Puzzle Quest Galactrix takes place in the vast reaches of space, where a crew of brave pilots and robots face vicious aliens throughout the galaxy. Like the first Puzzle Quest, Galactrix leans heavily on role-playing elements, as you earn special attacks and inflict damage to enemies by moving pieces on a board. Gameplay is a cross between gem games like Bejeweled and Hexic, and works a little differently than in the original, but it still plays wonderfully. It's even more fun against a friend in two-player mode, even though you both need a copy of the game. With detailed maps and comic book-style characters, graphically it's a beautiful looking game. Some of the in-game events are tedious, like unlocking Leapgates or tracking down an enemy who is faster than you are, but Galactrix is still out of this world.
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.
