Lumines II for PSP

Lumines was a breakout hit as a PSP launch title. This sequel promises more of the same riveting gameplay, juiced up with more eye and ear candy that'll make it even harder to tear yourself away. Match falling blocks to form same-color squares. Matching squares get wiped away, scoring you big-time points. Unmatched blocks will pile up. When they hit the top of the screen, it's over (well, more like time to give it one more go!). This sequel retains wireless two-player, while adding new skins, new battle modes, and a new soundtrack from today's top artists. New 3D and streaming-video backgrounds create an even more dazzling backdrop.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (9.0 out of 10)

Lightning striking twice. The sophomore slump. Sequelitis. Whatever you want to call it, there's always significant concern about a follow up to a successful title. Usually, this is because the game can't recapture the magic that made its predecessor so engaging, comes off as a bland carbon copy ...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 7.7 out of 10

My thumbs hurt...... (8 out of 10)

posted by RICANPRINC (SANTA ANA, CA) on Feb 14, 2007
Member since Oct 2005
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

I've never been particularly drawn to puzzle games until I'd read the critics reviews of Lumines II. I figured what the heck, and was definitely pleased. The first challenge mode level is deceptively calm and but can still present a challenge. More than once I found myself swearing at the screen whe...more

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