Xbox 360 Puzzle Games
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The Splatters
Platform:
Xbox 360
April 11, 2012
The Splatters are acrobatic masters with a unique death wish - to blow themselves up with style. In this action-puzzler, you unlock and master a variety of stunts and perform spectacular moves to clear out each stage in the most dramatic way possible. With its fast-paced, splattery liquid physics engine you won't play the same way twice. And using Splatter TV, an in-game feature for sharing game clips, you pick up a myriad of new moves as you watch the world’s top players perform their combos. It’s a messy, colorful show of skill and destruction. Life can be short. DIE WITH STYLE.
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Quarrel
Platform:
Xbox 360
January 25, 2012
A war of words, combining anagram action with simple strategy, all wrapped up in a distinctive, friendly style. Quarrel features characters of varying abilities to play against, each with their own unique vocabularies. Quarrel provides a range of fun, from simple casual play to fiendish challenges against the most verbally-dextrous anagram minds in the world. [Ignition]
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Crazy Machines Elements
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 24, 2011
In grand Crazy Machines tradition, players must create wacky chain reactions using different parts and accomplish the tasks set out in their mission, from knocking vases over to blowing out candles.
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Boulder Dash-XL
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 13, 2011
This tricky, action-puzzle and dexterity game made its debut in the early 80s and has continued to fascinate its enormous fan base and new players for decades. Today the game is recognized as one of the best loved retro games in the history of computer and video gaming. Now Boulder Dash is back with a hot new look to take the Xbox Live Arcade platform by storm. The multimillion units selling hit game's core remains unchanged: in a race against time players must collect sparkling diamonds while besting hordes of enemies; and, avoiding numerous traps, and of course, falling boulders!
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The Adventures of Shuggy
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 15, 2011
"The Adventures of Shuggy" is part platformer, part puzzler, and 100 percent pure type-O negative fun. Shuggy boasts a suite of novel play mechanics that are mixed and matched throughout 116 unique single-player levels, each with their own clever twist.
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Bejeweled Blitz Live
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 23, 2011
Take on friends in the brilliant gem-matching action of Bejeweled Blitz Live! Choose your favorite playing style - Classic or Twist - and rocket up the leaderboards! Battle your way to the top in the all-new 16-player Party mode over Xbox LIVE.
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Stacking
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 9, 2011
Stacking is the second downloadable game produced by THQ and the award-winning Double Fine Productions. The adventure of Stacking requires players to capture and stack dolls together, then use each doll's unique abilities to solve the game's challenges. As more puzzles are solved, new dolls are acquired and the game's visually lush, carefully constructed story unfolds.
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Body and Brain Connection
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 8, 2011
Brain Age Kinect is a brain training title from Namco Bandai. Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, cocreator of the DS Brain Age series. Also known as "Dr. Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises."
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ilomilo
Platform:
Xbox 360
January 5, 2011
ilomilo is a puzzle game where you control two friends, ilo and milo.
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Raskulls
Platform:
Xbox 360
December 29, 2010
Raskulls is a puzzle platform game available for download on Xbox Live Arcade.
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Create
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 16, 2010
The more players explore the game, solve level-based challenges, and customize their world, the more rewards will be unlocked. Creativity will be unleashed as players design environments with easy-to-use brushes and tools, including textures, props and animating objects that bring the scene to life. On the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and MAC players can share any of their creations, solutions or challenges with the community through the console and also via the official Create website at www.create.ea.com. Friends can download and remix solutions and set challenges for other players to download and complete. Imaginations will run wild this holiday!
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The UnderGarden
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 10, 2010
Challenge your mind in the wondrous depths of The UnderGarden. Plunge into a unique new world exploring large underground caverns, encountering mysterious creatures to befriend or avoid. Solve mind-bending brainteasers and puzzles as soothing tunes accompany you on your journey through 14 distinct levels of state of the art 3D graphics. The UnderGarden offers a mental challenge and aesthetic experience like nothing else.
