The Hint button really isn't necessary except in the Puzzle mode. I thought some features could be omitted for a few of the gameplay modes. It's a relaxing game and more addicting than ever. Also keeps highscores and a record account of all users playing the game. The package also includes very nice scenery graphics and a space themed music to add. Connect 5 of the same and you get a Hypercube which allows you to clear one type of gem. The gameplay is simple and anyone can get started without any trouble at all, it's pretty straightforward, no learning curve, just connect 3 of the same gems to clear it, you can also build combo's of 4 of the same gems to get a Powercube which works as a stick of dynamite and clears out 3x3 square of gems. There is a secret mode once you complete all of the Puzzle challenges! And, lastly there is Endless Mode, where there is an unlimited amount of moves and time and lets you play at your own leisure pretty much. It's great for all you brain-addled gamers that need a good challenge. Next, is Puzzle mode, which allows you to clear gems in a puzzle-like fashion, whether moving one gem to clear out another.
Action mode lets you play a timed game where you must clear as many levels and gems before the time runs out. There are now 4 new modes of play, from Classic which is the untimed version of play where you must clear as many gems as you can before you run out of moves. I have played Diamond Mine and I thought it was the best game in the world, but Bejeweled 2 Deluxe Edition, has more features than ever before. Now we're into the 21st century of video games and the technology has advanced farther with more diversion of gameplay available. You know when I first started out playing Tetris, it got boring and repetitive after awhile.