Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:436
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:April 8, 2025
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Help Carol find clues to solve a dark mystery and locate her missing husband!
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
Always demo as we are all different
PostedApril 9, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I am always saying this, everyone is different very similar to a food if you like,some love curries, some hate curries, that is fine.
Don't let all the negative reviews put you off. I did not love this game but I enjoyed it and certainly found it way better than the previous game from the same Dev yesterday but most seemed to like it the other way around. I personally found this to be a bit faster and at least you could see all the power ups without having to mess about adding them and changing them all the time.. As someone whom has never played these series of games before I enjoyed it but it is not perfect and shows the importance of the reviews having said that use them as a guide and not fix it in your head that a game is rubbish or brilliant without trying it first .I now have this game and being stuck at home it is something to pass the time, would I get another in this series? No way ONE is enough, you need some variety in your life. Take care all
Don't let all the negative reviews put you off. I did not love this game but I enjoyed it and certainly found it way better than the previous game from the same Dev yesterday but most seemed to like it the other way around. I personally found this to be a bit faster and at least you could see all the power ups without having to mess about adding them and changing them all the time.. As someone whom has never played these series of games before I enjoyed it but it is not perfect and shows the importance of the reviews having said that use them as a guide and not fix it in your head that a game is rubbish or brilliant without trying it first .I now have this game and being stuck at home it is something to pass the time, would I get another in this series? No way ONE is enough, you need some variety in your life. Take care all
I recommend this game!
Help Aurora and Eratus in their fight to overthrow a tyrant and restore peace to the land in this match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
1
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5
38 of 49 found this review helpful
Could have been so much better
PostedApril 7, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
This had the makings of being a good game but oh dear, where do I begin.
The levels take forever to play as they are very slow and there are no instructions apart from the odd pop up but nothing to really explain how this works. I played 8 levels and not one offer of a power up. When you match 4 or 5 nothing just a bit of energy to fill up the ball on the left hand side which never seems to accomplish anything. If you go in to tools there are power ups to earn but how on earth you get them is beyond me.Where are the instructions.? The one thing I did like was the tiles in a bubble which kept changing tiles until you burst the bubble which would enable you to make a match but that's it. Very slow running game unless I am totally missing something here? How do you get the power ups?. Totally confused me I purchased a couple of upgrades but all that seemed to do was put out a fire etc on the map. A game like this needs instructions. Sorry but so not for me butt try it for yourself and see what you think.
The levels take forever to play as they are very slow and there are no instructions apart from the odd pop up but nothing to really explain how this works. I played 8 levels and not one offer of a power up. When you match 4 or 5 nothing just a bit of energy to fill up the ball on the left hand side which never seems to accomplish anything. If you go in to tools there are power ups to earn but how on earth you get them is beyond me.Where are the instructions.? The one thing I did like was the tiles in a bubble which kept changing tiles until you burst the bubble which would enable you to make a match but that's it. Very slow running game unless I am totally missing something here? How do you get the power ups?. Totally confused me I purchased a couple of upgrades but all that seemed to do was put out a fire etc on the map. A game like this needs instructions. Sorry but so not for me butt try it for yourself and see what you think.
I don't recommend this game.
To win Cleopatra's heart, Caesar has set out on a dangerous path. His goal is to find the Rose of Amor, which blooms on the Mountain of the Gods.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
A Hidden Gem
PostedApril 6, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
Somehow I missed this game, no idea how but I did.
Before I give my review I would just like to comment on the vast differences in the reviews to this game,some even seem as if they refer to a totally different game.I read the reviews first before I even tried this game but have to say I love it. We are all with different tastes which is fine, boring world if we all thought the same.
This is one of those games that does not really get going till after the demo and yes I agree it does start very slow in particular the time it takes for the chests to refill which is something the Devs need to look in to if they are going to bring about a sequel. As to the mention of just one worker, most TM games start with one worker . This game as I say does not really start going till after the demo but on some levels you end up with 6 workers and all are kept very busy and I am only on level 15.
There is a lot to do in this game and apart from the first few levels are not what I would say slow. It soon picks up and there seems to be a mix of several TM games in here. I agree its not Roads of Rome nor Vikings etc but its a bit of these in their own style which makes this to me such a great game.
You can't please everyone. I remember a game which was so hard to start that it put a lot off even myself. This one is the opposite it starts too slow for some. Its a fine point to produce a game that will please all,I don't think it has ever been done but if you are in to TM's persevere with this as in my opinion it does not deserve some of the ratings it has here. Take care all
Before I give my review I would just like to comment on the vast differences in the reviews to this game,some even seem as if they refer to a totally different game.I read the reviews first before I even tried this game but have to say I love it. We are all with different tastes which is fine, boring world if we all thought the same.
