Columns

The Good
Basically, columns is just my kinda game. The classical references (however tenuous); the calming music; the gradually increasing complexity and best of all the multiplayer mode.

The Bad
The numb feeling of disbelief which accompanied my completion of it, it's not exactly a trophy and fireworks. Plus, it sort of melts your eyes after a few hours.

The Bottom Line
Hmm... it's like tetris. The object of the game is to rotate groups of falling gems as they fall into the game screen, then create chains of 3 or more of the same colour. Obviously, as you progress through levels the difficulty increases.

The Good
It gets your mind to think very fast, as you have only a couple of seconds to decide where to put your gems. Also it kind of develops your reflexes, you have to put the metal to the pedal very fast on the higher levels.

The Bad
The music SUCKS. Its kind of old fashioned, some thing you'll find in an old folks home, sure its relaxing but it does get boring after a bit.

The Bottom Line
Its OK if you like the playing arcade games for free, have good reflexes and a fast thinker. If your not, why not give it a try and get better.