Bejeweled Deluxe Demo

Bejeweled is the ancestor of all match-three games, because it was one of the first to make the idea popular amongst the casual players. However, even if it didn’t have so many successors to learn from, the game managed to blend the perfect mix of gameplay mechanics, which makes it incredibly addictive to anyone who dares to give it a shot.

Bejeweled Deluxe is the first in a long series of sequels and remakes, but its underlying idea is the same as in all the rest. In essence, you have to match three or more jewels in order to have them disappear from the board and gain points in return. Although you can do this randomly and hope for the best, it can happen that you run out of possible moves if you are not careful.

The goal of each level is to reach a certain number of points, and that number increases with every stage you manage to beat. The gameplay mechanics do not change at all from one level to the other, so you can keep doing the same thing from start to finish without having to learn new techniques. Obviously, it can get boring after a while, but the appeal returns after a short break.

Since the game is designed to be enjoyed by all kinds of players, it’s naturally very simple to play and understand from the first couple of minutes. All you need to do is click on the desired jewels and watch them switch place. Even the options panel is simple and to the point, with only a handful of settings that can be customized, such as music volume and whether the game runs fullscreen or in a window.

Speaking of which, it’s only natural that the graphics look a bit old at this point, given the fact that it’s been a while since the game was released. However, there are no blocky models to be rendered, only colorful jewels that look as shiny today as they did at the time. The only giveaway is the resolution, which doesn’t work very well with modern monitors.

Although Bejeweled Deluxe is a bit old at this point and you may be better off trying the sequels, you can still enjoy this classic as much as the newer versions. You can at least see where it all started and learn to appreciate Candy Crush Saga a little bit more.