Crop Busters > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Hard to go wrong with this game

PostedNovember 13, 2011

sereneorchid

fromOhio, USA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

A top-of-the-line match 3 game, with stunning graphics and animations. In many match 3 games, the matching icons are flat looking. These icons are nicely-sized, three-dimensional, brightly-colored, and animated. The screenshots simply don't do it justice.

Too often in match 3 games, you get the same icons game after game. But in Crop Busters, as you buy fantasy buildings for your farm, like a ...Show more

A top-of-the-line match 3 game, with stunning graphics and animations. In many match 3 games, the matching icons are flat looking. These icons are nicely-sized, three-dimensional, brightly-colored, and animated. The screenshots simply don't do it justice.

Too often in match 3 games, you get the same icons game after game. But in Crop Busters, as you buy fantasy buildings for your farm, like a sweets factory, related icons (a piece of candy) are added to the matching games, which keeps the play fresh and interesting.

Each level is different, adding chained tiles and altering the shape of the game board in unique patterns. And sometimes those patterns can be tricky to finish. But each level offers one of four animated "helpers" (earned as you play along) to bail you out of a jam. They include a bear that pulls nine tiles off the board, a hen that pecks away and breaks a stuck tile, a bee that causes the tiles to fly around like a swarm of bees and resettle on the board, and a farm cat that removes all of the fish icons off the board. The helpers refill during the game and can be used more than once.

Game levels also include mini-challenges, such as dropping farm trucks off the board, which you then fill with the requested products. Add in bombs, lighting bolts, and other special effects, and the game is simply a lot of fun: challenging, but not frustratingly hard.

Crop Busters is a great game to relax with. Perfect for all ages. Kids especially will appreciate the graphic appeal and special effects. Let the grandparents play, too. It's a great game to introduce them to using a mouse, and this is exactly the kind of activity recommended to help with retaining memory.

My only negative comment about the game is that there is no customization in designing the farm: you have to add all of the buildings, and they only come in one architectural style, so it's a little ho-hum on replay. But that's just a minor quibble, and the match 3 part of the game is just as good the second time through. Show less

I recommend this game!

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PostedDecember 13, 2011

kathiebee

fromSydney Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Crop Busters

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Definitely the best Match 3 ever. 3D type graphics are superb. I loved Farmscapes, but this one outdoes it no end. NON-boring. Varieties of items in the match 3 section of game as you progress add to the interest. I agree that it would be nice to be able to have a choice of buildings, as in Farmscapes, but this does not diminish the enjoyabitity of the game. Top marks for this one.

I recommend this game!

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IT IS FUN FOR SOME...

PostedMarch 27, 2013

darlinbarb

fromTucson, AZ

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It goes as fast as you want. I made it through level 21 during the hour, which means 79 more to go. There is no time limit, and for the young or just those that want to relax and enjoy this is for you. It is colorful and cute, and you can buy what you want which goes to the board you are playing. It is a complete match three...

I will not be buying it, even at this good price, for I like a little ...Show more

It goes as fast as you want. I made it through level 21 during the hour, which means 79 more to go. There is no time limit, and for the young or just those that want to relax and enjoy this is for you. It is colorful and cute, and you can buy what you want which goes to the board you are playing. It is a complete match three...

I will not be buying it, even at this good price, for I like a little more of a challenge. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Save This On Your Computer...You'll Want To Play Again!

PostedNovember 6, 2018

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game is several years old, but still stands as one of the best match-3 games out there!

The graphics are great for an older game. You match up food items that eventually go on trucks and off to the market. You have to unlock certain parts of the board and there are helpers you can collect along the way. There is also a room full of trophies you can win for achievements and the money you ...Show more

This game is several years old, but still stands as one of the best match-3 games out there!

The graphics are great for an older game. You match up food items that eventually go on trucks and off to the market. You have to unlock certain parts of the board and there are helpers you can collect along the way. There is also a room full of trophies you can win for achievements and the money you earn goes toward improving your farm.

I believe this game goes to over 100 levels, but I generally just play until I've earned enough money to completely renovate my farm. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Love Love Love this game

PostedMay 31, 2013

mrm2006

fromBelton MO

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Island Tribe 4

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

What a cute relaxing M3 game. You basically start off with a farm with nothing on it - then M3 farm items for which you earn coins. You also earn money when you drop the little produce truck off the bottom of the M3 screen and fill it up with the items it tells you to. With the money you've now earned you purchase crops, farm animals, bakery, even a day off. The storyline is simple - build your ...Show more

What a cute relaxing M3 game. You basically start off with a farm with nothing on it - then M3 farm items for which you earn coins. You also earn money when you drop the little produce truck off the bottom of the M3 screen and fill it up with the items it tells you to. With the money you've now earned you purchase crops, farm animals, bakery, even a day off. The storyline is simple - build your farm, the scenery is bright, the music fine - I kind of tune it out but the sound quality of it was ok. I was ARGH when the free trial ended so this is on my top 5 list to get. Glam-ma says you absolutely have to try this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Most Charming Match 3 Ever!

