TheRealMagicJack's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.7
- Helpful Votes:253
- Reviews Submitted:62
- First Review:December 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:February 9, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Dive into a wondrous Match-3 undersea world where the cares of life drift away!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
One of the Best!
PostedMay 28, 2021
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
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
It's hard to imagine only a few people developed this gorgeous, relaxing game. I played in 'normal' difficulty & limited moves, and had to replay a level just 2 times throughout all 120. I've played many match-3 games and this series is one of my favorites. It's as difficult as you want it to be, and has plenty of variants to make it never boring.
Another awesome thing is this game minimizes perfectly inside my Windows 10, so I can click on it throughout the day and play whenever without ever having to exit and re-launch.
Another awesome thing is this game minimizes perfectly inside my Windows 10, so I can click on it throughout the day and play whenever without ever having to exit and re-launch.
I recommend this game!
Curse House is back with a new property to cleans and some frighteningly clever puzzles that will haunt your dreams!
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
The Perfect Design
PostedMarch 29, 2021
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
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
As this series has evolved, I'd always felt they'd run out of variations, when suddenly this 9th installment blew it out of the water. The new pieces and goals are fun, definitely challenging if you do limited moves setting, I can say that for sure. I also love the great contrast between the pieces and the Castlevania'ish / Halloween'ish vibe gives it a great atmosphere.
I recommend this game!
A quest to recover a mysterious relic has surprising implications!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 22 found this review helpful
A Game of the Year Contender
PostedFebruary 8, 2021
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
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'm a match-3, hidden object, puzzle solving loving kind'a guy and think this game has blended all three perfectly into a fun, challenging adventure. Even the music is spot on, tranquil yet mysterious sounding, fit's this game to a 'T'.
Of the many games I've played, this one ranks as one of the best.
I recommend this game!
Play and complete unique logic puzzles to assemble ingredients and craft 25 unique potions!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Get the Cobwebs Out of the Brain
PostedNovember 9, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Word
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
2
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5
This game isn't as tough as it seems. It didn't take me long to complete it. When the side combo tiles are touched, it highlights the items on the grid and a little process of elimination in thought will lead to success. The game was a little glitchy and tried to misbehave when minimized and there's no ending really to the story or game, just a quick banner saying all the potions were completed and that was it. Still, worth playing if you've never tried this sort of game.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious invitation promises rare treasures but exposes dark secrets!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
A Purchase Worth Having for Future Replay
PostedNovember 5, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Strategy, Word
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
After finishing the game the first time, I'll make different ones next time to see how much the story changes. There's a ton of reviews already so I'll make it short. It's certainly a 5-star game, fun & intriguing with the choices I had to make. There's no doubt GrandMA Studios is certainly one of the best in the hidden-object arena.
I recommend this game!
Complete fun Match 3 puzzles and help Granny restore her cottage so she can celebrate Halloween!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
A Perfect October Match-3 (or More)
PostedOctober 13, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Word
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
The game is perfectly balanced between easy and challenging so it's never dull and the wins outnumber the losses where it's never disgruntling. That is providing you choose a difficulty setting beyond relaxed comfy zenful impossible to lose casual mode. I personally like the number of moves difficulty setting for at least some sort of challenge and can minimize anytime on my pc and open it back up, already running without any loss of place or time. If you've played other match-3's you might recognize the build. I'm pretty sure I've played other variations by Ironcode Gaming as this does seem familiar. That's fine with me as I'm a fan, and I'm not just blowing wind (get it, blowing wind, fan, never mind, I'm such a dork).
Another thing I want to give props to Ironcode is the music. The ambience of the game is enhanced wonderfully by the music scores that are simple yet well written and never irritating no matter how many times I hear them.
The story, well, I suppose there has to be a story. But so what, plus children might be intrigued. If's definitely family friendly.
Match 3 perfection in my opinion
I recommend this game!
Can you save your world from magical beings bent on its destruction?
Overall rating
5
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5
26 of 30 found this review helpful
A Casual Grand Adventure
PostedSeptember 18, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Strategy, Word
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
Storyline
5
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5
Though I haven't finished it yet, I felt compelled to go ahead and toss some props Friendly Fox's way for this excellent breeze through hidden object game I'm really enjoying. The game's path is mostly straight ahead with not much backpedalling and the visuals and music are excellent. I had to use the old noodle on a couple of puzzles but for the most part have found the others pretty easy. That's how I like hidden object games, where a higher difficulty setting isn't a burden but enjoyable still, the game not a simple walk through but never stuck for long.
I recommend this game!
A family friendly puzzle game with engaging match 3 mechanics and fun minigames!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Definitely a Winner Match-3
PostedAugust 18, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
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'm loving this game! The graphics are crisp, quick and responsive with some new challenges as well. The occasional variety of puzzles tossed in as a refresher are excellent. The soundtrack is almost my personal favorite aspect of the game. Though repetitive, its Asian flair has some progressive modern accompaniment and perfect for the atmosphere of this game. Last but not least, it has difficulty level setting, especially # of moves which is my personal favorite of various restrictions.
I recommend this game!
Join Dennis in this match 3 quest and help him break an evil curse!
Overall rating
3
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5
H. Potter(ish) Match - 3
PostedJuly 6, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I almost gave this 4 stars but settled on 3. For casual gamers it's nice. There aren't any difficulty settings such as limited moves or time so each level is completed without fail. For this game it's not necessarily a bad thing although I do like somewhat of a challenge. The repetitive music is nice and doesn't get under my skin. The visuals are colorful and comfortable. Another aspect I'm on the limb with is the purchased upgrades. Just a little into chapter 2 I'd already purchased the most powerful one which pretty much finishes the levels in one fail swoop, a dragon literally comes down and blasts pretty much everything. If I use any other upgrade it erases the energy buildup of all other power-ups, so I basically just play until that one is ready and finish the level with it. I'm still playing it so I'm not totally bored but whether or not I complete the game is yet to be seen. I'm about 40% through it. The story's simple and charming, the characters look like they were drawn by a college student, and the built areas are just different enough where they won't get sued, for example the arena has little wizards on brooms but the stands and enclosed areas resemble a Roman coliseum.
I recommend this game!
Help Tenebria and Alrik stop an invasion of evils creatures in this magical match 3 game!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent Sound and Visuals
PostedMay 19, 2020
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Word
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 shows how simple a game can be in size and speed yet really enhanced with excellent visuals and sound. The matches pop, crackle, boom, and shatter which to me makes it fun to play.
I recommend this game!