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| Cubis 2 |
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| It’s hip to be square |
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| Well done Dean |
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Dean |
100000 |
| 2. |
Emma |
95000 |
| 3. |
Charlie |
90000 |
| 4. |
Dave |
85000 |
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John |
80000 |
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Leo |
75000 |
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Lyn |
70000 |
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Mark |
65000 |
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Paddy |
60000 |
| 10. |
Eliza |
55000 |
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We’ll be honest here, we really liked Cubis 2 (although we’re not entirely sure what Cubis 1 was) as, like the best puzzle games around, it’s straightforward enough to instantly appeal while there’s more than enough obvious depth to reward those who put the hours in.
Very basically, Cubis is like a cross between Tetris and the ’80s arcade game, Pengo. The object of the game is to fire coloured cubes in from the edge of the playing board, which knock other blocks into different columns and clear rows of three or more of the same colour. Power ups add some variety to the gameplay and there are also different grades of block, too.
With so much going on, the isometric, forced-3D view can look a bit cramped on occasions, but the gameplay is certainly crisp enough to keep you interested. Also, the fact that there are four varied game modes to play through shows that a lot of care and attention has been put into extended the game’s life. Recommended.
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An original and absorbing puzzle game and well worth a download. |
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Keep an eye on the preview box at the bottom of the screen, so that you can see what’s coming up next and plan your moves in advance. |
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Try to learn what the various power-ups do as soon as possible. That way, you’ll be able to use them to your advantage much quicker. |
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