Cuboid for Playstation 3

Cuboid for the Playstation 3 (see GAMESPOT Review or IGN Review) is a great little puzzle game that should be on your list, even if you don’t normally like puzzle games.

In the game, you control a rectangle made up of two blocks stuck together, and try to make its way toward the glowing exit on each level. Sounds simple, right? Well, it wouldn’t be any fun w/out a challenge, so rest assured it’s not going to be too easy to get to the exit on each level. The beginning levels are kinda easy, gradually sliding you into the game world of Cuboid, but soon you’ll be pulling your hair out (in a good, fun way!) as you try to finish the game by getting past the harder, more difficult levels. The game is really good at ramping up the challenge level after leve by just a little bit, enough to keep you interested and wanting to clear just one more level before going to bed.

The visuals in the game are great. They’re not the highpoint of the game (that’s the puzzles), but having something attractive to look at while you play is a good thing in my book – keeps you interested.

There is a free version of a game really, really similar to Cuboid that you can play online for free – Bloxorz anyone? You do get value, though, with being able to play it on your Playstation 3 with the addition of new puzzles and great graphics.

There is an online leaderboard that tracks the best players, but there’s a flaw in the game. Well, sort of a flaw. You can hit the pause button and stop the timer without any penalties. So…. the leaderboard might not actually contain the best players of the game.

Overall, whether you’re a puzzle game fan or not, you should check out Cuboid for the Playstation 3.

Do it now! Smile.