The Puzzling Addiction of Puzzles
Next to baseball, jigsaw puzzles are definitely America's favorite pastime. They're universally enjoyed by young and old, human and creature alike. And now that the times are changing, they're beginning to go the way of mail and film - digital! I present to you Jigsaw Puzzle 2 Mix, a fantastic representation of the beloved game!
This products offers over fifty beautiful puzzles, as well the ability to create your own from any picture of your choosing. Each puzzle can be customized to your liking and you can also add your favorite music - right off your home computer! Let the game keep track of all the puzzles that you've solved as you try to do them all!
Jigsaw Paradise
The organization and layout in this game is something to admired. You begin in what is called the store room, where you can access any section of the game. All of the puzzles are laid out in front of you, with each being displayed as a tiny thumbnail. With this method, it's easy to pick and choose which one you want to play - you don't have to cycle through a list or anything. As you add more and more of your own custom jigsaw creations, you'll eventually have too many to display on the screen at once. Once this happens, you can organize them into albums. Convenience is definitely the name of the game here.
Possibly the greatest thing about this product is the vast numbers of ways in which you can alter each puzzle. You can change the number of pieces which can change from four to five large pieces to thousands of pieces that are borderline microscopic. You can change how much "chaos" is applied, which will distort the pieces in various amounts. You can also choose between various shapes that the pieces can take. Utilizing all of these options, you can increase and decrease the difficulty of any given puzzle, which is great when you are dealing with people of different age brackets or if you just want to challenge yourself.
Creative Control
However, these minor customizations are only the tip of the iceberg. Once you go to advanced mode, you're given a pen tool where you can simply draw lines and cut out your own custom pieces. This feature is truly amazing and something that puzzle games have been needing since they first appeared on PCs.
The ability to add music is a really neat addition. You don't play it in the background whenever you choose; rather you assign certain songs to certain puzzles, and those songs will start when someone starts that particular jigsaw. This is helpful for controlling the mood. If someone is constructing an image of sailboats, you might find it appropriate to play a little Come Sail Away as they're working.
The Real Thing
When it comes to jigsaw puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle 2 Mix is, without a doubt, the definitive PC incarnation. If you've ever enjoyed these in your life, you will simply adore this game.
