Citadel Arcanes > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

32 of 37 found this review helpful

so so nice !!!

PostedApril 6, 2012

AL974

fromréunion island

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First I was surprised, since this is not your typical match 3 board game. But the perspective gives it an interesting twist. Once you master the combos system, the pace is getting faster, and the game is fun. You earn resources you then spend to build your citadel. This is nice, and gives you incentives and objectives during Match 3 sessions. All in all, a nice little game that brings a bit of ...Show more

First I was surprised, since this is not your typical match 3 board game. But the perspective gives it an interesting twist. Once you master the combos system, the pace is getting faster, and the game is fun. You earn resources you then spend to build your citadel. This is nice, and gives you incentives and objectives during Match 3 sessions. All in all, a nice little game that brings a bit of fresh air. Runs fine on my iMac. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Interesting Game

PostedMay 10, 2012

gmac1007

fromButner, North Carolina

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really liked this match 3 the graphics are good and it's a swap not a chain which I'm glad of the board is set up like those of Magic Match if you have ever played those only with this one you swap not chain which made looking at the board better for me. Your swapping resources to build your Citadel and you have to collect herbs for potions. It has some different game play in it with different ...Show more

I really liked this match 3 the graphics are good and it's a swap not a chain which I'm glad of the board is set up like those of Magic Match if you have ever played those only with this one you swap not chain which made looking at the board better for me. Your swapping resources to build your Citadel and you have to collect herbs for potions. It has some different game play in it with different goals such as surrounding a building with orange squares, moving chest etc. you also have to break through obstacles on the board as well and you have your power ups or spells that can help out. The building part of the game is awesome I love it you get to place the buildings yourself on the grid and you can stack buildings and join buildings together and your able to create your own Citadel the way you want to, also you can move them around or you can sell them back you really get free range of how you want to place the buildings and how you want them to work and that is what I loved about this game that part was so cool and the game play is very clever. You can played timed or untimed mode there are options for the cursor, and visual quality. This game really has alot going for it I've loved every minute that I've been playing my only complaint is there is a little too much dialogue but I can deal with that as well you can click through it. This game really surprised me I didn't think I would really care that much for it but I was pleasantly surprised with this one it has turned out to be one of the best match 3 games I've played in a while and I think some of that is due to the building aspect of the game it's interactive and just really cool. Give this game a try you may end up feeling the same way I did I was so glad I give this one a chance I haven't been disappointed and I have had an amazing time with it. I do hope to see a sequel I can tell alot of care went into the making of this game so thank you dev's and Big Fish you did a great job with this one. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

17 of 19 found this review helpful

Create Your Castle, Save the Day!

PostedMay 8, 2012

TeachumWell

fromSouth FL USA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What at first may look like a slightly lopsided match 3 is that indeed, but much more. There's plenty of challenge, power-ups galore and castle buillding too! The story isn't Shakiespear quality but interesting enough to keep you going and the game play (once you figure out the somewhat mysterious directions# is challenging in that goals must be met and tasks finished to move the story #and your ...Show more

What at first may look like a slightly lopsided match 3 is that indeed, but much more. There's plenty of challenge, power-ups galore and castle buillding too! The story isn't Shakiespear quality but interesting enough to keep you going and the game play (once you figure out the somewhat mysterious directions# is challenging in that goals must be met and tasks finished to move the story #and your levels) along. The slanted board is made easier by the brightly colored and detailed objects to match and the game play even makes up for the cartoony and unlovely people in the kingdom. If you like match 3 play, give it a try and you might emerge with a georgous citadel! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Enjoyable M3/Builder

PostedMay 9, 2012

Lyndy20

fromLondon, UK

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game held my attention and the demo just few by.

The tilted board didn't bother me at all. There was variety in the M3 gameplay and a lot of buildings still to be unlocked after the demo finished. I estimate it could be quite a long game.

The building is free style, which means you can build how and where you like and be as creative as you want, given the available objects. I will buy this ...Show more

This game held my attention and the demo just few by.

The tilted board didn't bother me at all. There was variety in the M3 gameplay and a lot of buildings still to be unlocked after the demo finished. I estimate it could be quite a long game.

The building is free style, which means you can build how and where you like and be as creative as you want, given the available objects. I will buy this game for the free style building alone, but the M3 elements are also good. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

3 of 3 found this review helpful

Cool game

PostedJuly 14, 2012

YopSolo

fromParis France

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Strategy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

i like idea to use a casual game like a match 4 in order to create ressources.
You can play at your own rythm, listening a really realxing music.
I really love this game.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Heavenly match-3 beauty

PostedDecember 12, 2015

meme2222

fromPhiladelphia, Pa

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Favorite Genre(s):Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just love the artwork in this beautifully crafted building-match 3 game. I don't know which I enjoy playing better the building of my city or the 3D matching of this relaxing game. It has both casual and timed. Even for someone who doesn't like timed play you won't mind this because I think the timer is perfectly matched for this game. It doesn't make me feel a pulse pounding arcade type rush, ...Show more

