Lumines

"If you had ever other game, your PSP collection still wouldn't be complete without this"

I don't care if you have GTA LCSand VCS (yes I know it's not out yet), Burnout Legends, Ridge Racer, and every other blockbuster franchise and original game, your PSP collection is not complete without this game. This utterly addicting game is gaming's drug, If you want something that will keep you hooked, then this game is one you should check out, no questions asked. If you play this, be warned, you could become a druggie just like I am. And onece you do, you'll never want to go into therapy.

At first, you may wonder what the fuss is about. Stacking blocks after all, sounds about as fun as it is in real life., But nope, it's way more than that. Like all real drugs, it may seem like it's not a big deal, but effects and senses totally change the mind. That's the beauty of this game. The backrounds hook you in a way. There is a number of different backrounds to keep you hooked. For starters, there is the bacrounds that would fit with the hippest dance club. The game though, goes even further to appeal to many different people. Japenese, Chinese, Recording artists addicted to their recording equitment (the people who produce), People who like the idea of flying, theater people, home sick Las Vegas people, and so much more. The game will hook you into it. THe lush backrounds marred with effects and lights and so much more to fill your puzzling moment. And for the sound, it's just as good as the visuals. Best of all, the music fits the theme perfectly.

Now the gameplay is just as addicting, which clashes perfectly and makes this game one of the most addicting games ever made.There are more than one mode. THe main mode is challenge, which goes on until you hit the top (like how you lose Tetris). This is where you get most of the skins, but versus mode has the best ones. This is probally the mode that isn't totally perfect. YOu duel against a character (which once you beat himn, you unlock that character and his skin), but if you make one too many mistakes, your done. This is basically because if he gets ahead of you, his board becomes bigger, so once you start losing space, your screwed. And puzzle mode is just frustating, way to hard to figure out.

But even though with that, the main mode and the fact that you can test yourself with time trial or just play makes this game have more replayability. This brilliant game is a great gane to play anywhere, and it dosen't drain the battery either. This is an awesome game to take anywhre. I suggest that you get this if you are going on that long trip by plain or so.

DO NOT PASS THIS ONE UP. have an open mind and certainly don't put it off by it's simple gameplay. Also look out for Every Extend Extra and Lumines II, for more puzzling on the go. Both are made by the guy who made Lumines, so you know it's something to watch out for.

PS I am not a druggie. The only thing that I am addicted to is music. I also review on Amazon, but that probally dosen't interest you........

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 08/09/06