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An addictive puzzle game where you control a shooting frog to defend a golden skull

An addictive puzzle game where you control a shooting frog to defend a golden skull

Vote: (829 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: PopCap Games

Version: 1.4

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac

Vote:

Program license

(829 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

PopCap Games

1.4

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac

Pros

  • Colorful graphics and beautiful Aztec art.
  • Interesting game with a unique perspective.
  • The addictive nature of the game catches you off guard.

Cons

  • Too easy for the gamers who like a bit more of a challenge.

Zuma, a game with Aztec art and named after the Aztec King Montezuma, has seen over 17 million downloads. This popular puzzle game took the world by storm when it first launched. You'd never guess it, but the game is surprisingly addictive. The simplicity catches you off guard because you step into the role of a stone frog who shoots colored balls out of his mouth. Your goal is to get three of the same color or more eliminated.

Enter the Ancient Aztec World

The game revolves on an axis, and your goal is to destroy all the other balls that swirl around the frog before they enter the pit of doom. Once the snake ball reaches the pit, it will collapse in, and you lose the game. You're trying to get access to the sacred golden skull of Aztec lore. In Zuma, your chief goal revolves around destroying the balls aimed at the golden skull.

Balls, Balls, Balls

Before we enter combat, we should first understand a little about the balls. You have three different colors: green, yellow and red. As the frog gets the corresponding color, you want to shoot at them to lower the snake's capacity. The balls will disappear, and as they do this, you earn points. You can change the color of the ball you want the frog to shoot by using the right-hand mouse button. You hit the left-hand mouse button to fire it.

Two Different Gaming Modes

You can choose from two different gaming modes in Zuma. You can either choose Gauntlet or Adventure, but it can be hard to say what the actual difference between the two is. Both of the modes have the same kind of gameplay with a funky tribal soundtrack. You have colorful graphics that are supported with beautiful Aztec art. The game looks simple, but don't let that fool you.

Drawback of Zuma

Probably one of the biggest issues with this game is how easy it is. The balls move slowly enough that it never becomes difficult to keep them from reaching the pit of doom. As you progress through the levels, it does grow a little harder, but it would've been nice if the developers had made it a little more challenging.

Zuma has the unique blend where it appeals to both children and adults. This fun game starts with a trial version where you can play for 60 minutes before you have to buy it. If you want a completely free game, this probably isn't your best option, but those willing to pay can try the game out a little before they make a purchase.

Pros

  • Colorful graphics and beautiful Aztec art.
  • Interesting game with a unique perspective.
  • The addictive nature of the game catches you off guard.

Cons

  • Too easy for the gamers who like a bit more of a challenge.