DrDavid's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:2,837
- Reviews Submitted:246
- First Review:November 24, 2011
- Most Recent Review:July 12, 2022
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Help Clara and her adoptive father find the Mask of Seasons in this innovative match 3 adventure.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
I liked this M3
PostedJuly 24, 2018
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I liked this M3 a lot. It was the most fun of the recent M3 games and it was never slowed down by intentional difficulties created by the authors, a sure fun killer. This was a game I enjoyed playing whenever I could find the time. OK, so the back story was weak, but the play was fun.
I recommend this game!
Can you break an evil curse and save the day?!
Overall rating
2
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5
9 of 14 found this review helpful
Christmas garbage
PostedDecember 10, 2017
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This appears to be the perfect game for young minds (early teens) but lacks any substance and would not entertain an adult. I bought it based on glowing reviews which seem to have been from some other, better, game. The graphics are great, but the lack of a story kills any fun. Also, the skip on mini-games takes several minutes and it would be better off being set to 1 second. The mini-games were, and always are, boring and intrusive, breaking up any continuity to a story. I actually found it easier to play some of the stupid games rather than wait several minutes for the skip to recharge. That is really bad. As to the ‘Christmas” theme, it is only incidental to the story. Could have easily been about Easter.
I don't recommend this game.
Match different combinations of fire, earth, wind and air to create an entire universe!
Overall rating
1
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Just pointless
PostedSeptember 11, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
The game consists of randomly clicking on one of these and one of those icons to see whether anything happens. If it does, you are rewarded with a hidden object game followed by another variation and another variation. That part was OK, but the random clicking to create 200 elements? I think I created something like 6 in 30 minutes and I suspect the total number of elements is closer to 20. I just couldn't figure out why I was clicking on things. The game did not seem to have a strategy.
I don't recommend this game.
Imagine a sunny day at a cozy Parisian cafe. People are walking around, drinking coffee and laughing. Suddenly a bright flash wipes out all life on Earth!
Overall rating
3
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5
28 of 31 found this review helpful
A busy and timed game
PostedAugust 16, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This game was certainly busy, with a constant barrage of instructions and helpers, none of which made any sense. It had possibilities, but it was a race against the clock and I don't play those. There may be people who do everything hurriedly and timed games are their "thing" and if they like busy, busy games, this would be it. Not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Assemble mosaics with Alice and the heroes of the world beyond the looking glass!
Overall rating
1
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5
13 of 26 found this review helpful
Another Timed Game
PostedAugust 16, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This is another timed game with two choices, play with a timer or delete the game. I chose the latter. Nothing more need be said.
I don't recommend this game.
"Rome Defenders" offers a new take on Tower Defense games and challenges with exciting and unique action!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 12 found this review helpful
Tough game
PostedAugust 10, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is a really tough game. I have played for hours and I am only on level 4. I can ALMOST win a level and then one enemy gets through. Collecting stars to upgrade is slow and tough. I guess you are expected to replay levels as many times as I have been. I also need to mention that it is an engrossing game and that the levels take quite a bit of time to play (unless you lose early). This isn’t a game to play right before bed or you’ll be dreaming strategy all night or sleepless worrying about it. This is not a fun game to play for a while and then move on to something else. You really have to work at winning. Maybe it is too hard. Still I recommend it with the caveat about the way it usurps time.
I recommend this game!
Explore newly created islands, teeming with bizarre creatures and heart-stopping danger!
Overall rating
4
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5
A good sequel
PostedAugust 10, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked this game as much as the earlier ones. I played it through once and then played it through a second time. I am very glad to have purchased the Collector’s Edition because it was enough fun that I hated to see it end.
I recommend this game!
Queen Aerin saves her kingdom from a new menace – evil Duke von Gross.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Simple fun; not anything serious
PostedAugust 10, 2016
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This was not a particularly hard game but it was fun and I could play for a while and then do something else. I went through it once and decided to go back and replay it. It sort of fun just to watch the characters running around. Nothing serious here, but a game to enjoy without getting absorbed by it.
I recommend this game!
Call upon the gods of Olympus to help you rescue your beloved, before all hope is lost!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
The best of the Series
PostedMay 31, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Defying the frequent problem where each installment of a serial game gets worse, this game has been my favorite. Some of the annoying features of previous games were absent but for the most part the game was comprised of familiar functions. Having played previous games I found that I was able to play this game with very little instruction and a lot of enjoyment. I thought it was just fun. I played this with no timer, so it was an adventure game for me.
I recommend this game!
Prehistoric Tales
Bring an ancient world to vibrant life as you build and protect a fledgling settlement!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 16 found this review helpful
Quests and adventure
PostedMay 26, 2016
DrDavid
fromRaleigh, NC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was a relatively free style game, somewhat non-linear, with quests and bonuses which one may choose (you can’t get them all, so choose wisely). There are battles which are turn based and require some strategy. The worst feature for me was when it ended.
I think that people will either love this game or not want anything to do with it. I think you should play it first and then decide whether to buy. If you like it, you should know in just a few minutes. Personally I loved it.
I think that people will either love this game or not want anything to do with it. I think you should play it first and then decide whether to buy. If you like it, you should know in just a few minutes. Personally I loved it.
I recommend this game!