Tetris Fans Should Try 'Puzzle Prism'
posted by arn on February 21st, 2009 2:00 AM EST in $3.99, Puzzle, Reviews, iPhone games, iPod touch games
Now here's a game that has slipped under the radar for the past few months that I think is worth a look.
Puzzle Prism [App Store, $3.99] a Tetris variant in which you are dropping blocks onto a rotating 2×2 tower. Fill a level completely to clear it. Let the tower grow too tall and you lose. A simple formula, but one that is implemented very well. The soundtrack is solid, the controls work well, the game has a satisfying feel, and I find myself going back to it regularly.
There are two modes of play:
- Standard – keep clearing blocks to avoid the tower growing too tall.
- Extra (for advanced players) – the tower descends slowly and you must build a solid block without spaces before it drops below the line. (surprisingly challenging)
This gameplay video (not filmed by us) shows a rushed look at the game:
In this age of premium $0.99 titles, I fear that some will balk at the $3.99 price. But, you know, they can't all be gory action-adventure epics. Sometimes you just need this sort of classic "go to" game on your iPhone. One that's fun, plotless, and has long term replayability. Well, here it is.
App Store Link: Puzzle Prism, $3.99
Yea First
And this game looks fun!
$3.99?
Seems kind of expensive for such a simple application. :/
Looks interesting though…
Great find, amazing that this one went unnoticed until now.
Argh, when do developers start learning this perspective doesn't work for a puzzle game? I'd pass it even when it's free.
Signed: a huge Tetris fan.
…adding to my snipe list.
also sniping….even tho it's price hasn't moved since released
Nice find. I think I miss this title back in November 2008 because I don't remember it at all and I use to check all puzzles…
By my perspective, 3.99 isn't expensive for ANY game if the game is good. Think what you waste 3.99 on (food, parking, whatever) in any given week and never get any lasting enjoyment from.
Just bought this. My app store review is pending, but essentially the only thing I think is missing here is a more flushed out high score system. The game is totally fun to play.
to expand on Martin's comment. It keeps your top 3 high scores at present. But only shows them you finish a game.
Just wanted to let people know this game is AWESOME. I love this game, it's so good. I'm not sure how I missed it but thanks to TA for bringing to my attention.