Puzzle Games

echochrome

echochrome

Platform: PlayStation 3
May 1, 2008
(Downloadable Game) Featuring an elegant black and white art design inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the "echos," or shadow guides. Once you've mastered the five laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor. Master perspective puzzles based on optical illusions across 56 challenging levels that are exclusive to the PS3 version. [Sony]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
echochrome

echochrome

Platform: PSP
May 1, 2008
Featuring an elegant black and white art design inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the "echos," or shadow guides. Once you've mastered the five laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor. [Sony]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Mr. Driller Online

Mr. Driller Online

Platform: Xbox 360
April 2, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Namco's popular Mr. Driller character comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Mr. DRILLER Online. Featuring the same addictive single player drilling action from the classic arcade game, Mr. DRILLER Online now includes online play. Drill down through the colored blocks to meet your goal, but make sure you have enough air. All the drilling action you remember from the original arcade game is faithfully recreated in the Xbox LIVE version, with colorful graphics and challenging gameplay. Play the single-player Standard Driller or Quest Driller modes and keep up your air supply. Online modes: Take the game online with the split-screen Solo Battle, or try out the team-based Tag Battle. Simple controls and deep gameplay make for an addictive gaming experience, suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
5.2
Double Sequence: The Q-Virus Invasion

Double Sequence: The Q-Virus Invasion

Platform: DS
April 1, 2008
A stream of deadly Q-Viruses is taking over the universe by exterminating any sign of life that gets in the way! There's only one way to save civilization-crack the Q-Virus' DNA Code and obliterate them all. In Double Sequence, players shift and slide blocks of the random genetic code in order to match like colors. This will not be easy-the patterns become more difficult as the Q-Virus ravaged more planets. [DSI Games]
Metascore:
37
User Score:
tbd
Octomania

Octomania

Platform: Wii
March 31, 2008
On a peaceful day in the land of Lonronpia, Kari, an apprentice magician, is summoning up her favorite treat. When her spell goes horribly awry, hundreds of thousands of colored octopi suddenly rain down from the clouds. A guardian angel appears before her, asking Kari to rid the land of the octopi and undo the damage of her failed spell. Encounter zany foes on your quest to rid Lonronpia of octopi! Story mode takes you to multiple locales to battle a variety of clever and humorous opponents, while Arcade mode lets you jump straight into the action. You can even opt to play in "Endless mode," where it's all about how long you can hang in there before your screen fills up. Local head-to-head and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection multiplayer modes. Whether you're playing alone, alongside a friend, or against a random player online, the fast-paced puzzle gameplay promises to be a blast. Two players can face off online, and up to four players can play in local multiplayer. Combo chains, special attacks, multiple difficulty levels... Experienced gamers will find a lot to enjoy, but newcomers will find just as much fun to be had. And with the included tutorial mode, anyone can pick it up and play. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
TiQal

TiQal

Platform: Xbox 360
March 26, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] In TiQal, you have been chosen to make an epic journey through many obstacles to seek the help of the gods. The village of TiQal is in deep trouble! Destroy the block walls in your way by moving your magic Dropper left and right, rotating blocks, and dropping them into place to create squares of color. Build up multiple squares to score bonus points and unlock helpful power-ups. Do you have the skill and courage to complete your quest and save TiQal from certain destruction? The full game includes 120 action-packed levels for you to master. TiQal is addictive and easy to learn, yet presents challenging gameplay. Unlike other games in the genre, TiQal includes fourteen formidable power-ups to assist you in your block destruction. Multiplayer modes: Play with a friend in the co-op Adventure mode, or go online and challenge a buddy. [Slapdash Games]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.3
Bliss Island

Bliss Island

Platform: Xbox 360
March 12, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Bliss Island is a pick-up-and-play game in which you delve into the world of Bliss Island and help Hoshi win a day off as you take on over 25 unique challenges, spread across nine crazy levels. Mastered single player mode? Challenge your friends online and see who really is the Bliss Island champion. Experience more than 25 unique challenges across nine crazy levels. [PomPom]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.0
Puzzle Guzzle

Puzzle Guzzle

Platform: PSP
February 27, 2008
Puzzle Guzzle is an action puzzle game in vein of classics like Tetris except faster paced and evolved for the PSP. The goal is to complete shapes using blocks that drop down. Puzzle Guzzle features three puzzle modes, each with multiple impossible-to-put-down gameplay styles and mini games. In addition to hot puzzle intensity, the game pushes the player to progress and face off against opponents by offering loads of unlockable content. [Agetec Inc.]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Poker Smash

Poker Smash

Platform: Xbox 360
February 6, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Poker Smash is an action-packed puzzle game with a poker twist. Poker Smash expands on the traditional match-three puzzle mechanic with elements of one of the world's most popular card games: poker. Make vertical and horizontal matches by forming poker hands, and play in seven different game modes, including multiplayer. Fast and fluid controls paired with radical features such as super-slow motion and card-blasting bombs make this game a whole new puzzle experience! Match-three gameplay with a twist. Create poker hands and form chains to rack up the big score. Seven game modes: Intense game modes include action, timed, puzzle levels (55 of them), practice, custom playlist, split screen head-to-head, and multiplayer tournaments. In addition to the traditional leaderboards, Poker Smash features never-before-seen rivalry tracking and even movie recording with shared playback. The next-gen 3-D graphics feature eleven different highly detailed environments and background themes, coupled with thirteen new original soundtracks for play. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Downstream Panic!

Downstream Panic!

Platform: PSP
February 5, 2008
The game offers unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere. It is up to the player to protect fish from land, predators and other obstacles through the use of a variety of innovative tools as they guide fish on their descent back into the ocean. In Downstream Panic! players save their scaly sea-friends in more than 80 different levels with five different customizable environments. Three different game modes (adventure, free play and survival) bring more of a challenge to the aquatic mix. [Atari]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Platform: DS
January 29, 2008
Bomberman Land Touch! 2 brings together 3 exciting game modes into one. The series introduces a bevy of mini-games, where most can be played in multiplayer mode. The PSP system and the DS versions both allow gamers to share one game cartridge and network with friends to create the ultimate party game. [Hudson Soft]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
The Wonderful End of the World

The Wonderful End of the World

Platform: PC
January 25, 2008
You can't save the whole world. It's going to be eaten by a mythological demon with the head of a fish. But as a puppet that absorbs all it touches, you can try to rescue as much of Earth's greatness as you can before the end arrives. In the beginning, you roam the Earth, capable of absorbing only the tiniest of objects. A glass marble you collect becomes your head, and a pair of jellybeans becomes your hands. Small creatures overwhelm you, with rats kicking you around and golden retrievers threatening to stomp you to pieces. But with every object you collect, your puppet self grows larger. Eventually, you'll become a towering behemoth with fire engines for arms and the ability to absorb entire buildings. The Wonderful End of the World takes you through 12 unique locations, with over a thousand treasures to gather before the end comes. Steal some sweets from the candy store, where gummi fish swim in a blueberry river; visit a surrealist library to find that the words have literally leapt out of their books; and explore the Megalopolis, where you'll watch a lively end-of-the-world parade and then gobble it up before making your way to grab the tallest skyscraper ever built. [Dejobaan Games]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
Boogie Bunnies

Boogie Bunnies

Platform: Xbox 360
January 16, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Help the Boogie Bunnies achieve their dream of superstardom as they shimmy shake their way through exotic, colorful destinations all the way to Hollywood. Only you can ensure they make it. In this revolutionary match-3 puzzle game, Boogie Bunnies lets you match up these wacky disco fur balls from three different sides—left, right, and from the bottom. Score chain combinations and watch them get their groove on. Let's get the party started! Play this great match-3 game with a twist at your own pace in three different game modes, Classic, Arcade, and Endless. Travel with the bunnies to the Arctic, Amazon, and Hollywood as they adopt the local culture. Stylish 3-D bunnies characters: Discover new bunnies along the way from designer sunglasses-wearing bunnies to completely outfitted diva bunnies. Fancy dance animations: Set up extensive chain combinations to trigger the bunnies' creative dance moves to catchy tunes. Family fun play: Join the party online or offline in two-player cooperative or competitive mode for the whole family to enjoy. [Sierra Online]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Jenga World Tour

