betskand62's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:374
- Reviews Submitted:34
- First Review:August 28, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 12, 2020
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Hyperballoid 2
A great Brick Buster game that pushes the boundaries of visuals and gameplay and user customization!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Ball Blaster type game with gorgeous effects
PostedFebruary 22, 2013
betskand62
fromSanta Fe, NM
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper
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
I loved the old Arkanoid-style game, but have been disappointed by many of the new versions. This one, however, is wonderful: the effects are beautiful, the special powers are interesting, and it gets challenging. This is my favorite arcade-type game right now.
I recommend this game!
Your help is needed to rescue the fleeing Ouba's so that the village can be rebuilt.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Terrific Match 3/Falling Blocks game
PostedFebruary 10, 2013
betskand62
fromSanta Fe, NM
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
This game is a good falling blocks game, where the blocks fall faster as you go up in the series. The characters are CUTE and I love the sounds and the music. It may have been conceived as a kids' game, but the speed and story are plenty of fun for me too. One of my repeat favorites.
I recommend this game!
Trijinx
Jump back in time to play this Egyptian twist on action puzzles!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Addictive Match 3 game crossed with tetris
PostedJanuary 29, 2013
betskand62
fromSanta Fe, NM
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
3
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5
This is one of my favorite games. There is a story, which I didn't find terribly compelling (although the graphics are a clever reference to the comics of Hergé, who wrote the TinTin series), but the game itself is one of those I can play for hours. I hardly ever like to game music playing, but the music for this one is nice and clever and eggs me on. Triangles fall in patterns and you can't let them stack up, but there are clever differences between this and a Tetris-type game. Relaxing and good for the reflexes!
I recommend this game!
Build up the heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging sequel to the hit game Cradle of Rome! Unlock a never before seen secret!
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 48 found this review helpful
Interesting "Cradle of" game
PostedJanuary 24, 2013
betskand62
fromSanta Fe, NM
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
4
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5
I like all the "Cradle of" games, but this one has a variation on the match 3 in which you have to unite lines of any length. It actually takes some planning to set up a playing board that can be won. As you work higher they get quite a bit harder. I keep returning to this game and always find it fun and challenging.
I recommend this game!
Grow plants, harvest seeds and fund your research to discover the secret of the Magic Plants in this great plant simulation.
Overall rating
5
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5
35 of 37 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this game!
PostedDecember 19, 2012
betskand62
fromSanta Fe, NM
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Marble Popper
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
This game is not for the impatient. But it is so engrossing...if you like plants, I think you will love this game. You have to watch them, feed them, kill pests, fertilize, etc, and do it as the plants grow. You can leave the keyboard to do other things and when you come back the plants will have grown, produced seeds and so on. Thank goodness you can set the time so that if you turn it off for 20 hours you don't come back to find everything dead. (I killed everything the first time.) The details are amazing. And you sell them in a nursery, but only when they are ready. I think this may be my favorite game of any, and I have LOTS of games from BigFish.
I recommend this game!
Search out and make stones of the same color collide to clear the entire game board and continue your awesome journey!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
Good game by Cave Quest people
PostedDecember 13, 2012
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
3
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5
I haven't been able to stop playing this! It's an odd variation on billiards (with additions) but much more interesting to me. It gets harder and harder. I can tell that this is one I'll be playing for a long time, both to relax and to challenge myself.
I recommend this game!
Journey to the ancient land of Babylon as you explore a spellbinding Match 3 paradise, and restore the Hanging Gardens!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 32 found this review helpful
Match 3 with more
PostedNovember 17, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
The Match 3 part of this game is reasonably hard and pleasant, but the really fun part for me is that you earn money to design the gardens around structures of ancient Babylon (which may not be historically accurate, but they are beautiful.) If you are a gardener with no room or too much winter I think you would love this game. I have redesigned the many gardens 7 times and want to continue. Just as in real life, you have to make sure that your plantings don't exceed your ability to pay for water and pesticides. There are tricks to solve this problem and then you can do anything...French, English, spare, amazing flower groupings. One of my 3 favorites!
I recommend this game!
Help a gorgeous mermaid take the title of royal sea gardener in this splendind Match 3, collapse game set in the Underwater Kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Pleasant Match 3 game
PostedNovember 14, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
I hesitated to get this game because I thought the visuals looked like a kiddy game. However, it's actually quite pretty. The match 3 has some slight twists in it and some difficult situations as you go along. I find I can play it quite happily for a long time (instead of cleaning my house.)
I recommend this game!
Big Kahuna Reef 2 - Chain Reaction
Come back to an underwater paradise as creative designers from around the world deliver over 750 levels of spectacular excitement!
Overall rating
5
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5
45 of 50 found this review helpful
Hard and unusual grouping game
PostedNovember 2, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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Level of Challenge
5
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5
I like match threes a LOT, but if they are attached to long stories or have images directed at kids I am not so interested. This one has no story, but many levels which get quite hard. You get some explosive devices that make a really delicious noise. Some of the levels take me a long time to finish because you have to plan a bit. And the fish swimming and the info about sea animals is a useful bonus. Mesmerizing.
I recommend this game!
Travel back in time to the late 19th century and get ready for spectacular adventures on land, sea and air.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Match game with a twist
PostedOctober 8, 2012
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
4
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5
I really enjoy this game. I've done several journeys. It gets hard as it goes on.
I recommend this game!