The follow-up to Q Entertainment's innovative puzzle/music game. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through many action-packed levels each with its own musical theme and sound effects. Format: SONY PSP Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/GAMES AND PUZZLES Rating: RP UPC: 712725003234 Manufacturer No: 07009501
Features:
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Licensed soundtrack featuring songs and music videos by today's cutting edge musicians
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Wireless two-player local gameplay
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All new battle modes
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All new sensational 3D backgrounds
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All new and better graphics with streaming video in the background
Product Details:
Product Length:
7.0 inches
Product Width:
4.25 inches
Product Height:
0.5 inches
Product Weight:
0.25 pounds
Package Length:
7.0 inches
Package Width:
4.4 inches
Package Height:
0.6 inches
Package Weight:
0.15 pounds
Release Date:
November 07, 2006
Average Customer Rating:
based on 15 reviews
Game Information:
Platform:
Sony PSP
Media:
CD
Item Quantity:
1
Customer Reviews:
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No complaintsOct 27, 2009 So I've read several reviews only to be irritated by their cons. Call me biased because I love this game, but this game was brilliant. I won't describe the game mechanics as that's what the tutorials are for, or you can read what other people wrote on their summaries. But forget summaries, here's my Brief (honestly, would you rather read an essay style review?) review:
The visuals are like eye candy, can be confusing but that's where the challenge is. While you play with 2 different colored blocks you'll also enjoy a distracting music video in the background. And here's the twist, each song will have a different music video and color scheme to mess with your eyes. There is nothing Wrong with it, it makes it all the More fun with absurd random amusement. (example) Imagine yourself getting into the game and all of a sudden Gwen's Hollaback Girl music video plays to distract you from your moment of glory. Maybe people don't have my sense of humor or taste, but I find that hilarious. Not everyone will agree with the soundtrack, but I love it. Most of the tracks will be upbeat to get you into the game, while there will be some few random ones to throw you off your streak. Overall, it Should keep you smiling - no emo songs (no offense to emo genre, just saying that it'll keep you Smiling). On top of that, the game has plenty of side modes as well as replay value if you're the collector type. Now difficulty? I'd say it's as "hard" as Tetris without the dry monotony. Sooo if you're into all those many many games with blocks/gems falling down from screen (Tetris being the universal example), Lumines II is certainly promising.
One of the Best Rhytm Puzzle Games to DateAug 01, 2009 efore I start, I just want to say that I joined the Lumines party quite late and only picked it up this year. Most people have had it since the games beginning, but as I always say its never too late to start a good thing
Lumines II is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Lumines I. It features double the content, double the songs (including ones from the first game), more modes, multiplayer and more. In fact it is good enough to be a great first entry for anyone who has not played Lumines before.
Lumines II is a puzzle game that is based on falling bricks. On each mode you lumines will fall to the ground and you have to orient them (basically rotating them) until they line up and make a square of 4 of the same color complex. You can keep adding and extending them in the time alloted and rack up points based on how big this is. There is a scanner bar that slides to the right every so often (based on the beat of the song). This will scan any blocks and if they are in that 4 color complex will be cleared away and added to your points. It is pretty fast paced but there is a helpful beginner difficulty that starts out pretty slow, so within twenty minutes or so players will know the basics.
As I said there are multiple modes, such as versus mode where you unlock skins (the term for each "level") and icons (icons for your avatar). There are multiplayer modes, synthesizer mode if you want to create your own beats and skins, the challenge mode (where you unlock the skins), a puzzle mode (clear all the lumines in an allotted amount of time), and a time attack mode (where you score as many points possible in time).
The game also keeps tons of statistics and records for your personal enjoyment and when milestones are reached skins are unlocked.
The skins is the final excellent portion of the game. Each tier in the challenge mode will net you twenty skins. Each skin has its own unique song and there are a wide range of Japanese pop and quirky hits to some licensed songs such as Hollaback Girl, Pump It, etc. Heavenly Star by Genki Rockets is a favorite by just about everyone too and that makes an appearance here. It is perhaps this sole reason that Lumines II has found wide appeal with every--the music variety.
The only CON is the that soundtracks choice of some Licensed tracks may not agree with everyone as not everyone likes Qwen Stefani etc. Fortunately, once you finish the skin it is unlocked though if you are trying to go for completion of a mode you will have to keep playing through that skin.
One minor tidbit: Only the dedicated pros will most likely complete and unlock every single skin in the game, so the game will probably never lose its replay factor.
Ultimately get Lumines II if you enjoy music-rhytm based games and are looking for something memorable and fun. I would also suggest getting Lumines I as well if you love the music too!
I'm addictedDec 26, 2008 This game is amazing. Doesn't get boring even if it appears repetitive. Currently I am 80% done with the game and I've had it for a few months. Very high replay value. The music on the other hand is not the best, but it entertains.
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Just so you know what you're getting yourself into hereDec 07, 2008 People refer to this game as being addicting, which of course is a good thing when it comes to video games, and they're right. This is one of those games that will have you "seeing" the combinations fall even when the game is turned off, when you're supposed to be working or studying or sleeping.
But has it occurred to you that you might suck?
That you might get this thing home and play it for 25 hours, never getting past level three, before you realize that you're not the smarty-pants you thought you were?
That it's basically a child's toy, and you're a 47-year-old man who has to wear reading glasses to even distinguish which row you're dropping into, while somewhere, some 11-year-old just won a PS3 for getting a million points in less than 20 minutes?
That you're subjecting yourself to background music by bands that probably didn't even exist before your grandchild was born?
What the hell are you even doing, playing video games at your age?
Anyway, yep, totally addicting, totally worth it. Five stars. Get a PSP carrying case and a spare battery, because you'll want this with you everywhere you go. And if you have a wife or girlfriend, end it now before she does.
Fun but not a blastMay 14, 2008 This game takes a bit of time getting used to, but it can be quite fun. I am a fan of Tetris, but since it's not available on PSP, Lumines was the closest thing to it. I don't like the music the game tries to tout, but no big deal....
I commute to work by train everyday, an hour each way, and this game is a good time-killer.
based on 15 reviews
