Lastly, we have the 'Puzzle' mode, which doesn’t at all resemble the Classic or Adventure modes. Firstly, you can choose in what order you complete Puzzle screens, to a certain level. Once you have solved all the puzzles in a particular stage, then more Puzzle screens become available to you, as if ‘unlocked’. Your score for each Puzzle screen is recorded and some of them have a theme. I actually got stuck on a few of the last ones, but refused to give up! It’s very addictive; you've been warned!
So what does one have to do to solve a puzzle, or free a glow worm? Each screen is made up of squares, and some of these have bushes. You are then given worms to arrange according to their colour so when you get four of them arranged adjacently, they disappear, and if placed next to bushes, they make the bush explode and thus clear that part of the screen. The bush is an example of one such obstacle; there are several others and you will be told which one(s) you need to get rid of to progress to the next screen.
You also have a Glow Worm instructor who tells you the rules as you go along, or gives you tips and general encouragement. It might seem a bit silly for the older players, but children will find his character very appealing. I haven’t since played it again after completing it due to lack of time, but I enjoyed this game immensely and probably spent more grown-up time playing it than I should have. If anything, this is proof that this release from TriSynergy comes highly recommended.
Glow Worm is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB
Article comments
1 - Joan Hunt
Sounds like a cool game. I wonder if my 10-year old son might enjoy it. Hell, even if he doesn't, I might have to get it for myself.
2 - Snarkattack
I'm sure you'd enjoy it Joan. It's wonderfully addictive and pretty cute too. I wouldn't get it if you have a lot of work to do though! It makes procrastination very, very easy!