Dropping Gems

Short sessions, huge replay value — that's Dropping Gems. Master the basic loop first, then start chasing the bigger multipliers and bonus rounds. Controls: One or two keys do most of the work. Spacebar to jump, arrow keys to move — that's usually enough. Tips to get better: Pay attention to visual cues — most games telegraph what's coming a half-second before it happens. The first boss or big challenge usually teaches you a mechanic you'll need for the rest of the game. Collect everything on your first run through a level — you'll know what to skip on future attempts. If you're drawn to games with a dropping, gems flavor, Dropping Gems hits that spot cleanly. Give Dropping Gems five minutes. You'll find out pretty quickly whether it clicks for you.