The Golden Path of Plumeboom > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

18 of 20 found this review helpful

Fun

PostedFebruary 29, 2012

LunaKate

fromLas Vegas, NV

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is a simple and fun game for wasting a bit of time. The boards are quick and make it easy to get addicted. I never take this one off my computer.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Has Become One of My Favorites

PostedJanuary 22, 2015

ntexas99

fromSan Antonio, TX

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I've seen many negative reviews on this one, but from my viewpoint, it offers excellent and relaxing play, and becomes more challenging as you move through each level. Top notch. Very colorful and sparkly, with falling jewels that you can catch with your pointer on multi-match plays. Can't comment on the music, as I had it turned down, but sound effects are energetic and fun.

The premise is a ...Show more

I've seen many negative reviews on this one, but from my viewpoint, it offers excellent and relaxing play, and becomes more challenging as you move through each level. Top notch. Very colorful and sparkly, with falling jewels that you can catch with your pointer on multi-match plays. Can't comment on the music, as I had it turned down, but sound effects are energetic and fun.

The premise is a magnetized central hub, with lots of colorful bouncy orbs clustered around the middle hub. Your job is to shoot various colorful bouncy balls towards the mass of colorful bouncy balls in the center, matching three or more to make them disappear. Hit groups of four or more, and falling jewels will appear, shooting upward, which you then catch for more points.

To keep things interesting, the central magnetized hub changes shape from level to level. Sometimes circular, or triangular, or fork shaped, or shaped like a fish hook or trident, or any number of a variety of shapes. The only way to advance is to use shots that you bounce off the edges of the screen - think in terms of billiards, where bank shots are frequently used. You can also earn special power-up shots by hitting diamond-colored crystals, which provide various versions of power-ups, such as demagnitizing the central hub, or exploding a large area of bouncy balls all at once, or turning adjacent bouncy balls all to the same color.

I agree with the reviewers that say it is repetitive, but I would call it mesmerizing and captivating, versus just plain repetitive. Very relaxing and addictive, and I disagree that it is geared towards children, although children would likely find it interesting and fun. I'm a great-granny, and this game has a permanent place on my desktop, for many reasons. The colorful shapes, the fun sound effects, the short-term commitment because you can play for a few minutes or a few hours, depending on your mood, and most especially, because it offers just enough challenge to keep it interesting, without it becoming impossible to play.

There is no story line at all, and I'm okay with that. I rarely pay attention to story lines anyway. Also, the points you accumulate have no real value, other than to allow you to advance to the next level, and then the next, or to allow you to try to beat your own score at the end of the game. It is also timed, but you'll likely find that you don't even know there is a time limit at all, because the game play allows plenty of time to complete each level. I did run out of time on some of the later levels - there are 99 levels in all - but after a bit of adjusting, I eventually managed to complete all the levels fairly easily. I've been through the entire game multiple times, and still find it addicting and fun.

I recommend you test it out on the free trial, and decide for yourself. For me, it's a surefire winner, and one that has earned one of my top recommendations. Other games sometimes require too much of a time commitment, but this game allows for as little or as much time as you prefer. Totally up to you, and still fun.

If you like this game, you would probably also like Fishdom Frosty Splash, Bejeweled Deluxe, Butterfly Escape, Deep Blue Sea 2, Dynomite Deluxe, or Peggle Nights. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A Total Relaxer

PostedSeptember 19, 2013

Pattijo4u

fromTupelo,Mississippi

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really enjoyed the easy pace and larger size game pieces , easier on the eyes .. they have it set up really cool and neat looking .. just sit back and enjoy , diamonds and jewel's will fall when you made a good hit shooting at least 3 balls of the same color , it is really pretty cool ..
It is like other games , though different at the same time ..

If you want a rough shooting game , this will ...Show more

I really enjoyed the easy pace and larger size game pieces , easier on the eyes .. they have it set up really cool and neat looking .. just sit back and enjoy , diamonds and jewel's will fall when you made a good hit shooting at least 3 balls of the same color , it is really pretty cool ..
It is like other games , though different at the same time ..

If you want a rough shooting game , this will not work and if you just want to kick back and relax while keeping your mind going at a much smaller pace , then this is for you ..

Rated from 1 - 10 ... I would give it a 7 1/2 ..

