Turba

Turba's pleasant, beat-based block matching is good, rhythmic fun.

The Good

Interesting beat-based puzzling
You can import tunes from your own music library
It's fun to score big by getting into a rhythmic groove
System of unlocks keeps you invested.

The Bad

Inconsistent beat detection
Ascend mode on medium difficulty is much, much too hard
Lackluster presentation.

Games that mold themselves to your personal music collection seem all the rage these days, and Turba is the latest in this import-your-own-tunes craze. This isn't the prettiest puzzle game you've ever seen, but it's breezy entertainment, the kind that might keep you occupied for a few hours on a rainy afternoon. Like the beat detection in many games that utilize your music collection, Turba's rhythm recognition isn't exact, which might impact your drive to triumph on the online leaderboards. But the game's block-matching mechanics are appealing, and the unlockable gameplay enhancements and Steam achievements provide a reason to experiment with different tunes to see which ones best suit each of Turba's three modes.