An Absolute Masterpiece of Casual Gaming

I'm tempted to give this game a 10, but can't do it -- not because of any specific flaw I can think of, but merely because it doesn't have that special something that grabs you and totally draws you in.

What it does, it does VERY well -- easily accessible, simple and yet surprisingly deep gameplay, short play sessions (or marathons, if desired.) This game is nothing if not addictive. While I've only played for 2 hour stretches so far (I'll regularly go on 6 hour binges of games I love), I can't seem to stop coming back.

The balance between struggling for greater rewards and going the safer route is *very* thin on higher difficulties, and a sequence of 3 or 4 wrong moves at the beginning of a level can devestate you later. The good part is: You realize what you did wrong, and can correct it, and the levels are short enough that it doesn't feel like you invested tons of time and then got penalized for something you couldn't even see.

I want to say, "If you're [So and so] type of gamer, then buy this", but I honestly can't think of a demographic that wouldn't love it. I guess if you need nothing but pure action then you should give it a pass... but if that's what you need, then why are you even on Manifesto?