I simply adore this game, Even though giving this old casual match-3 puzzle video game developed by Popcap Games in 2009 a 10 outta 10 might seen like a joke, but I seriously think that Zuma's Revenge is one of the best casual puzzle games ever made, Let me explain why!
One of my biggest gripes with the original Zuma was how much the levels repeat, Like.. okay, you beat the first three levels in the first Stage/Temple and when get to play the second stage, The same three levels repeat!
I mean It's not actually the same levels again, The balls become faster and they add a new colored ball to the mix but still it got really repetitive after a while.. and here where we see Zuma's Revenge shines with more than 60 NEW LEVELS, and Zuma's Revenge's level design is SO GOOOOD, Even though a lot of levels maybe structured the same but you won't even notice because of how good the art is here, Like seriously the art here is fantastic, Every level literally looks like a painting!
The gameplay is so smooth and fast-paced, Getting big combos in this games is really satisfying, and the music.. OMG THE MUSIC IS SO GOOD, The soundtrack got that chill laid-back tropical island music feel to it that I can't get enough of, Really fits this type of game, and let me get started on these boss fights..
Yeah, You heard me right, This match-3 puzzle game has boss battles, As much as stupid this idea may sound, The boss fights is this game are actually pretty good and adds so much character to the game, The first boss fight is kind of disappointing because of how easy it is, but trust me, the rest of the boss fights in this game are absolutely fantastic, Especially the sequence near the end (which is basically a boss gauntlet) with the evil ghost guy and the cook, OMG It's so good!
The Zuma games have a very special place in my heart, I remember playing them all the time when I was a kid wwith the other classic Popcap Games in our family computer, and after replaying the game in 2021, The game thankfully still hold up, I'm really happy I wasn't blinded by nostalgia, Because this game is actually really good and really deserve more recognition, This game is miles better than the original, Improving on every aspect of the original while keeping the core gameplay and game mechanics the same, It's seriously one of the best video game sequels I have ever played and unfortunately.. Nobody seems to remember it, The game is currently on Steam, If you're interested, It costs 5 dollars I think (which is a great deal in my book) so if you're interested in some old fashioned fun time-wasting match-3 puzzle video game, Look no further because Zuma's Revenge may be one of the best of its genre! I can't recommendthis enough!
