When Molar Creek comes under attack from exploding moles, only one man can save the day. Well, actually, to be specific, it's a doctors assistant and his mole capturing machine. This is the story of Mole Control. Make no mistake about it, Mole Control is a very colourful game which to some might seem slightly child centric. Even so, it is a title that can be played and enjoyed by children and adults alike.

If you've ever played Minesweeper before, you will be right at home with Mole Control. It plays as an updated version of the classic. The levels are set out in a grid system, allowing you to move one square at a time. Each time you move you are told if a mole is in an adjacent square and how many there are. From this and by using the process of elimination, you can work out where the moles are hiding and suck them up with your trunk like contraption.

As you can only move 1 space at a time, you are given helicopter blades which allow you to move to any square on the map which you have already been. A comprehensive and easy to follow tutorial at the beginning of the game gives you a quick overview of how to play but never feels like it hangs around too long, which is a very welcoming addition. You are given the opportunity to check your journal at any point in the game for a quick overview tutorial should you forget what you are doing.

There are two main modes in the game, Adventure and Time Trials. The adventure mode is pre-faced with a short story, informing you that the town has been taken over by explosive moles. They are destroying the town and you need to help get rid of them so the inhabitants don't have to worry about being blown away.

The adventure is split up into areas, with each area containing a few of different levels. To advance the narrative, you must find objects for people. You are then treated to a short story about their individual experiences with the moles. The sense of humour in the single player mode and in these journal entries is what makes the game such a joy to play.

The second option is Time Attack. This mode plays out like an Arcade game would, giving you an initial time limit which is extended each time you manage to locate and capture a mole. It would have been nice to see a leaderboard or some way to challenge other peoples achievements either locally or over the internet. Even if this complaint can be seen as minor, there could have been an extra replay incentive if these features were involved.

The games art style is very distinctive with very colourful 2D imagery in the menus and top down 3D levels for the gameplay. The soundtrack is a mix of a variety of similar styled songs which definitely seem to be trying to emote the feeling of mischief. The music definitely ties in with the fairytale stylistic design the game aims towards and they simply add to the experience.

If you have spent hours enjoying yourself playing games like Peggle or Plants vs Zombies and are looking for an addictive, attractive puzzle game to sink your teeth into, Mole Control is definitely for you. Its mix of fairytale like storyline, colourful graphics, catchy soundtrack and hugely addictive gameplay will keep you coming back again and again.

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