The Da Vinci Code Review — Part 1

We thought it would be fun to review some of the casual games we currently have available in our JA Casual Game Center. Needless to say, these games are very addictive and while our enthusiastic reviews are, for the most part short, the time spent playing these games is not. Once you have read the review, drop by the JA Casual Game Center and download a free trial version of the game for yourself, but remember – you have been warned!

Here we have a Match-3 game with a story that represents a prequel to the feature film. For me, it was more elaborate and demanding than any other casual game I’ve played.

I’m not a big fan of timed sequences, mazes, or dimly-lit graphics. The Da Vinci Code features all three.

Gameplay consists primarily of navigating through a series of 90 timed levels — all mazes. In many of them you’re also pursued, often in relative darkness, with no clear path to follow.

Not all of the mazes are bad, but they get increasingly difficult as the game progresses. The sheer number of them could put some people off.

At the other end of the spectrum are the game’s puzzles (10 each, anagram and jigsaw). They’re incredibly easy.

All told, The Da Vinci Code is a very lengthy game. Fans of the Match-3 genre who are looking for a challenge that requires stamina are most likely to enjoy it. Folks who are new to this type of game might want to pick something a little less arduous.

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