Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:437
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:May 23, 2025
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Witness the struggles and triumphs of exotic lifeforms in a vast ocean of wonder!
Overall rating
3
/
5
22 of 25 found this review helpful
Needs better instructions
PostedJuly 26, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The first thing you need to realise is that this is a totally
different game to the marble popping games called Sparkle on here. Sparkle 1 and 2 are marble popping games.
different game to the marble popping games called Sparkle on here. Sparkle 1 and 2 are marble popping games.
This series is "The Sparkle" and if you look at the top left picture it does say, "The" wheras BF have done themselves no favors by calling it Sparkle 3 as opposed to The Sparkle.
Hopefully they will change it.
Hopefully they will change it.
As to the game it could be quite interesting but the lack of clear instructions does not help at all.
A game like this needs clear instructions. I will try the demo on the earlier game and see if that is any clearer?
Please give the demo a try as it could be a good game and make your own mind up.
A difficult one this, I want to like it but my brain is confused
A difficult one this, I want to like it but my brain is confused
Help adorable bunnies make it past obstacles and collect carrots in this clever new puzzle game!
Overall rating
1
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5
11 of 26 found this review helpful
Easter is Coming, In 9 Months Time
PostedJuly 14, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
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5
Slightly early for Easter or in this case late.
I did play this game for 53 minutes and got to level 40,
For me it is so incredibly easy and really did not see much change in challenge apart from more bunnies and stones that became tree stumps after a while.
For me it is so incredibly easy and really did not see much change in challenge apart from more bunnies and stones that became tree stumps after a while.
There is only one mode, limited moves and I never got anywhere near running out of moves.
For me I found this very boring but I persevered in the hope
that it would become more of a challenge.
For me I found this very boring but I persevered in the hope
that it would become more of a challenge.
Why on earth you have to press escape on your pc instead of in the game is an indication of a very cheap game just in my opinion.
Alarm bells rang straight away when the game downloaded in 5 seconds.
Young children will probably love this with the cute bunnies.
Maybe it does get more challenging but after 40 levels I had had enough.
Maybe it does get more challenging but after 40 levels I had had enough.
Try the demo and see what you think but for me it is a big no
and the 2nd duff mobile game in a week converted to pc.
and the 2nd duff mobile game in a week converted to pc.
We are all different so some of you may like it .
I don't recommend this game.
A treasure hunt across a remote Pacific paradise!
Overall rating
5
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5
55 of 60 found this review helpful
Don't judge this by the original. You need to try this
PostedJuly 9, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
As some of you may be aware I love different and this is a
wonderful different.
A mix of marble shooter (Even that's different) Clutter , hidden object etc.
wonderful different.
A mix of marble shooter (Even that's different) Clutter , hidden object etc.
The most important thing is that this developer cares and
this is very important, it means they are willing to listen to what we have to say and take it all in.
this is very important, it means they are willing to listen to what we have to say and take it all in.
The original game came out in I think 2005 and I have played this and did not like it.
This game is far better than the original so please try the demo and not just look at the name and think that's not for me.
This game is far better than the original so please try the demo and not just look at the name and think that's not for me.
I love marble shooter games but this has a twist where you have a bingo card and you need to find the right numbers. There are three modes but I am happy with relaxed.
My demo time went so quick I just had to purchase.
My thanks go to Mixogames for providing us with a totally revamped version.
try the demo and see what you think but you may want to try it on relaxed to start just to get the feel of it
I recommend this game!
Take a scenic road trip across beautiful Central USA!
Overall rating
5
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5
46 of 50 found this review helpful
This Developer listens
PostedJune 29, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
For me this is a brilliant game, one or 2 niggles for me but nothing worth mentioning.
This developer puts a lot of effort in to his games and for me it is really appreciated. How many times do we get no notice taken of reviews and the same old stuff churned out despite many complaint's
There are so many options here and the instructions are very clear and whoopie, it is not a CE and very good value especially at the moment.
