Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was a groundbreaking blend of gem-swapping and role-playing, where you played a heroic adventurer who battled baddies via match-3 showdowns. Puzzle Quest 2, retains the fantasy setting but slims the gameplay down quite substantially. Whether or not you think it's an improvement depends on whether you prefer the epic RPG feel of Puzzle Quest or the lighter hack n' slash vibe of its sequel.
For those unfamiliar with Puzzle Quest's compelling blend of match-3 and RPG, an explanation is in order. Just like an RPG, players have a character that they can level up, equip with spells and armor, and use to explore a vast fantasy landscape. Whenever an enemy is encountered, the action switches to a match-3 grid where the two combatants take turns trying to pummel each other. Matching skulls on teh grid causes damage to the other player, and matching colored gems gathers mana that is used to cast spells. Read more...
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