Jenga World Tour

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2007
Jenga is based on the world famous wooden block tower building game. Designed to make the most of the innovative control systems on the Wii and DS, the game offers unpredictable, quick- paced, tactical play that combines suspense and risk-taking, where mounting anticipation comes to a crashing climax. Players of the Wii version can get physical with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers as they battle to keep the Jenga tower from falling, while on the DS the touch screen provides equally intuitive control of the fast-paced action. Players experience sophisticated physics, and a multitude of game-play options (single and multiplayer). The game contains all the fun, intensity and challenge of the original boxed game with a wealth of exciting new enhancements, power-ups and twists that are possible only in the videogame world. [Atari]
Metascore:
26
User Score:
2.6
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2007
Designed specifically to entertain both casual and hardcore gamers with its deep immersion, five to fifteen minute play sessions and turn-based play style, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords incorporates strategy, role-playing elements and a persistent storyline in a puzzle board setting. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.2
Lumines

Lumines

Platform: PC
November 29, 2007
Indulge yourself with the harmonious fusion of puzzle, light, and music. Experience the famous Console game now available for your PC with enhanced, stylish graphics and block-rocking beats. As you create 2x2 squares in the same color, the vertical time line wipes them away from left to right. Play to the music dynamically generated in synch with your game-play. The award-winning game is an addictive puzzler with 5 intriguing modes: Challenge Mode, Skin Edit Mode, Time Attack Mode, Puzzle Mode, and Mission Mode. [Q Entertainment]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.3
Master of Illusion

Master of Illusion

Platform: DS
November 26, 2007
(Known as "Magic Made Fun" in the UK/EU) Unique magic tricks - possible only on the Nintendo DS - stun your audience in to saying "How'd you do that?" Become the master of your DS as you learn, perform and amaze your friends and family. The secrets of magic are now yours to behold. Step-by-step tutorials let you unlock the mystery of more than 20 tricks. Three individual modes make this game fun solo or with friends. A “special” deck of cards packaged with the game creates a fully portable magic kit. Now the fun extends beyond your Nintendo DS. Interactive tricks make the DS your magic assistant. Draw; speak; tap; instruct; and blow in to the microphone to astonish your audience. The learning curve keeps growing: unlock new tricks as you advance in skill. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge

Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 20, 2007
Features an all new storyline takes you through the world of ancient Egypt, as well as the afterlife. Five new scarabs, upgradeable power-ups, 13 new blessings, and a Story Mode and an Endless Mode for different styles of game play are also new.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
WordJong

WordJong

Platform: DS
November 16, 2007
WordJong features simple engrossing gameplay: Use a set of lettered tiles to create words, clearing the board as you use them. Aim for high-scoring words, earn bonus tiles, and work to clear the board with no leftover letters. WordJong boasts several new features exclusive to the DS , including local and online wireless play as well as DS Download play, a variety of Solo Play modes, a 100,000+ word dictionary, full support for both the Control Pad and Touch Screen, and much, much more.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
DreamWorks Shrek-N-Roll

DreamWorks Shrek-N-Roll

Platform: Xbox 360
November 14, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and 20 other twisted fairy tale friends in Shrek-N-Roll, an addictive and hilarious puzzle game designed for ogres of all ages. Navigate through 16 challenging mazes across four unique evironments in Far Far Away's newest competitive tournament. Test your tilting and rolling skills in Single Player mode, challenge others in Versus mode, work together with friends and family in Co-op mode, or gain bragging rights with the highest points in Score Attack mode. Adventure through Shrek's world: Start rolling at Worcestershire Academy, venture forth onto the Pirate's ship, visit Shrek's Swamp and brave the Evil Queen's Castle. Mastering each of the 16 levels allows you to move on to more fun and challenging puzzles. Play the whole Shrek gang: Play with 24 twisted fairy tale characters, including Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and other unlockable heroes and villains. Enjoy signature Shrek humor: From fast-talking Donkey to sword-fighting Puss in Boots, the animation, dialogue and environments throughout the game bring the humor of Shrek alive! Experience multiple game modes: Test your tilting and rolling skills in Single Player mode, challenge others in Versus mode, work together with friends and family in Co-op mode, or gain bragging rights with the highest points in Score Attack mode. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.0
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2007
Designed specifically to entertain both casual and hardcore gamers with its deep immersion, five to fifteen minute play sessions and turn-based play style, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords incorporates strategy, role-playing elements and a persistent storyline in a puzzle board setting. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.0
Switchball

Switchball

Platform: Xbox 360
November 7, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Switchball challenges players to control an ever-changing ball along a narrow and challenging course suspended in midair. A polymorphous ball exhibits different physical characteristics as it changes form as either a standard Marbleball, a feather-light Airball, an electrically charged Powerball or a dense and powerful Metalball. Players will have to solve their way through challenging levels packed with tricky obstacles, traps and mazes. With beautifully rendered 3D environments including Skyworld, Iceworld, Caveworld, Cloudworld and Lavaworld, Switchcball features an advanced physics engine, allowing players to interact with objects just as they would in the real world. [Sierra Online]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Word Puzzle

Word Puzzle

Platform: Xbox 360
November 7, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Also known as "Word Search." You'll never think about word search puzzles the same way again. Word Puzzle takes a new spin on the classic game, plunging you into an action-packed arcade experience complete with combos, exploding word bombs, unique 3-D boards, achievements, and the chance to prove your textual superiority against other players. Five different game modes and frequently updated downloadable word packs give you nearly unlimited flexibility and excitement. So put down that pen and paper, because this is a word search for the 21st century! New twists: Exploding word bombs, prop cards used to distract your opponents, 3-D game boards, and other effects combine to provide a word search game like you've never played before. Five unique gameplay modes: Try Freeplay for traditional word search fun, Arcade mode to score impressive combos, Local Battle for competitive play on a single console, Live Multiplayer with support for up to 4 players online, and check out the unique Survival Mode where word bombs can explode, and have to be defused. Camera-enabled: The game supports the Xbox LIVE Vision camera during live match play. Achievements and leaderboard: Twelve new achievements to master and a leaderboard to compare your word search skills with others. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
tbd
Neves

Neves

Platform: DS
November 6, 2007
NEVES is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to think critically as they align pieces and build figures that correspond to a silhouette. Each puzzle features seven wooden blocks, requiring the player to combine them to form specific figures ranging from simple items like a sword or key to more complicated ones such as birds or airplanes. Targeted towards a more mature audience, NEVES still appeals to anyone who enjoys challenging puzzles. And because of the unique stylus controls of the DS, controlling the puzzle pieces in NEVES is a cinch; tilting, flipping, and moving the blocks is as simple as dragging and tapping. But be careful, just because controlling the pieces is easy doesn't mean the puzzles have to be. With over 500 different puzzles to choose from and four different modes including puzzle mode, count mode, time mode, and versus mode, players will have countless hours of fun solving puzzles of varying difficulty. [Yuke's]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Puzzle de Harvest Moon

Puzzle de Harvest Moon

Platform: DS
November 6, 2007
So you've saved your homeland…lived a wonderful life...and rescued the Harvest Goddess...but can you put your green thumb to the test? Puzzle de Harvest Moon is a fast-paced, highly addictive puzzle game where you grow and harvest crops. Compete against your favorite Harvest Moon characters as you test your farming know-how. Four exciting modes of play. Up to 4 frantic farmers can play. Based on the fantastic world of Harvest Moon. [Natsume]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
5.5
LifeSigns: Surgical Unit

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit

Platform: DS
November 6, 2007
(Known as "LifeSigns: Hospital Affairs" in the UK/EU) Live the exciting life of a young, motivated doctor in this simulation game where you will find out what it is like to examine, diagnose and operate on patients. With the unique features of the DS, you will use authentic medical techniques and instruments to take pulse rates, make incisions and much more. [DreamCatcher Interactive]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Super Collapse 3

Super Collapse 3

Platform: DS
October 30, 2007
Explore the world of Super Collapse 3! In this exciting new Quest, your journey will take you through ten different realms -- with many stops along the way. Visit the shop in each town to purchase power-up items to help you in your quest. For a distraction, take in ten entertaining new games in the casino of each town. You can play the classic Collapse! games that you know and love, along with three new challenging modes. Challenge yourself to the new Slider, Continuous and Countdown modes. How long can you survive?
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
High School Musical: Sing It!

