![]() Five years later, PopCap released Zuma which basically took the exact same gameplay and added an Aztec theme. Why not start this review with a little history lesson? Back in 1998, a Japan-exclusive game called Puzz Loop came out. │ Video Chums loves promoting hard-working indie devs so check out our Indie Game of the Month Awards and Rapid Fire Reviews. It's tempting for developers to take a concept and try to improve on it, so does Sparkle 2 offer enough uniqueness to make it a worthwhile puzzler? Originality in the puzzle game genre is hard to come by in this day and age. Sparkle 2 is also available for Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3 Maciejewski playing an Xbox One on February 4, 2016 If you’re the type of person that would play Candy Crush waiting for the bus then I can recommend Sparkle 2 as a much better alternative to the same types of games on your phone.Reviewed by A.J. Even though it shares the same touch controls as its mobile cousin, the ability to use the joystick to control the direction of the Orb Slinger feels better than trying to use your finger alone. Sparkle 2 is a perfect example of a title that was originally designed for mobile but just feels better on the Switch. The gameplay of each mode remains the same but just gives you a slight change of pace if the story mode begins to wear on you. As you progress through the story mode 3 new modes will become unlocked, Survival, Challenge, And Cataclysm. As you complete each level you’ll have a small amount of control over the direction your path takes you through the game world in search for said keys. An introduction reveals you’ve entered a perilous land in search for keys that will unlock a mysterious power. The main progression is through a story mode that serves as the backdrop. Sparkle 2 has an impressive amount of content for a match 3 game. A color blind assist option will add symbols to the orbs which you may want to use regardless as it just adds another beautiful level of detail. ![]() Everything looks polished, the paths and environment around them are beautifully hand drawn and the orbs have high definition detail. It’s the perfect amount of time based on the gameplay, it’s just long enough to feel like a challenge but short enough to avoid the level becoming stale. On average each puzzle is going to play out in victory or defeat in approximately 2 minutes. On other levels you’ll have circular paths that restrict access to sections of the chain. In some instances you’ll have multiple paths that will require you to split your attention on multiple chains. The chain of orbs to solve is randomized by the number and direction of the paths of the level. Match 3 puzzles can become redundant after a few playthroughs if it lacks a mechanic to randomize the experience but luckily that's not the case here. Color wipe is another round saver, completely removing the orbs of the color that was used to pick it up. There were a few times I was saved by the fire spinner, a power-up that launches a circle of fireballs towards the chains which will eliminate any orbs they touch. Power-ups will also randomly appear on the playing field and can be picked up by shooting an orb at it. To add some speed you could choose the Speed Unleashed enchantment, or you could have opt to have a power-up replace every tenth orb. Enchantments are earned as you progress through the levels to add some variety to the slinger. The Orb Slinger will start off basic, allowing you to see the next orb that will become available and allow you to swap it with the current orb if it's advantageous.
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