Console Monster writes: "We can all admit that the 'match-up' puzzle game market is pretty saturated right now, but that's not to say you should stop paying attention. Yosumin LIVE is an arcade port of the browser based web game Yosumin, which originally released on Japanese web game website @nifty - later releasing on the Nintendo DS only in Japan. It's a simple 'make four ends meet' puzzler with an extremely cute after taste to keep you amused.
Rather than knocking off Bejewelled completely, Yosumin LIVE works by observing a grid rather than influencing it. You observe pieces and then connect them up. Each corner must match with the same Yosumin shape, and by creating a square or rectangle you remove them from the grid, which then spawns more shapes to work with. You are timed though, so you can't just sit back and look forever. There are no unlocks or levels however, the game is about racking up a high score and matching up as quickly as possible..."
Carlos writes - "This week has already proven exceptionally busy for Xbox One’s Backwards Compatibility program with the arrival of several Xbox Original titles. It seems all is not over however, as now we see even more games added to help expand the ever-growing list even more. In typical fashion we’re here once more to bring you our thoughts on the latest additions, and give our views on whether it’s worth the time, and effort, to head back to these past titles once more."
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Oh wow how fast they keep adding them it's so good to know all new Xbox consoles are gonna carry all these games with better graphics it's amazing
Backwards compatibility should be a standard going forward. There should be no reason it can't be done. I expect the PS5 to play all PS4 games. We already know that's going to be the case with Xbox 5.
Honestly, that's the predominant aspect of Yosumin Live!: it's passivity. It's a very casual puzzle-like game that can slowly sneak up on you with a hidden complexity. It will not be fun for all players and even fans of the puzzle genre may be left scratching their heads. Given a chance, it may win you over with its cheerful visual style, sound effects and surprising depth. Giving it that opportunity, however, is probably going to be more effort than most players deem worthwhile.
Most people give screenshots a quick scan whenever they come to a page, and no doubt most have probably audibly groaned at the prospect of another match three puzzler. Those fears are unfounded however because here you're actually matching four! Ahem.
Looks interesting, not sure of a purchase though.