Jewel Match Origins 2: Bavarian Palace Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Developer Suricate is among the top best Match 3 developers

PostedJuly 2, 2022

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I was so excited to see a new Match 3 from this developer. Their graphics are outstanding, the game play really fun, sometimes challenging (which is good), and their scenes you earn additions to as you win each round are spectacular.

If you haven't tried their previous Match 3 games before, you are in for a real treat. All are an instant buy for me.

I recommend this game!

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Build A Bavarian Palace For The King!

PostedJuly 2, 2022

HeavenBound7729

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Jewel Match M3 games are the very best. It's been quite a while since the last one so this is a happy day. I own them all and play them frequently. Each one is a different theme with different tiles, not the same old appearance, the beauty is a big part of the attraction for me and the replay value is never-ending.

Building the palace is another big plus, it is extensive and so gorgeous. I ...Show more

Jewel Match M3 games are the very best. It's been quite a while since the last one so this is a happy day. I own them all and play them frequently. Each one is a different theme with different tiles, not the same old appearance, the beauty is a big part of the attraction for me and the replay value is never-ending.

Building the palace is another big plus, it is extensive and so gorgeous. I really enjoyed it. Beauty everywhere, I was not disappointed for a second with this game. If more games were this good, my budget would be in dire straits! I was so anxious to purchase and am thankful for the BOGO holiday sale so I didn't have to wait. Suricate creates wonderful games and today's new release proves that quality can be produced even during these difficult times. The shortage of games, poor quality, inept devs cannot all be blamed on Covid and the Ukraine war. We've had these issues for years and using these as an excuse all the time is wrong. For whatever reason, devs have become lazy, BF is reluctant to introduce new ambitious one's to us and we, the customers, are suffering for it. Thank goodness we have Suricate and a handful of others that we can always rely on for great entertainment.

The graphics and color in "Bavarian Place" are exquisite. The inclusion of cats was a sweet surprise. The boards are big and colorful with the jewels. The tiles are shimmering and produce a pleasant tinkling sound when matched. Coins will appear occasionally which you should collect asap because they will soon disappear. They are added to your mounting stash so don't miss out on them. A treasure chest will hold your jewel earnings but there is a capacity limit and larger chests can be purchased along the way. Anything collected beyond capacity is not retained. There's more than one board for each level.

You can select a board tileset which is a wonderful option. I will certainly be using them all, they are very pretty. There are also a variety of unique cursors and a nice selection of music pieces. Suricate did a fine job of making this game visually appealing and I think most of us appreciate these special touches. The map winds through a garden of sorts and shows your progression including where the extra games are located, such as the Pearl Levels. The game may look complicated at first but it really is not. It is just very busy, but the excellent Tutorial makes it all easy to understand and is always accessible.

The power-ups and unique functions are very helpful and really serve me well if I get stuck. I love watching them in action. Strategy will definitely be useful, especially if not playing in Relaxed Mode. I love extra challenge so strategy is always welcomed. There are Relaxed, Limited Moves and Timed Modes. Although I switch around sometimes, Limited is my favorite. You can tweak your challenge again by choosing from Normal, Advanced or Insane difficulty modes. No chance of becoming bored with so many options to add interest and challenge.

All extras and extra scenes are available after completing the main quest. The bonus games can be played at any time after purchasing with pearls that are obtained in the special pearl levels which are available after a certain number of regular levels are played. Each bonus game is priced from 300-700 pearls. I absolutely love collecting the pearls, it is impossible to get them all, and has some unique features. I love that Spot the Differences has been included, the jigsaws are always fun and not the typical style. There is a Strategy Guide which I had no need to engage but it's nice to have it with an elaborate Match 3 just in case. The game is not saved upon quitting. The demo played beautifully, no glitches. I've never found any tech issues in any of the full games I own.

I absolutely have no complaints with this beautiful game from Suricate. It is rare to have one that I feel is flawless. The demo was great and you get to play the tutorial levels to get a feel for game. Hope you discover as much enjoyment as I did! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Excellent, as always!

PostedJuly 2, 2022

ushie15

fromWashington, DC

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

The sounds, music, and art are impeccable, as always! Suricate knows and plays to its strengths, and those strengths are--when the player wants a beautiful, relaxing, and soothing game, play Suricate games! Love it!

I recommend this game!

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Hooray!

PostedJuly 2, 2022

bluegill1

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a terrific addition to the series. Just enough new stuff to keep an old Jewel Match hand nodding his head in appreciation. As always, the graphics are first rate. There are options for timed, relaxed, and advanced, as well as insane. Advanced is challenging enough for me. The music is pleasant, and the extras such as room decorating, and bonus games add to the enjoyment of the main game. ...Show more

This is a terrific addition to the series. Just enough new stuff to keep an old Jewel Match hand nodding his head in appreciation. As always, the graphics are first rate. There are options for timed, relaxed, and advanced, as well as insane. Advanced is challenging enough for me. The music is pleasant, and the extras such as room decorating, and bonus games add to the enjoyment of the main game. This game has been worth the wait. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Excellent.