High School Musical: Sing It!

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2007
Allowing fans to interact with the movie's characters for the first time on any gaming console, High School Musical: Sing It! extends the "High School Musical" experience by offering players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of the hit movie. Fans show off their creativity and skills by mixing together their favorite characters, songs and scenes as they sing their way to stardom. Featuring motion-captured-choreography from the original movie's dance routines, the games provide hours of fun for the entire family as they get to interact with some of their favorite movie stars. Featuring three play modes, Story, Party and Quickplay, fans choose their character with either their favorite cast member (Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor). In Story Mode, players live the movie through song and dance, performing "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2" songs, from "Start of Something New" to "We're All in this Together," solo or as a duet. In Party Mode, friends compete against each other. Players can also choose their favorite backdrop and belt out hit songs from other popular tunes sung by familiar Disney Channel stars. In Quickplay mode, players can jump into any song and pick from any characters, outfits, and environments they've unlocked. For the fans a little shy about singing, or waiting their turn, pick up the Wii remote and the Nunchuk, and move them to the beat to accompany the singers with percussion instruments like a snare drum, tambourine, cowbell and more. [Disney Interactive]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
High School Musical: Sing It!

High School Musical: Sing It!

Platform: Wii
October 30, 2007
Allowing fans to interact with the movie's characters for the first time on any gaming console, High School Musical: Sing It! extends the "High School Musical" experience by offering players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of the hit movie. Fans show off their creativity and skills by mixing together their favorite characters, songs and scenes as they sing their way to stardom. Featuring motion-captured-choreography from the original movie's dance routines, the games provide hours of fun for the entire family as they get to interact with some of their favorite movie stars. Featuring three play modes, Story, Party and Quickplay, fans choose their character with either their favorite cast member (Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor). In Story Mode, players live the movie through song and dance, performing "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2" songs, from "Start of Something New" to "We're All in this Together," solo or as a duet. In Party Mode, friends compete against each other. Players can also choose their favorite backdrop and belt out hit songs from other popular tunes sung by familiar Disney Channel stars. In Quickplay mode, players can jump into any song and pick from any characters, outfits, and environments they've unlocked. For the fans a little shy about singing, or waiting their turn, pick up the Wii remote and the Nunchuk, and move them to the beat to accompany the singers with percussion instruments like a snare drum, tambourine, cowbell and more. [Disney Interactive]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.0
Disney/Pixar Ratatouille: Food Frenzy

Disney/Pixar Ratatouille: Food Frenzy

Platform: DS
October 29, 2007
Help Remy and his friends impress the critics and get La Ratatouille a 5 Star rating by serving up 10 delicious gourmet dishes. Food Frenzy features the main characters of the movie serving up a new recipe for fun in this addictive puzzle game that takes advantage of the Nintendo DS touch screen interface. Play 7 challenging cooking-based mini-games. Help Remy and his friends create 10 gourmet dishes. Sort and chop vegetables, cook the meals, and present your culinary masterpieces! Use the Nintendo DS Stylus to chop vegetables. Cool your dishes by blowing into the Nintendo DS microphone. [THQ]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Exit

Exit

Platform: Xbox 360
October 24, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Meet Mr. ESC, otherwise known as Mr. Escape. Mr. ESC is an escape artist whose objective is to save people from disastrous situations, clearing each danger-filled stage within a limited amount of time. Save lives in EXIT, a frantic, mind-stretching, action-packed puzzle game! Frantic rescue action: As Mr. ESC, take control and rescue people from dangers like fires and earthquakes. Turn them into Companions and lead them to safety. Puzzle-solving skills required: Use your Companions by commanding them to use items, solve puzzles, and reach the exit within the time limit. Companion abilities: The different Companions you save have different abilities. Young Companions have average abilities, Adults are strong, and Kids can make it through tight passages. Be sure to save the injured Patients as well. Multiple stages: There are over 120 challenging stages to escape, and even more stages will be available for download. Twelve new achievements and leaderboard: Master twelve new achievements, and compete for the best stage times on the leaderboards to prove you are the greatest escape artist in the world. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Napoleon Dynamite: The Game

Napoleon Dynamite: The Game

Platform: DS
October 23, 2007
Step into the moon boots of Napoleon Dynamite and relive some flippin sweet movie moments like dancing to Z-Kwon, throwing the pigskin a quarter mile with Uncle Rico, smashing piñatas with Pedro and many more! Napoleon Dynamite brings 20 mini games for the DS and 30 for the PSP that really need you to use all your good skills to pass…even your bow-hunting skills for when you're hunting Wolverines with your uncle in Alaska! So hurry up and play already and all your wildest dreams will come true. Gosh! [Crave]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.3
Prism: Light the Way

Prism: Light the Way

Platform: DS
October 17, 2007
The Truly Brilliant Puzzle Game. Color the light, split the light, bounce and bend the light to create the one illuminating pattern that solves all. Solve 120 unique puzzles increasing in complexity and difficulty. Infinite Puzzle mode serves up and endless stream of fresh challenges. Beautifully addicting. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Beautiful Katamari

Beautiful Katamari

Platform: Xbox 360
October 16, 2007
Experience the new high-definition, next generation sights and sounds of Beautiful Katamari as the Prince takes on a new high-rolling adventure, with his famous cousins in tow, to save the Katamari universe once again after the King of All Cosmos has a very un-royal and unfortunate accident. As usual, the King of All Cosmos demands the service of his son, the Prince, to roll anything and everything up into massive clumps and set things right, bringing harmony once again to the Katamari Cosmos. To keep his son inspired, the King of All Cosmos will provide another fresh and memorable soundtrack that will have players moving and grooving to the beat as they roll through the absurd, yet wonderful world of Beautiful Katamari. One is a lonely number, but thankfully the Prince can humbly ask the aid of over 50 of his cousins to get the ball rolling through his quest. The cousins have discovered new games to play since last time out, and love to compete with friends in multiplayer Katamari rolling games either together or online over Xbox Live and the Playstation Network. The Prince and his cousins' online adventure don't end there as a variety of downloadable content is available, continuing to expand on the amazing world of Beautiful Katamari, long after the game's launch. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Mercury Meltdown Revolution

Mercury Meltdown Revolution

Platform: Wii
October 15, 2007
Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a puzzle game that challenges players to immerse themselves in a colorful world of sci-fi machines, crazy characters, and bubbling test tubes. Players take control of a liquid mercury blob, guiding it around traps, door switches, spikes, moving floors and other hazardous elements in order to complete the level. Mercury Meltdown Revolution Features: Full interaction using the Wii Remote tilt sensor; Advanced rendering techniques for improved graphical quality; Over 150+ challenging levels; Hidden Labs to unlock; State of the art blob physics; Bonus features to unlock. [Ignition Entertainment]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: Xbox 360
October 10, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Designed specifically to entertain both casual and hardcore gamers with its deep immersion, five to fifteen minute play sessions and turn-based play style, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords incorporates strategy, role-playing elements and a persistent storyline in a puzzle board setting. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: PC
October 10, 2007
Designed specifically to entertain both casual and hardcore gamers with its deep immersion, five to fifteen minute play sessions and turn-based play style, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords incorporates strategy, role-playing elements and a persistent storyline in a puzzle board setting. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Tetris Splash

Tetris Splash

Platform: Xbox 360
October 3, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] The most popular electronic game of all time is back, with new variants, enhanced graphics, and beautiful aquatic playscapes in Tetris Splash. Now, with new modes and team play, Tetris Splash introduces even more exciting, enjoyable ways to play this classic favorite. As easy to learn as it is addictive, it's equally fun for the casual player and the seasoned Tetris pro. Three different modes of play including Tetris, T-Spin, and Combo, plus a unique screensaver mode. Playable solo, competitively or in teams, with an online multiplayer mode via Xbox LIVE for up to six players. New, enhanced graphics, and beautiful aquatic backscapes add a real splash to the fun of Tetris. Exciting downloadable content will be made available including themes and background aquatic creatures. Twelve new achievements to master and conquer. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.6
Hot Pixel

