Zuma

Zuma is a puzzle game that offers simple, yet addictive and entertaining gameplay that has the potential to keep you at your PC for hours. This puzzle game has a unique design that is likely different than any other game in the genre. If you're a fan of puzzle games and want to try something new, you should definitely play this video game.

The game is based on an ancient Aztec world theme. You control a little frog in the middle of the screen that is surrounded by whirling balls making their way towards a sacred golden skull in the center. Your frog will spit out different colored balls in the direction of the ones surrounding it. Once there are three balls of the same color lined up, spitting out a fourth one at them will make these balls disappear and earn you points.

Although this doesn't happen too often, the game may give you the chance to change the color of the ball your frog will spit out next by clicking the right mouse button. The rest of the controls are very straightforward. You use your mouse to move your little frog around and hit the left mouse button to fire a ball.

All throughout the game, you will hear a funky tribal soundtrack and sound effects that fit in well with its overall theme. The graphics are also excellent for a small puzzle game, especially as the entire game package is less than 7 MB. Some more experienced players have complained that the balls move too slowly, making the game too easy. But others, particularly children, will like Zuma because of this, as it's not too hard to keep up with the action.

Pros

• Unique puzzle game design and gameplay.
• Great quality graphics and sounds.
• Small game with modest system requirements.
• Very straightforward controls.

Cons

• Some players may find the action too slow.
• Demo version limited to one hour of play.