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Honeycomb Beat
DS
Released On: Apr 2, 2007
61
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
61
14% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
68% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
18% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
61
14% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
68% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
18% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
A well-crafted game with few glaring problems and a high, but manageable learning curve. I think its replay value is hurt somewhat by a lack of Wi-Fi play, where a player vs. player time attack mode could probably work really well, but since so many parts of the game are rock-solid, I’m willing to easily forgive it for not being present here.
I liked puzzle mode the best, but wanted a little more. There is nothing else to this game. I guess you get what you pay for, but even at $20 it would have been nice to see a two-player mode.
Ultimately, Honeycomb Beat’s greatest asset and biggest shortfall is its inherent simplicity. The game is great to pick up and play anytime, but players may bore quickly depending on how much time they want to spend contemplating the puzzles. While its shiny presentation helps pass the time, its lack of interesting game modes does not.
With such limited play options the enjoyment becomes dependent on depth, and this is where Honeycomb Beat's greatest shortcoming comes to light: longevity. Puzzle mode is quite extensive, but the joy wears off quickly as things get harder and you often find yourself stumped.
Similar games can easily be played online for free via the Internet.
It would have been perfectly fine as a web game played with a mouse on some online game portal, but as a $30 portable game played on a system with no shortage of top-quality puzzle games, Honeycomb Beat isn't a contender.
A generic and boring DS game where the concept of challenge gets squashed by moronic trial and error.
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Summary Honeycomb Beat puts your brain power to the test with a cool fusion of music and addictive puzzle action. Solve puzzles by clicking on honeycomb tiles to match their color to the playfield. Sounds easy? Multiple puzzles increase the challenge and fun for even the smartest of players. Easy to pick up and play with 200+ different puzzles t...
Rated E
for Everyone
