Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition

[h2]These games are such good value for money considering the amount of content you get, and it's a shame this one has fallen under the radar.[/h2] I haven't played the first one in this series but I've played a couple of others in the Jewel Match series. To be honest, they do feel quite similar but there are subtle differences like the theme, and the bonus games, and this one seems to have expanded on those bonus games with a variety of different side games to complete as you go through the main quest. When completing these side games you awarded currency to buy items that complete an underwater city scene, a bit like Atlantis. Completing these scenes doesn't really add much value for me personally. I could quite happily just miss out on these scenes and just get on with the puzzles, as they do seem to slow down the game a little. In this installment there are quite a few very large scenes too. The game play is very relaxing with a match three play style and a very chilled tune playing in the background. It is so easy to lose hours to this game without realizing, and is perfect for picking up and playing in either short periods or spending a whole evening. There are two hundred levels with fifty bonus levels so there is probably sixty hours plus of content and achievements to chase too. There is a lot of familiar mechanics I have seen in previous installments but some new ones too which are nautically themed, like fishing nets interrupting matches, as well as all the pieces relating to the sea. I like the way that each level is split into separate levels and you have to visit different screens to complete tasks that effect things on other screens. For example, releasing a key on one screen will unlock a padlock on another screen. There are some clever ideas like spinning a compass which makes the pieces move in the direction the compass needle is pointing, and conveyor belts which need to be manipulated, so there can be some thinking required to clear the screen. Even from the beginning it can be quite challenging to complete the puzzle within the set amount of moves, but you can exchange moves for lives, and you can buy extra lives very cheaply in the store so it is unlikely you will die in this situation. There are three difficulty levels if you want an extra challenge, and three modes in timed, relaxed, and limited moves. In the store you can buy upgrades like bigger chests so you can collect more money to spend, upgrade your weapons like a hammer which knocks out stubborn squares, electric shocks which removes random squares, chain cutters that releases tiles that are chained, and bombs which destroy large areas. [h1]🍳Conclusion🍳[/h1] [quote][h2][b] Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 [/b] is a very relaxing match three game with a plethora of content that will keep you busy for ages. Although it is quite similar from other games in the series, this one is definitely larger, and contains a nautical theme with some mechanics I haven't seen in other titles. If you like casual games and you haven't tried the Jewel Match series then please do yourself a favour and try it out. Just don't blame me when you are late for work. [/h2][/quote] [quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/] Follow [b]IndieGems[/b] [/url] for more reviews like this one. [/quote]

[i]Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition[/i] is a match-3 game developed by Suricate Software and published by Grey Alien Games. Although this would usually be where I'd go into the story, as there is no story here, I'll jump straight into the gameplay. When you first start up the game, you can choose to go through tutorial levels. Especially if this is your first match-3 game in the [i]Jewel Match[/i] series, I recommend playing the tutorial levels, which I ended up doing. Regardless of whether you choose to go through the tutorial or jump into the main game itself, you'll then have the option of choosing your difficulty level: relaxed, limited moves, or timed mode. If you choose to play with limited moves or timed mode, you'll then have the option of choosing another one of three difficulty levels: normal, advanced, or extreme. (For purposes of this review, I chose to play in relaxed mode, as I wanted a more laidback experience.) There are a total of 120 main levels, with an additional 80 levels that are unlocked once you complete the main levels. Also, there are pearl-gathering bonus levels and puzzle levels. Pearls unlock mini-games, while puzzle levels earn you stars. There are 3 different kinds of mini-games available: jigsaw, spot-the-differences, and matching 2 or 3 of the same items. Completing the mini-games unlocks wallpapers. Stars, as well as the coins and directional arrows you earn from the main levels, are used to decorate various scenes and such. In the levels themselves, there are various obstacles and power-ups. Power-ups can be purchased in the shop themselves as well as upgraded with coins. In addition, there are lots of Steam achievements although they won't count towards a user's global total until the game is out of "Steam is learning about this game". Now that I've gone over the gameplay, I'll move onto my thoughts. Although I've played quite a few [i]Jewel Match Solitaire[/i] games, this is my first experience with the publisher's match-3 games. However, I have played a few match-3 games in the past, so I am familiar with the gameplay. Since I bring up the gameplay, I might as well comment on that aspect. I like how there are various difficulty modes available, so that you can choose either a relaxing or challenging experience. For this game, I chose a more relaxing experience although I'll be more than happy to replay this at some point and try for a more challenging playthrough. Also, I like how there are lots of levels (both main and bonus levels) as well as mini-games available. Since this is a collector's edition, there should be plenty of content, and [i]Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition[/i] definitely has that. Personally, I like the mini-games slightly more than the actual match-3 levels, but that might be just because I like how the mini-games provide variety and a bit of a break. The obstacles can be a bit formidable to overcome although thankfully, there are great power-ups available that can help to destroy those obstacles and make completing the levels that much more doable. As for the achievements, most of them are easily obtainable. There were only a few that I had a bit of trouble with. One of them was for completing 10 bonus games, but I think this achievement is a little buggy because sometimes, completing the matching 2 or 3 of the same items won't count towards this achievement. However, if you keep replaying these mini-games, especially the spot-the-differences and jigsaw puzzles, then this achievement should eventually pop up. The other achievements I struggled for a bit were the speedy achievements, such as making 10 matches in 10 seconds. If you try to go for these achievements in the legitimate way, they can be pretty close to impossible if you're not adept at match-3 games. However, there is a trick to getting them much easier if you take advantage of the fishnet obstacles that are available in certain levels. Thus, I was able to obtain all of the Steam achievements. In regards to the art, this is where the game truly shines. I adore the beautiful art, especially since this is a underwater-based game. The scenes are beautiful, and I love how you can customize them with decorations and then set them as wallpapers for your computer screen afterwards. Also, completing the mini-games unlocks wallpapers, too. The backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous, and I really like the use of colors, which are perfect for giving off that underwater vibe. As for the music, the tracks are lovely to listen to. There are a few tracks available, and each one feels relaxing and gives off that underwater vibe, as though you're in the ruined areas of Atlantis. Overall, would I recommend [i]Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition[/i]? If you're a fan of match-3 games and you want a game with plenty of levels that allow you to customize your gameplay challenge, then this is totally worth checking out. For the asking price, I'd say that it's worth it, considering that it took me over 40 hours to complete all of the levels and obtain all of the achievements. :o To be fair, though, I'm not an expert when it comes to match-3 games, so for those who are way more familiar with them, it may take fewer hours. Still, I think this is really worth checking out, and I'm excited to try out more match-3 games by the publisher. Finally, I want to give a major thanks to Grey Alien Games for the review key. I had lots of fun playing this game, and I'm excited for future match-3 ones. ^^ [quote]Flying free and writing reviews solely for [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44702020/]The Introverted Gamer[/url].[/quote]

