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Intergalactic Bubbles

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

Blast your way through space in this innovative 3D bubble puzzler! Bounce, bobble, swing, and explode bubbles across the universe. Intergalactic Bubbles advances the classic match-3 genre into the 21st century with stellar graphics, 3D action, and upgrades.

What works
  • Addictive and relaxing gameplay
  • Large number of levels and achievements
  • Upgrade system adds depth
  • Good value for price
  • Physics-based mechanics add uniqueness
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and monotonous level design
  • Poor translation and localization
  • Limited audio and visual variety
  • Colorblind-unfriendly
  • Some bugs and glitches reported

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Intergalactic Bubbles: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration.

Why this game works

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