Exit - Nintendo DS

Good thinking/strategy game for the Nintendo DS

Basics: You save people(plus one dog) from various dangerous situations. After you reach them on the level, they snap out of their panicked state and become playable characters. It is through astute sequential use of everyone's specific skillset that you figure out the way to get them all safely to the exit.Examples of some of each character's precise abilities and limitations are what size blocks one can push, how far of a gap one can leap, how high of a platform or block can one climb up on or jump down from etc.Every set of ten levels has a different theme and often introduces a unique puzzle mechanic, such as ice, movable platforms, balances, rock or cement barriers, swimmable water, directable conveyors and others.Pros:* Levels are generally cleverly and sometimes ingeniously designed.* Almost no precise timing or reflex actions needed, just careful thought and analysis of the specifics of the situation.* Plenty of levels are always unlocked for you, so if you are having trouble with one, you can always try another.Cons:* Doesn't record the total time you spent or the number of attempts before you solved a level.* The physics of how some items behave in the game doesn't always match the real world eg for some solutions you stack blocks in ways that would topple over in reality(This isn't a real big deal, you just have to get used to and accept the game's reality).* No option to turn off phrases that the characters use repetitively.Comments: This is one of my favorite DS games; I really enjoyed it. In terms of the type of puzzle solving required, it reminded me alot of Toki Tori and Adventures of Lolo, so if you like those you definitely will enjoy Exit DS.Also there is a sequel, Exit 2, that was released on Xbox Live Arcade which is worth getting if you liked this one(Unfortunately it doesn't look like it will be released on DS).

Not much to say. I loved this game when it first came out and do not regret buying it again.

It's a different kind of platformer that's enjoyable. It deserved more praise than it initially received at release.

This game is addictive! Really fun absorbing puzzle game...can play this for hours without getting tired of it. Challenging but not so hard that I haven't been able to do most of the levels. Really excellent game, hope they come out with a sequel!

Hard for me to pick games for my husband, but he really liked this and has kept him engaged for 2 months already. Usually tires of games long before this because usually are too simple. This one was a hit!

This game is an excellent puzzle game. I would compare it to Lemmings or Penguins. I have to be honest, I am stuck, but I love the game.

This game is not for everyone. This is a game of trying to figure out how to save people from various diasters. It is a puzzle game. The graphics are not great, but okay. You control Mr. Esc by tapping on him then tapping where you want him to go. It takes a little getting used to. You can also control the people he rescues. Some of the levels are tough and I get a little frustrated trying to figure them out. There is also a time limit on each level. There are 150 levels, so I think it's well worth the $20. If you like puzzles games than this may be for you.