The Q-games created series of simple but addictive game on the Playstation network has grown with the release of the third game; PixelJunk Eden.
I was a moderate fan of PixelJunk Monsters, the tower defense game released on the network a while back. When I say moderate fan, I mean I was interested in the game, played around with it and enjoyed myself, but never really put too much time into it. I passed up PixelJunk Racer all together. Last night I took the demo of the new game, Eden, for a test run.
It is a very unique game in the series and on its own. While older PixelJunk games tend to be more like retro remixes of older games, Eden stands on its own in being a completely unique concept.
It is, in essence, a side-scrolling platformer with a heavy emphasis on physics. You can walk only on the ground, but you won't be spending much time there. The point is you can hop around the plant-like levels. when you hit a vine, stem or any other parts of the garden you're exploring you stick to it, spiderman style. When you jump off, you automatically leave a tether which you use to swing around and propel you to other plants as you collect crystals, which allow you to extend your time in the level, and pollen, which makes other plants grow, so you can reach higher points in the level.
the simple graphic style and mix of physics with platforming reminds me a lot of the PSP game LocoRoco (one of the best reasons to own the PSP).
For only $10 it seems worth checking out. I will likely download it in the near future.
