Klax

by spig

Product Features

• Puzzle

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000021Y3O
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.9 x 4.9 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,750 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

As retro arcade fanatics will attest, Klax was one of the most popular action/puzzle games in the arcades due to its simple and addictive gameplay. Unfortunately, the game is entirely unplayable without color, which has delayed the release of a hand-held version for the original black-and-white Game Boy. Now, with the advent of the Game Boy Color, Klax is back and just as fun as ever.

The game environment consists of five conveyor belts that terminate in five separate bins. The player controls a "bucket" used to catch colored tiles that come down the conveyor belt (up to five can be held at once). As you collect each tile, you must dump your loot into any one of the bins. If three or more tiles of the same color are lined up (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally), they are cleared, making room for more tiles. Play becomes frenzied in a hurry, so you'll have to have quick reflexes to survive higher levels. Small combo catches are incredibly easy to make, but complex patterns require more skill and dexterity. In addition to the original arcade game, this fast-paced game adds several modes of play. Klax is one of the better puzzle values for the Game Boy Color. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Simple controls
• Addictive gameplay

Cons:

• Graphics could be better

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ahhh Klax.., May 1, 2001

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"spriseris" (St. Petersburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Klax (Game Cartridge)

Klax.. as timeless as Tetris and Columns. Ported from system to system over the years, it's made a try at the Gameboy Color system. The graphics are dark, the brown tiles are hard to see (they blend in with the background of your drop-bin), and the gameplay gets furious. You have to love Klax to love this game, but I'd have to recommend Tetris DX first. The game remains true to its name, and there's nothing really new here except for a 'freestyle mode' where you don't play the game level by level (where you're required to make certain kinds of 'klaxes' or reach a point limit or use up a certain number of tiles before you can advance to the next level), but instead just play for points until your game is over. It's a decent game overall, and good for a quick diversion, but again, I would recommend adding this brain-game to your library if you know you already like Klax, and if you've already got (or can't find) Tetris DX.

5.0 out of 5 stars Klax Addiction, May 6, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Klax (Game Cartridge)

If you like games like Tetris, you'll love Klax. I'm currently on my second Klax cartridge, having given my first to a friend because I couldn't put it down! I didn't last long without it, although it took me a while to find another. It's always challenging and has great graphics, however it's a little dark (I find that a worm light helps). I haven't used any of my other games in months, if that tells you anything!