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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Develop your own plant and flower shop and make it prosper. With Chloe's help, take up several challenges across more than 70 exciting levels.
Overall rating
3
/
5
14 of 16 found this review helpful
Average Time Management Game
PostedOctober 12, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I played this game a few years ago on another site but while playing it again, I remembered my frustration and why I never purchased it. Garden Shop has cute characters and somewhat of a story line -- which is not all that important when it comes to time management games.
Game play was fun until it came time to hire another employee who could help me. The problem was I had to remember to click on the employee so he/she could help but then I had to remember to click on my character so I could take over running to the other locations. This seemed to break my concentration and slow me down, so I finally stopped playing.
Also, the patience level of the customers is very low, even early on in the game. I'm good at TM games but I prefer a gradual loss of customer impatience so I can get used to the mechanics of the game.
Although Garden Shop is a 3 Star game at best, I still recommend you give it go.
I recommend this game!
Solitaire Beach Season is a new card game set in exotic seaside locations. 120 summertime levels await you!
Overall rating
1
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Same Game, Different Theme
PostedSeptember 8, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Even though the graphics are clear and bright and the music is tolerable, this game is exactly the same as the two previous pirate solitaire games offered here on this site.
How uninspired this game developer is! They produce one solitaire game and then simply change the themes. Game play, upgrades and instructions are exactly the same for each game.
And what may I ask does finding pairs have to do with solitaire? If you've played the previous pirate solitaire games, then there's no sense bothering with this one.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Henri, a high-spirited baker with a penchant for pastries, arrange scrumptious ingredients into groups of three or more to make colorful confections.
Overall rating
3
/
5
25 of 32 found this review helpful
An Old Game Resurfaces
PostedSeptember 7, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
While this game may be new to some people, it actually came out eight years ago.
Graphics are cute and animated. There are bells and whistles when you make matches. In fact, something's constantly blinking or sparkling in the background and the pastry chef makes comments in French.
As with most games of this type, it starts out easy and then gets progressively more difficult to meet your goal.
For sure, this game's all about pastries with a French flair. I recommend trying it if you've never played it. As for me, I purchased it eight years ago never felt compelled to finish it.
I recommend this game!
Can you solve the warlock’s puzzles and save the world’s good mages from a tragic fate? Complete 120 new griddlers in Magic Griddlers 2!
Overall rating
1
/
5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Nothing Magical about Griddlers 2
PostedAugust 19, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
And here we have yet another of these poorly designed 'griddler' puzzle games. While the graphics of the gameboard are pleasant enough, the mechanics and game play leave a lot to be desired.
Once again, the game has a magical theme, but there really is no story line per se. I tolerated the music for almost twenty minutes and then had to turn it off.
One of my biggest issues with games of this poor caliber is the scoring system. You are offered a chance to purchase upgrades, such as hints, but if you use just one of them, you can never attain a perfect 3-star score. Seems useless and contradictory to me, as I am someone who strives for a pefect score.
The other frustrating issue I have is that the blank squares you don't use are not automatically filled in for you. If you check out the World Mosaics series or Fantasy Mosaics, you will see the difference immediately. Those games are such a pleasure to play over and over again.
I recommend you check out your other options and steer clear of Magic Griddlers 2.
I don't recommend this game.
The Silent Age
Help Joe discover the truth behind humankind's extinction! Can a simple janitor and literally, "the average Joe," save humankind?
Overall rating
1
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5
32 of 73 found this review helpful
Holy Throwbacks, Big Fish!
PostedAugust 17, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I'm kind of speechless on this one. Maybe that's why the game is called "The Silent Age".
I felt like I was back in the 80's again. Yes, I was there, back in the 80's, when these types of games were first being developed. I can remember how awesome and exciting it was to play the old point-and-click adventure games, with their flat, old-school graphics, no voice overs and no instructions.
But this is 2015 and I'm afraid I'm spoiled and loving all the recent strides in game technology. While I did like the sci-fi time travel theme of 'The Silent Age', I just couldn't force my mind to accept the 30-year-old mechanics of the game.
I recommend you watch the short video in the description of this game. It will give you a very good idea of how the game plays -- no voice overs and very little music or sound effects.
I don't recommend this game.
Play as a bungling detective Max Stone, who takes on Evergreen Heights' criminal underworld and hunt down Jimmy Menendez and his gang!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Lighthearted and Relaxing Solitaire Game
PostedAugust 14, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Finally! I found a solitaire game with an actual story line. The fact that the story is a parody of old detective comic books, makes the game even better.
Humor abounds as you try to figure out who-dun-it. Solitaire playing is easy unless you choose "Tricky" mode, which is a bit more of a challenge. There is no timer of any kind. I especially liked that I was able to purchase helpful power-ups early in the game. If you're unable to reach 3 Gold Star status, you can buy additonal help and replay the hand.