I just love the artwork in this beautifully crafted building-match 3 game. I don't know which I enjoy playing better the building of my city or the 3D matching of this relaxing game. It has both casual and timed. Even for someone who doesn't like timed play you won't mind this because I think the timer is perfectly matched for this game. It doesn't make me feel a pulse pounding arcade type rush, which I hate. Maybe the young generation love that hair pulling action but for anyone middle aged that enjoys a strategic play, I would recommend this game. It is easy going but strategic playing on this type board which the pieces fall off and move in different directions per board which they will periodically indicate showing arrows. I don't know what all the fuss about the slightly slanted board in 3D is all about. You don't have to make any awkward movements to see it clearly, just use your brain. It adds to the puzzle of clearing the board which makes it that much more appealing to me. I love the feel of picking up the pieces to move them and the power ups that you earn are unique. I've never seen a match 3 with jokers which is cool. You are rewarded for all kinds of matches so there is plenty of bombs exploding and extra supplies picked up in play which is so fun. They also give you unlocks, time, shuffles and a few more I haven't bought the building for yet. I'm only half way through and I am just loving my purchase. This game offers over 50 levels in Quest mode which is plenty coupled with the building side, required to earn additional supplies to build your power ups buildings and earn manna. You will love abundance day when all your supplies come through. The artwork is so beautiful and life-like. It offers so much creativity in how you put the pieces together to form buildings. You'll have level requirements to build some but the rest is up to you. And I love laying the brick pavements and landscapes; it all looks like a picture I want to hang on my wall. I just wish I had more and more space because I just can't stop developing it. The storyline is good going along with gameplay. It also offers an Arcade mode too. Even the arcade mode is easy going. They give you a certain amount of time to earn as many points as you can. Any amount is acceptable then they equate you with the amount of stars earned for the level. If some boards you are not good at it is ok because you can make up the stars in other levels which they give in sets of three. You can keep playing them to earn up to 5 stars a set. Earned stars will unlock more levels. Everything about this game I love. It offers various resolutions to fit different screens. I play on a big 32 inch tv and it is awesome. Other things are also offered in options like turning off tips. Trust me, buy this game if you enjoy the features I described. You can't put too much value on some demo reviews. I own this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

+2points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Loved it

PostedOctober 27, 2012

musettee

fromSacramento, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

the opportunity for free style building makes me play this game often.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

20 of 24 found this review helpful

Citadel Arcanes

PostedApril 4, 2012

undertaker54

fromCanada

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great match 3 game its similar to the Magic Match games. The scenery is good the music is very good. The only flaw I have is the dialogue when they teach you something like to stack a building on top of another you cannot close the dialogue until you complete the task that why I only gave it 4 Stars. But all in all a very good game.

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Different match 3 game

PostedMay 19, 2012

jazzaxe

fromSavannah, GA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This game is challenging only in that the match 3 board is set at an angle. It really does force a person think before making a move. But, it's not that hard once you get used to the angle and the way the blocks move.
The characters pop in often to give direction, but you can click thru it quickly. I did find the story line lacking, and the graphics are a bit "cartoony." The music is "ok" but ...Show more

This game is challenging only in that the match 3 board is set at an angle. It really does force a person think before making a move. But, it's not that hard once you get used to the angle and the way the blocks move.
The characters pop in often to give direction, but you can click thru it quickly. I did find the story line lacking, and the graphics are a bit "cartoony." The music is "ok" but certainly not something to write home about.
On the plus side, while rebuilding the citadal, you get many different choices to build it the way YOU want it to look. During the building of the citadel, you are required to build certain things at a specific time, but these can be moved or even deleted later once that requirement is completed, so it really does become your own.
You also have the option to play timed or casual. If the angle is bothersome, try playing w/o the timer so you can get used to it.
Overall, I find it to be a fun game, but not a real challenge. And, I have yet to get a sore neck due to the angle. Show less

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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"Glad I tried it ! "

PostedJune 2, 2012

Beetle56

fromNaugatuck, CT

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Based on some of the earlier reviews, almost skipped this one...glad I didn't. I play most Match-3 games and prefer the ones in which you can build/furnish, etc... with the resources which you collect--this was one of those. Not difficult to achieve necessary goals & able to play in relaxed/non-timed mode, also. Good, clear graphics, due to deafness, can't rate sound quality. There is a lot of ...Show more

Based on some of the earlier reviews, almost skipped this one...glad I didn't. I play most Match-3 games and prefer the ones in which you can build/furnish, etc... with the resources which you collect--this was one of those. Not difficult to achieve necessary goals & able to play in relaxed/non-timed mode, also. Good, clear graphics, due to deafness, can't rate sound quality. There is a lot of dialogue, which you can't skip, but it moves quickly and provides the reason why you must reach specific goals. Upon reaching each goal, while collecting resources, you are able to add to your citadel...several categories from which to choose, like Plantations, Vegetation, Roads, Buildings (univ., hosp., etc...). if you're looking for a nice, relaxing Swap Match-3, this fits the bill ! I purchased it even prior to completing the free trial and after playing for another 2 hours (still not done), I'm glad that I did ! Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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