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Dream Chronicles
Platform:
Xbox 360
October 20, 2010
Unlock the secrets of the beautiful and mysterious fairy realm in the third installment of the award-winning Dream Chronicles series. Discover hidden clues and solve challenging puzzles as you join Faye on her quest to save her daughter from the clutches of the Fairy Queen Lilith with the assistance of her husband Fidget. Reveal the secret prophecy of The Chosen Child as you unlock the Nexus to solve puzzles that span across multiple areas and immerse yourself in this all-new hunt-and-seek adventure with unexpected twists that will keep you searching for answers throughout the game.
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Dead Space Ignition
Platform:
Xbox 360
October 13, 2010
Dead Space Ignition combines an interactive comic-style story with three unique hacking mini games; Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override. Each game offers a fun and satisfying arcade experience that will challenge players with puzzles and twitch gameplay. Dead Space Ignition features a unique. Choose Your Own Adventure type narrative, allowing players to survive the horrific Necromorph outbreak in multiple ways. The game offers four unique endings and upon completion of each one, players will be rewarded with unlocks including an exclusive suit, all of which can be used by Isaac Clarke in Dead Space 2.
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Puzzle Quest 2
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 30, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world, and with all new character classes: Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin. [Infinite Interactive]
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Voodoo Dice
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 26, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Roll the dice in a mystical world filled with exploration, puzzle solving, and adventure. Voodoo Dice is a puzzler that challenges you to solve puzzles in unique and interesting ways in a quest to conquer the voodoo universe. Experience a variety of game play with 60 single-player levels, 20 multiplayer levels, and four multiplayer modes including Race Mode, Flag Mode, Tactic Mode, and Arcade Mode. Voodoo Dice promises to win you over with its immersive gameplay and Voodoo fun! [Ubisoft]
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Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 26, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex follows Ben Tennyson as he finds himself in the middle of Hex’s villainous plan to control the Earth. Utilizing the powers of the Omnitrix, transform Ben into ten different alien forms including Big Chill, Spider Monkey, and for the first time ever, Lodestar, as he battles Hex and his minions. Choose from 10 different aliens to platform your way through 15 levels completing puzzle challenges along the way. Fight through menacing villains and bosses in Ben’s newest adventure. Experience the world of Ben 10 Alien Force with 3-D characters set in a vibrant, 2-D styled environment. [Konami]
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Puzzle Chronicles
Platform:
Xbox 360
April 21, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Enter the dark and savage lands of the Ashurin Empire as you battle to avenge the atrocities the Empire brought upon your tribesmen in Puzzle Chronicles. On your heroic quest to topple the Empire, fight fierce beasts and battle-hardened warriors in this new puzzle/role-playing hybrid game. Featuring an active puzzle combat mechanic, deep story, and robust character development, Puzzle Chronicles brings you into the next era of puzzle RPGs. [Konami]
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The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 17, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Create your own paradox... for the love of pie. Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie in The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom. Record yourself and harness your time-bending abilities to cooperate, compete against, and disrupt your past, present, and future selves. Winterbottom's debut misadventures present a whimsical spin on the notions of time, space, and play. Join Winterbottom as he travels through over 75 "movie" levels, causing mischief and mayhem in pursuit of the mysterious and elusive Chronoberry Pie on his spectacular journey through space-time. [2K Play]
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KrissX
Platform:
Xbox 360
January 27, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join Wordsworth the Owl on his mission to solve "KrissX"-ed word puzzles, for the first time on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Switch around letters to complete mind boggling terms and use helpful hints to achieve reward badges and high scores. Venture through 150 colorful stages, time yourself, or play at your leisure for hours on end. Uncover thousands of different word puzzles and test your skills in quick thinking, trivia, and knowledge! [Xbox.com]
