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Puzzle games are one for me where I like the idea of them more than the reality, much like scrolling beat 'em ups.
Dogg put it succinctly - there's nothing for you to hang your hat on with most of them, it's just raw mechanics. It's a problem for me in general with some types of game these days.
Of the selection there, I'd probably go with Puzzle Bobble. I find the fact that it challenges you to aim, as well as simply choose where to place your bubbles, elevates it above other puzzlers for me. The presentation is charming too. I was recently on holiday and there was an arcade with a Neo 2-slot with it in, I had quite a few games with my girlfriend. Fun game.
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Tetris for me, but more specifically the Arika Tetris: The GrandMaster series. People seem fond of the GB version but TGM takes it to a whole new level with amazing controls and gameplay mechanic nuances. The GB version is super restrictive in comparison and when you get to a certain score/level fast moment isn’t possible anymore unless you spaz out on the controls, whereas TGM is built for speed and control finesse. It’s amazing.
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Originally posted by ExMosquito View PostTetris for me, but more specifically the Arika Tetris: The GrandMaster series. People seem fond of the GB version but TGM takes it to a whole new level with amazing controls and gameplay mechanic nuances. The GB version is super restrictive in comparison and when you get to a certain score/level fast moment isn’t possible anymore unless you spaz out on the controls, whereas TGM is built for speed and control finesse. It’s amazing.
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Until I saw QC's photo I'd actually forgotten about playing Klax in Tate mode on the Lynx, I loved that at the time. For some reason I only ever associate playing puzzle games with handhelds. Tetris on OG gameboy, columns on game gear, lumines on PSP etc. Probably a genre portable systems excel with.
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Originally posted by Colin View PostProbably a genre portable systems excel with.
Originally posted by dataDave View Postbut then when I get demolished by someone who only ever plays that one game (and absolutely nothing else) it kind of turns me off.
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I'm outraged! outraged i say, that you have called it that wanky mean bean machine title it's puyo puyo. Raaargh lol.
This one is a hard one to choose i love puyo but i also really love klax and tetris too. Also as much as i can't stand street fighter i really did like super puzzle fighter the thrill of making those huge ass gems was really addicting especially the thrill when you then destroy it to send it over to the other player.
I'd probably have to settle on klax, it's pretty tough too especially trying to make the ultimate combo of that giant X in the drop bin. I love how the woman goes oooh as you rack up the combos and the mini round of applause.
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Originally posted by importaku View PostI'm outraged! outraged i say, that you have called it that wanky mean bean machine title it's puyo puyo. Raaargh lol.
Originally posted by importaku View PostI'd probably have to settle on klax, it's pretty tough too especially trying to make the ultimate combo of that giant X in the drop bin. I love how the woman goes oooh as you rack up the combos and the mini round of applause.
Originally posted by Nico87 View PostIrrelevant to the poll but my favs are Guru Logi Champ, the Kururin games, and Loopop Cube: Loop Salad (prefer the PS1 version because of the music, but the DS version is still superb). Honorable mention goes to Doki Doki Idol Star Seeker Remix for the Dreamcast. It was G.rev’s first game.Last edited by Leon Retro; 17-10-2018, 21:49.
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