Ultimately, there's nothing wrong with Jewels of the Tropical Lost Island. It's simple, hugely addictive, and the Story mode introduces enough new twists on matching-three to keep you going.
It's just questionable whether themed challenges and a story about pirates justify the price.
Nintendo Life: Puzzle games are ten a penny on the DS and when it's a match-three type like the popular Bejeweled series, you have to wonder about the relevance of yet another addition to the already plentiful stock of match-three titles on the DS.