While often eschewed by more hard-core game players, puzzle games and computerized classic games are still very popular, and several innovative or otherwise highly accomplished new games of this sort are released each year. These may not be the most technically impressive games--but they tend to be highly accessible, easy to play, and addictive, which makes them suitable for all types of players. The following five games are this year's best in this category:
Nominees:
The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions
Publisher: Sierra
Developer: Sierra
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Like its predecessor, Even More Contraptions is an excellent puzzle game that is sure to please amateur inventors and puzzle game fans alike.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Publisher: Sierra
Developer: Sierra
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The game's combination of off-the-wall facts and bizarre photos is a welcome addition to the party trivia genre.
The Typing of the Dead
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Developer: Sega
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The Typing of the Dead is an unusual game that might not have amazing graphics or sound, but its gameplay is unique and extremely fun.
Ultimate Ride
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Developer: Gigawatt Studios
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Ultimate Ride has a great basic premise that is sure to appeal to roller coaster fans of all ages.
Williams Pinball Classics
Publisher: Encore Software Inc.
Developer: Encore Software Inc.
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It's something PC pinball fans have wanted for a long time, and Encore Software has done a good job of bringing four classic tables to life.
