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Puzzle Quest Challenge of the WarlorNintendo DS Nintendo DS Game
PRODUCT DETAILS Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords – DS Game
UPC:879278320048
Condition:Used
Genre:Puzzle & Brain Games
Platform:Nintendo DS
Region:Region Free
ESRB:Everyone 10+
SKU:DS_PUZZLE_QUEST_CHALLENGE_OF_THE_WAR
———This game is fully cleaned, tested & working. Includes the Disc/Cartridge Only. May have some minor scratches/scuffs.This description was last updated on October 28th, 2020.
This game is a fusion of “Bejeweled” plus a fantasy RPG. Mostly Bejeweled. The weird part is, I don’t really like Bejeweled, it’s too boring and one-dimensional (figuratively speaking), but I love Puzzle Quest. Yes, the plot is stereotypical, the quests all similar, the puzzles highly repetitive — and yet somehow it works brilliantly. I particularly enjoy the spell-casting aspects of the gameplay, as well as the “side games” (more Bejeweled variants) to upgrade your mount or learn new spells. A game that has a meatier RPG aspect and multiple puzzle types for combat would be a better game, but Puzzle Quest does what it tries to do very well (make Bejeweled interesting & fresh), so I definitely recommend it to gamers who enjoy puzzle games and RPGs.
With all the various puzzle games available for the DS, there isn’t really all that much anymore that can make one stick out more than another. Puzzle Quest manages to stand on it’s own thanks to it being an incredibly addictive mash of puzzle and RPG elements that set it apart from the rest of the pack. Starting out as a typical RPG, you perform combat by partaking in puzzles that are reminiscent of Bejeweled. You take turns moving pieces around and the game even requires some strategy to it as well. The fact that the puzzle and RPG elements are combined here, and that they actually work as well, is reason enough to pick up Puzzle Quest alone. The game’s overall presentation is fresh and the main quest is incredibly long and also features some incredibly addictive puzzle gameplay that will keep you playing Puzzle Quest for quite some time. The only downsides to Puzzle Quest are that the puzzle field is cramped on the bottom screen of the DS, and it’s easy to miss something in the heat of gameplay. Not to mention that many of the enemies throughout the game can be very frustrating, but the good definitely outweighs the bad here thanks to the addictive gameplay. All in all, Puzzle Quest may sound like an odd hybrid of two genres that have seen well worn entires on handhelds, but make no mistake that this one of the most fun experiences you’ll have either way on the DS right now.
Good lord this game is addictive!Anyone who has played bejeweled or any of it’s clones knows how to play this game. This is a puzzle adventure game and is definitely kid friendly.On top of that they added a kind of battle style game play and adventure story to the already addictive play.On top of that the victories you gain will give you abilities and special power ups/attacks/weapons/etc.ON TOP OF THAT, you can puzzle battle to create secret items that will give you even more power ups and bonuses.It’s like the creators thought to them selves “How can we make crack cocaine into a video game?”Yes it’s that addicitive, especially when you have a friend to battle against.So one bad thing about the game?Most DS games have a multiplay feature where more than one person can play with only one card. This unfortunately is not one of those games so if you want to play with someone else, they will need to purchase the game as well. It was kind of a let down when we wanted to try the vs. feature but in the end it was worth it and we get some good fun out of the game.
If you like puzzle games but think they could use a little more depth, this is the game for you. At the core it is a puzzle game, but it adds various elements of an RPG so that playing this game requires strategy as well. The graphics, music and plot are far from perfect, but the game elements combine to make this a superb game.
It’s also very hard to get a hold of =) This is the kind of game you hope for with the DS – something fun and out of the ordinary. The bejweled aspect can get annoying at times, but it just means you need to pay attention. The good part is that if you need to, you can put this down at any moment and pick up again without “dying”. Oh, and to that effect, losing a battle still gets you something. What a concept!Additionally, there are choices you have to make in the game that affect the ending and playstyle to give you some flavor. It’s very addicting, challenging, and worth the bargain basement price.One note, in case retrolio copies this over to the PSP version – there is a bug currently known that you get no credit for your companions. It’s only a small help, but still could be a distractor for some. On the company’s site they haven’t mention if they will have a fix in newer version of the game or not.
