Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 3 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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All Aboard The USS Liberty!

PostedAugust 8, 2016

pennmom36

fromI must admit, finding all the recyclable items is challenging!

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It's time for another cruise aboard the USS Liberty! Just like the previous two Vacation Adventures, this is purely a HOG with Puzzles and Mini Games available between each Hidden Object Scene. You can choose either Casual or Challenge modes as well as which gender of cruise director you want. The best part about this game is that it's relaxing, there's no timer so you have all the time in the ...Show more

It's time for another cruise aboard the USS Liberty! Just like the previous two Vacation Adventures, this is purely a HOG with Puzzles and Mini Games available between each Hidden Object Scene. You can choose either Casual or Challenge modes as well as which gender of cruise director you want. The best part about this game is that it's relaxing, there's no timer so you have all the time in the world, and some of the items to find are tiny, so it's a good thing there's no time restraints.

Each scene has Lost items that need found, the portal on the bottom left will show these items one at a time as silhouetted shapes, when all have been found the portal will close. Each scene has recyclable items that need to be found such as paper bags, cans, and bottles, when all recyclable items have been found the recycle symbol will appear. You earn coins as you play and the coins can be used to purchase 16 different Souvenirs, but this feature doesn't really float my boat.

The items to find are list finds, items in red are hidden in or behind something, items in blue are tasks to complete such as finding and dragging a bell to it's proper place. There are 18 trophies to earn and you are scored a bronze star if you find all items, a silver star if you find all lost items OR all recyclable items and a gold star when you find all lost items and recyclable items. You will also receive an eagle eye bonus if you don't use the hint, there is also a Mega Hint feature that will briefly show you all available items on the list.

After each HOG you will get to solve a puzzle or mini game such as rotating puzzle tiles to complete a picture, Match 2 identical items by flipping over two cards at a time, Spot the Difference between two almost identical pictures, finding cruise related words in a word search, or putting together a jigsaw type puzzle of the ship's layout. enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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HOG Heaven

PostedAugust 9, 2016

Innovativemom

fromWinston-Salem, NC

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is my kind of game, nothing but hidden objects and puzzles. I won't repeat the game details and instructions which have already been spelled out by others. I would disagree on items being tiny and hard to find. The only things that gave me a hard time were the colored glass recycling bottles. They tend to blend in with chair legs, sign posts, etc.

I think the 3rd time is the charm. I found ...Show more

This is my kind of game, nothing but hidden objects and puzzles. I won't repeat the game details and instructions which have already been spelled out by others. I would disagree on items being tiny and hard to find. The only things that gave me a hard time were the colored glass recycling bottles. They tend to blend in with chair legs, sign posts, etc.

I think the 3rd time is the charm. I found this game more appealing than the first two. There was more variety in the puzzles with quite a few unexpected gems among them. Other than the puzzles, I can't quite put my finger on why it seems better than the other 2 in the series, but it does.

There is no end to the hints and very little waiting for a recharge. Click to your hearts content. The curser doesn't start flying in circles, the page doesn't cloud over, nor is there a voice coming from nowhere to hurl insults at you.

At the end of each HOG scene you have 2 options: replay or continue. I accidentally hit replay and was pleasantly surprised. You don't have to replay the entire scene. Any lost items or recycling items you already found stay found. It also gives you a new list of items to find instead of the same list as before and you still get endless hints.

If you like good old fashioned HOGs like Big City Adventures, Mystery PI, Amazing Adventures, Vacation Quest, Letters From Nowhere, or any of the other Vacation Adventure Series then I can promise you that you will adore this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Improved

PostedAugust 9, 2016

donadriedger

fromNova Scotia, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I just love these vacation games (also the park ranger ones). They are relaxing and yet challenging. There is no time limit and you do need a bit of time to find the little items and the recycling (which is my favourite part).
The mini games are much better in this new edition. The last two had annoying slide puzzles fairly often and I found them impossible and always had to wait for the skip ...Show more

I just love these vacation games (also the park ranger ones). They are relaxing and yet challenging. There is no time limit and you do need a bit of time to find the little items and the recycling (which is my favourite part).
The mini games are much better in this new edition. The last two had annoying slide puzzles fairly often and I found them impossible and always had to wait for the skip button to fill up. This time, you only have to do the slide thingy once. There are some quite challenging match puzzles that are fun and I loved the vertical puzzles.
I have played the previous park and cruise games a zillion times (hey, that's a real number) and am glad to add this one to my games.
Really fun! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Third Installment for Vacation Adventures

PostedAugust 8, 2016

a41249

fromOmaha Ne

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

If you like the first two games of Vacation Adventure you will enjoy this one as well.The setup is the same as the other two. I like to see the places that they visit. I don't mind all the hogs scenes. If you like hogs and mini games this one is for you.Nice relaxing game for the whole family.

