This is an adventurous goofy but charming video game of clever puzzles. An outstanding presentation in an adorable cartoon style setting. Fantastic voice acting with of course adorable mechanical companions. Human and robotic alike. More pro’s to purchasing then cons.

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There is Dr. Hugo’s Factory for making cute little mechanical companions of all sorts. Plus it is packed with plenty of humor. You will get to control five robots as they search the factory for clues as to how to open a mysterious metal box found. There are flamethrowers with deviously clever puzzles.Creativity with innovation exudes from this game. The sounds are so pleasing to your ears and nothing about them is annoying. Once or twice while I was playing the sound skipped. It is not very obvious and can be dismissed.

This video game will keep you on your toes and in amazement over the little mechanical companions. There is a goofy cast of characters, which are both robotic and human. Splashed in the game are hilarious nerd references with a silly dialog that actually makes it endearing.

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Each robot has something to bring to the table. Knowing which one to use and what is needed will make you a pro at moving ahead. The puzzles are not that difficult however, they are most challenging. Close attention must be paid to your surroundings in order to know what you have at your disposal and what you will need to proceed. Clues and hints are given to keep you heading in the proper direction. They are subtle and you need to be aware. Excellent game but you can have frantic moments.

Overall on visual, audio and plots the rating for this video game is a 4.5 out of 5 in all categories. When they say great things come in small packages Puzzle Bots is it. Massive charm is delivered in a cartoon style delightful. A few technical problems do occur but can easily be ignored. At times the music can skip and puzzles can be blurred but do clear up. They are not very obvious and easily can be dismissed as the game is extremely entertaining. You may not even notice it. When I played this game I paid close attention to every aspect.

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Wonderful charming challenges are what this game has to offer its players. Undeniable and unique charm and a must have in your collection. Great entertainment and it will keep you sharp and on your toes. What more can you ask for in a videogame. Complete enjoyment to daunt you for hours on end. Purchasing this video is a must as you would not want to miss the colorful and adorable pieces to this amazing puzzle.

If you are not sure go and download a free trial and see for yourself first hand before going to the store to purchase. You will agree with rating this in every category a 4.5 out of 5. Enjoy.

This is by no means one for the ages, but Dale Hardshovel and the Bloomstone Mystery is a passable puzzle game, likely to be enjoyed for a short period of time by fans of the genre.

THREE REASONS TO BUY

-$9.99 is about as low a price as one can expect to pay for any video game.
-The puzzles are most certainly challenging.
-The annoying parts of the game are easy to skip or ignore.

THREE REASONS NOT TO BUY

-Production quality is lacking.
-Those who are easily frustrated will not enjoy this game.
-The story is not enjoyable.

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There is a growing trend in downloadable video games of puzzle games trying to have a plot. Fans of puzzle games do not generally play these games because they like the story. They play because they like to be challenged. Dale Hardshovel and the Bloomstone Mystery provides plenty of challenge. Unfortunately it also provides plenty of story line.

GAME PLAY

In a completely forced, hackneyed, and quite frankly, lame attempt at being mysterious, players take on the role of Dale Hardshovel as he works his way through a mysterious pyramid, trying to find the Bloomstone. Thankfully, with a couple of quick clicks, players can blast through the still shot cut scenes, and get right to the meat and potatoes of the game, which are the puzzles that compose each stage.

Each room of the pyramid has artifacts scattered throughout it. It is up to Dale Hardshovel to move like items so they are grouped together, in order to make them disappear. Once two are next to each other or on top of each other, they will go away. When there are three of an item, players need to be careful not to let two of them combine before all three can be lined up. At first, the game is easy to the point of boredom. Very quickly, the puzzles get much harder, often requiring multiple attempts to get right. At that point, players who are not easily frustrated will likely enjoy playing this game, and exploring the new additions that accompany later stages.

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GRAPHICS

The menus and cut scenes of Dale Hardshovel and the Bloomstone Mystery look decent, but without any movement, there is little evidence of effort by the graphic designers. during game play, the graphics only look as good as they have to in order for players to be able to enjoy it.

AUDIO

The music is droning, and somewhat enjoyable, but repetitive comments made by Dale during the puzzles will force players to turn the volume off.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Pairing objects in a puzzle game is nothing new. Including a story line has also been done. Still, there is just enough different about sliding these pieces around, that players will find this game to be not quite like any other played before.

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This downloadable game sells for $14.99 or $24.99 if you buy it on CD. They offer a demo as well as the option to but it directly. We will publish a review soon.

