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So much more than "Bejeweled"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I often hear people refer to Puzzle Quest as "Bejeweled with a couple of RPG elements mixed in." I believe such a statement is akin to saying a Ferrari is a Yugo with a bigger engine. Puzzle Quest is so much more and a fantastic example of how to take an existing gameplay mechanic and evolve it into something new and exciting.

PQ pits you, the hero, against zombies, skeletons, and various other baddies as you quest your way through the kingdom. You travel the map, acquiring quests from Queens and townspeople alike. Battles use the basic Bejeweled concept of matching "gems" to score damage to your opponent, as well as to generate mana, boost experience, and earn gold for yourself. The basic mechanic is just as addictive as Bejeweled, but choosing a class, leveling your character, finding companions, and all of the other RPG elements add a surprising level of depth.

One of my favourite features was the ability to capture monsters and use them as mounts or learn spells from them. In order to capture a monster you use the familiar game board, but instead of simply doing damage until your foe is defeated you must eliminate each and every tile on the board. These puzzles serve to change up the pace just enough to keep things interesting and while some of them can be pretty challenging, the rewards are typically well worth the effort.

As simple as the game appears on its surface, Puzzle Quest will have you coming back over and over. Individual puzzles are short enough to pass just a few minutes at the dentist's waiting room, but don't be surprised if the quests and storyline cause you to pull an all-nighter without even noticing!

I highly recommend the game to anyone looking for a wonderfully unique experience!

Warning: high risk of dependency.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

You will love Puzzle Quest. And for that, you will hate it. It is very much like an annoying song that gets itself stuck in your head - you want to get it out, but every time you muster the will to banish it from your mind, your subconscious manages to sneak it back in behind your back.

There's something about it, undeniably - something that causes your brain to become utterly obsessed, forcing you to return for more, night after night. But what exactly it is that is so beguiling about Puzzle Quest never really becomes clear... the core play mechanics are generally well designed, for sure, but that's not it. The dialogue is fun in a charming, geeky kind of way, but that's not it either. And there's really not much else to it.

So when it comes down to it, you will just have to accept the fact that, despite its cheapness and its repetitiveness, despite its many annoyances, Puzzle Quest somehow manages to be the single most addicting experience you are likely to have this year. And damn them all to hell, they're making a sequel. Don't they know I need to sleep??

puzzle game with a story...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The puzzle part of this game is great - but the story well it is a little INVOLVED for me, but I still love the game and play it all the time. Just wish it was easier to warm up to the storyline. If you love puzzle games go for it!

Extremely addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I normally like RPGs and have not played many puzzle games, but this is a fun combination of both. I don't think my skill at the puzzle game is good enough to play against real people, but it's great fun defeating the monsters (even if it takes me an extra try sometimes). I wish there were "slots" to equip more items (wear boots and you can't wear armor, etc.) but I don't really worry about it.

I can easily kill a couple of hours playing this. Highly recommended!

more than we expected!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Unfortunately only 2 at a time can play this game... my son had to WAIT until me and my daughter (21) were done with the game - and this took us weeks. We got terribly addicted! It's really fun to play and solve the puzzles.

..But check first with your eye doctor

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I never thought I would give five stars to a game that involves probably 100+ hours of matching jewels on a grid, but this is very well thought out, and quite complex and large. The designers have somehow created a system by which the player is constantly challenged in a series of puzzle-solving battles involving a fair amount of skill, but also a fair amount of luck. As you advance, you open up new areas on the map, acquire new skills, collect tribute money from cities, build features onto your castle which enable you to collect new spells and skills, etc.

GREAT PUZZLE GAME

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

ITS A PUZZLE AND BATTLE GAME WERE YOU NEVER GET BORED HAVING NEW CHALLENGES EVERY DAY

highly addictive

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Puzzle Quest is the perfect game for a portable console because of the way it is played. You can either play it for a couple of minutes or just get into it for hours. At first glance, the concept of a title that combines a puzzle game and an RPG might seem kind of questionable but once you begin to play it, you find out that it is actually very fluid and natural. In my opinion puzzle games of this type does not come any better than puzzle quest. Just a warning, it is highly addictive.

Addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was TOLD to buy this game by a friend. I figured if I didn't like it I could always resell it later. I went in with an open mind, and as I started to play, I wasn't very impressed. Bejeweled was never a favorite of mine. I think I found it dull because there is no drive to keep playing. Yet after playing this game for a half hour I became hooked. It is so much fun to play against the computer. You really have think because the computer is can be very challenging. Not enough to make you want to rip your hair out, but definitely fun.

I've never been into hardcore RPG's before, but this one the story line isn't too crazy, it just adds to the game. (I'm glad they give you a reason for playing this game over and over and over and over again.) I've been playing for DAYS and it hasn't gotten old. I'd say I've already gotten my money's worth. I highly recommend buying this game. AND START PLAYING IT WITH AN OPEN MIND. As I have read some of the negatives reviews, some people obviously wanted something different. Those people can go play others (as will I) but I am keeping my Puzzlequest. =]

My new favorite game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is seriously one of the best games ever made! I brought this home from GameStop and my boyfriend went out the next day to buy it for the Wii. You can have two save slots on the DS version, but I never want to give it up to let him play!! My favorite type of games are puzzles. RPG's aren't really my style, but after I read all the awesome reviews on this game, I knew I had to try it. I am SO glad I did! This game is very addictive and even though the puzzles never change, you are battling different creatures who each have their own set of spells. This game never gets boring and I have to force myself to put it down. The storyline is very engaging. It makes you want to see what happens next. And for those of you who love a long game, this is for you!

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