tesamoine's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:547
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:June 12, 2025
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Weather Lord: Hidden Realm
Command the powerful forces of nature to free an island of an evil scourge in this thrilling Time Management game!
Overall rating
3
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5
37 of 41 found this review helpful
Better than the first one
PostedMay 29, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Nemo's Secret: Vulcania
(49)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I remember playing the first Weather Lord, and disliking it greatly. It seems the developers did a major overhaul here. This is a builder-time management game. In addition to collecting resources, you can also use weather elements, such as sun, wind, rain, etc. to help grow your plants, clear fog, etc. There is a timer, however, you can keep playing past when the timer runs out. You are able to click ahead for tasks. The tutorial was sketchy at best. The goals for each level are not real clear... not all your goals for the entire level are seen when you first start a level. The graphics are ok, however, they could have made things a little bigger (and my eyesight is perfectly fine lol). It appears that there are 50 levels. For me, it was an ok game. Nothing earth shattering. I continue to wait for a good TM game that grabs my attention. This game however, will definitely please some TM fans.
I recommend this game!
Chronicles of Mystery: Tree of Life
Find the legendary Tree of Life, which grants immortality to whoever tastes its fruits! Set sail on an epic quest with Sylvie!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A Great Adventure Game
PostedMay 28, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
For anyone who loves point and click games, this is a winner. A true adventure game, you won't find any HOS and will need to solve things on your own. One of my favorite large file games. This one has a demo, so do try it :)
I recommend this game!
Lost in the City
After the first date with a charming girl named April, our hero wakes up alone in an abandoned city after being drugged.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Give it a try
PostedMay 28, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
A very different, enjoyable game. Not really able to classify it as a HO or adventure. More of a "quest". This is one you have to demo. I loved it and its' sequel.
I recommend this game!
Love Chronicles: Salvation Collector's Edition
The evil Alura is back, and this time she’s attacking your homeland!
Overall rating
3
/
5
10 of 16 found this review helpful
Not worthy to be called a "CE"
PostedMay 25, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Typical fairy tale game. Colors and graphics appeared washed out. Puzzles were not very challenging at all. Interesting were the 3 different types of HOS I came across. I believe they were this games saving grace along with some adventure. I must agree with reviewer Nilosh. I do not believe that every new game that comes out deserves 5 star ratings. This game in particular, for a CE, offered little bonus game play, no collectibles, and was short for a CE offering. A 5 star game, to me, is one that knocks me off my feet, is lengthy, offers a decent amount of bonus gameplay, and collectibles. I believe as frequent 5 star ratings increase amongst reviewers, developers are putting less effort into games. The puzzles should be challenging and the game should offer some sort of usage of the grey cells. Sadly, this game falls very short. To me, it is just another cookie cutter game and by no means rates 5 stars.
I don't recommend this game.
Vampire Saga: Break Out
Sink your teeth into the jugular of a heart-stopping journey!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Nice Vampire Game !!!!
PostedMay 23, 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
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Although a short game, I totally enjoyed this one. Great story, good graphics, spooky atmosphere, lots to do. This game, have a feeling, is either a like it or hate it game, so do try the demo. More adventure than HOG. Awesome.
I recommend this game!
A Gypsy's Tale: The Tower of Secrets
Break a dangerous curse that is engulfing an ancient tower in A Gypsy’s Tale, an entertaining Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fun Adventure Lite Game
PostedMay 23, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I just found this game, and totally enjoyed it. It is not a cookie-cutter HOS game. It is an adventure (lite) game, perfect for those who would like to try out this genre of game. The graphics are beautiful. No voice overs, just forest background noises. It is a great game to relax while playing, although it is not very easy. You will need to think. Puzzles I encountered were on the easy side. I highly recommend this for one who wants to veer away from typical HOS games and delve into the world of adventure.
I recommend this game!
Chronicles of Vida: The Story of the Missing Princess
Join the beautiful demon-huntress, Vida, on her investigation into a series of mysterious kidnappings!