Hot Pixel

Platform: PSP
October 2, 2007
(Also known as "HOT PXL") Hot Pixel follows Djon, a skateboarder, through a loosely structured central storyline which is packed with challenges--in the form of some 200 minigames, which require players to draw on their reflexes and 2D gaming prowess. The various obstacles Djon must successfully negotiate include performing tricks on a BMX bike, stagediving at a punk-rock show, playing an in-game video game, and just trying to cross a busy digital street. HOT PXL's minigame library can be updated with downloads via the PSP's wireless Internet functionality.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.3
Crayola Treasure Adventures

Crayola Treasure Adventures

Platform: DS
October 1, 2007
Crayola Treasure Adventures asks the explorer to color, draw, and think their way through numerous exotic locations, challenging puzzles, and exciting adventures. Crayola Treasure Adventures also offers a digital coloring book that lets the young artist run wild with their imagination through more than a hundred different digital crayons and pictures that the young artist may color. Crayola Treasure Adventures truly epitomizes the art of childhood by offering a creative escape for any young explorer or artist on their Nintendo DS! [Crave]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
GEON: emotions

GEON: emotions

Platform: Xbox 360
September 19, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Love it? Hate it? Does it make you angry? Does it calm you down? Feel the energy of powerful emotions as you compete amongst your opponents to master the unique sport of Geon: Emotions. What's your strategy going to be? Will you choose to spread fear among the other players, or unleash a wave of bliss over them with the aim of subverting their cause? Play to your emotional strengths. Allow your dark side to dominate, or win through speed, courage, and style. You can be the master of Geon, but you must learn to use your emotions to your advantage. Geon: Emotions is something different, a fast-paced abstract sports game that lets you explore your emotions as you compete against opponents. The razor sharp visuals are accompanied by a pulse-pounding soundtrack. Perfect your skills in a head-to-head duel or try the time attack to win medals and unlock mini-games. Then, go multiplayer on Xbox LIVE with up to four players and let it all hang out on the emotional battlefield. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Jewel Quest: Expeditions

Jewel Quest: Expeditions

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
Some more jewel quest action. Wish there was an official site or press release, but we can't find one. I'm guessing the game has features.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
7 Wonders of the Ancient World

7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Platform: DS
September 17, 2007
This action-adventure puzzler from developer Hot Lava lets gamers re-create history as they match magical runes to help workers build legendary landmarks of the ancient world such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World lets gamers explore ancient lands through three modes of play - Story, Free Play, and Rune Quest - that cover more than 140 levels and three modes of difficulty. Collect eye-popping powerups like the Lightning Bolt or Fire Bomb to help you in your race against the clock, and learn about history while having fun. [MumboJumbo]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Platform: PlayStation 3
August 30, 2007
[Downloadable Game] Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix downloads Capcom's popular puzzle game into the new generation. The new version of the game features newly created 1080p HD graphics, several new game modes, improved game balance, new stage backgrounds courtesy of Udon Entertainment and online play. [Capcom]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Platform: Xbox 360
August 29, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] One of the most popular puzzle games of all time is back with high-definition graphics, dazzling elemental effects and a new rebalanced X' game mode! Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix brings together Capcom's coolest fighting characters to provide extremely addictive puzzle mayhem. Enjoy single-player, local and online versus play, and spectator modes. The game features all the classic elements from the original arcade game, including traditional X Mode. Think fast on your feet as gems fall into your character's playfield. Don't let the stack get too high. The new X' Mode has been rebalanced with adjusted drop patterns and damage to level the playing field. Y Mode challenges players to connect three or more gems horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Z Mode has you group four adjacent gems and rotate them to join to other same-colored gems. Beautifully detailed high-definition backgrounds and character art come from the talented artists of Udon Comics. New elemental effects: Gems and Crash Gems interact with dazzling new effects. Hidden characters: There's Akuma, Dan, and more. Online play: Get online with Xbox LIVE and challenge other players to Ranked and Player Matches. Follow your progress on the leaderboards, and try to score the twelve all-new achievements. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Hexic 2

Hexic 2

Platform: Xbox 360
August 15, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Building on the success of Hexic HD, Hexic 2 brings all-new pieces to the board in a very literal way. The basic gameplay is straightforward, familiar, and addictive—just spin a trio of hexes to create a group of three or more matching colors, or build a formation of hexes to create more advanced pieces. Whether you want a relaxing puzzle break or a frantic race against the clock, Hexic 2 has you covered. All-new special pieces, different formations, and modes keep Hexic 2 challenging even for the veteran Hexic player. Multiplayer competition: Amp up the gaming excitement playing multiplayer over Xbox Live (up to 2 players) in Battle Mode. The gameplay is straightforward, approachable, and highly addictive. The game is rendered in full 3-D with stunning special effects such as reflections, glow, and spectacular highlights. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.6
Disney High School Musical: Makin' the Cut

Disney High School Musical: Makin' the Cut

Platform: DS
August 14, 2007
The six High School Musical friends have decided to sign up for a National Musical competition. With the help of Kelsi and each other, they signed up and travel across America performing songs and dances to prove they have what it takes to earn the prestigious "America's best amateur Musical" title. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Piyotama

Piyotama

Platform: PlayStation 3
August 9, 2007
[Downloadable Game] Hidden deep within the Hotai forest lives a family of playful and mysteriously colored creatures known as Piyos. Every spring Mother Piyo, "PIYOMAMATM", lays eggs to fill the forest with new colorful Piyos. However, this year, in all of her excitement, she laid too many! In Piyotama, players help her hatch the eggs before they overflow the nest. Simply line up the colorful eggs, chain them together and combo hatch them. Lining up four or more eggs of the same color causes them to hatch. Piyotama is an excitingly addictive action-puzzle game for PS3. Easy to learn and hard to quit, Piyotama delivers fast puzzle gameplay in 1080p. Easy pick up and play – either solo or against a friend. Match 4 or more eggs of the same color to hatch the piyos. Hatch the rare egg to complete each level. Infinite Levels - Enjoy colorful characters, carnival music, and playful scenery in full HD at 1080p. Test your skills in timed play or play timer-free. SIXAXIS Wireless Controller - Nudge controller side to side to fill in gaps, and shake up and down to force matched eggs to warm and hatch instantly. Global Online Ranking - Perch your hatching skills worldwide. [SCEA]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Picross DS

Picross DS

Platform: DS
July 30, 2007
Like finding the underlining 'picture' in a 'crossword puzzle', the goal in Picross DS is to fill a grid with squares and crosses in order to 'paint' a picture. Numbers at the head of the puzzles' columns and rows signify how the grids need to be filled out, but it will take a sharp mind to figure out the solution - and some speedy fingers to defeat the competition. The game's main Picross Mode offers a staggering 300 puzzles available to play at your leisure. Ranging from the elementary five by five grids to highly complicated twenty by twenty grids, this mode can keep even the most hardened gamers happy. Those less certain of their skills can opt to receive clues to help finish puzzles, or get a head start with a roulette-style hint function that reveals one line of the puzzle. Bring your individual talents to the table with My Picross Mode, in which you can create your very own puzzles to share with your friends (locally, or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection). Designing your own puzzles is simplicity itself thanks to the easy-to-use stylus and Touch Screen. For that extra personal flair, you can even design the image beneath the puzzle which is revealed upon completion. A variety of unlockable skins - with themes ranging from nature to sports or video game heroes – give you all the customisation tools you’ll need to make Picross DS fit your style. [Nintendo Europe]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Zendoku

Zendoku

Platform: DS
June 26, 2007
ZENDOKU blends exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay. Set against a whimsical Far Eastern backdrop with a light-hearted martial arts theme, ZENDOKU offers a variety of colorful characters and a comprehensive range of single-player and wireless multi-player game modes. Players choose a character and use the unique controls of the handheld console to attack or defend against a challenger, or race against the clock, all while completing one of an infinite number of ZENDOKU’s puzzle permutations. With an intuitive play style, an accessible learning curve, and entertaining character storylines, audiences everywhere can find the path to enlightenment with ZENDOKU. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
TouchMaster

TouchMaster

Platform: DS
June 25, 2007
The wide variety of highly interactive mini-games made Midway's Touchmaster a favorite in bars and arcades across the country are will now be available whenever, wherever with Touchmaster DS. The game is a natural fit for the touchscreen and stylus of Nintendo DS, and is perfect for a quick gameplay session. There's something for everyone to choose from, with a wide variety of 23 Midway's classic Touchmaster games, including Trivia, Solitaire, Gem Slide and Mah Jongg. With the Nintendo DS Wi-Fi connection, players can connect to the Midway Tournament Network for high scores, tournaments and daily rankings. [Midway]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Hot Brain

