MatchVentures > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

134 of 145 found this review helpful

ANOTHER EPIC GAME IN THE TRADITION OF SILVER TALE AND RUNEFALL

PostedSeptember 25, 2017

biscuitsmama

fromHappily rebuilding another castle and finding lots of gold

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Match Ventures is another terrific matching game from Playcademy that is much like Silver Tale and Runefall. The game mechanics will be very familiar to those who are fans of Silver Tale. Match Ventures is another epic game where we this time are in league with a leprechaun and his pack of dwarves. As the story begins we learn the tale of the Kingdom of Socaria and the battle that leveled ...Show more

Match Ventures is another terrific matching game from Playcademy that is much like Silver Tale and Runefall. The game mechanics will be very familiar to those who are fans of Silver Tale. Match Ventures is another epic game where we this time are in league with a leprechaun and his pack of dwarves. As the story begins we learn the tale of the Kingdom of Socaria and the battle that leveled Cliffmont Castle. Many have tried to enter the castle to plunder any riches that might have been left behind when the castle fell and many have failed. Now you, brave explorer have joined forces with a leprechaun and will endeavor to succeed.

Match 3 games are games that I only play when I find one that is complex and offers a lot of challenge and that is why I love the games from this developer. I am an addict of Silver Tale and it is my go to game when I become bored with the HOPA games, which is quite often recently. So if you have played Silver Tale you will be very familiar with the game style and mechanics. There are some differences as you will also sometimes face an opponent who you must battle to earn extra rewards. There are also puzzles included but they do seem a bit easier than the ones in Silver Tale or Runefall but I have only completed a small portion of the game. The game has excellent graphics AND a huge plus, IMHO, is that the developer has fixed the technical issues with setting up the game options.

As I mentioned earlier Match Ventures is set up very much the same as Silver Tale where there are different boards in each level, with each board needing a special item to unlock it. Various items are used to unlock a board such as a key, a crowbar, planks, etc. As you play you will earn gold bars and various power ups that are used to help you progress through the game similar to those used in the other two games I mentioned.

As soon as I downloaded Match Ventures and realized that it is another game very similar to Runefall and Silver Tale I purchased it immediately. Now I know I will have weeks ahead that will be filled with fun as I explore and rebuild Cliffmont Castle. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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WOW A 10 STAR MATCH 3 GAME!

PostedOctober 11, 2017

pennmom36

fromSo medieval, and so much fun!

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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

I just got around to playing this fantastical Match 3 game, and I regret that I didn't play it sooner! You can choose from 3 different Cursors, and you may want to try all 3 because one of the 41 available Trophies to earn, requires that you do. You can play in a Relaxed Mode or Normal Limited Moves Mode which quite honestly gives you more than enough moves to finish. There are 32 castle upgrades ...Show more

I just got around to playing this fantastical Match 3 game, and I regret that I didn't play it sooner! You can choose from 3 different Cursors, and you may want to try all 3 because one of the 41 available Trophies to earn, requires that you do. You can play in a Relaxed Mode or Normal Limited Moves Mode which quite honestly gives you more than enough moves to finish. There are 32 castle upgrades to purchase with the coins you earn playing. The goal for each level is to clear all Gold Tile Cells, but there's so much more going on with this game!

This is a multi-board game which requires you to find objects and tools hidden within the boards, to unlock the next section of the board, be it a crowbar, a file or a simple key. These hidden objects are usually hidden under the Obstacles, Crates, Dirt Patches, Chains, Fog, Grids, Gem Shaped Boxes, Rocks, you name it, this game has it! You can even choose to keep playing to earn Badges, but you must earn 3 Stars and Collect every item.

You will earn Amphora when you match 4 tiles, and a match 5 will give you a bomb, using two or more will create an even larger explosion. As you progress, Power-ups become available such as Bombs that can be placed anywhere, Magic Wind Potion to destroy Cobwebs,and Magic Fire Potions to remove Ice Tiles. Portals can be used to warp to another area of the board once you collect amulets by dropping them off the board, and there are optional side quests of making matches in a sequence or dueling opponents.

This is one of the most entertaining Match 3 games I've played in a very long time, one that you shouldn't put off playing like I did, enjoy making matches! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Nice colorful and fun game

PostedSeptember 25, 2017

Libellulebleu

fromQuébec, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I like this game, not boring at all. Lots of little challenges, places to unblock with tools we find along the way and a castle to reconstruct has we upgrade. The leprechun who helps you along the way, has a cute accent. Its is not a too difficult game, just right. I play the relax game and to me it has everything I should expect from a Match 3 game. The music is ok, Halloween ambiance. One thing ...Show more

I like this game, not boring at all. Lots of little challenges, places to unblock with tools we find along the way and a castle to reconstruct has we upgrade. The leprechun who helps you along the way, has a cute accent. Its is not a too difficult game, just right. I play the relax game and to me it has everything I should expect from a Match 3 game. The music is ok, Halloween ambiance. One thing that could be upgraded with most games I play at BigFish in general is that the music is nice but always the same; it becomes boring after a while. Show less

I recommend this game!