PostedJuly 20, 2013

fair_cher

fromMidwest

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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The Adventures of Mary Ann: Lucky Pirates

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Love this game. The play is fun and interesting, even as the boards get more complex., with more things to do, like drop trucks or gold to the bottom of the board. The trucks then have to collect certain amounts of tokens, and then, with a merry honk, they drive off the board. The animal sounds are so realistic that my dog barked back. Clicking on animals or businesses gives the sounds, even in ...Show more

Love this game. The play is fun and interesting, even as the boards get more complex., with more things to do, like drop trucks or gold to the bottom of the board. The trucks then have to collect certain amounts of tokens, and then, with a merry honk, they drive off the board. The animal sounds are so realistic that my dog barked back. Clicking on animals or businesses gives the sounds, even in the loading of the game where corn drops into the trough, along with baby chicks. I especially enjoyed the bubbly but soothing music. All boards play well, not timed and give a sense of accomplishment. No frustrating pieces in corners or playing forever to get some super power-up to clear the board. The power-ups are really fun, especially the bear, who drags smeared honey off the board, along with tokens underneath him. This one is just loads of fun. There are no choices on what you buy, except for your dog, but I don't mind because it just plays so very well. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Let me look, what's the rush?

PostedApril 17, 2014

lloydse

fromUS Northeast

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Love this easy, charming little Match 3 on all counts but one ... there are charming sweet scenes behind and between levels but players are (rudely) shunted away from them immediately upon completion of a level. What's the rush? I'd prefer to enjoy those visuals for a few moments, and have the option to click "continue" when I'm ready without the results panel blocking the scene. That criticism ...Show more

Love this easy, charming little Match 3 on all counts but one ... there are charming sweet scenes behind and between levels but players are (rudely) shunted away from them immediately upon completion of a level. What's the rush? I'd prefer to enjoy those visuals for a few moments, and have the option to click "continue" when I'm ready without the results panel blocking the scene. That criticism aside, I still love this beauty. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A fun and "relaxing" M3 game

PostedMarch 24, 2019

Eveoflove

fromthe world of imagination

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Review based on the completed game.

First of all, there is NO timer. That's a good thing for me as I play those games to relax... 10 to 30 minutes at a time.

There are 100 levels, but you can keep on playing new levels afterwards; I liked how level 100 spells "END" on the board.

It has many concept similarities with "Farmscapes" as you own a farm and you buy upgrades with the coins you ...Show more

Review based on the completed game.

First of all, there is NO timer. That's a good thing for me as I play those games to relax... 10 to 30 minutes at a time.

There are 100 levels, but you can keep on playing new levels afterwards; I liked how level 100 spells "END" on the board.

It has many concept similarities with "Farmscapes" as you own a farm and you buy upgrades with the coins you earn while playing levels. I was done upgrading the farm after completing level 80, and that's without stretching gameplay on levels simply to earn coins... You will keep earning coins after upgrading the farm to end up winning the "save 50,000 coins" award. There's no story development besides improving the "farm". I found the graphics of the tiles EXCELLENT and easy to differentiate. The boards don't have nooks and crannies to make gameplay very difficult, but they're not always simply rectangular either. The music is light, the sound effects logical (like chopping wood) and the visual effects are NOT flashy.

Each board fits on a single screen, but some have a "locks" which require that a match be made next to them in order to unveil more of the board. It is possible that the unveiled portion has 1 or more locks, so a strategy tip is to open the locks as early as possible to help "simplify" the board.

Gameplay is simple and well explained in the first few levels; you have 4 boosters to help you, but you only get 1 of them on a given level: the types of tile needed to refill the other boosters are absent from that particular board. You might need to "drop" gold bars or a supply truck (which you'll need to fill its quota) on many of the levels. But there's no time pressure!

I think the game is fantastic either for people that are new to the M3 genre and would like to have fun while learning it (some strategy is required; it NOT a clickfest), or for people that want to relax while playing a game.

Try the game for 4 or 5 levels; despite not gaining access to each power-up, you'll get a good sense of what lies ahead.

The mechanics are great (you can still play while tiles are cascading), but there is 1 caveat: if you swap a tile with a "bomb" (created by a Match 4) or a "lightning" (created by making a match 5 in a row, an "L" or a "T"), your tile won't count towards achieving a match... so don't "waste" a good tile!

Just like "Farmscapes" and "Ballville", I will be replaying this, especially since I had no issue whatsoever while using Windows 10.

A solid 5-star score, DEFINITELY recommended to those looking for a relaxing experience! Show less

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Fun Factor

PostedJuly 17, 2012

Mist12

fromAustralia

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Old Clockmaker's Riddle

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Lots of fun, great visuals and I like that the tokens change as the farm does. Enjoyable and relaxing, not overly challenging so good for a complete switch off, which is exactly what I like when I want to relax.

I recommend this game!

+12points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Really Cute Game!!

PostedJanuary 15, 2013

toddalan1

fromIndianapolis, Indiana

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

I think this game was offered as a daily deal or a bonus game. In my opinion, it was worth it. A cool match 3 game with sharp, but cartoon like graphics.This would make an ideal game for the family. The different match 3 screens keep it interesting as you build a farm from scratch. This is very low stress and a game that brings comfort....

I recommend this game!

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