Sparkle 2

Capsule ComputersKane Bugeja

9/10

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Pure NintendoJemma Casson

8/10

Sparkle 2 is a deceptive little title. At its core, it’s a match-three puzzle game, but the quick and fluid action took me by surprise. There’s a story that

Worth PlayingBrian Dumlao

8/10

Sparkle 2 is an action puzzle game set in a magical world where player uses the Orb Slinger to launch orbs in order to form matches of three.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

Sparkle 2 isn’t going to be a game that you’re going to stay up all night playing, nor is it a game that you’ll call in sick to work for, but it is a game that you won’t be deleting from your hard drive any time soon. It’s the type of thing that you’ll dip into here and there; you’ll find yourself playing it instead of working on that pesky assignment, or blasting away at it instead of that mammoth pile of ironing (although really you should be doing anything but ironing). Sparkle 2 is a perfect example of a very simple idea done right. Sure, it’s not original, but it doesn’t matter when it’s ...

Push SquareMat Growcott

8/10

There’s a treasure in the world of Sparkle 2 that’s so well hidden that nobody has ever been able to find it. Some people have spent their entire lives trying to track it down, going mad in the process. Naturally, the only way of succeeding where others have failed is to match three or more coloured balls across dozens of levels – and it’s still a better archaeological romp than Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

KeenGamerDeandre Barrett

7/10

Interested in puzzle games? or maybe you need to pass some time? Sparkle 2 is a great time killer and a good puzzle game to boot. Have fun relaxing playing a cool 3 match styled puzzle game with interesting power-ups.

Nintendo World ReportDavid Lloyd

7/10

Sparkle 2 is a perfect example of a title that was originally designed for mobile but just feels better on the Switch. Even though it shares the same touch controls as its mobile cousin, the ability to use the joystick to control the direction of the Orb Slinger feels better than trying to use your finger alone. If you’re the type of person that would play Candy Crush waiting for the bus then I can recommend Sparkle 2 as a much better alternative to the same types of games on your phone.

Pure XboxPaul Renshaw

6/10

In conclusion, Sparkle 2 is a lot like Sparkle Unleashed, which in turn was a lot like PopCap's Zuma. If you are a fan of this genre of game, then Sparkle 2 has a lot going for it, but it unlikely to convert anyone else to its cause. We found it weirdly addictive, with the "just one more level" effect being very strong, and the usually pretty graphics and reactive music all helping to hook us in. At its heart, its another colour matcher, but this is a little different to the run of the mill mobile ports that we see, and with the new modes to unlock as you play, it could well keep you hooked a ...

Sparkle 2 may certainly be a game that has been played a hundred times before, but as it is on the PlayStation 4, it is truly a treat. The pick up and play aspect shines and the difficulty curve is spot on. It does get repetitive though, so short bursts are recommended. And I just can’t get over how disappointing the lack of multiplayer is.