|
View Top 10 Mac Games
View Top 10 Web Games
Reflexive Newsletter! |
| Sign up for the Reflexive Newsletter to keep up to date on the latest and greatest games!
|
|
|
View posts by ottyott:
|
| |
ottyott's Review - June 16, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
$6.99
|
|
| |
| Guide sheep, puppies and other creatures safely home in this arcade puzzler! |
|
|
|
|
Full Version (PC)
Overall: |
|
Graphics: |
|
Sound: |
 |
Gameplay: |
|
|
Great strategic puzzler
Tiny Worlds is basically a clone of an old Dreamcast/ Gameboy Advance classic called Chu Chu Rocket, except it has much better graphics with 3D renditions of the sheep, wolves, puppies and other animals in the game.
Unlike the comments from the other reviewer, this game is very challenging. Yes, the first ten minutes are easy, mainly because most of that time is spent in tutorial mode. Get further into the game and you will realize that this game is a tricky mindbender.
You have to really think out a level before placing those limited number of arrows to direct those sheep home safely. And be careful! If you have already placed all of your arrows and try to place another one, the game will move one you have already placed to the new location, often causing disaster. Add to that a time limit, and you think quickly to avoid giving the wolves a sheep buffet!
The music and sounds are appropriately cute to fit the graphical style of the game. There are multiple difficulty settings. And the ability to change screen resolution in the game is a welcome feature for those of us with widecreen monitors who never get to take advantage of full-screen graphics.
Best of all, there are 250 levels, so this game will keep you busy for a long, long time. This is not the kind of game you can beat in 2-3 hours like some games. You have a much better chance at getting your money's worth out of this one. |
This review has an average score of 5 - Based on 5 ratings
Login to rate this review
|
| |
ottyott's Review - July 29, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
$9.99
|
|
| |
| An epic match 3 puzzle challenge! |
|
|
|
|
Full Version (PC)
Overall: |
|
Graphics: |
|
Sound: |
 |
Gameplay: |
|
|
Best casual game ever. Period.
This is the best casual game ever released. Period. It has been out since last year and it is so good to see Reflexive finally get it. It has been out for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, Xbox 360, PC, and cell phones. Games For Windows Magazine rated it a perfect 10 out of 10.
When I played through this game the first time it took me 50 hours to finish it. The game is so replayable, that you can always start again with a different character and play it with all new strategies and spells.
So what is Puzzle Quest? It is a surprisingly in-depth and nuanced match-3 game filled with all sorts of new strategies. the match-3 game is actually just the battle engine in a full RPG (role playing game). You have to think several moves ahead to prevent your opponents from getting the matches they need to defeat you. You can play with brute force or go the magic route and try to collect the mana you need to cast devastating spells.
I could go on and on about this game. It's not only the best casual game I have ever played, but it is right up there with the best games ever to grace a computer. Why? Well, for one thing it was developed by the same company that made the Warlords games on the PC, some of the best fantasy strategy games ever made. they have successfully taken their brand of in-depth and entertaining strategy/rpg gameplay and fused it with a supercharged and addictive version of Bejeweled.
Be prepared. This is NOT an easy game. You will best be served by spending a lot of time leveling up your character and learning how to use all of your spells effectively. But it is well worth the effort! You will love this game if you haven't already played it on one of the game consoles or handhelds. And of all those versions, this one is by far the best looking and best balanced gameplay. You can even play your friends online or over a network. |
This review has an average score of 4.3 - Based on 33 ratings
Login to rate this review
|
| |
ottyott's Review - May 20, 2006 |
|
Full Version ()
Overall: |
|
Graphics: |
|
Sound: |
|
Gameplay: |
|
|
Difficulty does increase in full version!
Magic Match is one of my favorite games so far. The graphics are effective. The game has loads of personality. It also plays differently from the other matching games out there, with highly addictive gameplay.
Other reviewers have complained about the difficulty. The game has 3 difficulty settings. When you first play through the game, it is on easy. Then you can play though on medium and then on hard. Medium and Hard each add a new element to gameplay that forces you to change up your strategies. People that only play the demo will only experience the easy setting. Believe me, the game does get a lot more difficult later on!
Some people don't like Giggles. There is an option to turn Giggles comments off. I think he is cute, but if you disagree, just shut him off.
Then there is the music...it has a medieval theme to it and includes "profesionally" sung songs during the cut scenes. These songs are so cheesy, they make me laugh each time I hear them! You can even replay them anytime you want (though a lot of people won't ever want to hear them again!)
I loved Magic Match and think it is one of the best casual games out right now. Just know that the full version is definitely worth $20, unlike a lot of the games out there. It will take you many hours to play through all the difficulty settings and earn all the awards! |
This review has an average score of 4.1 - Based on 37 ratings
Login to rate this review
|
| |
ottyott's Review - August 7, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
$6.99
|
|
| |
| Match, scratch and win! It's Bingo gone bonkers with Lottso Deluxe! |
|
|
|
|
Full Version (PC)
Overall: |
|
Graphics: |
|
Sound: |
|
Gameplay: |
|
|
Wow! THIS GAME IS LOTTSO ADDICTIVE!
I can't stop playing this game! And when I do, those Lottso balls keep popping up in my sleep!
This game is so addictive. You are in constant competition with 4 other, computer-controlled players. You have six Lottso cards to fill Bingo-style with the six numbered balls that pop up in each round. When you completely fill one of the cards, it will flip over and reveal a scratch-off lottery card. Scratching will reveal how many points you are rewarded for filling up the card.
All the cards are a bit different and there are dozens of them. There are also fun cards like ones with progressive point jackpots, Team Lottso when you get more points if other players fill it in, too. There are even charity cards that split that cards winnings between you and the last place player.
Another aspect of the game include your good luck charms. There are 12 charms representing the 1-12 Lottso balls. Pick the one representing the ball you need to fill in that high scoring card you almost have filled out. Then the charm will increase the odds of you getting that ball in the next round. By constantly adjusting which charm you use, you can help yourself reach those high-score goals the game throws at you.
There are 8 cities to unlock, each with different cards and competition. The game stays tense and exciting and never gets boring. The graphics are really good, with cute player avatars and colorful cards and animation. The sound effects are very good and help to increase the excitement level of the game.
If you like Slingo Deluxe or Slingo Quest then you will absolutely LOVE this game. If you didn't like those two games, well, go play Sudoku! You'll be missing a Lottso good time! |
This review has an average score of 4.1 - Based on 19 ratings
Login to rate this review
|
| |
ottyott's Review - June 17, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
$6.99
|
|
| |
| Link letters to rebuild the Great Wall of China! |
|
|
|
|
Demo Version (PC)
Overall: |
|
Graphics: |
|
Sound: |
 |
Gameplay: |
|
|
Doesn't add anything new...
This is a good word game. You have to find words in a grid of letters to help rebuild the Great Wall Of China. There is nothing bad about this game, but nothing great, either. The graphics and sound are fine. The gameplay is fairly fun. Find enough words in connected spots on the grid until you find enough to finish a level. Ho hum.
Unfortunately, there are many other games like this already available, including the much better Bookworm Adventures, Acropolis, Flip Words 2, and now Boggle. Your time and money is much better spent on these games. Flip Words 2 and Boggle even let you play online against other people, while Bookworm Adventures really expanded what these word games can do with its role-playing like gameplay. |
This review has an average score of 3.8 - Based on 5 ratings
Login to rate this review
|
Showing 1-5 out of 9 reviews.
1 2 Next
|
|
|
|
|
