paradoxion - a beautiful logic game
Posted by debbie on January 7th, 2007
Paradoxion is a beautiful, relaxing game that takes the best of Bejeweled and adds a clever twist. I literally gasped when the graphics loaded because they are so beautiful, and I was truly impressed with the music - soothing without being boring. But what about the most important aspect: gameplay? Both relaxing and pleasantly frustrating at the same time.
VSB Games have taken the 3-fer matching type game and made it their own. In this game, you clear out the board using the tools that appear in your inventory. On the lowest levels, the tools include orbs that, when placed in a row of three, disintegrate. However, not only do they disintegrate, but, depending on where the orbs are placed, they can also knock other board pieces into different places. One of the most clever lower levels is 5, where the object is to place the orbs so that you end up with a chain reaction that knocks about 6 different combinations into each other to clear the board. Very cool.
In higher levels, there are other tools, like disintegrators and teleports. In all, there are 90 levels, all with hints and solutions for more relaxed puzzling. And if you finish all of those, the game also includes a level editor to design your own levels, or download others from the forums.
As I mentioned before, the visuals are stunning, with beautifully rendered game pieces and a space theme. And the music and sound effects are simply perfect. You can download a demo version (with 5 levels) for free or buy the complete game for $19.95. Click here now!