SockTrollQueen's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3
- Helpful Votes:190
- Reviews Submitted:31
- First Review:January 26, 2014
- Most Recent Review:May 30, 2014
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Travel to a storybook world and bring life back to the glade.
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 9 found this review helpful
Even the lure of a cute 5-eyed bear is not enough to make me buy it.
PostedApril 17, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The colors are bright and cheery.
The music is peaceful enough, after 30 minutes I was completely zoned out.
It reminded me of Farmscapes only not as fun.
The VO I could have done without, fortunately, one can skip it.
I personally am not interested in buying this game.
But try the demo if you want, though I would suggest just playing Farmscapes instead.
The music is peaceful enough, after 30 minutes I was completely zoned out.
It reminded me of Farmscapes only not as fun.
The VO I could have done without, fortunately, one can skip it.
I personally am not interested in buying this game.
But try the demo if you want, though I would suggest just playing Farmscapes instead.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Evelyne complete her mission to cleanse the land of Avalon from Morganna's dark spells in 100 mystifying levels.
Overall rating
3
/
5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
So-so.
PostedApril 15, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
It was alright for a demo play. But it lacks what it takes to woo me into purchasing it.
The colors are eye-catching enough.
Sound and music can be adjusted.
The music was lulling me to sleep.
Game play is smooth enough.
Not challenging enough for my skill level.
I really don't see me adding this to my collection.
The colors are eye-catching enough.
Sound and music can be adjusted.
The music was lulling me to sleep.
Game play is smooth enough.
Not challenging enough for my skill level.
I really don't see me adding this to my collection.
I don't recommend this game.
Join Adda and Ciro on their big city adventure and help them find the seeds of the Golden Tree!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Don't love it, but I like it well enough.
PostedApril 11, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I never played the first Hello Venice, but I have played and own 4 Elements II, so I am familiar with this style of match three.
I love the latter game so I snagged this game since I had a chance to catch it at a lower price.
I would say it is like a combination of 4 Elements II and Gardenscapes. You help the water flow to its destination by matching 3 or more similar shapes also earning you money. With this money you rebuild some gardens.
I would say it is like a combination of 4 Elements II and Gardenscapes. You help the water flow to its destination by matching 3 or more similar shapes also earning you money. With this money you rebuild some gardens.
Visually it is pleasing to the eyes.
The sound quality is good.
The story-line is lukewarm and I pretty much skip what I can just to get to the game-play.
The sound quality is good.
The story-line is lukewarm and I pretty much skip what I can just to get to the game-play.
I probably won't play this as much as 4 Elements II but it isn't horrible and is fine for killing time in a relaxing way.
Give the demo a whirl.
I recommend this game!
Help four magical sprites rescue their fairy friends in this match-3 fantasy adventure.
Overall rating
3
/
5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
It was okay.
PostedApril 10, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
As match 3 type of games go this was pretty run of the mill.
It was not horrible. But I was kind of bored.
It was not horrible. But I was kind of bored.
Basically you are cleaning up an evil wizard's pollution and saving fairies that have fallen ill. That is the basic story-line.
The music is okay, although after a bit it got annoying, but you can adjust the music volume and the sound volume.
The colors are bright enough. Visually it is appealing.
you can opt out of full screen and opt out of the custom cursor.
you can opt out of full screen and opt out of the custom cursor.
The challenge level seems to be easy. I only have the demo to go by, so maybe it does get more difficult.
I personally will not recommend it, try the demo, maybe you will disagree.
I don't recommend this game.
Help your good old friend bring the family garden to bloom again in this brand new hit from Playrix!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Not much different, but still fun.
PostedApril 6, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I enjoyed playing the first Gardenscapes.
This sequel is relatively the same, different story but same game-play. And if that bothers you then stay away from the game.
The colors are bright and cheery.
The music I can take or leave. it can get wearing after a bit, but I sometimes play without the sound, so I'm good either way.
The challenge is about the same as the previous game.
And it does take awhile to build up funds with the later upgrades.
Austin is his usual chatterbox self and if you haven't played in awhile he gives you a little grief about it.
This sequel is relatively the same, different story but same game-play. And if that bothers you then stay away from the game.
The colors are bright and cheery.
The music I can take or leave. it can get wearing after a bit, but I sometimes play without the sound, so I'm good either way.
The challenge is about the same as the previous game.
And it does take awhile to build up funds with the later upgrades.
Austin is his usual chatterbox self and if you haven't played in awhile he gives you a little grief about it.
I used a credit to purchase. I thought it complimented the original well enough. Try the demo and see for yourself.
I recommend this game!
Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and defend your fortress against pirates!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Easy to play hard to master, tactics are key.
