PSP to Do Some Puzzle Scaping
Via IGN
O~3 Entertainment, publisher of Alien Hominid and Konductra, today announced that a new block busting game called Puzzle Scape is headed to the PSP next month. Puzzle Scape will feature 3D visuals combined with fast-paced gameplay. O~3 is hoping to inject its new game with that necessary but elusive element of all great puzzle games: easy to learn, difficult to master.
In Puzzle Scape, players arrange blocks of different colors into chains that are exploded by cubes of same-colored blocks. Eliminating the blocks increases the level and players can gather a variety of power-ups by creating long chains. Level-ups introduce new elements into the background puzzle scapes. There are four different background themes: cells, flowers, machines and dreams.
In architect mode, the player tries to build objectives as fast as possible, and in artist mode the goal is to play for survival and high score. Both single player-modes can be played with a partner in cooperation or in 'duel mode' over wireless connection. Puzzle Scape also features multiplayer for up to eight-players in Bomb Run mode, where everyone plays the same scene and tries to be the first to destroy enough blocks to win the game. The game also includes a demo that can be sent to a friend.
Puzzle Scape has been developed by Farmind, a console game developer, utilizing 3D technology developed by Pixelgene. After its US release, the game will be made available for Japan and Europe.
