This game is beyond awesome. Fast paced and brutally difficult in places, but also colorful and light hearted, it reminds me of the fun I had with Tetris and Dr. Mario back when puzzle games tried to kill you just as much as Contra or Super Mario Bros. That would have been enough, but you can also level up, recruit new characters and outfit your team with weapons and items that subtly change the way you play. The secrets in every level are generally easy enough to unlock with your own observational powers and they do reward you richly. And I was delighted to discover that going back to a level that I'd already passed doesn't simply rehash the level as it was, but gives a new and challenging experience on the same map, should you decide to partake in it.

The only thing about this game that you will not enjoy is realizing that the hours of your day have completely evaporated.

This game is beyond awesome. Fast paced and brutally difficult in places, but also colorful and light hearted, it reminds me of the fun I had with Tetris and Dr. Mario back when puzzle games tried to kill you just as much as Contra or Super Mario Bros. That would have been enough, but you can also level up, recruit new characters and outfit your team with weapons and items that subtly change the way you play. The secrets in every level are generally easy enough to unlock with your own observational powers and they do reward you richly. And I was delighted to discover that going back to a level that I'd already passed doesn't simply rehash the level as it was, but gives a new and challenging experience on the same map, should you decide to partake in it. The only thing about this game that you will not enjoy is realizing that the hours of your day have completely evaporated.