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Recommended
0.3 hrs last two weeks / 4,109.6 hrs on record (2,392.3 hrs at review time)
Posted: Feb 16, 2016 @ 8:39am
Updated: Aug 25, 2019 @ 3:00pm

Introduction:

Dazzling explosions of colorful jewels adds another dimension to this delightful and challenging match 3 puzzle game. Never fails to interest anyone.

Gameplay:

Classic: Match 3 or more for the classic game we all know and love. You can create special gems for a more spectacular effect. Matching four creates a "fire" gem, when used in an "L" style creates a "row-line" destroying gem. Combine 5 to create a "hypercube" which destroys all gems on the field of the same kind and color.

Zen: Customize your own experience with sights, sounds and binaural beats to create your own relaxing, never-ending retreat. No timers or pressure.

Lightning: Exhilarating, heart pounding race against the clock. Can you extend your time past the 1 minute mark while dramatically increasing your points?

Quest: Experience the ultimate quest with forty magical challenges. Uses a combination of both fun and challenging modes.

Unlockable modes:
  • Butterflies: Do you have an analytical mind and love to solve strategic puzzles? Then this is for you. Some of the gems are transformed into butterflies that move up when another match is made. Be careful when it moves to the top to the spider the game is over.

  • Diamond Mine: Beat the clock while digging thru rock for relics, gold and silver. Do you have what it takes to collect the riches before time runs out?

  • Ice Storm: Can you destroy the rising columns of water that turn to ice, threatening to quickly freeze the board, thus ending your game? Quick reflexes and careful planning are greatly needed here.

  • Poker: You build poker hands by having consecutive matches of the same colors. It's a game of chance, since your hands highly depend on the randomness of the current tiles.

Pros:

+ 8 Amazing game modes
+ Spectacular high def explosions
+ Great Al voiced in lightning mode
+ 65 Steam achievements/20 in game badges
+ Leader board
+ Ultra-smooth gameplay (no glitches)
+ Great soundtrack

Cons:

- No multi-player
- No trading cards

Result / Final Thoughts:

Whether you're looking for a casual relaxing game, challenging puzzle or a strategic race against the clock, this game can satisfy what you're looking for. It is a great way to spend time as it’s very addicting. For me, minutes turned into hours. My favorite has to be lightning mode which is also where most of my hours have been spent on. At $5 this game is without a doubt a bargain.

Rating: 9/10

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4 Comments
LyndaSmiles ᴱᴳ Dec 11, 2021 @ 11:00am 
I'm not usually good at fast action games either but i keep trying and with a little luck i sometimes get the achievements. :SpongeSmile:
Trent Dec 11, 2021 @ 7:18am 
Oh wow...that's some dedication to the game (~4,000 hours). I'm not good enough at the fast action modes to get some of the upper achievements. :tokitori:
LyndaSmiles ᴱᴳ Jun 13, 2018 @ 4:33pm 
You should give it a try and u might even become addicted to it...like me.:faerie:
ρоѕιтяои_ Jun 12, 2018 @ 8:40am 
I love puzzle games but have yet to give this title a try...thanks for the review.:notepad: