Mark and Mandi Love Story > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

4 / 5

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A good game, that got a bad rap!

PostedJune 13, 2013

WiccanWoman530

fromLost Wages, NV

Skill Level:Expert

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

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I've passed this game up for years, since it looked bland, is older and got little or poor reviews and none at all on this "buy page". I just decided to trial it and see if it was as bad as eveyone said. After playing for 30 minutes, was surprised that I really liked it and added it to my buy list! But that's me, usually most games people don't like, I do. OK, it's not the latest CE, or a 1+Gig brain frying, walkthrough needed Adventure. What it IS though; Is a easy, relaxing, bright, and fun game! I like to play this level of game, in between a really hard one. Cleanse the ol' game/brain pallete. Or if I just want to veg out, and play something fun. A total guilty pleasure. Maybe some fish are playing it in secret, not admiting to? LOL! Plus the colors are really bright. No dark, dreary, or drab here! Though I love my "dark" games and CEs, if you want something lighter, both in dificulty and color..well.. this is it! With more people asking for them, maybe some have missed this one from the archives?

Mark and Mandi are dating, with the help of cupid. You click play and it spins through dating scenes to see which you'll play. There is also a "special" one in red. *wink* You need to help cupid help Mark and Mandi basically, stay together. Each date finds them having a very typical Male/Female point of view. I normally leave stories out of reviews, but since there are many dates..and no reviews here, I'm really not giving away huge spoilers here. I'll give you 2 examples. Such as; at a Museum, Mandi is enjoying it and all the history, while mark tells her he frankly finds it boring and only enjoyed the T-Rex exhibit, because he had a toy one as a kid. (Ahh OK I get it...Mark's an "A typical "martian" man.) He's not a bad guy.. just a bit dense in the romance department lol. However in fairness.. Mandi, has her own moments too; Complaining about ants, when poor Mark really tries, planning a romantic picnic. (OK so Mandi hails from Venus, got it! lol.)

This are some items to find, when you buy them and the more you do, the more puzzles you unlock. If your a HOG expert, you'll find the puzzles are quite easy (I did use a few hints, though!) and seen them in most HOGs. There are; Jigsaws, Spot the Difference (Another is a twist on that "Find things that are the same".), a match the pictures taken from a bigger one. I haven't finished it, only did 30 min Trial, so there are more I'm sure.

A word of caution, some say this game is for kids. I have to totaly disagree! I don't think it would be a good game for youngsters at all! Two adults having dating "disagreements" (even though its lightly done) may be disturbing for some..especially if they've been through parents seperating/divorce or have a single mom or dad that dates. The dialog and story, IMO, is just too adult.

As I always say "Curiousity killed the cat.. but at least it died satisfied!" lol. I'm sure it will have a happy ending.. but I'm curious enough to see how Mark and Mandi ends, to use a PCC. Then again I have oodles to use and running out of games. Since I found it fun, light and relaxing, I decided I might as well toss this one in my buy pile. I'm glad I finally tried it. I encourage other's to do so, espcially if you want a light, colorful, bright game. Even with the storylines subject matter, it was really poking fun and not the least bit depressing or boring as it's been made out to be.

I recommend this game, or at least try it and see if you like it. It just might surprise you as much as it did me!

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I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Try it! It's a no-brainer

PostedMarch 31, 2016

Ceolasfolly

fromSpokane, WA.

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Ok, so it's for children; and it's real easy; and it has old graphics, ok... I get it. But, sometimes you just want to chill and relax with a fun game. And this is it! I tried the 50 min. trial then bought it. This is a game that you can play for hours & hours, just to relax.

Basically, you start a level and then buy little images like fish or butterfly's and you can buy up to 3 of each. Then ...Show more

Basically, you start a level and then buy little images like fish or butterfly's and you can buy up to 3 of each. Then those little images go into the game play and you get extra points for finding them. In the game play you spin a wheel for a place to visit. You either find things that are different or find things that are the same, in the scene. You build up money to buy things as you go through each level. As you build up money or points you get more things to buy, and find.

You will get a jigsaw in each level (or two) to complete, as well. You also get a chance to put Mark and Mandi into the scene in each level, and they can be part of your "garden".

The games go fast and easy, it's fun to spin the wheel and see which scene you'll get next. Will it be a dinner out? Or, Mandi's closet? Go from level to level with different scenes and build up your secret items to spot (in the find it games) and build up your scores to buy more items.

It's mostly a spot the same (or different) things in some games; or, jigsaw puzzles; or, memorize the pictures on the cards and then match them, in a memory game.

Like I said, it's fast, fun, a no-brainier ... AND I LOVE IT!

Give it a try and see for yourself.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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FAMILY AND CHILDREN GAME

PostedDecember 15, 2015

arnold1049

fromApache Junction, AZ

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Except for the subject of the game, an adult romance, this game is definitely geared towards children or just-beginning players. I quit playing before the demo timed out.

This game's main play is "Find the Difference" puzzles and variations of same (What's the Same) as well as the concentration game of matching two cards that are the same. Even here, the level of the game is very simple, as all cards are face up so there is nothing that you have to remember to make the matches. I had the game set at the hardest mode and I still was bored. I'm also not that crazy about Find the Difference puzzles.

Collecting points during play allows you to purchase items to be added to the scene. Placing all the items in one scene then unlocks the next scene. You can also purchase birds, rabbits and something else that are added to the Find the Difference puzzles for you to find for extra points.

The graphics are cartoonish, again appealing to children. The storyline, however, is not, but the dialogs can be skipped with no penalty.

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I don't recommend this game.

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