Hexcite
Game by Ubi Soft
Reviewed by Adrock
gbcam@hotmail.com
Size: 8 Megabits
Save: Battery
Released: 1998
Works with: Color Enhanced, Not Dedicated

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Opening Snide Remarks: It's a new puzzle game that remarkably doesn't have
Tetris in the name.

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Gameplay Descripion: I will try to explain the play is well as I can... You
play against a human (via link) or the CPU. The board is made of 7 Hexagons.
You place a limited amount of blocks into the board. Then the other player or
CPU places one.

You will make a certain amount of points for better moves. If you fill one of
the hexagons you will get bonus points. The point is to get the highest
number of points. You can rotate the pieces 90 degrees each way to make them
fit in the puzzle. You must make careful fits and compatible edges to put
your block in the puzzle. You will get more points depending on how many
sides the block is touching.

Of course, playing Multiplayer is the best way to play. You can link up two
Game Boys and play in a mode similar to a CPU battle. BUT, you can also play
two players on the Super Game Boy as well! There is also a level-by-level
mode, an in-game tutorial, a practice mode, and instant replay.

Liked: A completely new puzzle experience.

Hated: Difficult to fit in the blocks sometimes. Ever crammed a piece into a
jigsaw puzzle?

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Graphics Description: The graphics are simple, and will probably be looked
over. What a shame. But, I thought that the game took good use of the color
palettes on both the Super Game Boy and the Game Boy Color.

Liked: Good use of color.

Hated: Simple graphics.

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Sound/Music Description: Nifty little tunes with beat during play. They won't
annoy you that much. Some of the sound FX are weird and seem more like they
belong in an action game then a puzzle.

Liked: OK Music.

Hated: Sound FX are... strange.

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Play Control/Game Design: Precise control of the blocks. Very responsive. 

Liked: Smooth like butter.

Hated: Nope, it's perfect.

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Improve: More different kinds of rounds should be made.

RIYL: A breakaway from the usual puzzle routine.

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Final Words: This is a good puzzle game unlike anything else. The play may
seem advanced to some at first, but catching on happens pretty quick.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 21 out of 25

Final Score: %84

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Currently Known Codes: None