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Overall rating

5 / 5

Fun Match-3 game

PostedJanuary 6, 2025

spijkerslaag

Skill Level:Intermediate

Current Favorite:

Trio: The Great Settlement

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

It's been over 15 years since this game released on Big Fish; despite its age being, well, incredibly aged.

While the game is still good gameplay-wise, it has not held up on the visual department very well, with most characters looking outdated and the graphics quite weird on larger screens, which seems to form a "uncanny" feeling, especially on the Yellow and Brown orbics, who have graphically ...Show more

It's been over 15 years since this game released on Big Fish; despite its age being, well, incredibly aged.

While the game is still good gameplay-wise, it has not held up on the visual department very well, with most characters looking outdated and the graphics quite weird on larger screens, which seems to form a "uncanny" feeling, especially on the Yellow and Brown orbics, who have graphically become very outdated since 2009. The sounds are fine, and aren't too crunched. The story is fine, although the near-constant talking after each level and before each level did not help with smooth gameplay.

The game is rather challenging, though, which is a good thing, although sometimes, the timer gets in your way when a Orbic is stuck somewhere, like under a rope where you cant reach it unless you have a specific shot that's hard to make.

Still, it's one of my favorite childhood games, so it deserves 5 stars to me. Just wish it'd get a fix one day. Show less

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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funny M3G

PostedSeptember 14, 2012

jil1

fromSão Paulo, Brazil

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Very funny game. It is a different M3G. The story is nice and the figures are lovely. I like games that I have to build something like a village in this one. You have two games in one. The challenge to earn money and to build the city. I surely recommend it. The only thing I disliked (a little) is that there are too much dialogues every level, but it doens´t make the game boring.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Surprisingly Fun Little Game!

PostedMay 26, 2014

mrm2006

fromBelton MO

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Bluebeard's Castle

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline:
There was a planet called "orc". On it were the inhabitants called "Orics". Then, night overcame the planet and orics were imprisoned underneath in a dark, dark cave. Your job is to go into that cave and free the Orics and build them houses, etc.

Graphics:
The graphics, while not great, were good. Clear, crisp colors. No problems seeing what you needed - and that was the color of the ...Show more

Storyline:
There was a planet called "orc". On it were the inhabitants called "Orics". Then, night overcame the planet and orics were imprisoned underneath in a dark, dark cave. Your job is to go into that cave and free the Orics and build them houses, etc.

Graphics:
The graphics, while not great, were good. Clear, crisp colors. No problems seeing what you needed - and that was the color of the squares you needed to match.

Sound:
I tend to tune things out. So, I apologize for not having a good grasp on the sounds. I don't believe there was music as much as sound effects. Plips, plops, that sort of thing.

Game Play:
I found this to be an interesting way of playing a match 3 game (M3). There are boxes containing different colored "Orics". At the top of the screen is the "drop box" that drops different colored "Orics" down and you must move it to the left, center or right and let it drop. You win the level by rescuing all the Orics. As you get further into the game, you will have to work around obstacles. For instance, small "hills" and "bumps" that your Oric coming from the drop box will bump and fall into a different direction that the one you wanted. Just keep an eye out and you will do fine. I also came across a wall that you have to destroy by matching 3 colors. If you don't break down the wall AND rescue the Orics you won't pass the level.

One thing I totally did not understand. Is when the conveyor belt on the right entered into the picture and started dropping colored "orics" into the game, why the alarm would sound (indicating you were too close to the "top" and the game would end, and suddenly game over. I had done nothing to jeopardize the game by letting my colored "orics" get too high so this totally confused me.

It is for that reason, being confused, that I would not purchase this game for myself. However, this Glam-ma thought it was a wonderful game. Lots of fun to play and definitely encourages to at least try it. I think you will enjoy it and probably figure out the things I could not. This Glam-ma says go for it.

The review of this game is the unbiased opinion of this Glam-ma, and only this Glam-ma. If you found this review helpful, please click on the "yes" button below. If not, there is also a "no" button. But, seriously? Would you give your Glam-ma a "no"? Just kidding.

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I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Trio: The Great Settlement

PostedJune 14, 2015

torga

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game will keep a person busy, from earning money by getting rid of the Orbics and boxes to buying homes, etc.. Earning the money sometimes is very hard, the game gives a person 3 skips, I had to use one, no way could I do it, and that was on the first level. Different puzzles to get the money, so we don't get bored. This is a different type of game and one that I'm enjoying very much.

I recommend this game!

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3 / 5

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Great idea, could do with a bit more development

PostedOctober 27, 2012

fredandethel

fromDerbyshire, England

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

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Trial of the Gods: Ariadne’s Journey

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The original thing about this game is the physics based element - instead of being fixed the blocks can move each other around a little, for example a pile of blocks can topple over, or a block can slide down the side of an obstacle. So it's a good thing there is an untimed version as you often need to wait and see what the blocks will do before deciding your next move. (Having said that, in some ...Show more

The original thing about this game is the physics based element - instead of being fixed the blocks can move each other around a little, for example a pile of blocks can topple over, or a block can slide down the side of an obstacle. So it's a good thing there is an untimed version as you often need to wait and see what the blocks will do before deciding your next move. (Having said that, in some levels you still need to progress fast enough to prevent a lowering bar blocking things).
I have tried purely physics based games and not got very far, so undoubtedly to making it part of a match 3 game was a great idea, however less chat, clearer instructions, and a genuine lack of time limit would be improvements.
Some choice of what to build and where would have been nice, and although you're told to talk to and move the "Orbs" this seems to work only in a very limited way.
I doubt if thi will every be a favourite game of mine, which is why I bought it on a special offer, but uit's certainly something different to keep having another try at. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Cute...but!

PostedDecember 15, 2012

rochdalelass

fromFL

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Season Match

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Cartoon type characters and colours. I agree with some of the other comments made previously. This is different in concept. Cute but with an irritating story line interrupting play.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Was ok until...

PostedMay 28, 2014

hyprmut

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The slow, intreruptive storyline was manageable and the game play was cool. However, I didn't get half way through the game on untimed mode before I am unable to continue. At all. Stopped, Permanently. Why? I'm just not able and/or willing to deal with clicky-clicky levels of catch-the-bouncing-black-orbs.

I did not get my money's worth out of this game and am extremely disappointed.

I don't recommend this game.

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