Since Enigmo Deluxe isn’t really a sequel to Enigmo, I’m not going to write a review, because that just seems redundant. That said, I still think it right to at least write a little bit about my experiances with the expanded and tweeked iPad exclusive version of Enigmo; because, well I’m the iPad guy, so it’s kind of what I do.
To start with, the game play in the new version is exactly like the old one. In the event you are unfamiliar with what Enigmo is, (which you shouldn’t be, because it’s one of the games that put iGaming on the map) then click here to check out our original review.
So, now you know the basics of Enigmo. As I said before, the core game play of Enigmo Deluxe is exactly the same as the iPhone version. The only exception is that the bigger screen allows you to rotate the objects used to deflect the water easier. This isn’t a huge deal, but it doesn’t hurt.The old version was very good, especially considering how early it was in terms of the iPhone’s live cycle. As you would expect, the new one follows this pattern.
You may be asking yourself: Why would I go and buy the iPad version if I already own the iPhone version? Well the answer to that depends on whether or not you are a creative type or not, because the new feature that sets the new one apart from the old one is the level creator. If you enjoy being creative and making levels, then the new version of the game is absolutely for you. If you prefer to just play the game, and are not cocernced with making your own levels to challege others to play on, then it may not be worth it for you to buy the new one.
All that said, the level editor is very easy to use, so you don’t really need any special skills, other then a keen creative eye. All you really have to do to create levels is drag the piece of equipment you want onto the level in location you want it. You then drag the pieces you want the player to be able to use to complete the level to the side of the screen and that’s it. Of course, you want to test all your levels to make sure they are beatable, because you might annoy your fans if they aren’t.
In the end Enigmo Deluxe doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does take an old game and add a huge new feature to it, which is pretty awesome. If you like making your own stuff in your games, or you haven’t played Enigmo, then I would buy this. If not, just stick with the iPhone version.
