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If you prefer some swashbuckling, keelhauling, and plank-walking flavor in your match-three puzzle action, then boy are you in luck. Sailing the deadly high seas in search of trouble and treasure provides the enticing thematic backdrop for a healthy dose of polished puzzle gameplay in The Adventures of Mary Ann: Lucky Pirates. A little piratical twist and a lot of variety make for some fun lighthearted Caribbean mayhem. Just watch out for sea serpents, scurvy, and sunken reefs along the way. Read more»

There's a saying in Britain that, when something is a bit twee or a touch picture postcard, it's described as being a little bit "chocolate box." It's a term that applies to any "ye olde English" tourist trap you can think of, small snow-capped towns literally resembling the quaint old streets depicted on the top of chocolate box tins in centuries past. Perhaps it shouldn't be all too surprising, then, that Grandpa's Candy Factory - a title dedicated to making such condiments - is just a little bit "chocolate box" itself.  Read more»

Whether it involves hitting 88 miles per hour in Deloreon or flying around space in a bright blue police box, the idea of time travel continues to fascinates us. It has to be said, however, I'm not sure anyone ever considered that merely matching up three coloured shapes in a line would be enough to power us forward in time. That's Time Machine: Evolution's precedent, though in fairness, the plot is little more than a sideshow. Read more»

Lost Inca Prophecy, a match-three game with a smattering of hidden-object puzzles, is a thoroughly disappointing experience. It tantalizes players with lovely artistic design and the promise of an interesting adventure through ancient Incan tombs filled with compelling matching games, and then nearly completely fails to engage the player. Read more»

Like brightly hued boxes full of enticing candy bits, color-matching puzzle games come in all manner of different shapes and sizes. Though it seems rare to stumble upon new variations that are particularly original, I don't think I've ever encountered a puzzle game where the pieces I'm trying to match roll around willy-nilly in every direction - as if they loathe the thought of being combined in the first place. Temperamental space marbles are not the only thing that makes QuantZ so unique. Read more»

When a game tries to use a theme and doesn't really do much with it, it's easy to criticize. But when the core gameplay is so interesting and fresh, can it really be held against it? 3Tones tries to make music an integral part of the gameplay and doesn't. But even with the sound muted, 3Tones is a great match-three puzzler with enough twists and innovations to keep you playing. Read more»

When playing a game, it's sad that, in spite of solid efforts from a developer, the word that first leaps to mind is formulaic. Babylonia, while well-crafted, has a big case of the "me-toos." It's a shame, because there are some interesting ideas in the game, but not enough to make it really stand out. Read more»

Waking up at the carnival is never the sign of a good nights sleep, but waking up at the carnival with no recollection of who you are or how you got there?  That's just trouble.  Lucky for you there's a fortune teller ready to help you unravel this mystery in Lost Fortunes.  Play a variety of brain teasing mini-games to get the fortune teller's tarot cards back and she'll help you recover those lost memories...  or will she? Read more»

The original World Mosaics title was a decent "picross" title, brimming with loads of puzzles and a mildly interesting story that wove the main game together. Its sequel, World Mosaics 2, returns with the plethora of puzzles of its predecessor, improves on some aspects of the first title, but strangely addresses none of the issues. Read more»

In the kingdom of the forest all the flowers have lost all their petals.  It's up to you, the forest's one true hero, to use your magic wand and re-petal all of the flowers in the kingdom.  And how will you tackle such a treacherous task?  Through match-3 puzzle gameplay, of course!  But it's not just any match-3 gameplay.  Everfall offers a fresh take on the well-loved genre. Read more»