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Perfect for the Puzzle-Obsessed

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you're as puzzle-crazy as me, plan to lose a lot of time with this game. It's one of the most beautiful I've seen. Each puzzle brings you a picture of something interesting and attractive. The stories connecting the puzzles are fun (Coyote was my favorite), but not essential. Please say there'll be another volume!

I was sick of this after a few hours

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: November 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Looks like a great game, doesn't it? Hundreds of puzzles! Don't let it fool you. All the puzzles involve composing images (some three-dimensional). Most are about as fun as a sliding puzzle. I can't believe this is the best they could come up with. There really are only about 12 puzzle TYPES. The hundreds of puzzles means basically that they have hundreds of images you can play slider puzzle on. It was fun for a few hours, but many of the puzzles are tedious after a while, and when I realized I'd played all the puzzle types, I didn't want to continue.

The puzzles aren't even particularly intellectual, either. Most of them involve matching, like a jigsaw puzzle. How long can that keep someone interested? There's no planning (ala lemmings), there's no figuring out how things work, there's no creativity for you. The images you form are sometimes pretty, but they pale in comparison to the lush interactive environments we are used to from the likes of Riven.

WHAT A GAME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This was one of the best computer games I have played. It really kept you going. Couldn't wait to get on and play it every night. Was very sorry to see it end. Played it twice. if anyone knows any simular games out there please post it.

Great Game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was very familiar with Pajitnov,s work as I played Tetris on a Game Boy until I got it over 300,000 on 5 occasions, before donating it along with the Game Boy to a charity auction. Pandora's Box is right up there in same level of interest; I went completely through it 3 Times, with the exception of the Image Hole Puzzles which I personally did not care for. The program I have is the Puzzle Game Of The Year Edition with the 50 extra puzzles and I've been through the extras three times also. My only complaint is that there is no "Second edition" with different puzzles. Maybe MS can twist Pajitnov's arm and get him to make another program. I have bought 3 more CD's and gave them to my Grandchildren, who also got a big bang out of the game. Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that I'm 71 years old. I guess you could say that the game has timeless appeal. HO-HO-HO.

LOVE IT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is *beyond* addicting. To the point you are playing it so long your eyes hurt! I say nothing more then I love this game. Hopefully someday there will be a Pandora's Box 2!

I want more!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I love these puzzles and have solved them many times. It's totally addicting. I can play for hours. I love that the puzzles are of various art works... photos, paintings, and sculptures from all over the world. There's just one problem... I'm ready for a new updated version. Now!

pandora's box

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoyed this game and would like to have it, but can't seem to find it. It gets you thinking and using all your senses to play it. It gave me hours of endless challenges and much more.

Pandoras Box is the best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I went to a friends once and played this game it was the best game i have ever played on PC. I love all the fun games and puzzles. It is a great game for all ages.I can't get enough of it!!

Makes you think

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Good arrangement of puzzles made to get the brain working. Gets addicting after a while. All around fun and challenging.

A GREAT WAY TO USE THE BRAIN

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The 10 types of games seem very simple, but believe me they are not. The player has to "envision" some aspects of certain puuzzles before the puzzle can be completed. The games appear easy but they can be very challenging. I play almost everyday.

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