Meteos

 DS
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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. Jack
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    I cannot recommend this game enough. An amazingly clever puzzler that has a great range of skill. The card is crammed with levels and features that will take you years to get everything! Even if you have done everything, you still wont put it down. I have had this game forever, And I still haven't gotten bored. The graphics are nice and smooth, and the open sequence graphics are the I cannot recommend this game enough. An amazingly clever puzzler that has a great range of skill. The card is crammed with levels and features that will take you years to get everything! Even if you have done everything, you still wont put it down. I have had this game forever, And I still haven't gotten bored. The graphics are nice and smooth, and the open sequence graphics are the best DS graphics I have seen. The music is awesome, as the mood of the music goes to whats happening in the game itself. 42 different planets all give a different feel. Some, everything goes slower, some, the gravity is super strong! Or non existent! Buy it. NOW. My 2nd favorite DS game. MUST. HAVE.… Expand
  2. WilliamK.
    Oct 6, 2005
    10
    I hereby declare Meteos to be The Most Addictive Game Ever.
  3. ChrisG.
    May 17, 2005
    10
    A Meteos game goes much quicker than a Lumines games. Sometimes I don't have 3 hours to waste on a puzzle game.
  4. Brian
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    This game is very addictive, fast-paced, and fun to play. The background music enhances the gameplay quite effectively. Once you start the game, you'll never put your DS down. It makes use of the stylus very effectively so I do not know why some of the reviewers here are having control issues. How hard is it to use a stylus? If you like puzzle games like Lumines, you will definitely This game is very addictive, fast-paced, and fun to play. The background music enhances the gameplay quite effectively. Once you start the game, you'll never put your DS down. It makes use of the stylus very effectively so I do not know why some of the reviewers here are having control issues. How hard is it to use a stylus? If you like puzzle games like Lumines, you will definitely enjoy this DS game.… Expand
  5. EvenP.
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    I've given it a 10 to make up for the obvious (and VERY sad) PSP fanboy, trying to lower it's score. You are very sad. Get a life. Play decent games.
  6. TobeM.
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    Highly motivating game modes, very fresh concept, tons of variations in playing style and levels.
  7. TG
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    Crack.
  8. JosephK.
    Feb 20, 2006
    9
    Great game, fun, original, addictive, and better than Tetris. Just a few things that can be said about this game.
  9. ARandomPerson
    Oct 6, 2005
    10
    One of the best uses of the DS's touch screenI've seen. With a lot of variety between the planets and "simple to grasp, hard to master" gameplay, it'll last a long time. Just don't attempt to make any sense out of it.
  10. Martyn
    May 16, 2005
    10
    This is an exceptional puzzle game, despite what the clueless cretin beneath has to say. How a person can get defensive about a game to the point of assuming 4 identities in a pitiful attempt to discredit the competition, is beyond me. Oh and if one has a DS, recommending a game on a different platform is a bit silly. Its people like this who make a mockery of this rating system.
  11. Supersean
    May 16, 2005
    10
    I can't believe how fun, addictive and creative this game is, andd the controls are just perfect, this game is a work of art, lumines is good but meteos has more to it.
  12. KevinT.
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    One of the most richly engrossing puzzle games I have ever played. It is also the most frantic. I have owned this game since it came out in Japan and it has never left my DS for long. I play a round or two almost every day and it is still very fun. If you have a DS, I think this is really a must have title.
  13. SueN.
    Jun 17, 2005
    9
    Very addicting and fun--great game for long airplane rides (DS battery last a good long time). I don't understand the comments about the controls--you're using a stylus, for pete's sake.
  14. FrankY.
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Actually, when I first turned on this game it was a bit too hard and most games were 40 seconds or less. After a while I must have unlocked somethimg but I now exclusively play trip version which strings winnable games together. The sound and richness of the various planets doesn't come out till you get this mode. Probably the best puzzle game I have. most of the negative comments Actually, when I first turned on this game it was a bit too hard and most games were 40 seconds or less. After a while I must have unlocked somethimg but I now exclusively play trip version which strings winnable games together. The sound and richness of the various planets doesn't come out till you get this mode. Probably the best puzzle game I have. most of the negative comments are either PSP flamers or have not unlocked the better features yet.… Expand
  15. KevinR.
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    Great game, an instant classic and easily my favorite DS game. Nintendo DS really needs more great games like this.
