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Oddworld: Munchs Oddysee

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

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the game used to be based on gamespeak, a function of abe to talk to his buds and have them do stuff like pull levers and such, but it is more puzzley than before.
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it appeared to be a platformer, but in truth it was a puzzle game through and through.
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it has just enough fighting and well done puzzles and the game looks so beyond good!
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the levels are friken sweet, through out the game you have to use both munch and abe in alot of puzzles which are really neat i might add.the amount of time this game took me was awhile but they
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it's a puzzle game, not an fps.

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Positives: Publisher: Microsoft, Genre: Action,Adventure, Max. Number Of Players: 1, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

2 RECOMMENDED by 18 people for PUZZLE

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.nextag.com
prince of persia: the two thrones is probably one of the best puzzle/fighting games i have ever owned.
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the final chapter in the incredible trilogy strengths: solid gameplay; nice prince; fun puzzles weaknesses: some puzzles can be frustrating summary: prince of persia: the two thrones is the
from road3283, www.pricegrabber.com
strengths: great mix of action and puzzles.
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prince of persia the two thrones strengths: great mix of action and puzzles.
from www.amazon.com
as it doesnt fit in a prince of persia game first of all and second of all they could have just added more puzzles in its wake, but im sure some people will like that change but i simply "hate" it..

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Nice Gameplay, Good Realism, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

3 RECOMMENDED by 42 people for PUZZLE

Prince of Persia: The Sands Time

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for Xbox

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

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like , there was a puzzle in which there was a beam of light leading somewhere , and you have to redirect it using mirrors spread around the level, and eventually the beam will touch a certain spot
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the puzzles in this game are hard and may seem impossible, but when you figure them out, they are sooo simple.
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players were wowed with its fresh style of game play that used acrobatics and swashbuckling to solve action based puzzles and aid you on your way though the stages.
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overall i had fun playing the game and figuring out the puzzles that surround you throughout.
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but at the same time, there was a definite storyline, a lot of thought-invoking puzzles, and nothing was *too* hard (i dislike having to use a strategy guide in order to play a game).

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Gameplay, Excellent Storyline, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

4 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for PUZZLE

Beyond Good And Evil

$85.00 Est. at Amazon

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even though there are platforming game elements (jumping puzzles, switches and hidden passageways), it plays and looks amazing!
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what amazes me about this part of the game is how many different puzzles were created using only a few gameplay elements.
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the game gives you a companion most of the time and many puzzles will require you to get your associate to do things.
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the puzzles in the game are very well done, and, for the most part, simple.
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there's some stealth, there's some puzzle solving, some item fetching, and some combat.

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Positives: Great Storyline, Nice Gameplay, Excellent Realism, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

5 RECOMMENDED by 16 people for PUZZLE

BioShock for Xbox

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

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it utilizes many puzzle solving aspects and allows the player many different options to playing the game.
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the developers of this game have blended first-person shooter, adventure, puzzle, and role-playing together in such a seemless masterstroke that this game could appeal to almost any gamer.
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the puzzles in the game are never too difficult, yet the game provides enough challenges throughout the game to keep the player interested and engaged.
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the game can get frustrating though because of the complex puzzles especially very early in the game.
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it has element of horror and puzzle.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Excellent Graphics, Great Gameplay, Publisher: 2K Games

Half-Life 2

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

from LilBush from Atlanta Georgia, www.circuitcity.com
i really couldn figure out th puzzles but you have to play around with the real world physics.
from www.pricegrabber.com
the puzzles are welcomed breaks in the well paced action.
from JimT from Belchertown, MA, www.circuitcity.com
the puzzles are just difficult enough to keep interest and not discourage.
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it includes half life 2 and episode 1-2, portal(fun and challenging puzzle game), and team fortress 2 for only 60$!!!
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it has everything from action to puzzle solving, to a scare factor that is like no other game that i have ever seen.

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Positives: Excellent Multiplayer, Good Storyline, Great Graphics, Publisher: Vivendi Universal

Psychonauts for Xbox

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
psychonauts strengths: good graphics, tongue-in-the-cheek humor, intelligent puzzles weaknesses: occasional camera issues summary: psychonauts is a third-person platformer game with great
from www.amazon.com
the puzzles are harder than the end of level bosses and that's the way it should be -there is no button mashing to win in this game.
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you're simply helping people get through their fears, killing off their imaginary demons in a fun platformy, puzzle solving manner.
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the transitions are seamless and you'll find yourself combating enemies, solving puzzles, interacting with others, and exploring your surroundings in an absorbing way that never ceases to be engaging

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Positives: Good Storyline, Good Realism, Great Graphics, Publisher: Microsoft

Ninja Gaiden

$24.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this game is really more of a 3-d fighting game than an action-adventure game, although there are puzzles and item collection, and a surprisingly significant amount of prince of persia style
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action, puzzle, and more action....a must buy for the xbox when it comes out...even tho i have read that it has been pushed back once again...probably to march 1st..or feburary 28th...even heard they
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there is even puzzle solving and some have you go deeper into the game to find the pieces needed to unlock an area in an earlier chapter.
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the artwork and graphics are great, the action is stimulating, the puzzles, acrobatics and secrets of the game reward the diligent gamer.
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it offers a great balance of third-person fighter (with a robust fighting system) and rpg action (including puzzles).

