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Call of Atlantis Review
Call of Atlantis - the third in the series of popular match-three puzzlers - deftly avoids the disturbing tendency to churn out identikit sequels to score a quick buck, delivering instead a spectacular return to form for the franchise. As an added bonus, it's also proof positive that a little time and effort is all it takes to reinvent nearly any adventure in the eyes of even the most jaded critics, much to our delight and surprise.
Spooky Spirits Review
Halloween is just around the corner and there's no better way to celebrate the festive season of ghouls and ghosts than playing a match-'em-up game with a spooky theme. Spooky Spirits fits the bill perfectly, but will this game add enjoyment to your Halloween? Well, that's what we're here to find out.
Bejeweled Twist Review
With more than 350 million copies downloaded and more than 25 million units sold, PopCap's Bejeweled games are without question the most popular casual game franchise of our time. Little did the developers know in 2000, when Diamond Mine launched (later to be renamed Bejeweled), this simple yet addictive puzzler would spawn countless clones, sequels and spin-offs for multiple platforms.
As you probably heard by now, PopCap is back with its most ambitious follow-up to date: Bejeweled Twist. Nearly four years in the making, this game attempts to reinvent the match-three genre. Did PopCap Succeed? Yes and no.
Jungle Quest Review
In the match-three market, it takes a strong, unique idea or mechanic to really stand out, and Jungle Quest, the latest puzzler from Friday's Games, just might have it. Unfortunately, though, it's hampered by some quality issues.
Pakoombo Review
Pop quiz: What do ghosts, talking owls and sunny seaside getaways have in common? They're all part of Pakoombo, a catchy new tropical match-three puzzler set to a Calypso beat. While not particularly groundbreaking, and saddled with several inherent design flaws, it's nonetheless a respectable attempt to jazz up an overpopulated genre.
