Though its charmingly innocent and brightly colored visuals (and its status as a Toys“R”Us exclusive title) may suggest that it’s just another boring kiddy game, don’t be fooled into passing this up. It might not involve a fancy st...
it creates a great sense of atmosphere and makes the worlds all the more charming to explore. The developers revealed in an interview that Soul Bubbles had been in the works for four years (more or less since the DS was released) in order to push the...
Abstract: Chances are if youre reading this you think you’re too old to go to Toys R Us. But youre never too old to play a great game. Thanks to an unusual marketing decision, Toys R Us is your only option. Tough it out, get the game, and leave before they...
Abstract: Once in a while, it feels good to play a simple game that just gets your mind off things and takes you to a new world without requiring too much from you. That's basically the case with Soul Bubbles. This game was quite entertaining (at least for a whi...
Abstract: Any experienced gamer has had to have played a puzzle game or two, but Mekensleep has developed something unique. Never before have so many interesting ideas gone into a game that involves bubbles. You are a shaman in training and your mast...
Charming visual style, Challenging puzzles toward the end, Responsive and intuitive control scheme.
Too easy for most of the game, A couple of frustrating moments.
Soul Bubbles is charming, beautiful, and soothing, but it wont keep you coming back. ...
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Published: 2008-06-30, Author: Alex , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Casting you in the role of a trainee shaman tasked with ferrying souls to the underworld, Soul Bubbles is an amusingly endearing game. From the Yoda-esque tutor who gently teases you through the tutorials, to the relaxing evening sounds of the Savannah...
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Published: 2008-06-27, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Great physics-based puzzle gameplay; relaxing music; fantastic art style.
Not for thrill/kill-seeking gamers; tranquility like this could make you sleepy.
One of the genres to see major success on the Nintendo DS (outside of brain training) has been the puzzle game. Making few graphical demands and typically incorporating the unique touch-screen, puzzle games are a natural fit for the handheld, but devel...
Abstract: Soul Bubbles is a title developed for the DS taking full advantage of the devices unique properties, unlike the many uncomfortable squeezes that were adaptations of bigger console games. The concept is delightfully simple but expertly realised, promis...
