Boomers want games like this one…
Posted by admin on 29 May 2007
DaVinci’s Secret is truly a great game but don’t mistakenly get DaVinci’s Code (that is not a great game). DaVinci’s Secret is a puzzle game. It is the kind of game you can play over and over because it is both challenging and relaxing. Baby boomers will enjoy it but so will anyone who likes a good puzzle game.
The idea is to solve puzzles by removing balls by matching 3 balls of the same color. After clearing a path for the key to the lock (or multiple keys and locks) that level is solved.
A pleasant change from many matching 3 ball games is the format which is not the usual long moving line of balls type of format. Instead you enter a room and complete the steps. The balls are scattered all over the room not in one line.
Sometimes there are barriers such as brick walls that can only be smashed with certain icons found in the room. So you may need to remove balls around that icon then move it to the bricks that you want destroy.
To add difficulty any time you move a ball or icon more balls appear all around the room. If things get really bad you may end up with the room filled with balls and no more moves can be made. You have then lost that level.
Later levels include a type of ball that transform rather than disappears upon matching 3 of that color. This only adds to the difficulty in winning that level.
Each level room is located in a different European city. With a nice graphic map taking you from one city to another. There is interesting chanting type music that enhances the medieval environment. DaVinci’s Secret has very nice graphics creating a mood that one is in some type of medieval monastery. It is a very nice looking game.
On some levels they will give you a four part knight’s shield to assemble in that room. This can be more challenging then fitting the keys into the locks. A problem can arise if you have fitted one piece of the shield only to discover you have blocked an entry to adding another part of the shield.
There are no time limits to complete the levels. This is an excellent feature that more games should include. Not everyone wants to play beat the clock. If the puzzle is interesting enough, a timed feature can be annoying. Another good feature is the ability to re-play any level. No more going through lower, less challenging levels to get to the good levels. Again all games should include this feature.
All these game features as well as the creative play design of DaVinci’s Secret and exceptional graphics makes it one of the best games around. You’ll find many hours of enjoyment. It’s a game that you’ll continue to play over the years. Highly recommended.
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