Puzzle Quest 2

Price : $20.13

Product Description

Puzzle Quest 2 marks the return of the world’s leading puzzle adventure series and its trademark blend of match 3 gem-based gameplay and fantasy role playing. Rewarding and accessible for all levels of gamer, it is the ultimate delivery system for the mental escape that puzzle gamers seek.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0033BJS9M
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.3 x 4.9 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2010
  

Product Features

• Absorbing puzzle gaming with a purpose with Puzzle Quest?s beloved match 3 gameplay with all new gems and attacks.
• Immersion beyond the puzzles in a fantasy universe with hours of exploration, limitless endings and a new map and exploration system.
• Simple but deep rewards and customization including new unique character classes tuned to multiple skill levels and Satisfying RPG character leveling and rewards

 

Puzzle Quest 2

 

Customer Reviews

Preface: I played Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on PSP from start to finish, and I loved it. I couldn't put it down. I was hooked. I saw little colored gems matching up when I shut my eyes. I consider it one of the best games available. I also played PQ: Galactrix on Nintendo DS from start to finish. It was a painful experience that I don't wish to speak of any further.
Quick Impression of PQ2
Loved: The game sticks to the match 3/4/5 with hybrid RPG elements style of Puzzle Quest 1. It's not like Galactrix. New classes with emphasis on different play styles. Fun minigames that don't interfere with progression. Deeper character customization. No loading times. Silky smooth autosave that doesn't interrupt the flow of the game. Spot-on touch screen controls. Just as addictive as PQ1, if not more so!
Hated: No d-pad or button support. Would like to take a break from using the stylus sometimes. Boring music, not as catchy as PQ1. Subpar audio quality. Sparse but unnecessary voice acting. Difficult to focus on what is happening on top screen while matching gems on the bottom. Would have preferred this game to be released on PSP (if you played PQ1 on PSP, you know what I'm talking about). So addictive, I'm getting carpal tunnel syndrome again.
Bottom line: A must-have for any puzzle/RPG fan, and well worth the price of admission for those who are doubting the price point. You'll get dozens if not hundreds of hours of playtime with great replay value, all in a portable format that goes with you anywhere. Just don't get so addicted that you stop showing up for work.

Puzzle Quest 2 is a really super update to the original, offering a whole new quest, new classes, new minigames etc. This game BEGS to be played with a touch-screen interface, so the DS version will always be preferred to the upcoming XBOX 360 Arcade version, despite the 360 version having much better graphics and sound.
The gameplay here is very familiar, but the developers made navigating the game much more intuitive and fun. No longer are you running round a generic map. Now you actually go into towns etc and interact with different people there. It's much more compelling this way.
Also, good news for gamers put off by Puzzle Quest Galactrix and its terrible load times. Puzzle Quest 2's load times are basically nonexistent, so you'll be happily matching tiles for hours on end without interruption.
Overall, an excellent DS game. My only complaint after many hours of playing today is that the music sounds quite typically DS "scratchy," but this is a minor complaint.
5/5 highly recommended!