It's kind of interesting to see how puzzle games have become an icon of casual gaming these days. They are not looked at as immersive games and thus aren't taken as seriously by your average hardcore gamer. Yet often enough these games can be just as intimidating as any other, offering a series of combos, colors and other small complexities that determine what it means to win.
Pure Nintendo: "Hands On! Tangrams is yet another recent DSiWare download that first saw life years earlier as a physical release. I knew this would be a good game even before I redeemed the review code, as I’d actually purchased it at retail prior. Playing it again gave me the opportunity to see if my favorable memories still held up. I’m pleased to say that’s the case – this is a quality game, well worth considering."
Game studio Island Officials is a shining example of the growing South Jersey and Philadelphia independent-developer community.
WorthPlaying writes: "It's true that puzzle games on the DS are a dime a dozen, and most of them are boring, derivative shades of great puzzlers that show up on other platforms. It's a shame, too, considering that the touch-screen interface of Nintendo's handheld really lends itself well to logic-testing titles. Once in a while, though, a game comes along that is both unique and entertaining, something fresh and fun. Hands On! Tangrams fulfills the first part of this formula, showcasing something new and different. Unfortunately, the fun doesn't last long, and this game is over before it truly gets going."
