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- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:395
- Reviews Submitted:241
- First Review:August 1, 2016
- Most Recent Review:April 23, 2025
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Adera
Jane Sinclaire faces her greatest challenge in the mysterious city of Adera. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts and unlock its secrets!
Overall rating
3
/
5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
Recycling an Old Game
PostedOctober 1, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I first encountered this game when I go a computer with Windows 7. It was a try and buy deal through Microsoft games.
Considering the games age the graphics are somewhat out of date but still good. In reference to that finding some objects is hard to do in the games current resolution level.
This game is quite different from your usual adventure type games, so it would be a good idea to go through the help orientation section first.
You are not only trying to find objects but there are also 'easter eggs' items that you get tallied in your collections inventory. To find them you must thoroughly search each scene as some are not easy to find. There are no indicators of objects remaining to find.
Some scenes are in a 3D type environment where you can scroll around 360 degrees and zoom in and out.
I found the story line a little flaky. They didn't provide independent volume adjustment controls for music and voice. The music was too loud when you could hear and understand the voice volume. They had the same music throughout the game
Some of the puzzles are either difficult mindbenders or will try your patience. No helpful walkthrough with the game on those.
This game is old and hasn't been upgraded since Microsoft peddled it.
The game ended with apparent plans for a sequel to Season 5 but I can't find it, so it appears the game was abandoned by the developers. They have an Xbox version now.
I don't recommend this game.
Get on board the spaceship with Hercules, explore distant planets, find extraterrestrial life and save the galaxy from a dangerous monster!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Still Fun to Play
PostedOctober 1, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The basic game play and interface has not change. Graphics are still very good, they added some new music to the repertoire, some good, 1 or 2 awful. The walktrough aide has changed, instead of a map with instructions they have an active indicator that points the way during game play, it's kind of funky and not to be strictly followed for 3 stars achievement.
In this game the developers have gone loony, Hercules goes to the moon! Must be all the NASA talk about returning to the moon. And they even threw in aliens. I didn't like the ambiguous story line though.
You can shift from untimed to timed at the beginning of each level. In order to build the space castle you must complete each level in timed mode. As in previous games the structures are built piece by piece upon successful completion of each level.
I completed all levels in casual mode, some are very close to the timed limit. You can find the easter egg puzzle pieces at the beginning of each level and not have to search for them again on the replay. That is not the case for the bonus games in each section. You can't play the bonus games until you find all the puzzle pieces and assemble the puzzle.
All in all it's a fun and challenging game.
I recommend this game!
Stop a fuming pharaoh from ravaging an island paradise and send his mummified army scrambling for safety as you rebuild and defend your land!
Overall rating
3
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Visual Appeal was Lacking
PostedSeptember 15, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was kind of disappointed in the graphics, things seemed out of balance and surrealistic. Otherwise the game was good and challenging. The music is orchestrated with a basic, middle eastern, Egypt theme, what you might hear in a movie. Not bad.
You don't need to play the game in timed mode to win. Some levels have a gift chest which has a gift that you can add to a collection. After winning each level you get points that you can use to buy performance bonuses in the Science section.
During the game you will get messages from the gods. It's important you click on them as they will reward you with resources for building stuff. Each level also has easter eggs shells that give you some money when found.
I did not care to play this game in the timed mode which you can choose at the start before going to the map.
I recommend this game!
When Mother Nature does her worst, the Rescue Team does its best!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Nice, fun game to play
PostedSeptember 15, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The game has improved graphics and more improved features from previous versions. Music is mostly the orchestrated boring kind but not bad. They have about 10 different themes per sections.
On some levels they are very challenging but not impossible to get 3 stars in casual timed mode. You can play in untimed relax and get the same extra stuff minus bragging rights.
As in previous versions you get to buy bonuses after each successful completion of a level. The bonuses give you speed advantages, basically, in your tasks.
Although the characters are very cartoonish the game play is quite good.
I recommend this game!
A new and unforgettable time management adventure that has you visiting the Louvre, ancient Egypt and even Atlantis!
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Fun and Challenging Game
PostedSeptember 7, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Plays much like it's predecessors except they added more to it. Good graphics and each level is winnable in timed mode. I did it in normal made so you can too. Music is redundant but OK, they added a progressive piece.
You don't need to win all levels in timed mode to get to the bonus You can switch from easy to normal timed to hard timed on the fly.
You have a bonus level after each section that must be completed to move on. Each section has a puzzle challenge. You must find the puzzle pieces in each level to complete the section by completing the puzzle picture, same as in previous games. You can find the pieces in easy mode and once found you don't have to re-find when going to the upper levels per player.
