Twistingo Review

Basic play is pretty easy. You're dealt a Bingo card or two. Then a line of numbered balls enters the screen. If a numbered ball appears on your card, click the card to clear the number. The whole point is to clear your card(s) before the balls reach the end of the line.

Gameplay is quick and easy to learn. Though it doesn't require much thought, it's a pleasant way to waste some time. Lower levels aren't as entertaining since they're too easy, but once you get to the higher levels it becomes more challenging. Special balls which allow give you special 'powers' allow you to use a bit of strategy later in the game, making it more enjoyable.

I only had two issues with this game. First, the price. Although I could see myself or my children playing this game repeatedly on a lazy Saturday afternoon, it's still not enough to justify nearly twenty dollars. My second issue with this game comes with the 'helpful hints'. I didn't find them helpful at all, but rather annoying. I suppose the first time through they might be handy, but after playing the first time, they're just really in the way.

I strongly recommend this game for Zuma/Bingo lovers. Smaller children who are proficient in computer use could easily play this game. It does get difficult enough in the later stages of the game to make it enjoyable for adults who enjoy puzzle games as well.