7 Wonders of the Ancient World
- February 18, 2014
- Mumbo Jumbo
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"7 Wonders of the Ancient World" is a family-friendly puzzle game that takes players on a journey to explore the ancient wonders of the world. The objective is to solve puzzles and collect resources to build and restore the seven wonders, while learning about their historical significance. With various game modes, including solo and multiplayer, it offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.
PC
Windows
Nintendo Ds
PlayStation
Playstation 2
PSP
Reviews
- A nostalgic match-3 game that captures the charm of classic puzzle gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
- The game features a simple and easy-to-understand mechanic, making it accessible for beginners and a good way to relax.
- Despite its age, it offers a decent challenge with a variety of levels and the satisfaction of building the 7 wonders.
- The game is outdated with low-resolution graphics and lacks modern features like power-ups and widescreen support, making it feel basic compared to newer titles.
- The difficulty spikes unevenly, especially in later levels, leading to frustrating gameplay where luck plays a significant role.
- There are performance issues on modern systems, particularly with Windows 10, and the lack of a save system can be punishing for players.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a match-3 mechanic reminiscent of Bejeweled, featuring minor variations in stage layouts and power-ups. While some players appreciate its simplicity and structure, others find it repetitive and lacking in innovation compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game offers a basic yet enjoyable experience for fans of match-3 games, though it may not stand out among its peers.
“The core mechanic is an evolution of Bejeweled, which is really hard to resist if you start giving into it.”
“I rarely play match-3 games, but somehow the setting of this one really makes wonders. Sure, there are better games with more replayability and better mechanics, but if you are looking for something simply to enjoy yourself - this game is perfect.”
“The match-3 gameplay largely looks unchanged, though there is variation on how the stage layout looks and the effect of power-ups.”
“Although the gameplay feels dry and repetitive to me, having seen and played various versions of match-3 games, I didn't see any flaws or bugs.”
“The main quest is rather short, the gameplay is boring unlike some other games of this type, and the music becomes annoying quickly.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated and basic, reflecting its early 2000s origins. While some users appreciate the serviceable visuals that maintain the game's spirit, many criticize them as crude and lacking refinement compared to modern standards. Overall, the graphics are described as standard for a casual match-three game, but they fall short of expectations in terms of quality and innovation.
“The graphics were great and they still keep the spirit of the game.”
“All of the 7 Wonder games rock nice graphics, great gameplay, well worth the coinage. Hats off to these developers.”
“The core Bejeweled mechanic is still sound, and the audiovisuals are serviceable.”
“It's old and the graphics are dated, but, unlike a lot of many match-three games, at least this one has an ending.”
“Although the graphics are generally serviceable, they aren't very well refined considering how basic the game is.”
“Graphics are crude/cheap when compared to today's standards.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchiness and nostalgic quality, describing it as addictive and a highlight of the experience. However, some users find it repetitive and boring, suggesting that it can become annoying over time, especially when paired with less engaging gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated by many, it may not appeal to everyone.
“The music is really addictive (especially when this game is one of the few you have).”
“At least the game's OST hits you hard :)”
“By far, the best part of this game, in my humble opinion, is the music.”
“The music is repetitive and boring; the gameplay isn't fun, really, skip to the good ones.”
“The main quest is rather short, the gameplay is boring unlike some other games of this type, the music becomes annoying quickly.”
“Music is alright.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story revolves around supervising the construction of the seven wonders of the ancient world, providing a fun yet somewhat flimsy narrative. While players can learn interesting facts about these wonders, the main quest is short and the overall gameplay lacks engagement.
“The story is fun to follow, and you'll learn a few facts about the seven wonders of the ancient world.”
“This is a puzzle game, with the added story mechanic of finishing levels in order to 'build' the seven wonders of the ancient world.”
“In this game, you supervise the building of the seven wonders of the ancient world.”
“The main quest is rather short, the gameplay is boring unlike some other games of this type, the music becomes annoying quickly.”
“The story in this game is pretty flimsy; in a nutshell, you supervise the building of the seven wonders of the ancient world.”
“Also, the plot suggests you to act as a strikebreaker.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for those who enjoy its unique setting, allowing players to revisit completed levels for better scores. However, some users feel that the overall length of the game (around 3 hours) may not justify its cost, suggesting that while it can be enjoyable, there are other games with more substantial replay value and mechanics.
“It has great replay value and I still love the game.”
“I rarely play match-3 games, but somehow the setting of this one really works wonders. Sure, there are better games with more replayability and better mechanics, but if you are looking for something simply to enjoy yourself, this game is perfect.”
“3 hours isn't really a good length for the cost of the game.”
“The game does allow you to go back to previously completed levels to try to get a better score, so it is slightly replayable.”
“There are better games with more replayability and better mechanics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively repetitive and tedious, leading to frustration with minimal rewards. While it may hold some nostalgic charm, the experience quickly becomes dull and unenjoyable, particularly in the later stages.
“While it has some nostalgic value and charm, it's extremely repetitive, grindy, and dull for basically no reward.”
“Wasn't expecting much from a 13MB game, but this got very tedious very quickly.”
“The later parts are simply too frustrating and teeth-grinding.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users appreciate the availability of free-to-play match-3 games on platforms like gametop.com, highlighting that these alternatives offer a similar experience to Candy Crush without the intrusive ads and microtransactions.
“You can find a lot of free-to-play match-3 games for PC, without any microtransactions, at gametop.com instead.”
“Candy Crush without the ads and microtransactions.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is entertaining and enjoyable to watch, but players find it challenging to fully appreciate it while actively engaged in gameplay.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing of the characters adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While some users report a smooth gaming experience without issues, others indicate potential performance problems on Windows 10, suggesting that optimization may vary across different systems.
“I never had any issues playing this game, but other reviews suggest the game may have performance issues on Windows 10.”