Hot Brain

Platform: PSP
June 18, 2007
Fire up your mind with Hot Brain, a game that engages the mind through a series of puzzles and challenges designed to raise the activity and temperature of your brain. Hot Brain presents challenging and fun mental activities that help ignite your mind in areas like logic, memory, math, language and concentration. The game allows you to test your skills in several single player modes or you can play with up to three people via ad-hoc connection. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, a robust tutorial mode makes the game accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages. Hot Brain features five challenging categories with hundreds of timed challenges in each that test your brain powers in logic, memory, math, language and concentration. The controls are simple and intuitive, and are geared toward fast-reaction gameplay. Each potential answer to a given Challenge is mapped to a controller button, allowing even a novice PSP user to start playing immediately. [Midway]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
4.0
PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient

PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient

Platform: PSP
June 18, 2007
PQ2 helps players calculate their intelligence by using the PQ scoring system based on the number of moves and the speed with which they complete more than 250 puzzles. PQ2 players use the PSP system's infrastructure mode to take their score online to measure their brain power against their friends, their country and even their gender. PQ2 uses a measuring system that was created under the guidance of Professor Masuo Koyasu of Kyoto University in Japan that determines players' "Practical Intelligence Quotient" or PQ. Players create their own puzzles and share with friends utilizing the PSP system's gamesharing mode or utilize infrastructure mode to upload puzzles and download new ones. PQ2 allows players the flexibility to choose which puzzles they want to play first and the ability to get a preliminary PQ score in roughly 10 minutes or play through the full puzzle set, including 10 unlockable puzzles, for their full PQ score. [D3 Publisher of America]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Puzzle Scape

Puzzle Scape

Platform: PSP
June 18, 2007
Players arrange blocks of different colors into chains that are exploded by 2x2 same colored blocks. Eliminating the blocks creates level-ups and the player can gather a variety of power-ups by creating long chains. Level-ups introduce new elements into visually amazing background landscapes. Game mode defines the rules of the game. In architect mode, the player tries to build objectives as fast as possible, and in artist mode, the goal is to play for survival and high score. In artist mode, the scenery is built according to how gamers play Puzzle Scape, while the architect mode has pre-defined objectives. There are four different themes: cells, flowers, machines and dreams. Both single player-modes can be played in cooperation or in Duel mode over wireless connection. Puzzle Scape also features up to eight-player multiplayer fun in Bomb Run mode, where each player plays the same scene trying to be the first to destroy enough blocks to win the game. In addition, Puzzle Scape enables players to send the demo of the game to a friend. [O3 Entertainment]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Brain Buster: Puzzle Pak

Brain Buster: Puzzle Pak

Platform: DS
June 15, 2007
Brain Buster Puzzle Pack features hundreds of puzzles ranging from Sudoku to the latest craze in Japan, Kakuro. Also included are the uniquely challenging and innovative games Light Up, Nurikabe, and Slitherlink. These puzzles have all been created in conjunction with Nikoli, the leading puzzle creators in Japan. Along with the straightforward puzzles in Brain Buster Puzzle Pack, there will be added bonuses that can be unlocked as players enjoy solving the mind benders. For example, various monsters and asteroids distract you as you work on puzzle, but by removing them you earn special hints, adding to the fun factor. Wallpapers also become available after completing certain puzzle problems which can then be used to change the background graphic of each game. [Agetec]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Go! Puzzle

Go! Puzzle

Platform: PlayStation 3
June 14, 2007
[Downloadable Game] Go! Puzzle includes Swizzle Blocks, Aquatica and Skycraper - the ultimate test of speed, nerves and, wits all rolled into FUN! Swizzleblocks is a hectic and addicting puzzle game featuring four exhilarating gameplay modes. Aquatica is a nautical, fast-paced, mind-twisting puzzle game in which a string of three mines fall into your submarine's playing field. And Skyscraper is the most extreme, fast-paced puzzle solving race to the top. If you think you can handle it, prove yourself by trying them all online and earning a place on the leader boards. Contains single, co-op and multiplayer challenges with various play modes and infinite levels. Swizzleblocks features video chat, four exhilarating modes including Puzzle, Challenge, Time Attack, and Battle. Aquatica features three fast paced modes, 50 brain cracking puzzles, and online video chat. Skycraper features three mind-tickling modes, 7 cities, 5-7 towers each, 50 brain teasing puzzles, multiplayer on-line video chat and much, much more. [SCEA]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Planet Puzzle League

Planet Puzzle League

Platform: DS
June 4, 2007
(Also known as "Panel De Pon DS") Use the DS stylus to grab panels and slide them left and right. If you match three or more panels of the same color, they will vanish. Form chains and combos to create cascading waterfalls of panels to rack up high scores. The basic game play is similar to the classics Tetris Attack and Pokémon Puzzle League, but the touch screen gameplay adds a new dimension of fun, giving Planet Puzzle League a bright new feel. Features Six single-player modes: Puzzle, Endless, Time Attack, Garbage, Clear, and Vs. Computer. Don’t have much time? Play three two-minute games in unique Daily mode. Track your progress over weeks and months. Dozens of tutorials and demos teach you the ins-and-outs of this incredibly deep game. Three difficulty levels:. Easy for beginners, normal for veterans, brutal for experts. Two can compete head-to-head over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. With the Nintendo DS Headset accessory (sold separately) you can even chat with your friend as you polish your puzzle skills. Up to four players can compete in three local wireless modes. You can also send a single-player demo to a friend via local wireless. Orient the game the way you like: vertically or horizontally! You can even configure for left- or right-handed play. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
The New York Times Crosswords

The New York Times Crosswords

Platform: DS
May 29, 2007
Write in your own answers on the Touch Screen or use the Touch Screen keyboard to enter your answers. Complete more than 1,000 puzzles across Puzzle Me Quick!, Puzzle Week, or Crosswords. Challenge mode which includes time and difficulty settings you can adjust to your liking. Compete against up to three friends in a wireless multiplayer VS match or work together to fill in clues in 4-player cooperative play. Experience multiple visual themes as you complete puzzles. Take advantage of special functions including Hint (fills in a letter of a word you can’t figure out) and Undo (remove a letter you’ve placed incorrectly). [Majesco]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.7
Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve

Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve

Platform: DS
May 23, 2007
No show of superhuman speed goes unappreciated in this fast-paced game of culinary satisfaction. Play as Flo and serve yummy dishes, clean up icky messes, and keep your critic happy to score top reviews in this game that makes you work for your pay! But watch out for screaming babies, long wait times, and noisy cell-phone talkers – they may make your other guests unhappy. Only you hold the key to restaurant bliss in this game that makes you the master of your very own restaurant empire. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve

Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve

Platform: PSP
May 22, 2007
No show of superhuman speed goes unappreciated in this fast-paced game of culinary satisfaction. Play as Flo and serve yummy dishes, clean up icky messes, and keep your critic happy to score top reviews in this game that makes you work for your pay! But watch out for screaming babies, long wait times, and noisy cell-phone talkers – they may make your other guests unhappy. Only you hold the key to restaurant bliss in this game that makes you the master of your very own restaurant empire. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Super Rub a Dub

Super Rub a Dub

Platform: PlayStation 3
May 2, 2007
[Downloadable Game] Super Rub-A-Dub brings rubber ducklings to life. Fully controlled by the SIXAXIS wireless controller motion sensors, guide your ducklings in colorful water filled tubs to clear each stage safely away from sharks. Tip and toss those sharks overboard. Create a duckling line and win bonus time. Includes over 60 ducktastic stages – Enjoy colorful and vibrant themed stages with varied difficulty. High definition graphics brings realistic water simulation with whirpools, currents and flow. 1-4P Turn-based Multiplayer - Select a stage from three difficulty groups - Fun, Tricky and Tough - and try to beat the fastest times. Global Online Ranking - Compare online records with friends and world-wide leaderboards and download replays to watch the world’s top Rubadubbers in action. [SCEA]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.9
Cube

Cube

Platform: PSP
April 30, 2007
Cube is a strategy/puzzle game that challenges players to make their way through suspended 3D worlds of platforms and mazes. Cube offers single and multiplayer modes and allows players to create and share custom levels with friends. Each level is packed with obstacles and collectible items for players of all ages to enjoy. Players can explore Cube on impulse or take down total environments in one sitting. More than 13 different entities/triggers/hazards from "rolling bombs" to "sinker cubes" either helps or hinders your progress or use them to create and share custom puzzles. [D3 Publisher of America]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
7 Wonders of the Ancient World

7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Platform: PSP
April 23, 2007
This action-adventure puzzler from developer Hot Lava lets gamers re-create history as they match magical runes to help workers build legendary landmarks of the ancient world such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World lets gamers explore ancient lands through three modes of play - Story, Free Play, and Rune Quest - that cover more than 140 levels and three modes of difficulty. Collect eye-popping powerups like the Lightning Bolt or Fire Bomb to help you in your race against the clock, and learn about history while having fun. [MumboJumbo]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.0
Bust-A-Move Bash!