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Polar Panic
Platform:
Xbox 360
December 23, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Polar Panic has you playing through 50 challenging levels to battle Mr. Big in Story Mode. Or work your way through all 50 of the fiendish block-based puzzles. Survive against never-ending waves of trappers in Survivor Mode. Play on your own or with two to four players against the trappers and each other in Kills, Points, or Last Man Standing variations. [Valcon Games]
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Puzzlegeddon
Platform:
Xbox 360
December 16, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Set in an array of galaxies, Puzzlegeddon™ features a clever mix of puzzle, action, and strategy in a fast-paced and exciting game! Compete for the top spot on the planet by creating multiple combos for the quickest way to gather enough resources to blast your enemies out of this world. Or, if you find yourself on the perilous poisonous planet, solve brainteasers to survive for as long as possible and rack up a high score. Battle up to five players on Xbox LIVE in a variety of galaxies in this stylish and quirky puzzle brawler. [Tecmo]
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Gyromancer
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 18, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Gyromanceris a puzzle-roleplaying game (RPG) featuring a unique battle system based on Bejeweled Twist combined with elements of Square Enix role-playing games. Battle system: Gyromancer has a new battle system based on Bejeweled Twist. Command unique beasts to battle your foes. Hidden treasures: Search the map for items, coins, and new beasts to fight at your side. Gain levels in battle and acquire powerful new beasts. Deadly mage: Assume the role of Rivel, a deadly mage, as he rids Aldemona Wood of a brooding darkness. [Square Enix]
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Diner Dash
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 18, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Diner Dash, the number one PC time-management game has landed onto Xbox LIVE! Guide Flo, a former office-worker turned restaurateur, as she builds up her diner empire. Go online and face players in head to head matches to see who's the best Flo. Join up with a friend or another player online for a Team Dash game where your team takes on six other players to see whose diner is the best in town. Fresh look: Fresh looks are the special of the day, as Flo, her customers, and her restaurants come to life in three dimensions and in high definition graphics. Fast action: Take on all the different diners with 10 levels in each. Seat patrons, take their order, deliver their food, take their payment, and bus their table as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed. Your customers will lose patience and leave if they aren't satisfied. Remember, service with a smile! Pick up and play: Two all-new control schemes are designed specifically for your controller, a point and click style with hotkeys, and an arcade style where you directly control Flo as she runs around. Multiplayer: Hop online for some brand-new eight-person multiplayer in Team Dash Mode, and 1-on-1 in Head to Head Mode. [Hudson Entertainment]
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Peggle Nights
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 18, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] More of an expansion than a true sequel to the addictive Peggle.
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Encleverment Experiment
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 11, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] A myriad of mini-games to make your mind more magnificent await in the Encleverment Experiment! Join Professor Ivor Question in his lab and test your mental faculties to the limit. One to four players compete in 16 mind-bending games, collecting Noodles (the currency of geniuses!) to spend on over 50 collectable Mascots. Or Take-A-Test and track your ongoing Encleverment over time! Train the four quadrants of your brain or use the Home-Made game feature to create your own quiz shows. With 15 in-game opponents to beat, many multiplayer modes, full Avatar support and the Professor as your guide, the Encleverment never ends. [Blitz]
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Tower Bloxx Deluxe
Platform:
Xbox 360
October 21, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Get the full version and discover all 6 massive game modes of this addictive smash-hit! The action-puzzle phenomenon is played by millions on the web, but Xbox Live players get the full HD experience with revolutionary social scoring, avatar support, power ups, and even multiplayer. Get ready for edge of your seat action that'll have you creating swaying, tipping and tumbling towers sky-high. [Microsoft]
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Bust-A-Move Live!
