Cyril48's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:13,522
- Reviews Submitted:434
- First Review:December 29, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 27, 2023
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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
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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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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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
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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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
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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
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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. 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!
Guide the Rescue Team to save your city from disaster!
Overall rating
5
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5
119 of 145 found this review helpful
Brilliant game but it needs getting used to
PostedMay 28, 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
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
First off this is a brilliant game and it is not easy to take
a well known game and completely revise it.
This is what they have done here and what my advice would be is to not compare it with the other games . Imagine this is a brand new game and judge it on it's own merits.
a well known game and completely revise it.
This is what they have done here and what my advice would be is to not compare it with the other games . Imagine this is a brand new game and judge it on it's own merits.
How many times do we see reviews stating same old, same old,
I for one completely enjoy the old games but they were getting
very predictable and a lot of time and effort has gone in to
totally remaking this game.
very predictable and a lot of time and effort has gone in to
totally remaking this game.
Next thing this game will take some time to get used to.
It is no good what so ever playing 10 minutes of the demo and saying you do not like it.
You need to persevere.
It took me quite some time to work out the ins and outs as
there is a lot to learn.
It is no good what so ever playing 10 minutes of the demo and saying you do not like it.
You need to persevere.
It took me quite some time to work out the ins and outs as
there is a lot to learn.
The game will open up as you proceed so straight away you need to get used to this.
I would recommend starting in relaxed to get the full benefit of the demo and to familiarise with the game.
I would recommend starting in relaxed to get the full benefit of the demo and to familiarise with the game.
There is a lot to learn but once you get more comfortable with this game it really starts to blossom.
An important thing to remember is to keep training your team.
If you find no missions available you will probably find you
need to train someone.
If you find no missions available you will probably find you
need to train someone.
This is a long game and each level gets longer so although
it only has 25 levels, they are long once you get further in.
it only has 25 levels, they are long once you get further in.
Although this has to be one of my most favorite tm's I am not
happy that it only has 5 extra levels.
happy that it only has 5 extra levels.
I am hoping for further games that they increase the amount of extra levels for the CE.
Normally I would say wait for the SE with only 5 more levels
but I for one could not wait and I just had to accept only 5 levels extra.
Normally I would say wait for the SE with only 5 more levels
but I for one could not wait and I just had to accept only 5 levels extra.
There will be some who prefer the old game but it did need revamping and
once you are used to it I think you will like it.
once you are used to it I think you will like it.
Try the demo but please do not give up after 10 mins, you need as much demo
time as possible to get used to it.
time as possible to get used to it.
I recommend this game!
Climb the mysterious tower and save your Viking heroes!
Overall rating
5
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5
55 of 64 found this review helpful
I can reveal the extras
PostedMay 21, 2022
Cyril48
fromNew Zealand
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
Hopefully I can answer a few questions here.
I am really loving this challenge and I am now on level 31 and all is revealed.
I am really loving this challenge and I am now on level 31 and all is revealed.
Once you have played the magic level 30 you get
66 extra Match 3 levels
9 extra sliding levels
9 extra pipe levels
9 extra sliding levels
9 extra pipe levels
These are all available any time you want you can select any level you want in the extras.
So if you wanted to play level 66 you can do, you do not have to start at 0 and work up. The only down on this is it does not
mark off what you have played.
mark off what you have played.
As regards the 3 stars I only play on relaxed and still only 2 stars which kind of defeats the term relaxed but I did try a couple of levels without using any bonuses and got 3 stars so maybe that is what you need to do? I am not 100% certain on this.
Overall this is such a challenging game and I am really enjoying it.
Overall this is such a challenging game and I am really enjoying it.
I recommend this game!
Who is the mysterious ally supporting the Roman soldiers?
Overall rating
4
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5
27 of 30 found this review helpful
A great challenge and here comes the but
PostedMay 19, 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
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
Although very familiar with little difference these games are always challenging and fun and I look forward to them.
The reason for only 4 stars is for 2 things.
If you only play in relaxed mode then for some strange reason
the walkthrough videos are not available.
the walkthrough videos are not available.
The access to find the hidden objects is only available outside the level and only after you have played the game.
Most other TM games you can access inside the level.
Most other TM games you can access inside the level.
So for me I will wait for the SE.
Having said that this is a terrific game I just do not like paying a CE price for not much extra. Just my opinion.
Having said that this is a terrific game I just do not like paying a CE price for not much extra. Just my opinion.
I recommend this game!