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Overall rating

5 / 5

48 of 49 found this review helpful

Play the game before you judge!

PostedJune 6, 2012

D_Shawn

fromSeattle, WA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Experiment

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

After reading some of the reviews here, I was expecting a really bad game. I decided to try the demo myself anyway, and I'm glad I did! I simply don't understand... Were the other reviewers playing the game I just did? Let's take a look at everything in detail...

Visual/Sound Quality:

Simply put, the graphics is beautiful (though others said this too). The backgrounds are very sharp and the two ...Show more

After reading some of the reviews here, I was expecting a really bad game. I decided to try the demo myself anyway, and I'm glad I did! I simply don't understand... Were the other reviewers playing the game I just did? Let's take a look at everything in detail...

Visual/Sound Quality:

Simply put, the graphics is beautiful (though others said this too). The backgrounds are very sharp and the two characters in the game are well drawn. The only minor problem I have with graphics is the colored elements, which are a bit distracting in my opinion.
It's only the second time ever I found a game's music so enjoyable. I stopped playing for a few minutes just to listen to the song playing in the background. It's amazing. 5 out of 5.

Storyline:

I think it is somewhat surprising that a match 3 game has an actual storyline. It is interesting, to say the least. I loved how the pieces were slowly put together. The only problem for me was that I didn't see the story going anywhere during the trial. It definitely has potential though. 4 out of 5.

Fun Factor:

This is where I think the other reviewers are exaggerating. The game plays very well, it is extremely responsive and easy to control. There are also many trophies to get, and the puzzle mode is a nice touch. Overall, it felt like 'Experiment' is multiple games in one, and well worth the money. It's also not boring, like others said. 5 out of 5.

Level of Challenge:

'Experiment' has no difficulty settings, and that's actually a problem as the Timed mode is very rarely a challenge. The game tends to offer way too much time. The difficulty level can be very hard sometimes, but it's not hard often enough for my taste. 3 of 5.

Conclusion:

Based on other reviews, you might think this is a bad game, but that's not the case. Go ahead and give it a chance. Do yourself a favor and don't dismiss it just because it isn't like other match 3 titles out there. Experiment is a good game, and it is worth every penny. I'll buy it on my next payday for sure! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Relaxing Match 3

PostedJune 5, 2012

tsenones

fromNaperville, IL

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is a variety of Match 3 games. You don't play the same type of game all at once but each room rotates though them. It is a nice change of pace. The goal is easy to see as you are trying to unlock doors. The rest of the story line is obscure. The music is a very relaxing piece. It is used in meditation classes.

I recommend this game!

+26points

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5 / 5

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relaxing

PostedJune 6, 2012

lotusdk

fromdenmark

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

lets us turn our brain offline... this game is so good for relaxing, normal I play Hidden Object, games were you have to use your brainskills, so its really nice to "just" let go, with this game..

I Gott the full version after only 10 min play :-).

I recommend this game!

+3points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

6 of 9 found this review helpful

Cool m3

PostedJune 6, 2012

BlueDeath

fromBudapest, Hungary

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Marble Popper

Current Favorite:

Rebuild the History

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great sounds and great graphical. The story is cool and the synchronous made it more alive

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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gor my interest

PostedJune 5, 2012

nomoree

fromel centro, ca

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

i play many games of various type, this one is intresting and a challenge

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4 / 5

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Blocks, Locks, Bombs then what?

