Cursed House 3 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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NOW THAT'S THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

PostedMay 23, 2016

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The original Cursed House was offered by Big Fish in 2011 and Cursed House 2 was offered in 2012. Both games received high star ratings by most reviewers, and now I know why. Cursed House 3 is spooktacular and jammed pack full of very unique features right from the get go. I loved the fact that each level offers new challenges, but still have the challenges from the previous levels. You can choose ...Show more

The original Cursed House was offered by Big Fish in 2011 and Cursed House 2 was offered in 2012. Both games received high star ratings by most reviewers, and now I know why. Cursed House 3 is spooktacular and jammed pack full of very unique features right from the get go. I loved the fact that each level offers new challenges, but still have the challenges from the previous levels. You can choose from a Relaxed Mode, a Limited Time Mode or a Limited Moves Mode, so there's a mode to suit every type of Match 3 gamer. The object of this Match 3 game is to collect coins and to fill up the Amulet of the Eye which will uncurse the Cursed House a little bit at a time.

When you make matches of 4 or more identical tiles, you will receive a Lightning tile, and when 3 or more lightning tiles are matched, it creates an explosion to destroy several tiles, and some obstacles. Levels with Trunks require you to collect Trunk Coins, when all trunk coins have been found, you need to make a match adjacent to the trunk or trunks that will vibrate to alert you that all trunk coins have been located. Once the trunks are opened, you receive bonuses and other parts of the board are unlocked.

Some levels have Cannons that require you to make matches next to the wick to fire the cannon to start a chain reaction, some cannons are locked and you must make matches in front of the key to allow the key to move towards the lock. Firing the cannon also opens up other parts of the board.

There are several types of coins besides the gold coins and trunk coins, Dusty coins that need two matches, coins that are split in half requiring matches in front of the pieces to join the two halves. Coins that need filled in by collecting falling drops of liquid or gold by dropping them off the board to fill a vial. Bug coins need to be collected to get rid of pesky bugs that annoy you as well.

Some tiles have obstacles such as boarded tiles, some boarded tiles have shields that require matches made on the sides without the shield for more challenge. There are Stone tiles, Lava tiles, Chained tiles, ice tiles, Rock tiles and Fog tiles that require either a match adjacent to them, most but not all obstacles can be destroyed with lightning explosions or bombs. There are even Blue and Red Hot Stone tiles that require matches on top to destroy them.

After playing a few levels, you get to play a Mini Game such as Higher/Lower Solitaire that has an extra slot to store any face up card to use in a match later and unblock cards on the board. There are also Hidden Object Scenes and one of my favorite games, Spot The Difference which has very subtle differences and wasn't as easy as you'd expect.

This is definitely a fantastic and entertaining Match 3 game that has very unusual features. That's thinking outside of the box, and now I want to play the previous versions to see if they are just as fun, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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A Worthy Sequel

PostedMay 23, 2016

Scobeaux

fromNew York City

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I played and loved the previous two games in this series and this one is equally addictive. One thing I particularly appreciate is that this game is not simply a rehash of the previous games with different icons and maybe a couple of new power-ups, as is the case in so many M3 series. While this game has the same sensibility and some of the same challenges as the previous games, the gameplay is ...Show more

I played and loved the previous two games in this series and this one is equally addictive. One thing I particularly appreciate is that this game is not simply a rehash of the previous games with different icons and maybe a couple of new power-ups, as is the case in so many M3 series. While this game has the same sensibility and some of the same challenges as the previous games, the gameplay is very different. I find it much more challenging but in a fun rather than a frustrating way. The music is fine and the sound effects are appropriate and add to the game. Some of the icons are too similar, in my opinion, but I found that after a while this did not bother me. There is not much in the way of graphics, but it is very satisfying to see the house become un-cursed as you go along. If you enjoy a challenge and like something different, I highly recommend that you give this game, and actually the entire series, a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Another Good M3

PostedMay 24, 2016

nelliebj

fromBritish Columbia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I had already played Cursed House II many times and loved that one. I tried the first one but it wasn't as good as the second. And now, here comes the third. I did about 10 minutes of the demo and knew it was a good one. Bought it immediately.

