Should a huge Puzzle Quest fan buy this?

TheBeard · 06-25-2010, 06:29 PM

I know it's only $1 right now, but that's $1 I could use towards something else if this game is bad.

I'm a huge fan of puzzle quest. How similar is this game to it?

in.meinem.turm. · 06-25-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBeard

I know it's only $1 right now, but that's $1 I could use towards something else if this game is bad.

I'm a huge fan of puzzle quest. How similar is this game to it?

there is a demo (just not available on steam) and it really did not convince me to buy this. I don't like the match-3-variation used in this one.

PolarisOrbit · 06-25-2010, 11:20 PM

I think it's better than Galactrix but not as good as Puzzle Quest. I got my dollar's worth.

in.meinem.turm. · 06-26-2010, 12:03 AM

If Galctric had this price I would buy it instantly.
And I bought Kingdoms anyways. It's too cheap to pass on it.

Artki · 06-26-2010, 10:31 AM

I just want to know if the turns have a time limit. An optional time limit is ok. It's even ok if some of the sub-games have time limits (like the mount training in puzzle quest).

I don't like to be rushed with a count-down timer in the main game.

Artki · 06-26-2010, 11:24 AM

Found a demo and answered my own question (not timed)

These guys spared no expense on checking their demo - It comes with a pdf manual. The manual for Puzzle Quest!

in.meinem.turm. · 06-26-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Artki

I don't like to be rushed with a count-down timer in the main game.

the pub-game has a timer but the rest has not.

axhed · 07-06-2010, 08:16 AM

i want my dollar back

Deathless2288 · 07-06-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by axhed

i want my dollar back

stop trolling, this game is worth every penny of that dollar.

Gvaz · 07-08-2010, 09:50 AM

This game owns, for a dollar I feel like I ripped THEM off.

elixenie · 12-21-2010, 02:15 AM

What makes this game different from the others is the gutter around the playfield which shows you pieces waiting to be pushed into play. This adds an element of strategy that isn't in the other games. If you like more randomness in your puzzling then you might want to steer away. I like being able to see what's going to happen as a side effect of my move, planning for it, and wondering how my opponent is planning. There is still an element of randomness as pieces entering the gutters are random, and any number of unknown pieces will drop down after a matchup, as in most games of this sort.

The music is also great, and the cutscenes & story are ridiculous to the point of being priceless.

avidwriter · 01-06-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBeard

I know it's only $1 right now, but that's $1 I could use towards something else if this game is bad.

I'm a huge fan of puzzle quest. How similar is this game to it?

Just looking at this game by random, it looks like a cheaper version of Puzzle Quest, I'm gonna pass.

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06-25-2010, 11:20 PM	#3
PolarisOrbit Join Date: May 2009 Reputation: 75 Posts: 517	I think it's better than Galactrix but not as good as Puzzle Quest. I got my dollar's worth.

06-26-2010, 12:03 AM	#4
in.meinem.turm. Join Date: Feb 2008 Reputation: 387 Posts: 4,278	If Galctric had this price I would buy it instantly. And I bought Kingdoms anyways. It's too cheap to pass on it.

06-26-2010, 10:31 AM	#5
Artki Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 8 Posts: 68	I just want to know if the turns have a time limit. An optional time limit is ok. It's even ok if some of the sub-games have time limits (like the mount training in puzzle quest). I don't like to be rushed with a count-down timer in the main game.

06-26-2010, 11:24 AM	#6
Artki Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 8 Posts: 68	Found a demo and answered my own question (not timed) These guys spared no expense on checking their demo - It comes with a pdf manual. The manual for Puzzle Quest!

07-06-2010, 08:16 AM	#8
axhed Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 15 Posts: 196	i want my dollar back

07-08-2010, 09:50 AM	#10
Gvaz Join Date: Oct 2007 Reputation: 14 Posts: 784	This game owns, for a dollar I feel like I ripped THEM off.

12-21-2010, 02:15 AM	#11
elixenie Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 105 Posts: 535	What makes this game different from the others is the gutter around the playfield which shows you pieces waiting to be pushed into play. This adds an element of strategy that isn't in the other games. If you like more randomness in your puzzling then you might want to steer away. I like being able to see what's going to happen as a side effect of my move, planning for it, and wondering how my opponent is planning. There is still an element of randomness as pieces entering the gutters are random, and any number of unknown pieces will drop down after a matchup, as in most games of this sort. The music is also great, and the cutscenes & story are ridiculous to the point of being priceless.