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 30, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade: Also known as "Puzzle Bobble Live"] BUST-A-MOVE, sometimes known as PUZZLE BOBBLE, returns in BUST-A-MOVE Live!, with all of its exciting pick-up-and-play gameplay intact. Dazzling graphics and a surreal soundtrack create a unique fantasy world enhancing the ultimate BUST-A-MOVE experience. Classic gameplay: Fire bubbles at the bubble clusters on each stage to destroy them. It's easy to play, challenging, and fun. Multiple game modes: Clear 135 stages in Single Player mode, play against 8 colorful opponents in CPU Battle mode, or take on the Infinity mode featuring a never-ending cluster of bubbles to destroy. Online gameplay: Multiplayer mode offers frenetic competitive play that can be enjoyed at home or over Xbox LIVE, with or without Voice Chat. Even more stages: Extra Packs 1 and 2 will offer an additional 270 stages for download. [Taito]
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Droplitz
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 24, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Immerse yourself in an addictive puzzler that's all about strategically twisting and connecting mismatched dials to save precious Droplitz™. Just making a single junction is child's play. Can you master the art of the combo, or will you let your pipes runneth over? Be warned! Losing too many droplitz can be hazardous to your ability to win. With four unique play modes, a variety of board sizes, and infinite replayability, Droplitz promises to drain all your time away. Infinitely accessible, instantly addictive: Turn dials, open paths, and don't let the droplitz go to waste! Brilliantly intuitive, casual and hardcore gamers alike will be mesmerized as they rotate and connect puzzle pieces to let the droplitz flow and earn high scores. Four unique game modes: Distinct layers of complexity keep the challenge fresh with Classic, Zendurance, Power Up, and Infection modes. Learn how to deal with sluggish, infected dials, strategically use bombs to clear sections of the game board, speed up the action, or just aim for the highest score in a limited amount of time. Endless replayability: The timeless satisfaction of making combos, clearing boards, and earning top scores will keep you coming back for more. Ever-increasing speeds and larger boards ensure there's always a challenge ahead! High scores: Online leaderboards and twelve achievements mean that when you're the best, everyone will know it. Score-based gameplay makes every game a competition to get to the top of the charts. [Blitz Games Studio]
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Yosumin! LIVE
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 27, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Yosumin! is a puzzle game where you find rectangles of matching tiles known as "yosumin" and make them disappear. Make massive rectangles for the ultimate feeling of satisfaction! Yosumin! is a deceptively simple yet fiendish challenge, and it's not just about solo play - there are online battle modes to enjoy as well. Online battle Yosumin! Take on opponents from across the globe in online battles on Xbox LIVE. Endless Yosumin! Go it alone in this non-stop single-player mode. Battle Yosumin! Challenge the system itself in battles against computer-controlled opponents. Local battle Yosumin! Beat your buddies in local vs. matches! [Square Enix]
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Gel: Set & Match
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 20, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Gel: Set & Match offers brain-busting fun for everyone with its unique take on puzzle gameplay. Match colored blocks together and they melt, but throw a melting block into another one and the chain continues! In Puzzle Mode, blocks are arranged to test your wits. Action mode throws in a side-scrolling twist and challenges you to clear a path. Battle mode puts you up against your friends in fast-paced multiplayer showdowns. Jiggle up, and get ready for fun. [Gastronaut]
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FLOCK!
