![]() ![]() There are four game modes to start with, and four unlockable modes on top of that. Simple.Īnd since it is the third iteration of the series, it has plenty of extra features to push things further and encourage repeat play, even for someone like me who hates doing the same thing over and over again. The more you clear, the more points you earn. Matching sets of four or more crystals will spawn power crystals that can be used to clear larger sections of the board. If falling crystals make another match, it is considered a “combo” and you earn more points. When a match is made, those crystals disappear from the board, gravity pulls the remaining crystals down, and more are added from the top. ![]() The board is full of crystals of various colours, and by swapping two adjacent crystals, you make matches of three or more. It has a simple, yet highly satisfying structure to it. It boasts that it is “The World’s #1 Puzzle Game”, and I can see why. With that said, it’s a bit strange that Bejeweled 3 has remained on my hard drive and I find myself occasionally loading it up. I simply prefer my games to be as immersive and all-encompassing as possible. Puzzle games have a tendency to be quite dry and not very stimulating, despite the fact that they exercise the brain. This is not because I do not like having my brain teased I thoroughly enjoy games that make me think, but I would rather deal with the complex problems associated with, say, a two-front war in Master of Orion 2 or finding my way out of GlaDOS’ nightmarish death traps in Portal than sitting down for a rousing session of Minesweeper. Let me say straight up that I am generally not a fan of puzzle games. "This gem has withstood the test of time, so far."
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