annieliz1's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3
- Helpful Votes:142
- Reviews Submitted:36
- First Review:November 10, 2014
- Most Recent Review:December 31, 2020
- Featured reviews0
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
A major headache
PostedNovember 7, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
With so many people loving this game and as I generally like HO games I bought this one after a trial period. It wasn't so bad at the beginning but eventually it was a nightmare to play. Tearing around all over the screens trying to make sense of the so-called hints drove me crazy. For instance, in the bedroom it told me to look at the fireplace; so I looked at the fireplace in the bedroom. But no: I eventually discovered it was the fireplace in the hall downstairs that required investigation. Regarding the puzzles: I don't mind having to push my brains to work things out but many of them drove me crazy. This was hard work taken to a ridiculous level; I couldn't find places and logic seemed to go out of the window (but which window!). I am prepared to accept that my aging brain is beginning to deteriorate but I am able to play other HO games on a regular basis. I wanted to finish this game having paid for it (!) but I just couldn't being myself to do it. I think I am getting near the end (but who knows?) but it seemed pointless to pile on the punishment so I probably won't.
I don't recommend this game.
Uncover the true cause of the disturbances and track down the disappeared townspeople before darkness falls on Middleport forever!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
So pleased when it was over
PostedNovember 5, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
So pleased I only bought it on the weekly deal. Started okay but I soon found that the things that were supposed to help players did nothing of the sort. The map would highlight areas where there was nothing to be done; the actions didn't flow in any way and as a result I spent lots of time searching every screen trying to find an action that would take me forward. I gave up several times but came back to justify my (admittedly reduced) expenditure. No logic at all. I would never have finished it if I had not read the forum which pointedly out a tiny area which I (and apparently others) would never have found without the help of one brave soul who must have searched big time to find the last clue. More pain than pleasure.
I don't recommend this game.
A Halloween party becomes a spine-tingling fight for survival!
Overall rating
3
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
It was over before it had begun
PostedNovember 4, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
Storyline
1
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5
I couldn't believe the end of the game came so soon. I am not a fast player and usually spend a few days playing such games in bursts of a few hours at a time. But this one - I was just settling in when it ended. I cannot have spent more than a couple of hours on it. My brain refused to accept that the game had finished so quickly - I kept searching for what had gone wrong. But nope - it was over - leaving me with a nasty feeling as to why such a short game should have been charged as though it was a normal length game. I will be wary of this manufacturer from now on.
I don't recommend this game.
Come back to the ancient Roman empire and help defend it against new threats in this latest edition to this revered time management series.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
A new old favourite and it hits the spot
PostedNovember 3, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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 was so pleased to see a new Roads to Rome game - it is not disappointing. I spent much of the night playing it, sometimes coming close to tearing out my hair whilst trying to find the caches. I am on the second quarter and so far I have eventually managed to find each one. As expected there are a few refinements of the original game but this game has clear and simple rules - the work comes in getting everything done in time and keeping your resources up. A game for enjoyment and satisfaction.
I recommend this game!
An evil witch turned the famous prince into a frog! Help the poor prince remove his curse and find his princess in this hidden object adventure.
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
Only if you like Clutter games
PostedOctober 31, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
This wasn't what I was hoping to find. Soon after I started playing I came up against one of the Clutter "Match two objects" scenes. I dislike the Clutter games very much. If you like them then go for this game. I am about to uninstall the game as I avoid them like the plague! All down to personal taste of course.
I don't recommend this game.
Find out who framed you fiancé for murder and clear his name.
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Tedious from the start
PostedOctober 30, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Horrible soundtrack and the game appears to have been roughly put together. It jars at every turn. I feel I am having to force clues into place - no smooth running. Screen colouring is poor too. Didn't enjoy any aspect of it and eventually gave up when things didn't improve.
I don't recommend this game.
Holiday Mosaics: Halloween Puzzles – enjoy 120 puzzles made from colorful and breathtaking photos
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
No joy here, spooky or otherwise
PostedOctober 27, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Decided to give it a go on the deal of the day. First few levels were okay if nothing special. After that I just could not complete the levels in the time specified. The bits I was being given often didn't appear to belong anywhere on the picture as it stood. The quality of the pictures was also going downhill. So I uninstalled it.
I don't recommend this game.
Trick or treat? Check out 120 terribly exciting nonograms in Fill and Cross Trick or Treat 3!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Not much of a game
PostedOctober 26, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Mosaics are not my first choice of game but I do like to do one from time to time. To be truthful, I don't really like the ones with lots of colours; I just like to do the counting and fill in the gaps, hopefully correctly. So I gave this one a go despite poor reviews. Eventually I had to pinch myself to check I was still awake/alive. When the demo time ended it was a bit of a relief. Even doing the maths seemed like a chore and there were no redeeming features.
I don't recommend this game.
Confront an ancient evil and uncover your true! After a startling revelation changes your world forever, you must embark on an epic journey to save mankind.
Overall rating
4
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5
Good game worth playing
PostedOctober 21, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played this on the daily reduced price game and was pleased to find a good game well worth the reduced expense. The puzzles are overall okay and the game was not difficult to follow without having to revert to a strategy guide. The game flowed well without frustration and I was sorry when it finished.
I recommend this game!
Everyone deserves a second chance – even the stingiest of them all.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
A lovely game based on the traditional story
PostedOctober 14, 2017
annieliz1
fromLondon, UK
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
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
/
5
This was fun; full of colour with puzzles which were in the main worth the effort. I expect everyone knows the story of Scrooge, the miser, who on Christmas Eve is shown his past present and future lives and given a chance to change things for the better. The game does not rigidly follow the book but it is not irritatingly different. I was sorry when I finished it.
I recommend this game!