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josekortez
01-05-2004, 09:55 AM
If you're a puzzle game fan and you own a PlayStation, you owe it to yourself to pick this game up. I'm currently addicted to it. It's as addictive as Tetris, although it is a bit more frustrating as you try to complete a tower that continuously gets hit by lightning. You have to roll the blocks around to match up colors and make combos in order to complete the floors and make the tower higher. Since I haven't played Devil Dice or Intelligent Qube, I'm not sure whether it would compare to either of those, but it sure it fun. It's one of those Agetec A1 games, and I paid $5 for it, but I've been playing this game longer than the more expensive stuff I've been buying lately.
Sniderman
02-15-2004, 09:59 PM
I just picked this up today myself. Go by it NOW. It is the next coming of Intelligent Qube - a comparison I do not make lightly.
Great haunting soundtrack like IQ, a rotate the blocks-puzzler like IQ. And just a good, good race again time - like IQ.
If there were ever a sequal to IQ, it'd be this game. I cannot praise it highly enough. And, at the KB Toys closing here in town, I snagged it for $6. :D
Jasoco
02-16-2004, 04:09 AM
MAN! I was THIS CLOSE to getting that the other day! When I went to get Animal Crossing and FF:CC. It was new and cheap too. I really oughta get it. I love Puzzles and this game was CALLING to me. And I didn't answer. *sigh*
I've seen it all over though. So hopefully it'll be easy to get.
sisko
02-16-2004, 09:36 AM
Agreed!
It is one of those $10 A1/Agetec budget release titles, but still very much an excellent game!
My only complaints are that the graphics are severely lacking, and the controls are almost too touchy making you pass over your combination, but you eventually get accustomed to it.
Regardless, you can pick it up most anywhere now for less than the $10 launch price, new, and its a definate hidden gem among the PS1 system!
geelw
02-16-2004, 10:05 AM
Agreed!
It is one of those $10 A1/Agetec budget release titles, but still very much an excellent game!
My only complaints are that the graphics are severely lacking, and the controls are almost too touchy making you pass over your combination, but you eventually get accustomed to it.
Regardless, you can pick it up most anywhere now for less than the $10 launch price, new, and its a definate hidden gem among the PS1 system!
original title: tall twins tower, release date 11/02/00
i think it was in development for a bit, thus the dated graphics. someone at a few small game companies obviously took to playing some of those import playstation club demo discs, as the last couple of budget games are pretty much what's on the discs i have...
josekortez
02-16-2004, 04:38 PM
Hallelujah! They have been converted!
Oh, yeah, and while you're at it, pick up Bombastic. It's $20 at Circuit City and Toys R Us...
Jasoco
02-16-2004, 07:26 PM
I also recommend if you can find it, "Builders Block".
petewhitley
02-16-2004, 08:06 PM
I just picked this up today myself. Go by it NOW. It is the next coming of Intelligent Qube - a comparison I do not make lightly.
Great haunting soundtrack like IQ, a rotate the blocks-puzzler like IQ. And just a good, good race again time - like IQ.
That sold me man. If it's even halfway comparable to IQ, I'm there. *heads to Gamestop...*
Jasoco
02-16-2004, 08:36 PM
I wish I had seen this thread earlier. I passed it up twice. Next time, I will get it. You can be sure.
geelw
02-17-2004, 07:27 AM
I also recommend if you can find it, "Builders Block".
GREAT game!!! underrated, but amazingly addictive!
josekortez
04-09-2004, 11:28 AM
Tall: Infinity has gone down to $5.99 new at Gamestop B&M. Just a heads-up...
sisko
04-09-2004, 12:13 PM
Tall: Infinity has gone down to $5.99 new at Gamestop B&M. Just a heads-up...
This game was a steal at its $10 launch price. Now you have no reason not to go get one :)
UndeadKing
04-09-2004, 02:43 PM
I'd just like to throw out another recommendation for this game. I've had the import for some time now and it is quite addictive. At $5.99 one would be crazy to pass this up.
I picked this up a few weeks ago at GameStop for $5.99. I'd like to thank this thread or I may not have! Lots of fun. Only problem I have is that the difficulty ramps up a bit too fast. I was able to beat the game on Easy my first try, but after a lot of practice I can still only get to the second level on Normal! But for some reason I keep coming back for more.