Platform:
Xbox 360
April 8, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Protect your cornfields and lock up your livestock, because Flock! is here! Pilot a UFO around vibrantly-colored landscapes in this charming sandbox puzzle game where you must herd animal life back to the Motherflocker. Using a powerful physics engine that drives many of the game's elements, Flock! features over 50 pastoral puzzles. Pick up wood to form bridges, move boulders to create obstructions, and flatten fields into pathways all to help deliver your herd before time runs out! Flock together with a friend and even create and share your own crazy levels online. Animal control: Herd, poke, prod and manipulate cute, cuddly animals that react to each other and their hazardous surroundings. Unique style: Enjoy the whimsical hand stitched and stuffed art style using beautiful next-gen graphics. Level editor: The level editor allows for custom puzzles to be created, shared, and rated. Multiplayer fun: Two-player local co-op lets you flock with a friend. Extras: Explore with lots of fun surprises, secret collectibles, and upgrades to find along the way. [Capcom]
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Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
Platform:
Xbox 360
April 8, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] The puzzle game of the future has arrived with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. The original best-selling Puzzle Quest franchise is back in an all-new dimension with its signature match-3, turn-based battles in a masterful hybrid of the RPG and puzzle genres. Take on the role of a rogue pilot scouring the galaxy to uncover clues in an intergalactic mystery that affects the fate of the entire universe. Build up a fleet of ships, discover hundreds of different weapons, and master the new puzzle board. A new dimension: Customize and build a fleet of ships to master the galaxy, with an all-new redesigned puzzle board. New weapons: Use over 150 different weapons to control the board. New quests: Play hundreds of missions within a single-player game. Multiplayer: Battle across the universe in one-on-one ranked online multiplayer matches. [Infinite Interactive]
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Peggle
Platform:
Xbox 360
March 11, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Experience the ball-bouncing, peg-busting phenomenon sweeping the globe, now on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Do you have what it takes to become a Peggle master? Conquer dozens of levels with 10 different characters, each with a unique special power. Face off against two to four friends in multiplayer play over Xbox LIVE, and test your skills with the Grand Master Challenges. Take your best shot. Game modes: Enjoy multiple game modes like Adventure and Quick Play. Multiple challenges: Play through more than 55 levels and 75 challenges, using 10 Peggle Masters with unique abilities. Multiplayer: Join with friends for 2-4 way multiplayer over Xbox LIVE plus local multiplayer, co-op, and party game modes. [PopCap Games]
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Exit 2
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 25, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Mr. ESC, the escape artist, is back in Exit 2, and this time he is rescuing people all over the world before time runs out. To escape safely, use your head to find a route and work with people you rescue to overcome tricky obstacles. Compete for the fastest clear time and aim to become the world's top escape artist. Exit 2 is the definitive escape puzzle game. More characters and excitement: Rescue people from danger all over the world, and welcome "Macho" and "Dog" as new companions, joining those from the previous game. More challenges: Over 10 new challenges have been added, increasing the puzzle and action elements even further. Massive gameplay: This massive game consists of 240 stages with an additional 30 original Xbox 360® stages available for download. [Taito Corporation]
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Minesweeper Flags
Platform:
Xbox 360
February 11, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Minesweeper has come a long way since the days of the 9-by-9 grid! Minesweeper Flags includes the classic grid game, but if you're looking for real action, check out Flags where you must secure the mines instead of avoiding them! Minesweeper Flags also delivers exciting multiplayer action for up to four players, deep stats to track your rankings, ratings and true skill score, fun new achievements, and an all-new action packed single-player campaign mode. This is Minesweeper Xbox 360 style. Supercharged Flags Mode: Play against the computer or compete with up to three other players locally or online in a race to find and flag the bombs first. Engaging Campaign Mode: Travel the seven continents and strategically use extra lives to sweep up mines on a variety of field sizes and shapes, unlocking lush new environments to enhance Classic or Flags mode. [TikGames]
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FunTown Mahjong
Platform:
Xbox 360
January 28, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] FunTown Mahjong brings the traditional Chinese board game to Xbox 360, with a well-balanced design and unique style that is sure to keep you coming back for more. Play against friends over Xbox LIVE, or take on the challenge of the A.I. opponents. With a tutorial for new players and featuring the 16-tile Mahjong rule set, FunTown Mahjong is great for Mahjong players of all experience levels. Get ready, you'll need strategy, wisdom, and luck to win! [FunTown World Limited]
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Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos
Platform:
Xbox 360
January 7, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Track down the evil and destructive fugitive Dr. Chaos, as you hunt down clues in the exciting seek and find game Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos. As an elite agent for Interpol, it is your mission to eradicate his trail of corruption as it takes you around the world from one international city to the next. Use your investigative skills to quickly gather the evidence needed to bring him to justice. [TikGames]
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Puzzle Arcade
Platform:
Xbox 360
December 24, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Players are invited to test their jigsaw genius and solve their way through the extensive Puzzle Arcade library, complete with more than 35 jigsaw puzzles, a variety of downloadable picture packs, and 20 puzzle challenges. With three levels of difficulty, as well as Classic and Turbo modes, players are sure to have a brain-busting experience. Challenge your friends to interactive puzzle game play, showcase your cleverly completed puzzles in the Puzzle Gallery, and share it all through your Xbox LIVE vision camera. Go ahead, put your mind to a monumental test and become the Master of the Jigsaw Universe.
