Casual Mom

Fans of Zuma who are looking for more will not be disappointed with Zuma’s Revenge.  It provides the same great addicting gameplay but also has some new twists like slide-aiming, lily- pad hopping and boss battles.  Zuma’s Revenge also includes some new power-ups to help you conquer the tiki bosses of the island.

There are 60 levels to play with increasing difficulty.  As you match 3 or more colored balls they disappear.  When you have achieved enough points, the balls stop coming and you can clear them all to complete the level.  Creating chains of disappearing balls and using the power-ups can help you complete the level faster and achieve an Ace Time.  The lightning,  laser,  tri-shot and moving the chain backwards are useful power-ups when the balls are getting a little too close to the end.

I was a big fan of the original Zuma  (you can read the review here) and enjoyed Zuma’s Revenge.  It’s new features kept the game interesting while maintaining the same basic popular gameplay.  If you were a fan of Zuma and are looking for a completely different type of game then Zuma’s Revenge probably isn’t for you, but if you are looking for an extension of the great fun Zuma provided then Zuma’s Revenge is well worth a try.  For those who haven’t played Zuma then you are missing out on a great game and I recommend playing Zuma’s Revenge to see what you have been missing.

If you’re looking for a fun game that provides a little different game play than many of the popular time management games then Plants vs. Zombies by PopCap is a great choice.  This game is packed with content and will provide hours of entertainment.

The game features Adventure and Survival modes, Mini-games, Puzzles and a Zen Garden.  There is great variety in the game so you are not doing the same thing over and over again.  With the large assortment of plants you can choose what suits your style of play as you defend your home from the zombies.  Your neighbor Crazy Dave will guide and sell you items from the trunk of his car that will assist in the protection of your home.

I’m not sure who enjoys the game more, me or my 3 year old daughter.  She loves to watch and help me play.  Every day she wants to play “the zombie game” and provides advice of which plants to use.   She even talked grandma into playing!

In addition to the really fun gameplay, the humor written into Plants vs. Zombies is one of the things that keeps me playing time and time again.

Be warned this game is addicting and you will find yourself playing during any free time you have and possibly during times that something else needs to be done.

The sequel to Zuma from PopCap will be released September 15th.  I can’t wait to check this game out.  You can find a preview here with a trailer and screen shots.  Looks like there are some exciting new features for this game.  If it’s anything like the first I’m sure it will become a favorite.

Zuma was the first casual game I downloaded and made me a believer that purchasing these games was worth it. I had enjoyed playing Zuma online and my husband convinced me to buy the full version. I played the game endlessly and enjoyed the many features the full game provided.

You explore the temples of Zuma by shooting different colored balls and making matches of three or more. As you continue to uncover hidden temples, the balls begin moving faster and the levels start with longer chains. A level ends by scoring points to fill up the gauge, which will stop new balls from appearing in the chain, and clearing all the balls on screen. There are several ways to score more points ending the level faster thus giving you a time bonus, such as gathering coins or shooting a ball through a gap. If you find you need a little help managing the chain of balls, there are power-ups you can collect when making matches. Some of these will push the chain back, slow it down, or blowup several balls all at once.

Zuma is probably my favorite game. I love the graphics and find the pace and style of the game perfect. The levels gradually get more challenging and while they repeat there is plenty of variety to keep the game from becoming boring. This is a game where everything comes together (graphics, game play, sound, etc.) making it a must try for anyone who likes casual games.