Lumines II

Lumines II is a sequel to the puzzle game Lumines. The game was released in November, 2006 in Europe and North America, and in February 2007 in Japan. The...
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7.8
good
 

Game Overview

Lumines II is a sequel to the puzzle game Lumines. The game was released in November, 2006 in Europe and North America, and in February 2007 in Japan. The gameplay in Lumines II is very similar to its...

The Good

New soundtrack still has lots of great quirky tunes, but new licensed tracks make it more accessible to the masses, presentation has been improved, new tutorial mode will help beginners "get" the game.

The Bad

Having music videos playing in the background doesn't work well, gameplay, while still great, hasn't changed at all.

The Bottom Line

The follow-up to Q Entertainment's innovative puzzle/music game. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through many action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
84/100
score

Lumines II is a game that feels fresh for the first few hours, but once the newness of the music wears off, it's pretty much the same as Lumines. It's still one of the best puzzle games of the year, but it's hard not to wish that the game played at least

GameZone review logo
78/100
score

When a game is as much to play as the first Lumines then it's hard to accept limited imitations packaged as new editions.

IGN review logo
90/100
score

A deeper challenge mode, tons of new skins and loads of puzzles and missions are just the tip of the iceberg. Throw in the sequencer and Skin Edit mode, plus the ability to trade playlists with friends, and you have an almost perfect puzzler.

Game Specs

Memory
192 kb

Modes
Challenge, Mini-Games, Practice, Versus

 

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Lyrics, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:11/2/2006
Publisher:Buena Vista Games
Developer:Q Entertainment
Genre:Music
ESRB Rating:E10+
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.8
Gameplay
8
Graphics
9
Sound
8.8
Concept
5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7.8/10
Lumines II
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