Reflexive Entertainment has released Big Kahuna Reef 2: Chain Reaction (download free trial here), the sequel to last year's best selling game. This is a Match 3 game where the user must swap icons on a board to produce at least 3 in a row, causing them to be eliminated from the screen and scoring points. The boards get more complex as the game progresses, and power-ups and additional perils are introduced. Although this is a classic design, BK2 is a great example of how developers can still offer a compelling puzzle experience in the midst of a sea of similar games.
There are over 750 levels in BK2 and the game offers the ability to download/trade additional levels over the Internet, so there is a huge amount of gameplay here, with ever increasing difficulty levels, but also lots of creative options, such as a Mah Jong level. What also makes BK2 stand out is the addition of the fish discovery mode where the user can unlock special fish as he/she progresses, making the program into a rich underwater screen saver, incorporating the newly unlocked fish. The players can take turns playing levels with a "Hot Swap" option, and both Relaxed and Timed options are available. Although the PC system requirements are quite low, the graphics are beautifully done and the sound fits in well too.
Verdict - a worthy sequel with a lot of great gameplay - buy it or try it here
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