Puzzle games work great on mobile, because they don't require particle effects, polygons, or polyphony. They need only invention and (hopefully) originality, which, in the case of Super Yum Yum, comes in the form of versicolor fruit. Our reptilian hero--presumably named Yum Yum--is a voracious, little pome-gobbler that can only eat fruit of his own color. Fortunately, some fruits have different-colored stems that change to match Yum Yum's hue. This mechanic, along with the feats of Yum Yum's acrobatic tongue, makes for excellent, brainteasing gameplay that will provide lasting enjoyment in an appealing package.
Super Yum Yum doesn't have much backstory, but its titular hero looks like Yoshi's Paleolithic ancestor. Without a protohuman Mario to keep his appetite in check, Yum Yum is content to gobble up everything on the screen. In fact, if you don't figure out a way to allow him to do it, you will have failed the little critter.
Certain fruits lie on inaccessible platforms, or across impassable chasms. In order to nab these, Yum Yum will have to turn the appropriate color, and then use his tongue to draw himself across. Incredibly, Yum Yum seems to weigh much less than the food he eats, and can use his strawberries, grapes, and peaches as belays. Whenever Yum Yum grabs a treat with his elastic tongue, he'll respond with, in what sounds like an obscure dialect of Furby Furbish, an exuberant cry of "yum, YUM!" Occasionally, the hungry guy will burp. How cute!
Yum Yum's puzzles are challenging to the point where you'll be pleased to complete them, but they're by no means oppressively difficult. This is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages, but is probably ideal for the younglings. Super Yum Yum's visuals are big, clear, and colorful on the Sony Ericsson S710, and its few sound effects fit the cuddly monster perfectly.
Super Yum Yum manages to be an excellent puzzle game without complex gameplay or network muliplayer. Its four, free downloadable level packs will keep you playing, as will the game's appealing mascot.
