Posts Tagged ‘puzzles’

Secret Files Tunguska has a subtle and interesting Theme and Storyline

Monday, May 25th, 2009

If one goes by the claims of the game, then the force exerted by a couple of thousand atomic bombs is so enormous that it might shake the very pedestal of things. The blast that happens at a very high magnitude serves the very basis of the game from DSLite, Secret Files: Tunguska.

The game has been designed by FusionSphere Systems and has been given a very subtle theme. The character that the gamer portrays is of a young woman called Nina Kalenkov who endures the pain of her father getting kidnapped by unknown elements and her search to bring him back. A guy called Max Gruber, who has also been a co-worker of Kalenkov’s father, will join you in Secret Files Tunguska DS. The voyage of tracing her father takes Nina to Berlin, the place from where the game begins. The locales that the two of them see are amazing as they range from asylums in Cuba to pubs in Ireland and finally the Himalayas.

The interface of the game is pretty endearing and the puzzles are equally confusing. There is another interface through which all those potentially inspection worthy spots become visible. The gaming characters also end up amassing a lot of items while navigating through the static screens of the area. If you have the Nintendo DS, then you ought to get the Secret Files Tunguska for this would be your best buy for the gaming software.

 

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Theresia for the DS keeps you on Edge

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Theresia by Aksys is a fantastic graphic playing experience that keeps you on the edge. This exciting game on the Nintendo DS provides great fun and excitement for those who love adventure games. Tales are skilfully intertwined with various interesting characters. Players are taken through intriguing puzzles which are designed to provide maximum entertainment.

There are two situations in this adventure horror game. Protagonist wakes up in a situation not remembering who they are. There is a mysterious place which has to be explored in order to find clues and piece them together to discover who they are. Both adults and kids enjoy playing this game as it is quite mature in handling. Themes used are quite serious including atonement ad genocide. Stories are filled with grief and misery skilfully narrated in a tone that is welcoming. Situations are relieved to a certain extent with good humour.

There are various puzzles with multiple solutions. As you go about the game, you are not encouraged to explore. On the contrary you have to go around rooms searching for various items. Interesting traps spring up in some of the most ordinary things around. Too many traps will find you right at the beginning of the game.

Similar to the Orcs & Elves, hallways have to be explored with caution moving forward step by step. Controls however are a bit difficult in certain situations where there is a need to go back to the previous room. Rooms are well illustrated and graphics are excellent. Good sound tracks take players right to the middle of action creating a sense of foreboding and creepiness effectively.

 

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Brain Assist: Test Your Wits on Your DS

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Gamers are smart people, aren’t they? If you are confident about your wits and are ready to take a challenge, then you must try your hands on Brain Assist. This new DS game, developed by SEGA is based on a complete puzzle theme.

The second half of the game’s name probably points out its five female assistants, who help you in improving your mental abilities. You will have to go through some mental diagnostics, which include playing with numbers on the keypad. Apart from this, you will also get to dig into other challenges like Spot the Difference. You will get to see two identical pictures and you have to click ‘different’ if you find them dissimilar and ‘same’ if they look alike. As Brain Assist proceeds, these discrepancies will become too minute to be judged in a fraction of seconds. This is where you actually get to test your brain’s dynamic ability.

You might find it difficult to run through the 10 minigames in the initial attempts but you will definitely gain confidence once you are through with them for one or two times. There are mainly two tests that include eight games in total. You will be required to solve 10 problems per game within the specified time. As the rule of gaming goes, some games are quite simple and can be quickly completed, while others demand real concentration and presence of mind. The Hexagonal Colors is one such example that cannot be solved without drawing a mental colour palette. Interesting? As you know, it will get difficult with more attempts but that’s the fun.

All in all, Brain Assist is a straight and fun-filled game. It is also not wrong to call it charming because it does include some delightful characters, lively music and vibrant colours.

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Flower, Sun, and Rain: A Pack of Action and Adventure

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

After entertaining gamers on the Playstation 2, Flower, Sun and Rain is now ready to show its colours on the DS Lite. A set of 50 new puzzles and a stylus control option are among the two main additions made in the DS version. Developed by Suda51, the game was known as Hana to Taiyou in Japan.

The name might give you an impression of a fairy tale, but it is actually an adventure game that takes you to the island of Los Pass. You neither play as a flower, nor as the personification of the Sun or the Rain. So what is the logic behind the name? Flower, Sun, and Rain is actually the name of the hotel, where all gameplay takes place. You play as Mondo Sumio, a private detective, who has to find the truth behind the mystifying happenings on the island. Gamers can expect to see some great graphics with the 3D exploration inside the hotel, as well as in the outdoors. The adventure puzzle takes you around the island as you need to question the residents to solve the mystery.

Offering the fun of action, adventure and puzzle-solving together, the game is remarkably entertaining. The versatility of Flower, Sun and Rain Nintendo DS allows you to set missions, enjoy the side quests and also select costumes for Mondo. So be ready to monitor the skills of Mondo Sumio in solving the puzzles of a fun-filled adventure.

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Explore the Globe with Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Runaway: A Road to Adventure was an amazingly entertaining game, which served the gamers with a real dose of amusement. The road has not yet ended and a sequel is now on its way to rock your DS screens. Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle is expected to be released by the end of this year. Your favourite characters Brian and Gina will be back in action with this fun-filled and hilarious adventure game.

The animated journey begins with the couple enjoying a vacation in Hawaii, which soon turns into an adventure. Brian and Gina decide to visit the Tiki Falls, but their plane crashes in the middle of the jungle and they are separated. Fortunately, our dear heroes are not injured, so they are free to begin the new quest of exploring the globe in Runaway - The Dream of the Turtle. So if you love traveling, then this is a great chance for you to take a trip around the world while solving some ultimate puzzles. Above all, the players can take a full advantage of their stylus controls to manage the moves.

Travelling the four corners of the earth, the players will come across a number of interesting characters, who provides more colour and variety to the screen. You will meet soldiers, spies and pirates, who will capture your attention and prevent you from taking your eyes off the screen. Along with the different characters, you will also experience the different environments of the places you visit. The game is designed to offer a versatile platform for gamers who enjoy colourful graphics and solving wacky puzzles.

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Ultimate Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Curious Village Reviewed

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The video review by Gametrailers does an excellent job of running through this cute Japanese puzzle game. One of the Professor Layton and the Curious Village’s greatest strengths is how the puzzles are successfully interwoven within the story; so that it does not get monotonous simply playing one puzzle after another. The game might look cute, but don’t let that fool you as some the puzzles are both very difficult and extremely frustrating. All in all though, the game is a very enjoyable experience, while the animation and story keep it interesting. As far as puzzle titles go, this is one of the best available for the DS Lite. Enjoy the video.

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