Talismania Deluxe
- August 30, 2006
- PopCap Games, Inc.
Get on Steam"Talismania Deluxe" is a matching puzzle game where players clear colorful, gem-filled boards by swapping adjacent tiles. The goal is to uncover and collect ancient talismans while earning power-ups and facing unique challenges. With its enchanting setting and addictive gameplay, Talismania Deluxe offers a captivating experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
Reviews
- Talismania offers a nostalgic experience with engaging puzzles that are rewarding to solve.
- The game features a charming art style and enjoyable music, making it visually appealing and relaxing.
- It's a classic PopCap title that remains fun and addictive, suitable for both kids and adults.
- The game can feel repetitive over extended play sessions, losing its charm quickly.
- Some players find it better suited for mobile devices rather than PC, which may affect the gameplay experience.
- There is a lack of achievements, which can make the game feel somewhat pointless for completionists.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing and cute art style, which runs smoothly on modern PCs. Reviewers appreciate the artwork as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
“The nice art style works even on modern PCs without any problems.”
“The cute art style is delightful as well.”
“It's a good puzzle game with nice artwork and music, worth the price, especially at a discount.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as polished and smooth, offering a neat experience despite its dated, low-resolution mobile aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay, an interesting story, and impressive music.
“Pretty neat story, pretty neat gameplay, and amazing music!”
“It's got a very dated, made-for-low-res-mobile feel to it, but it's polished and the gameplay is smooth.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as engaging and enjoyable, complementing the gameplay and music effectively. Players recommend experiencing it, especially at a discounted price, as it offers a fun narrative alongside casual gameplay.
“Pretty neat story, pretty neat gameplay, and amazing music!”
“Make sure to get this game at a discounted price because there are a lot of games out there that can give you casual fun like this, but this one has a story to go along with it which is fun as well.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as amazing and a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience alongside the gameplay and artwork. Reviewers find it to be a significant factor that adds value, especially when considering the game's price.
“Pretty neat story, pretty neat gameplay, and amazing music!”
“It's a good puzzle game with nice artwork and music, worth the price, at the discount of course.”
“Best music!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or effort, suggesting that it may feel like a second life is needed to keep up with the game's progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