Also, the Puzzle mode is a bit weak. Seems like something they threw on at the end just because they could. Still better than not having it though!
Jasoco
04-09-2004, 04:16 PM
Shit! I forgot I even had this. I bought it a few months ago and never tried it. LOL
llabnip
04-09-2004, 08:19 PM
Tall: Infinity is quite a good game based on the little bit that I've played it. My local gamestop had it new for $5.99 recently. I would also give the game a solid recommendation. However, it's not the best Playstation puzzle game, IMO. That would be reserved for another of the A1's budget Puzzle lineup game: Puzzle Star Sweep. This is a fantastic port of a reasonably obscure 2D System 11 game (arcade release by Namco, 1997). Wonderful blend of 2D sprites with lots of color with some chipper music and fantastic gameplay that can only be described as a 32-bit Panel de Pon (aka Tetris Attack). It feels sufficiently different than Tetris Attack so no worries about too much duplication. Puzzle Star Sweep remains unheralded but there are a few really good reviews on the net that do the game justice. It's not only the best PSX puzzle game, but it's probably in the top 5 overall, IMO (and I collect and play lots of puzzle games).
Anyway, A1 series of puzzle games is pretty solid given these two titles. I wonder if there are more in that lineup?
Jasoco
04-09-2004, 11:06 PM
There is one other PSX Puzzle I'd love to see ported somewhere else. Like the GBA. IQ would be one. I'm SURE the simplistic 3D graphics would be possible. Builders Block (By Jaleco) is another awesome one. And this one. One can hope, eh?
I hope they don't port them to the PSP. Or else I may have to break down and get one of those too. And I'd really rather have everything on my GBA.
PS/2 puzzle game fans also try "Turnabout" by Natsume. Very addictive & has a board editor!
$10 max where you can find it- my local TRU had tons of 'em.
Jasoco
04-09-2004, 11:32 PM
PS/2 puzzle game fans also try "Turnabout" by Natsume. Very addictive & has a board editor!
$10 max where you can find it- my local TRU had tons of 'em.I actually saw that one! But I turned it down because the graphics didn't impress me. Was that too trivial? Probably. I'll have to check this one out too.
Brisco
04-10-2004, 12:28 AM
Just out of curiousity, did this spark a Gamestop calling program in the Cincinnati area. I had 3 phone calls about Tall Infinity today, and thought I was going insane. Unfortunately to those who called, we do not have the game. I passed it up myself a few times, and now am on the lookout for it too.
ManekiNeko
04-10-2004, 12:42 AM
Hey, what about that Kid Klown puzzle game? Was that ever released in the United States?
(Greg will know what I'm talking about, even if nobody else does)
JR
Brisco
04-10-2004, 12:47 AM
Do you mean the Bombing Islands? Or is there another one that I cannot think of?
llabnip
04-10-2004, 09:05 AM
PS/2 puzzle game fans also try "Turnabout" by Natsume. Very addictive & has a board editor!
Yep. Turnabout is adictive... but it's also a set number of boards (designing and solving your own boards is not that fun, IMO). That's where the game may break down (I solved half the boards in the first night). A game like Tall:Infinity has fun gameplay, but it also may break down in time since it doesn't have a true 2P mode (which extends the life of any good puzzle game). Unlike Puzzle Star Sweep which is adictive in 1P mode (good, solid AI to play against) and really shines (as most good puzzle games do) in 2P head-to-head where the replay basically maxes out to godlike proportions.
Ideally you'd design boards for OTHERS to solve.
& yes, Jasoco, pretty graphics do not a great game make, especially in puzzle games where the play's obviously the thing.
What's to be pretty? A few colored marbles, & the blocks that make the boards. The background has a neat kaleidoscope effect when you turn the board. Try it- it's worth $10.
Goodwill Hunter
04-07-2005, 09:41 PM
Finally found this game for $3.99 at EB yesterday, after what seems like an endless search. And as others have said, it was worth the wait...very addictive gameplay (first game that was able to keep Culdcept out of my PS2 overnight), kind of a cross between Intelligent Qube, Devil Dice and Tetris. Saw some other late-release, budget titles like Sorcerer's Maze, Baldies, and Cleopatra's something-or-another for under $5 at EB...think I may go back for 'em. If you're a puzzle fan, highest recommendation for PSX Tall Infinity!
Rich