I can't get past level 179, it's asking for more anchors and no more anchors are coming down and have restarted and shut down 3 times. I need 12 to open up either side of the board.... not impressed. I can't continue until I beat the level!! Surricate and Grey Alien games are not performing like they used to. the game has crashed 10 times to date so I've had to shut down and restart for the glitch to reset. But this anchor thing is really bumming me out. I buy these games for their long play time. Also, can we do something different than fish? I don't like the fact that the new fish are in a completely different area?? I often leave my game on just to watch the fish with the game backgrounds. If you are insisting on the ocean theme, how about mermaids and merman and Atlantis? I would love to see that and some scary ocean monsters?

awesome more than I expected

Disclaimer: My playing time is inflated because 50 hours were spent beta testing the game before the release version came out. Jewel Match never fails to disappoint for eye candy. As usual, the graphics are beautiful in the latest installment to this franchise, and the soundtrack matches the graphics too. The extremely long play time - there are 200 regular levels, 60 optional levels, plus 20 minigames spread out over 2 maps - is back to keep you occupied for several days at least if you're a completionist. There are plenty of ways to customize the game to your liking; check the Collector's Edition extras section for more ways to set the game to your liking, not just the Options. A few subtle tweaks to the mechanics make this game less of a grind than some of the earlier ones. The amount of obstacles and other gadgets in the boards have been toned down considerably from the sometimes painfully-hard Winter Wonderland 2, so playing is much more relaxing and the levels can be solved just by messing with them long enough if all else fails. The one new feature is the random addition of a "fish room" here and there while you're going along in which you get an opportunity to get a Collectible Fish for an aquarium. These fish can be rather tricky to obtain, so it's a good thing there are only 15 of them to try for over the 200 level span. While the game delivers what longtime fans expect, the things which weren't so great this time are: The game engine is beginning to show signs of serious strain with how fancy recent JM games have become (I experienced several error messages popping up and crashed once). The interior room decor is completely unrealistic, given the underwater theme...I literally laughed out loud many times while building the rooms. And honestly, everything in the gameplay has been done before, and plenty of times. Not much has changed with JM over its nearly 20 year history with how any of the games play; it's only the window dressing has gotten a lot prettier. If you enjoy the comfort of M3 familiarity, it's hard to go wrong with this series, but if you like things to get changed up sometimes, you might get bored.

Extraordinary gameplay. Lovely to look at, challenging levels. I play at Normal level in Timed mode. I've only just started on release day today (it's been on my Wishlist since it was announced earlier in the year). I need to collect all the fish. Mine, all mine. You all go collect your own. Edit: I have all my fish now. And I've nominated this game for Best Visual Style 2023. Woo!

Relaxing - fun - challenge for sure, :D

Great Jewel game. Give it a try. Make sure on just about each level that you go to the other rooms that exist for that level. GREAT GAME.

Longue durée de jeu ...

Sehr gutes 3 Gewinnt-Spiel, was soll man da sonst noch schreiben!