Bust-A-Move Bash!

Platform: Wii
April 17, 2007
Bust-A-Move Bash utilizes the unique interactivity of the Wii Remote to bring Bust-A-Move franchise fans a completely new way to experience its puzzle-based game play. Puzzle Mode: play 500 levels across five different puzzle areas. Endless Mode: a challenging test of bubble-bursting skill and endurance. Vs. Mode: allows up to 8 players to go head-to-head simultaneously; Shooting Mode: an all-new mode where bubbles come at players from all angles; to handle the non-stop assault, players can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controller together. Bust-A-Move Bash! features 10 different characters, including franchise favorites Bub and Bob as well as many new additions. Players will experience a variety of game modes and options. In addition, a new Hyper option speeds up game play while the Slip feature allows players to connect fired bubbles to similar colors even though their aim may be off. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
3.5
Toon-Doku

Toon-Doku

Platform: DS
April 16, 2007
It's Sudoku with pictures! Toon-Doku takes the challenging fun of traditional Sudoku and adds in cartoon picture-based puzzles and multiplayer competition. Younger players will be less intimidated by the 200+ images they can unlock, edit and place on the game board. Three multiplayer modes add head-to-head play that gets fast and furious with the unique Distraction System players can use to thwart their opponent's progress. Toon-Doku gives the popular numbers pastime a whole new look. [Majesco Games]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
tbd
Cake Mania

Cake Mania

Platform: DS
April 9, 2007
Based on the hit online game from Sandlot Games, Cake Mania for the Nintendo DS translates this fast-paced culinary crisis into a Touch Screen experience. Wait for customer requests, bake their cakes, ice and decorate them, then hand them out and collect your cash. Serve up seasonal confectionary delights to a variety of customers and see if you have what it takes to save the Evans' Bakery! [Majesco]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.1
Luxor 2

Luxor 2

Platform: Xbox 360
April 4, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Set, the Egyptian god of chaos, again threatens the Two Lands, and you must save Ancient Egypt from his terrible wrath in Luxor 2. Wielding the powers of Isis, battle your way across Egypt. Use your mystical winged scarab to shoot magical spheres and destroy encroaching colored spheres by making matches of three or more. Stop them all before they can reach the pyramids. Unleash the powers of Isis by catching falling power-ups. Collect gems and jewelry for bonus points, or Golden Ankh coins to earn extra lives. Defeat Set in his temple stronghold or Egypt is doomed. Levels: Play through 88 explosive levels with 13 new bonus rounds. Difficulty: Choose from four levels of difficulty, including the mind-bending Challenge of Horus. Modes: Experience four awesome modes of play - Adventure, Practice, Survival, and Pharaoh's Challenge. Power-ups: Collect 13 exciting power-ups including the new Lightning Storm and Pharaoh's Dagger. Rankings: The player ranking system has 100 levels from Farm Hand to Pharaoh of the Two Lands. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Honeycomb Beat

Honeycomb Beat

Platform: DS
April 2, 2007
Honeycomb Beat puts your brain power to the test with a cool fusion of music and addictive puzzle action. Solve puzzles by clicking on honeycomb tiles to match their color to the playfield. Sounds easy? Multiple puzzles increase the challenge and fun for even the smartest of players. Easy to pick up and play with 200+ different puzzles to solve. Arcade-style Infinite mode - stop the honeycomb tiles from advancing to the top as you clear them away. Built-in Tutorial helps you learn basic rules and better techniques. Unlock new music, backgrounds and visualization themes as you advance. Rise through the ranks of "Brain Evolution" as you play better. [Konami]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: DS
March 20, 2007
Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayablity. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Platform: PSP
March 20, 2007
Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayablity. [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Tetris Evolution

Tetris Evolution

Platform: Xbox 360
March 19, 2007
In Tetris Evolution, players enjoy not only traditional Tetris gameplay but numerous new modes including "Go Low" and "Eraser" for both single and multiplayer. The multiplayer mode not only allows for up to four players on a single console, but players can now compete with up to four players via the Xbox Live online entertainment service. Contributing to the online experience are the new intelligent matchmaking system, which pits players against others within their skill level, as well as the online ladder system, which enables players to track their overall skill level and accumulate Xbox Live achievement points to increase their Gamerscore. Tetris Evolution allows players to take advantage of Xbox 360's high-definition capabilities with intense graphics that make the Tetriminos appear to pop off the screen and more than a dozen high-definition background videos. The game also features customizable themes, skins, icons and soundtracks to create a personalized gaming experience. [THQ]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.0
QuickSpot

QuickSpot

Platform: DS
March 19, 2007
Focus. Be Quick. Spot the difference. The objective is simple. Draw a circle around what is different between two seemingly identical pictures. It is not as easy as you think. QuickSpot will have you drawing circles, rubbing and even blowing on your screen to spot differences in hundreds of pictures. Test your concentration skills and see if you can find multiple differences in seconds. Play anytime and anywhere with your friends and see whose brain is sharper. Singleplayer Modes: Rapid Play - In a series of pictures, quickly find the difference in 10 seconds or less to advance to the next stage; Focus Play – Take your time to carefully find multiple differences in a single picture; Brain Activity - Test your intuition, concentration, recognition and other activities to see how your brain measures up. Multiplayer Modes: Time Bomb – spot the difference and pass a single DS around like 'hot potato' to your friends before the time bomb explodes; Scramble – with multiple DS systems using Wi-Fi and a single DS Card, annoy and disrupt your friend’s game by changing the color of their screen or even filling it with frogs. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Platform: PSP
March 6, 2007
Carol will talk you through a number of topics including: An introduction to Sudoku: Learn the origins and rules of this popular puzzle. A step-by-step guide on how to play the game that has become a global obsession. Carol will lend a hand and help you solve an entire puzzle from start to finish. Hints and tips: Gain knowledge on how to become a great Sudoku player. Tutorials for every level of player, if you're a master or novice, find out how to improve your game with live action, easy to follow tutorials. Multi-player Hot seat and wireless play: Go head to head or take on the hot seat and win by solving puzzles in the fastest time. 4 difficulty levels, a level to suit all players, from beginners to experts. 1,000,000 plus unique Sudoku puzzles! That's right over a million boards to choose from. Easy to use interface and grid assistance: If you need to erase a number or ask for help it's simple. Puzzle Solver: Solve any puzzle from any source. Multiple game modes: Choose from never seen before game modes and even challenge Carol herself. Classic Sudoku - Career mode- work your way up to a Sudoku master. Challenge Carol mode – can you beat the best? 2-player modes. Head to head wireless play and Hot seat. Multiple Arcade modes: Beat The Clock, Extra Time, Perfection, 3 Strikes. [Xplosiv]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Peggle Deluxe

