1UP's brief hands-on time with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix revealed a decidedly more complex game than the original. Not only can the candy-colored hex-shaped gems flood in from any direction now (rather than simply falling from the top of the screen as in the original game, they instead spawn from whatever area of the board you're currently working in), but you can also stock up to three ships, each with their own unique combat skills and specialties (making for some welcome variety). The galaxy map is a sprawling spider web of solar systems, and -- though 1UP wasn't shown any explicit examples -- they were told that Galactrix will feature city-management mechanics similar to its predecessor, with plenty of assorted minigames tied to your home base's evolution.
Hardcore Gamer: The Puzzle Quest games have been big hits in the digital era and have breathed new life into puzzle games by applying some RPG gameplay mechanics to the genre. Now, instead of spending $10 for the Galactrix and Challenge of the Warlords entries, you can get them both for only $1 each.
In this second of four parts, we discuss how games based purely on luck are little more than immoral cash cows for the people who produce them - and represent some of the worst design choices out there.
In this episode the guys talk about Quantum Conundrum, DayZ, Rainbow Moon, Heroes of Ruin, SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance, Sushi Castle, About To Blow Up Part 1, Wushi, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, some news and plenty more.
