Gel: Set & Match is a humble puzzle game with a robust feature set. Puzzle mode provides a relaxed, casual experience, while action mode gets challenging very quickly. There are also plenty multiplayer options for the cooperative and competitive puzzlers out there. The art style and music are generic, but the sliding/melting mechanics are good fun. If you're a puzzle fan, check this one out.
Presentation - 8.0
Graphics - 7.0
Sound - 6.0
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 7.5
Overall -
Console Monster writes: "Aside from the fact that Gel has a dead online community there really isn't anything spectacular going for the arcade game. If you are a fan of puzzle titles and want something to play around with for a few minutes then this game will certainly be worth a look. It's got enough of a twist to feel different from your average puzzle game, but nothing to warrant a popular following".
GamePro Arcade writes: "Certain gaming titles don't need to do too much or try too hard in order to put together a decent package. Simplicity, at times, is the way to go. No current game quite understands that concept like Gel: Set & Match, Gastronaut's latest puzzler creation where matching four-like colors is what it's all about. The graphics are nothing to write home about and in-game sounds don't spark you to tap your toes, but the fact the title takes complete advantage of what XBox Live has to offer, it's completely worth your time."
Puzzle games work best when they're so simple that you can tell what's going on just by looking at the screen. The general idea here is to set small coloured blocks of gel disintegrating in a colourful range of scenarios and levels. Your little alien is forced to run around and clear paths, score points, explode obstacles all with the blocks. The trick is to start as many chain reactions as possible and it's extremely fun.
