Bejeweled 2: Deluxe for Xbox 360

Advantages: fun
Disadvantages: none

Bejeweled 2 by Pop Cap Games is an entertaining game if you like arcade puzzle style games like I do. The main idea is to swap gems to create a match of three or more to earn points. Match 4 gems to create a power gem. This gem will explode surrounding gems when matched. Match five or more gems to create a hyper cube. Hyper cubes can be switched with any gem surrounding it and will get rid of all matching gems on the board. Play Classic (untimed) ... Read review

Advantages Huge lifespan, good graphics and sound, classic game.
Disadvantages Difficult for beginners.

...Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is a game that is hugely popular, not so much on the Xbox 360 but it has a very strong following from PC gamers. That is not to say that the game isn't just as good on the 360. Whilst it can get repetitive the real rewards come with sticking to the game, as huge scores can be achieved when players learn how to manipulate the grid of jewels to their advantage. The aim is to create rows or columns of three or more same coloured jewels in order to destroy them and allow more to fall into the grid. There are several modes in the game including a Timed Mode and a Puzzle Mode, not to mention the infamous "Endless Mode". As well as the 4 modes that are available from purchase, there is also an additional 4 modes that are unlockable if the player masters the previous 4. As you can probably tell this game is a bargain at only... Read review