Alicia Quatermain: Secrets Of The Lost Treasures

Alicia Quatermain: Secrets Of The Lost Treasures

like many other time management games of its kind, this is what one might call a “grinder”. to make any headway, one needs to keep grinding away at the levels to try getting the best results.

also like many others like it, it’s a pretty simple game. nothing fancy, nothing exciting. the story is fairly simple as well. not dark, nothing scary and pretty routine in the way it’s set up.

the draw has more to do with nostalgia than anything. unless you’re a youngster, you likely have heard of the serial movies (based on novels from 1885) about the great Alan Quatermain. (misspelled in the game actually… it should be two Ls. but that’s just nitpicking on my part.)

Real player with 11.1 hrs in game


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Game Information

“Alicia Quatermain: Secrets of the Lost Treasures” Collector’s Edition is a Strategy game. The game was developed by JetDogs Studio & Whalebox and published by JetDogs Studios.

“Secrets of the Lost Treasures” is the first episode of “Alicia Quatermain.”

Since this is a collector’s edition, it comes with extra features that are not available in its counterpart; the standard edition.

The Game Review

Game Visuals

I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game’s option menu.

Real player with 10.3 hrs in game

Alicia Quatermain: Secrets Of The Lost Treasures on Steam

Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator

Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator


OVERALL RATING 9/10 | MY TAGS: Management/Tycoon/Simulation/

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REVIEW


I loved this game! I really enjoy the gameplay of it, it’s not like a regular tycoon game on a phone or android where you just tap for coins; theres recipes, goals, different coffee shop levels, and the best part is that it’s in alpha stage, once it releases I expect there to be more levels, more recipes, and better 2D placement. The only concern I had was, that on the mall stage it wouldn’t let me progress to the next shop, the progression bar would go up, and the robot you’d click was not there, almost as it wasn’t even there. I spent about 1-2 hours on that shop just to have to restart. Other than that, this game is fun to play if you have nothing to do, or just want a new variety of gaming.

Real player with 34.7 hrs in game


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Think The Sims, but with coffee shops. This is the me-ist game I’ve ever purchased. And yes, it’s riddled with bugs, but that doesn’t warrant bad reviews. (It really doesn’t - I finished this game despite the bugs. There are cheat codes you can use to warp to the otherwise unreachable subsequent levels, and you’ll find ways around the glitches. More on that later.) These bugs are definitely a shame, but I beg you to stick with it, or at least pick it up again when the patch rolls around. It is so worth playing.

Real player with 23.2 hrs in game

Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator on Steam

Out There: Oceans of Time

Out There: Oceans of Time

The successor to the award-winning Out There , Oceans of Time blends roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction for a space survival epic where death is one wrong decision away.

As Commander Nyx, explore a vast galaxy that is different every time you play, as you search for the Archon; a cosmic villain set on dominating the civilisations of the galaxy.

Encounter other strange lifeforms and learn to communicate, trade, and conduct diplomacy as you build a coalition of allies in your mission to find the Archon.

Recruit new members from the alien races you cross paths with, and build a team capable of traversing the cosmos. Manage your crew, your ship and its systems; the mission’s success is down to your decisions as Commander.

Experience a deep, branching narrative written by FibreTigre, dialogue by Christos Gage (Daredevil (Netflix, 2015), Spider-Man (Insomniac, Sony, 2018)) and beautiful interactive cutscenes illustrated by renowned artist Benjamin Carré (Transformers: Age of Extinction, Alone in the Dark).

Out There: Oceans of Time is developed by Mi-Clos Studio, the creators of Out There and Sigma Theory.

FEATURES

Navigate an expansive cosmos that is different every time you play.

Explore unexplored terrain and collect resources for your ship, and the next leg of your journey.

Recruit from a diverse range of Alien lifeforms, and build a team capable of surviving the furthest reaches of the cosmos.

An epic space-saga penned by FibreTigre, with dialogue from Christos Gage.


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Out There: Oceans of Time on Steam

12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power

12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power

Game Information

“12 Labours of Hercules: Girl Power” is a Strategy game. The game was developed by JetDogs Studios & Zoomout Games and published by JetDogs Studios.

“Girl Power” is the third episode of “12 Labours of Hercules.” Previous episodes: “12 Labours of Hercules” and “The Cretan Bull.”

The Game Review

Game Visuals

I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game’s option menu.

Game Audio

I want to mention that audio for the game is well done. Even though the audio is somewhat simplistic and repetitive. The audio can be adjusted in the game’s option menu as well.

Real player with 36.3 hrs in game

The following review applies to all games from the “12 Labours of Hercules” series. Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.

The “12 Labours of Hercules” series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects and soundtrack. Even though they are casual games, they offer some challenge if played in difficult mode. The achievements are relatively easy to get - by the time you finish the game, you’ll probably have gotten them all, or at least have just a couple to complete.

