Gaming Nexus writes: "So... I really enjoyed Puzzle Quest when I played it for the Nintendo DS, enjoyed it enough to complete it, and then buy it again later on Xbox Live. The game did a great job of turning Bejeweled on its head, and let's be honest, the original Puzzle Quest was Bejeweled with an RPG tacked on. Galactrix and D3 Publisher have tried to take that first game and improve upon it, and release it for every console under the sun. With Galactrix the change in venue to the vastness of space and planetary travel invokes a sense of wonderment and exploration like that of Mass Effect, and attempts to get the game play more refined to be more accessible to everyone. Unfortunately the game falls flat on its face when it comes to accessibility and fun. With gameplay that at time borders on criminally unfair, and a boring and initially confusing interface, Galactrix has a tough time doing anything to impress me as a gamer and a puzzle game fan."
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.
