Lost Amulets: Four Guardians > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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SOME OF THE MOST CREATIVE MAHJONG & HO LEVELS WITH A BEAUTIFUL STORY & I'M NOT EVEN A MAHJONG FAN!

PostedJune 24, 2020

pennmom36

fromThe Tiger Mosaic was really beautiful!

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I thought I was impressed by the first game, Stone Garden, but Four Guardians has blown me away! I happen to notice the small details that most do not, I see the beauty in the fonts chosen, the angles of the views chosen, the visual contrasts, the backgrounds. Atmosphere matters even though it's subconscious for most of us, but the concept of following the Kingfisher from scene to scene was one of ...Show more

I thought I was impressed by the first game, Stone Garden, but Four Guardians has blown me away! I happen to notice the small details that most do not, I see the beauty in the fonts chosen, the angles of the views chosen, the visual contrasts, the backgrounds. Atmosphere matters even though it's subconscious for most of us, but the concept of following the Kingfisher from scene to scene was one of the most creative, and most beautiful concepts I've ever seen in a game, I absolutely loved it!

The game itself has a unique style that keeps your interest because you clear the board by making matches with the Tiles shown at the bottom. Some of the Tiles have several available matching stones, and you can keep collecting them for double, triple, quadruple points. The goal is to find all of the Gold Letters to win the level.

You can choose a Traditional Tile, a Zen Tile, a Mosaic Tile, an Oriental Tile, an Icon Tile, or Colored Number Tiles and you can play in a Casual Untimed Mode or a Challenge Timed Mode. As you play the levels you unlock the Zen Mode where the level goal is to uncover the two Gold Tiles to win the level.

Each level has a Pearl that you can collect and use to purchase Power-ups. The Hint icon will cost a single pearl, the Shuffle icon costs 2 pearls, the Fire power-up removes 12 tiles and costs 4 pearls, another removes 20 tiles and costs 5 pearls each time it is used. There is also a Kitty of Good Fortune that will appear at random times that allows you to match any Tile with him at any time.

After a Mahjong level, the Kingfisher will lead you to a very creative and challenging Hidden Object Scene followed by a chance to spin the wheel to see which type of mini-game you will be playing (they can be skipped) BINGO was one of my favorites, this is played with numbered tiles on a bingo board with different colored number tiles. The balls with numbers travel down the right side and bottom in a Zuma style and it backs up with every number you match, otherwise, the numbers will eventually travel off the screen and become unavailable.

LOST AMULETS SERIES LIST
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

1-Stone Garden (September 15-2015) 4.6
2-Four Guardians (June 24-2020) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great game!

PostedJune 24, 2020

rainice

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Lost Amulets: Stone Garden was one of the first games I ever owned, and one that I still occasionally replay many years hence. I'm happy to say this new game retains all the charm of the old one. It has a nice variety of things to do, bright cheerful colours, and attractive settings. In some of the hidden objects scenes, some articles are hard to spot, but obtaining the jade pearls needed to get ...Show more

Lost Amulets: Stone Garden was one of the first games I ever owned, and one that I still occasionally replay many years hence. I'm happy to say this new game retains all the charm of the old one. It has a nice variety of things to do, bright cheerful colours, and attractive settings. In some of the hidden objects scenes, some articles are hard to spot, but obtaining the jade pearls needed to get hints is quite easy, so other than the very first puzzle, that really isn't a problem. I expect to get many hours of enjoyment out of this game. Thanks Big Fish! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Full credit to this dev

PostedJune 24, 2020

Cyril48

fromNew Zealand

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This developer has put a lot of thought and effort in to this game and deserves a standing ovation. Mahjong can become very boring very quickly and although I have tried other Mahjong games I quickly get fed up for them and usually skip when they are mini games. Not so here. They have done here what flavor did to vanilla ice cream. I am loving this game. Starting with a very challenging HO that ...Show more

This developer has put a lot of thought and effort in to this game and deserves a standing ovation. Mahjong can become very boring very quickly and although I have tried other Mahjong games I quickly get fed up for them and usually skip when they are mini games. Not so here. They have done here what flavor did to vanilla ice cream. I am loving this game. Starting with a very challenging HO that slightly annoyed me but the detail was brilliant and then we come to the different execution of the mahjong which changed my whole feeling towards it.You have the option to play in relaxed which is fine for me.It is nice to have a different game and just goes to show that you can make something that I have always found boring very interesting in deed, Try the demo for yourselves as what is good for one is not always good for another. Enjoy Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Made my day!

