tesamoine's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:551
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:August 2, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Status:
Monument Builders: Colosseum
Construct the iconic Roman Colosseum and learn ancient anecdotes in this fast-paced Time Management game.
Overall rating
3
/
5
23 of 28 found this review helpful
It was OK
PostedSeptember 17, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I have only played one other of the Monument Builder games, and I recall liking that one more than this one. The graphics and sound here are very good. However, its presentation is almost juvenile. There's just too much going on at once in order to fully appreciate the game. A lot of rapid clicking, which is difficult when there's lots of other things to click on. I just didn't like it. Not my type of TM game at all. Good points were you could click ahead if you had enough workers, and great visuals. Other than that, I'll have to pass.
I don't recommend this game.
Fearful Tales: Hansel and Gretel Collector's Edition
Who is responsible for your children’s disappearance? Follow the trail!
Overall rating
3
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Not too Fearful for me
PostedSeptember 16, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is definitely not worthy of a CE edition. Way too short. This one comes down to a matter of taste (no pun intended). I just didn't like the game. Didn't like the animations. Didn't like the plot, albeit a very loose plot. Didn't like the game mechanics (the hand). Just not one for me. Because of the short length, I cannot recommend.
I don't recommend this game.
Flights of Fancy: Two Doves Collector's Edition
Someone has stolen two powerful magic doves from your kingdom, and the consequences could be disastrous. Embark on an extraordinary journey to stop the thief.
Overall rating
3
/
5
35 of 46 found this review helpful
I have to go the other way on this one.
PostedSeptember 12, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This is another ERS game. The other reviewers did an excellent job of reviewing game mechanics, etc. Although it did have more "oomph" than other ERS games, it was just sickly sweet. You are given a little fairy to help you along your way. There are achievements in the "fairy" house to earn. The hint button is another helper who shoots an arrow at what needs to be done, but after testing him out a few times, I found it hard to determine exactly what he was shooting at. The music and visuals are wonderful. The strategy guide, which I also checked out, was well done and helpful. So, in a nutshell, I'm not saying it's a bad game. It's just not a game for me. It was overly cutesy, overly saccharine sweet, and too much on the fairy kingdom side for me.
I recommend this game!
Magic Cauldron Chaos
Help the gnomes restore their magic potion franchise!
Overall rating
1
/
5
14 of 21 found this review helpful
Yes it's that bad
PostedSeptember 9, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I could not believe this game was even offered as a selection. The graphics are awful and looks aged. I can't think of one positive thing to say, so nuff said.
I don't recommend this game.
Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown Collector's Edition
King or Swindler? Who will be the new ruler of the Kingdom?
Overall rating
4
/
5
20 of 25 found this review helpful
Could have been more
PostedSeptember 7, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
If you've played any of the RE games, you've played this one. It is very very similar to RE 2. Yes, it does have its cutesy parts, however, I think Playrix could have done a bit better in giving us something at least a little different. Music, voice overs, etc., are all the same. I would not buy this as a CE. Yes it offers the wallpaper, strategy guide, etc., however I don't feel that's worth 7.00 extra. I may eventually get this if it comes out as a SE and is on sale. Otherwise, this is a no for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Grim Tales: Bloody Mary Collector's Edition
Save your niece from the evil presence haunting her school!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Gotta Love Bloody Marys
PostedAugust 3, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I loved all of the Grim Tales games (except the Stone Queen), but this one is my favorite. Spooky, creepy.... right up my alley. HOS are nice and interactive. I do not find them dark or miniscule. The puzzles/mini games are inventive and fun. Story is great. I do not have one complaint about this game. Happy gaming
I recommend this game!
Forest Legends: The Call of Love Collector's Edition
Deep in the heart of an enchanted forest, a forbidden love blooms. Guide the human Eveline as she sets out to rescue her beloved from the clutches of a tyrant.
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 13 found this review helpful
The Call of Love can Call someone Else.
PostedAugust 3, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I will not review the game options and mechanics as other reviewers have done a wonderful job of that. Usually I would jump in glee for a game that is pure adventure without loads of HOS. This game, however, had no "it" factor for me at all. I found myself struggling to get through the demo. The voices are definitely annoying, but for me I don't use that to judge a game. It seemed to drone on and on without any real point to it. I'm not a big fantasy game lover, so perhaps this had something to do with my dislike of the game. Mostly, it was just blahh for me. Of course, demo the game, we all have different tastes :)
I don't recommend this game.
Apothecarium: The Renaissance of Evil
Discover the city of Apothecarium, where inhabitants are caught in a perilous struggle against a powerful alchemist who is taking the lives of innocent!
Overall rating
3
/
5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Left me confused
PostedJuly 14, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I'm going to have to go against the tide with this one. I just did not enjoy it, although it was a fine game. Perhaps it was just not the day for me to play this one, I'm not quite sure. I felt befuddled, rushed, and impatient during the game. While the graphics were clear and it is a nice soft game release, I'll not be purchasing this one. Perhaps if I really wanted a day where I needed a thinking game, this would be the one. Not today however. :)
Druid Kingdom
Travel through the mysterious lands of the Druids in this new hit game from the creators of the groundbreaking My Kingdom for the Princess series!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Very Tedious
PostedJune 25, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Very similar to MKFTP. I'm at a loss why these developers who also developed MKFTP would make this game so similar. Cannot click ahead. Very slow going. The challenge level is too high. I love a challenge, however, this game was tedious just trying to finish. I personally didn't care for it. I also didn't care for a developer basically remaking a game and giving it a new title.
I don't recommend this game.
Off the Record: Linden Shades Collector's Edition
Something’s driven everyone away from Linden Shades.
Overall rating
3
/
5
11 of 19 found this review helpful
Off The Record, I'll Wait for the SE
PostedJune 8, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Lost in the City
(52)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Something haunted the Linden Shades Orphanage years ago, and as a reporter, you are going there to find out what happened. Live actors do the VO's and it is done very well. There are achievements to earn, but they are game related achievements, such as doing HOS without a hint, etc. There are hidden items to find although they don't tell you any of this at the start of the game. I came across hidden toys, hidden letters, and something else? I can't remember. The music was OK but some of the sounds were annoying, such as you must start a tractor, a loud tractor, and even when you're done using the tractor, it keeps running and running until you leave that area. There is a journal, a map (which I'm not sure if it's a jump map or not, you really don't need it during the demo). You also find audio cassettes recorded by the principal of the school telling about this haunting figure in red. Sooo, all that sounds well and good... good graphics, good VOS, storyline good. Then comes the game. It is way too easy. And, yes I realize this is a HOG, but there are way too many HOS. At least for my liking. All the inventory items you find, you use almost immediately. Oh, a screwdriver, and, gasp! here is a screw... voila!!! The puzzles are simplistic. I don't know. I really like the story so far, but the game is almost childish in ease. I think I'll be looking at it again when the SE comes out. For now, I will pass.
I don't recommend this game.