And it is sweet. Check out the game trailer and a video of the amazing art in this game!

Today marks the long awaited (and quite grand) release of Zuma’s Revenge, the long awaited sequel to an original PopCap favorite. Zuma’s Revenge is available both in North American Retail stores (PC only) and for download (PC or Mac) at PopCap.com and other major game portals – in 8 languages (Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish)!

Taking the much loved original game to all new heights, Zuma’s Revenge is a full fledged sequel in every sense of the word. The graphics have been enhanced in both detail and resolution, punch packing power ups have been added, inventive movement mechanics make their debut, and defenses go up with Tiki Boss Battles at the end of each level.

Four modes of play also add hours of non repetitive entertainment. Zuma’s Revenge reminds me of Bejeweled Twist in that way – it goes way deeper than the original, there is much more than meets the eye, and it will take a long time to play every aspect of this game. I do enjoy the new power ups. Tri-Shot shoots 3 cannon balls straight through, destroying anything in its way, Laser disintegrates one ball at a time (4 per power up), and my personal favorite, Lightning, explodes all of one color on the board. The best thing about the boss battles is that each one is different; their defenses are different, their ammo is different, and the effect of their shots are different. But I have to say they are funny when you beat ‘em. And as if adventure mode weren’t challenging enough, other modes of play put challenges and time limits on the levels.

I’ll admit that I haven’t played too much of the original Zuma, but there is no ignoring the improvement in these graphics. I especially like the subtle movement in the underwater levels and the great faces on the balls. Check out the video of the evolution of the incredible art in this game.

I am looking forward to making it through the gauntlet. Wish me luck (and try it yourself)!

“Features in Zuma’s Revenge! include:
· More than 60 all-new levels in the Adventure mode alone
· Six mini-game Boss Battles that introduce explosive new attacks and wily defenses
· Three all-new power-up effects: Lightning, Laser, and Tri-Shot (plus all the power-ups from the original Zuma)
· New methods of movement like lily-pad hopping, slide-aiming, and more
· 70 all-new Challenges in the Jungle of Mystery, Quiet Village, Lost City and Mosquito Coast – featuring new bonus multiplier effects in a beat-the-clock format.
· Run the Iron Frog gauntlet featuring an additional 10 all-new levels that must be conquered consecutively
· Get hoppin’ in Heroic Frog mode, offering tougher, nearly infinite replayability of Adventure mode
· Amazing graphics and effects that bring the Zuma franchise into the modern world of gaming”

Zuma’s Revenge is available today and carries an msrp of $19.95