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- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:1,946
- Reviews Submitted:59
- First Review:December 23, 2011
- Most Recent Review:January 12, 2016
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Construct campsites for stalwart explorers to stay safe and warm as they join you and Addie in an expedition across long forgotten lands.
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 58 found this review helpful
My Kind Of CE ! Tons Of Fun In The Great Outdoors !
PostedNovember 28, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Hot Dog now this is what I'm talking about, finally a ce that isn't a HOPA ! I was able to do the beta test for this one and loved it although at the time I had no clue it was going to be a ce. The game is awesome if you loved the first one and I did then your gonna love this one. There are some definite improvements from the first one. The graphics on this one are awesome so detailed, and colorful just a colorful feast for the eyes.
The game play is similar to that of Royal Envoy you start out building tents and work your way up to bigger and better things. There are also other buildings you construct as well like a refreshment bar, a materials factory, greenhouse etc. This game has two modes of play timed and relaxed for those that don't like the clock. Although if you play the timed mode and don't make the gold the first time around you can always go back and replay the day.
The ce offers a bonus level and a sg which may help in the higher levels and a art gallery. There was no way I was going to pass this little gem up I had a blast with the first one and the beta version and I've been waiting for this one to show up and I was beginning to wonder if it ever would. I'm thrilled to see another campgrounds and this one is a ce to boot now that's my kind of ce and I really wish we would get more ce's like this. This genre is my all time favorite and these games are so few and far between.
The game flows like water no sticky cursor, no lagging between scenes. The timer isn't like the ones we normally see this one is set up like a calender giving you so many days to complete your task and I've already found it to be a great challenge early on in the game so I can only imagine what it's gonna be like the further along I play. Your goals are listed in the top right corner, the timer or calender is in the top left corner.
The workers are a hoot to watch run around I get a kick out of watching those guys. Also in this one there are treasure chest you dig up and you get things to help you out like money or extra supplies. Your able to plant gardens and other outdoor pretties. This game offers lots of challenging fun with gorgeous graphics and plenty of interesting characters to meet along the way and I'm pretty sure some are gonna need your help with something.
All in all this game totally rocks it's even better than the first one and the first one was awesome. I'm really enjoying this one and I'm looking forward to playing through the whole thing and I do think it's gonna be a nice lengthy game and as for me it's very worthy of being a ce and I really wish we would have more like this.
Give the demo a try it's so worth it ! Thank you dev's for a awesome and rocking game and please keep them coming. Thank you Big Fish for making my turkey day even more awesome ! Happy Thanksgiving and have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!
Retrieve the four magical elements and restore the kingdom in this mystical Time Management game!
Overall rating
5
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5
28 of 31 found this review helpful
The One That Almost Didn't Make It
PostedOctober 3, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Wow ! What a fun and cute game this is and to think this one almost didn't make it here due to the graphics, are you kidding me ?! What a shame it would have been for this one not to get here because it is so fun and I'm so glad it got here. The graphics are really good very bright, and very detailed and this is just one fun and awesome little builder game and the longer I play it the better it gets.
Your building with gremlins and an ancient shaman who is their boss and this is something different for us and I love it. The little gremlins are really cute and I love to hear them talk it's a hoot ! This is a builder on the same lines of Northern Tales and the other builder games. You clear obstacles out of your way, gather resources, build different types of buildings and fight of enemies.
There are two modes of play relaxed and normal with the relaxed mode you can continue to play after the timer runs out with normal mode if you run out of time you have to repeat it to move on to the next level and with both if your not happy with what you did the first time you can replay it.
Your not collecting stars with this one it's flowers and the flowers you collect you can go to a little shop and dress your workers which I thought was really cute and fun but you don't have to do it if you don't want to.
This one offers a good challenge and you need to do some planning on some levels and before you start a level you can press and hold down your space bar on your keyboard and it will highlight which task are ready for you to do and they will be in a green circle but if there is any red in the circle you have to wait and do that one when you have more resources or workers.
The shaman can cast spells to help you out like harvesting food faster, giving you some extra speed and fighting off enemies. This is really a awesome little game and kudos to the dev's for doing this one you did a awesome job on it and I hope we'll see more like this from you.
