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One of the best puzzle games I've played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The concept is simple - line up three or more matching tiles and they disappear. Build combos for even more points, and see how long you last as they move up the screen faster and faster. I'm a puzzle game addict and I love this one. I got hooked on the GBA version and was delighted that they came out with a DS version. Best yet is that while there are improvements to the game, they didn't completely change it. You can use the touch-screen if you want, but you aren't forced to. I love that because I prefer not using it.

Good with only one problem

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. It has a variety of play modes, and even a fun "daily play" mode that can be done once and you can watch how you improve over time. The only problem I have with it is that it only tracks one high score! It's annoying because when I was first learning, I put in an insanely high score on the beginner level and it's turned out to be impossible to ever catch up to it when on the advanced level. This one high score shows as "the" high score regardless of which game or play level.

It's a minor issue, though, and one that I haven't worried about too much. This is my favorite DS Lite game.

might not be what you think

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

They say there's 15 puzzles for solo play, but it's the same game 15 ways.

great way to relax!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It looks very simple, and it is not difficult to play. But it is so much fun, great colors and music.It becomes challenging with higher levels. I recomand the game for everyone who has stressful job. Great way to relax.

gave it away

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I found the game to be generally well-designed. Settings can be adjusted for right-hand or left-handed play. As reviewer James F. points out, the game allows for both short-term (2-5 min) and long-term play (30~ min). There are several different modes of play including a daily play option. I liked the music but it can get a little repetitive, especially if you are playing for a long haul. However, IIRC, the music is tied into the background you are playing on, and you can change that background before starting a game (on most play modes).

As I recall, blocks of matching types in each set (of all sets) are not only distinct colors but also distinct shapes. This should be useful for those with color-blindness who would otherwise have trouble, say, telling apart the green (circle) block and red (heart) block. Additionally, before beginning play the player can usually choose their preferred set of blocks. Should you be hard of hearing or deaf, playing this game should not be difficult; the most important sound, gameplay-wise, is the one which begins to sound when the blocks are reaching the top of the screen. I don't recall if there is a visual cue which accompanies this or not, but perhaps another reviewer does?

Despite the game's slickness, I found it incredibly dull. Perhaps, as Clement Yang comments to Michael Kerner's review, I'm just bad at the game. I know for a certainty I'm not great at it, and I was never really compelled to become better. I think I may well have gotten more out of the game if I had played multiplayer--the only thing that kept me playing the game as long as I did was to master the few challenges the game cart comes with.

I gave the game to my mom. She loves it.

Great Game For Everyone.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. Forever fun. If you love puzzles this is the game for you. The whole family will enjoy this even the little ones.

Best Game in the Whole Wide World

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing Tetris Attack since I was about 12 years old on SNES. Religously.

The only person I've ever met that can make this game a challenge is my sister. Playing the computer is more like a warm up than an actual garbage dumping challenge. My SNES system is still alive and well, but I'm worried about finding controllers in the future. I guess I'm a collector? Between my friends and sister we have 1 game cartridge and 4 SNES systems and 10 controllers and we are constantly trying to find new SNES parts.

Point being, this game is my all time favorite game ever. It's fun and challenging against the right person/computer depending on your skill level. I've played just about every version of Tetris out there except the new Tetris DS which I can't get my hands on. I've watched the demo versions online and have little interest in playing it.

Maybe I'm just addicted to this game on an unhealthy level, but if you like Tetris enough to buy a Tetris game, you won't be disappointed with this. It's completely different than what you'd expect Tetris to be, but well worth it.

good puzzle

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It is alot like tetus, a fun puzzle game. If you are not quick it also has a challenging solve the puzzle section

A faithful port of the original game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you've spent much time playing Tetris Attack or Panel De Pon, you'll be pleased with this faithful port of the original. The basic mechanics are the same, and all of the original game modes except for story-mode are available. A few extra modes including a "mission" mode and garbage attack mode add some replay value, but the veterans are likely to be spending all their time in two minute time attack.

The rate at which blocks disappear and fall has been drastically reduced - the "hard" mode in PPL is slightly slower than the "easy" mode in PDP/TA. While this effectively prevents you from comparing scores between games, there is one new gameplay feature that adds enormously to the depth of the game - the "Exploding Lift", which allows you to raise the stack while a chain is in progress. This, combined with the ability to use the stylus to play the game, makes it a worthwhile investment for anybody who's spent countless hours trying to crack 40,000 or 50,000 in the original time trial.

Online play is mediocre at best - the only available mode is garbage attack with optional items, which is an interesting diversion; but finding players is a slow process, and the lack of a standardized rating system makes posting your high scores elsewhere more competetive.

If you already have a DS, there's no question about picking this up if you're a seasoned PdP/TA fan. If you don't have a DS, buy one, then buy other games so you don't feel like you paid $150 for one game.

Excellent Puzzle League Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Very addicting! The best part is being able to battle other players over the net via Wifi. Wish there was an adventure mode though.

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