PostedJune 5, 2012

TeachumWell

fromSouth FL USA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

All the elements of a good M3 game are here: bright colors, bombs, sinister rocks but the sum is less than its parts. The game play is ok if you play untimed as the demands increase with each level. The story sounds mysterious but isn't solved in the demo time so I can't judge it. The colors are indeed bright, but shades are very similar and this can be frustrating when pressed for time. It's a ...Show more

All the elements of a good M3 game are here: bright colors, bombs, sinister rocks but the sum is less than its parts. The game play is ok if you play untimed as the demands increase with each level. The story sounds mysterious but isn't solved in the demo time so I can't judge it. The colors are indeed bright, but shades are very similar and this can be frustrating when pressed for time. It's a good game that could've been great with a bit more creativity, art and playability. For die-hard M3 fans, give it a try, you may find it relaxing but compared to lots of M3's out there, it just doesn't cutit. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Crisp Graphics Match 3 Game

PostedJune 6, 2012

moonryu

fromBay Area, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is a standard match 3 game.
Though the graphics are crisp and for the most part easy to see, the game grid overlays the back ground which can be distracting.
I like the different varient of match 3, the clear the board and the regular. I like the option to do timer vs relaxed.
Overall a good game.

I recommend this game!

+2points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Very fun match 3 .

PostedJune 5, 2012

punkin_thats_me

fromConway , Ar.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Current Favorite:

Jewel Match 3

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I played this game for 1 hr. and I am going to order it . I like this game very much .

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

23 of 25 found this review helpful

Lackluster

PostedJune 5, 2012

Lainie221

fromUSA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong, Strategy

Current Favorite:

The Fall trilogy

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

My review of this adventure match-3 game is based on the one hour trial.
The graphics for the opening loading screen are gorgeous, with vibrant colors and sharply-rendered objects. On the top-level option menu, there are two language options: English and Magyar. The player may also choose to keep the music and sound on or off. Once the start game button is pressed, more options appear to play in ...Show more

My review of this adventure match-3 game is based on the one hour trial.
The graphics for the opening loading screen are gorgeous, with vibrant colors and sharply-rendered objects. On the top-level option menu, there are two language options: English and Magyar. The player may also choose to keep the music and sound on or off. Once the start game button is pressed, more options appear to play in adventure mode timed or relaxed or play arcade or puzzle (I did not check to learn if arcade and puzzle were available before completing the game or a level).
STORY
The story begins when the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar setting. She is alone in a room when a wild-haired guy (scientist?) addresses her. This guy promises to explain all to Sophie at a later time and urges her to run through a series of tasks (carrying out those tasks are done by the player completing M3 boards and puzzles). I cleared the 3 door screens (which must be clicked on in order from left to right for each M3 level or the game will not progress. I kept “inspecting” the door, trying to get rid of the dialogue to begin the M3 play before accidentally clicking on the leftmost screen which *did* produce the game board), repaired the broken screen, and completed the tasks in one room off the corridor outside the main room. I saw about 6 rooms in that corridor. I don’t know how many more there are in that clinic.
GAMEPLAY
One plays in swap mode. Each task requires several (mostly) non-challenging M3 levels before progressing to the next task. The M3 action became repetitive even after only 52 minutes on relaxed. There is a pattern similar to the following: match several elements, then match fewer random elements, then get one special element from top to bottom of the board, then match only the special elements, then complete a M3 puzzle where you make matches in a certain order, then make matches over the bright tiles. With the rapidity and frequency of hints (yes, even on the puzzles!), I doubt the game would be much of a challenge for most even on timed mode. There appears to be a complete lack of power-ups or true obstacles during the M3 gameplay. There are boulders on the board that can be removed only by making matches near them with bombs, but those bombs proliferate frequently, and the boulders don’t have to be eliminated on most boards. There are some trophies for large matches and for completing story elements, but they weren’t all that impressive.
I’ll most probably purchase this game to support the M3 adventure-designing effort, but unless the story and M3 gameplay picks up, I can only offer lukewarm endorsement for this game. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+21points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Gorgeous but zzzzzzz...

PostedJune 5, 2012

Poodlebear

fromSeattle, WA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Review based on very short play time:

Beautiful graphics and music.

Timed and Relaxed Multiple Modes.

Somewhat obscure objectives.

Tedious Match 3 screens.

No Widescreen support - forced to play in window as off the edges on my 1680x1050 monitor.

I can't really comment on the story because the Match 3 screens I encountered were so boring I couldn't keep myself playing to find out.

I don't recommend this game.

+34points

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