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Crashmo (JP) (known as Fallblox in the PAL regions) is the sequel to Pushmo, released in 2012, with the central mechanic being that the blocks have gravity properties. Like the original, it's developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo on the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
Gameplay[]
You play as Mallo, a sumo-wrestler like character who must maneuver various blocks in order to use them to make a path up to the lost bird which is sitting on the Crashmo. You can grab blocks with the B button, and then move them by pulling, pushing, or sliding using the Circle Pad.
You can make small jumps by pressing A, and you can also move the camera, rewind time to undo a mistake, or zoom out. In addition to the main levels, there are also training levels, and the player can create their own levels. User-generated levels can then be shared with a QR Code.
Plot[]
The plot of the game is that Poppy, Papa Blox's Niece, has come to visit. She used a basket carried by 100 birds to fly in. However, Mallo stomps on the ground, and he accidentally scares away all of the birds, scattering them into the park. Mallo now must rescue all of the birds so that Poppy can get home.
Reception[]
For the most part, Crashmo received generally positive reviews. Critics such as Eurogamer and IGN hold the game in high regard for the challenging puzzles and fairly low cost. However, some also state that the game is slightly too challenging for beginners.
3DS eShop Description[]
- North American version
Welcome to Crashmo! Embrace the laws of gravity, and challenge yourself with a whole new kind of action-puzzle play in this exciting sequel to the critically acclaimed Pushmo™ game. New gravity mechanics and gadgets like floating blocks, doors, and move switches await. Push, pull, and slide each puzzle's colorful blocks in order to climb to the top—just be careful where those blocks go. Unsupported blocks will come crashing down! The Crashmo game contains plenty of puzzles to test your skills, and enhanced puzzle-creation and puzzle-sharing features mean that even when all the puzzles are cleared, the fun never has to stop!
- European version
Welcome to the world of Fallblox! Get ready to push your brain to the limit with 140 new levels, 90 training exercises and a unique addition to the puzzling gameplay: gravity!
Fallblox might look familiar if you've already played its predecessor, Pullblox, but don't be fooled! New gameplay elements help make Fallblox a totally new experience and one that'll have you scratching your head for a long time to come!
As in Pullblox, the objective of each level is to reach the top of the structure - where he previously rescued children, Mallo now has to save the colourful birds that are trapped at the top of each stage. But while the coloured blocks of Pullblox could only be pulled outwards or pushed inwards, Fallblox adds a third dimension and a whole new layer of challenge to the puzzle experience!
Trivia[]
- Critics and fans stated that Crashmo is the hardest game in the series as well as one of the hardest 3DS games.
- This is the only game in the Pushmo series to have save files (maybe the exception of Pushmo World, with a save file at each user).