Peggle Deluxe

Platform: PC
March 6, 2007
Ready, aim... bounce! Clear the orange pegs from 55 fanciful levels as 10 whimsical teachers guide you toward Peggle greatness. Wield mystifying Magic Powers, rack up huge bonus points and make shots you'll smile about for weeks. Amidst all this fevered action, only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master? [PopCap Games]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 6, 2007
Carol will talk you through a number of topics including: An introduction to Sudoku: Learn the origins and rules of this popular puzzle. A step-by-step guide on how to play the game that has become a global obsession. Carol will lend a hand and help you solve an entire puzzle from start to finish. Hints and tips: Gain knowledge on how to become a great Sudoku player. Tutorials for every level of player, if you're a master or novice, find out how to improve your game with live action, easy to follow tutorials. Multi-player Hot seat and wireless play: Go head to head or take on the hot seat and win by solving puzzles in the fastest time. 4 difficulty levels, a level to suit all players, from beginners to experts. 1,000,000 plus unique Sudoku puzzles! That's right over a million boards to choose from. Easy to use interface and grid assistance: If you need to erase a number or ask for help it's simple. Puzzle Solver: Solve any puzzle from any source. Multiple game modes: Choose from never seen before game modes and even challenge Carol herself. Classic Sudoku - Career mode- work your way up to a Sudoku master. Challenge Carol mode – can you beat the best? 2-player modes. Head to head wireless play and Hot seat. Multiple Arcade modes: Beat The Clock, Extra Time, Perfection, 3 Strikes. [Xplosiv]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Lumines Plus

Lumines Plus

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 27, 2007
Lumines Plus is a pulsing new version of the original PSP system game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Lumines Plus includes new skins and a two-player battle mode. [BVG]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Meteos: Disney Magic

Meteos: Disney Magic

Platform: DS
February 20, 2007
Meteos: Disney Magic combines the superb puzzle gameplay of the original version with beloved Disney brands. Featuring an original story within the classic Disney universe, players are asked to help Jiminy Cricket and Tinker Bell in their quest to re-organize the famous Disney storybook vault after someone accidentally changed the stories. By piecing together three or more Disney-themed blocks with the DS stylus and launching them from the touch screen, players are challenged to create puzzle patterns while interacting with some of their favorite Disney characters, including those from Pirates of the Caribbean, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cinderella, Lilo & Stitch, The Lion King and more. [Buena Vista Games]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.6
Trioncube

Trioncube

Platform: DS
February 20, 2007
In Trioncube, the player must embark on a journey across eight planets into the depths of space, as the captain of the mighty space ship Penko, to rescue the princess from the grasp of Hell Metal. Players reach this goal by creating a Trioncube – a series of 3x3 blocks, which start a chain reaction that refuels the space ship. Try to create as big a chain as you can before time runs out and the Trioncube is broken. The bigger the chain you make, the farther distance your ship travels. Featuring four gameplay modes (Arcade, Story, Endless and Vs) Trioncube will provide endless fun for even the most seasoned puzzler. Unlike your typical puzzler where players try to quickly erase as many blocks as possible, Trioncube will have players at the edge of their seats as they try to create the ultimate 3x3 chain in a new type of thrilling puzzle experience. As they progress through the game, players will have to use different strategies to deal with new shapes in order to create the ultimate chain. Players will be able to collect coins as they create the Trioncube chain and purchase various unique Effects and Arts - like sushi rolls, dogs and tambourines jumping out of the Trioncube – as they travel the galaxy in their Penko. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Ghost in the Sheet

Ghost in the Sheet

Platform: PC
February 5, 2007
Ghost in the Sheet is a point’n’click adventure game based upon a highly original story about a ghost who finds out that the Afterlife is not nearly as fun as it sounds. Having met your new and rather unpleasant astral boss, you embark on an adventure to an abandoned factory with the goal of finding out what happened there. [Tri Synergy]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Bookworm Adventures Deluxe

Bookworm Adventures Deluxe

Platform: PC
December 20, 2006
Help Lex battle the biggest threat the Great Library has ever known! Perform wordy wonders to vanquish tons of villains. Boost your word power with gems, potions and treasures. Conquer exciting mini-games and brilliant bonus modes. It's the ultimate test of vocab valor. [PopCap Games]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Bubble Bobble Evolution

Bubble Bobble Evolution

Platform: PSP
December 19, 2006
Exclusively for Sony PSP, the game retells the classic story of two human brothers trapped in bubble-blowing dinosaur bodies by an evil nemesis. The action takes place in two "Towers of Entertainment", a prison comprised of cylindrical sections which form the game's levels. The action revolves around three screens on a central spindle where puzzles must be solved to progress to the next level. Here you will find all the classic elements of Bubble Bobble gameplay – the monsters and the bubbles, but wait, the game’s just got tougher. Bubble Bobble Evolution will test your intellect as much as your reactions. Intense competitive multiplayer mode for up to four players. [Rising Star Games]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.8
Lemmings

Lemmings

Platform: PlayStation 3
December 7, 2006
[Downloadable Game] The Lemmings are on the loose with 40 new high-def levels. The processing power of the PS3 takes the classic game to a new dimension, from detailed environments to richer animation. Danger is only a step away for the little green-haired beings, so it's up to you to guide them through all-new puzzling levels of digging, climbing, bashing and building. With new features like teleporters and cloning machines for fiendish puzzle possibilities, collectible abilities adding a whole new layer of depth, dynamically-lit levels for heightened tension, and find-your-way-in-the-dark play, there's more challenge than ever before. Only you can save the Lemmings, so what are you waiting for? Global Online Rankings enable gamers to check their rank versus the world. [SCEA]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Go! Sudoku

Go! Sudoku

Platform: PlayStation 3
December 7, 2006
[Dowloadable Game] Up to 1000 Puzzles – Download up to 1000 puzzles with various play modes including multiplayer, battle and classic Sudoku. Animated Background and Music – Demonstrating the power of the PS3 system, the animated backgrounds and ambient sounds are generated in real time and react to the player. Multiplayer Mode – Engage in 4-player multiplayer fun.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Mercury Meltdown Remix

Mercury Meltdown Remix

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 4, 2006
Mercury Meltdown is a brain-teasing puzzle game that challenges players to immerse themselves in a colorful world of sci-fi machines, crazy characters and bubbling test tubes. Players take control of a liquid mercury 'blob', guiding it around traps, door switches, spikes, moving floors and other hazardous elements in order to complete the level. Over 200 thought provoking levels – more than any previous Mercury title. Two never-before seen Labs. Dual analog control with Rumble feedback. State-of-the-art blob physics including normal mercury, solid, cold and hot forms. Freeform game progression. Hidden features to unlock. [Ignition Entertainment]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Monster Bomber

Monster Bomber

Platform: DS
November 28, 2006
Color, aim and speed matter most in this new take on classic arcade style gameplay! Monster Bomber challenges you to power up and fling different colored balls on the Touch Screen to hit rapidly descending, multi-colored monsters on the top screen. Destroy all monsters and you pass the stage but if they reach you first, it's game over. Use the stylus to power up different colored balls and directionally launch them at the same colored monsters on the top screen. Two single player modes - Scenario (choose your path through a total of 20 stages with multiple objectives in each) and Survival (eliminate as many monsters as possible). Use power-ups that affect the playfield, balls and monsters to gain temporary advantages. Avoid power-down items that can hinder your progress. Trigger chain attacks and explosions to destroy large numbers of monsters at once. Five different monsters in varying colors have different characteristics that affect how you can beat them. Avoid multiple obstacles like rotating walls and black holes. Local wireless play for up to 4 players. DS Download play - 4 players can play with just one Monster Bomber Game Card. [Majesco]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Luxor: The Wrath of Set

Luxor: The Wrath of Set

Platform: PSP
November 17, 2006
LUXOR: Wrath of Set is any easily accessible title that features an addictive style of gameplay combined with slick graphics and detailed levels that continue to challenge you as you go. Luxor is an action/puzzler that takes the player on a thrilling adventure across Ancient Egypt. Isis has enlisted you to battle Set and his evil minions. Use your scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching spheres before they reach the pyramids. Use Isis' magic by catching talismans, gems, and Ankh coins. Featuring a rousing soundtrack and full of exhilarating action, the only question is: Can you thwart Set's diabolical plans? [MumboJumbo]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Gunpey

Gunpey

Platform: PSP
November 17, 2006
With Q Entertainment's tradition for visual style and original music, Gunpey offers a unique puzzle experience. As lines of various angles climb up the screen, the player's objective is to flip the lines, located in squares, to connect them over five columns. Connecting lines from left to right remove the connected row. If an incomplete line reaches the top of the screen, the game is over. Features 40 varied backgrounds and stylized music and two-player multiplayer over wireless ad-hoc connectivity. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.5
Gunpey DS

Gunpey DS

Platform: DS
November 17, 2006
(Also known in Japan as "Gunpey Reverse") With Q Entertainment's tradition for visual style and original music, Gunpey offers a unique puzzle experience. As lines of various angles climb up the screen, the player's objective is to flip the lines, located in squares, to connect them over five columns. Connecting lines from left to right remove the connected row. If an incomplete line reaches the top of the screen, the game is over. Features 40 varied backgrounds and stylized music and two-player multiplayer over wireless ad-hoc connectivity. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Bomberman Land Touch!

