Oriental Dreams > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

24 of 25 found this review helpful

IT TOOK A FEW YEARS BUT I DID IT!

PostedDecember 26, 2011

romany09

fromNew Port Richey, FL

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Nice reviews are already written, so I just want to encourage those who are unable to complete the game. Yay! I finished it today! Bought the game when it first came out (a year or more ago?) and have intermittently downloaded, played, uninstalled, downloaded, played...I'm not good at strategy and get very impatient when it seems that there are only two more spaces to move the balls, but this time ...Show more

Nice reviews are already written, so I just want to encourage those who are unable to complete the game. Yay! I finished it today! Bought the game when it first came out (a year or more ago?) and have intermittently downloaded, played, uninstalled, downloaded, played...I'm not good at strategy and get very impatient when it seems that there are only two more spaces to move the balls, but this time I just hung in there and suddenly I was at the last level and then it was over! The music is monotonous but I found my head bobbing along with it so I always kept it on. Despite my problems with strategy, I still found it relaxing in a perverse way! To me, it is a waste when hidden objects are added to a Match 3 game and I don't really like to switch gears, especially with a game that is intense (for my level). I think the great thing about Big Fish is that they hold our games and in a year or so it is always fun to reinstall a game and then discover that it is actually easier than the first time played, or even more fun. So if you were unable to finish this, or any other game, keep trying! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Good take on Match Three

PostedJanuary 12, 2012

Catsnharps

fromOttawa, Canada

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Interesting version of Match Three. If you complete the stated goal for the level within a short time you get a gold goblet. If you take a bit longer, you get a silver one. The neat thing is that you can replay the level if you see that you're taking too much time and won't make the "gold" level. I've played it through three times. Only negative thing is that you can't stop the hints and after the ...Show more

Interesting version of Match Three. If you complete the stated goal for the level within a short time you get a gold goblet. If you take a bit longer, you get a silver one. The neat thing is that you can replay the level if you see that you're taking too much time and won't make the "gold" level. I've played it through three times. Only negative thing is that you can't stop the hints and after the first go round you don't need them any more. If you like Match Three, get this game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A SERIOUSLY ADDICITVE GAME

PostedJanuary 29, 2012

honeyg412

fromUSA

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Skill Level:Expert

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

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Oriental Dreams

(16)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I purchased this game during the 5.00 sale and what a surprising gem it is. The type of Match 3 in this game will make you think and keep you up for hours trying to get the gold cup for each level. It's far from being a short game due to the fact the challenge's of getting all the trophy's and gold cups on each level will prevent you from shutting down the game until you win! This game is ...Show more

I purchased this game during the 5.00 sale and what a surprising gem it is. The type of Match 3 in this game will make you think and keep you up for hours trying to get the gold cup for each level. It's far from being a short game due to the fact the challenge's of getting all the trophy's and gold cups on each level will prevent you from shutting down the game until you win! This game is definately one I'll play over and over again. Just LOVE it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Great Find

PostedAugust 27, 2016

Luvago

fromMelbourne Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Treasures of the Serengeti

(9)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I just looo-ve this game & have to drag myself away to live my life in reality.It is an oriental themed game that has variety as well as match 3, memory, walls to break, & other obstacles for which you can buy & use power ups , but I usually forget them unless getting overwhelmed occasionally by balls/runes I love the speed of being able to match - I have to thank BF for this , as since playing so ...Show more

I just looo-ve this game & have to drag myself away to live my life in reality.It is an oriental themed game that has variety as well as match 3, memory, walls to break, & other obstacles for which you can buy & use power ups , but I usually forget them unless getting overwhelmed occasionally by balls/runes I love the speed of being able to match - I have to thank BF for this , as since playing so many games my 70+ mind has become so agile, observant & speedy!!!
The movements of this game are much the same as Hexus, but not related, which may help anyone who struggles to understand the moves.
The instructions are very clear with each game/level
The graphics & music are lovely, & there is a storyline, part of which is to collect parts of a map to help with the story. I hardly have time to read the story lines when it is a demo, as I don't want to waste time.
I immediately bought this game, (but I will have to be strong & get some work done!!! :-) ) Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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fun match three game

PostedNovember 30, 2011

pattycake05

Skill Level:Beginner

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I love this game, have played it many times and have never grown tired of it like others I have played.

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

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Love this game!!!!

PostedApril 27, 2012

scm8

fromHopewell, Va.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is a GREAT game! I wish Big Fish would make more like this. A lot more!!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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best match3 ever

PostedAugust 9, 2015

Katshell

fromca

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Phantasmat: The Endless Night Collector's Edition

(79)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is a unique match 3 with beautiful graphics. It is not a drop down match three like Atlantis or Spooky Bonus. I wish I could find another match 3 like it.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Gem You'll Want To Play Over And Over!

PostedNovember 3, 2018

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I've had this on my computer for several years and I won't erase it because I've played it at least a dozen times and still love it!

The story line isn't really important...in fact, it's quite confusing. A woman falls asleep and I guess the game is her dream. There are a few ho-hum hidden object games with hard to find items, but hints are available. There are also a few matching card ...Show more

I've had this on my computer for several years and I won't erase it because I've played it at least a dozen times and still love it!

