Bali Adventure
SCORE: 78
Bali Adventure is a puzzle game in the same vein as the Luxor series.
There are plenty of video games on the PC that are like this, so Bali
Adventure joins a crowded field. Family Friendly Gaming enjoys this
field because it is generally family friendly. We have also been very
generous (editor: historically) to smaller, more independent developers.
The visuals in Bali Adventure disappointed me in the details. I have
played Luxor, and quite a few clones that had a lot of shine to the orbs
that roll from the entrance to the exit. Bali Adventure needs an upgrade
in this area in my opinion. I did not run into offensive images while I
played Bali Adventure, so that is a plus. I am used to additional
special effects in these kinds of games as well.
Bali Adventure has a few jamming tracks that caught my ear. What I said
about the special effect images applies to the sounds as well. I am used
to a lot more in these kinds of games. Maybe my expectations have gotten
really high over the years though. I did like the music, and felt it fit
the theme of this Personal Computer game.
Games like Bali Adventure have a fair amount of replay. There are twisting, winding levels that keep the players on their toes. I have played a fair amount of games that have this game play style, and many of the levels start to feel the same. I think most of that has to do with there only being so many things that can be done in this part of the puzzle genre.
I found the game play in Bali Adventure to be fun with one small
exception. The things pushing the orbs move a little too quickly for me
though. I also ran into problems with the right colors not coming up
from the shooter device. I find games like Bali Adventure to be fun.
Lining up the orb I am shooting with the moving train of orbs helps with
the hand eye coordination.
I see a lot of promise in Bali Adventure for the Personal Computer (PC).
With a few small tweaks some sequels could bring this franchise into the
upper echelon of the genre. There are not a lot of lessons in Bali
Adventure, with the exception of concentration, and hand eye
coordination.
- Luke
Graphics: 70%
Sound: 79%
Replay/Extras: 82%
Gameplay: 79%
Family Friendly Factor: 80%
System: Personal Computer
Publisher: Xing Interactive
Rating: 'NR' for Not
Rated
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