Mercury Meltdown Remix

Though you can't take this version on the road, if you like puzzles, you won't be able to put Mercury Meltdown Remix down.

Certainly improves on the original PSP game and in many ways ends up being a better game on the PS2. While it comes much closer to fully capitalising on the ingenuity of the core concept, there’s still a feeling that the series is not quite there yet, with the PSP version lacking refined controls and the PS2 version requiring a little more depth for a home console game.

With some improvements to the camera control, pushing a blob of mercury around is as fun as ever. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

The gameplay is really improved upon just by using the second analog stick for camera control. The party games are fun, but would have been better if they were multiplayer.

The gameplay is fun and challenging, the graphics are pretty decent and the overall theme of the game works well.

A good choice for those who like puzzle games that require you to use your reflexes along with your brains.

Over 200 levels adds to the gigantic amount of replay value. Even though it is lacking in a multiplayer mode, Remix is still a complete blast and will provide you with many hours of enjoyment.

Still, here's a thought, Ignition: release the game with tweaked controls, a fully working camera and tilt support for the PlayStation Network. On the PS3 and for a good $10, the game could be one of those titles that everyone has just to properly show off the SIXAXIS.

Mercury Meltdown Remix presents some interesting puzzle designs that are both unique and challenging, and it also has enough content to satisfy puzzle enthusiasts for a good amount of playtime. However, the fact that it is, in some ways, a worse game than the predecessor from which it was ported detracts from its appeal.