Overall rating
2
/
5
19 of 28 found this review helpful
The Princess Shall Remain Missing
PostedMay 21, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Return to Mysterious Island
(36)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Somehow, I stuck with this through the entire demo. I had very high hopes at the beginning of the game. Nice colors, nice choices of screen brightness, cursor, etc. Well, then the game started. And there it went downhill rapidly for me. You are playing as Vida, who is the destroyer of dark forces. You're moseying along, and your carriage crashes. Gasp. You happen to find a wereferret in a cage and you unfortunately unlock him. I say unfortunately, because he never shuts up. Between the two of you there is constant conversation, or if you mute, constant written dialogue. There is a journal, and a map. This map appears to be a jump map, although I didn't try it. However the map will tell you what you will find at each scene, which inventory items to use, etc. There were 2 choices of difficulty, and I chose easy, as I always do when trying a game. Perhaps of difficult, the map wouldnt be so handy? There are sparkles everywhere. All of this is ok. However, it is a HOS fiesta. There are HOS everywhere. For those who like almost exclusive HOG games, you may like this. The HOS were blurry with small objects. Many objects to find in each scene. No wonder they advertise that the game is 10 hours long. lol. The hint refills quickly. The wereferret is also your hint. Besides for all this is a lagging, and I do mean lagging, cursor. Trying to get into the inventory was a hit or miss. The cursor had to show back up first. This is a no go for me. Not only because of the lagging, but because of the HOS. I don't recommend this game. It needs some fixing.
I don't recommend this game.
Family Tales: The Sisters
Over and over the same nightmare is following you: your sister Anna is trapped in a strange existence, begging you to help her escape. But what if these are not just random nightmares?
Overall rating
4
/
5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Save your Sister !!!
PostedMay 20, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Return to Mysterious Island
(36)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Here we have a game where you and your sister (twins) apparently haven't seen each other since childhood ? What's up with that? Where have these people been ? Anyway, you keep having terrifying dreams about her safety, so you hop in your car after all these years and drive to her house, which is also you childhood home. There are 2 types of HOS.. list and silhouette. They are actually good and I'm not a big fan of HOS. There weren't too many. The games, puzzles were challenging and interesting. Graphics were ok. There are no voiceovers. There aren't many sounds at all, just some background music which makes for an oddly quiet game. The game itself ran smoothly without glitches. It is challenging with some unique uses for inventory items. I think it is a great SE from these developers (whom I haven't heard of before), but for me, the story or game didn't grab me. I will pass on this one until it is a DD or on sale. I do recommend it however, as this is just my personal taste. :)
I recommend this game!
Rite of Passage: Child of the Forest Collector's Edition
The lighthouse fails and darkness invades Willow Ridge. Your husband runs into the forest for answers, unaware of the shadow hunting him.
Overall rating
4
/
5
20 of 28 found this review helpful
Something Different, and Good !!
PostedMay 16, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I didn't play the first Rite of Passage game, so I am not sure about the history of Willow Ridge. However, this game can be enjoyed without playing that first game. You are searching for your husband who has run into the forest to save the town. The only drawback is that the forest has evil trees in it. The lighthouse, which keeps these evil trees at bay, has gone and exploded. Oh so not good !!!! The graphics are really sharp. Music is great. You have 3 choices of difficulty plus a custom setting. The HOS are different and interesting... you shall see. The puzzles are very original and fun. Interesting the play. The hint button (I am playing on the easiest level for demo purposes) refills quickly as does skip. You get to collect acorns and there are achievements galore. There is a bonus chapter at the end of the CE, and all that other wallpaper, etc. kind of stuff. This appears to be a long playing game and you do need to think about things. You are not lead by the hand and the usage of inventory items requires thought. Oh how nice :)) I like the game and am downloading the full game now. Great job to these developers for bringing something different to the table !!!
I recommend this game!
Big Bang West
Tame the American Wild West by gathering essential resources to enhance and develop your town in Big Bang West!
Overall rating
3
/
5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Mediocre
PostedMay 14, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
A TM/building game set in the wild west. Tutorial is ok. Maybe could have been a bit more explanatory as far as citizens in the town, etc. Graphics are ok but it's set in a wild west kind of theme so everything is kind of brown. The game is timed and you need to build houses, a sheriff's office, lumber mill, etc. to achieve your daily goals. Not hard yet to get gold on each level. Not sure how long the game is. For me, the game was just ok. :))
I don't recommend this game.