It's different from the second and I love it even more. The HO part was challenging... hard to find the pieces until you know what to look for, the spot ...Show more

I had already played Cursed House II many times and loved that one. I tried the first one but it wasn't as good as the second. And now, here comes the third. I did about 10 minutes of the demo and knew it was a good one. Bought it immediately.

It's different from the second and I love it even more. The HO part was challenging... hard to find the pieces until you know what to look for, the spot the differences was difficult but I got it! The solitaire games was fun. I know it's going to get more difficult as the levels go on but it's so much fun and gives enough of a challenge to keep your interest going from level to level.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Don't Miss This One!

PostedJune 6, 2016

persephone329

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Having played all three of the games in this series, I'm excited to say this one does NOT disappoint. I find the problem with most match 3 games is that they become very tedious really quick. Cursed House 3 is delightfully original in the challenges it presents. Even the toughest boards have several objectives that keep you interested as you fight to obtain all the board's coins. It's definitely ...Show more

Having played all three of the games in this series, I'm excited to say this one does NOT disappoint. I find the problem with most match 3 games is that they become very tedious really quick. Cursed House 3 is delightfully original in the challenges it presents. Even the toughest boards have several objectives that keep you interested as you fight to obtain all the board's coins. It's definitely the best match 3 game I've played! Show less

I recommend this game!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE even better than Cradle of Rome

PostedJune 11, 2016

Mamakin2

fromConcord NH

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is just too much fun! Action Action Action, all the time! Bombs, explosions, fire, liquid drops, blasting bugs, and tiles are always crashing and falling. LOVE!! If you're like me it's all about the sounds and this game has the BEST of them - crashing, clinking, breaking, ba-booms. And then they throw in quick fun mini card games to calm down your mind :) Then right back to all the fun. ...Show more

This game is just too much fun! Action Action Action, all the time! Bombs, explosions, fire, liquid drops, blasting bugs, and tiles are always crashing and falling. LOVE!! If you're like me it's all about the sounds and this game has the BEST of them - crashing, clinking, breaking, ba-booms. And then they throw in quick fun mini card games to calm down your mind :) Then right back to all the fun. Challenging but not frustrating. You don't get bogged down, bored, or stuck on one level. You don't have to go back to the top of the board and match tiles all downward over and over in order to work a way to break that stubborn one at the bottom. Background music is perfect, visuals are bright, big, with clarity, EASY to see! I like this better than the Cradle games and I LOVE the Cradle games! Show less

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Inovative and FUN!

PostedMay 24, 2016

HorseDancer1

fromPort Orchard, WA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board

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Cursed House 3

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game has a bit of everything. And you can turn off the timer! :D The match 3 portion is challenging and fun. At the end of each chapter of match 3 games, there are some interesting changes. There are HO scenes that are very well done. There is a "find the differences" section and even solitaire with a twist. As you progress in the game, you clear the curses from the house and that's fun too. ...Show more

This game has a bit of everything. And you can turn off the timer! :D The match 3 portion is challenging and fun. At the end of each chapter of match 3 games, there are some interesting changes. There are HO scenes that are very well done. There is a "find the differences" section and even solitaire with a twist. As you progress in the game, you clear the curses from the house and that's fun too. Any time you can clear up evil is good! :D

I really like it and it's a change up from many other Match 3 games.

There is a short section where the fog takes over and you have to match things quickly that I didn't like but it was only for a few sessions so far. I REALLY don't like anything timed!

It reminds me of the old Tetras and other games that you can play over and over. I am over 1/2 way finished and still finding new twists. This one is really worth the money.

Thanks developers!

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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another great

PostedMay 27, 2016

verimeri

fromCoos Bay, Or.