PostedJuly 2, 2022

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Current Favorite:

Queen's Garden Sakura Season

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love, Jewel Quest. So excited there is no Mojang! Looking forward to spending a couple of months on this one. Bought right away and am not regretting it.

As always, judge for yourself.

Happy gaming

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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One of the top 3 in Match 3 games

PostedJuly 3, 2022

tjm1938

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You don't even need to play the 60-minute tryout. Just go ahead and buy it Suricate never lets us down. Came up with new twists from the very first level. LOVE this game. It's so much fun I had a hard time stopping playing. The adventure just goes on with new twists and turns at every level.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Jewel Match Origins 2: Barvarian Palace CE (M3: released here 7-2-22)

PostedJuly 7, 2022

kerith90angel

fromThis game is a class act!

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Jewel Match: Twilight

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Based on completed demo only

This is as good as it gets. This developer always tries to make each of their releases just a little different then the last so all of their games have some new thing to look forward to.

Large M3 boards cover your entire PC monitor with crystal clear graphics & crystal clear M3 tiles. This version of JM seems to be all crystalized multi-colored pieces. They move ...Show more

Based on completed demo only

This is as good as it gets. This developer always tries to make each of their releases just a little different then the last so all of their games have some new thing to look forward to.

Large M3 boards cover your entire PC monitor with crystal clear graphics & crystal clear M3 tiles. This version of JM seems to be all crystalized multi-colored pieces. They move slightly within the square and you have the option to shut off the movement with the "static" selection. I did notice if the pieces were moving they appeared even clearer.

I barely made a dent in the demo. This is a long game and a lot for your money; not to mention quality! They don't skimp ever. This M3 actually has ambient sounds of running water if you don't want to listen to the music & game effect sounds.

3 modes: relaxed, move mode & timed
Normal, Advanced, & Insane difficulty

One of my favorite things about this dev is the absolutely outstanding build areas you get to create with your M3 currency. And my other favorite thing is the wallpapers. I get so pumped waiting to see what the next wallpaper will be once it's revealed because they are unlocked with gameplay.

MULTIPLE CASTLES: This game has more than one castle to complete and then you even get to deco. the interior rooms and add moving items to those! Wow. Now THIS is how its done.

IN CASE YOU GET STUCK: I like to fast match in relaxed mode and this game can still get tricky so if you get stuck just hit the next board's arrow & move on to another room because sometimes you will need to do another board in that level first or maybe you will need a special hammer or tool that must be purchased at the in-game store first.

I haven't played a Jewel Match game I don't like. My favorites in this series are the JM Twilight and JM Naturescapes.
I demo'd & bought JM Origins 1 Palais Imperial at the same time as this, as well as JM Aquascapes (wow) and recommend those just as highly.

The only problem I have with this perfect game is that I can't rate it higher than 5 stars.

I wish this dev would take a chance at making a new Ancient Egyptian themed M3 like Cradle of Egypt...I can dream...
This outstanding game is by Suricate Software and the replay value is timeless. Thank you for another excellent job (to everyone that helped create it (as always!) Show less

I recommend this game!

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The Amazing-Castle Specialists

PostedJuly 5, 2022

plat1098

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Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

If you're a Match-3 fan, it's almost impossible not to get into this game. Attractive boards, interesting board elements, challenges beyond the ordinary, and the building--all await you in this lovely game.

You have sliders for sounds, music, ambient fx and brightness, as well as three modes (easy, moves and timed) with three levels of difficulty (Normal, Advanced and Insane).

You also have ...Show more

If you're a Match-3 fan, it's almost impossible not to get into this game. Attractive boards, interesting board elements, challenges beyond the ordinary, and the building--all await you in this lovely game.

You have sliders for sounds, music, ambient fx and brightness, as well as three modes (easy, moves and timed) with three levels of difficulty (Normal, Advanced and Insane).

You also have a Shop where you can get those familiar bonuses, and in the more advanced modes, trust me: you need them.

Quite a departure from the Jewel Match Royale, with more elements taken from the Aquascapes installment. I ain't complaining. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Love these Games

PostedJuly 5, 2022

Bluerose_88

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loads of fun. There just two things I don't care for. The fish nets, not sure on how to do it, but I did get through it, Also the coins appear are so small it's hard to see them. That doesn't take away any stars. Great game.

I recommend this game!

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BEST GAME EVER

PostedJuly 21, 2022

Zeto

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The "Jewel Match" series is the best 3-match game ever created. It is worth every cent you pay. I just wish the game (not the solitaire series) was produced more often. We have to wait a long period of time before the next one is put out there. The design is classic and beautiful. A lot of bang for your buck.

I recommend this game!

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