Jewel Story > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

9 of 12 found this review helpful

This is more than you think!!

PostedNovember 15, 2016

csivell

fromUnited Kingdom

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

If you have patience when you get to the higher levels, this game is FUN !! Infuriating at times but your patience will be rewarded...... If you need more points , replay a past level when you did well and return to the level on which you're stuck !! Good Luck !!

I recommend this game!

+6points

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4 / 5

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Is this game winable?

PostedOctober 16, 2016

dgeehring

fromCincinnati, oh

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I am very much enjoying this game. It is quite challenging and there is nice variety but I have gotten to a point where to proceed every step has to have been won with 3 stars. I am not sure I will get beyond that point. I have played level 25 about 26 times and can't get more than one star. I'll look for some tips but am a little frustrated. I have moved beyond that to level 58 but have to keep ...Show more

I am very much enjoying this game. It is quite challenging and there is nice variety but I have gotten to a point where to proceed every step has to have been won with 3 stars. I am not sure I will get beyond that point. I have played level 25 about 26 times and can't get more than one star. I'll look for some tips but am a little frustrated. I have moved beyond that to level 58 but have to keep going back to the ones I have only gotten one or two stars so that I have enough stars to proceed. At level 60 you need 180 stars and I'm really having trouble getting close to that. This could definitely explain why there are 10 hours of play (at least). This is my favorite type of game and this one is fun but let's see if it's winable. Show less

+13points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Strategy Match 3

PostedSeptember 21, 2016

99Rabbit

fromSingapore

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It's different, it's a relaxing, Match3. You need a fair bit of brain power to play and enjoy the beauty of this game. I love it and you will love it too , once you get the hang of it. Grand dad will love it.

I recommend this game!

-4points

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3 / 5

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Good concept, beyond frustrating game rules/format

PostedOctober 13, 2017

ninja226

fromwichita, KS

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It's not really a match 3 game. You eliminate two or more jewels of same color on the board, but 90% of the game is limited by number of moves, so time isn't of the essence, but the moves chosen is.

It's a great concept, EXCEPT you have to earn 3 stars for each level in order to proceed to the next level. And some levels are deliberately set up to make it hard to reach 3 stars without using ...Show more

It's not really a match 3 game. You eliminate two or more jewels of same color on the board, but 90% of the game is limited by number of moves, so time isn't of the essence, but the moves chosen is.

It's a great concept, EXCEPT you have to earn 3 stars for each level in order to proceed to the next level. And some levels are deliberately set up to make it hard to reach 3 stars without using power ups, lots of power ups--makes you want to wring the devs' neck for making some levels so difficult.

You don't have a choice about getting 3 stars for each level. If you want to finish all 120 levels in order to learn about the story, then you have to earn 3 stars for each level in order to progress to the next 20 levels and so on.

The game is recommended if you have very high persistence level. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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Um, Ah, Hmm, I'm At A Loss For A Title To Describe This Game!

PostedSeptember 21, 2016

pennmom36

fromI scored 3 times the required points on the first level way within the number of moves so why did I earn only 2 stars?

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Skill Level:Expert

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

I get what 99Rabbit is saying about strategy required to beat the levels. But if it's a lousy game that isn't fun to play, the last thing you want to do is think about your next move. This is a Match 3 game that isn't a Match 3 game at all. You are required to click on groups of identical gems, but there only has to be two in a group, of course larger matches will earn more points and give you ...Show more

I get what 99Rabbit is saying about strategy required to beat the levels. But if it's a lousy game that isn't fun to play, the last thing you want to do is think about your next move. This is a Match 3 game that isn't a Match 3 game at all. You are required to click on groups of identical gems, but there only has to be two in a group, of course larger matches will earn more points and give you bonuses on the board.

The board is green, there's no eye candy, the music is annoying and the gems are just different color variations of the same thing. You must reach the levels goals within a limited number of moves to earn 3 stars. You may have to earn a specific amount of points, or click on matches over all colored cells, and there are the usual obstructions that require matches made next to them to break through.

As you progress you you receive bonuses of specific amounts that can also be purchased with the gold coins you have earned, you can also purchase more stars, I'm assuming to upgrade something but it was not explained. You can also purchase more moves if you fail to meet the requirements within the specified amount of moves.

In all fairness, this is my least favorite type of Match 3 games and I only made it about halfway through the demo, it was just too boring to pursue it any further. If you like chain type Match 3 games, I recommend you try Cradle of Persia and leave Dr. Evil Wicked to his own devices. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+82points

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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Simplistic in every way

PostedSeptember 21, 2016

CyndiLouWho2

fromUpstate New York

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

When you see characters like 'Doctor Evil' and 'Burglar John' you're perfectly correct in assuming this is a kid's game. And it's an old game at that.

This is Match 3 in it's simplest form, and it probably won't keep a child interested in it for very long. Graphics are flat and cartoonish. Gameplay is painfully simple. The music will lull you to sleep.

You don't even swap jewels on this one, ...Show more

When you see characters like 'Doctor Evil' and 'Burglar John' you're perfectly correct in assuming this is a kid's game. And it's an old game at that.

This is Match 3 in it's simplest form, and it probably won't keep a child interested in it for very long. Graphics are flat and cartoonish. Gameplay is painfully simple. The music will lull you to sleep.

You don't even swap jewels on this one, you simply click on groups of three or more and they disappear. It's rather mindless and not fun or challenging at all. Even the old school classic Bejeweled would be a better choice. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+47points

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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Good Grief

PostedSeptember 21, 2016

MsReddFox

fromUSA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

I've waited and waited for a match 3 game, and this is what we get?? This game has got to be ancient, and clearly it's not for adults. I like hidden object games, but we see far more of them than we do match 3's. Not to mention numerous time management games. (I've never understood the liking for them). Imo we don't get enough match 3. Well, today we did, and what a dud. I can't even give this one ...Show more

I've waited and waited for a match 3 game, and this is what we get?? This game has got to be ancient, and clearly it's not for adults. I like hidden object games, but we see far more of them than we do match 3's. Not to mention numerous time management games. (I've never understood the liking for them). Imo we don't get enough match 3. Well, today we did, and what a dud. I can't even give this one a star, but I guess I have to if I want this posted. Show less

+34points

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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Boring

PostedSeptember 22, 2016

EJD440

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Marble Popper, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

There isn't enough strategy involved to make the puzzles fun. Either you get lucky or you don't. If you aren't lucky, you have to struggle through the remainder of the level until you can replay. Boring! Deleted it before I even finished the 60 free minutes.

I don't recommend this game.

+9points

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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Jewel Story not fun

PostedSeptember 21, 2016

Swlamb

fromFranklin, Tennessee 37069 USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Very boring. Same old same old

I don't recommend this game.

+7points

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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A bit too retro for me!

PostedOctober 1, 2016

slynsand

fromBerkshire, UK

Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Just not fun and uninstalled with 42 mins of the demo left. It is as though the developers were having a clearout of their cupboards and found this at the back and remembered 'Old Bob' made this back in '98!!

I don't recommend this game.

0points

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