Bomberman Land Touch!

Platform: DS
November 7, 2006
Explore the pirate theme park Bomber Island as the cheerful Bomberman. Trigger special events and solve puzzles to further the story. Take on CPU opponents in various attractions to earn items and gate keys. Complete the quest to become the Pirate King, and to unlock a special reward for experienced gamers. Story Mode and Attraction Mode take full advantage of the Touch Screen and stylus. Besides everybody’s favorite, the classic Bomberman, there are tons of interesting characters to interact with. Up to 8-Player Wireless Single-Card Play! Attraction Mode and Battle Mode both support wireless multiplayer action with only one Game Card required. A 15-hour Story Mode, 36 stages in the Attraction Mode, and 20 stages in the Battle Mode. [Atlus]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Lumines II

Lumines II

Platform: PSP
November 6, 2006
Lumines II is the sequel to the extremely addictive puzzle-based video game, Lumines. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through many action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects. [BVG]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Konductra

Konductra

Platform: DS
October 31, 2006
Konductra challenges players to create and destroy lines with colored tiles to either earn points or attack an opponent. This unique, but elegant puzzle title offers four game modes, including Task, Score, VS. CPU, and VS. Human. In both versus modes, the objective is to beat the opponent by filling up the rival’s board as quickly as possible by destroying lines on the player’s own board and sending them to the opponent’s board. Gamers destroy lines by matching tiles and using the stylus to trace from like colored conductors running along the four edges of the screen. [O3 Entertainment]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Lumines Live!

Lumines Live!

Platform: Xbox 360
October 18, 2006
[Xbox Live Arcade] A fresh installment to the original blockbuster puzzle series has landed on Xbox Live Arcade: Lumines Live! Harnessing the power of Xbox 360, Lumines Live! is a deep and entertaining game experience, enhanced with vibrant music and newly designed skins that you can custom-select in Skin Edit mode. Lumines Live! features full multiplayer mode on Xbox Live, unleashing leaderboards, achievements, gamer scores, online competitive modes, and more on Xbox Live gamers. Expand your Lumines Live! experience with additional downloadable content via Xbox Live Marketplace, including new puzzles, skins, and music - such as music videos performed by artists like Madonna - all offered through the Artist Pack. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
WTF: Work Time Fun

WTF: Work Time Fun

Platform: PSP
October 17, 2006
WTF is a crazy collection of fun and addictive mini-games that drive the player to perform sometimes trivial, sometimes mind-bending, but always fun jobs in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Players spend their well-earned money in the prize-vending machines on new jobs/games, trinkets and for the first time ever on the PSP system, tools to use in the "real world" such as the World Clock, Ramen Timer, and Flashlight. After players have spent their money, they head back to "work" so they can earn more money to buy more stuff - much like "real life" but much more fun. Single Player or Multiplayer Gameplay Modes – Play through the game solo, or with your friends in 5 multiplayer mini-games using wireless ad hoc mode. [D3 Publisher of America]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Mercury Meltdown

Mercury Meltdown

Platform: PSP
October 3, 2006
Once again taking control of the liquid Mercury 'blob', players must avoid various obstacles and hazards to reach the end goal. The Mercury blob itself has now been given an overhaul and has 4 varying 'states' – Normal, Solid, Fast and Slow. These states allow for larger more complex levels, which in turn mean a greater challenge and more enjoyment to be had for the player. The number of levels has more than doubled – now 160+, and with the newly added feature of Downloadable Content more levels will be made available at a later date. Wireless 2 Player modes have also been an important addition, with 5 sub games each providing a challenge against the computer or a friend. [Ignition Entertainment]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Bomberman

Bomberman

Platform: PSP
September 12, 2006
Bomberman arrives on the PSP with nostalgic gameplay and a new twist for the next generation of wireless, mobile gaming. An ominous black shadow is creeping towards Bomberman's planet, and sudden attacks by a mysterious robot army have brain-washed the inhabitants of surrounding planets, causing mass chaos. Bomberman must embark on a new adventure through the galaxy to restore peace and order. Normal Mode: the latest Bomberman complete with a new story and 100 levels featuring a new Item Stock system allowing for the collection and strategic use of more items. Classic Mode: based on original classic Bomberman featuring over 50 different levels. Multiplayer Battle Mode: up to 4 players can fight for survival in a variety of highly customizable games across 20 different stages via wireless ad hoc mode. Game Sharing: Up to 4 players can battle from 1 UMD game disc. [Konami]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Glow Worm

Glow Worm

Platform: PC
August 31, 2006
Glow Valley is in peril! Solve puzzles using your powerful magic to free the Glow Worms from the Shadow Wizard's spell. Travel with your apprentice Magellan and experience the beauty of Shimmering Falls, the calming music of the Forest of Shadows, and the dazzling visuals of the glow worms' rituals in the frigid Ice Cavern as you return peace to the land. Three game modes: Classic, Adventure, and Puzzle. Over 100 originally created puzzles. [Tri Synergy]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Platform: PC
August 2, 2006
You are hired by the wealthy family of a recently deceased billionaire to search for the last will and testament of their late relative, Duncan Walter Adams, who was “eccentric” to say the least. He has hidden the deed to his riches in one of the safes scattered in his magnificent mansion. The deceased billionaire also happened to be an avid safe collector and you have been hired to crack all 35 of them! The stakes are high and the clues are scarce. You will need your experience, wits, deductive reasoning and puzzle solving skills to earn your pay check. [Adventure Company]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Sudoku Mania

Sudoku Mania

Platform: DS
June 30, 2006
Hey, it's Sudoku for your DS. Nuff said.
Metascore:
25
User Score:
3.5
Sudoku Gridmaster

Sudoku Gridmaster

Platform: DS
June 26, 2006
Sudoku Gridmaster uses intuitive Touch Screen controls that make solving the puzzles faster and easier. Simply touch the square you want to fill in, then touch your answer on the number pad. You can also choose to forgo the number pad and write your answer directly on the Touch Screen. Sudoku Gridmaster has plenty of helpful gameplay features to help you solve even the most complicated puzzles. Beginners will love the four in-depth tutorials that can be accessed at any time—even in the middle of a game. Experts will appreciate the ability to highlight entire rows and columns with a single touch. And everyone will wonder how they survived without the ability to highlight all instances of the same number at once. The game features puzzles in four difficulty settings (practice, easy, normal, and hard), and also has a fun unlockable system where you earn stars by performing well. If you gain enough stars, you'll be able to take a test and prove your skills. Pass the test to win a special award and open up even more puzzles. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.0
Magnetica

Magnetica

Platform: DS
June 5, 2006
(Also known as "Actionloop" and "Puzzleloop") Marbles are exclusively controlled by the stylus in this title that satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction. Marbles are rolling relentlessly down a twisted track toward you. Stop them by launching launch new marbles with your stylus. When three or more like-colored marbles match up, they vanish. Tons of power-ups, multiple tracks and a great multiplayer mode make Magnetica a must for puzzle/action fans. Innovative use of stylus to flick marbles.Ultrarealistic magnetic physics: Launched marbles will curve toward like-colored balls. Three single-player modes: Challenge, Quest and Puzzle. Multiple paths and scads of power-ups and hazards will keep you on your toes. Consult the all-in-one dashboard on your top screen. Show off your Magnetica personalty by battling a friend head-to-head. Single-player items boost your score, slow down or stop time, or reverse the course of the marbles. Versus weaponry includes Ion Clouds (smoke screens you'll have to blow away via the DS mic), Recoils (which block marbles), Black Holes (which suck up launched marbles), Viruses (which deflect marbles) and Gravitons (which alter the path of launched marbles). A seemingly endless array of fresh twists will keep drawing you back to single-player Magnetica. Switches, tracks that pass over or below each other, and moving barriers that deflect marbles will keep you flicking marbles for hours. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
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