Customer Rating: 
Summary: VERY ADDICTING!
Comment: This is a very addicting game. The first 3 days I got it, i couldnt put it down. Its really fun. Its like Tetris on steriods. And the skins feature is a nice touch, some really good music on here a well. But yea, this is a another MUST HAVE GAME for PSP!
Customer Rating:
Summary: A new breed of Puzzle
Comment: Just when you thought there were no more possibilities for a NEW puzzle game - Lumines provides a mix of interesting visuals, great music and very solid, compelling game play that creates an extremely fun, challenging and utterly addictive entertainment experience.
One of the first things you'll notice when you load up Lumines is that it has a somewhat retro set of graphics, borderline primitive. In fact, at any given moment you'll be looking at a tile of small blocks of two different colors or patterns and a neat background. And that's it. But that is part of the charm - it's a very sharp looking game as the colors and patterns are nice and vibrant as well as interesting without being overly distracting.
The music is one of the real strong points of Lumines. In fact, the soundtrack is one of the most appealing aspects of the game. As you play the game, the music is generated a bit differently based on how well you're doing. This keeps things from being too repetitive and makes for an enjoyable gaming experience even for extended periods.
What about the game play? Well this is where Lumines really shines. It's a wonderful game even for those who don't usually enjoy puzzle games. The game consists of two main modes. One of them, called Puzzle mode has you tasked with building assigned shapes. This provides a nice challenge and change of pace from the main mode. In this mode you're tasked with racking up lots of points by forming blocks of 4 out of the same color. The kicker is those blocks aren't instantly cleared out they're cleared out by a bar which is set to the rhythm of the music so there is a deeper level of strategy involved.
All in all, Lumines is an absolute must have game for any PSP owner.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The only PSP game you'll ever need.
Comment: Since I bought this game two months ago I haven't played any of my other PSP games, and I don't think I ever will again!
Normally I don't play these kind og so-called puzzle games (having a fancy at RTS like Stronghold and Generals on PC), but Lumines is by far one of the best games I've ever played. Its combination of catching music, beautiful environments, fast pace and logical gameplay makes Lumines a great experience every time you play it;)
If you have no idea of what this game is about, I would desribe it as a modern version of Tetris, yet this doesn't do Lumines justice by a long shot. You simply have to try it to realize how great this game is! If you on the other hand don't like the experince of adrenalin, nicotine-like addiction to games and the sensation of realizing that you've played for 3 hours after midnight without noticing it, stay away from this game. It's highly addictive!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Lumines=Addiction
Comment: This is the only reason, in my opinion, to make someone NEED a sony PSP. The game is THAT good. Lumines is an addictive, fun, and stylish puzzle game for the Sony PSP. When most people think of "puzzle" games, the first thing that pops into their head (or what should) is Tetris. Tetris was an extremely addicting puzzle game and still lives on as one of the best that has been made. Just like Tetris did for the puzzle game market, Lumines takes us to a whole new level of gaming. Even for those players that think puzzle games are a waste of time, or just not fun at all, this game should surely change your mind. In theory, the game is pretty simple. At all stages in the game, there are only 2 different colored blocks on the screen, and you basically have to match same colored blocks together. Again, like Tetris, the blocks fall from the top of the screen, a "falling-brick puzzler" if you will.
The main thing that makes this game different from other puzzle games out there is the music and the way it is integrated into the game. First off, the music is brilliant in every sense, and there are many different kinds in the game. The music really brought me into the fun of the game. Again, I said that I loved the way the music is integrated into the game. While playing, there is a musical staff bar that sweeps across the screen to the beat of the music. Only when the bar makes its way across will your combos be counted. At times, the bar can move very slow, other times it goes extremely fast, making for a new and fun experience with every stage. When the music goes fast, your combos get counted and taken away, making it pretty hard to fill the board up, but also making it hard to make larger combos. It's pretty much opposite when the music plays slow; you make large combos with ease, but it is also very easy to accidentally fill up the entire board with blocks. Eventually, you'll find yourself bobbing your head to the beat, trying to create combos that will get counted when the staff bar goes by. It truly gets addicting, but in a good way!
Overall, this game is exceptionally good and well put together. It can become an addiction quickly, but even if it doesn't, it's a game that you can pop in and play at any time, years from now, and not get bored.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fun game and play anytime
Comment: I do prefer Tetris over this game, but it is fun and somewhat addictive. There are several different modes that you can play which helps. After playing the normal style of play, you get highscores that take an hour to beat and that gets a bit old. That's when I had to start trying the other timed challenges so that I wouldn't have to play 60 minutes to feel like I might get into the high score list again.
It's a game that you can take anywhere to play. Play one game and put it down..which is nice as you don't have to remember where you were and what you were doing to pick it right up again.
Overall, a fun game and worth a discounted price.
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