Console Monster writes: "It seems that developers are trying out new techniques for joining matching colours in puzzle games though unfortunately for them, few become very successful. TiQal is the latest title from Slapdash Games which was released on the XBOX Live Arcade at the end of March 2008. In TiQal, players shoot coloured "Tetris-like" blocks onto rows and columns of rising blocks to form squares of 2x2 or more. Once a square is formed, the blocks glow momentarily so players can increase the amount of blocks to create larger squares, allowing them to create higher combinations.
The higher the combinations, the more power-ups are released. There are 14 power-ups in total ranging from slowing down the block spawn rate, to giving players extra lives..."
