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The Return Of Puzzling Action

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 18
Date: February 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Back in 2005, a year after Nintendo originally launched the successful Nintendo DS system, there have been numerous puzzle games that have either thrived, or have been a hit or miss. Although there have been some classics back on the shelves like Tetris and the loop puzzle game Magnetica, which was declared by some as a welcomed knockoff to Zuma, there is one that really was a must for any DS owner, Meteos. When the game came out, it was definitely one of the most dynamic and definitive puzzle games that shined so well, it still is addictive more than most other games. Now, a newer addition has made its way to DS owners, but can it be just as fun as it was before.

Meteos: Disney Magic for the DS, brings out a feeling of classic Disney feeling, to a addictive video game, with images of cartoons and classic movies like The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Toy Story in the background, as you work your way trying again to launch meteos into the air. Like before, the object is for you to make three of more in a row of the same color or shape, to bring blocks up like rockets into the air. The gameplay has improved well, you can now move shapes across the row horizontally, and up and down like before. The graphics and sound try to gear more to a younger audience, rather than die hard addicts of the earlier version, but it does stick to the theme of the game well. The control has improved well, when you move your stylus smoothly across the board, and without any flaws.

All in all, Meteos: Disney Magic is a very challenging game as it was before, and I definitely recommend the game a lot. I've played the original one before which was a lot of fun, and this version as a spin-off is really almost as fun as it was before, but almost as appealing to die hard puzzle addicts. It is a must for animation fans of all ages.

Graphics: B+

Sound: B

Control: A-

Fun & Enjoyment: B 1/2+

Overall: B 1/2+

eh

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 7 / 16
Date: March 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been trying to round out my DS collection with the best games out there. I just purchased the original meteos after reading glowing reviews on every review site imaginable. Everything I read gushed at how addictive and fun Meteos is. I am a huge fan of puzzle games so I decided to get it. After a few days of play, I came out very dissappointed. The point to Meteos is to drag pieces to connect groups of three. You may only drag vertically but can form groups either horizontally or vertically. Half the time you are dragging, you ignite Meteos you werent aware you were trying to connect.

So I tried an experiment. Frustrated, I quickly ran the stylus up and down without even looking at what I was doing. I immediately began making matches and clearing my screen.

This game is overrated by far, and the pieces fall so fast, keeping up is easy at first but impossible to be concious of creating groups of three, they just happen by accident.....

I'm going to get Tetris DS instead

the original meteos is way better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: April 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got the original meteos game for a friends birthday, later I decided to get it for me but it was sold out in walmart and ebgames so I took the easy way out and bought the disney magic meteos. I regret this!!!! unlike the original disney has levels to beat, instead of just unlocking items. These levels are SHORT and get hard fast. There is hardly anything to unlock and the story stinks. With the original you will never get stuck. Don't be lazy and take the easy way out by the original because the original deserves 5 stars

Not as fun as the first meteos

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: May 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a good version of Meteos, but if you can find the first one or already own it DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Keeps my kids busy for hours...I even love it!! Very fun and we love seeing all our favorite Disney characters!

I thought they would love it, wrong

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 14
Date: June 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I really believed my girls would enjoy this game, but it was too confusing for the 6 year old, and too boring for the 11 year old. I tried it a few times, but it did tend to get old fast. The storyline didn't add much to the game, anyways, I sold it at a yard sale pretty quickly.

Small change in play makes a big difference

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of the original Meteos, this takes the basic play mechanic of moving blocks up and down and also ads horizontal movement. You'd think this would make the game easier, but as the game ramps up in difficulty, you are forced to think fast on your feet.

Most of the game gets unlocked pretty quickly, but the game modes ramp up in difficulty quite a bit quicker than the original. I've yet to get through the hard mode, let alone expert mode, even though I've unlocked everything on the original.

Awesome game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I really like this game. It makes me feel more balanced because you can move vertical as well as horizontal while in the original Meteos you can only move vertical. I prefer this much more over the original Meteos. The graphics are great and so is the music. It really makes you feel like you're a little kid again at Disneyland.

Fun game--for kids AND adults!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game because the cover reminded me a little of Tetris. I'm 33, have two kids and love to play video games! I think this game is a lot of fun--definitely worth what I paid ($14.99). If you're looking for a fun challenge for you and your children, this is the game for you!!

Challenging

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really like that this game is Disney themed. It makes it fun to see all your favorite Disney characters on the screens. I find the variety of games and modes very fun and challenging. I play my favorites over and over and don't get bored. I wish there was a way to unlock the levels player by player - but overall, a good game. My 6 year old daughter enjoys playing simple mode. Hours of entertainment!

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