RECOMMENDED: BEJEWELED TWIST/EXTREME TRUCKER Bejeweled Twist
THE BEJEWELED game formula has been successful for years. The simple but addictive nature of swapping gems to create three matching icons in a row is a mechanic that has ensnared billions of gamers, casual and competitive alike. In the hands of lesser
developers, this gameplay could have lost its appeal long ago but PopCap continues to subtly tweak each new release to keep it fresh. Enter Bejeweled Twist, the latest reinvention of the hugely successful series, which gives players a brand new challenge. Instead of switching two gems horizontally or vertically, gamers have to rotate clumps of four jewels clockwise.
It may only be a slight change but it introduces the need for a whole new strategy as gamers
James Batchelor discovers the newest twist in PopCap’s popular gem-matching puzzle series
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Released: March 18th
Format: DS/DSi
Publisher: PopCap
Developer: PopCap
Price: £24.99
Distributor: Licensed 4U
Contact: 020 8941 8877
still have to line-up three matching jewels but have to be aware of everything else that moves with each rotation. The disc is packed with game modes to keep players coming
18 Wheels of Steel: Triple Pack
Licensed 4U takes a much more intense approach to truck simulation. James Batchelor reports
SIMULATION games are usually very tranquil affairs, particularly when based on transport. Generally the objective is to get from A to B with as little drama as possible, allowing gamers to simply admire the view as they travel.
18 Wheels of Steelis not one of these games. This particular truck simulator is more akin to the loud-mouthed love child of Crazy Taxiand big rigs. Players are put in charge of a trucking business and challenged to hop into the driver’s seat for some action-packed deliveries. In order to get their load to its destination, gamers will have to tackle hazards such as head-on collisions, the police and
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environmental disasters – and all while trying to navigate crowded cities, seaports and more. As they progress, they will be sent across more extreme terrain, including icy tundras, deserts and jungles.
As they drive, gamers will need
to keep an eye on their remaining fuel and the condition of their truck. Successfully completing deliveries enables them to grow their empire and bid for more lucrative contracts, with the ultimate goal of becoming the best trucker in the world. The Triple Pack features three of the most popular 18 Wheels of Steelgames: Pedal to the Metal, Extreme Truckerand American Long Haul.
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back for more – such as Blitz, Battle and Classic – with extra ones unlocked through high scores. The DS version means they can even take the challenge with them on the move.
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Released: March 11th
Format: PC DVD Publisher:
White Mountain
Developer: ValuSoft
Price: £14.99
Distributor: Licensed 4U
Contact: 020 8941 8877
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