CyndiLouWho2's Profile
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- Average Rating:2.1
- Helpful Votes:6,719
- Reviews Submitted:392
- First Review:December 19, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 7, 2022
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Take an underwater journey across the world and meet charming ocean inhabitants in this solitaire adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Quite a bit lacking in Maidens of the Ocean
PostedAugust 22, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromIn beautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
If it weren't for the half-way decent music, I'd have given this game zero stars if I could. How others could rate this solitaire game at four and five stars is beyond me. So here's why I couldn't wait to uninstall this thing:
* You can't see the number of cards in your draw pile. You have no idea approximately how many cards you have left to play.
* There were very few cards to play in the very first hand, and of course, there were no power-ups available yet. So I had to play the hand four times before I could pass to the next level.
* This is probably the most maddening issue with the game: If you collect your seashell cards early and there are still cards on the board, you don't earn three stars for a perfect hand. In other words, you have to make sure you match the seashell cards LAST. Being unable to complete the entire hand is ludicrous. You should be allowed to keep playing so you can clear the board if possible. I can't believe people find this acceptable game play.
* Hand drawn graphics are flat, two dimensional and juvenile. I found the background pictures distracting.
* Power-ups cost thousands of coins to purchase. But when you win a hand, you aren't given all that many coins. So power-ups are unattainable for quite a while.
* Finally, there are no little distractions in-between levels. There's nothing to decorate or build like in the castle solitaire games. There are no little hidden object scenes, match 3 games or mahjjong games to break up the monotony of playing hand after hand of solitaire.
There are so many other solitaire games out there that are truly worthy of four and five star ratings. This one's not one of them.
I don't recommend this game.
A Canary is lost! Assist a grandmother and her funny cat Leonardo on their investigation into the mysterious kidnapping.
Overall rating
1
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
At a loss regarding Mystery Loss
PostedAugust 16, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromIn beautiful Upstate New York wishing for some quality games worth paying for.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
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
2
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5
Sorry, but I don't like limited move Match 3 games and there's no other option available to play differently. That's because Mystery Loss is a tablet or phone game, where you're forced to spend coins you've earned so you can keep playing. I'm wondering what happens when I run out of coins.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve the most magical case ever in this exciting solitaire detective game with 120 unique deals!
Overall rating
2
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
No story, a truly boring game
PostedAugust 12, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromIn beautiful Upstate New York getting tired of all these mundane solitaire games
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This developer simply changes the name and the theme of it's solitaire games. In reality, we get the same game with the same few power-ups. And they are the bare bones basic add-ons showing no imagination or thought.
Despite the titles of these solitaire games, there is no story line whatsoever. There are no puzzles or games in-between levels to break up the monotony of the 120 levels being offered. If you own one of the other solitaire games from this developer, then you own this one.
I don't recommend this game.
You are sent to a remote island to solve a simple case that quickly turns into a cat and mouse game between you and the culprits.
Overall rating
2
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5
10 of 15 found this review helpful
Standard version will get higher rating
PostedAugust 11, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromIn beautiful Upstate New York getting tired of all these mundane collector's editions that aren't worth the price tag
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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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
I won't be going into every little detail and ruining the story line for you. So, here's what I thought of this game after playing the one hour trial.
It's not CE worthy in my opinion. Collectibles are super easy to find and there's not much added content to justify a CE price tag. And seriously, why are developers STILL putting in screensavers and concept art as 'bonus' material?
Ending up on a remote island seems to be the usual theme lately, but at least this isn't another fantasy game with a princess and cat helper who have to save her kingdom and the world.
Now here's the odd thing. I WILL be buying the SE when it comes out and it will get a higher rating: The story line did keep me interested while playing for the trial hour. I actually like the HO scenes without all the added little actions that are time wasters.
I'm more of an adventure game player, so I actually liked that there were not too many puzzles or HO scenes. I'm more interested in moving within the game to solve the adventure.
So I don't recommend the CE of Path of Sin, unless you don't mind paying for SE quality. When the SE is released, I'll play the entire game and give it a better rating.
I don't recommend this game.
Dive into one of the most celebrated epochs in history, solve card riddles and enjoy the grandeur of the 1920s.
Overall rating
1
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Saw the low ratings but gave it a go
PostedAugust 9, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromIn beautiful Upstate New York trying to get my eyes to re-focus
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
To me, a game has to be pretty near perfect to deserve a five star rating. However, this solitaire game slides to the other end of the scale.
* I don't have a widescreen monitor, so I disabled the widescreen option. But it didn't make a difference -- the entire graphics were distorted because they remained in widescreen mode. So why offer options?
* I changed the card back design to the least distracting. However, when the cards flipped themselves over, the blinding blue color made it difficult to read the numbers on the cards. My eyes started going bonkers on me.
