Henry Hatsworth In the Puzzling Adventure (DS)
Henry who? Hatworth that's who!! A new character that takes on a new gaming genre!! - Henry Hatsworth In the Puzzling Adventure (DS) Nintendo DS Game

Product Type: Electronic Arts Nintendo DS games

Newest Review: ... Hatsworth is better than the sum of its parts. This is because by blending two genres Henry Hatsworth is one of the few games which is... more

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Henry who? Hatworth that's who!! A new character that takes on a new gaming genre!!
Henry Hatsworth In the Puzzling Adventure (DS)

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Henry Hatsworth In the Puzzling Adventure (DS)

Date: 15/05/09

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Advantages: New concept, Fast paced, Graphics, Audio, Controls. All excellent.

Disadvantages: Might get too hard for some.

You don't get many games like this that incorporate both action and puzzle. This game is frantic, not for the faint hearted who appreciate a slower paced experience.

So you play the character Henry Hatsworth, he is equipped with his trusty sword and a cup of tea believe it or not which you must prevent from spilling! This isn't as easy as it sounds because of the pace of the game. It is fast and frantic and the screen has you fighting many enemies at any one time. You see him jumping around platform style swinging his sword chopping down his foe. The bottom screen has the puzzle element which many will recognise if they have play any game similar to Tetris. The idea is to move the blocks around until you have three of the same. This knocks down the rows and prevents the tower from reaching the top.

Henry has many different moves that are aided by him picking up items and weapons that form a gold suit that grant him special powers, so he uses this to enhance his movements and fighting style. You can also go back to previous levels and try to get to areas that you couldn't reach before.

So the blocks on the lower screen come from you defeating your foes. The souls of these baddies transfer to the lower screen which you need to get rid of fast to survive. It is a totally different concept that I have never experienced before and is a lot of fun.

The game gets a lot harder as you progresses that makes you need to try and upgrade Henry when you can. You have a meter bar that fills up when you destroy the blocks, once it is full you can unleash hell by turning into a super robot that can't be harmed. Timing is key here so don't waste this option as it doesn't last forever.

The controls, graphics, and music are all very good and suit the game well. You'll find yourself getting more addicted the more involved you get. It is a rewarding game that offers a lot of challenge. I hope they make a sequel.

5 out of 5

Summary: An action/puzzle game that is like a breath of fresh air. You haven't seen anything like it!