sandrah212's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:177
- Reviews Submitted:36
- First Review:November 25, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 14, 2014
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Step into the shoes of a brand new bartender, and begin Cocktail Mania! Serve up tasty concoctions and work your way to the top!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Burger Rush light
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I played the trial for about 20 minutes and didn't have a bad time with it, just not the most enjoyable, either. This resembles games like Burger Rush, where you have a Match 3 board and have to assemble something, in this case, drinks. I liked the idea that when you assembled the wrong drinks, it made you dizzy, and you could make this go away with coffee. ButI just couldn't get warmed up to the graphics. I felt I was back in the beginning of my casual game time somewhere in the 90s. It's good that instructions are available, but they were so hard to read and sometimes way too long that I just skipped over most of them.
I don't think I would get this even as the Daily Deal, only if there was nothing else left to buy, because I'm sure you could get a few hours of fun out of it, but as long as there are so many other great games out there, I'll skip it!
I don't think I would get this even as the Daily Deal, only if there was nothing else left to buy, because I'm sure you could get a few hours of fun out of it, but as long as there are so many other great games out there, I'll skip it!
I don't recommend this game.
The Search for Amelia Earhart puts your Hidden Object skills to the test as you unravel this historic mystery and find the truth!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Nice HOG for history lovers
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This review is based on the demo.
I was actually surprised about how much I liked the game - it's good to be able to kick back and relax once in a while! It's a straight HOG with some interactive scenes. Graphics are crisp and match the historical setting. Gameplay is very easy. You get to play in either timed or untimed mode; I chose timed, which fit me just fine. The minigames have a separate timer, which is much more unforgiving than the HOG timer! There don't seem to be a wide variety of minigames; just 3 or 4 types, I think. You can earn a few trophies, but they're mostly for things you'd do anyways (complete level x etc.) Within the HO scenes, you often get pop-ups, which got on my nerves after a while; this info could have been better placed! The storyline is a bit weird, but the Earhart references are a nice touch and pretty accurate, from what I can tell.
Overall, I would get this as the Daily Deal. This game should appeal to anyone wanting to learn about Amelia Earhart, or HOG purists.
I was actually surprised about how much I liked the game - it's good to be able to kick back and relax once in a while! It's a straight HOG with some interactive scenes. Graphics are crisp and match the historical setting. Gameplay is very easy. You get to play in either timed or untimed mode; I chose timed, which fit me just fine. The minigames have a separate timer, which is much more unforgiving than the HOG timer! There don't seem to be a wide variety of minigames; just 3 or 4 types, I think. You can earn a few trophies, but they're mostly for things you'd do anyways (complete level x etc.) Within the HO scenes, you often get pop-ups, which got on my nerves after a while; this info could have been better placed! The storyline is a bit weird, but the Earhart references are a nice touch and pretty accurate, from what I can tell.
Overall, I would get this as the Daily Deal. This game should appeal to anyone wanting to learn about Amelia Earhart, or HOG purists.
I recommend this game!
Once upon a time there was a Wizard Land! Sometimes its inhabitants lived in peace, but sometimes there were conflicts!
Overall rating
4
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5
25 of 28 found this review helpful
Underrated gem
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This review is based on the trial.
Wow, I was really positively surprised when I played this game! I expected it to be your average Match 3, but it'sso much more! First off, it actually has a storyline you care to follow, you can choose to play in either timed or untimed mode, and you can play in swap, chain or group mode - and switch between these even during levels! You have to clear squares to win the level; once you've done that, a key and keyhole appear and you have to guide the key to the hole. You can rotate the board to do that, which is a nice twist! There are two bonuses that constantly refill. The only downside for me is that the levels seem to last quite a few minutes, so it's not a game you can go to and quickly play a level inbetween, you have to bring some time. Graphics and sound are outstanding for a match 3; I really enjoyed the wizard's voice (but you can turn him off, too).
Strongly recommended, especially for Match 3 fans!
Wow, I was really positively surprised when I played this game! I expected it to be your average Match 3, but it'sso much more! First off, it actually has a storyline you care to follow, you can choose to play in either timed or untimed mode, and you can play in swap, chain or group mode - and switch between these even during levels! You have to clear squares to win the level; once you've done that, a key and keyhole appear and you have to guide the key to the hole. You can rotate the board to do that, which is a nice twist! There are two bonuses that constantly refill. The only downside for me is that the levels seem to last quite a few minutes, so it's not a game you can go to and quickly play a level inbetween, you have to bring some time. Graphics and sound are outstanding for a match 3; I really enjoyed the wizard's voice (but you can turn him off, too).
Strongly recommended, especially for Match 3 fans!
I recommend this game!
Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Small town living isn’t what Dempsey Killebrew, a DC girl, is used to but this chore may just become a labor of love!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Easy little HOG
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
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
3
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5
I played 50 minutes of the trial. It's a good time-waster, but nothing more. While playing the game, I actually found myself wanting to finish it, but after reading the reviews, I decided against it (short, no real end, you don't get to finish the house)! The hidden object scenes are okay, although it seems that the "miclick" counter that comes up after each scene doesn't work correctly - I made one inaccurate click and my accuracy drops to 60%? The minigames were hardly that, only holding your mouse and dragging it around. It would've been nice if we had had the option to choose between different options - wallpaper color etc. As many people before me said, there is way too much dialogue that's not relevant to the story, but I have to admit that I have never read a Mary Kay Andrews book, so I don't know whether this plays a part, too.
Overall, this is a game purists could play when there's nothing else around, and when this game is on sale!
Overall, this is a game purists could play when there's nothing else around, and when this game is on sale!
I don't recommend this game.
Dasha and Masha love building and selling cars, but love racing them even more! Help these sisters create their Dream Cars!
Overall rating
1
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
Slow TM game
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I made myself play this for 20 minutes and was so bored the entire time - and this during a "dash" game! The graphics are horrible, and like the other reviewer said, this game is slow! Having to wait till the cars are done seemed like an eternity with not much else to do. You can use your earned money to upgrade your shop and unlock different things. Unfortunately, nothing at all made this game stand out! I was also immensly irritated by the awful grammar and the overall clumsiness of expression (although I've seen worse).
I don't think this game would be interesting enough even for TM beginners.
I don't think this game would be interesting enough even for TM beginners.
I don't recommend this game.
After Amsterdam, you venture to a tropical paradise. It all seems peaceful, but again it will be nothing like you expect!
Overall rating
2
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5
13 of 15 found this review helpful
Mediocre HOG
PostedNovember 25, 2012
sandrah212
fromGermany
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I made myself play this game for half an hour, and wasn't thrilled. It's not the worst game out there, but it falls short even of the mediocre mark for me. It's a pure HOG game with some interaction thrown in. The story seemed to serve only as an excuse for all the HOGs and didn't capture me one bit. The HOGs themselves are junkpile; many items are way too dark/blurry. The hint system doesn't work too well and only shows the general area where an item is. For the end of chapter 1, you collect map pieces, and these clutter your inventory, so you always have to scroll to get to the things you really need. Somehow, everything always seemed like such a chore and not fun at all!
Overall, I have to say that I wouldn't even buy this game if it was on sale, but I'm sure there are purists out there who would enjoy it when they don't have anything else to play.
Overall, I have to say that I wouldn't even buy this game if it was on sale, but I'm sure there are purists out there who would enjoy it when they don't have anything else to play.
I don't recommend this game.