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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Puzzle Hockey in Apps

Nov 12, 2018

Puzzle Hockey

Games

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Addictive strategy (2 more)

Actual NHL players

More than just match the 3..... there's timing and mini games

Hard to control the shooting (0 more)

After playing for a week, it's quite good.

This game is really good. There's really a nice little bit of strategy. Each player has an icon, and that player powers up when you match those icons, once you have fully powered you can use their ability. You start off with a bunch of basic 1 star players, but each of those players can get stronger if you collect more of them which you get from lockers which you win or just open up as time goes on. I'm a bit anxious to get more 2 star and up players as i seem to have hit a small wall where the teams I'm playing against are obviously stronger than I am. This is where you can pay to get more diamonds and open up more lockers sooner. I'll just be patient personally. I have been playing a lot of it lately though. so it must be good enough for that. I really do like the idea of this game, it takes the match three element up a notch by implementing the match 3 with purpose. I need more pucks to pull off a pass or a shot, I need more gloves to activate my forwards, I need more shield to activate my defense. I also have to face shots if I let the other team into my zone. The flicking action for shooting is tough to control. This is almost a nine for me.... maybe I'll update as I play further into it.

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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Caught by Surprise (Apart From the Crowd, #3) in Books

Jan 2, 2019

This story may very well be my favorite of Jen Turano's to date. Temperance is my favorite wallflower. Her artistic abilities endear her to me in a special way. But beyond that, this story is so full of plot twists you will want to read this in one sitting. (Which is easier to do on audio for me.)

Gilbert Cavendish likes order and organization. He lives by his lists and well thought out plans. So when Temperance Flowerdew comes barreling back into his life, he is shaken to his core. Temperance Flowerdew is just the slightest bit stubborn. Which I, of course, can't relate to in the slightest...*cough*cough*...😏 She has survived so much heartache. By God's grace, she is finding life and purpose again. And oh! What a life it is! Full of color, love, spirit, and confidence.

There were numerous times while reading I was found laughing out loud and then gasping in shock then next minute, it's a wonder my husband doesn't think I'm crazy (well...we won't get into that). Jen Turano is by far one of the most talented authors that I know. To weave humor, romance, subterfuge, and danger so seamlessly is brilliant! Not to mention several twists that will catch you by surprise.

If you are looking for a good story that will give you laughs while giving you a grand adventure, you won't want to miss this book.

I received a complimentary copy of Caught by Surprise from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

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Chris Cronshaw (20 KP) rated Halo 4 in Video Games

Jan 12, 2020

Halo 4

Shooter

7.8

(5 Ratings)

Video Game Rating

Story arc (1 more)

Character development

Ends to abruptly (0 more)

Best campaign

Halo 4 is without the best of the 5 master chief campaigns.
343 studios took the story telling to the next step and brought master chief into this huge universe that had been created.

All the characters within the game new and old serve their purpose in driving the story forward, and with a complete rest at the end of Halo 3, there is no requirement to play any of the other games prior to enjoy the story.

Game play is solid, new enemies can become abit like bullet sponges, and often on the harder difficulties you do not have enough ammo in a clip to bring enemies down, which can disrupt the flow of the game.

Halo 4 Multiplayer, can at times be frustrating. Admit of emphasis has been placed on mods and load outs, which detracts from Halo's forget stave of controlling weapons on map, which can be easily avoided now, since the grange treks you when they will appear and where, meaning no need to learn the makes to the fullest.

With that said, when Multiplayer is played in legendary mode, Halo 4 becomes the strongest Multiplayer gave toe since Halo 2.the introduction of sprint makes matches a good fast pace, and leaves you vulnerable to gun fire since it takes longer to fire your weapon from a sprint position.

With a lack of great makes Halo 4 was never going to be ground breaking Multiplayer, but it is a solid and welcomed addition to the franchise.
Coupled with its amazing campaign Halo 4 is an incredible tithe.