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Overall rating

5 / 5

204 of 219 found this review helpful

I Wasn't Expecting This Match 3 Game To Be So Entertaining

PostedJune 20, 2016

pennmom36

fromSushi anyone?

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this Match 3 game had some unique features that made it so entertaining. You can choose from three modes of difficulty, Bronze is an easy mode with no timer and the hint and skip features recharge in 30 seconds. Silver is a medium difficulty mode that gives you times to complete each level in the 500's and the skip and hint recharges in 60 seconds. Gold is a ...Show more

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this Match 3 game had some unique features that made it so entertaining. You can choose from three modes of difficulty, Bronze is an easy mode with no timer and the hint and skip features recharge in 30 seconds. Silver is a medium difficulty mode that gives you times to complete each level in the 500's and the skip and hint recharges in 60 seconds. Gold is a hard level which gives you time to complete the level in the 300's, the hint feature recharges in 120 seconds and there is no skip feature available. There are Mini Games to play after a few levels such as a seek and find scene, tracing dotted lines with your mouse or preparing California rolls by following the recipe shown.

Most of the levels are the typical Swap type Match 3, but occasionally, there is a Group type Match 3 where you click to remove groups of 3 or more tiles. The goal is to remove all Gold and Silver tiles by making matches on those cells, sections of the board are blocked until you make enough matches of an item to unlock that portion such as a keys that unlock chests or scissors to cut the grass that has grown on that section. If you make large matches or combo matches, you will receive a Bomb on the board that can be clicked on or included in a match to explode, destroying tiles surrounding it. There are Bonus icons to collect by simply clicking on them, when you earn enough to fill the meter, you can use them, such as Origami birds that will destroy tiles in a snowflake pattern or a Lucky cat that destroys tiles in a row.

There are the usual obstructed tiles that have single locks or double locks that require a match of the same tile that is locked, or boxes that require matches adjacent to them to break the box. You will receive different flowers as you progress to fill you Herbarium collection, which gives you brief description of the flower and it's origin.

I played the demo game on the Silver or medium difficulty, and I found that I had plenty of time left, so I plan on purchasing this game with a credit and then I'm going to try playing the game on the Gold or hardest level. I actually found this game to be relaxing, and the music and graphics are soothing and peaceful. This is the perfect game to play after work or a stressful day just to unwind and take your mind off all the chaos of the day, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A Japanese experience

PostedJune 20, 2016

Luvago

fromMelbourne Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Marble Popper, Arcade & Action, Mahjong, Card & Board, Family

Current Favorite:

Lost Amulets: Stone Garden

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The name caught my attention -Spring in Japan,so I had to try it
It is a story that starts with a travelling Journalist who receives a letter to join a mystery person, but that's all the story I saw in Demo.
This game has match 3, HO, tasks to do, by collecting items eg shears to clip some grass, pens to write on parchment, keys for a locked chest, missing plants from the Herbarium & more. Also ...Show more

The name caught my attention -Spring in Japan,so I had to try it
It is a story that starts with a travelling Journalist who receives a letter to join a mystery person, but that's all the story I saw in Demo.
This game has match 3, HO, tasks to do, by collecting items eg shears to clip some grass, pens to write on parchment, keys for a locked chest, missing plants from the Herbarium & more. Also the usual cages, tiles to break, locked pieces etc
The plants as they are found, appear in a big book - pretty graphics.
There are Helpers such as Origami, Lanterns, cat charms etc that you simply click on to accumulate for assistance.
Also Hint & shuffle
Options to play are swap, group modes & 3 choices of difficulty
I was so engrossed, I forgot about sound!
I loved the variety in this game, so I am off to buy it Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

39 of 42 found this review helpful

Great Match 3

PostedJune 21, 2016

Marie_in_Florida

fromTitusvlle, FL , USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board, Family

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I love this game. Combines several different things. Match 3, Hidden Object, Puzzle to name a few. You fill your own power ups, and use them on that level or loose them and begin over on the next. Plenty of ways to fill the power ups.

Pretty Scenery, cute story idea, enough change to be interesting, it's not just match match match, it's very different and I hope this company puts out more of ...Show more

I love this game. Combines several different things. Match 3, Hidden Object, Puzzle to name a few. You fill your own power ups, and use them on that level or loose them and begin over on the next. Plenty of ways to fill the power ups.

Pretty Scenery, cute story idea, enough change to be interesting, it's not just match match match, it's very different and I hope this company puts out more of this kind. I played it through completely in 2 sittings and will change the player to do it again.

