Astraware has taken five of its Palm OS (Nisqually, Alchemy, Abysma, Elixir, and Bounce Out) and converted them for use on the Pocket PC. The company said all the games have been optimized to take advantage of the color screens and sound capabilities of Pocket PC devices. Astraware is also announcing an upgrade to the company’s Diamond Mine game, the Pocket PC version of its Bejeweled for Palm OS handhelds.
Nisqually is a handheld version of GameHouse’s online puzzle game by the same title. Gamers aim to clear a screen full of blocks by sliding them to make groups. The challenge is to arrange the blocks to be left with just the right amount of each type to complete the level.
Alchemy is a handheld version of the online game by PopCap Games. Players attempt to turn lead into gold. The goal is to become the mythical Alchemical Grand Master. They place runes of magical shapes and colors onto the screen, and turn the board to gold. The company said the official Pocket PC adaptation retains all of the game play of the online version.
