Opening Your Eyes for the Very First Time

I know what you're thinking. This is just another mahjong game. What makes it any different from the other games on the market? Well, the greatness of this title is that it presents with the same tried and true gameplay that you've grown to love over the years, but it dresses it up in one of the most beautiful packages that have ever graced the SpinTop Games library. As the name of the game implies, you will be embarking on a wondrous journey wherein you are presented with great knowledge and fantastic enlightenment. It's like opening your eyes for the very first time, seeing it through a whole new -- and peaceful -- perspective.

Stunning and Gorgeous

One of the first things that will strike you when you first boot up this fantastic mahjong game is that it boasts some of the best visuals of a title of this kind. I really enjoyed the free-floating feel of many of the stages, made possible by softened background images and vibrant three-dimensional tiles sitting on top of one another. I found the depth of the tiles to be particularly useful, as it made it easier to see which were available for play and which were not. At the same time, it was very relaxing and pleasant to casually seek out matching mahjong tiles. This is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon or to relax on your coffee break.

The Journey Never Stops

Each level is not quite like the last, presenting you with a unique challenge each and every time that will rack your brain (in a good way) to find the best possible solution. You may have to think a few steps ahead to ensure that you don't get "stuck" with an unsolvable board. Better still, there are well over 500 different tile layouts, so you can be sure that each time you fire up this fantastic pastime, you will be able to enjoy a layout that you have not encountered before... and even by the time it manages to repeat, you would have forgotten about your first time around anyways! To add to the replay value, you will also be given the opportunity to unlock over 1050 hidden and bonus items along the way.

Much to Learn

Mahjong solitaire is one of the oldest games this planet has ever seen, quite possibly dating back well before the invention of other popular pastimes like chess and checkers. The problem with playing it before, however, was that you had to get yourself a mahjong set and slowly assemble a layout to challenge yourself. You'd have to randomly assign where each tile went, and it could be quite the time-consuming activity to just get the game set up! With the advent of the computer and the emergence of mahjong titles such as these, the process is much easier, and as a result, a whole lot more fun. With over 500 tile layouts to enjoy, Mahjong: Journey of Enlightenment offers one of the greatest values in the industry. And it's great to look at too.