, for more of a challenge you probably should go with expert. I don't think anyone would have a problem getting through this game rather quickly, even on that mode! The only reason I'd recommend this game, is because some people may actual like this sort of thing, but I wasn't very impressed. Maybe I was just expecting more out of it.
I recommend this game!
Tumblebugs 2
The black bugs are back and once again it`s Tumble to the rescue! Continue the quest to save your beetle buddies.
Overall rating
4
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5
101 of 115 found this review helpful
Good Family Fun Game
PostedDecember 20, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
I've played this in the past on demo and enjoyed it, so thought to purchase the whole game. The challenge gets harder as you play and I actually have difficulty getting through the levels. The marbles move quicker and add more of them, as you advance. I'm sure someone that is a faster clicker than I, could easily finish. LOL! Anyone that can play Luxor's games, would probably think this game is a walk in the park!!!
Don't expect a bunch of exploding objects with this one, it's not that type of marble game. It's more on the 3+ matching than anything else. The theme may be more suitable for younger players or the young at heart, so it's perfect for the whole family!!
I personally didn't see a large difference from the first game and this one, except the scenes that you play are different. So if you purchase both games, like I did, you would then have many different levels to go through, for a change-up.
I recommend this game!
Tumblebugs
There's a battle brewing in the backyard and only you can save the day! Tumblebugs is the hit action-puzzler in which Black Bugs are rounding up and trapping the peaceful Tumblebugs underground.
Overall rating
4
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5
169 of 226 found this review helpful
Family Marble Game
PostedDecember 20, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
I've played this in the past on demo and enjoyed it, so thought to purchase the whole game. The challenge gets harder as you play and I actually have difficulty getting through the levels. The marbles move quicker and add more of them, as you advance. I'm sure someone that is a faster clicker than I, could easily finish. LOL! Anyone that can play Luxor's games, would probably think this game is a walk in the park!!!
Don't expect a bunch of exploding objects with this one, it's not that type of marble game. It's more on the 3+ matching than anything else. The theme may be more suitable for younger players or the young at heart, so it's perfect for the whole family!
I recommend this game!
Maestro: Music of Death
Stop a mysterious illness that is causing an entire village to rapidly age! Find the cause and find a missing young girl!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Worth Every Penny!
PostedDecember 20, 2011
vonstallog
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy
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
BFG offered me this game, at a nice discount. So I thought, Why not?! I'm very pleased that I purchased this.
I have to say, 99% of all the games I play, I've turned the music off, but in this one, I didn't.
This was another nice high-end HOG, with gorgeous visual quality and effects, creepy characters and scenery. You could easily follow along with the plot to the very end. The challenge is good, and you can have the option of skipping if you get stuck. One extra bonus, before you start the game, you can choose normal or expert mode! I chose normal, so perhaps, it's a great deal harder for expert mode. There's also relax mode.
This was full of mystery solving, mini-game puzzles, and very nice hidden object scenes. You do have to go back and forth a bit, but that seems to be the norm in most of these types of games. It seemed to last for a descent amount of time.
I recommend this game!