Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game
This category has continued to grow not only in popularity, but also in diversity. The marriage of technological twists such as the EyeToy and the new possibilities offered by the fledgling DS handheld ensured that this year's puzzle and rhythm genre offered fresh experiences that were truly original. Our list of finalists this year shows off a winning diversity that proves the genre is thriving. The following five are our finalists for Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game of 2004:
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"Ultimately, Feel the Magic winds up being more than the sum of its modest parts thanks to a winning combination of style and gameplay." - Ricardo Torres, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"DDR Extreme goes beyond the standard update and delivers new styles of gameplay that freshen up the experience without sacrificing the things that made the games popular in the first place." - Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"You'll find another good batch of music and some great gameplay additions on offer here, making Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 a remarkable game for fans, even when you take into consideration that the latest installment in the series is only a few months old." - Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Katamari Damacy is far and away one of the strangest, most original games to come along in years." - Ryan Davis, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Both on its own and as a tribute to Mario's legacy, Mario vs. Donkey Kong does a great job." - Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
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And the Winner is...
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