Wonderfully presented, generally addictive, and filled with good intentions, 4 Elements is a very, very happy game. That it all boils down to a series of Match 3 puzzles isn't really an issue because Playrix's version of Match 3 is so visually and practically impressive that the excellent presentation is mere icing on the cake. It's even difficult to peg an ideal demographic for the game because it'll grab the attention of adults as much as it will children. A must-have for Match 3 and puzzle addicts and anyone who's forgotten that gaming magic can be found where you least expect it.
Presentation - 8.0
Graphics - 7.0
Sound - 9.0
Gameplay - 8.0
Lasting Appeal - 6.0
Overall -
Pocket Gamer - The DS definitely has more than its fair share of match-three titles, and it finally looks as if they're making the jump across to the 3DS.
While they may well be available in droves, only the best examples manage to find the right balance of accessibility and depth.
It also helps to mix up the traditional match-three formula, which is exactly what 4 Elements does.
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With the advent of the Nintendo 3DS, you’d be forgiven for thinking that developers would be abandoning the original Nintendo DS format. However, with an audience in excess of one hundred million, developers and publishers won’t be quite as quick to give-up on the console as the core audience, hence this latest Nintendo DS release from Mastertronic, 4 Elements. Launched just weeks prior to Nintendo’s new console, its budget price-tag and familiar Match-3 gameplay will surely earn it some fans within the huge Nintendo DS market.