Well worth the investment.
I also like the fact that you can select any scene you want straight off and not have to wait for each scene to unlock..
Well worth the investment.
I also like the fact that you can select any scene you want straight off and not have to wait for each scene to unlock..
Try the demo and see what you think but for me it was an instant buy.
I recommend this game!
Help Tristan build Atlantis and make it the greatest kingdom on Earth!
Overall rating
5
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5
47 of 52 found this review helpful
What a nice surprise
PostedJune 22, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have always said that this developer puts far more effort
in to their stories than they do their match 3 mechanics.
in to their stories than they do their match 3 mechanics.
Imagine my surprise to see that they have made an effort to change the game play which was always the same game after game.
Room for improvement but the very fact that they have made an effort in my book is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you.
Room for improvement but the very fact that they have made an effort in my book is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you.
The ice actually spreads and you now get bombs on every level on matching 5 or more as opposed to only on levels without items to drop to the bottom.
You now have to extend gold frames to reach the amount needed which is a new feature for this developer.
I was so enthralled by the very fact they had made an effort that my demo time flew by and I just had to purchase.
You now have to extend gold frames to reach the amount needed which is a new feature for this developer.
I was so enthralled by the very fact they had made an effort that my demo time flew by and I just had to purchase.
It is not up there with the best but it is a valiant effort to
make changes after years of the same mechanics.
You still have the morphing tiles which I have always quite liked as they can get you out of a stick situation.
make changes after years of the same mechanics.
You still have the morphing tiles which I have always quite liked as they can get you out of a stick situation.
As usual try the demo and see what you think but for me I am happy with the effort they have made, for now anyway lol.
I recommend this game!
Embark on a match-three adventure of breathtaking magic and boundless imagination!
Overall rating
2
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5
37 of 45 found this review helpful
No Glitches for me, but
PostedJune 18, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I seem to be the lucky one with no glitches but this is far from a great game.
What I can't understand is the first game that came out in 2013
is far superior to this and if you look at the reviews for that it was well liked.
This game is very slow and you can not make a move until all the tiles have fallen, just as well there is no timed mode just limited moves or endless moves.
I have the first game and love it. This is a big no for me however because I had no glitches I was able to play the demo out and it does have potential but is of no help for the many who can't play it.
This is the same development team so no idea why this game has gone backwards and not forwards.
They really need to sort this out as it could have been much better . This is a classic example that if the first game is brilliant it does not follow that the next game will be.
What I can't understand is the first game that came out in 2013
is far superior to this and if you look at the reviews for that it was well liked.
This game is very slow and you can not make a move until all the tiles have fallen, just as well there is no timed mode just limited moves or endless moves.
I have the first game and love it. This is a big no for me however because I had no glitches I was able to play the demo out and it does have potential but is of no help for the many who can't play it.
This is the same development team so no idea why this game has gone backwards and not forwards.
They really need to sort this out as it could have been much better . This is a classic example that if the first game is brilliant it does not follow that the next game will be.
I don't recommend this game.
With his friend Spooky, Tim will embark on a new adventure into the eastern woods to clear his name and save the forest!
Overall rating
5
/
5
46 of 57 found this review helpful
Takes getting used to
PostedJune 14, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I absolutely love these games. They are different and you need to take a bit of time to get used to the mechanics of the game.
Each time they add something different and we now have 2 cats to help us. Spooky prefers treasure to fish and you need to get Spooky to clear the treasure so Tim can get all the fish.
There is a lot of challenge in this game and it is not going to suit everyone as we are all different and have different tastes.
Boring old world if we all liked the same thing.
Boring old world if we all liked the same thing.
What I do know is this developer listens and for me that is very
important in any game.
I like the new runes feature and I still have to get to grips with some of the features of this game.
My demo ran out so quick I just had to purchase.
There is a thorough help section but to thoroughly take it all in takes a bit of time so maybe in your demo time just get a feel for the game then study it a bit more once you have decided to purchase.
