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I totally dig the Zenses series. I started out with Rainforest, and soon bought Ocean on here. The variety of games are a great way to break away from reality for a while, and the ambient sounds in the background help you relax. Of the different games in the Ocean edition, I'd say 'Shell Twirl', 'Hot Spot' (although it's a relatively easy minigame), and 'Zen-stones' are my favorites. 'Pearl Diver' is interesting but complicated, as well as 'Turtle Turn', and I find 'Wave Breaker' to be a little too easy. Still, the variety is enjoyable, and coupled with the minigames from the Rainforest edition, it gives you some interesting variety to work with. I can't wait for the Zenses Zen Garden to come out, so I'll be playing this series for a long time.
Mini-games don't have many instructions - you figure it out as you go because the "help" page doesn't really help. Literally, you're trying to remember which shells were where, matching shells to their silhouettes, matching colored pearls... not high science but you're only playing against yourself. So, if you're into setting high scores, then beat yourself! Sound effects are nice - and you only use the touch screen, not any of the buttons, so that's nice and relaxing too. My 71 year old mother likes to prop her DS on its case to play games, so that touch-screen only feature is helpful for her. But this is not the first game she reaches for...
I like this games because it really makes me think outside my box, or my comfort zone. People, well middle age to seniors would benefit from this game. It will get the cobwebs out of our minds and let it do some thinking of a different kind. It has helped me with my memory as well. As far as dislikes, the only thing would be that I always keep it on the slowest mode, ( I just got it so I'm on the learning curve) it feels like it goes a little to fast, thats are far as the timers go. But with time I know it will help me and I do love the soothing music with the ocean waves calm me down. Thanks for reading and I hope you buy the game. I'm going to buy another one thats out, I can't remember the name but it has a nature look to it. Warmly, P. Wilkinson
I liked the notion of a non-competitive game; it also helps that it's all done with the stylus. The time pressure is no fun on some of the games, so I ignore them and repeat the ones I like. Those do work for relaxing: a gentle repetition of basic puzzles (I'll increase the difficulty later, if at all). The graphics are clean, the sound is soothing--the price is not painful. Overall, it's worth it for me.
I like to play puzzle games and these definately fit the bill. I also have the Zenses - Rainforest edition and I love them both. They can be as challenging as you would like them to be, ranging from 0-9. Personally I'm still on the 0 level! These are great for just about any age.
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