The game mechanics are similar to the classic match-3-colors concept, but instead of a Tetris-esque top-down affair, you've got colored shapes coming from all sides on a big hex. Anyone who's played the original Puzzle Quest should be able to figure out Galactrix in 5 minutes (it'll take 10 minutes if you've never played the series before). As in the first game, the player builds their energy reserves by matching the appropriate colors together so that they can use their abilities to attack the enemy, restore their shields, rearrange the board, and such. Space mines appear on the board, allowing the player to directly attack the opponent by matching three of them up.
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.
