- April 16, 2020
- Essencey
Spark & Sparkle
75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
100% User Score 26 reviews
Platforms
About
It's time for competitive puzzle and shooting action! Face an opponent in this arcade-style blend of jigsaw building and shooting! Defeat hordes of monsters as they pile on to the screen, and finish your puzzle first to win!











+1
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
- Cute and original blend of shmup and puzzle solving that is fun and addictive.
- The game offers a challenging and engaging experience, especially in competitive multiplayer modes.
- Great art style and soundtrack enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a must-have for fans of cute 'em up and puzzle games.
- The game can be rage-inducing and exhausting, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some features, like the handicapping system for multiplayer, may not work as intended, affecting balance.
- Lack of enemy chaining can make combat feel less rewarding and more tedious compared to similar games.
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by a thrilling blend of puzzle-solving and shoot 'em up (stg) elements, creating intense and dynamic matches where player advantages can shift rapidly. The innovative puzzle mechanics enhance player engagement, making losses feel personal and adding depth to the overall experience, even for those who may not typically enjoy the genre.
“The chaotic combination of puzzle solving and STG gameplay makes for very tense and exciting situations where matches can easily flip from one player's advantage to another in a flash.”
“Super fun puzzle game! I've never been super into shmups, but Spark and Sparkle's added puzzle mechanic makes it so much more enjoyable.”
“The puzzle mechanic is great and makes you feel personally invested when you get hit and lose a piece you spent time placing.”