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Pros: Simple gameplay mechanic. Nice art-style. Original music and sound effects. Fifteen different levels.
Cons: Gameplay can feel too slow at times. Feels like a re-skinned Angry Birds. Requires upgrade to paid version to get more levels. Controls designed for touchscreens.
Pros: Visuals are atmospheric and brilliantly capture the essence of the Orient. Refreshing change of pace from other major titles. More than 50 locations to visit. Extra hidden content to be found by eagle-eyed players.
Cons: Large download size for a game that's not visually intensive. Some unfortunate plot holes, coupled with an inconclusive end to the story. Total amount of puzzles and side quests are slightly lacking. Gameplay limitations won't satisfy those familiar with superior games in the genre.
Pros: Has 80 towns and dungeons to navigate. Offers over 50 spells. Has three distinct storylines to follow.
Cons: Slow-paced combat.
Pros: Good quality of life. Can save games. Good for basic practice. Good-looking table.
Cons: Very predictable AI. Few game options. No difficulty options. No significant multiplayer.
Pros: Engrossing storyline. Lush graphical environments. Minigames have variety. Unlockable achievements add depth.
Cons: Very similar to lots of other hidden object games. Perhaps too eerie for smaller children. Certain puzzles can be repetitive. Little replay value.
Pros: Atmospheric storyline.. Polished graphics.. Unlockable achievements add challenge.. Variety of locations to explore..
Cons: May be too creepy for younger kids.. Puzzles lack variety.. Very similar to other hidden object titles.. Lacks replay value..
Pros: Wide range of customisation options. Offers both solo and multiplayer. Gameplay is easy to understand. You can share your creations with friends.
Cons: Number of block types is limited. Some areas have excessive numbers of enemies. Smaller userbase than Minecraft. Certain players may dislike the blocky aesthetic.
Pros: New York-based setting is enjoyable. Includes multi-player co-op mode. Decent variety of weapons to use. Features interesting narrative techniques.
Cons: Control system is overly complicated. Weapon aiming can be slightly sluggish. Graphics are basic by modern standards. Lack of originality in its missions.
Pros: Addictive and easy to get to grips with. More 'hands-on' than some other games of its type. Includes 50 levels and 50 building varieties. Tutorial explains the game mechanics effectively.
Cons: Focus is more on time management than city management. Main challenge mode is relatively short. Lacks the depth of SimCity or Cities: Skylines. Later levels can be very difficult.
Pros: Deep technological research tree. Clean, attractive graphics. New interesting setting. Will feel familiar to fans of the franchise.
Cons: Single player only on Mac. Does not support Mac OS Extended formatted drives. Gameplay does not feel well balanced. Occasional graphical glitches.
Pros: Over 100 quests. Local co-op—play with friends. Interesting art style. Unique aesthetic/art style.
Cons: Levels can feel long and tedious. Difficulty level can swing drastically. Feels like an inferior clone of previous Deathspank games. Gameplay becomes repetitive.
Pros: Truly different experiences for every player through Nemesis System. Manipulate enemies to dismantle Sauron's forces from within. Included DLC provides plenty of extra material to keep you playing. Free-flowing combat with opportunities for great combos.
Cons: Some prominent graphics cards aren't supported. High performance and hard drive space requirements. Camera swings around a lot, often making gameplay difficult. Combat can sometimes feel too close to 'button mashing'.
Pros: Customisable backdrop and card graphics. Multiple difficult levels supported with extra suits of cards in play. Multiple control options - single click to select and place a card or drag and drop. User friendly features such as auto-save and unlimited undos.
Cons: Does not track wins/losses like some other solitaire apps. Missing in-game statistics like current turn count. Drag and drop placement seems to require too much precision to place cards. Random performance drops when completing games.
Pros: Excellent, atmospheric setting. Hidden object sections are well crafted. Includes 50 different locations. Collector's Edition includes a bonus chapter.
Cons: Plot elements are fairly limited. Linear gameplay limits re-playability. Back-tracking sections can be frustrating. Some hidden object scenes are re-used.
Pros: Interesting plot and characters. Beautifully illustrated scenes. Short play time. Strong voice acting.
Cons: Confusing if you haven't played the first game. Little real innovation. Low overall difficulty. Short playing time.
Pros: Immersive and gripping storyline. Includes every add-on and expansion. A strong combination of gameplay genres. Meticulous graphics.
Cons: Too violent for younger players. The voice acting can be flat. Boss battles are awkwardly inserted. Redundant if you already own the extensions.
Pros: Lets you work together with other players against an array of enemies. Build your own farm by growing plants and breeding animals. Play mini games such as hide & seek and death match. Large areas for exploration and good customisation tools.
Cons: Too similar to Minecraft - most players would prefer just to play that. Screen can easily become cluttered and visually unpleasant. Saving what you build requires 'renting' a patch of land. Clunky save system; you frequently have to exit the world and re-load it.
Pros: Gameplay easy to learn. Appropriate for all ages. Good for casual play. Addictive.
Cons: Very basic graphics. Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to other endless jumper titles. Can easily get frustrating.
Pros: Includes both base game and expansion pack. Updated and optimised for modern Retina and 5K devices. Includes plenty of content. Faithful port of classic game.
Cons: No multiplayer support. Incompatible with original release versions. Default zoom level is narrower than original to maintain performance. Reported performance issues on devices meeting minimum specs.
Pros: Clean, streamlined interface. Improved accessibility. Quick access to Blizzard games. Easily manage your games.
Cons: Can't resolve game-specific problems.