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Pros: Simple controls make it easy to get started. Offers players a new puzzle every day. Users' own images can be converted into puzzles. Support for six through to 1,000-piece jigsaws.
Cons: Pieces can become hidden behind each other. Large puzzles take a while to scramble. Additional puzzles require in-app purchases. Interface occasionally interferes with puzzles.
Pros: Regular updates introduce new elements. Can be played entirely for free with patience. Can connect with Facebook friends for bonuses. Daily events encourage replaying.
Cons: Enforced competition entry during events. Gameplay feels elongated to encourage microtransactions. Some levels seem designed to fail without microtransactions. Unable to pause timed levels.
Pros: Includes 'Career' and 'Sandbox' modes. Addictive gameplay, with plenty of options. Game economics are well-balanced and fair. Regularly updated with new features.
Cons: Can be difficult to get to grips with. Graphics are basic and sometimes clunky. Occasional issues with customer AI. Large airports can cause the game to lag.
Pros: Cute protagonist. Beautiful hand-drawn style. Easy to understand. Seasonal content.
Cons: Simplistic gameplay. Occasionally repetitive. Some unclear backgrounds. Very easy at times.
Pros: Detailed, atmospheric visuals capture the essence of fictional Bitterford. This edition has features that offer further insight into the game. Many hidden object scenes, puzzles and collectables to enjoy. The psychic character Cassandra Williams is played by actress Lea Thompson.
Cons: Large download size for a free game. Quite difficult if you're not using the walkthrough. Only compatible with the best mobile devices. Forgettable in comparison with better titles in the genre.
Pros: Attractive, clear graphics. Gameplay with depth. Original simulation concept. Multiple areas of play.
Cons: Cluttered interface. Few tutorials. High learning curve. Minimal sound and music.
Pros: Simple and addictive tile matching game. Aesthetically pleasing user interface. Tracks high scores and other statistics. Six different tile layouts to play.
Cons: Lacks any truly innovative features. Requests reviews to fully unlock the game. No multi-player options included. Less polished than Microsoft Mahjong.
Pros: In-game leader boards are available. Controls are similar to traditional gaming consoles. Numerous trucks can be unlocked. Only 75.5 megabytes of free space is needed.
Cons: There are no hints offered by the game. Some users wish that more levels were available. No first-person view is offered. Not possible to customize hotkeys.
Pros: Engaging storyline. Interesting mix of genres. Sophisticated city-building mechanics. Polished graphics.
Cons: Lacks the freedom of the original. Mechanics take a while to learn. Time-consuming and unsuited to casual play. Artificial intelligence is flawed.
Pros: Unique graphics, inspired by pastel colors. Genuine tension and a sense of danger. More freedom than the first Shelter game. Includes the 'Mountains' DLC add-on pack.
Cons: Main game is only a few hours in length. Controls can be overly sensitive at times. Art style can hinder depth perception. Limited incentive for multiple playthroughs.
Pros: A simple and clean interface. An unlimited number of puzzles. Printing options are available. Puzzles can be uploaded from other sources.
Cons: No developer support is present. Few customization options. No support for 32.bit processors. Older operating systems may encounter problems.
Pros: Straightforward and simple. Excellent music and sound effects. No real bugs. Not too long for a strategy game.
Cons: Very crowded map. Borders between sections aren’t easy to comprehend. Map offers no section or unit information. No game documentation.
Pros: Well-designed cartoonish graphics. Unusual mix of gameplay elements. Good for casual play. Will appeal to many age groups.
Cons: Projectiles can be slow. Significant element of chance. Does not take long to finish. Gameplay can get repetitive.
Pros: Engaging story, with a solid cast of characters. Includes hidden object, puzzle and mini-game elements. Graphics and artwork style are impressive. Excellent background music and voice acting.
Cons: Back-tracking sections can become frustrating. Puzzles may be too easy for experienced HOG players. Occasional issues with some speech animations. A few scenes have not been optimized for HD display.
Pros: Colorful, characterful graphics. 100 levels to attempt. Speed power-up reduces waiting. Simple controls.
Cons: Derivative, unoriginal gameplay. Tropical soundtrack gets repetitive. Limited replay value. Strange, unnecessary intro story.
Pros: Engaging story. Intricate multi-character puzzles. Excellent graphic design. Lots of dialogue.
Cons: Very difficult second playthrough. Mediocre voice acting. Some pixel hunts. Some tonal whiplash.
Pros: Easy and casual. Teaches useful skills to kids. Fairly varied gameplay. Interesting historical theme.
Cons: Somewhat difficult interface. Poor accessibility options. Graphics bleed together. Low depth of play.
Pros: A very utilitarian layout. Games can be timed. Hints are available. A match is able to be restarted at any time.
Cons: Touch responsiveness can be inaccurate or jerky. Some claim that the game regularly freezes. The screen size may be too small for some displays. Aces are automatically played regardless of the player's strategy.
Pros: Ideal for kids in the 2 to 5-year range. Multiple reading modes. Great sound effects. Beautiful musical score.
Cons: Freezes randomly. Pop-ups are not there on every page. The game portions could distract kids from the story. Limited number of languages (no Japanese, for instance).
Pros: Fun RPG with Penny Arcade style humor. Suitable for both players of first game and newcomers. Includes 2D and 3D custom character creation. Variety of gameplay types.
Cons: Supports importing previous game save files but requires manually copying files. Dialog choices don't matter. Controls are awkward and characters often get stuck. Character creation tool is rather limited.