Bust-A-Move Universe has some serious negative sides (like being way too short and having no multiplayer), but the core gameplay is as solid as ever. If you’ve never played this particular series, or you just want a fun puzzler to play on your 3DS, you’ll likely find that once you pop, you won’t want to stop. But if you have better versions at your disposal, the 3D isn’t really enough to make this one worth the purchase (even if it’s $10 cheaper than the rest of the launch titles).
Presentation - 6.0
Graphics - 6.0
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 6.5
Lasting Appeal - 6.0
Chris Buffa (Modojo): Every video game system, no matter how cool, has a glut of disappointing titles that fail to take advantage of a machine's power.
Several years ago, we'd get suckered into buying these duds and attempt (through mental anguish) to find at least one good quality to justify spending $29.99-$39.99.
Nice Try, but if you bothered with playing Steel diver, you'd know that it wouldn't work on the iphone because of the controls (bottom screen) and the repair element of the game (bottom screen again) and for all the content you get which include multiplayer, expert mode, periscope mode, and stuf of the sort, it would be well over 99 cent.
Exactly what I was going to say.
While he may have a point with the other games, Steel Diver is a game that could only work on the 3DS.
steel diver is a good game, but too bad it's short.. but there's tactics mode too, turn based.. :) didn't play frogger, but I think it's not a bad game too, because it has more than any frogger (shooting helicopters at you, friends that help you in a journey and other things).. one day I'll buy it.. actually Super monkey ball 3D could be good, but why the hell devs made it soooo easy and with borders?!? that you almost can't fall? that's the biggest problem
Chris Buffa (Modojo): Nintendo's 3DS sure has a ton of stinkers. Plenty of good games exist, but these gems practically drown in a sea of mediocrity. Need proof? Just head to your local store and try to pick out The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D amongst the shovel ware.
I think everyone can pretty muchg decide for themselves which are horrible and which are good. But i agree the launch titles were god aweful. But good things come to those who exercise patience. Mercenaries is incredible, Starfox will be incredible, as will kid icarus and mario kart. I'm really not worried about the line-up now.
just because you not into a game doesnt mean you're educating anyone.....variety is always key in success...cant cater to just your likes...nintendo at least understands that
"Once in a while, I do love me some Bust-a-Move. While I did not grow up with the arcade classic, I have come to manifest a modest appreciation for it even till this day. However, I think SQUARE ENIX really needs to take a good look at their latest departure of this acclaimed franchise before they move any further. The fact is Bust-a-Move Universe is just about as basic as they come and with very little incentives to encourage players to keep playing for more than a week, it definitely deserves to be labelled as a weak launch title." -- Wiiloveit.com