* There was no little story, which isn't important in solitaire, but it would have broken up the monotony of matching pairs of cards. There were also no puzzles or added diversions to break up the aforementioned monotony.
I would have liked to continue the game for a bit to see if I could have eventually changed the card colors or buy a bunch of power-ups. But my eyes just couldn't take it.
I don't recommend this game.
Audrey decided to buy an old jewelry shop and she needs help with renovations. Help her match her way to success!
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
Lots of matching with little payoff
PostedAugust 8, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromBeautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is another tablet or phone game that was beefed up a bit by providing detailed instructions and different modes of game play.
I played in Relaxed mode but there was also Timed and Numbered Move modes. Having those options available was nice.
Graphics are simple and a bit fuzzy. The music sounds like it's coming from a tin can which is standard for phone games.
Translation to English is humorous at times and no jewelry shop owner I've ever seen looked like a Parisian streetwalker, LOL.
While I liked that I earned money to refurbish my jewelry store, I found it takes a lot of clicking and levels completed before I could buy much. And what I bought wasn't all that impressive for a jewelry store.
I need to use up a free game coupon so I'll probably get this for my mom to play. But personally, I wouldn't pay the going rate for it.
Help Eric match his way to success in this exciting new addition to the Spellarium series!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Too difficult even in Relaxed Mode
PostedAugust 7, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromBeautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I'm used to fast paced TM games so I don't mind a lot of clicking. But this M3 game started off difficult with the very first level. Even after reading the instructions, I had a tough time getting everything to move where it was supposed to.
Introducing only one obstacle at a time would have been better. Instead, you have to create matches of 5, 6 and 7 in order to get rockets that you can't control. They seldom wiped out the areas I needed to wipe out. Frozen tiles, indestructible ladybugs & walls were thrown at me all at once. And I never did figure out how to get the keys to move over to the locks. Getting drops into the vials was also frustrating.
While it was okay to play in Relaxed Mode, I feel a Beginner Mode would have been more helpful. I'm fairly new to Match 3 games and gave up on this one after thirty minutes. I'll play the easier and free games on my tablet instead.
I don't recommend this game.
Enjoy an explosive holiday in the tropics with Solitaire Beach Season: Sounds of Waves today!
Overall rating
1
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Simplistic Cookie Cutter Solitaire
PostedJuly 29, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromBeautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
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
This developer is exactly like the penguin mosaic game developer. They change the title, theme, and some of the backgrounds and call it a new game.
This is a straight-forward solitaire game that you can play on your tablet or phone for free. The graphics are minimal and the music gets annoying after a while. There are very few upgrades and those they have are the same basic ones. There's nothing new or innovative here.
If you have played, or own, any previous games in this series, then you have played THIS one.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you keep the past from destroying the present?
Overall rating
1
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Just a jumbled mess with too many HOs
PostedJuly 28, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromBeautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
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
If you haven't played any of the previous Mystery Case Files games, you won't appreciate the beginning cinematic. You also won't understand any references to the characters in the story. So in my opinion, you're starting off at a great disadvantage.
I actually HAVE played most of the MCF games and even I was confused by this game's story line. It starts out okay, but then it quickly becomes muddled and poorly written. It's like they took bits and pieces of some of the previous MCF games and desperately tried to work them into a story.
Game play graphics were sub-par, puzzles were skipped because I wasn't tempted to solve them, and the hidden object scenes were what finally drove me to uninstall the game. There were just too many of them and they soon became tedious and boring.
I played the entire hour and a half trial period, but maybe the game gets better after that. Somehow, I doubt it. Try it for yourself and see what your thoughts are. I personally think it's time for Mystery Case Files to go away.
I don't recommend this game.
Visit lands from tropical beaches to the peaks of the highest mountains! Solve puzzles to discover a world full of new and familiar memories!
Overall rating
2
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5
20 of 28 found this review helpful
Could be a great game with some improvements
PostedJuly 23, 2018
CyndiLouWho2
fromBeautiful Upstate New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
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
Storyline
1
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5
First as always, I refuse to pay for a game that's designed to play for free on my tablet or phone. So there goes one star right off the bat.
Graphics are dismally primitive and not pleasant at all to look at. In fact, for a game that's probably played mostly by adults, I found the graphics too childish for me. So there goes another star.
Finally, the game mechanics. These are multi-color solution grids, but once you've completed a color, it's not crossed off, so I got mixed up as to what color I was solving. Also, the numbers for each row and column appear on the right side of the screen which takes a while to get used to. Since I'm an American who reads left to right, I found this feature annoying. If the game were more appealing, I might have hung in there until my eyes adjusted to looking to the right.
With just a few improvements this could be a great PC game that I would pay for. But as it stands, it's most certainly not perfect and worth a five star rating.
I don't recommend this game.