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Great Game - Very Addicting
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This is a great game. A very different game, so be prepared. It is essentially Bejeweled turned RPG. You get spells depending on level. You can learn spells from captured enemies. You can train and ride on different mounts... It's a great game. I've put about 30 hours into it so far and tried all the classes. The multiplayer option is great. There are so many great games out there but so many of them have no multiplayer option.
Player against another person is totally different and I highly recommend you find a friend to get another copy. The computer is pretty smart in terms of matching, but they don't always anticipate the spells you can use. This is where multiplayer shines.
My girlfriend also got a copy. She told me she was up until 5 AM this morning playing puzzlequest. After she said that I figured it was time to quite a quick review of this excellent game.
Excellent surprise...
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This is a puzzle game around the idea of bejewelled with the added twist of a role playing game. You fight in puzzles against monsters and have the ability to use items and spells, gain levels and do quests. It also has cool mini-games and puzzles to alter your hero in various ways. I've been playing it for a couple weeks now and have found it very addictive and very fun. If you like puzzles and adventure, this is a great game to try.
A pleasant surprise
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User
I'm really surprised. I'm not really into puzzle games, and I have never played Bejeweled. But this game is really fun and addictive, as well as being very challenging in its own way. Normally I enjoy platformers and RPGs, but I was impressed at how much I enjoyed this game.
Some of the reviewers here say that the computer cheats a bit too much, and I agree. But even so, it is just challenging enough to get you engaged and there is nothing that is absolutely game-breaking in terms of difficulty. It just requires a bit more thinking than most games. You get used to it after a while, and after that you can consistently beat the opponent. Plus you can get power-ups and level up your skills for your character, which evens the playing ground.
I would highly recommend this game for people who like puzzle games, as well as people who want to try something new but are not sure if they will like the puzzle aspect or not. This was a pretty unique experience for me.
Most addicting game ever
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This game is ridiculously addictive. Do not buy this game if you have a spouse, job, or any other responsibilities. My only complaint is that the DS version does not have some of the flashy special effects that the PC demo had. On the other hand, the DS version is portable. This is a great game for anyone that likes puzzle games and RPG's.
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. :)
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