Post by Kaneda on Sept 10, 2005 21:22:21 GMT -5
Only for Nintendo DS
Up to 4 players with a single cart
Rated "E" for "Everyone" by the ESRB
One of the most fun and challenging games of the summer
Gameplay
Smooth and addictive. Meteos is one of the best puzzle games created to this very day. I would rate it as one of the most addictive games to be released on Nintendo DS, or any system. This is no typical puzzle game, there is a very unique feeling of action blended into the gameplay. You feel as though you're playing a "Bejeweled" styled puzzle game and yet, you feel like you're playing an action game as you launch an attack of blocks on the opposing planet.
Graphics
For the DS, the introduction scene to this game is as good as it gets graphically. The colors are bright and joyful, yet sad and mournful at the same time. The graphics do what they need to do. They tell the story of Meteos and they do it in a well crafted manner.
Sound
Easily the best music in any DS game released to this date. There's something for everyone. Whether you enjoy Techno, Rock, Metal, Country, etc. Each level contains it's own unique beat and the blocks you launch sync perfectly with the music to create the experience of a music simulator aswell as a puzzle/action game.
Replay
As with most puzzle games, the replay value on Meteos is phenomenal. Between all the unlockables and the sheer fun that you'll have playing the game, Meteos is worth every second spent playing it. You have the ability to unlock new planets, sound clips, items and rare elements that will aid you in unlocking future objects. Even once the unlockables are complete, the game holds up with it's addicting gameplay.
Overall Rating: 89%
Key Points
fun and addicting
tons of replay value
nice blend of action and puzzle genres
I'll add this last little bit because I just finished the game. I finished unlocking everything down to the last item, planet and bit of music. My final time for unlocking everything is 33 hours.