  16. DarrenZ.
    Jul 23, 2005
    10
    I can't believe all the jealous PSP fanboys giving this game a zero. It's one of the best puzzle games I've ever played, like Bejeweled meets Tetris. It's addictive, challenging, has a terrific presentation, and makes excellent use of the DS touchscreen. It has afflicted me with the "Just one more game!" syndrome for hours on end. If you have a DS then Meteos is a must I can't believe all the jealous PSP fanboys giving this game a zero. It's one of the best puzzle games I've ever played, like Bejeweled meets Tetris. It's addictive, challenging, has a terrific presentation, and makes excellent use of the DS touchscreen. It has afflicted me with the "Just one more game!" syndrome for hours on end. If you have a DS then Meteos is a must buy game. If you don't have a DS then Meteos is an excellent reason to get one!… Expand
  17. Nick
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    AN AMAZING game, and I don't usually LIKE puzzle games, but this game... HOT DAMN. It's weird, and strange, but I've not been so addicted to a game in a VERY long time. The music is downright AMAZING, I can't stop talking about this because it's so catchy and unique, the integration of beats with specific movements is awesome. On top of this, the PACE of the game AN AMAZING game, and I don't usually LIKE puzzle games, but this game... HOT DAMN. It's weird, and strange, but I've not been so addicted to a game in a VERY long time. The music is downright AMAZING, I can't stop talking about this because it's so catchy and unique, the integration of beats with specific movements is awesome. On top of this, the PACE of the game is amazing, it's VERY fast and will turn off a lot of people from this game. But it's true, you will either love it or hate it. When I watched the videos, I was not convinced, but when I played it, and saw all taht could be unlocked, and everything amazing about this game, I was hooked. Any spare time I have it's trying to collect meteos to unlock other cool planets that I can play with :D But if you don't like to play games to unlock, or that are SUPER fast - you just won't like it. If however you do love awesome games that make you want to keep playing them for hours on end, THEN GET GET GET! :)… Expand
  18. Willman
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    Look at the critical acclaim for this game from every established publication. This is it people. Meteos downrite rules. Hours slip by as you play. Multiplayer is even better. Since you can play with 4 people using 1 cartridge, everyone can get in on the action!
  19. DanH.
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    Awesome game! Very addicting and long replay value. Colorful and rich graphics and nice music. I've played both this and Lumines, and this is MUCH better. A must have for any DS owner!
  20. ChrisS.
    Aug 1, 2005
    10
    I have played a lot of DS games and this is one of the best. This is definately my favorite, because I enjoy tetris very much, and it's 100 times more fun than tetris. The graphics and sound are also enjoyable.
  21. ZaheerS.
    Sep 22, 2005
    10
    A revolution of the puzzle genre of handheld gaming, this is an absolutely incredible piece of software. The immense numbers of unlockables, stats, and the unlimited different strategies to use, easily make this game the first must-have for the DS.
  22. FedorH.
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    The best game ever made!
  23. AnonymousMC
    Jul 4, 2006
    9
    This is easily one of the best puzzlers ever. I know a lot of people who say this game is bad. Don't believe them. They are probably just those types of gamers who are only into the hardcore stuff (addicts, if you will) but this game is very fun and addictive! Its a very creative puzzler with loads of innovation, and I was seriously hooked on this game for months! It's myThis is easily one of the best puzzlers ever. I know a lot of people who say this game is bad. Don't believe them. They are probably just those types of gamers who are only into the hardcore stuff (addicts, if you will) but this game is very fun and addictive! Its a very creative puzzler with loads of innovation, and I was seriously hooked on this game for months! It's my personal favorite DS game!… Expand
  24. Random
    Aug 7, 2007
    10
    Easily the best pick up and play game I've ever had, and definitely an action packed deal when things get sticky on it. This gave me a reason to love my DS again. (Plus, I picked it up used in good condition for 15$. WHAT A DEAL).
  25. AnonymousMC
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    I am a big fan of all puzzle games. I love Tetris and PPL both. However, this game is so original, and I could play it for hours on end. It's too bad that the game came out before the Wi-Fi games, it would be very fun playing this against people from around the world. I hope there is eventually a sequel.
  26. JonathanZ.
    Oct 3, 2005
    8
    Curse you, Tetsuya Mizuguchi! Unleashing Lumines on an unsuspecting public wasn't enough? You had to make another incredible puzzle game? Much as I'm loathe to admit it, Lumines drew from that Tetris vibe everyone is so fond of. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, I'm just saying that it really wasn't that original. (Not that there are very many ways you can Curse you, Tetsuya Mizuguchi! Unleashing Lumines on an unsuspecting public wasn't enough? You had to make another incredible puzzle game? Much as I'm loathe to admit it, Lumines drew from that Tetris vibe everyone is so fond of. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, I'm just saying that it really wasn't that original. (Not that there are very many ways you can make falling blocks seem interesting.) Meteos, in contrast, doesn't really have any games you can compare it to. It's also probably the only puzzle game with a plot of any form, let alone alternate endings. Basically, a giant eye is out killing planets by spewing blocks on them, and you're the only one who can put a stop to it. Unlike most other games in the genre, you don't get to control the blocks as they appear. They just fall and fall, faster and faster. What you do get to do is use the stylus to move the blocks either up or down. Match three of the same kind of block (vertically or horizontally), and you jettison all of the blocks above them into the air. You're basically in constant peril, because when there aren't a lot of blocks on the screen you're hard pressed to find a match, and when there are you can easily find a match but have nearly no time to do so. In short, I find playing to be exciting! Challenging, to be sure, but I can respect that. BOTTOM LINE: Both of Mizuguchi's puzzle games are good for different reasons, but that doesn't diminish their quality.… Expand
  27. KarlM.
    May 14, 2005
    10
    From the creator of Rez and just like with Rez, you either love it or you hate it. The quintessential marmite game.
  28. [Anonymous]
    May 15, 2005
    10
    Those guys are obviously all the same person, and he is also obviously a PSP fanboy. This game blows lumines out of the water!!
  29. SameerM.
    May 30, 2005
    10
    Worth getting a ds just to play this. simply awesome. i got the jap version, and will most definately get the english one too when it's out.
  30. ORANGEADE
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    This is one of my favorite ds games. since it came from nintendo, if had full touch screen support, great conrtol, gameplay, multiplayer, replay, and even sound.speaking of which the sound is amazing, i love how when you make combos you make different sounds (ignition did that with Zoo Keeper but not as well)...this is an awsome ds game.
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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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