12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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"Motion sensing" peripheral
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Reminds you of that Mario Galaxy level
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Fun if you're a masochist
Cons
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Screaming at insubordinate sphere
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Punishment repeats over and over
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Paying money for broken product
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Jan 8, 2008
Puzzlesphere might look like potentially the most fun out of the RealPlay range, but that impression couldn’t be more wrong. How come? Essentially, you navigate your ‘Xorb’ through a series of increasingly diabolic levels, a bit like classic puzzler Marble Madness back on the NES, only this is in 3D. You do so by tilting your peripheral in your chosen direction, liberally tapping the green button to apply the breaks. And therein lies the problem.
More info
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Description | Puzzlesphere requires the patience of an immortal and the hand-eye coordination of an Olympic gymnast. |
| Platform | PS2 |
| UK censor rating | 3+ |
| Release date | (US), 30 November 2007 (UK) |
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