For those who love puzzles, the game of Frantix on the PSP is challenging and exciting. There are at least 180 puzzles to be solved. In this 3D puzzle game, you as a player are required to open an exit and collect gems. In the process, as you go through the maze you will be dodging crates and avoiding enemies and traps set by them. A series of puzzle games takes you through interesting sequences before you reach the finish of the game.
It is not easy to collect the gems. It takes some serious effort. A lot of puzzles have to be solved. Levels are often replete with challenges including quicksand, water, lava, locked doors, creatures and traps. There are quite a few stone blocks, crates and bombs you can throw around. However, it is not possible to jump or attack in Frantix. With the help of the bombs, blocks and crates, it is possible to construct temporary bridges in dangerous territory, trigger switches and kill enemies.
You can find an exit and make your way out of one level as soon as you find enough gems. You keep unlocking puzzles on your way from one level to another. There are themed worlds numbering six and each of them consists of fifteen to forty puzzles. Though the load time for each level is only around five seconds, gamers find this a bit irritating.
Some levels are more challenging and exciting than the others. Levels can be cleared only by following a set order of moves after assessing the puzzles. Certain other puzzles are easier requiring you to complete a set of moves in a particular time. Controls and angle of viewing poses quite a challenge in all the levels. Your movement with the analogue stick or the D pad is restricted to four directions and on a grid which is invisible.
The game could have been incorporated with a better visual presentation. The two movies that are featured in this game include the game credits where you have the names scrolling down and an animated film The ChubbChubbs. On the whole, if you simply love solving puzzles, you can enjoy this game on your favourite PSP.
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