Pixoban Review
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
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Encapsulating a puzzle concept that has been around for over 30 years, Pixoban is a pretty sturdy and sometimes challenging puzzle game. It'd be all the better if it wasn't for its very off-putting control method.
While the first few levels are quite simply finished, it's not long before the challenge is substantially increased. Players must plan each move carefully for fear of getting trapped or failing miserably. There's no hint button either, so it's solely down to the player's logic skills. There is, however, a way of undoing each step of the way in order to make up for one's mistakes. Each level is given a star rating though, so to truly beat the game, players need to be both fast and accurate.
It's disappointing that Pixoban isn't quite as well designed as it looks. There's a fun block pushing experience here, but it's hampered by such control problems.