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Meteos Wars
Platform:
Xbox 360
December 10, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Take a ride through an intergalactic journey where you slide, stack, and ignite your blocks to blast away the world-ending Meteos. Only you can stop them from falling and crushing your planet! Master combo links and power-ups to challenge your friends in intense multiplayer sessions. Planets galore: Defend over 20 planets, each with its own alien race, Meteos blocks, unique gravity effects, and visual and audio style. Special techniques: Master four of the "Planet Impact" special attacks -- Armageddon, Gambit, Sentinel, and Tempest. Massive modes: Test your action-puzzle skills in a variety of single-player modes, including Mission Mode, Attack Mode, or Vs. Mode. Three challenges await you in Attack Mode -- the One-Minute attack, 100-Meteo attack, and the Challenge attack. Multiplayer action: Blast away your opponents over Xbox LIVE in Matchmaking Vs. Mode and become one of the best Meteos Wars players in the community. You can also go head-to-head with your friend in Local Vs. Mode. New accessories: Collect various accessories for your aliens by clearing certain objectives. Accessorize your alien and give it some personality. [Q Entertainment]
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Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 17, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Chomp your way through an underwater mystery in Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown. Play solo or with friends to dodge predators and eat your way up the food chain to save the sea in this sequel to "Feeding Frenzy." Play wild, wacky party games, and try to stay alive in Time Attack mode. Sixty spectacular levels, brand-new fish, and underwater scenes await. New features: New fish and 60 new levels are included. And now, your fish has the ability to jump out of the water. Multiple game modes: Play wacky party games, try to survive the Time Attack mode, or take on the main challenge and eat your way up the food chain. Multiplayer: Try co-op campaign play on the same console for up to four players, or try the four player mini-games. Everyone can get into a Feeding Frenzy. [PopCap Games]
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Coffeetime Crosswords
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 16, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Prepare for a true crossword challenge as you test your skills in Coffeetime Crosswords. Try for the high score as you progress through more than 150 crosswords developed by Penny Press. Play together with a friend in co-op mode and help each other solve the crosswords. Gather your wits, prepare yourself to be entertained, and challenge your crossword prowess. [Konami]
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Roogoo
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 4, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Roogoo updates the square peg in a round hole premise to a whole new level. Help the Roogoo defeat their enemies, the evil Meemoo, in Roogoo, a new and innovative action-based puzzler. Players line up multiple platforms on different levels to allow shaped blocks to pass through and once enough of them stack up, that particular shape closes off. A simple premise becomes more complicated as Meemoos begin to obstruct players' paths, and butterflies attempt to steal blocks away. Players must swivel, roll, and boost their way through 45 puzzle-filled levels alone or with up to four friends in cooperative party mode play. For those with a more competitive spirit, Roogoo offers a two-player multiplayer mode over Xbox Live where players battle to solve the same puzzle and can build up attacks to thwart their competitors' efforts. [SpiderMonk]
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Buku Sudoku
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 28, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Experience the excitement of the world's hottest number game sensation. Buku Sudoku takes the pen-and-paper puzzler high-tech with HD graphics, helpful tutorials, single- and multiplayer game modes, multiple grid sizes, and the option to display hints, highlight errors, undo moves, and even solve puzzles. 1,200 puzzles give you plenty of opportunity to challenge your own brain, play cooperatively with friends, race head-to-head to see who can complete a board first, or compete in the new battle mode, where completing a line, row, or square will remove numbers from your opponent's board. It's Sudoku however you like to play it. [Merscom]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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AstroPop
