Gems | Mac games

4Apr/110

Wizard Land Review

Create your own world of magic in Mac match game Wizard Land by making matches of 3 or more to destroy. This original (that’s hard to do in match games) play will entertain you with its many levels and colorful scenes.

You begin the game like other match games by selecting relaxed or timed mode. I suggest you start off on the relaxed mode because timed sometimes will get too challenging. The match 3 or more play will let you select what type of match game you want to play. The 3 types are the group where you click on a group of the 3 or more same items. The chain is when you link together 3 or more of the same objects to destroy, and the most common (and my favorite) swap 2 items’ positions to make your match. In Wizard Land you can move from one type of match play to another while in the middle of a level. This can really help you win the level if you are stuck, move on from a group to swap or any combinations you like in order to clear all the marble tiles. Once the tiles are destroyed, a key and chain will appear. You must make matches to move the key along a path to meet the chain before your level is complete. In higher levels, the path will be split in 2 and you must take care to move your key carefully down the path. To make your moves easier or maybe harder you can rotate the board completely by clicking on the 2 arrows pointing clockwise and counterclockwise on the upper outer portion of the game board. I found this rotation of the board a great help when you are moving the key down the path. In addition, there is a shuffle button to the right of the board when you are stuck and cannot make any more moves.

Wizard Land starts out slowly but once you get the hang of this match 3 game, you will be moving quickly from one type of play to another and rotating the board like a pro. It eventually gets addictive and you can challenge yourself by switching to the timed mode if you dare. The artwork and sound effects are great. Wizard Land is a great, new addition to the other match 3 games. I give it a 3.5 out of 5 for a fun game.