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If you’ve always wanted to own your own zoo, you’ll love this game. A letter arrives from your grandfather telling you he has provided you with a zoo to maintain. He wants it be the number one zoo. Your job is to care for the animals and upgrade the zoo.

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Three Reasons to buy Simplz Zoo

- You are looking for a family game that provides hours of fun.
- You enjoy entrepreneurial games in this case managing a zoo.
- You enjoy matching puzzle games.

Three Reasons to avoid buying Simplz Zoo

- You prefer games with a short time span rather than lengthy games.
- You are a serious gamer who wants a challenging game.
- You prefer target shooting games rather than empire building games.

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Game Play

The game begins with a letter from your Grandfather who wants you to carry on with his dream of making Seagull Park Zoo, a number one zoo. All you have is a lion to start with who would like to be surrounded by more animals. Your job is to attract visitors by purchasing more animals for the zoo.

The game works on two levels. The first level is buying animals and putting your attractions where you want them. The second level is making sure the animals and the zoo has enough food and resources. This involves playing a matching puzzle where you have a grid and you have to match the same 3 objects together such as coins and food but there is a catch; you must make sure you have the amount it asks you. This leads you onto different rounds until you can afford to go upgrade your position until you are the best ranked zoo. It is highly addictive.

Graphics

The 2D animations are simplistic but striking on screen and easy to see. The colorful animation style graphics will appeal to children.

Sound

The background music is gentle and there are options to alter the level of noise. There are entertaining sound effects when you win each round.

Creativity and Innovation

Simplz zoo is very creative because it takes a simple idea of owning a zoo and gives it an extra edge with the extra puzzles within the game. The fact you have to earn food and resources on the quick fire matching puzzle games make the game innovative and more interesting. The variety stops the player becoming easily bored. The fact you can take the timer off the matching games means it is accessible for the whole family.

The game is good value for money because it is a game which will provide hours of fun for the whole family. This is a game I would consider buying because I love business games and this one also has matching puzzles making it even more entertaining.

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This puzzle game, brought to you by Braintonik, combines the theory of Sudoku with more challenging rules. In addition to the basic columns-and-rows play of Sudoku, Strimko adds a third element: streams. The goal is to place each number once in each row, column and stream, a connected sequence. Puzzles vary from 4×4 to 7×7 blocks and shapes.

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Why you should buy:

*Logic puzzles like Sudoku help maintain brain function.
*The puzzles are mesmerizing and addictive.
*Increasingly difficult puzzles keep your attention, but are not so difficult that you will become easily frustrated.

Why you should pass:
*There are cheaper options than this game, like a Sudoku puzzle book.
*We’ve heard this story before and it is just a placeholder to advance from puzzle to puzzle.
*Solving the puzzles is fun, but in the end it is anticlimactic.

Gameplay:

In story mode the player helps Luana, an otherworldly being, collect Amulets to save her dying planet. Solving a puzzle provides a key to unlock a chest containing an Amulet needed to sustain life on the planet, such as running water.

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Classic mode allows the player to choose the type of puzzle he or she wants to play. Each type of puzzle builds on one basic puzzle called Zen. A Zen puzzle is a basic square with rows, columns and streams. Pave puzzles are similar to a jigsaw puzzle and require the proper placement of stream connections into the Zen square. Fit puzzles combine elements of Zen and Pave puzzles but the streams are already connected and must be rotated to fit the Zen square. In story mode, all of these puzzle types are used and matching puzzles are interspersed to break up the intense concentration.

Graphics:

Strimko uses very little animation and is simply a point-and-click game. The colors are vibrant neon blues, greens, pinks and purples that evoke an image of fantasy and surrealism.

Sound:

The sound is of good quality but is not the focal point of the game. Strimko music is a looped, mystical and ethereal soundtrack reminiscent of spa ambiance. The music does not distract the player from the task at hand and actually helps in keeping the player focused.

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Creativity and Innovation:

Though the story is unoriginal and adds little to the point of completing the puzzles, Strimko does offer a new take on classic Sudoku for those looking for more of a challenge.

Strimko is available for PC, iPhone and as a web-based version. The full PC download costs $14.95 but is not worth the price. Too much emphasis is placed on a gimmicky story that does not enhance the game. It seems that at least half of all puzzle game stories, and lately a lot of movies, involve saving a dying planet. While the graphics are visually appealing, the price is too high for a simple point-and-click game.