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

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Silver Tale

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I own every game this developer has made. The Laruaville series, the Cursed House series and Floria. About the Cursed House series... I think the first one was the best one so far. Each room had a different challenge. Cursed House 2 kept that theme but did not have the house repair that made Cursed House 1 awesome. Cursed House 3 seems to be along the lines of Laruaville 4. That is blow things up ...Show more

I own every game this developer has made. The Laruaville series, the Cursed House series and Floria. About the Cursed House series... I think the first one was the best one so far. Each room had a different challenge. Cursed House 2 kept that theme but did not have the house repair that made Cursed House 1 awesome. Cursed House 3 seems to be along the lines of Laruaville 4. That is blow things up but you did go back to making the house nice again so that is a plus. All in all it is a very fun game and I will play it more than once just for the pure fun of it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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fun match 3

PostedJune 22, 2016

rheashard2

fromSan Antonio, TX

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a fun match 3 with excellent graphics and sound effects. I loved how each level had progressively harder objectives to complete. Some objectives are a combination of firing cannons, opening trunks, chasing lady bugs or matching tiles after setting them on fire and lead the tiles to iced coins for defrosting. I definitely enjoyed the difficulty option; Casual with unlimited moves and time ...Show more

This is a fun match 3 with excellent graphics and sound effects. I loved how each level had progressively harder objectives to complete. Some objectives are a combination of firing cannons, opening trunks, chasing lady bugs or matching tiles after setting them on fire and lead the tiles to iced coins for defrosting. I definitely enjoyed the difficulty option; Casual with unlimited moves and time or limited time or limited moves. This makes this game good for different levels of match 3 players. This game also has a couple of mini games spaced thru it. The spot the differences is on the hard side. The differences are often so slight that they can be easily overlooked. I used the hint button a lot. The second is a card solitaire game. It has a skip button for those not interested. My only complaint is that there isn't a way to replay levels once you move on to next level. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Brilliant

PostedMay 25, 2016

HUBBY1943

fromEngland, United Kingdom.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love this game, i had the First Cursed House, seems theres a 2nd!, i'll go looking for it!
These are games are aimed to make you think, rather than the insipid match 3 game fare we usually see, and i don't like, but i like these.
This one is a little more helpful than the 1st one, so you'll soon pick it up,5* to the producer/s of these games, fantastic, and i rarely give such praise, just ...Show more

Love this game, i had the First Cursed House, seems theres a 2nd!, i'll go looking for it!
These are games are aimed to make you think, rather than the insipid match 3 game fare we usually see, and i don't like, but i like these.
This one is a little more helpful than the 1st one, so you'll soon pick it up,5* to the producer/s of these games, fantastic, and i rarely give such praise, just trialled and bought yippee Show less

I recommend this game!

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A BIT EARLY FOR HALLOWEEN BUT A GREAT MATCH 3 GAME

PostedMay 23, 2016

biscuitsmama

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Cursed House 3 is an awesomely good Match 3 games that reminds me of a great one that came out last Halloween. I loved that game and now (a bit early for our spooky season) comes this latest edition of the Cursed House games. I must admit that I didn’t care for the original but this one is so much better.

As we play the game our goal is to get rid of all cursed items that have made this house ...Show more

Cursed House 3 is an awesomely good Match 3 games that reminds me of a great one that came out last Halloween. I loved that game and now (a bit early for our spooky season) comes this latest edition of the Cursed House games. I must admit that I didn’t care for the original but this one is so much better.

As we play the game our goal is to get rid of all cursed items that have made this house a haven for all sorts of creepy things. You can do this by selecting one of three gameplay modes but my preference is always the relaxed mode when that option is available. Beware, uncursing this house is not going to be easy. The levels become progressively difficult with each on building on the previous. The object of each level is to collect coins where fragments of the Amulet of the Eye have been hidden. Once the amulet has been filled then portions of the house will be uncursed. A seemingly easy task that becomes more difficult with each level. Although this game has some things that I don’t care for such as the stone walls on either side of the screen rather than a full or stretched screen option.

Overall, Cursed House 3 is a fun match 3 game for those of you who enjoy the genre. I know I am certainly having fun as I spend my morning playing instead of accomplishing my other daily tasks. Even though I like this match 3 game, please try the demo to see if it is one you will enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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