3 of 5: Bargain Bin

It is obvious that many original ideas went into the design of Polarium. High scores aren't marked by the standard set of player's initials, but instead by a small black and white drawing. It is also possible to augment the puzzle mode's set of patterns with custom-made sets and trade them via the wireless connection or a painfully long password. However, these unique ideas seem a bit wasted on a game that just doesn't have enough content to hold a gamer's attention long enough to appreciate them. A back-to-basics design philosophy is to be applauded, but for those who want to make the most of their dual-screened platform, forgettable music and black-and-white graphics likely won't be enough to keep this game from finding a home on the shelf. As it is, Polarium is a very interesting demonstration of the DS's capabilities, but it is not exactly a worthy successor to the classic puzzle games of the past.

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