PostedJune 24, 2020

ChChi101

fromAsheboro, NC

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Mahjong

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Liong: The Lost Amulets

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I had to do a double-take this morning when I saw this game title! "The Lost Amulets" series of mah jong games (and HOG etc.) is my hand's down all time favorite on Big Fish! Even without playing a few rounds on the demo, there was never any doubt about buying this game. I've always loved the artwork, and the music - and I've always been able to lose myself in these games! "Lost Amulets: Four ...Show more

I had to do a double-take this morning when I saw this game title! "The Lost Amulets" series of mah jong games (and HOG etc.) is my hand's down all time favorite on Big Fish! Even without playing a few rounds on the demo, there was never any doubt about buying this game. I've always loved the artwork, and the music - and I've always been able to lose myself in these games! "Lost Amulets: Four Guardians" does not disappoint! The games - and bonus games - have not really changed, but this has always been such a beautiful game. One thing that kills me on mah jong games are tilesets that are "visually difficult." Having had a brain injury, an appealing and playable tileset can make or break a game for me. This game is a winner! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Pure fun

PostedJune 24, 2020

cuorips

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have all the other amulets games, so I was super exited to see a new one on the horizon ! It did not disappoint ! It is harder than the previous ones when on challenge mode, but still same style, old fashion fun, great colors and designs. Very peaceful game, takes your mind away from the daily dose of bad news . At this point that makes it a winner for me !

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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LOVE

PostedJune 25, 2020

rvalot

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This! This is what it feels like to love a game. I remember now. I am SO HAPPY with this game.

Lost Amulets is one of my all-time favorite series. I love the gameplay of "these tiles at the bottom, find all the ones that match on top" and I love finding all 5 or 7 of them and getting enormous combos and I especially love the option to do ALL NUMBER TILES ALL THE TIME, particularly now that I ...Show more

This! This is what it feels like to love a game. I remember now. I am SO HAPPY with this game.

Lost Amulets is one of my all-time favorite series. I love the gameplay of "these tiles at the bottom, find all the ones that match on top" and I love finding all 5 or 7 of them and getting enormous combos and I especially love the option to do ALL NUMBER TILES ALL THE TIME, particularly now that I am so much older than I was when Liong was released and I can't see so well.

Thank you to the developer and to this game, for existing. It inspired me to just abandon and uninstall the last couple games I bought, which I'd been making myself play because they cost money. I don't know why I did that to myself. Lost Amulets: Four Guardians made my life so much better. I can't wait to go play it some more after work. LOVE THIS SERIES everyone go try the earlier ones too, if you haven't! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Love it much better than first one

PostedJune 24, 2020

cyndrap

fromMississippi

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is really a good game. Not so much hidden object and not really mahjongg but a combination of the two. Nice relaxing music. Visually appealing and liked the addition of the magnifier when searching for small objects.
Played only 15 minutes and went and bought the game.

I recommend this game!

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I Couldn't Believe My Eyes!

PostedJune 24, 2020

HeavenBound7729

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Fun Factor

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5 / 5

Oh my gosh, it seems like forever since the last Lost Amulets game! It was so beautiful and I enjoyed it immensely for a very long time. It eventually was uninstalled as I got more interested in the HOPAs. Today's release was purchased without a moment's hesitation.

The visuals are just stunning and the colors add beauty and contrast that make the game even more appealing. Other than Lost ...Show more

Oh my gosh, it seems like forever since the last Lost Amulets game! It was so beautiful and I enjoyed it immensely for a very long time. It eventually was uninstalled as I got more interested in the HOPAs. Today's release was purchased without a moment's hesitation.

The visuals are just stunning and the colors add beauty and contrast that make the game even more appealing. Other than Lost Amulets, I am definitely not a mahjong fan. It is such a boring game unless you have something special in it that keep the interest sparks flying. This game generates appeal with extraordinary graphics, unique gameplay, lovely music and fun mini games.

There is a pearl to collect in each level that allows you to purchase power-ups, the various power-ups cost different amounts of pearls, a Good Fortune Cat pops up randomly that can be used to match with any tile. There is a nice selection of tile images. The games can be skipped, but I enjoy them all, my favorite being Bingo. I like everything about this game, there is so much to keep me satisfied for hours on end. Fantastic replay value as well! I'm glad other reviews have covered the things I have left out, it is all worth mentioning!

If you've not tried Lost Amulets before, I think you will not be disappointed. Use the demo, give it a spin. A mahjong lover's delight for sure, I am not one and even I love it. Good fun for all. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Perfect Game

PostedJune 24, 2020

torga

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5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'd give it 10 stars, if I could. Eye candy, lots to do, magnifier, this game has it all,, it's perfect. Love it........

I recommend this game!

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Not your mama's mahjong

PostedJune 25, 2020

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

When I see mahjong games, I'm not interested; but I read the reviews and decided to give this one a try. It's a terrific game with so many different things to do. This mahjong is fun, as are all the other types of games. Spin the wheel and see what you come up with. Very well done game - imaginative with beautiful graphics. Others have given a lot of detail, so I won't need to do that; but I ...Show more

When I see mahjong games, I'm not interested; but I read the reviews and decided to give this one a try. It's a terrific game with so many different things to do. This mahjong is fun, as are all the other types of games. Spin the wheel and see what you come up with. Very well done game - imaginative with beautiful graphics. Others have given a lot of detail, so I won't need to do that; but I wanted to happily add my 5-star rating. This game was a definite purchase after playing the trial version. Show less

I recommend this game!

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