Jewel Master Cradle of Athena
SCORE: 81
When a reviewable copy of Jewel Master Cradle of Athena came into Family Friendly Gaming, I put my stamp on it. I love this kind of puzzle game. I noticed something odd about the front cover. It has an E10+ rating. I asked my hubby what could possibly be so bad about the three matching items puzzle game that would warrant that. I looked at the back of the box and noticed Suggestive Themes. What? Huh? In a puzzle game, now that is just odd.
I did not let that stop me from playing Jewel Master Cradle of Athena though. Just as I expected the puzzle action is absolutely fantastic. I collected various resources to purchase, and build structures. This aspect of this genre is my personal favorite. I love creating my own town out of the puzzle game.
If the name did not clue you in, let me. Jewel Master Cradle of Athena is based back in the old days. The real old days. You know Ancient Greece and all that. They call it ancient for a reason don'tcha know. So a lot of the characters are wearing curtains or drapery around their bodies. Yes I know there are official names for their clothing, but I like my descriptions better. Some of the men are not wearing clothing on their upper bodies. There is a goddess, and a man with a bulls head. My husband told me its a minotaur, again I like my name better. The clouds animate in the background giving a real nice atmosphere to this Nintendo DS game.
The music in Jewel Master Cradle of Athena is passable. Some of the sounds were good, and at times I was not even aware of the music. Of course that may have more do with my intense concentration skills. The special effect sounds fit this game masterfully. There is talk of mythical creatures, gods, and the like in this hand held game as well.
If you enjoy matching three of the same kind in a puzzle screen then you will find a lot of replay value to Jewel Master Cradle of Athena. I have been enjoying many hours with Jewel Master Cradle of Athena. There are one hundred new levels in Jewel Master Cradle of Athena. Some can be beaten easily, and others will take some major skills. Jewel Master Cradle of Athena has fifteen buildings to be constructed if you can gather enough resources.
Swapping the items on the screen is very easy to do. I find myself blitzing through the early levels. Jewel Master Cradle of Athena does get harder as I played through it. I like how Storm City Games shook things up in Jewel Master Cradle of Athena. Normally I would get all off the blue background blocks changed, and move an orb to the bottom of the screen. Other levels I had to collect so much of a certain resource. Breaking it up this way is exactly what puzzle gamers need.
Puzzle games are generally very family friendly. Jewel Master Cradle
of Athena has earned its E10+ rating. Which limits the audience it can
reach. The sexual content is present, as well as greek mythology. I
enjoy this style of gameplay, and hope to see sequels. Maybe pick the
Love Comes Softly time era. If you can ignore the content issues then
you will enjoy Jewel Master Cradle of Athena.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 80%
Replay/Extras: 88%
Gameplay: 90%
Family Friendly Factor: 73%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Storm City Games
Rating: 'E10+' for Everyone 10+
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