Music is reminiscent of 1940's detective movies and so are the phrases that were used back in that time period. Voices are comical and of course exaggerated. Our leading man, Detective Max Stone, has a sexy and charming voice -- even when he's acting ditzy.
There are no cut scenes, no extravagant graphics, no palettes of pinks and purples, and there is no little animal helper. Crime Solitaire 2 is simply a fun, relaxing little game that I'm so glad I stumbled upon.
I recommend this game!
Travel to a mysterious city and save your love from an ancient curse. Solve perplexing puzzles and explore colorful locations in "Dracula’s Legacy".
Overall rating
3
/
5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
Great Game Except For . . .
PostedAugust 12, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Dracula's Legacy has a lot going for it. Gothic story line, fairly good dialogue, great graphics, perfect music, and just the right amount of creepiness. Just one big drawback kept me from giving it five stars: No locking inventory section.
I was able to stick with game play for almost forty minutes before I started feeling annoyed and agitated. The constant bobbing up and down motion of the inventory section every time I moved the cursor over it was just too much for me. It totally ruined my concentration and fun.
I had planned on purchasing Dracula's Legacy but have ended up uninstalling it. I do recommend it if you're like the five star reviewers who are not bothered by bouncing inventory sections. Otherwise, this game's a 'no buy' for me.
Another bloodcurdling tale ripped from the pages of history. This time, the horrifying legend of Elizabeth Bathory is yours to discover!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
The Monotonous Story of Elizabeth Bathory
PostedAugust 7, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Wow, this was one of those games that just went on and on, so much so that I never finished it. This was the only time I didn't finish a game after having so much time invested in it.
Graphics & voice overs were unimpressive. They most certainly did NOT instill any horror, bloodcurdling fear or feelings of dread as the game description states.
The dialogue started out being consistent with the historical period, but that quickly got lost as the game progressed.
The story line had huge holes in it and I kept having to remind myself what the story was about.
The story line had huge holes in it and I kept having to remind myself what the story was about.
The puzzles & HO scenes just didn't seem to mesh with the telling of the story. It felt like one big thrown together mess.
I actually had a bit of trouble with the hidden object scenes until I realized I had to use items from my inventory to solve the HO scenes.
I actually had a bit of trouble with the hidden object scenes until I realized I had to use items from my inventory to solve the HO scenes.
Collecting items to make potions was okay the first couple of times, but then it became boring and a nuisance.
The map was totally useless; I think I referred to it only once. When I had no idea where to go, which was most of the time, I would use the hint button. Many actions and use of objects were illogical.
The map was totally useless; I think I referred to it only once. When I had no idea where to go, which was most of the time, I would use the hint button. Many actions and use of objects were illogical.
I own a few other games from this developer and really enjoyed them. I know every game can't be a winner, but the Untold Story of Elizabeth Bathory was a real dud in my opinion.
I don't recommend this game.
Help John explore a Sinister City and save his bride, Nina, from vicious vampires! Travel to the astral plane and save your love!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Hilarious Quirky Retro Adventure!!
PostedAugust 4, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really think this game was intended to be a parody of all the vampire games that are so serious and creepy. And I have to admit I had trouble playing Sinister City when I first started. But after quickly figuring out the retro-feel mechanics of the game, I played it all the way through in a few hours with no trouble.
If you liked the silly humor of Vampireville, you'll love this game. This is a lite adventure game with puzzles and items you have to find for certain characters. The dialogue exchange is quick with not a lot of reading. The voice overs and sound effects are excellent and I had to laugh at the hotel owner who sounded a lot like the comedian Norm MacDonald.
This is a quick and easy game and it moved right along. There are only four locations involved, but you'll need the map to move to those locations. Hints are extremely helpful and re-charge quickly. You have a choice of playing in Easy or Advanced Mode. I played in Easy mode so I could get through the game with no frustration.
Sinister City came out last year, but it plays like something from twenty years ago. If you were playing pc games back then, you will get a hoot out of this game. And be sure to watch the credits at the end of the game because they totally tie up the story line for you.
The story line is amusing, the characters are fun and quirky, and I totally enjoyed playing this little gem of a game.
I recommend this game!
Enjoy a card game and naval battle in Pirate’s Solitaire 3! Treasure Island awaits you!
Overall rating
2
/
5
26 of 30 found this review helpful
Yo Ho Ho Matey
PostedJuly 29, 2015
CyndiLouWho2
fromWestern New York
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Yep, 'yo ho ho' and that's about as pirate-y as this game gets. You would think after the first two installments of this series, the developers would read at least a few reviews and try to improve on things. Sadly, that does not happen with Pirate's Solitaire 3.
I actually love a good solitaire game but there is little challenge involved with this one. All you do is find pairs. Level after level of finding pairs. There are a few powerups but they're really not needed -- and after playing a few levels, I really didn't care.
Graphics are very flat and cartoon-like and contrary to the game's description, there is no naval battle and I never saw Treasure Island.
There are so many good solitaire games available here on Big Fish. I recommend you pass on this one.
I don't recommend this game.