Jardinains 2!

Jardinains 2! is one of those games which, despite the fact that its graphics are severely outdated, it still offers a really fun time. It’s a block-breaker game in which, besides the standard blocks, you get to juggle a few little mischievous and cute gnomes.

In Jardinains 2! you have to use the standard paddle and ball to break apart all the blocks that are contained in each level. Some of them need to be struck once or several times, you have power-ups, each level is different and you have a finite number of lives.

What’s really fun in Jardinains 2! is the fact that while you play, a number of gnomes make their appearance from behind the blocks. Although they look adorable, those little guys have the pleasure of messing with your game by throwing flower pots at your paddle.

The best part is that by destroying the blocks on which the bearded fellas stand, they fall to the ground and you can catch and juggle them for extra points. Consecutive paddle hits get you sweet combos that cause the gnome to transform into powerups. Also, they make funny sounds when hit and they look cute while flying through the air.

As mentioned before, Jardinains 2! won’t dazzle you with its graphics or animations but the gameplay still stands strong. The game uses simple features, but those are the ones that are proven to be effective.

Jardinains 2! is sufficiently challenging so that you enjoy completing a level but easy enough to keep you playing on and on. Those beard pulling gnomes also make a big difference. However, if you want to feel the burn, opting for the ‘Insane’ mode will get the job done.

To sum things up, Jardinains 2! is simple and simply fun. It’s light on your computer, it doesn’t look half-bad and the gameplay is very enjoyable. This one is worth a shot on a casual day when there’s time to kill.