Platform:
Xbox 360
March 22, 2006
[Xbox Live Arcade] Fire your rockets and blast off to fast-paced, arcade-puzzle action. Astropop blends fast twitch challenge with an offbeat, fun storyline. Choose from four space pilots, each with unique abilities and weaponry. Then grab, group, and blast bricks to create combos and clear a path to the stars. As you progress, a mysterious link between the pilots unfolds against a backdrop of spectacular graphics, captivating sound effects, and myriads of scoring opportunities. Astropop's two different gameplay modes (Classic & Survival), coupled with 33 challenging bonus rounds, offers hours of extraordinary replay value for players of all ages and skill levels. [Xbox.com]
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Feeding Frenzy
Platform:
Xbox 360
March 10, 2006
[Xbox Live Arcade] Slurp, gulp, and crunch your way all along the Frenzy Coast in Feeding Frenzy! The rules here are simple: Eat anything that's smaller than you and swim clear of everything else. The more you eat, the bigger you get, and the bigger you get, the closer you come to taking on the fearsome Shark King. Starfish bubbles don't help you grow, but they’re an easy way to boost your score. Oysters offer up bonus points in the form of pearls, but be quick or the shell could snap shut with you inside! Nibbling on the tail of a patrolling barracuda is a risky way to earn extra points—he can turn on you in an instant. And the jellyfish - well, it's best to swim clear of them altogether. Did you know that tuna can swim up to 50 miles per hour? Or that a parrot fish can change its gender? Feeding Frenzy includes more than four dozen fascinating fish facts like these - one between each game level. [Xbox.com]
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Jewel Quest
Platform:
Xbox 360
March 3, 2006
[Xbox Live Arcade] Jewel Quest is a unique new take on the classic-style matching game. Explore the ancient ruins of Mayan civilization while discovering hidden treasures and priceless artifacts. Rearrange valuable relics to turn sand tiles into gold. Watch out, though ... as you venture deeper into the jungle, you will encounter increasingly difficult puzzles containing secret twists, cursed items, and buried artifacts. Earn the respect of your fellow archaeologists and collect oodles of treasures and jewels. Your quest is complete when you have solved every puzzle, uncovered all the gold statues, and proven yourself a Chief Explorer. Map your progress through 180 challenging puzzles. Encounter buried relics, cursed items, and mind-boggling boards. Immerse yourself in stunning graphics, captivating music, and the wild sounds of the jungle. Earn bonus points and extra lives as you advance through the quests. Get special hints help you with your battle against time. [Xbox.com]
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Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 22, 2005
[Xbox Live Arcade] Take the classic game of gem-swapping to euphoric new heights. Solve handcrafted brain teasers in Puzzle mode while up against the clock, or kick back, relax, and enjoy Endless mode. With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems, and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before. Xbox Live Arcade features: Stunning 3-D special effects, hypnotic sound effects, entrancing music, and awe-inspiring planetary backdrops. Explosive new pieces: Power gems, hyper cubes, and time bombs. Four ways to play: Classic, Action, Puzzle, and Endless. Handcrafted puzzles: Explore a veritable galaxy in Puzzle mode, or play for eternity and collect jewelry in Endless mode. [Xbox.com]
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Hexic HD
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 22, 2005
[Xbox Live Arcade] Hexic HD is the next puzzle hit from Alexey Pajitnov, the original creator of "Tetris." Rotate groups of three hexes to form clusters of like-colored tiles. Use bonus pieces and starflowers to boost your score and discover new ways to play. But watch out for bombs - clear them before they explode or it's game over. [Xbox.com]
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Zuma Deluxe
Platform:
Xbox 360
November 22, 2005
[Xbox Live Arcade] Discover the ancient secrets of Zuma Deluxe! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery. It will take a quick hand and a sharp eye to unlock their treasures. Explore more than 20 realms in Adventure mode and put your skills to the test in the Gauntlet. Fire magical balls from the stone frog idol to make color matches, then collect coins and powerups to clear the path. But watch out! If the stream of spheres reaches the golden skull, it'll be the end for you! [Xbox.com]
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