Holiday Adventures: Miami > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

4 / 5

38 of 45 found this review helpful

IF YOU LIKE LOOKING FOR HIDDEN OBJECTS, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME, BECAUSE YOU WILL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME LOOKING AND LOOKING AND LOOKING.

PostedJuly 28, 2020

kdblueey

fromLeesburg, Ohio

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is basically a game of HOS's, tons and tons of them. You do get to 'visit' different parts of the world and different places, but other than that, it's just your 'basic' game of finding the objects.Here is my synopsis of the game:

1. The music is a little annoying.
2. The graphics are not as clear as I would like, colors not as clear or crisp. More like 'drab' looking.
3. You have NO ...Show more

This is basically a game of HOS's, tons and tons of them. You do get to 'visit' different parts of the world and different places, but other than that, it's just your 'basic' game of finding the objects.Here is my synopsis of the game:

1. The music is a little annoying.
2. The graphics are not as clear as I would like, colors not as clear or crisp. More like 'drab' looking.
3. You have NO options, other than the music (off/on), sound (off/on), reset your profile (although I'm not sure why you'd want to), and a ? for help. One thing in regard to your profile, it gives you the option of adding a NEW name, but there's no way to save that name, because all you have is an arrow at the bottom of the screen which only takes you out of that particular screen and doesn't save anything. You can actually save a name when you start the game. Then it gives you the option of saving it.
4. The game is timed, which I absolutely HATE. If you happen to run out of time. you can still finish looking for the hidden objects. You just won't get any points for finding the items in time.
5. The hidden objects, some of them, are well hidden and sometimes all blended together to the point that you can't ascertain one object from the other. You do get 5 hints in each scene. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

28 of 29 found this review helpful

OK game, timer is a show stopper for me

PostedJuly 28, 2020

AFlowers

fromTexas

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is a very simple hidden object game. That is OK, I like a simple game sometimes. Very light theme, colorful, clean. And for its simplicity, it is much more challenging than you may expect. Some of the objects were quite hard to find.

The show stopper for me is the timer. I play games to relax, not stress over a timer. I do not see any way to disable the timer, so no sale for me. i also ...Show more

This is a very simple hidden object game. That is OK, I like a simple game sometimes. Very light theme, colorful, clean. And for its simplicity, it is much more challenging than you may expect. Some of the objects were quite hard to find.

The show stopper for me is the timer. I play games to relax, not stress over a timer. I do not see any way to disable the timer, so no sale for me. i also downloaded its mate, Holiday Adventures Hawaii, but will not be getting it for the same reason.

Otherwise, if you are OK with the timer, give the game a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

+27points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

15 of 15 found this review helpful

Too bad the pictures are so grainy and substandard

PostedJuly 29, 2020

squeekie

fromZion IL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The idea is good, the game play is really tough due to such grainy pictures hard to really find things when the picture is not clear.

I don't recommend this game.

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3 / 5

8 of 8 found this review helpful

OK

PostedJuly 31, 2020

dgeehring

fromCincinnati, oh

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

The challenge is there. I had trouble finding a number of the objects and had to use hints but they are generous with hints. There are so many similar out there - like the Cruise Director group, that are a lot more fun. If this is your absolute favorite genre you might like it more than I.

I don't recommend this game.

+8points

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2 / 5

12 of 13 found this review helpful

not buying this one

PostedJuly 29, 2020

chicinmel

fromMelbourne Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I did like that you could zoom in, great for people like me who struggle to see properly
BUT didnt like that you could be looking for an umbrella or flower and there were more than one on the scene and you got points deducted if you chose the wrong one.. not cool.
There wasnt anything different from any other game in its category so i will definately not be interested in this one

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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WHAT DO I BUY WITH ALL THESE COINS I'VE EARNED? I HAD ACCUMULATED +25 HINTS BY THE TIME THE DEMO ENDED

PostedJuly 28, 2020

pennmom36

fromWhat's up with the random pop-up Match 3 game? Is it supposed to represent a contest? Did I earn more coins? What do I buy with said coins, a million more hints I'll never use?

