TheRealMagicJack's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.7
- Helpful Votes:253
- Reviews Submitted:67
- First Review:December 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:August 2, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Ancient Quest of Saqqarah
Descend into the Egyptian sands to find an oasis of puzzles, treasures, and mysteries in this Match 3 dazzler.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
As Great a Game in 2019!
PostedAugust 14, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
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 thought I'd toss props to this 2011 game which I'd just been introduced to. To this later part of 2019 this game still surpasses most I've ever played. Don't let age fool you, this game is outstanding. I love the Egyptian theme, the music, the game graphics, & the variety of challenges.
I recommend this game!
Dig into this deep match-3 expedition! Take a dive into the mine and search for your grandpa’s lost items as you help rebuild the town of Farnsbury.
Overall rating
4
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Boring Towards the End
PostedJuly 26, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
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
3
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5
This game was fun until I got to the last 3 or so levels. I'd already purchased all I could and the things I collected during the last levels were for no reason. I went ahead and played them because I'm that way and do understand it's the last of the game anyway, but still maybe some really crazy things to find at the end would have topped off an otherwise fun game perfectly.
I recommend this game!
Unravel the secrets of Cliffmont Castle in this enchanted match-3 journey! Explore vast levels, collect precious treasures and build majestic castles.
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Frustrating At Times
PostedJune 21, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
For a purist like me who like to finish every room, this game is quite frustrating. There's a room in many of the levels where you combat the computer a.i. in a head-to-head matching competition and after level 50 or so it gets downright frustrating. I'd be up almost half a bar and suddenly everything begins falling in the opponent's favor. Sometimes it takes 10+ times before I finally win. What's even worse is most times I'll be right on the edge of victory, then suddenly, DENIED, computer a.i. kicks in. Just a little more fairness there and this game would be amazing. The rest of the game is quite fun. It's a small thing but is very frustrating. The room can be skipped, I think anyway, I refuse to. I want to clear every room, not skip one due to relentless computer unfairness.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve a series of devious puzzles to escape Arcana manor and uncover the dark secrets of the mysterious magician once lived there.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Want a Puzzle Challenge, Here You Go
PostedMay 4, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
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
4
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5
I joined the Doctor Arcana elite and finished the game without any skips. Sound like no big deal, well it is. I'd say over half of the puzzles are standard fare that you may have some experience in. But, there are 3 or 4 that will put your mind and patience to the test. If you're not into challenging puzzles, this may not be for you. It's rather minimal in navigating around and the extra things to do are few and far apart. It's solving the puzzle(s) within each unlocked room that's the main event. There is the 'Skip' button so you're never stuck for long, but that's not the purpose of this game. The purpose is to make it through without skipping and be approved by Doctor Arcana as someone who braved through its sometimes torturous puzzle challenges. I'm serious, there's a circular maze, arrow grid and marble puzzle that to me nearly had me doing the 'Skip', but I didn't. When I finished and the game displayed my certificate, I wished others around me knew of the game so I could boast it proudly. The old-style, kind'a Castlevania looking atmosphere and music was refreshing for old-schoolers like myself.
I recommend this game!
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn adventure set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Magnificently Refreshing!
PostedApril 27, 2019
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
5
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5
I'm over 160 'hidden object' games and when something like this comes out, it's a refreshing delight. The visuals are crazy and wonderful, the story is superb, and the challenges are spot on. They're not difficult, it's the uniqueness of the world that requires thought in progressing through. And, it's not keys, oil for rusty objects, glue, or any of the usual lot for a change. The objects needed change from grey to color when your in a place one exists, so you'll comfortably walk through it without any frustration. Most h.o.s are multiples of various items which to me was nice for a change. Artifex Mundi have created a classic here and deserve the awards their getting.
I recommend this game!
Can you find the truth hidden behind the castle walls?
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Simple and Fun Game with a Story I Followed
PostedMarch 31, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I blew through this game on the hardest mode, and ended very satisfied. The mini-challenges could have been more difficult and they did toss a couple that required me putting on my thinking cap, but generally they were very simple to accomplish. That's not a gripe however, as the game has other qualities to it. The story is intriguing, the atmosphere and art is great, and the game was fairly long. It's definitely one of the best I've played in recent memory and I was bummed when it ended. Highly recommended.
Escape to a dreamy world of wonder while you delight in a magical new twist on the Solitaire you love!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
I'm Making Myself Stop
PostedMarch 20, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
This game has me hooked. It's big, fun, and challenging with a nice assortment of power ups.. Highly recommended.
I recommend this game!
Joining Arthur's rebellion against the false king wrapped with heroic stories and exciting match-3 puzzles!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A More Subdued but Decent Match-3
PostedMarch 19, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
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
4
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5
This game didn't have the dramatic effects like other new match-3 games. It was visually uninspiring. The game was solid with only 1 glitch in which I filled an entire column of one object and couldn't eliminate them except with a power-up. The gameplay was solid the rest of the time and well balanced difficulty on 'timed' mode. It seems one of the biggest challenges developers face is music whose repetitiveness doesn't get under your skin and they succeeded here. The songs are charming and comfortable, definitely with Japanese undertones. A solid 4-star game in my opinion.
Get lost in a haunted house that keeps changing!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Good and Visual but Way Overdone Challenges
PostedMarch 10, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle
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
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5
I was on the limb whether to give this game 5 stars or 4, but after consideration, I settled on 4. Visually, the game was great. Some of the mini games and puzzles however were pretty ridiculous, not in their executions and originality but their requirements to complete. If you're into going for the 'Expert' level of playing, good luck. For example, there's a challenge where you have to find '50' skulls in a painting. That's right, '50' of them and some of them hardly looking like a skull. There were other similar challenges that I got so tired of looking and clicking, I had to opt for a lower challenge level and click the 'Hint' button and when it showed where the object is. I don't like having to do that just because I'm sick of glaring around an image for 15 minutes just to move on. 50's a bit much I feel. Some of the mini games and puzzles were equally frustrating in their own right, made way too complicated with vague instructions. I've played over 125 hos and this one gave me more trouble than most. I don't mind a challenge, as long as it's presented fairly. Some of these are way over-done, and put way too big a pause in the story line. It's like watching a show on television and suddenly having to sit through 10 commercials. It ruins the flow and mood of the story. There is the 'Skip' and 'Hint' functions, as well as a guide, so completing is guaranteed, I just hate having to use them and not due to my personal limitations. I'm a big fan of this development team and still recommend it.
An otherworldly and unforgettable match 3 journey to activate the teleporter and save your uncle!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
A Fun New Match-3 Game
PostedFebruary 25, 2019
TheRealMagicJack
fromBenbrook, Tx.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, 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
For the price, you can't beat this new match-3 game. It's a lot of game for the money. The objects are big, the graphics and sounds are perfect, and the difficulty can be adjusted from invincible to challenging with a wonderful variety of moves and combinations. The game is smooth running & action-filled with very active and large visuals. It's easy on the eyes as well with the large themed graphics. I love it, big thumbs up! It has a slight retro-feel to it with the action and sound but with modern graphics.
I recommend this game!