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Reviews and Awards

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When ZooCube launched in 2002 at E3 it received awards for best puzzle game for the GBA from IGN and for the GameCube from PlanetGameCube.

This followed the original award received in winning the Edge Competition back in early 2000

ZooCube also received many good reviews from a number of reputable web sites and publications and below is a selection of some of the quotes and scores attained.

Quote / Award

Score

Gaming Site / Press

E3 2002 Award – IGN Best Puzzle Game for GBA

7.8/10

IGN

E3 2002 Award – PlanetGameCube Best Puzzle Game

8/10

PlanetGameCube

Yes, the game is very addictive, or should i say THE GAME, for me when i think of GBA's puzzle games there's no match for ZooCube

 

GameRankings

Now a game has come down the pipeline that just might be the next Tetris If you like puzzles, you owe it to yourself to get this one.

You won't find a game of this caliber (especially one you can take with you) again for a very, very long time.

10/10

VGNation

Zoocube is a brilliant puzzle game

8.5/10

GamersHell

The developer of Zoocube wanted you to have a gaming experience “unlike anything you have played before” … and he succeeded overall in a pretty good way. once you pick it up … it is very difficult to put down.

7.6/10

GameZone

ZooCube is the puzzle game perfected in almost every way. The gameplay stays fresh, the graphics are gorgeous, and the soundtrack is hip and relaxing

7.4/10

GameSpy

Innovation abounds in this game, from its extensive single player modes, to its multiplayer options and tons of unlockable features

8/10

GamingWorld

As addictive as the original Tetris

9.2/10

GameSpot Reader Review

ZooCube is a thoroughly entertaining puzzle game

7.3/10

Gamespot

The organization-heavy gameplay and the delightful animal theme are its two most outstanding areas

7/10

Adrenalin Vault

Highly addictive… you’ll be hooked

4/5

Daily Mirror

Every quality new title is to be welcomed and this is one of the better games I’ve seen in quite a while

4/5

The Independent

GBA Game of the week “so simple, novel and absorbing, anyone would love it”

9/10

Daily Express

Its ‘just one more go factor’ makes half an hour disappear too easily

6/10

Sunday Times

It's addictive.  Pure, uncomplicated cerebral chaos that lures you in, wipes out a few brain cells and then traps you in a zombie state, muttering to yourself and dribbling slightly.

5/5

VirginStudent.com

We can't stop playing, what makes you think you'll be able to?

 

Spong.com

As addictive as a crack-filled Winnie the Pooh…

4/5

Loaded

… it does have a large dollop of genius… a near perfect puzzler…

9/10

Evening Telegraph & Post (Dundee)

… the hours can really fly by. This is the true mark of an excellent puzzle game.

 

Jersey Evening Post

…you’ll find yourself immersed in one of the most enjoyable, addictive puzzle games that has been released for a long time

4/5

Yorkshire Evening Post

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