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Alawar Entertainment runs a network of online game stores where games and demos can be easily downloaded. The games opened and functioned perfectly. Additionally, Alawar games works closely with leading gaming portals such as Real Arcade, Shockwave, ICQ Games and others to make games instantly accessible.
I am not regualrly a big fan of puzzle type games or tetris games. I found Bejewled to be a disappointment because the graphics were dull and not very bright and jewel like. I love colors, I look for excellence of color and light in games and in animé. I was immensly pleased with both Magic Gem and Crystalix.
Many puzzle games offer an endless succession of static screens, but not
Crystalix. The new release from Alawar Entertainment,
a leading publisher of downloadable games for the PC,
features a scrolling world bursting with visual
surprises. Besides providing a beautiful world in
which to play, Crystalix also offers a unique blend of
logic and arcade action.
In Crystalix, you’re a wizard who sets out to cleanse
his land of the remains of a shattered comet. To
clear away bits of the cosmic debris, you must place
game pieces of different colors and shapes over
matching stacks of gems. You should work fast, as new
game pieces roll across the bottom of the screen and
will start to accumulate if they’re not used.
Fortunately, you have a limited supply of hammers with
which to smash game pieces and magic wands with which
to make gems disappear. A quick hand is helpful, but
you should also plan ahead if you want to clear away
all of the pieces of the comet.
Staying focused on the gameplay won’t be easy, though,
as the world of Crystalix is brimming with distracting
details. Each stage contains several piles of gems;
when you finish off a stack, your viewpoint scrolls
across the game world to the next one, allowing you to
click on precious stones and gold coins before they
vanish off-screen. When you move your mouse pointer
over a swarm of lightning bugs or a fish swimming
upstream, you’re rewarded with a secret animation.
From a moonlit forest to a winter wonderland,
Crystalix proves puzzle games can be as enjoyable to
look at as they are fun to play.
• 70 levels
• Two game modes
• Unique scrolling game world with enchanting
locations
• Atmospheric graphics and sound effects
• Free updates and technical support
Visit www.alawar.com to view screenshots and download
the free trial version of Crystalix. You can also
purchase the full version of Crystalix online for
$19.95.
Magic Gem (v. 1.0)
In this logic arcade you are about to make a fascinating adventure to the fantasyland and get acquainted with its hospitable inhabitants. Mystery island’s natives are known for their passion to the intellectual amusements and they would use any chance to play with their guest in their favorite game-Magic Gem.
It would seem to be well-known to you, because of the numerous amounts of the best traditions of action-puzzle’s genre are combined in it. But instead of colored balls and geometric figures in this game you would have to collect gems. You would build up the chains from three or more stones of one color, after that they would disappear and clear the play-field for the new gems, that are falling from above.
Magic Gem has two game modes. The admirers of the classic way could try the score-earning play and while the most brave players would enjoy the fascinating adventure through the mystery land.
8 game locations with unique backgrounds
40 levels
3 difficulty levels
Endless Survival Mode
a high score table for the best combo
7 types of bonuses
7 types of gems
These games are better than average and you get tons more content than you would with free flash games, so they are worth it. I give Magic Gem and Crystalix an 8 out of 10.
G-V Replay Factor (Replayability): Extremely Addictive.
Girls Point of View (Graphics): Excellent, graphics are very bright. Shiny! Sparkles!
Girl Power (Are girls going to want to play it?): Yes. If statistics about female gamers are right, gaming girls will love them.
Purse (Value for money): US $19.99 each.
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