I probably wouldn’t have heard about this game, except one night I decided to ask on a message board if Bejeweled had ever been released for the Nintendo DS. I thought if ever there was a game that was perfect for the touch screen it was Bejeweled. Somebody replied telling me about Puzzle Quest. I was a little unsure if I’d like a game that was similar but not exactly the same, but I decided to try it out. I guess I’m pretty lucky I found it in a store because I’ve since heard horror stories about it being hard to find. (though I could have bought it here) Anyway, I found I enjoyed this game even more than Bejeweled. I haven’t played a single game of Bejeweled since I picked up Puzzle Quest. A fantastic game. Supposedly the PSP version has prettier graphics, but a game like this is made for a touch screen or a computer mouse. I wouldn’t want to be limited to a directional pad when playing this game, no matter how good the graphics are. If you like Bejeweled, get this game. If you like RPG’s, get this game. If you like puzzle games, get this game. See? There’s something for just about everyone. Ok, maybe not sports fans. Of course, I’d still like to see Bejeweled put out for the DS.
This is a great little game. It’s a combination of match 3 puzzles and some light RPG elements. The funny part is just how elaborate they got with the story for a puzzle game like this. It’s a real treat to play.
At this point in the DS life cycle, there aren’t many good RPG titles available to play. PQ fills in some of the void with a solid RPG title that partners gameplay using an interesting puzzle twist. The RPG elements of the game are surprisingly deep and will keep fans of the genre interested for awhile with it’s addictive leveling-up attributes. Also, this game does a good job at being “available time diverse”. If you only have a few minutes to beat one puzzle and put one microstep forward in the single player campaign, you can do that and have your progress saved. If you want to stay glued to it for hours (like I did yesterday on a long plane ride), then it will keep your long-term interest. The game is definitely fun, but has some drawbacks as others mentioned below. Here are the pros and cons:Pros*Deep RPG elements*Addictive game play*Long, deep, and interesting story/campaign*Decent graphics for its intended purpose*Excellent utilization of the touch screenCons*No variety in the musical score. You literally have to play on mute after an hour of gameplay.*The requirement of multiple game cards for multiplayer is greedy. I have three DSs for my kids and me to play other games. I am not going to purchase three licenses for this game.*No WiFi play – this is dissapointing as it would have been a fun experience to play with folks on line.
This is a great game. A very different game, so be prepared. It is essentially Bejeweled turned RPG. You get spells depending on level. You can learn spells from captured enemies. You can train and ride on different mounts… It’s a great game. I’ve put about 30 hours into it so far and tried all the classes. The multiplayer option is great. There are so many great games out there but so many of them have no multiplayer option.Player against another person is totally different and I highly recommend you find a friend to get another copy. The computer is pretty smart in terms of matching, but they don’t always anticipate the spells you can use. This is where multiplayer shines.My girlfriend also got a copy. She told me she was up until 5 AM this morning playing puzzlequest. After she said that I figured it was time to quite a quick review of this excellent game.
Simply said..I have to get another copy of this game because my boyfriend has stolen my copy. >_<This game is extremely addictive and starts off fairly quickly. This game is a combination of a puzzle (Match 3 icons in a row) type game with a simple RPG game. Although it lacks story depth, the game is deep in other ways.Basically, you go around a fantasy RPG generic world completing quests which may or may not be involved with the storyline. Along the way, you will, of course, encounter monsters. When you encounter a monster, the screen changes into a puzzle game and you “fight” by matching mana gems, along with gold coins and experience gems. You also gain spells which you can use with the mana you gain by matching the appropriate mana gems. For example, there is a spell called Forest Fire which causes a decent amount of damage to your foe. In order to “cast” that spell, you need 6 yellows and 6 reds. Usually you match gems by linking 3 or more in a row vertically or horizontally. So if you want to use Forest Fire, you would look for yellow and red gems to match so you can obtain enough mana to cast the spell against the monster. Once the monster’s life goes down to 0, you win the battle and move on.The integration of the RPG world, items, and spells are not the only things that makes this game incredible. You also can capture monsters and animals. Some animals you can make as your mount to go around the world faster. In addition, you can build your own Citade.