The story line isn't really important...in fact, it's quite confusing. A woman falls asleep and I guess the game is her dream. There are a few ho-hum hidden object games with hard to find items, but hints are available. There are also a few matching card games.

The reason this game is such a winner is that it's a match-3 game unlike you've ever experienced. You match these little balls together, but there's a trick to it and it's often complicated. The games are timed and you win trophies depending on how fast you've completed the round, but your playing time is still unlimited.

Give it a shot...maybe you'll love it as much as I do! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

24 of 25 found this review helpful

Nice variation of Match-3

PostedDecember 28, 2011

BlueStarFish

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Match type: click-and-drag balls from one spot to another so that 3 balls of the same colour touch each other. There must be an open path on the board.

It is timed, in the sense that if you achieve the goal within a certain time, you are rewarded with goblets - Gold or Silver - wich will give more points - and look better on the map, lol.
But you will still be able to finish the level if ...Show more

Match type: click-and-drag balls from one spot to another so that 3 balls of the same colour touch each other. There must be an open path on the board.

It is timed, in the sense that if you achieve the goal within a certain time, you are rewarded with goblets - Gold or Silver - wich will give more points - and look better on the map, lol.
But you will still be able to finish the level if Gold/Silver time runs out.
Finished levels are represented as dots on a map, and you may click on a dot to replay to get a better time.

Smaller see-through balls in a cell show where new balls will appear if your next move doesn't result in a match.
So just moving the balls around without making matches will soon fill up the board making it impossible to move. The challenge becomes finding a balance between waiting to get balls of a desired colour, making matches to remove balls, and placing balls strategically either to block formation of balls or in anticipation of balls.

Points earned go towards coins, which may be used to purchase and upgrade bonuses (powerups).

The levels have different goals which add to a sense of variaition and challenge;
Collect all runes - which are inside sparkly balls of a colour.
Collect tiles - shown with a background colour; then find the matching tiles. Assemble the figure, some Hidden Object levels, collect hidden map - at the end of a chapter of your journey.

Obstacles to matching are Walls that will block balls you need to finish a goal; Protected balls - locked into place and unmovable until un-protected.

Awards/achievements for skillful playing, such as "make 10 successfull matches in a row", or "earn a goblet (i.e Gold or Silver time) on 10 levels"

Screen resolution can be changed in the game, option of custom cursor or not. Also, hints can be turned off, which is nice if you have played before.

There were some things I didn't like;
- The achievements screen would pop up during regular play - that was very jarring and made me lose focus.
- Movement of the balls - you have to click-hold-and drag to move, it would have been better to just click the ball, then click the desired location and the ball would move on its own.
- The hidden object levels! I am not a fan of such, and do not enjoy them in Matching games.

This is a nice matching game with a slightly unusual matching scheme that hooked me by its sheer difference. There is a story to follow for those who want a bit of adventure, and the graphics and backgrounds are wonderfully done.

Other Match-3 games using the same matching premise; for instance Wonderlines - not currently available here, or the Token Path puzzles in Ancient Quest of Saqqarah - the Temple of Bast. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Pretty puzzle game but a little short

PostedDecember 4, 2011

SynthpopAddict

fromHome on Derange

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Marble Popper, Match 3

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Jewel Quest Heritage

(35)

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Pros: nice graphics/gameplay (M3 part), embedded puzzles, untimed but with trophies

Cons: IHOG part uninspired/too easy, game length

Oriental Dreams is part token match M3 (where you move like colored balls together from any part of the playing field to match 3 of them) and part IHOG. The M3 portion has some boards with embedded puzzles, so you're not necessarily just trying to clear the marked ...Show more

Pros: nice graphics/gameplay (M3 part), embedded puzzles, untimed but with trophies

Cons: IHOG part uninspired/too easy, game length

Oriental Dreams is part token match M3 (where you move like colored balls together from any part of the playing field to match 3 of them) and part IHOG. The M3 portion has some boards with embedded puzzles, so you're not necessarily just trying to clear the marked "runes" from the board with your matches, but may have to assemble a smaller puzzle or item within the game board to win. The M3 obstacles are quite original for a well established game genre. There are one-way move tiles, brick walls that require a certain powerup only to remove, and board shapes that require careful planning to solve. The powerups in the game are equally innovative, random chain breakers and a ball color changing pot coming to mind.

The IHOG part of the game, however, does not compare with its M3 counterpart. I don't normally play HOGs due to visual field problems, but managed to breeze through the well lit and not all that detailed HOG scenes here in about a couple of minutes each. If you get stuck, there's a Hint button, but I used it maybe 3-4 times in my first run through the game. The minigames that pop up every so often are also not particularly challenging and have been done before in other games. If I could rate the two parts of the game separately on difficulty, the M3 part would get 4 stars and the IHOG part 2 stars.

The storyline is a bit hokey. There are also not that many levels to go through, so expect to spend maybe 4-5 hours on this game. It is not timed, although a counter keeps track of how long you've spent on a level. If you complete a level under a certain time limit you will win either a silver or gold trophy, but there is no penalty for taking as long as you wish. You can also replay any level you've completed if you want to go back and try for a trophy. An attractive game for relaxing to. Show less

I recommend this game!

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