In Search Of Treasure: Pirate Stories > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

84 of 92 found this review helpful

Arrrrr Tis A Great Match 3

PostedDecember 16, 2013

pennmom36

fromCan ye find ye buried treasure mates?

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent match 3 game with a shiver me timbers pirate theme! First of all there are 3 modes of difficulty, casual is match at least 3, and then at least 4 and at least 5, this is really cool. The match games themselves can be switched to clicking on a group such as a square of 4, clicking and dragging a chain of tiles, clicking a line of tiles, and of course clicking a match 3 or more. There are ...Show more

Excellent match 3 game with a shiver me timbers pirate theme! First of all there are 3 modes of difficulty, casual is match at least 3, and then at least 4 and at least 5, this is really cool. The match games themselves can be switched to clicking on a group such as a square of 4, clicking and dragging a chain of tiles, clicking a line of tiles, and of course clicking a match 3 or more. There are the usual blocked tiles and tiles with ropes etc and you can earn bonuses to destroy tiles. Some gems will glow and you must make a match with that particular gem. I loved the pirated voice when you switched modes or beat the level and hopefully you will too, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Fun!

PostedDecember 17, 2013

nycj

fromSo. Oregon

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Now this is what I call a genuine Match 3. I don't have to build a town or listen to a story or put together artifacts. All I have to do is match the jewels, whether it's 3, 4, or 5 at a time (depending on your selected level of play).

The only negative thing about the game (and it's a big one) is the music. It's TERRIBLE. And what makes it even worse? It repeats over and over and over ...Show more

Now this is what I call a genuine Match 3. I don't have to build a town or listen to a story or put together artifacts. All I have to do is match the jewels, whether it's 3, 4, or 5 at a time (depending on your selected level of play).

The only negative thing about the game (and it's a big one) is the music. It's TERRIBLE. And what makes it even worse? It repeats over and over and over (obviously, I turned it off).

As far as I can tell, there isn't a timer. You just keep playing until you've cleared the board. I could be wrong, but I'm at Level 24 and haven't run out of time yet. Show less

I recommend this game!

+22points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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match 3 games

PostedFebruary 7, 2015

syl55

frommoncton N.B Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Current Favorite:

Throne of Olympus

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

my kind of game Bring losts more Thank you VIA

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Enjoy the ''Slider" way of Match 3!

PostedDecember 16, 2013

cathiecaffey

fromNY

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Daily Mah Jong

(26)

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This was a different sort of match 3 with various ways to play! The usual Match 3, or challenge yourself with match 4 (or 5) at the minimum, group click of gems, dragging mouse to make matches and new to me, called "Slider" match where you move one row at a time to match up with gems to make matches. First time I've ever saw this in a game! After I purchased this, I did discover that BFG does have ...Show more

This was a different sort of match 3 with various ways to play! The usual Match 3, or challenge yourself with match 4 (or 5) at the minimum, group click of gems, dragging mouse to make matches and new to me, called "Slider" match where you move one row at a time to match up with gems to make matches. First time I've ever saw this in a game! After I purchased this, I did discover that BFG does have one that is all "Slider" match 3 game called Treasures of the Ancient Cavern and its fab! I'm a fan of match 3 so new "Slider" hooked me in on both these! There is relaxed playing so no timer mode. You can also change the mode of game, match 4, slider, etc., any time you are playing. The only negatives was that the gems were boring, very standard kind. I would have liked to see more darker and special jewels more related to the pirate theme. That would have made this game a 5 star. But it has all the unique plays and varieties that makes it a worthwhile Match 3 to get! Show less

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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In Search Of Treasure: Pirate Stories

PostedDecember 16, 2013

andrewhow5

fromHuddersfield

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

I like playing pirate based match em ups but this got on my nerves when the score kept stopping

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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A big disappointment after much play

PostedDecember 18, 2013

ecblisa

fromSacramento, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Match 3, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Mahjong

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

I considered this game pretty good, once I got past the rather boring beginning levels. I much liked the fact that you could collect many powerups and save them for harder levels. But the longer I played, the less I liked the game. Multiple locked spaces that have to be matched as many as 10 times to clear get very boring very fast. Also, the background tiles that have to be broken are often ...Show more

I considered this game pretty good, once I got past the rather boring beginning levels. I much liked the fact that you could collect many powerups and save them for harder levels. But the longer I played, the less I liked the game. Multiple locked spaces that have to be matched as many as 10 times to clear get very boring very fast. Also, the background tiles that have to be broken are often impossible to see (even when using the control key to see the background).

