Puzzle Quest 2 Reviews
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1UP gives it a "B+":
The PC version of Puzzle Quest 2 rivals the DS when it comes to deciding which version is better. Unlike the 360, where you have to rely on the analog stick, the ability to use the mouse/trackpad provides the same feeling as using the stylus. The PC version also features voice acting originally included in the XBLA version of the game. Another great thing about the PC release is that the bigger screen really lets the character animations shine.
The game costs just $19.99 on Steam, but unfortunately for Mac users, Puzzle Quest 2 is only a PC release at this time. As I mentioned earlier, the PC version is on par with the original DS release. The key factor in picking a platform is whether or not you want to play Puzzle Quest 2 on the go. Regardless, this new release makes the game available to even more players and should not be missed.
Gear Diary doesn't score it:
But those minor criticisms aside, Puzzle Quest 2 is a worthy successor to the 2007 original game and allows us to forgive and forget the unfortunate Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. It has enough of a story to keep things engaging, enough cool combat and mini-games and side-quests to keep you going for hours, and enough differences in skills and character types to keep you coming back again and again for more.
GamersInfo remains scoreless, too:
For $15, or 1200 Microsoft points, it is a lot of fun. It rivals its older sibling in overall level of enjoyment. Folks who had a blast with the original will probably love Puzzle Quest 2. Those who felt alienated by the first game will probably not find much enjoyment in this installment. If in doubt, there is a decent size demo available to play. Who knew matching could be so much fun? Now if only finding a pair of socks was this easy.
GamingAngels doesn't do the scoring thing either:
Going through the puzzles is not just about killing enemies, but also things like looting boxes, bashing through doors and many other scenarios. The fact is, you never feel like the game talks down to you or even wants to trick you into thinking it's not a puzzle game. It surely wants you to feel like you're involved in a puzzle, but it gives you enough of an RPG feel that you keep wanting to get to the next town, the next boss and the next level.
Gamezebo gives it a 4/5:
Puzzle Quest 2 is much more than a simply slapping a fresh coat of paint onto the first game and calling it a sequel. Fundamental changes have been made to both the RPG and match-3 portions of the game with the result that emphasis seems more on combat than role-playing and exploration. Players who thought Challenge of the Warlords got bogged down under the weight of its epic fantasy setting will appreciate Puzzle Quest 2's more streamlined approach. Personally, while I found the match-3 as addictive as ever (the "one more round" hook is still firmly in place), the streamlining of the world around it made the game seem like that much more of a grind.
The Examiner joins the scoreless crowd:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brilliant evolution of casual game mechanics combined with strategy, and role-playing game elements that core and casual players alike should enjoy it's well worth it's meager $20 price tag.
And Rock, Paper, Shotgun does more of an impressions piece:
The only reason I'm not recommending you all run off to pre-order it right away is because it's so addictive and so lightweight that I find it enormously annoying how easily I can lose an hour to it. But then, that's the same problem I have with tower defense games, so I'm aware I'm in the minority here. I'll just let you make your own mind up.
