A spiritual successor to last year's entertaining match-three DS puzzler Cradle of Rome, Jewel Master: Egypt is a straightforward jewel-swapping puzzle game that has players using the stylus to change the positions of adjacent jewels on a large grid with an aim to make rows of three or more of the same type, causing them to disappear. The shtick in this particular game is that each jewel represents a resource necessary to help build up ancient Egyptian civilization.
"The last game I reviewed by Storm City Games, Gem Quest: 4 Elements, turned out surprisingly positive. Likely pleased with their successes in this sector of puzzle gaming, the publishers saw worth in re-releasing two of their past games into one collection. But after trying the game for yourself, you may have a different idea about the worth of the overall package." -- Wiiloveit.com
If you're one of those people who likes to start their holiday shopping early, or if you've got a special birthday coming up, or even if you're just looking for something to kill a little time, a new Nintendo Ds game is always a great option. And when you can get that game for less than a ten-spot, it's even better. Check out these steals that'll have them (or you) hugging their stockings tight.
Holy Shovelware, Batman!
Want some decent cheap DS games?
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors ($15)
Ace Investigations: Miles Edgeworth ($18)
Chrono Trigger ($20)
Dragon Quest IV ($20)
Ghost Trick ($15)
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn ($20)
Final Fantasy IV ($20)
Nostalgia ($10)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney ($15)
The World Ends with You ($20)
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 ($18)
Valkryie Profile: Covenant of the Plume ($10)
(all priced at Amazon)
Any one of those games is superior to EVERY game on this article's list combined.
Rising Star Games have announced that match-3 titles Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome and Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt are soon to be available as a double pack on a single cartridge. Both titles have enjoyed success at retail, with continuing sales and repeatedly featuring in the top 40 of the sales charts.
