Old Fashioned Fun

Puzzles have been a hot commodity for years. They're a surefire way to have a fun, relaxed time. But, with the continuing trend of personal computers, more and more people are turning to games like minesweeper to pass the time. Well, something out there saw what was happening and decided to do something about it; Jigsaw Nature was that something! A creative puzzle game that successfully captures the feel of doing a puzzle, with a few added bonuses.

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Why would I want to do a puzzle on the computer?" Well, why not? Just because every house is outfitted with a computer doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a good puzzle. Sure, you could play something more advanced like Zuma, but it won't be nearly as stress relieving. And if it's a challenge that you're looking for, you could always challenge yourself to get better times.

Infinite Possibilities

Jigsaw Nature features over a dozen puzzles depicting different nature scenes, if you couldn't judge from the title. They all range in size and difficulty, giving you a nice variety to choose from. The game is strictly nonlinear - you can do whichever puzzle you like at any time you like. This gives you total freedom and helps ensure that the experience is always fun and never a chore.

The beauty of the game lies in the ability to create your own puzzles, which literally gives you infinite possibilities. You can use any old photo, and there are a plethora of options available regarding size and shape. It's very impressive for a simple puzzle game. You can also add your own custom music to go along with your puzzle. It's a very nice tool and it's great to make puzzles that you can share with your friends. As a matter of fact, Jigsaw Nature offers the ability to mail someone a puzzle! They've really thought of it all.

Once you assemble puzzles, you have the option of placing them in your gallery. You can travel through your gallery as it were a real structure and view your completed puzzles hanging on the walls. Not the most creative feature of all time, but it has its moments, and certainly doesn't hinder your enjoyment of the game. It makes it incredibly easy to show off, as well, and we all know how important bragging rights are.

Nothing Puzzling About This One

If you're a fan of puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle is the game for you. There aren't a whole lot of jigsaw games out there, but even if there were, I get the feeling that this one would still be among the top tier. It offers everything a fan could want, and then some. The custom puzzle tool is really the heart and soul of this product, and I honestly can't imagine how they could improve on it. Overall, this one is worth both your time and money, and makes for an experience unlike any other. I give it a solid recommendation.