Direct Link : Enigmo
Publisher : Aspyr

Price : $14.99

Special Requirements : Dell X50V/X51V Only

Graphics : 9 Out of 10
Sound : 8 Out of 10
Gameplay : 8 Out of 10
Longevity : 9 Out of 10
Overall : 8.5 Out of 10

It seems good game ideas never die, they just lie forgotten until some bright spark, realizes what a good idea they were and resurrects them. Enigmo is a case in point. For anyone that remembers the excellent series of games in the 90s called Contraption, Enigmo will certainly be no stranger. In fact this is the second game of it’s ilk reviewed on “Games for PPC” so far, the other being Obulis, but this time the objective centers around fluids and not balls.

Let me get this caveat out of the way before going any further. This game is only available for the Dell Axim X50V and I assume X51V, this is due to the game requiring the extra graphics power that the Axim offers. Yes folks, not only is this a visually stunning game, but it’s in 3D, taking advantage of the Intel 2700G multimedia accelerator.

So what does Enigmo have in store. The basic premise of the game is to use various kinds of bumpers and slides to direct the different fluids (oil, water and lava) into their respective containers. With over 50 levels to complete and a whole host of additional levels to download from the website, this is a game that’s going to keep you occupied for a long, long time.

Nearly everything in this game has been well thought out, from the graphics and sound, to the gameplay and gaming levels. I’ve been playing this game on and off for a couple of weeks and I’m still only on level 10. I do however wish this game had some tutorial levels and indeed any kind of in game instructions. This almost led me to giving up on the game, but with a little perseverance, I slowly managed to work out what I need to do. If I had to think of any criticism, it’s that the positioning of the bumpers and slides can be a little fiddly. I also had a problem, in that a couple of times, a bumper or slide would disappear from the selection area on the left of the screen and place itself somewhere on the screen, my problem was then finding it.

For a game requiring the extra power of the Dell Axim X50V, it runs remarkably smoothly. The game launches very quickly and the gameplay itself is very smooth.

Conclusion : This is an excellent game for all puzzle lovers. I have to say, this is one of the most visually stimulating games I’ve seen in a long time . It’s a well rounded game, with lots of longevity.