Meteos

 DS
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 129 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 179
  3. Negative: 38 out of 179
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  1. Mark
    May 10, 2005
    0
    The critics got it all wrong on this one. With repetitive gameplay and horrid controls this one isn't worth your time nor your money.
  2. ChrisY.
    Jul 5, 2005
    0
    Too simple of a game too play. I'll stick with Tetris Attack for the SNES or Lumines for the PSP.
  3. DanR.
    May 16, 2005
    0
    I don't think they are the same guys, their style of writing is different. Plus they don't hate the same issues so it seems like they're different. The game seemed too gimmicky to me.
  4. Even-mindedperson
    May 16, 2005
    2
    I own both a DS and a PSP, and they see the same amount of play time. I'm doing this as a simple comparitve between Lumines and Meteos, since that's what everybody is clammering about. I tip the hat to Lumines easily, it has endless replay ability; meaing that you get more money out of Lumines that you do this game. While the DS might be a better system in the long run, not right now.
  5. Ben
    May 16, 2005
    1
    Karl M. is right on this one. You either love it or hate, however I think most people will hate this one, like me.
  6. [Anoymous]
    May 9, 2005
    0
    Gameplay is flawed. Play lumines instead.
  7. TonyG.
    Nov 9, 2005
    3
    I gave it a 3 for 3 rockets up nintendos butt. this game is a gimmicky piece of junk. line up 3 tiles ... if you can make it without another color touching first. also if you are failing, you can scribble and beat the level! so it is easy to scribble cheat. also the stylus and touch screen are a little off. it would have been amazing if it werent for those issues major issues. i am reallyI gave it a 3 for 3 rockets up nintendos butt. this game is a gimmicky piece of junk. line up 3 tiles ... if you can make it without another color touching first. also if you are failing, you can scribble and beat the level! so it is easy to scribble cheat. also the stylus and touch screen are a little off. it would have been amazing if it werent for those issues major issues. i am really disappointed since i seen so many amazing reviews for this junk, i felt confident to buy it. i played it 100 times to try to like it and i just cant like it, its that bad.… Expand
  8. Tim
    May 18, 2005
    3
    I thought this game was really fun and addicting at first, and while it still is, I just don't feel it was worth my 30 dollars. But, I must say, it is one of the better games for the DS if you want a quick game that you will play for a week and then not play.
  9. DSLover
    May 8, 2005
    0
    With flawed puzzle action, and a bizzare control scheme, the only thing I like about this game is turning it off. I love the DS's originality, but this game does not do a good job of expressing it. Stay away!
  10. BobR.
    Jul 5, 2005
    0
    Not a good game. Allmost impossible game to play on the road, since touching is hard to do with bounces and stuff. Didn't enjoy at all.
  11. JohnO.
    Feb 13, 2006
    3
    I bought this game because all the games sites raved about it. I feel betrayed, because this is simply not a game worthy of the elite rating it has been given. The biggest flaw is the scribble cheat. When you start losing, just scribble. This is a game you can play for 15 minutes at a store kiosks and see just about all there is. I wish I had my 30 bucks back. I'm still just so I bought this game because all the games sites raved about it. I feel betrayed, because this is simply not a game worthy of the elite rating it has been given. The biggest flaw is the scribble cheat. When you start losing, just scribble. This is a game you can play for 15 minutes at a store kiosks and see just about all there is. I wish I had my 30 bucks back. I'm still just so shocked everyone seems so awestruck by this unsatisfying game.… Expand
  12. Don
    May 12, 2005
    0
    The controls.... The controls...
  13. Josh
    May 12, 2005
    0
    After beating a stage it gives you the feeling of WHY? Bad replay value and controls.
  14. AnonymousMC
    Jul 26, 2005
    0
    I would just like to say to willman (stupid name. are you 4 or something), that the only reason this is getting good reviews from publications is because they have nothing to judge Meteos against on the DS. If this had come out on the PSP, it would be getting 5 points lower because a puzzle similiar to this has already come out. So, anyway, just lower everybody's by 5 and you getI would just like to say to willman (stupid name. are you 4 or something), that the only reason this is getting good reviews from publications is because they have nothing to judge Meteos against on the DS. If this had come out on the PSP, it would be getting 5 points lower because a puzzle similiar to this has already come out. So, anyway, just lower everybody's by 5 and you get the real score.… Expand
  15. AnonymousMC
    Jul 26, 2005
    0
    Matt W. I would just like to say that your name gives us other Matt W.s shame that you are a Matt W. (If that is really your name...). By giving this game a 10, whcih means it is perfect, which it can't be, then you are obviously a DS and/or Meteos and/or Nintendo and/or CrappySystem and/orJapanese and/ortouch screen fanboy. Shame be upon you.
  16. AnonymousMC
    May 24, 2005
    0
    I dont understand why people like this game- if you can call it that. The controls are borderline unplayable. The gameplay is where it really falls apart too. This game may not be so bad if Lumines hadnt already come out. Meteos, more like Meteo-cer, if that
  17. AnonymousMC
    Feb 4, 2009
    3
    I just don't get it. I try to be strategic and enjoy the game, and always end up frantically scratching at the screen - and beating the game using no strategy or brain power at all. I feel like I'm in a parallel universe where up is down and and critics love awful games. What am I missing!?

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best DS Game of 2005
4
#4 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
3
#3 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. 1UP
    90
    Outside of being a great showcase for the DS itself, Meteos is also a fantastic, dizzyingly fast puzzle game that leaves an addictive aftertaste not seen since the likes of "Tetris Attack."
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  2. Siliconera
    90
    A born sleeper hit. It's one of the best puzzlers in a long time, with wireless multiplayer and plenty of unlockable features to keep gamers coming back. [JPN Import]
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  3. Games Radar
    100
    With solo modes consisting of time trials, endurance tests or battles against virtual players, and wickedly competitive multiplayer games, Meteos is the most compellingly perfect puzzler we've played in years. [NGC Pocket]
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