Real player with 30.9 hrs in game

12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power on Steam

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)

A set of four equally nice, neatly made (in every aspect) time managers. Slightly diversified (with new game play features, bonuses and surprises) to make each game a bit different, while keeping enough in common with the previouse one(s), which shortens waste of time and nerve on mastering the next game, that’s valuable. Repetative, yet it feels all right here, can’t remember myself being driven into bore even once. I beat all four games 100% on expert difficulty and still wouldn’t mind to see the fifth. Taken into account the fact that games like these are not my idea of fun (or they weren’t at least))) - what better recommendation could i give to a game. If you are looking for a highly involving and entertaining, not all that hard yet challenging enough game - check this one. Probably you will be pleased even beyond your expectations.

Real player with 60.6 hrs in game

The following review applies to all games from the “12 Labours of Hercules” series. Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.

The “12 Labours of Hercules” series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects and soundtrack. Even though they are casual games, they offer some challenge if played in difficult mode. The achievements are relatively easy to get - by the time you finish the game, you’ll probably have gotten them all, or at least have just a couple to complete.

Real player with 45.7 hrs in game

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition) on Steam

Alicia Quatermain 3: The Mystery of the Flaming Gold

Alicia Quatermain 3: The Mystery of the Flaming Gold

I think I left my game running I don’t actually have that much time in this game. I love time management games and this one was nice to play.

Real player with 132.2 hrs in game

A relaxing game, with a very very small story and some not that interesting levels.

Real player with 67.1 hrs in game

Alicia Quatermain 3: The Mystery of the Flaming Gold on Steam

12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)

12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)

The following review applies to all games from the “12 Labours of Hercules” series. Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.

The “12 Labours of Hercules” series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects and soundtrack. Even though they are casual games, they offer some challenge if played in difficult mode. The achievements are relatively easy to get - by the time you finish the game, you’ll probably have gotten them all, or at least have just a couple to complete.

Real player with 46.9 hrs in game

I really wish Steam would add more than just the thumbs up and thumbs down. How about a ‘up yours’ rating, ‘you can kiss my’ rating and a ‘meh shrugged shoulders’ rating. This game falls more to the meh side of things. While I have followed the previous four instalments of the 12 labours of Hercules, I’m now left with disillusionment where they are going with all this. This fifth game adds nothing new whatsoever and just feels like a stepdown dlc in comparison to the fourth masterpiece. For one thing the story to this one is that there are zombie children and Hercules has to juggle fruit in front of them to snap them out of it. SERIOUSLY? What the HELL does this have to do with Hercules and the 12 labours? Completely lost me now. Change the name to suit. How about ‘The 12 drug induced illusions of Hercules’. That would make much more sense.

Real player with 33.0 hrs in game

12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) on Steam

Calmed by the Dark Leviathan

Calmed by the Dark Leviathan

The world is way bigger than it needs to be.

Content is locked behind arbitrary electricity walls that you generate over time.

The writing is janky and weird.

While driving around, the sprites stutter and jitter.

Someone spent a lot of time on this but it needs to go back into the ideas pile.

https://youtu.be/tSUi_BaG_tg

Real player with 0.3 hrs in game

Calmed by the Dark Leviathan on Steam

Maggie’s Movies - Second Shot

Maggie’s Movies - Second Shot

Life in Hollywood isn’t easy

Become a movie director and help Maggie survive her second shot at fame, as she directs her first feature-length drama.

Your favorite director is back in the time management game Maggie’s Movies – Second Shot! After the box office success of her indie movie, Maggie is going big, now directing a feature film, Immense Darkness.

As the production starts, Maggie fully understands that in Hollywood, you’re only as good as your last movie, and her failure could drown her benefactor’s production company. When she calls for the help of a famous but troublesome director, she didn’t expect the problems it would cause. To make matters worse, her father is busy taking photographs in the most dangerous, war-torn areas of the world. Can Maggie juggle everything that’s going on and reconnect with her father, while battling her own demons?

Help Maggie direct the movie!

Direct actors, assist the crew, keep an eye on every detail on the set, and make an award-winning movie!

Key Features:

  • Learn the ins-and-outs of making a blockbuster movie

  • Put your time management skills to the test

  • Discover gorgeous tropical locations

  • Hold the crew together and finish the movie

  • Master 60 story levels and an extra 18 challenge levels

  • Upgrade the movie sets with new equipment

  • 7 movie-themed mini games will make you feel like you’re directing a movie!

  • Fall in love with a dramatic story, both on and off set

With your help, she might make it!

Maggie's Movies - Second Shot on Steam

Magic Potion Destroyer

Magic Potion Destroyer

If you’re the kinda guy who one day dreams of having a fully automated army of robot slaves to do your every bidding, then this is the game for you. Also math. Cause math=fun, right?

Alt review: it’s a clicker without the clicking, and a much better story, graphics, and music than it’s predecessor.. Also way more challenging, cause some of the higher difficulties include the possibility of losing. The hardest difficulty? You can’t replay levels/grind, and if you die, you have to start from scratch.

Real player with 131.3 hrs in game

Strangely compelling semi-idle game with great music.

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Real player with 29.8 hrs in game

Magic Potion Destroyer on Steam