Matrix Game

Type of program: Puzzle
Supported platforms: Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Company name: Betelgeuse Software
Version: 2.2.2
Cost: $10
Installed size: 441 KB

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This is one of those wickedly hair-pulling puzzle games that looks sooo easy. Warning-don't start playing when you have to go somewhere in 10 minutes! Course what did I expect from a company with this name, why do I hear Michael Keaton in the background saying "say my name 3 times....." You start out with some blocks on your grid, click them off in pairs. When you can't find any more pairs [only horizontally and vertically, not diagonally] click the correct button and you will get some more blocks. When you run out of room, you lose the game. Course if you don't keep the top few rows clear you will be in trouble. There is one trick, it has to do with the only time you can move off pairs diagonally [sorta]. After that-I'm saying no more, check it out and you too can discover the secret that helps leave your hair attached, and you too just might hear Michael say "...do ya like me?"

Oh yes, there are several different forms that little blocks can take, including Star Wars, geometry, one that comes out with letters, AND one that comes out numbers! That one follows the regular rules except when the numbers add up to......."Attention K-Mart Shoppers.." [if you don't understand it, you didn't see the movie, and I'm not explaining-I don't have the time I need to play more Matrix Game!]

It says if it's not registered you can't play Classic, so I can't say nothing about that. The regular game has 3 difficulty levels. This demo can be played for 10 days, then you will have to register the game to play any more. Registering gives you more levels, the ability to undo moves, and minor updates for free. This game is great for kids, but the adults may get a little too hooked on it.

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Reviewed by Stormy Strock

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