Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was an innovative game using elements of RPGs to make a puzzle game similar to the online favourite, Bejeweled, a more in-depth experience. The game was a sleeper hit in 2007 and thus the team over at Infinite Interactive have developed a sequel – Puzzle Quest Galactrix.
For those unfamiliar with the original 2007 title, the main part of the game involved a puzzle board not dissimilar to games such as the aforementioned, casual online game Bejeweled or Columns (for those of you old enough to have owned a Sega GameGear). The aim was to match gems of the same colour in groups of three or more. Combinations of coloured gems would enable the gamer to use certain power-ups to help in battle, whilst matching attack gems would cause damage to the enemy.
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.
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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.
