Ziggy_Zigster's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:1,765
- Reviews Submitted:120
- First Review:October 23, 2013
- Most Recent Review:June 19, 2020
- Featured reviews0
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Solve puzzles and break runes to find magic artifacts and rescue the princess from a ferocious dragon.
Overall rating
4
/
5
A jewel of a tale
PostedJune 25, 2016
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
A great game along the lines of Claws & Feathers (though not quite as fun).
If you've played any of the C&F games and liked them, you'll like this one as well. It's challenging yet fun. There are special items you need to find in certain levels in order to get bonus powers for the in-level special tiles (bombs, etc).
If it weren't for the aged graphics and poor instructions (as far as secret levels go) I'd have given it five stars.
I recommend this game!
Take a trip to the beautiful Caribbean and create your very own tropical hideaway!
Overall rating
1
/
5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Horrible hideaway
PostedJune 25, 2016
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
I really thought this game had a lot of promise.
You have very limited power-ups and there is no relaxed mode.
Match3 games are not supposed to be stress inducing, which this one is. You are at the mercy of chance and a timer and it really ruins the fun and potential.
I suppose for those who like a challenging Match-3 that will require numerous tries to beat the later levels, this is there kind of game - but for me, challenge should be saved for TM/strategy games.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you escape the mysterious musician’s melody?
Overall rating
2
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Nowhere near up to par as previous installments
PostedJune 14, 2016
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I am a huge fan of the previous Cadenza games. Though the first one was the best. Both previous ones have gotten great reviews and despite the lukewarm reviews of this installment I decided to give it a try and after the demo I thought it was worth buying. However, that was a mistake.
For one, the storyline is not as good as previous ones - but especially the bonus chapter. Not only is it entirely predictable, it is also short and cheesy.
Some of the mini-games were brilliant and some were just plain awful. The HOPs were standard, nothing new and very little variety (if any).
The trumpet lessons are horrible. Unless you have magicians hands, you're not likely to complete it, which renders the achievement section useless.
If you must, get the SE, but I wouldn't even recommend that.
I don't recommend this game.
Take a journey through Europe in a hot air balloon, seek hidden treasures and help bring criminals to justice!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
This trip is one to remember!
PostedMay 9, 2016
Ziggy_Zigster
fromUnited States
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Mahjong, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This is one of those games where before you know it - the trial is up. That doesn't happen too too often with me, but on the occasions it does, it's an instant purchase.
To the game, graphics are great and you can choose different tilesets (there are quite a few to choose from).
I am a big fan of nonograms but this isn't your typical nonogram. Yes, the goal is the same - as with other nonograms. But this one differs in several areas from the typical nonogram.
Each level has several 'layers' based on the colors used to form the picture. You can alternate between colors at any point and this really adds to the gameplay and challenge.
There are achievements to earn and powerups you can upgrade.
Each level has three goals - no hints, less than one misclick, no misclicks etc. There is an expert mode as well, but I find the normal mode to be challenging enough.
I recommend this game!
Explore a fantastical world and save the King in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Overall rating
5
/
5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
Runefall - part 2
PostedApril 13, 2016
Ziggy_Zigster
fromUnited States
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game is from the creators of "Runefall" which is another game like this. If you liked 'Runefall' you WILL like this one.
The game uses the same graphics and mechanics. There is a storyline, a movable map to explore and items to find and items to create to continue your journey.
There are two game modes. Relaxed and normal. You have a variety of 'avatars' to choose from and you get to choose a horse.
I recommend this game!
Something went terribly wrong and robots are now bent on death and destruction. Help restore normalcy and save the residents of floating islands!
Overall rating
1
/
5
10 of 12 found this review helpful
Not up to par with other TMs
PostedJanuary 25, 2016
Ziggy_Zigster
fromUnited States
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
This is probably one of the worst TM games I've seen on BFG for a while. The graphics are just horrible. The gameplay is just as bad. You have to 'repeatedly' click on a task to 'speed it up' and yet still, the timer is not accurate. I couldn't get gold on the first try with the fourth level.
Save your time and money. Pass this one up.
I don't recommend this game.
Together with Hercules, save the kids kidnapped by god Ares, who is gathering an army to conquer the whole world.
Overall rating
3
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5
27 of 34 found this review helpful
Deja-vu, part two
PostedJanuary 23, 2016
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
I loved the first three. Then with the last installment as well as this new one, the developer went the "CE" route. Ordinarily, that CAN be a good thing - IF - the developer knows what constitutes a CE (think 'Royal Envoys'). This game as with it's predecessor don't warrant a CE.
To me, there is really little difference between this game and it's previous installment. Same graphics, same gameplay, same puzzle pieces etc. Adding 10 levels to a 40 level game does not a CE make.
I'll wait for the SE.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Marcus Victorious save its citizens and bring back life to its previous glory.
Overall rating
3
/
5
22 of 26 found this review helpful
No tropies? No queu? No thank you
PostedJanuary 4, 2016
Ziggy_Zigster
fromUnited States
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Strategy, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
While it is great to finally see a Roads of Rome in widescreen, this game is rather a disappointment.
The graphics are cute and the levels have 'secrets' to discover (some more than others) though I could not find the second secret on the second level. While I like the fact that there are four modes, I'm not sure exactly how 'reliably' accurate the timers are given that you're also searching for the secrets.
What particularly annoyed me is that you can't queu taks. When you try to, you get this "no free workers" prompt. While you can 'cancel' tasks, what's the point if you can't queu them? I also am not a fan of the tutorial. You can't 'skip' it and it is a particularly annoying one, but perhaps it will be helpful to others not as familiar with TM games.
I'm also disappointed that their is not trophy/achievement section. But I guess that depends on your preference.
All in all, it's not a 'bad' game, it just doesn't offer anything compelling to warrant buying. While I am still on the fence about this one, IF I get it, it will be with a free game coupon nothing more.
Reclaim a stolen artifact to crush the threat to your kingdom!
Overall rating
5
/
5
42 of 48 found this review helpful
Moai ala-mode
PostedDecember 27, 2015
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
The only thing I have to comment on that has not already been said in other reviews or the game description is this: Yes, there are two game modes. Timed and untimed. BUT, here's the great thing. IF, by chance, you get to a level (timed) that you cannot complete in gold time, you can go back to the main menu, select 'untimed' and redo the level and get the gold without having to start a new game. This works great for me. I wish more developers did it this way.
I recommend this game!
Halloween themed patchwork puzzle fun awaits in Halloween Patchworks: Trick or Treat!
Overall rating
5
/
5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Patch me through, pumpkinman!
PostedOctober 27, 2015
Ziggy_Zigster
fromUnited States
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This game is by the same makers as 'Mosaics Galore', another patchwork game. If you liked that one, you'll like this one. It's Halloween themed, obviously, and very addictive.
You earn 'key's for completing goals in each level. These 'keys' are required to unlock future levels, so you'll want to collect as many as you can.
You can earn a total of 3 keys per level. One for completing in the time limit, one for making NO mistakes and another for completing the level. The least you can get from any level is one.
What makes this game great, as with it's sister (Mosaics Galore) is the replay ability. If you play the SAME level again, your puzzle will be the same, but the pieces/solution will be different. It's great for those who want to play over and over. It's not so much for those who want to repeat the exact same pattern.
I recommend this game!