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Positives: Good Graphics, Good Gameplay, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Tecmo Inc.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

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overall this game is definetely worth the money because it's a nice lengthy game that has puzzles that really make you experiment and think, go buy this game right now!!
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(exluding earthbound for snes, with nes in it.) it captures the awesome turn based fighting style of all the final fantasys, has a kick butt story line, and the best puzzles and just all around good
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i'm new to the whole rpg thing and this game is great because its pretty straight-forward game play and the mysteries and puzzles are both fun and challenging.
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it is not how fast you push the buttons or how carefully you aim the cursor that counts, but rather how you think about how to approach a puzzle, problem or battle.
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this game provided aspects of adventure, role playing, puzzles, and an intriguing new history to the star wars saga.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Great Graphics, Good Gameplay, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company

Halo: Combat Evolved

$14.00 Est. at Amazon

from Bobman from Utah, www.circuitcity.com
there isn't any puzzles you have to solve like in half-life.
from www.amazon.com
the game play lacks any puzzle elements, switch hunts or boss battles so all you do is move down a path shooting everything that moves, which is fun for about 5 min then it gets old.
from www.amazon.com
this game doesn't focus on puzzles.
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if you re looking for a rpg or puzzle game, look elsewhere.
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halo is not about solving puzzles and leveling up.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Excellent Storyline, Nice Gameplay, Publisher: Microsoft

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

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this game is lots of fun with enough action and puzzle-solving that it stays interesting throughout.
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im undecided as to the replayability of this game, the jury is still out with that one.there are a few puzzles (nothing too mind twisting) that have to be worked out and it is open ended , you can
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the gameplay is what you'd probably expect from an "escape from prison" type of a game - sneaking around, killing off enemies, solving puzzles to get past this door or that obstacle.
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the puzzles are all the same and riddick can leap over like 50 ft!
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there are very intricate puzzles, and that's what makes 'escape from butcher bay' tough.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Good Sound Quality, Great Storyline, Publisher: Vivendi Universal

Blood Omen 2

$24.00 Est. at Amazon

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blood omen 2 is your standard puzzle solving, melle-fighting action/adventure tale, but with enough dressing and gore-ification to garner well deserved attention.the appeal of the game is in it's
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scattered throughout the game are various puzzles that must be solved to advance to the next level.
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the puzzles in the game are nothing special, but they are in there so you dont get bored with just going around killing people.
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you have to use your dark gifts in order to defeat them, for the most part, and you also must use ingenuity.there are puzzles in the game, but they aren't nearly as challenging as the ones in the
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additionally, you have to use your head as most levels contain puzzles you have to solve in order to open a door or destroy an enemy.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Good Realism, Good Sound Quality, Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Enter The Matrix

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is truly one of the better puzzle-solving/adventure/action games on the game cube.
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the game was a blast and i enjoyed all the little puzzles it had.
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there are puzzle aspects in the game, but a 3d arrow keeps one from getting too lost.
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perhaps that's why i can appreciate it for what it is: a platformer with rpg and adventure elements which is puzzle-driven that manages to mix in a little bit of shooter, racing, and piloting as well.
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you have to try to stop him, and get back the spellstones.you go through puzzles, mind benders, and falls.it's worth it , becauseyou get back the spellstones.

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Positives: Publisher: Atari, Genre: Action,Adventure, Max. Number Of Players: 1, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Super Monkey Ball Jr.

$50.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is arcade puzzle action.
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for those of you that like skill/puzzle games, you should definitely check this one out.
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super monkey ball jr is a really great game.the goal of the game is to roll your monkey around in a sphere while trying not to fall off the stage.i really like the fact that one of the gamecube's

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Positives: Great Graphics, Great Realism, Great Sound Quality, Publisher: THQ

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

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while most of the gameplay consists of run-and-gun action, there are lots of puzzles to be found -- many of which are quite good, even though some have rather unclear objectives -- and several
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more puzzles, more goals, better clips.
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puzzle-solving in essence.

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Positives: Excellent Storyline, Nice Realism, Good Sound Quality, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from J from Oakland, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
i first fell in love with the oddysee and exodus, as the unique 2d scroller incorporated so many stimulating and challenging puzzles as well as keeping the humor level stable and fresh.
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"stranger's wrath" is a very original shoot-em-up game which also has mild puzzle and strategic elements.

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Positives: Good Gameplay, Great Graphics, Great Realism, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts

Fatal Frame 2

$44.00 Est. at Amazon

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the way the game works is, you're given a camera that has the power to exorcise ghosts, and you solve puzzles thoughout the game, while getting breif chances to get pictures of ghosts for extra
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everything about this game is great: graphics, story, puzzles, effects, sounds, control, everything!

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Gameplay, Nice Storyline, Publisher: Tecmo Inc.

Jade Empire

$86.00 Est. at Amazon

from neoterran, www.shopping.com
fighting, rpg, puzzles, side games.

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Positives: Excellent Storyline, Great Graphics, Nice Realism, Publisher: Microsoft

Rallisport Challenge

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

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no, there's no annoying nerdy car tweaking (just a few simple parameters) but figuring how to win some of the events is almost like a racing physics puzzle.in case i haven't gushed enough yet, this
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while mostly i play golf, baseball or puzzles games every now and then i like to try out something new.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Great Realism, Good Online Play, Publisher: Microsoft

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

$36.00 Est. at Amazon

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also some of the missions have some really hard puzzles to solve, for those reasons i would give it four and a half stars but i'll settle for five.
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but i just got this one the day it came out and it was amazing ,theres alot more action than the last games even though i only played a little bit of the single player mode but i played the co op

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Positives: Good Graphics, Great Realism, Good Gameplay, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

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