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Many match-3 games had already graced the vast library of casual gaming but most of them aren’t really unique enough in terms of gameplay mechanics. Knowing that, it’s easy to say that Jenguu is one unique game, employing mechanics showing us the vast unexplored potential of match-3.

The setting of the game takes place in the Amazon, as Dr. Zeus Chaplin is summoned by his friend, Hera on a mission to find the long lost artifact, Jenguu. Your mission is to collect all parts of the map leading to this artifact, solving puzzles along the way. Of course, it won’t be as easy as it sounds since with a broken map, you will need the assistance of many of the locals while trying to avoid the dangers that await the duo.

Jenguu is match-3 but its mechanics are much different from what we are used to playing for this genre. In each level, you are presented with pillars and blocks constantly falling from nowhere and filling them up. Your task is to stack same-colored blocks in order from largest to smallest until such time that the base of a pillar lights up. Clicking the base afterwards will blast away the stacked blocks, thus collecting the material representing the type of block that had been blown off.

Making double stacks before blowing them off are worth more points and coins, but the best points can be made by making a Jenguu. A Jenguu is basically groups of three stacks that you make on a single pillar before blowing them to smithereens. Earn enough coins and you can then buy upgrades for power-ups which is available in the shopping part of the game after each level.

Each pillar can only hold up to ten blocks though, and when it fills up, vines will grow on the pillar which will render it useless for the rest of the level. You must avoid this at all cost since in every level, you have to complete specific tasks assigned for you to complete within a time limit. You must imagine that making a Jenguu is definitely a pain. Just when you had already stacked nine blocks, a random falling block can foil all your plans and even cripple your chances for the rest of the level.

With its unusual gameplay, it’s always surprising how addicting the whole experience can be. I enjoyed every bit of the actual match-3 adventure and the game shows so much promise of improvement revolving around the same mechanics. In fact, the game gets pretty challenging too on later levels, as you are bombarded with more block materials, more pillars, and faster falling blocks giving the game its much-admired action. Even the mini-games are enjoyable, playable after each set of levels just before collecting a map piece.

The greatest aspect of Jenguu is its story – an in depth adventure that you’ll look forward to as the game goes along. However, it’s quite disappointing that the graphics and sounds are very much lacking during the whole experience, getting the game a low score when it comes to overall presentation.

Yes, there is much to improve, but with the game’s current state, it’s very much worth the try.

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