Give the demo a try it's so very worth it ! Thank you dev's for this sweet little gem and thank you Big Fish. Have fun everybody.
I recommend this game!
Help Flavius expand the Roman Empire! Haggle with shopkeepers, collect supplies, build bridges and more in this exciting time- and resource-management adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
115 of 126 found this review helpful
If You Build It They Will Come !
PostedAugust 19, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Good morning everyone Well slap me down and call me Happy, Happy, Happy ! Finally a decent game it's about time ! This week we are helping the Romans again if it's not the Vikings it's the Roman's and I have no problem with either one because these games are my all time favorite and I will buy and play each and every one of them as long as they keep them coming and I've been too long now without a decent game to play so this was an instant buy for me.
As with all builders you are gathering resources, building different buildings, clearing debris and making deals at the market. This one has three modes of play normal, relaxed, and hard and even if you play on normal you can continue your day after the time runs out but the timer is quick on this one or at least it seemed that way to me. There are little pieces of amber gems to collect on each level just look for sparkling areas and that's where you'll find the piece of amber. You get the usual bonuses speed, extra worker, and extra time and you are able to get additional workers as well.
This one is a little bit of thinker so you may want to take a good look at the playing field before you start your day and the timer doesn't start until you click and make the first move so take some time and get yourself a strategy before you let the timer start and even if you don't make the gold you can go back and replay the day until your happy. The graphics are really nice and colorful things are easy to see and the overall look of the game is very pretty. The only thing I have a problem with is you can't click ahead on any of your task unless you have an extra worker so that does slow things down a little but once you get the worker you are able to click so be sure to grab that extra worker.
This is a great and solid builder as always this developer knows what they are doing when it comes to these games and thank god for this developer or we would probably not see too many of these games this is the only dev. that does just the builder games other dev's do as well but they also do other genres this dev. only does these so thank you dev's and please keep them coming ! I'm loving this one so far it's great fun and there are lots of things to do so give the demo a try it's definitely worth it. Thank you dev's for giving us another awesome builder and please keep them coming we love them, and thank you Big Fish ! Have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil!
Overall rating
1
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5
30 of 47 found this review helpful
Nearwood - Neardeath Is More Like It
PostedAugust 9, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Holy Catfish ! So sorry but I had to get far away from Nearwood. I had high hopes from the opening the art work is simply gorgeous but sadly Nearwood is one huge cut scene with some puzzles and one fragmented scene thrown in but it gets better the so called "map" was the deal breaker for me and here's why I used the map then when I was ready to leave the area I pressed the next area of interest, okay now everybody stay with me on this one ... ahem the map said it needed to re-charge try again later really, at first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me so I tried again and once again I was told the map needed to re-charge and sure enough over to the side is this amulet looking thing charging up now that is a first for me I understand the hint button re-charging but the freaking map are you kidding me with this Mickey Mouse bull.
Why even bother to put an interactive map in a game if it's not give me a break and I don't remember anything in the tutorial telling me the map would need to re-charge after each use only the hint button,and they call this a collector's edition I think not. The best thing this game has going for it is the art work and the cute little furby guys you can collect along the way but the rest of the game is nothing but wasted time on listening and watching your friend Fey chit chat with one cut scene after another. During the demo I earned no achievements so I'm not sure if there are even any in the game by the time the demo ended I was more than ready.
I came across no hos except for the one fragmented scene the rest of the time your listening to what's his face babble on and on like the energizer bunny and jumping from one cut scene to another with a few furby's to collect and mind numbing frustrating puzzles. This is a huge no buy for me not even when the se is released nor when it becomes a DD not even if they were giving it away no thank you. I applaud the dev's for their brilliant art work because it is simply eye popping gorgeous but as far as a game goes this one is not and it sure doesn't deserve the title collector's edition. This developer is now on the bottom of my list as being a top developer the map trick was so not cool and then throw in all the mindless chit chat and cut scene after cut scene that was enough for me and I will definitely be thinking twice about even demoing anymore of this developer's games. Simply put Nearwood was Neardeath for me. Sorry for the harshness but I got to call it like I see it and this one is a joke and a bad one at that. However these are my personal feelings about the game so please don't let my personal feelings discourage you from trying the game it really is gorgeous so give the demo a try and see for yourself. Have fun everybody !
