This is the type of puzzle game that you pull out when you have fifteen minutes or so of time to waste.

User Rating: 7 | Luxor: The Wrath of Set PSP
By Granpa_G | Review Date:
Maybe this isn't the best puzzle game in the PSP bag, but is a quick (and admittedly sometimes frustrating) way to fill in time if your waiting (riding) the bus or at the doctor's office and such. The learning curve is almost non-existant and the fun level may be a bit low at times...especially at some of the frustrating higher levels...but Luxor does manage to have that "just one more time, I can do better" quality to it that makes it a pleasantly addictive experience.

The gameplay of busting up (not-to rapidly) moving lines of colored balls goes from two or three sets to a sometimes overwhelming four or five and some of the levels are a bit complex, especially the one where the balls come from both sides of the screen. The various powerups add a nice touch as does the ability to switch the ball color (one of two: color "A" or color "B"). As mentioned above, some of the levels tend to get a bit complex. On the subject of levels: the playing fields do tend to repeat so you'll find yourself playing the same map on several levels, usually at a faster rate and with more balls to eliminate. This is fine on a map that you like, but if it's one you hate then obviously you're going to cry and swear a lot!

Overall, a bit of mindless fun and a nice way to spend a few minutes. Lumines and Lumines II are much better and (more addictive) games in the puzzle category, but Luxor is not a bad buy for the price.

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