Call of the Ages > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

153 of 171 found this review helpful

Very close to a great game

PostedOctober 23, 2013

ecblisa

fromSacramento, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Spooky Bonus

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I waited for quite a while to write a review for this game, because early reviews often miss a lot in a complex game. That is clearly the case with this game. Just to respond to a few criticisms (with due respect for everyone's opinion):

I have played most or all of this developer's games, and I don't find this game more imitative than is inherently necessary in a match-3 game. I think it ...Show more

I waited for quite a while to write a review for this game, because early reviews often miss a lot in a complex game. That is clearly the case with this game. Just to respond to a few criticisms (with due respect for everyone's opinion):

I have played most or all of this developer's games, and I don't find this game more imitative than is inherently necessary in a match-3 game. I think it provides a very new combination of "move the pieces to the bottom" and obstacles to doing that.

Also, this game is definitely not too easy. The spreading sand is much like the spreading tar in "Heroes of Kalevala" in that it can easily block you from doing anything helpful. Also, once you have played a particular country, challenges will be added to each level. I have not seen those yet, but I have to assume they are harder than just playing the level.

Last, although pop-up hints cannot be turned off in the Options menu, the hints have a "stop giving hints" box. I don't know if that turns off the hints in the score box as well, but they are not spoilers, and one doesn't have to read them.

My only picky criticism of the game so far is this: The first five or so segments each had a country-related set of game pieces and music. Once I got to the Vikings, the Native American theme repeated. I didn't like that.

Otherwise, I consider the game very much an excellent match-3 game with a somewhat inventive story, but not much extra #like buying items or building something visual# going on. I look forward to the challenges I have not met yet. Show less

I recommend this game!

+135points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

69 of 77 found this review helpful

Perfect Match 3 game

PostedOctober 24, 2013

Sweetpee1951

fromPensacola, FL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Everything I want in a match 3 game; voice talking, excellent graphics, a little help and something to achieve. I bought it after playing for 45 minutes. Keep up the good work on the Match 3 games which are my favorite. I play only on untimed mode to relax.

I recommend this game!

+61points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

43 of 49 found this review helpful

WOW!!!

PostedOctober 26, 2013

Zellian

fromCanada

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

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Call of the Ages

(65)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

What a spectacular new release from BFG! One of the best if not THE best match 3 I have ever played. This one has HD graphics, cut scenes, fully voiced characters, achievements/trophies, decent music and great sound effects. The gameplay is very smooth and engaging, which is a must for a match 3. Heck, this one even has somewhat of a story, as it walks players through an admittedly vague and ...Show more

What a spectacular new release from BFG! One of the best if not THE best match 3 I have ever played. This one has HD graphics, cut scenes, fully voiced characters, achievements/trophies, decent music and great sound effects. The gameplay is very smooth and engaging, which is a must for a match 3. Heck, this one even has somewhat of a story, as it walks players through an admittedly vague and generalized telling of historic artifacts. Best use of a game credit I could recommend! Show less

I recommend this game!

+37points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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~ Virtual History Class In A Match 3 Game ~

PostedOctober 23, 2013

Ethereal924

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Spooky Bonus

(129)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

This game was amazing! I was so engrossed in play that I actually jumped when my hour ran out.

After skipping the annoying intro with an unimpressive backstory you are taken to the map. Your journey starts in America. The year is 1795. The movie contains historically interesting facts and you are asked to journey through the next few levels to recover the peace pipe of the First Nations people. ...Show more

This game was amazing! I was so engrossed in play that I actually jumped when my hour ran out.

After skipping the annoying intro with an unimpressive backstory you are taken to the map. Your journey starts in America. The year is 1795. The movie contains historically interesting facts and you are asked to journey through the next few levels to recover the peace pipe of the First Nations people. The background art, artifacts, and sound FX reflect the culture of the current map. Your task is to get the broken pieces of artifact to the bottom of the screen to replace them. Meanwhile, matching > 4 tiles at a time charges a medallion that blows up multiple tiles when activated. Other power-ups are thrown in for good measure and are collected when they reach the bottom of the screen. Your next virtual vacation is Renaissance Italy where you are restoring the Atlas of Claudius Ptolemy to its former glory. I made it to level 13 before my hour ran out. Is that unlucky?

In addition to THAT, you can earn over 40 achievements which are viewed with the Achievements button. You can also opt to review the History movies with the click of another button. If you're not a History buff, there are also options to skip the commentary and movies.

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I recommend this game!

+23points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

17 of 20 found this review helpful

Love this game!

PostedOctober 23, 2013

arithian

fromBaltimore, MD

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

As soon as I saw this was a Playrix game I knew I would like it. It reminds me of 'Around the World in 80 Days'. There are 8 countries with 8 time periods. An artifact for each country has been destroyed and the player must restore the artifact. The play level becomes more difficult as you progress. There are 90 levels. The graphics are good and the music is very nice.There is also some ...Show more

As soon as I saw this was a Playrix game I knew I would like it. It reminds me of 'Around the World in 80 Days'. There are 8 countries with 8 time periods. An artifact for each country has been destroyed and the player must restore the artifact. The play level becomes more difficult as you progress. There are 90 levels. The graphics are good and the music is very nice.There is also some information about the country's time period as an introduction to the level. I learned something new listening to that.
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I recommend this game!

+14points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

12 of 14 found this review helpful

LOVE it!

PostedMarch 23, 2014

arg57

fromLos Angeles

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Great game! I finished it all and now playing for the last three challenges - to gain all stars. Had hours of fun.

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 16 found this review helpful

Call of the Ages

PostedOctober 25, 2013

nanatoo

fromnewton, ma

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Love it -- challenging -- lots of different screens

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 17 found this review helpful

Lots of fun!

PostedJanuary 14, 2014

Belanaparis

fromORLANDO FL

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

A FUN, FAST PACED MATCH 3 GAME, Colours and artifacts are fun and easy to achieve!

I recommend this game!

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 19 found this review helpful

this is the best

PostedOctober 26, 2013

RiaBonus

fromCork Ireland

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This one of the best match 3 game I have played so far "this game is brill" it is fast and furious

+9points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 19 found this review helpful

awesome three match

PostedOctober 23, 2013

mari57fl

fromphiladelphia,pennsilvania

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I like it very much fun easy my granddaughter love all big fish games so do I keep up the good work..

I recommend this game!

+7points

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