Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games

Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games

Nintendo December 24, 2008
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"Although it doesn't supply intense space battles like Sins of a Solar Empire or Stellaris it doesn't have to. Instead Master of Orion delivers an exciting universe where every action has a diplomatic action or consequence you can act on. The AI does a fantastic job at staying true to each races individual strengths and weaknesses during a campaign. The game is so well designed. Micromanagement and nitty gritty work is made effortless. Just look at how players control pops on each planet. The screen is never cluttered with useless data and comedic relief is delivered through news highlights of a galactic news network."

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This spinoff sharpens the puzzle-solving edge of the Master of Illusion series by turning matches into card-shuffling contests. Players arrange and rearrange decks to outmaneuver opponents, using logic and deception to predict their next move. Each round forces quick decisions as shuffled tiles shift the board, balancing risk and reward in tight three-minute bursts. The DSi’s dual screens let you track moves in real time while the tactile click of virtual cards adds charm. Though it lacks the full-scale puzzles of earlier entries, the game maintains the series’ sharp mind-bending core. With a 4.2/5 rating from puzzle enthusiasts, it’s a streamlined pick for on-the-go strategy sessions that test pattern recognition as much as wits.

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