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The Highest Praise

PostedSeptember 25, 2017

romany09

fromNew Port Richey, FL

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The highest praise that I can give this game is to say that I played no other game today except this one. I'm only at Level 10 but it's been so much fun that at times I couldn't stop. Been many years since I liked a game so much. Yes, I've played the similar ones but this game certainly is not a pale comparison. I like being able to see the game icons (they are not as small as the previous ...Show more

The highest praise that I can give this game is to say that I played no other game today except this one. I'm only at Level 10 but it's been so much fun that at times I couldn't stop. Been many years since I liked a game so much. Yes, I've played the similar ones but this game certainly is not a pale comparison. I like being able to see the game icons (they are not as small as the previous versions) and I feel totally engaged unlike playing plain Match 3 games. I hope there will be a sequel! Show less

I recommend this game!

+35points

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MatchVentures

PostedSeptember 25, 2017

2020moonlanding

fromOuter Hebrides

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What a lovely game. This is a wonderful match 3 game with many extra elements that makes for an enjoyable experience. You get to pick your mode of play, standard or relaxed, your avatar, and you can also customize your cursor. Brilliant. Levels have more than one board to complete where you can form power-ups from matching 4 of more icons. You have belts, tiles, and mounds of dirt to destroy to ...Show more

What a lovely game. This is a wonderful match 3 game with many extra elements that makes for an enjoyable experience. You get to pick your mode of play, standard or relaxed, your avatar, and you can also customize your cursor. Brilliant. Levels have more than one board to complete where you can form power-ups from matching 4 of more icons. You have belts, tiles, and mounds of dirt to destroy to achieve goals. As you earn points, you can rebuild the castle ruins. In between levels, you have Finley, a magical Leprechaun, to keep you company. Most important about Finley is that he has a charming and believable accent. When I decide on whether to buy a match 3 game or not, I need to know if I would enjoy playing this game again after I finish it. I would in this case knowing that this purchase is a good value then. Show less

I recommend this game!

+51points

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5 / 5

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Great Match 3 and Storyline

PostedSeptember 26, 2017

miansc

fromFl.

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I bought this game just by the reading the description. Right away it reminded me of esp. Runefall. So today I could not wait to play and I spent a lot of the day consumed in this fantastic game. I loved Runefall and Silver Tale and have been waiting for another game like those to come out. It is a very smooth game with good VO, graphics and mechanics.
With the storyline and match 3,I am so ...Show more

I bought this game just by the reading the description. Right away it reminded me of esp. Runefall. So today I could not wait to play and I spent a lot of the day consumed in this fantastic game. I loved Runefall and Silver Tale and have been waiting for another game like those to come out. It is a very smooth game with good VO, graphics and mechanics.
With the storyline and match 3,I am so happy to have this game. IMO it deserves a 5 in all areas.
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I recommend this game!

+20points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Match 3 Heaven with a Fun Story. Wow!

PostedSeptember 26, 2017

TeachumWell

fromSouth FL USA

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm a big fan of match 3 games. From the "old days" of simplistic colored shapes to today's tricky challenges, there've been lots of great m3's. This one, like Silver Tale and others offers more than just flipping shapes. Bombs, locks, needed (but at first hidden) tools, a "relaxed" option and a good story make this a match3 dream game. No need to hurry, no unforgiving turn counters just ...Show more

I'm a big fan of match 3 games. From the "old days" of simplistic colored shapes to today's tricky challenges, there've been lots of great m3's. This one, like Silver Tale and others offers more than just flipping shapes. Bombs, locks, needed (but at first hidden) tools, a "relaxed" option and a good story make this a match3 dream game. No need to hurry, no unforgiving turn counters just challenging excellence with suitable music and a Leprechaun with an endearingly appropriate accent. Give this game a try and you just might feel you've uncovered an m3 treasure! Show less

I recommend this game!

+15points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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great match 3 game

PostedSeptember 25, 2017

intergran

fromgrays essex united kingdom

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Midnight Castle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i have played all the playcademy games and this one is by far the best they are getting better and better 10/10 for sure.

I recommend this game!

+17points

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5 / 5

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Fun Game with Relaxed/ Normal/ and Challenging modes

PostedSeptember 26, 2017

melissa845

fromNew York, USA

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Really having fun with this game...just got it but really enjoy it...Match 3 are one of my favorites.... found the relaxed mode by playing one or two games in regular and then hit options (by mistake) and relaxed came up...so for all of you relaxed fans..this is great...hope this one will be a hit... seems varied and interesting so far... I give it 5 stars...

+10points

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5 / 5

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Match Ventures

PostedSeptember 28, 2017

Momalina

fromThibodaux La

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Awesome game. We need more Match 3 games like this. I have never written a review but this game is so good I had to write. It is so addicting that I cant stop playing. Bravo to the game developers and Big Fish. Everything about the game is fabulous.

I recommend this game!

+8points

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