Test Freaks writes: "Puzzle games are simple to play, addictive and can be picked up quickly and put down easily. That is why games such as Tetris and Bejeweled are cell phone staples. The Nintendo DS platform is great for puzzle games due to its dual screen and touch interface. Midway decided to take advantage of this design with its latest puzzler – Mechanic Master.
This game features over one hundred levels of mind-boggling puzzles. The premise of the game is simple – clear each level of Aliens and save the trapped Humans; not much of a plot, but it is a puzzle game. Is plot really necessary in puzzle games anyway?"
WP writes: "Born in 1883, Rube Goldberg was a man of many talents. Most commonly known for being a cartoonist, he was also, among other things, an engineer and inventor. He is most famous for inventing the Rube Goldberg machine, a series of convoluted mechanisms that would join together to accomplish an otherwise simple task; it might involve an elaborate three-hour setup to light a match, for example, or a 17-step process to flip a pancake. Long after his death, the concept he brought to the world has survived, whether in cartoons or in board games or any of a number of other places. The Incredible Machine, another game that follows the same mentality, was a smash hit on the PC and has been impatiently awaited by Nintendo DS fans who want a more portable version. Midway has seized upon this gap and instead offered up the thematically appropriate Mechanic Master. Has Midway hit upon a gold mine, improving upon or at least reaching the quality level of the original? Not exactly."
It was only a matter of time before someone made a clone of the legendary The Incredible Machine for Nintendo DS. Midway was the first to react to this opportunity by creating a succulent classic that is very fun, challenging and an example of how everything should be in a good puzzle game.
DreamStation writes: "Well back on the old review boat again. This time it's Mechanic Master for the Nintendo DS. Back when this type of game first came out I liked games that followed this pattern such as The Incredible Machine. They were great games back in the day. So this time I put this modern head scratcher to the test.
Aliens are invading the Earth and it's up to you to stop them and free humans from their slimy grasp. Wield your stylus as the ultimate weapon in eradicating the alien scourge. Free humans with your genius contraptions but don't forget you have to keep the mechanics in motion in order to extinguish your extraterrestrial enemies."