This is one of those games that does not really get going till after the demo and yes I agree it does start very slow in particular the time it takes for the chests to refill which is something the Devs need to look in to if they are going to bring about a sequel. As to the mention of just one worker, most TM games start with one worker . This game as I say does not really start going till after the demo but on some levels you end up with 6 workers and all are kept very busy and I am only on level 15.
There is a lot to do in this game and apart from the first few levels are not what I would say slow. It soon picks up and there seems to be a mix of several TM games in here. I agree its not Roads of Rome nor Vikings etc but its a bit of these in their own style which makes this to me such a great game.
You can't please everyone. I remember a game which was so hard to start that it put a lot off even myself. This one is the opposite it starts too slow for some. Its a fine point to produce a game that will please all,I don't think it has ever been done but if you are in to TM's persevere with this as in my opinion it does not deserve some of the ratings it has here. Take care all
I recommend this game!
Get lost on a tropical match-3 adventure and put your puzzle skills to the test!
Overall rating
1
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
"UNBELIEVABLE"
PostedMarch 31, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Well the very annoying parrot like voice which you can't turn off sums this game up perfectly.
At first this seems like a game for young children, fine for the first few levels but then gets too hard for them.
By the way I completed the first level in 2 moves. Alarm bells first rang when it took just 10 seconds to download this game.
At first this seems like a game for young children, fine for the first few levels but then gets too hard for them.
By the way I completed the first level in 2 moves. Alarm bells first rang when it took just 10 seconds to download this game.
I played through the whole demo and got to level 22, way too easy for seasoned game players and there seems to be some flaws with it too.
I do not like limited moves so played on relaxed. The clocks for me anyway counted down on moves not time but they seemed to jump from 20 moves way to 6 moves in one move. Not sure if that is a fault or they are trying to keep you alert.
Next problem I encountered further in to the game was that you are asked to collect a certain amount of a particular tile yet you did not have any until eventually some showed up. So I changed to limited moves on this level which you can do and I could not see at all how you could complete this level on limited moves as the tiles where not there? Then my time ran out. The voice over is extremely off putting, fine for a young child but not for seasoned adults. Some may enjoy this but I am afraid not for me.
I do not like limited moves so played on relaxed. The clocks for me anyway counted down on moves not time but they seemed to jump from 20 moves way to 6 moves in one move. Not sure if that is a fault or they are trying to keep you alert.
Next problem I encountered further in to the game was that you are asked to collect a certain amount of a particular tile yet you did not have any until eventually some showed up. So I changed to limited moves on this level which you can do and I could not see at all how you could complete this level on limited moves as the tiles where not there? Then my time ran out. The voice over is extremely off putting, fine for a young child but not for seasoned adults. Some may enjoy this but I am afraid not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Embark on an epic match-3 journey with your old friends from Rivermoor. Travel across the kingdom of Silverdale as you track down a bandit thief!
Overall rating
2
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
They should have upped the challenge,not the chatter
PostedMarch 30, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
The first game was awesome, problem is when you bring out an awesome game you need to add a bit more challenge when you bring out another.As going by reviews in the CE many still loved it which is fine butthere really was no up at all in the challenge.Loads more chatter,if they had only added more challenge. One good thing they did do was to add a save feature so you could save a game in the middle of a level which you could not do before. This is a very good game if it was a one off but it is not it is the 2nd installment and it really is a repeat of the first game .They could have made it much more interesting. Only my opinion and as I said before many will still like it. Take care all
I don't recommend this game.
Send shivers down your spine... with this creepy-crawly Match-3 quest that will chill you to the bone and make your flesh crawl.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
Nothing better to take your mind of other things
PostedMarch 28, 2020
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
With all whats going on lately this is for sure up there with the best match 3 games and will keep you occupied for many hours. There are so many different variations you can use and it is packed full of features. The instructions/stratedgy guide are full of info about every aspect of the game and although does not show you how to complete a level that is not needed.The instructions are some of the clearest I have seen as is with most of this Devs games. This is a challenge without a doubt and plenty of levels to keep you amused. Some match 3's after a while get boring but not this. I just want to keep going.The hardest level is a real challenge even for the hardcore match 3 players but you can set your own level. So much in the extras that it is well worth the CE price. Enjoy.I know I will. If you have never played this series before it may well pay you to try an earlier one. Still a challenge but maybe a bit less tense . Enjoy,I know I will
I recommend this game!