I don't recommend this game.
Cook a variety of dishes from all around the world and become an expert chef in Happy Chef 2.
Overall rating
5
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5
138 of 157 found this review helpful
Cook It Up !
PostedAugust 6, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
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
Good morning everyone If you cook it they will come so cook It Up ! Gordon Ramsay has Master Chef and Felix has Happy Chef ! What a great surprise this one was. I have the first one and absolutely loved it and I have already purchased this one and what fun this one is. This time you have two characters to choose from and there are two modes of play timed or relaxed. The graphics are really good and the customers are from all walks of life.
This time you travel to Italy, Hawaii, America, and China so there's lots of food to cook and it has some cool power up's as well there is of course your usual of upgrading your recipes, and your interior of the restaurant but this time there are some new ones that are called kitchen aids one will cook your soups, and pastas automatically, one will get any money on the counter and the other will trash any food you burn or waste and the way to get these is with spatula's and you earn the spatula's from the achievements you get.
You have your daily goals to meet which so far haven't been to hard for me to get the gold star but I'm sure it will get much harder as the game progresses. I've only played the Italian restaurant and I did notice that about half way through some of the customers grow a little more impatient so keep an eye out for those and I have lost a couple of them already but was still able to get gold and you can replay the day if you want to.
The game is basically set up like the first one where the people come to the counter and place their order and you cook it up and make them happy ! New things will be added like soup, pasta, extra ingredients like tomatoes, green beans, and mushrooms and some will want these on their pizza and some in the pasta if the order isn't complete you want be able to pick it up the plate until you have the complete order. This time it's your boss that is leaving you in charge while he goes to another place. If you liked the first one you'll like this one. This is one solid time management game with cooking all kinds of goodies. Give the demo a try it's worth it. Thank you dev's job well done hopefully we'll get Happy Chef 3 and thank you Big Fish for once again letting me not play domestic goddess. Have fun everybody.
I recommend this game!
Defeat the dragon and save the Viking Worlds in this action-packed Time-Management adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
88 of 100 found this review helpful
Ahh There's Nothing like building with Vikings On Monday !
PostedAugust 5, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Good morning everyone Ahh there's nothing like the smell of hammers, nails, and Vikings on a Monday morning you gotta love it ! We have an excellent builder this morning brought to us by the same dev's that have delivered some awesome match 3 games such as Hello Venice, and The Adventures Of Mary Ann: Lucky Pirates or simply the Squidward team minus Sponge Bob, Patrick and Mr. Krabs. For me this is the first time seeing this team do a builder and let me tell they did an awesome job the graphics are simply gorgeous, the sound effects are cool, the music is cool and the story is cool this time we are traveling through the tree of life collecting magic orb's to help our village so all the worlds we visit are hanging worlds and they are so cool.
I'm loving this one so far and the timer doesn't bother me but come on dev's there are so many people that had rather play in relaxed mode so please, please start giving everyone the option of enjoying your games and start putting a relaxed mode in these games people love them and want to play them but some don't like the clock and that's understandable so please give these folks a chance to have fun as well and I bet you'll see an increase in your not to mention more .
This is basically your typical builder collecting resources, building homes, shops etc. cutting wood, mining gold, collecting rent and paying off the bad guys so you can pass through. Down at the bottom you have your inventory of buildings and homes to choose from and with this one so far I've seen a couple different ones a doll factory and a hat factory there is also a yogurt factory which I haven't got to yet but so far this game is awesome and I'm loving it the characters are really cute also your goals for the day are listed at the top and bottom. Everything about the game is fun and I love the graphics everything is so detailed and colorful and on this one we are traveling by air ship. This is really a cool game and I'm hoping to see more like this from this developer I love their match 3 games and I'm loving this one and they really did a excellent job on it and I'm as happy as a pig in slop this morning these are my all time favorite games I never ever get tired of them. Give the demo a try it's worth it. Thank you Squidward dev's for giving us this awesome builder and thank you Big Fish for giving me an excuse to skip my domestic goddess duties for another day. Have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!
