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|developer = [[FreshGames]]
|developer = [[Matahari Studios]] <br /> [[Twistbox Games]] (Mobile)<ref>[http://twistboxgames.com/games/dummy.php?id=-1&game_id=24 "Mobile Game Credits"]</ref>
|publisher = [[FreshGames]]
|publisher = [[FreshGames]]
|designer = [[Steve Meretzky]]<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,10168/ "MobyGames Profile Credits"]</ref>
|designer = [[Steve Meretzky]]<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,10168/ "MobyGames Profile Credits"]</ref>
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|genre = [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]], [[Strategy]]
|genre = [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]], [[Strategy]]
|modes = [[Single player video game|Single]]
|modes = [[Single player video game|Single]]
|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=E}}
|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=E}} {{vgratings|PEGI=3+}}
|platforms = [[Personal Computer|PC]], [[Apple iPod]], [[J2ME]]
|platforms = [[Personal Computer|PC]], [[Apple iPod]], [[J2ME]]
|distribution = [[Digital distribution|Download]]
|distribution = [[Digital distribution|Download]]
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A direct sequel to [[Cubis]], ''Cubis 2'' is played over an isometric grid and has the player launch different colored cubes into ones already in play on the table. Once three of the same color are in a row (or are stacked), the cubes disappear and the player earns points. Once the board is clear (or enough points are earned), the player advances to the next board which features a new animated backdrop.
''Cubis 2'' is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by [[FreshGames]]. In ''Cubis 2'', the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns points. Once the board is clear or enough points are earned, the player advances to the next board which features a new animated backdrop.


== History ==
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In September of 2006 [[Apple]] announced that ''Cubis 2'' would be one of the first games to release for the iPod.<ref>[http://www.apple.com/games/ipod/cubis2/ "Apple - Games Store"]</ref> On August 29, 2007, [[FreshGames]] released the ''Cubis Level Packs'' which added 100 new levels to Cubis Gold 2.<ref>[http://www.freshgames.com/games/cubis2/levels/ "Cubis Gold 2 Level Packs"]</ref>
There are several different platforms and iterations of ''Cubis 2'' available. In 2005 [[FreshGames]] entered into an agreement with [[Wagerlogic]] to design a 3D slot mechanic of ''Cubis 2''. Powered by Wagerlogic technology, ''Cubis Slots'' is a unique, patented 3D version of a slot game with 15 pay lines.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2fd0K6U7m8 "Cubis Slots in action"]</ref> This version can be found on various online casino sites outside of the United States such as [[InterCasino]]<ref>[http://www.intercasino.com/games/specialslots-cubis "InterCasino Cubis Slots"]</ref>.

The traditional version of ''Cubis 2'' is also available on the top skills-based gaming site [[GSN.com]]<ref>[http://www.gsn.com/games/free/cubis "GSN Cubis 2"]</ref>.

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In September of 2006 [[Apple]] announced that ''Cubis 2'' would be one of the first games to release for the [[Apple iPod]].<ref>[http://www.apple.com/games/ipod/cubis2/ "Apple - Games Store"]</ref> On August 29, 2007, [[FreshGames]] released the ''Cubis Level Packs'' which added 100 new levels to ''Cubis Gold 2''.<ref>[http://www.freshgames.com/games/cubis2/levels/ "Cubis Gold 2 Level Packs"]</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
''Cubis 2'' has won numerous awards over it's history.<ref>[http://www.freshgames.com/news/ "FreshGames News"]</ref>
Lookie.DE – 82%<ref>[http://www.looki.de/info/cubis-2/artikel_uebersicht.html "Lookie.DE Review"]</ref><br />
Handydownloads – 86%<ref>[http://www.handydownloads.net/guenstiges-handyspiel-ohne-abo-Cubis_2--753.php "Handydownloads Review"]</ref><br />
PocketGamer – Bronze Award<ref>[http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPod/Cubis+2/review.asp?c=1648 "PocketGamer Review"]</ref><br />
Top 10 Game of 2004 from Shockwave.com


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.facebook.com/ZenGems "Cubis 2"] on facebook
* [http://www.facebook.com/ZenGems "Cubis 2"] on facebook
* [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=188701246 "Cubis 2"] on iTunes store.
* [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGame?id=188701246 "Cubis 2"] on iTunes store.
* [http://www.intercasino.com/games/specialslots-cubis/ "Cubis Slots"] on InterCasino
* [http://www.gsn.com/games/free/cubis "Cubis 2"] on GSN.com


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:19, 16 December 2010

Cubis 2
Developer(s)FreshGames
Publisher(s)FreshGames
Designer(s)Steve Meretzky[1]
Platform(s)PC, Apple iPod, J2ME
Release12 November 2004
Genre(s)Puzzle, Strategy
Mode(s)Single

Cubis 2 is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by FreshGames. In Cubis 2, the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns points. Once the board is clear or enough points are earned, the player advances to the next board which features a new animated backdrop.

History

There are several different platforms and iterations of Cubis 2 available. In 2005 FreshGames entered into an agreement with Wagerlogic to design a 3D slot mechanic of Cubis 2. Powered by Wagerlogic technology, Cubis Slots is a unique, patented 3D version of a slot game with 15 pay lines.[2] This version can be found on various online casino sites outside of the United States such as InterCasino[3].

The traditional version of Cubis 2 is also available on the top skills-based gaming site GSN.com[4].

In September of 2006 Apple announced that Cubis 2 would be one of the first games to release for the Apple iPod.[5] On August 29, 2007, FreshGames released the Cubis Level Packs which added 100 new levels to Cubis Gold 2.[6]

Reception

Lookie.DE – 82%[7]
Handydownloads – 86%[8]
PocketGamer – Bronze Award[9]
Top 10 Game of 2004 from Shockwave.com

References

  1. ^ "MobyGames Profile Credits"
  2. ^ "Cubis Slots in action"
  3. ^ "InterCasino Cubis Slots"
  4. ^ "GSN Cubis 2"
  5. ^ "Apple - Games Store"
  6. ^ "Cubis Gold 2 Level Packs"
  7. ^ "Lookie.DE Review"
  8. ^ "Handydownloads Review"
  9. ^ "PocketGamer Review"
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