Diamond Rush

So, I dived into Diamond Rush, anticipating only a run-of-the-mill match-3 experience. But, boy, was I grateful I was wrong! It's really like if classic Bejeweled found a magic lamp, made a rub, and out came the king of all Bejeweleds with one order: 'Have fun but make it quick'. You have only 59 seconds to grab those points, a breathless race against the clock. It’s just a matter of exchanging adjacent jewels to arrange those gleaming rows of three or more. And when you do get those special jewels and bonus points, it feels like you hit the lottery.

Other players have also weighed in, praising its fast play and the absence of annoying music that would benefit from a mute button. Instead, audio signals keep you on your toes, warning you as the final seconds run down. It appears we all love the ease and concentration of a one-round wonder. And now, with the chance to save your scores on Play123, it's no longer a case of sitting solitary at the top, but of filling that leaderboard (hopefully) with your name. Do you want to match more than just the diamonds? Overall, Diamond Rush is an unexpected treat, taking an established formula and making it into a mad scramble. It might not reinvent the wheel but it polishes it to a shiny gem that has me constantly returning for ‘just one more game’. Matching same colored jewels at the speed of light has never been this fun according to a little bird. So it's a hidden gem if you want your gaming fix quickly or want to tweak those reflexes. But just be mindful, time does not wait for anyone!