I recommend this game!

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Who doesn't want a nice cruise vacation?

PostedAugust 10, 2016

acanthmike3

fromHeraklion,Crete,Greece

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I had never heard of Vacation Adventures or Casual Arts...until now!
For those that are tired and just want to play something relaxing and simple,this game's for you!The mini-games were good!The Hidden-Object Scenes were also great with difficult items and collectibles to find!
There are 2 collectibles.Lost and Found items which can be easily found,as they are shown as shillouetes.And Trash ...Show more

I had never heard of Vacation Adventures or Casual Arts...until now!
For those that are tired and just want to play something relaxing and simple,this game's for you!The mini-games were good!The Hidden-Object Scenes were also great with difficult items and collectibles to find!
There are 2 collectibles.Lost and Found items which can be easily found,as they are shown as shillouetes.And Trash items,which are more difficult to find as they camouflage themselves with the environment.
I'm not gonna repeat what everyone has said!This game was great and I strongly reccomend it for those HOG lovers out there! Show less

I recommend this game!

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I love this game

PostedAugust 9, 2016

lois1231

fromPanama City Beach, Florida

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 4

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have been waiting for this game to come out. I really enjoy casual arts games and have them all. The scenes are fun and not to hard or too easy for that matter. Some of the items you look for have names I wasn't expecting so I wasn't sure at times what I was looking for. The mini games are fun. I enjoy them all except find the difference. Please make more of these. I get tired of all the horror ...Show more

I have been waiting for this game to come out. I really enjoy casual arts games and have them all. The scenes are fun and not to hard or too easy for that matter. Some of the items you look for have names I wasn't expecting so I wasn't sure at times what I was looking for. The mini games are fun. I enjoy them all except find the difference. Please make more of these. I get tired of all the horror games. Show less

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5 / 5

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Going On A Cruise

PostedAugust 9, 2016

happy2219

fromPhiladelphia,Pa

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Yes, it's time for other adventure on a cruse been waiting for this game, I enjoy going with the ship when it going to different places and the hidden object games are so much fun looking forward to the next game.

I recommend this game!

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Just Love>Love>Love this series...

PostedAugust 11, 2016

Linda_in_Aussie

fromAustralia

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Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've been waiting and waiting for this to come out and purchased it outright without the demo first because I knew it would be great.

Not disappointed at all. It is somewhat harder than the first two which is a good thing.

Everything good has already been said about this game and I agree!

One very minor neg is that some scenes are just a little grainy while others are very clear. Makes ...Show more

I've been waiting and waiting for this to come out and purchased it outright without the demo first because I knew it would be great.

Not disappointed at all. It is somewhat harder than the first two which is a good thing.

Everything good has already been said about this game and I agree!

One very minor neg is that some scenes are just a little grainy while others are very clear. Makes it harder to find the trash items, especially the bottles and tin cans but I guess that adds to the challenge.

An improvement on the jigsaw puzzle at the end that was difficult but "do-able". Not as hard as previous ones.

Well done... again... Casual Arts. I think your games are excellent for those like me who love HO games, puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.

Waiting now for Halloween 3 around October? Hope so! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 3

PostedAugust 10, 2016

swhite63

fromPort Murray, NJ

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Fun game. Somewhat difficult but I prefer that in a game

I recommend this game!

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Yay, Back Cruisin' Again

PostedAugust 13, 2016

plat1098

fromDa Mean Streets of Brooklyn

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I collect the games from this development team--they're meant to be collected!

Same as the previous installments, ie: busy, busy, busy HOP scenes, extra lost and found items to search for, and you have to pick up the trash, have to keep things neat.

Mini-puzzles which follow the hidden object scenes, are nice and varied--skip-able, but nearly always playable and enjoyable.

Cute, fun game, ...Show more

I collect the games from this development team--they're meant to be collected!

Same as the previous installments, ie: busy, busy, busy HOP scenes, extra lost and found items to search for, and you have to pick up the trash, have to keep things neat.

Mini-puzzles which follow the hidden object scenes, are nice and varied--skip-able, but nearly always playable and enjoyable.

Cute, fun game, like always. Show less

I recommend this game!

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