PostedApril 5, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Toy Defense
(41)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Wonderful yet simple artwork with beautiful detail.
Great upgrades for towers and spells.
Audio and visuals were excellent.
Definitely not for beginners.
Great upgrades for towers and spells.
Audio and visuals were excellent.
Definitely not for beginners.
Play the demo to see if you are skilled enough to buy it.
It's on my to buy list.
It's on my to buy list.
I recommend this game!
Can you defeat the mist and find your lost brother?
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 6 found this review helpful
I am intrigued to continue playing based on demo.
PostedApril 5, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed the demo.
I like the design and feel of the graphics.
The VOs aren't too annoying.
Music isn't grating on the nerves, sets the mood well enough.
The puzzles and HOs are a decent difficulty level.
The sparkles aren't over-bearing.
You can set it to your difficulty level or customize it a bit.
The story-line is okay... the standard your loved one (a brother in this instance) is snatched when you are a kid, now a grown-up still trying to find them and save them.
Since I have only played the demo, I can't really say whether this is worth getting as a CE, I will most likely wait till it is a SE then see which way I lean at that time.
But I recommend giving the demo a try.
This is a definite may buy it for me.
I like the design and feel of the graphics.
The VOs aren't too annoying.
Music isn't grating on the nerves, sets the mood well enough.
The puzzles and HOs are a decent difficulty level.
The sparkles aren't over-bearing.
You can set it to your difficulty level or customize it a bit.
The story-line is okay... the standard your loved one (a brother in this instance) is snatched when you are a kid, now a grown-up still trying to find them and save them.
Since I have only played the demo, I can't really say whether this is worth getting as a CE, I will most likely wait till it is a SE then see which way I lean at that time.
But I recommend giving the demo a try.
This is a definite may buy it for me.
I recommend this game!
In the cutthroat restaurant business, it’s eat or be eaten! Do you have what it takes to be hotter than the competition?
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 29 found this review helpful
Not buying it.
PostedApril 2, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I really don't have anything nice to say. So I will keep this short.
As TM games goes this was pretty lamesauce.
You can't skip the tutorials, at least I couldn't find an option to let me do so...
The Story-line seems to be Bikers bad (sorry, I refuse to call them gangsters as the game does. They are not the same... never mind that not all bikers are bad.)
The music was putting me to sleep.
The graphics were bright and easy to see.
As TM games goes this was pretty lamesauce.
You can't skip the tutorials, at least I couldn't find an option to let me do so...
The Story-line seems to be Bikers bad (sorry, I refuse to call them gangsters as the game does. They are not the same... never mind that not all bikers are bad.)
The music was putting me to sleep.
The graphics were bright and easy to see.
I personally would not recommend the game or the demo, but try it maybe it is something you will enjoy.
I don't recommend this game.
Pinecreek Hills just keeps getting better! Help the Rangers find lost objects, clean up the park and spot the wildlife.
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 17 found this review helpful
I seriously think I must have been playing a different game than everyone else.
PostedApril 1, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
A lot of positive reviews. There were no negative ones when I decided to give the demo a spin. And as I write this review there still doesn't seem to be any.
I didn't find it very fun and generally I like games of this sort.
The quality of sound was okay.
Graphics were pleasant enough.
I just found myself so bored with it.
The puzzles were far too easy and the HOs were kind of lackluster.
I guess I thought that with all those raving reviews and 5 and 4 stars it would have been really worth giving it a go.
But I really do believe that the demo I played and the demo everyone else played are completely different demos.
I didn't find it very fun and generally I like games of this sort.
The quality of sound was okay.
Graphics were pleasant enough.
I just found myself so bored with it.
The puzzles were far too easy and the HOs were kind of lackluster.
I guess I thought that with all those raving reviews and 5 and 4 stars it would have been really worth giving it a go.
But I really do believe that the demo I played and the demo everyone else played are completely different demos.
I don't recommend this game.
Something's driven everyone away from Linden Shades.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
It was okay.
PostedMarch 30, 2014
SockTrollQueen
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After playing the demo, I can't say I am exactly overwhelmed with the desire to purchase. I am curious to see where the story goes, but not enough to buy.
The puzzles are mostly repetitive based on the few I played.
The graphics are fine. The music not really enough to give the atmosphere they want to convey (in my opinion). A lot of the negative reviews are a bit harsh. I won't say it was horrible because it isn't a bad game, just not one for my skill level (not challenging enough).
The puzzles are mostly repetitive based on the few I played.
The graphics are fine. The music not really enough to give the atmosphere they want to convey (in my opinion). A lot of the negative reviews are a bit harsh. I won't say it was horrible because it isn't a bad game, just not one for my skill level (not challenging enough).
I would suggest it for beginners. Try the demo.
I don't recommend this game.