At the most recent level (about 53 or so), I found that one background tile would not clear no matter what I did. I'll have to replay the level.

In addition, while I respect the opinion of people who want no story at all, just game play, just a little bit of story would have kept my attention. After the introduction, there is no story at all. Giving the sameness of the levels, not good for me.

I appreciate the many game modes this game offers, but if the basic game isn't much fun to play, repeat play in other modes is not a desirable feature. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+22points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Not my cup of grog

PostedDecember 17, 2013

tacomataz

fromTacoma,Washington

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Fishdom 3 Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Well this game just did not float my boat. I found that the sounds that are made as you roll over the gems annoying. The music stopped playing after about 3 minutes.
On the good side the graphics are preaty good but for me it just does not make up the gap for me to want to buy this one.

I don't recommend this game.

+10points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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No Pirates No Story

PostedDecember 29, 2013

OregonTeddy

fromBend, Oregon

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

Garden Rescue: Christmas Edition

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

I am bound and determined to finish this game, even tho I'll have to get new glasses when I'm done! The sparkley gems are so bright they hurt my eyes and I was stuck on one level (25) for 32 replays, because when you run out of moves..it's over. There is no storyline and I only heard pirate voices. This is the worst game I've ever bought from Big Fish. I'm usually very happy with their games. I ...Show more

I am bound and determined to finish this game, even tho I'll have to get new glasses when I'm done! The sparkley gems are so bright they hurt my eyes and I was stuck on one level (25) for 32 replays, because when you run out of moves..it's over. There is no storyline and I only heard pirate voices. This is the worst game I've ever bought from Big Fish. I'm usually very happy with their games. I bought it during the demo....didn't seem so bad then! Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Wish I would have liked it more

PostedDecember 16, 2013

TurkeyFur

fromBC Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

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Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I love pirate themed games and was really impressed when I first downloaded the trial. Graphics were gorgeous at the beginning and it was great to have a choice in playing modes, however that's about where it ended. The colors and shapes of the gems sort of all blended together and after a while it was a bit hard on the eyes to find matches. I prefer games with more contrasting tiles. Also had a ...Show more

I love pirate themed games and was really impressed when I first downloaded the trial. Graphics were gorgeous at the beginning and it was great to have a choice in playing modes, however that's about where it ended. The colors and shapes of the gems sort of all blended together and after a while it was a bit hard on the eyes to find matches. I prefer games with more contrasting tiles. Also had a lot of problems with stalling and "freezing" for a few seconds during play, don't know if it's the game or my computer but my computer is less than a year old and runs great otherwise. The custom cursor also was a problem with movement, so I changed to the normal cursor which helped, but the stalling thing didn't quit. When you would make a match over tiles to remove them, it would make a "zapping" sound that made me crazy. Sounded like short electrical outbursts that you would hear on cartoons etc. If I had decided to keep the game I would have definitely turned the sound off which I don't usually do unless it really gets to me.

Otherwise, it's the typical M3 with ropes to break through and tiles to remove and I have found much better games out there. Sorry to have to put a "reject" sign on this one, it's definitely not for me and on the basis of the problems indicated, I cannot recommend. Hopefully other players won't encounter the problems I had, but as usual, always try before you buy. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

+14points

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Bought it and wish I hadn't!!

PostedJanuary 12, 2014

whizzie1

fromGulf Coast, Mississippi

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Heroes from the Past: Joan of Arc

(74)

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

The levels, although boring at first, become hard to the point I give up after "unlocking" gems, over and over, numerous times The flashing gems are annoying as they block the color and shape of the gems next to them. After awhile, you run out of power-ups because so many are needed for certain blocks, and the fun factor is totally lost after that.

I don't recommend this game.

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