GamingAge - Basically, Sparkle is Zuma .
That may sound overly simplistic, but there's really no other way of describing Sparkle. It's not kind of like Zuma, or incredibly indebted to Zuma. Sparkle is, in pretty much every possible way, so similar to Zuma that its developers are probably lucky PopCap aren't feeling particular litigious at the moment.
DHGF: In the age of digital distribution, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Mobile marketplaces and digital distribution centers are rife with copycat games that offer inferior experiences to the games they’re trying to be. However, it is entirely possible that a “clone” could be just as good or even better than the original. Sparkle makes its way onto the Vita over from mobile devices. At first glance, it is simply a clone of Zuma. However, it does have just enough differences to differentiate itself from that series while still keeping the essence intact.
Embark on an extraordinary journey to uncover the secrets of Crowberry Woods. Banish the darkness with your Orb Slinger and reclaim your land!
The basic gameplay is simple: Tap where you want to shoot an Orb. Match three Orbs to make them disappear. Make several matches in row to earn powerups. Don’t let the Orbs fall into the abyss!
Discover powerful amulets throughout your journey and change the rules of the game in your favor.
Matt Buckley: "Sparkle isn’t blazing any trails or breaking new ground. It does, however, serve a particular purpose admirably well — bringing the simple-yet-addictive marble-shooter genre to the PlayStation Vita for cheaper than most titles ($5.99 on the PSN store). If taking a Zuma clone on the go with some PSN trophies in tow sounds like an attractive proposition to you, then you’re likely to find Sparkle to be worth the purchase price."
