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Bejeweled 2
Bejeweled 2Classic match‑3 puzzle fun for every skill level
Daze Before Christmas
Daze Before ChristmasSave Christmas as Santa in a quirky 24‑area platform adventure.
Overview
Description

Bejeweled 2 builds on the addictive match‑3 formula, offering vibrant gems and increasingly challenging levels. Its simple yet deep gameplay makes it perfect for quick sessions or longer play periods.

In Daze Before Christmas you play as Santa, racing through a Christmas calendar of 24 distinct areas—from factories and workshops to caves—filled with bizarre enemies like penguins, jack‑in‑the‑boxes, helicopters, and snowmen. The holiday spirit is under threat as the Evil Snowman, the Timekeeper, Louse the Mouse, and Mr. Weather plot to ruin Christmas. Every five levels culminates in a boss showdown, forcing Santa to confront each villain and restore the festive plans stolen by the Timekeeper. The game blends platforming, action, fantasy, and comedy in a retro 1994 style, delivering a single‑player holiday quest that’s both challenging and humorous.

Pricing
Free
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Games
Platformers
Best for
Casual puzzle players
Fans of retro platformers and holiday-themed games
Specifications
Specifications
developer
PopCap Games
Funcom
publisher
PopCap Games
SUNSOFT
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 12
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multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
53/100
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General
release date
2004-11-16
1994-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Addictive and easy to learn
  • Bright, colorful graphics
  • Hundreds of levels provide lasting content
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Rich variety of 24 distinct levels.
  • Humorous holiday-themed enemies and bosses.
  • Retro pixel‑art style with nostalgic soundtrack.
  • Focused single‑player experience.
Cons
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Limited variety after many hours
  • Older graphics compared to modern titles
  • Limited to PC platform only.
  • Dated controls may feel clunky to modern players.
  • Difficulty spikes around boss encounters.
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