Klax

Amazon.com As retro arcade fanatics will attest, Klax was one of the most popular action/puzzle games in the arcades due to its simple and addictive gameplay. Unfortunately, the game is entirely unplayable without color, which has delayed the release of a hand-held version for the original black-and-white Game Boy. Now, with the advent of the Game Boy Color, Klax is back and just as fun as ever. The game environment consists of five conveyor belts that terminate in five separate bins. The player controls a "bucket" used to catch colored tiles that come down the conveyor belt (up to five can be held at once). As you collect each tile, you must dump your loot into any one of the bins. If three or more tiles of the same color are lined up (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally), they are cleared, making room for more tiles. Play becomes frenzied in a hurry, so you'll have to have quick reflexes to survive higher levels. Small combo catches are incredibly easy to make, but complex patterns require more skill and dexterity. In addition to the original arcade game, this fast-paced game adds several modes of play. Klax is one of the better puzzle values for the Game Boy Color. --T. Byrl BakerPros: Simple controls Addictive gameplay Cons: Graphics could be better