Bust-a-Move DS continues the tradition of solid and addictive kinetic-puzzle fun that has been the hallmark of the franchise since it first appeared in arcades over a decade ago. Other than its new control interface made possible by the DS touch screen, the game really shows no significant evolution. Whether the control scheme appeals to you or not is completely a matter of personal taste. I for one find it a blast and look forward to many more hours of play. I know my uber-Bust-a-Move-player wife does too. She says no handheld system is complete without a version of Bust-a-Move. (I may be seeing a lot less of my DS after this.) So for the same old good game with a new way to control it, Bust-a-Move DS earns an above-average "B" score.

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