Reminds me of a recent TM game that had a complete overhaul and needed a lot of time to fully understand it.
Once you get the hang of it you will be fine.
important in any game.
I like the new runes feature and I still have to get to grips with some of the features of this game.
My demo ran out so quick I just had to purchase.
There is a thorough help section but to thoroughly take it all in takes a bit of time so maybe in your demo time just get a feel for the game then study it a bit more once you have decided to purchase.
Reminds me of a recent TM game that had a complete overhaul and needed a lot of time to fully understand it.
Once you get the hang of it you will be fine.
It really is good to have different mechanisms in a match 3.
As said earlier it may not suit everyone but for me it is perfect.
I recommend this game!
Help Amanda and her nephew make sure the classic tale has a happy ending in this match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 18 found this review helpful
I quite enjoyed this game
PostedJune 11, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
First off I am a bit of a sucker for fairy tales and usually I do not bother with a story but this time for me it made this game and I wanted to clear the next board to carry on with the story, so full credit there.
I still find the mechanics the same and if only they put as much
effort in to their match 3 mechanics as they do their stories they would attract more admirers.
effort in to their match 3 mechanics as they do their stories they would attract more admirers.
With the new bonus set up they now give, you you get very few bonuses and you need to use them wisely.
Always keep at least one and preferably more till nearer the end of the level as on some levels you do not get bombs etc for matching 5 or more. Some you do some you don't. Not sure why but that's how it is.
Always keep at least one and preferably more till nearer the end of the level as on some levels you do not get bombs etc for matching 5 or more. Some you do some you don't. Not sure why but that's how it is.
Once I had no bonuses left and I just could not get anywhere near to clear the needed tile and it took me an hour to clear the board.
From then on I keep one power up back just in case.
From then on I keep one power up back just in case.
I would love to see more work spent on the mechanisms but overall it is enjoyable but could be better.
I recommend this game!
Join brave sailors on their quest to find the Fountain of Youth!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 36 found this review helpful
Such great fun, eventually so bear with it.
PostedJune 7, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
At first this seems very easy and a bit boring but you need to give it the full demo time as there are some really cool features to this game.
I just had to buy it and I am glad I did.
Some cards count down to zero and if you do not make a match you lose a card from your stack, one to avoid if possible.
I just had to buy it and I am glad I did.
Some cards count down to zero and if you do not make a match you lose a card from your stack, one to avoid if possible.
others you need to unlock and some you need to makr a color match.
First card game I have ever played with A queen with a full beard lol but you will get used to it.
As this gets further in it becomes way more challenging and at
first has the appearance of a child's game but trust me, it's not.
As this gets further in it becomes way more challenging and at
first has the appearance of a child's game but trust me, it's not.
Try the demo and see what you think ? For me it is a good one and I can't stop playing.
I recommend this game!
Help your favorite puzzle-solving wizard build beautiful scenes!
Overall rating
5
/
5
89 of 99 found this review helpful
They never fail to please
PostedJune 4, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I. as do many others have all these games and each game
they add a few touches just to keep us amused.
they add a few touches just to keep us amused.
In the previous game I happened to mention that it would
be nice if you could return to mini games that you have skipped
and play them at a more convenient time and they listened.
be nice if you could return to mini games that you have skipped
and play them at a more convenient time and they listened.
This developer always listens and cares about what we think.
So now there is a tab on the right about half way up which you can play all the mini games that you have skipped at your convenience. You can select any mini game and then scroll through the ones you have skipped. This is a brilliant feature.
We have a new jigsaw type mini game which is a real challenge which you can return to at any time.
As per usual the challenge is there and I am content on the relaxed mode but you can choose whatever mode suits you.
It is really satisfying when you know a developer is listening
unlike some who never change anything time after time.
unlike some who never change anything time after time.
Try the demo and see what you think. these games are a challenge from the start with different things to tackle on each level.
I recommend this game!