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The Bottom Line

Tongue-twisting name aside, Cogitate is a simple memory game.

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Pros

• Easy to learn
• Great test of memory

Cons

• Gets difficult very quickly
• Repetitive

Description

• Shuffle colored blocks into a predetermined pattern
• Watch and memorize the computer’s shuffling
• Get bonus points for completing puzzles quickly
• Game over when the time runs out

Guide Review - Game Review of Puzzle Game ‘Cogitate’ for iPhone and iPod Touch

A tough test of memory, Cogitate is a flashback to Simon and similar puzzles. Each level gives a set of colored tiles, scrambles the set, and give you a time limit to recreate the pattern. Bonuses are given for quick movements as well as minimal moves. Speed is beyond a nicety, however, as any remaining seconds are transferred to the next, more difficult level, where they will probably be needed more. Sliding the rows is easy, but remembering the patterns is pretty tough – most gamers will probably have a hard time getting through the first few levels on the first try. A thorough tutorial sets up the game well, though, and the great sound gives encouragement to keep going. Heavy-handed and challenging, Cogitate isn’t for everyone’s taste, but lovers of tough puzzlers will dig it.

Publisher: Momocat Studios

Genre: Puzzle

Release Date: January 2010

Reviewed On: iPhone/iPod Touch

Available For: iPhone/iPod Touch

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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