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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