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Bejeweled 2 is the sequel to the popular game Bejeweled. Originally released in 2004, the current version is 1.30 for the Pocket PC.

The sequel to the popular Bejeweled includes multiple game modes: Classic, Endless, Puzzle and Action as well as many new features such as Power Gems, bonus modes and a special soundtrack. It is a substantial upgrade to the original in terms of features and gameplay. (Read the full review after the break.)

Per a special partnership with TiltSite, Astraware is offering a $5.00 discount on this product for TiltSite users at the MobilitySite store. Just enter the Promo code B2TILT during checkout to receive $5.00 off the regular price of $19.95 for the Windows Mobile version. This discount only runs through June 24th, so be sure to act now to receive this special offer. It can be found by clicking here.

For those who have never played Bejeweled before, the object of the game is to match colored jewels in lines of three or more either horizontally or vertically to remove them. Power Gems and Hyper Cubes are new to Bejeweled 2. Lines of four complete jewels form a Power Gem and lines of five form a Hyper Cube. Power Gems create explosions when they are matched with another gem of the same color, and Hyper Cubes remove every gem of that color on the board when switched with it.

The first Bejeweled only included two game modes: "Easy"  and Timed. With Bejeweled 2, four different game modes are introduced. There’s also five unlockable bonus play modes. The four initial modes are Classic, Action, Puzzle and Endless, all which offer a different style of gameplay and different objectives, providing endless fun for all ages.

Classic Mode

Like the original Easy mode in Bejeweled 1, the objective of classic mode is to complete gem matches of the same type until you run out of moves. Like other game modes, there are seven colors of different gems on an 8×8 board. In classic mode, there are no time limitations. By making matches, you collect points which add up to form your score. Creating combos and special gems score bonus points. Once you run out of moves, the game is over.

Action Mode

Action mode is very similar to Classic mode. The gameplay is the same, the only difference being the fact that you are racing against the clock. If you can’t make moves quick enough or run out of moves, the game is over. Just like Classic mode, every match you make causes the bar on the left side of the screen to rise, and once it reaches the top, the board resets and you move to the next level. The bar sinks if you cannot make a move quick enough.

Puzzle Mode

Puzzle mode is a new type of game to the Bejeweled series. Gems are pre-placed in layouts (see left) and the objective is to remove all of the gems from the level. There are over 75 different levels in the puzzle mode to play. Puzzle mode introduces two new types of objects in play- Rocks and Bombs. Bombs explode after a specific amount of moves, taking the pieces around it as well. Rocks can only be removed by explosions of bombs and power gems and cannot be removed by matching.

Endless Mode

Endless mode is very similar to Classic mode in all ways but one. In Endless mode, you collect a gem each time you advance a level. The goal is to collect as many gems as you can. Levels grow substantially in length every time you advance, which explains why it is called "Endless." Allegedly, there are hundreds of levels, but I never got that far, so I’ll leave it up to you to count.

The graphics and visual effects are very crisp. There’s a soundtrack that accompanies the game in addition to the sound effects for your listening enjoyment. The game neatly keeps track of all your stats and high scores, which can be submitted online to Astraware’s live leaderboards.

This program works well on the Tilt, harmlessly moving between portrait and landscape mode when the keyboard is popped open and closed. Overall, this is a game that will keep you busy for hours with its enticing gameplay and multiple game modes and I recommend purchasing it.

Bejeweled 2
Astraware, Inc.
http://www.astraware.com/ppc/default/bejeweled2/
$19.95 ($5.00 discount with code B2TILT valid now through June 24, 2008 on MobilitySite store)

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