Friendly and cheerful ghosts need your help in this new, breathtaking match 3 game with HOGs and puzzles.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
A Visual Feast For The Eyes !
PostedJuly 31, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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 was able to beta test this little gem and immediately fell in love with it and have been very impatiently awaiting it's arrival and finally it's here and it was an instant buy for me and I'm loving this game. Not only is it fun it is simply gorgeous to look at the dev's did an awesome job on the artwork it's a visual feast for the eyes. It combines three elements I love it's a match 3, building, and a few hidden object scenes along with a little mahjong thrown in for good measure. I love everything about this game and I love being able to build a nice safe little haven for the ghost who are simply adorable and who says ghost shouldn't have little neighborhood of their own they don't always like to haunt houses they like to keep house and work in town and go shopping just like us. I love the story and the tiles on the playing field are simply gorgeous and it's an assortment of all kinds of things. Instead of clearing out gold tiles or blue tiles this one has something a little different you have to clear out the coins to beat the level and let me tell you they aren't as easy as they look some are rather tricky to figure out but not to worry there are some killer power up's to help you out and some of these power up's are some of the best I've seen. There are two modes of play timed and relaxed right now I'm playing the timed mode but I'm having so much fun I'm gonna go back and replay it again and this time I think I'm going relaxed because this is one game I really hate to see come to an end and it has so much replay ability and trust me I'm gonna be replaying this one time and time again it's simply one of the best match 3's I've seen in a long time and I'm loving every minute of it and it's done so beautiful the artwork alone will pull you in from the beginning it's absolutely spellbinding and then throw in the cute ghost and you have a match made in heaven ! I really hope we will see a sequel to this one this is one I would absolutely love to see this one keep going it's so fun and very entertaining and I want to give a huge thank you to the dev's on a job well done your hard work paid off and in such a big way so please give us more. Give the demo a try it's so worth it. Thank you dev's for an absolute visual feast for the eyes that's fun too and thank you Big Fish for giving me another reason to shrug my domestic goddess duties. Have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!
With great new graphics, unlockable videos and even more exciting challenges, you’ll love every minute of this amazing adventure through architectural history!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 25 found this review helpful
Break Out The Hard Hats We Got Some Building To Do
PostedJuly 9, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Good morning everyone Shut the front door another Monument Builders I was beginning to wonder if we were gonna be getting this one I've been looking for it and BAM here it is hot dog a definite buy for me. I really like this one the graphics are much improved from the others the fun history facts are still there and the game play is fun. Your building the cathedral so there is lots of stone, wood, and other resources to gather along with building farms, rock quarry's, banks etc. granted your little donkey buddies aren't lightning fast but they get the job done well enough. Later in the game you'll run into some bandits that you must deal with. You'll notice a question mark or exclamation point above the foreman's head once in a while that means he has something to tell you or has a special task to be done. It is timed I didn't notice in the options if there is a relaxed mode I don't think there is but you may want to just double check on that I could be wrong. Also in the top left hand corner of the menu screen you'll see a bonus tab if you click on it you can see a replay video of the level and the little history facts which I think is cute.
I really like this one the graphics have been improved quite a bit from the other Monument Builders the colors are nice and bright the buildings look much better and there seems to be a little more detail in them so kudos to the dev's for that job well done. You have your daily goals to meet which are listed in the top right corner and if you don't get the gold the first time around you can always go back and replay the level. You are able to hire more workers and upgrade your buildings so you can complete your task quicker and you can chain your task as well which helps get things done quicker. All in all this is a really nice little builder game with lots to do and it appears to be rather lengthy.
I bought it and so far I'm really loving it I think the dev's made some really nice improvements on the graphics and the game is just plain fun and that's what it's all about anyway. So I'm grabbing my trusty hammer and hard hat and I'm setting off for a day of building fun ! Now when can we get the latest Monument Builders Colosseum that one looks really fun as well so I'm hoping we'll soon get that one as well. Oh yeah so far Quassimodo hasn't shown up to ring the bell and say "she gave me water" Give the demo a try. Thank you dev's for a great game and thank you Big Fish. Have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!
