What are the best Match-3 games?

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  1. mlkaufman

    mlkaufman Well-Known Member

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    I have played (and enjoyed) Azkend, Diamond Twister, Rise of Atlantis, and Treasures of Montezuma.

    I have played (and not much cared for) Bejeweled 2 and Candy. Probably because I like a bit of a goaland interesting powerups..

    Are there other games in this genre that are worth trying out?


    Thanks, Michael
     
  2. SSquared

    SSquared Well-Known Member

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    Gemmed! is one of my favorites and offers a different twist. In the midst of matching 3, you are also trying to get some little monsters to their exit. There are multiple modes of play from casual (no obstacles in the later levels) to more challening (with obstacles of ice, rock, and ever growing slime). There is a Lite version so you can try it out first.
     
  3. yourofl10

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    If Bejeweled is considered a Match-3 game it's pretty good.
     
  4. GaiaIllusion

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    Really now, Bejeweled pretty much was the base of all match-3 games. But it lacks features now, which is why there are better ones.

    I would just say Montezuma, but you already played it. I consider it to be the best one.
     
  5. FilthyCanadian

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    Trism is by far my favorite.
     
  6. Alichan76

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    I would highly reccommend [app]Chop Sushi[/app]. It's the only match 3 that I have played that doesn't feel like a time killer. I would maybe add [app]Attraction[/app] as a close second.

    Hope it helps:)
     
  7. Big Albie

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    Everything that is mentioned in this thread plus check out Smiley Puzzle. There isn't a super twist to this game besides Match-3, but the funny graphics and sound effects make it fun.
     
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    I suggest trying the following Lites: Gemmed, Samurai Puzzle Battle (a mixture of match-3 and Risk) and Puzzle Quest (mixture of match-3 and RPG).
     
  9. MrSnap

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    Nice to see some games I've never even heard of in this thread. Love me some match 3, thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming :)

    Just stumbled across Waterlily, new take on match 3. The lite version is very interesting.
     
  10. spiffyone

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    I was just about to recommend those same exact games.

    IMHO, they're the best of the match-3 games on this platform.
     
  11. Big Albie

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    Btw, Puzzle Quest ch. 1 and 2 will last you quite a while unless you play it for 48 hours straight.
     
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    Subtle jab at the ones going on about 5 hour games on a mobile platform being "too short", Albie? ;)
     
  14. spiffyone

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    Plumeboom or whatever it's called is another good one as well.
     
  15. Alichan76

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    Of course, how could I forget. Somehow Zuma-likes don't immediately conjure up match-3 in my head for some strange reason.
    But surely a great game whatever the genre:)
     
  16. Big Albie

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    The Golden Path of Plumebloom...it's one of my favorites.
     
  17. GodSon

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    PuzzleQuest is my favorite by far!!! ;)
     
  18. Rocketman919

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    Try The Trooper. It is pretty underrated and has some really polished graphics. Its really fun.
     
  19. stoneloops is a marble popper (different genre). Anyway one that isn't mentioned a lot and one of my favorites is Pile Up Candymania and yes I'll second Chop Sushi is great.
     
  20. DAV!DiOT

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    How come no one ever mentions aurora feint anymore?
    It's my favorite match3:D
     

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