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Puzzle Quest Doesn't Disappoint

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

While Puzzle Quest has some flaws in gameplay -- for one, the story is not as compelling as the creators probably thought it was -- the game is still extremely addictive and fun. The puzzles are really fun and the leveling means that you gain puzzle abilities as you reach higher levels. I really enjoy the game, and I play it a LOT, so I feel that it was also a really good value for the price.

Puzzle Quest Nintendo DS Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Too cool!!!

I would highly recommend this game to any 'Bejeweled' fan as well as to any adventure/puzzle-solver. It's hand-held, of course, because it is a Nintendo DS and, therefore, portable. Any time I have to wait with nothing to do, Puzzle Quest is open and playing!

It is set up so that you don't HAVE to accomplish the quest in order to play the 'Bejeweled' part of the game, although the 'Quest' part is fun and complex enough to keep me playing.

The colors are rich and pretty well defined for a game as small as the Nintendo DS. The story line has enough different levels to keep me interested. It's nice to have the option of selecting what 'personality-type' I want my character to be (I chose Druid!). The 'Quests' are not impossible for me to solve or win (which is good because I have always been challenged that way and I can easily give up on a game that I just can't win!). There are multiple levels that you can get involved in (I'm still discovering new tactics against each particular foe I'm 'fighting' at the time). The 'help' feature is very good in explaining the game and strategies (this is the first game I've played that I didn't have to buy the strategy guide to play!).

The 'Bejeweled-type' battles (as well as the 'practice' sessions against enemies) come equipped with a time delayed 'pointer' that shows you what move would be the best logical move for you to make (reference the 'challenge' issue above!) each time it's your turn to play. The SUGGESTED move might not, however, be the BEST move, which is very exciting! Plus, I don't have any lag time opening and closing the game (I just leave the game on and, when I flip the Nintendo DS open, it's ready to play! When I need to quit I just close it and it goes into sleep mode...no need to shut the game down and wait or lose the particular battle I was playing!

There is also an option for a 'timed response' if you want more of a challenge but I just love figuring out the best move to get the most items! There is no 'do-over' feature (go back and replay the move if it wasn't a good one for you) but I truly don't miss that since there is no "dying" or "you lose---start from the VERY beginning again". You might lose a 'battle' but you just keep playing and gaining experience and 'gold' and advancing up levels that allow you better chances of winning.

I highly recommend this game especially to an 'older' player who will appreciate it's many levels of play.

Fun Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love the game- it is amusing and everything I wanted. I wouldn't order it from Amazon though; 3-5 day shipping turned into two weeks of waiting.

Worth the Hype

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a game that I was skeptical of at first. Like you probably already know, this is an RPG-style game with battles taking place upon a square grid filled with gems and other objects, and battle takes place Bejeweled-style, with players taking turns collecting different colored mana for spells, inflicting damage, and earning gold and experience.

This sounds a little strange, but by the end of your first battle you should be stacking up huge combos and strategizing several turns ahead. However, the difficulty is staggering. Your opponents almost always outmatch you, and when pieces drop from above, they almost always give your opponent a lucky combination. This might turn some gamers off, but depending on what kind of gamer you are, you'll either replay certain recently completed quests for experience griding, or throw your DS in frustration.

You create your own custom character at the start of the game. You have a common choice of character classes (Knight, Warrior, Wizard, Druid), which play very differently, but the story is the same no matter which you choose. You choose your character's portrait (Two male and two female choices for each class), give him/her a name (Or let the game give your character a random name), and let the adventuring begin. The story of the game is underwhelming, and you'll find yourself skipping conversations early on. Quests are simple "go here and battle this person" affairs as well.

But you'll gladly keep playing for the sake of customizing your Citadel (A palace that you build where you can forge items, keep captive enemies and learn spells from them, and do various other things), collecting gear for your character, or simply enjoying the addictive puzzle combat.

Here are my overall reviews (1 to 5):

Gameplay: 4 (1 point taken down for difficulty)
Story: 3
Graphics and Sound: 3 (The track played during battle gets old FAST, but the graphics are nice enough)
Value: 5 (This game is epic in size. Be ready to invest A LOT of time into the quest if you plan to finish it)

Overall, I'd say this is a game worth buying, especially if you don't mind a game that challenges you.

Love this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I STILL play this game constantly. It's so addictive. It's a lot of fun, and has a great story line!

This is not a game to pass up!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game a month ago thinking it was just a Bedazzled-type of game. As I started to play, it turned out to be a RPG with a Bedazzled-type of battle. I fell in love with it from that moment. And I am still playing it.

I would highly recommend this game to anyone and everyone. It's worth every penny I bought it for. :)

Excellent Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Great game for both puzzle and rpg fans. If you have even the slightest inclination towards purchasing the game, I highly suggest you do and give it a shot...you won't regret it :-)

Puzzles plus Quests!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was sort of skeptical about this game. I love a good RPG and I enjoy Bejewelled, but how the heck can you tie them together in a way that makes sense and doesn't get boring? Well, it happened and the result is this game. At first, it seems just like bejewelled but as you progress you realize that your color gems that you match corolate to the manna you need to cast spells, heal, and inflict mad damage upon your opponent. Some battles are harder than others, and you can protect yourself by donning armor and having other items in your inventory to reflect, dissipate, or otherwise shield you. A really unusual game, but it never gets boring!

Highly Addictive Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is the most addictive game I have ever played. I have played it through twice and am still not done. The game is essentially a Bejeweled game with an rpg sort of plot to lend interest. The plot is occasionally cheesy, but it inserts humor all over the place. One companion you pick up has unusual eating habits and is the source of several giggles. Battles with enemies are fought on the grid where you match different colored circles that represent mana, or magic energy to power spells. You also can collect gold and experience. Match skulls to take hit points off your enemies. Cast spells to kill them quicker. Some opponents can be captured and turned into a mount. Others you capture can teach you spells. Shop for better armor, weapons and magical artifacts in different cities. Conquer these cities to get more gold in tribute. Pursue the main story line in different quests, but don't forget the side quests which can gain you gold and get you companions who help you at the start of battles. The AI on this game will drive you crazy. Sometimes it loves you and sometimes it hates you. All in all, you can't put it down. A local reviewer named this game runner-up for the best DS game of 2007, an opinion to which I add my enthusiastic agreement. I LOVE this game.

1st NinDS game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a lot like bejeweled however it's got a story line and it's combat... that's it... it's combat bejeweled. I have been playing this game for a week and am very happy with it. I can see how this game could get boring for those needing stimulation, however if you need something to zone out on this is the game for you.

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