Uncover the true murderer as you investigate a haunted house!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Evil Comes In Small Packagaes
PostedJune 23, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Well what more can I say other than ERS has hit the nail on the head once again with SG. Yes ladies and gentlemen he has returned wreaking havoc on a new family making promises he knows he's not gonna keep unless they benefit him. The game is gorgeous and has so much going on the whole time. The hos are gorgeous as always where ERS is concerned and all of them are interactive. The puzzles are really cool some a little tedious and make you think and even frustrate you a little but still fun. ERS had put together another awesome game with eye candy by the hand fulls.
This time our little gnome buddy is after a book or a page from the book so he can carry out all of his devious little plans but of course being the great detective you are you stop him dead in his tracks and uncover some deep dark secrets and this family definitely has some skeletons in their closet as well.
It took me about four or five hours to complete the main game and about one hour to complete the bonus chapter which adds another twist to this family.
As you play you run into some of the family ghost and they ask for your help and in return they help you to defeat SG who is all over the place and into everybody's business whether they want him to be or not.
The graphics are gorgeous the story is really good the voice overs are very well done there is a map you can travel with which helps with the back and forth. The hint button works in and out of the hos but does take a little time to recharge. There are also little plant pouches you find laying around as you collect them you can go to the garden and plant them and help them grow then sale them for gold coins. This is just a little extra play that is thrown in the game it doesn't have to be done but I do enjoy these type of things because if I get frustrated with the game but don't really want to stop playing I can always take a break and play in the garden or play with a pet if there is one to kinda break up all thinky stuff with the game and then when I'm ready I can go right back to the game so I like having the little pets or gardens it does help break up the frustration while still letting you stay in the game and have fun.
This is an awesome game I loved every minute of it and it was really hard to put it down and I must say I was rather sad when it all came to an end. ERS has done a great job with this one as they do with all of their games. ERS puts so much passion, beauty and creativity into each and everyone of their games and it shows and this one is no exception and it did not disappoint.
Give the game a try I highly recommend it ! It's a great game with lots of stuff going on around every corner. Thank you ERS for the passion, beauty and love you put into all of your games you guys are simply the best when it comes to games. Keep up the good work ERS you guys ROCK !
I recommend this game!
In order to save your life, your twin sister traded her soul to a witch. Now you must race through the looking glass to rescue her!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
ERS'S 50th Enchanting, Magical, Whimsical and Epic Game !
PostedMay 30, 2013
gmac1007
fromButner, North Carolina
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Marble Popper
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
Finally the long drawn out wondering when is it coming, when will it be here, when can we play Reveries : Sisterly Love wait is OVER ! Can I get an AMEN ! Well worth the wait and now it is mine I tell you all mine ! Happy 50th game ERS and THANK YOU ! What a game ERS has delivered today ! Absolutely gorgeous with breath taking graphics, great story and a very touching story of two sisters and how deep sisterly bond and sisterly love can be, great puzzles and mini games, cool hos very cool and very interactive, a cast of adorable characters, great music, it's just a playground full of eye candy and whimsical magic around every single corner, oh yeah and the prince ain't to shabby either !
This game is simply awesome it's full of everything you could ever want in a game, collectibles which are golden nuts, achievements, jump map, gorgeous graphics with bright vibrant colors and a cute ballerina for a hint button that works outside the hos and some very cool extras all in all this game is the total package. You set out on an adventure to save your sister from the wicked and evil witch as you climb through the mirror your adventure begins and along the way you just happen to cross paths with some very interesting characters and you are greeted by one hottie of a prince !
This game is full of magic, whimsical creatures, a wicked witch who will stop at nothing to stop you and trust me she is a witch with one nasty attitude she makes the wicked witch in Wizard of Oz look like Glenda the good witch of the North I'm not kidding although I'm not sure if she has flying monkey's but with an attitude like that nothing she has or does will surprise me. This game will deliver endless fun and adventure and who knows maybe even true love just saying. Give the demo a try it's so very worth it just to see the sheer beauty and passion that has went into the creation of this fantabulous game ! Thank you ERS you totally ROCK you are the master and thank you big fish for giving me yet another reason to skip out on my domestic goddess duties for another day ! Have fun everybody !
I recommend this game!