Lumines is a true masterclass in puzzle game design. Every element is so finely tuned, so excellently thought out, so clearly communicated, that it rivals even Tetris in its virtuosity.

It's not nearly as "clean" as Tetris is - but I'd rather play the quirky block game with the wacky timeline and danceable music than the old-man tetromino placer with classical compositions.

Watching your wee cat interact with the world is wonderful and the world can be interesting to explore but unlike the PS2 classic A Dog’s Life there isn’t a series of button presses that can make your cat poop which means you can’t then pick up said poop and throw it at the townsfolk.

Kinda weird how simultaneously clunky and intricate this game is. I relished unfurling the mystery and loved how a system I thought was designed simply for ease ended up being vital to the story. Smart and fun.

TRAGIC: worlds biggest PaRappa fan plays the game for the first time in 2024.

Swag and full of love but this game is not functional at all

step on the gas! step on the gas!

I think I'm finally free from my AC stockholm syndrome.

It's like Halo 2 Meets Halo 3

While engrossed in the game, I had a moment of awe, thinking, 'Wow, what a masterpiece!' The sheer variety and countless hidden details were mind-blowing. However, reflecting two weeks later, I find myself disconnected. Perhaps it's because I spent hours playing the bonus moon levels or perhaps I just don't care about Mario.

A game with art direction this inspired should not be so agonizingly dull to play.