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Alice, Emma, and Susan sure know how to have a good time on vacation, they go to all these beautiful destinations like Acapulco, Hawaii and now Miami, Florida. Do they hit the popular nightclubs, dine at 5-Star restaurants, or spend the day soaking up the sun on sandy white beaches with crystal blue water? Nope! They visit local tourist traps like the Everglades and Universal Studios to search for ...Show more

Alice, Emma, and Susan sure know how to have a good time on vacation, they go to all these beautiful destinations like Acapulco, Hawaii and now Miami, Florida. Do they hit the popular nightclubs, dine at 5-Star restaurants, or spend the day soaking up the sun on sandy white beaches with crystal blue water? Nope! They visit local tourist traps like the Everglades and Universal Studios to search for junk! I almost spewed out my iced-tea when one of the girls said, "I have a surprise for you guys" and the first Listed Item was a Sock, a single, grey, adult men's sock...do tell Emma...and don't leave out any of the juicy details!

This is a straight-up Hidden Object Game, which I actually enjoy... just not this one, or the one before, and certainly not the first one in the series either. Many of the items are partially hidden behind other objects or so blurry that you can't recognize the object, especially in the Silhouetted Shape Modes. You can scroll to Zoom in or out, but this tends to define the blurriness rather than defining the objects themselves.

There are no options, this is a Limited Time HOG only. You won't run out of time, but you won't get any points either, and a person who doesn't like racing against the clock, I suspect, would still feel intimidated by the timed feature, not to mention having a constant feeling of defeat when scene after scene you run out of time because you are searching for items like a Scarf, but the scene actually has 3 different scarves...but the first two aren't acceptable and both penalize you with -50 points. Then you move on, several scenes later, you are tasked with finding a Backpack, but the scene has 2 backpacks, and once again, you are penalized -50 points for clicking the huge blue backpack!

After dredging through a ton of dialog boxes as Emma, Alice, and Susan all have to put in their two-cents worth, you visit a vacation destination scene to search for random items as either Listed Word Finds, Pictured Item Finds, or Silhouetted Shape Finds, many of which are basic shapes, such as circles, rectangles, and squares which is utterly ridiculous. You can use the Hint feature but the Hints are in limited quantity, they also make you "learn" how to search for items and force you to use a precious Hint during the so-called tutorial.

Developers: Here's a HINT If you are going to make a feature like Hints limited, don't force the player to use one!

HOLIDAY ADVENTURES SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

1-Acapulco (October 17-2018) 2.4
2-Hawaii (March 11-2019) 1.6
3-Miami (July 28-2020) n/a

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I don't recommend this game.

+108points

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1 / 5

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What a Mess! I Mean..Wow! A Real Mess.

PostedJuly 28, 2020

CockerMom1

fromWrigley Field

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Oh dear..what happened here!
The graphics are poor at best, the objects to hunt for are so small they're hard to see ON TOP of the blurred images and I only see a timed mode. They give you tons of coins to spend on..umm, what? They pile you up with goodies and then you sit there and admire them because they don't show you how to use them!
Besides, I think tourism is down in Florida right ...Show more

Oh dear..what happened here!
The graphics are poor at best, the objects to hunt for are so small they're hard to see ON TOP of the blurred images and I only see a timed mode. They give you tons of coins to spend on..umm, what? They pile you up with goodies and then you sit there and admire them because they don't show you how to use them!
Besides, I think tourism is down in Florida right now...so I guess this game fits right in? LOL! Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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A Sorry Little HOG

PostedJuly 28, 2020

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

I am surprised at the low quality of games that are offered on this site at times. But this one takes the cake! Big Fish, what in the world were you thinking when this little stinker was approved? Not even coupon-worthy, in my opinion. I love HOGs so I endured the demo, thinking my criticisms were too fussy, but just like the previous 2 Holiday Adventures, it went nowhere fast.

I always hate ...Show more

I am surprised at the low quality of games that are offered on this site at times. But this one takes the cake! Big Fish, what in the world were you thinking when this little stinker was approved? Not even coupon-worthy, in my opinion. I love HOGs so I endured the demo, thinking my criticisms were too fussy, but just like the previous 2 Holiday Adventures, it went nowhere fast.

I always hate submitting low ratings, but this one is a bummer if you are looking for an entertaining HOG with fun options, clear graphics, a hint feature that doesn't work against you, choice of game modes and a point system that makes sense, you need not look here. If I enjoyed watching paint dry, this would be right up my alley!

However, we all have different opinions about what fun is all about and many of you will probably really like this game. Based on the demo and my entertainment expectations in a quality HOG, this game is definitely not an option for me Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+15points

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