The game brief is simple as it looks, simply 'shoot' the same coloured balls against each other to make them disappear.

Simple as that, but as in some simple games, practice makes perfect and simply shooting 1 on 1 wont do the job, getting power-ups, bonuses, multipliers and snakes is the way to go and will boost your score no end.

The game has two main game modes to play through, arcade and classic, they both basically play the same though there is a subtle difference between the two.

A total of 19 tables to play on, each on a different themed zone such as 'underwater' and 'icy wastes', though graphically different don't change the game-play whatsoever.

Along with the standard tables, there is another 12 bonus tables to play and unlock along the way.

Graphically its very nice, with everything having a polished feel to it, from the funny but annoying intro animation, to the boards and animated backdrops.

It's certainly one of the best looking games for the Gizmondo, not polygon pushing but its one of the most professionally finished, from the menu screens to the hi-res look and amount of vibrant colours used in the game.

There's only a slight slow down if there's a load of balls about to regenerate on the tables, apart from that it runs really smoothly as it should do really.

Ball physics are really good with proper rebounds and movements as they should, it all adds to the look of the game, though the textures of the balls have been removed from the original, its not something to cry over spilt milk for.

Loading times are quick and certainly you won't notice hanging around for too long while the levels load up.

Apart from the annoying intro music!, which although fun the first time, is basically the balls singing the game objective in a kind of Acapulco kind of way!

The in-game material though fairs better with satisfying potting and ball sounds, even the tunes are ok, a little cutesy but I suppose suit the game well and will have you humming along with them so time or other!

It's all very put together musically, and fits in nicely with the type of game you are playing, certainly one of the few Gizmondo games you will keep the sound for.

Controlling Sticky Balls is easy enough and its also easy for people to jump straight in and play with on screen controls for beginners.

Simply using the d-pad and shoulder buttons to control the view and the four main buttons to select what ball you wish to shoot.

As previously mentioned, its very much like billiards, but this time the balls disappear if clumped together, the control system is kind of snooker related as well with a pull back system for the cue.

All in all a very easy game to pick up, but also one of those games that takes practise to master, but you will need to practise a little to clear some of the stages.

• Colourful & Polished
• Addictive Fun.

For under £20 its a good value puzzle game that is addictive and vibrant and colourful on the eye.

Though it will prove a fun and addictive game for a while, it's return value has taken the score down a little, along with the lack of multiplayer options that originally were in the game have been taken out.

A recommended buy for you're Gizmondo, go forth and purchase!

• Life-span?
• No Multiplayer options.