Always play before you buy , I'm older and enjoy the slower pace and kids are sure to enjoy this game as well Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Got hooked on this

PostedJuly 14, 2015

hawkpaul

fromRegina, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Current Favorite:

Laruaville

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I've just finished this game and love it. It can get frustrating towards the end but that's a challenge to beat. Very simple to play and easy to suddenly find you've been at it for two hours.
Well worth a look.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

The Golden Path of Plumeboom

PostedJune 30, 2016

andrewhow53

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Another great game in the series to play and I have played something similar before

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A Gentle Marble Popper Type of Game

PostedMarch 31, 2012

Kikimine

fromBoerne, Texas

Skill Level:Beginner

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

Current Favorite:

4 Elements II

(156)

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

That's what came to my mind. A very gentle, flowing sort of game. Very easy to play, being able to go through the levels while not fast clicking at all. I went through 4 levels in an hour. There are 12 games to a level. I think there are 12 levels. It's like a previous reviewer said "if you just want to totally relax, having a few or so minutes to just sit and let the mind go with the flow" this ...Show more

That's what came to my mind. A very gentle, flowing sort of game. Very easy to play, being able to go through the levels while not fast clicking at all. I went through 4 levels in an hour. There are 12 games to a level. I think there are 12 levels. It's like a previous reviewer said "if you just want to totally relax, having a few or so minutes to just sit and let the mind go with the flow" this will certainly do it. I found myself nodding off because it was so relaxing and flowey (if that's even a word) LOL. I don't know about the music as I had the sound off but it was visually pretty. I will buy this so I hope you will try it at least and Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Probably more for the kids!

PostedFebruary 7, 2012

crypsynight

fromWestern Australia

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

A simple marble popper game where rather than having the balls moving in lines, they are attracted to a 'central magnet', so become a balloon shape in the centre of the playing area.
The game itself was very easy to play. Almost no challenge whatsoever, but was still fun to play if you had "5 mins to kill" and wanted to do something that didn't involve much thought.
I suspect the game itself was ...Show more

A simple marble popper game where rather than having the balls moving in lines, they are attracted to a 'central magnet', so become a balloon shape in the centre of the playing area.
The game itself was very easy to play. Almost no challenge whatsoever, but was still fun to play if you had "5 mins to kill" and wanted to do something that didn't involve much thought.
I suspect the game itself was probably designed with the kiddies in mind, rather than adults. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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OK but not great

PostedMarch 18, 2013

Redbird616

fromSW Lower Michigan

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

Plants vs Zombies

(329)

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

I loved 'Plumebloom the First Chapter' and have played it many, many times. So when I tried this one I thought it would get better as the game went on. I was dissapointed - it's the same thing over and over. It is a good game if you have only limited time but if you compare it to the first one it is very lacking. If you really like the First Chapter, save your money because this one is nothing ...Show more

I loved 'Plumebloom the First Chapter' and have played it many, many times. So when I tried this one I thought it would get better as the game went on. I was dissapointed - it's the same thing over and over. It is a good game if you have only limited time but if you compare it to the first one it is very lacking. If you really like the First Chapter, save your money because this one is nothing like it. My grandaughter might like it but I'm sure she would get bored with it in short time too. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Pleasing to the eye

PostedNovember 22, 2012

NaughtyPenguin

fromSun City, AZ

Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

7 Wonders: Ancient Alien Makeover

(50)

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

My reaction to this game keeps changing. During the free play I kept getting interrupted so it took me three sessions to use up my hour. I loved the bright colors and bursting bubbles that spun around the center so I bought it. And it was fun...in 20-30 minute chunks, after which it became tedious. I was determined to finish it so I did. There's no scoring of rounds, no mini-games to break up the ...Show more

My reaction to this game keeps changing. During the free play I kept getting interrupted so it took me three sessions to use up my hour. I loved the bright colors and bursting bubbles that spun around the center so I bought it. And it was fun...in 20-30 minute chunks, after which it became tedious. I was determined to finish it so I did. There's no scoring of rounds, no mini-games to break up the monotony, and the screens change so little when you get to a new level that, unless you look at which level and set you're on, you really can't tell you've made any progress. You can't play 'beat your last score' because the only score kept is the final one which requires you to play 99 rounds. I was thoroughly disgusted with my choice. BUT, I find myself going back to this game when I have a short time to play and just want something simple that's pleasing to the eye. I play a level or two and then I might go back a week later and play the next level. It is relaxing yet not totally mindless. It's not a great game, but it's not all bad either. I suggest playing the entire demo in one sitting and see what you think. I hope the developers come up with something more challenging because the plumebloom characters are bright and appealing. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Ok but easy

PostedMarch 15, 2012

Linca1

fromNorway

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I had hoped it was more to it than it was. If you are looking for a challenge, you will not get it in this game. I kinda regret using a gameclub credit.
Visuals is ok, but the music was annoying. I also had some lagging issues, which is rare.

I recommend this game!

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