In the timed mode you win stars when completed. You can use the earned stars to 'buy' museum pieces in the Da Vinci Room. Each level has a basic walk-through guide if you get stuck, I never used it. There are a couple of tough levels.
I recommend this game!
The adventure continues as the Fearless General Flavius with his detachment begin a perilous journey to end the Filth once and for all!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Carries on from Previous Version
PostedAugust 19, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Plays much like it's predecessor except they added more to it. Good graphics and each level is winnable in timed mode. Music is redundant but OK.
You need to win all levels in timed mode to get to the bonus The Bonus was the most difficult and took me several tries to find out how to win. I played in easy timed mode. It takes a little out of the box thinking.
At this point you should have enough experience to figure the bonus level all out. Finding the hidden cashes is hard and you will just have to search them out. I had over a minuet spare to get them. Once you are at the winnable point you can save the game with the save pillar to figure out the cashes.
I recommend this game!
Roads of Rome III
Stop the invading barbarian forces and restore the settlements and broken roads in Roads of Rome 3, a fun Strategy game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Not Quite Like Previous Versions
PostedAugust 4, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
It's like it's predecessors except in this version you are repairing the damage done by Viking invaders. There are no easter eggs. Levels are tough but not impossible under the timed easy mode, I didn't try the harder modes. Unlike it's predecessors it lacks progress bars on the production of resources. This version has a valley scene where on the completion of each level, timed or not, buildings are repaired and statues build.
Some levels might seem impossible in timed mode but you just have to note your resource status bar and vary your approach to win that level. I found that by trying a different angle can make a difference of 30 seconds to timeout.
I recommend this game!
It’s a new age for heroes as the very balance of nature is under threat in this highly anticipated strategy game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Better Then First 2 in Play Features
PostedJuly 23, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
As in the 1st and 2nd versions it's colorful and has good, pleasing detail as far as cartoon graphics go.
The game has new changes. It has easter eggs and in-game bonus levels per areas. You must collect a certain amount of hidden crowns to play those levels. In addition it has a hidden picture puzzle, you must find all 3 crowns per level and complete it within the 3 crown time limit in time mode to uncover a piece of the puzzle. Finding the hidden crown easter eggs can be very challenging but you can cheat and find the locations with the guide. After the main game you have a bonus level with more easter egg crowns and a in-game bonus level.
The game has new changes. It has easter eggs and in-game bonus levels per areas. You must collect a certain amount of hidden crowns to play those levels. In addition it has a hidden picture puzzle, you must find all 3 crowns per level and complete it within the 3 crown time limit in time mode to uncover a piece of the puzzle. Finding the hidden crown easter eggs can be very challenging but you can cheat and find the locations with the guide. After the main game you have a bonus level with more easter egg crowns and a in-game bonus level.
Levels can be difficult but not impossible in time mode, untimed is to get oriented to the levels. Music has improved but still kind of run-of-the-mill. The guide is helpful.
Getting 3 stars involves getting into a rhythm of the game and using bonuses to your best advantage in a timely manor. The guides will show you the best approach. Some levels are just in time to finish.
This game version had a display flaw. In full screen mode part of the screen area got cut off and the status bars and menu items are cut off. It more or less displays correctly in window mode though. But like me you may find it hard to play in window mode as display size is reduced.
I recommend this game!
Help the heroes overcome all obstacles in their journey and save King Artos from a terrible curse!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Fun, Colorful Game, Fun to Play
PostedJuly 16, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
As in the first version it's colorful and has good pleasing detail as far as cartoon graphics go. Levels can be difficult but not impossible. Music is intended for youngsters, not very invigorating, rather boring.
The collectors version with the walk-through can be very helpful on some levels. Most levels I was able to figure it out for 3 star bragging rights. But you have 2 modes, untimed casual and timed. Awards are basic bragging trophies and there are no Easter eggs. After the main game there is a bonus level under extras.
Getting 3 stars involves getting into a rhythm of the game and using bonuses to your best advantage in a timely manor. The guides will show you the best approach. Some levels are just in time to finish.
I 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
4
/
5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Good and Challenging.
PostedJuly 8, 2019
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The game is colorful and has the same quality of graphics of Roman Roads. The music has a good battle atmosphere but gets kind of monotonous as it is not varied. The main object of this game is to conquer lands to favor the heart of a princess queen. As in Roman Roads you build production buildings for food, wood, stone and gold. And plus you have to fight creatures and monsters. No easter eggs in this game.
You can breeze on through in relaxed mode but in normal time mode, to get 2 star bragging rights, several of the scenarios levels are just-in-time critical, you blink you lose. You have to watch resources very closely and find out which bonuses work best. I made it through with some help, but I did not take the same steps as the veteran showed. Don't neglect your tasks, some items you could overlook.
Very challenging.
I recommend this game!