tadame's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Sneaky Bay Day 3]

Game play is easier than previous episodes. At least, I only had to find one pearl to satisfy a merchant and a bird for a girl with crazy hair. Building a fire, refilling the water bottle, and calling mom have become a routine for Sneaky boy. Yet, there's a lack of excitement on this island. I reckon Sneaky boy and Grandpa should find something to entertain themselves, not just work every day.

@M-Class, that word simply came out of my mind and it happened to work. I didn't find a clue at the payphone.

[Escape From Misty Cave]

Game play seemed okay, I liked the two picture assemble puzzles. After gathering four green gems, a torch, and a hammer, I had no idea where to use them. Thanks to the walk through.

[Ulysses Journey: Odyssey]

A cool story to read although there're many characters that I'd not be able to recall all of their names.

Game play was okay, but there's not much to do other than clicking on a few objects whenever the game prompted us. The rope inside a cave was noticeable, but the clickable area was slightly beyond it. Sometimes, the game lagged and didn't proceed right away after I clicked the arrow sign.

Graphics are cute.

[Escape From Mystic Graveyard]

Both the song track and the graphics are fine. However, the occasional "magical" sound effect is confusing. From my previous game experience, it's usually played after one had found something, not randomly.

Game play is ridiculously hard. First, I didn't get a clear clue from the door to solve the gravestone colour puzzle, even after watching the walk through. Second, many objects are numbered. I had no idea how many of them I needed to collect except eight bones. Third, I didn't know what to do with a pot and where to set a fire. Last but not the least, there's no system to keep track of one's progress in the game. That means the number of clickable spots are infinite. Although I had read the walk through provided, it didn't help much. Thanks to a YouTube video made by a gamer.

[Ancient Cave Mysteries]

A short and logical escape game with decent graphics. I like the use of various tools for getting new objects. Keep up the good work!

[Desolation: The Beginning]

It's nice to have a prologue at the beginning. However, I didn't understand why the guy had to visit an abandoned asylum to find out the mysterious loss of his father unless his dad had a history or some kind of relationship with the abandoned asylum.

Game play was just okay. It took me quite some time before I found a hanger and a shovel. Thanks to the walk through, I coulnd't spot a hammer on the ground next to a white door. Also, I have to say the anagram is rather difficult for someone like me who doesn't know a lot of vocabulary. I used the anagram solver to crack it. Then, the green-red lock wasn't a straightforward puzzle. I didn't know @Selfdefiant's logic in swapping the numbers.

Graphics are fine. The song is getting old.

[Economics Island]

I was happy to have escaped this island. I think the author has illustrated the opportunity cost and smart trade concepts in a simple and easily understood way.

Game play is rather long. I'd prefer the text to come out at once rather than having to press "Enter" or "X". Also, the game kept me wait a bit before I could click on the options (i.e., gather wood or coconut or trade with a gorilla).

[Sneaky Bay Day 2]

When I met Grandpa, I was like, "Oh, no, he's gonna ask me to do many things for him.". I was glad that he built a bunk bed although sleeping on a hammock was equally fine.

I think it starts to get a bit repetitive to trade with that man and call mom every day. This child would be excited to see snakes!

Thanks to the walk through, I couldn't find a starfish that was covered by the wave.

[Sneaky Bay]

What a brave child who travelled solo to the Sneaky Bay. Fortunately, uncle Phil was there. The island was bigger than I thought. There were plenty of spots to dive.

Puzzles are easy to solve with sufficient clues provided. There was a chest buried underneath the water, I wonder how to pull it up and open it.

Music is lively. But, I don't like the sound effect the guy made every time I gave him a clam. (Was he moaning ? *just kidding*)

[Crazy Escape from Rabbit]

Music is warm and lovely. It's cute to feed a rabbit. Although game play was short, I enjoyed it. :D