Shuffle on into the restaurant and enjoy delicious solitaire challenges!
Overall rating
1
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5
25 of 28 found this review helpful
Here we go again
PostedMarch 23, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Ok I agree, they change the layout and they change the music but that is it, same old thing yet again For me there is no fun in this ,I know exactly what to expect and as soon as you have all the gold cards thats it game over even if you have Jokers left.Surely they could change this as so many reviewers complain about this time after time. As I have said before , would you go into a store and buy the same DVD just because they have changed the cover? Of course not unless you collect covers. Please please listen to what we want.
I don't recommend this game.
Try this challenging and unique set of marble puzzles and see if you can use tactical thinking to clear the board of orbs!
Overall rating
5
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5
63 of 65 found this review helpful
Different name but similar to an old favorite
PostedMarch 18, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
/
5
This is by the same dev's who do the quadrium series which I have every one
If you haven't played games like this, it's fairly simple to get the idea of, you shoot the colored orbs located along the sides /top/bottom atsame colored orbs inside the playing field until all of them have been destroyed. There is a relaxed mode that only requires a Match 2, or a challenge mode which requires at minimum a Match 3. There's no timer so you can take all the time you like, however, the bonuses that appear on random orbs will disappear after a few seconds so you need to be quick. The first few levels are fairly easy but it gets harder each level and becomes a really challenging game.
Although a different name this is very similar to Quadrium series and I expect the Devs did not want to keep adding on to the Quadrium series so gave it a new name. I have played all the demo and will buy this for sure. It will not suit everyone but I love that you can just take your time. The match 3 is much more of a challenge but you can switch from one to the other and continue at the same level plus you can always play the level on 2 then up to 3 without having to start all over again which I quite like. Enjoy.
If you haven't played games like this, it's fairly simple to get the idea of, you shoot the colored orbs located along the sides /top/bottom atsame colored orbs inside the playing field until all of them have been destroyed. There is a relaxed mode that only requires a Match 2, or a challenge mode which requires at minimum a Match 3. There's no timer so you can take all the time you like, however, the bonuses that appear on random orbs will disappear after a few seconds so you need to be quick. The first few levels are fairly easy but it gets harder each level and becomes a really challenging game.
Although a different name this is very similar to Quadrium series and I expect the Devs did not want to keep adding on to the Quadrium series so gave it a new name. I have played all the demo and will buy this for sure. It will not suit everyone but I love that you can just take your time. The match 3 is much more of a challenge but you can switch from one to the other and continue at the same level plus you can always play the level on 2 then up to 3 without having to start all over again which I quite like. Enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Follow the French photographer on his journey through many Mosaic levels and experience winter in New York.
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
A bit confused
PostedMarch 17, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Maybe its me getting too old but I really struggled with this game.I must confess this is my first attempt at this series so maybe I am not use to the mechanics ? I had a problem with the cursor but changed it then it seemed to take forever to get it to respond,could be me, but it slowed me down.Several occasions I hit the wrong square as found it a bit hard to define. I was totally confused with the color changing it just totally threw me. Others who are used to how this series works will probably be ok and enjoy it but for me,I will give it a miss. I also found the squares a bit small for my liking but again that's just me.
I don't recommend this game.
The Spellarium series is back with a magical new puzzle adventure and Eric needs your help to restore order to the world!
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 39 found this review helpful
Always provides a great challenge
PostedMarch 16, 2020
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Yes most of the mechanics are the same but I love the new feature where you need to unlock different areas of the board to proceed. These games are always very challenging which I love. To get the most out of your demo play in relaxed otherwise with limited moves or timed it does not really allow you to experience the most out of your demo(Well it doesn't me)
I do not play the mini games and you can just skip these straight away which is a plus for me.
The only negative I find which applies to all these games is this constant darkening of the screen and the flashing of what you are aiming for. This is a regular occurrence and I find annoying and there is no way to turn it off. I have noticed on previous games people comment on this yet they still do it. If you could only turn it off it would make a big difference. On this game you need the larger cursor as if you turn it off the arrow is way too small. Enjoy
I do not play the mini games and you can just skip these straight away which is a plus for me.
The only negative I find which applies to all these games is this constant darkening of the screen and the flashing of what you are aiming for. This is a regular occurrence and I find annoying and there is no way to turn it off. I have noticed on previous games people comment on this yet they still do it. If you could only turn it off it would make a big difference. On this game you need the larger cursor as if you turn it off the arrow is way too small. Enjoy
I recommend this game!