Even those who don't care for Match 3 games will enjoy this one, and those that do like them will Love this one. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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totally different type of match 3

PostedJune 21, 2016

a41249

fromOmaha Ne

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This a different type of match 3 game much more interactions. You have to make foods from recipes. A little hog in there also. Nice game to play when you just want to relax and play

I recommend this game!

+27points

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5 / 5

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A LOVELY SPRING!

PostedJune 20, 2016

1955raven

fromPelzer SC

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Match 3

Current Favorite:

The Keeper of Antiques: The Revived Book Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

SO MUCH FUN! GOOD STORY, GOOD MUSIC. UNIQUE GAME PLAY! A FIVE STAR GAME

I recommend this game!

+29points

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5 / 5

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A little bit of everything adds up to great, fun game

PostedJuly 5, 2017

ninja226

fromwichita, KS

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I loved this game! A nice break from HO games, and can be played for a week or more. You get:
---A lot of match 3, 3 levels of difficulty
---A little bit of hidden object scenes
---A little bit of cooking
---A little bit of calligraphy writing
---A suitcase of collectibles/Japanese souvenirs
---A collection of flowers and herbs from Japan
---mix & match yo-yo puzzles, match 2 and other easy ...Show more

I loved this game! A nice break from HO games, and can be played for a week or more. You get:
---A lot of match 3, 3 levels of difficulty
---A little bit of hidden object scenes
---A little bit of cooking
---A little bit of calligraphy writing
---A suitcase of collectibles/Japanese souvenirs
---A collection of flowers and herbs from Japan
---mix & match yo-yo puzzles, match 2 and other easy mini games
---a little bit of a romance story
--- catchy, soothing background music (one of the very rare games in which I like the music)
---postcards containing interesting trivia about Japan

Count me as a fan. I hope the developers have more similar games in exotic countries like Turkey, Norway, Finland, etc.

I like that the M3 is mixed up with other activities, otherwise it gets to be a drag. Show less

I recommend this game!

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Spring in Japan - Match & puzzles

PostedJune 20, 2016

08zagerman47

fromMesa, AZ

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Arcade & Action, Word, Card & Board

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Nice graphics - fun to play & puzzles are very unusual.

+18points

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5 / 5

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Really Fun!

PostedJuly 11, 2016

Talidog

fromAlabama

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Current Favorite:

Spring in Japan

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I have really enjoyed this match 3. It is fun and the graphics are nice. I don't really know what the story line is....I didn't pay attention. I have already played through it once on easy mode. Now I am going back through again on the next level of difficulty. It has some seek and find and other puzzles to keep it interesting. It has definitely given me hours of puzzle time!

I recommend this game!

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Beautiful Game

PostedJune 25, 2016

deddu

fromCalifornia USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Mahjong, Card & Board

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

There are four chapters with over 20 levels in each. Travel through Japan collecting keepsakes. Not only do you get to match very colorful icons, but you make sushi, find hidden objects, and find differences between two pictures. In later levels, the icons are moving and dropping down at a fast rate but you get to click on power-ups on each board. Be sure to use the power-ups on that board as they ...Show more

There are four chapters with over 20 levels in each. Travel through Japan collecting keepsakes. Not only do you get to match very colorful icons, but you make sushi, find hidden objects, and find differences between two pictures. In later levels, the icons are moving and dropping down at a fast rate but you get to click on power-ups on each board. Be sure to use the power-ups on that board as they do not save. You also get bombs if you match five or more. There is also a book to collect flowers and the usual boards, stones, and fog. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Calming Match 3!

PostedNovember 21, 2017

Ruckus777

fromHuntington Beach, CA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game was really enjoyable. The level designs were challenging and unique, and the game pieces were nicely done. The game's greatest feature was the music. I honestly would love to have just the puzzle song available for purchase, it was so easy on the ears and fit the theme. I only give 4/5 on visual/sound quality because I felt that the fonts used in the game could have been more ...Show more

This game was really enjoyable. The level designs were challenging and unique, and the game pieces were nicely done. The game's greatest feature was the music. I honestly would love to have just the puzzle song available for purchase, it was so easy on the ears and fit the theme. I only give 4/5 on visual/sound quality because I felt that the fonts used in the game could have been more legible/appealing to look at.

I thought that the in-game power-ups and features were also a nice touch, such as the origami crane power-up and the kanji writing with collecting pen brushes. The story was a bit lackluster, at least in the demo, but hopefully it picks up in the full game.

I felt that it might've been a bit stereotypically Japanese, but other than that this game was a really nice way to spend my time. Can't wait to buy the whole game! Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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