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Given the success of the first title, it's really no surprise that a sequel was quickly put into production. After a little over a year Puzzle Quest: Galactrix has come out, but it's not exactly a direct sequel. While the original game had the fantasy world setting, Galactrix takes things where no man has gone before. Set amongst the stars, you step into the command boots of a young pilot who is out to make a crew, build their status, and make something of themselves. There's political intrigue and science fiction cliches aplenty, but in all fairness the story is paper thin anyways and only a backdrop to the gameplay.
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.
