Tomb of the Mask is one of those awesome arcade-style games with action packed gameplay and pretty retro graphics that will keep you involved and entertained for hours. One of its greatest assets: simple but addictive game-play. It is a game that challenges you to navigate a labyrinthine puzzle maze of traps, enemies and secrets, and a game that requires you to have good reflexes and employ fast thinking. You control the thing, by swiping it (up, down, left or right) , it's easy but can also be very hard, meaning everyone can play.

Tomb of the Mask is absolutely eye-popping from a visual point of view, resplendent in glorious pixel-art that’s reminiscent of the finest retro arcade video games, but with a slick contemporary veneer. A brightly lit palette of neon colors swims with fluorescent primary colors and jagged, jacked-up lighting vectors fill the world with pulsating life. Each level is lovingly crafted, its devious arrangements designed to keep you on your toes, and to keep you shuffling as quickly as you can. Its retro feel is further enhanced by a chip tune soundtrack that contributes to the fast pace and adrenaline-raising feel to the gameplay.

Replayability is another strong point for the game. The procedurally generated levels and an endless mode mean players get a different game every time. Players are always faced with new challenges keeping them engaged long term. As if that weren't enough, power-ups and unlockable skins are thrown in to help keep players playing and trying to best each other. The competitive part giving leaderboards, also motivates you to be fastest and get ahead of the rest.

And, Tomb of the Mask is a heck of a lot of fun. The game is loaded with just enough challenge to cause a shake or two, but remains just as easy to pick up as it is impossible to put down. Whether you're a gentlemanly gamer in need of a high-quality game with a short playtime, or a discerning hardcore gamer up for a proper challenge, this game is stylish and accessible and the perfect introduction to the simultaneous aesthetic and mechanics of the systems series.

In short, a combination of nostalgia, polish, and also straight up fun makes Tomb of the Mask a genuine joy for fans of arcade action.