Game Revolution writes: "We at GR already know that, for many of you, the original Puzzle Quest ultimately contributed to the demise of your previous job/nominally-heterosexual union/general attention span. And we sympathize. Indeed, at least one of your humble GR hosts had to whip out his DS copy of Puzzle Quest in sheer psychic self-defense at one particular overlong game-publisher press-conference. Namely me."
Hardcore Gamer: The Puzzle Quest games have been big hits in the digital era and have breathed new life into puzzle games by applying some RPG gameplay mechanics to the genre. Now, instead of spending $10 for the Galactrix and Challenge of the Warlords entries, you can get them both for only $1 each.
In this second of four parts, we discuss how games based purely on luck are little more than immoral cash cows for the people who produce them - and represent some of the worst design choices out there.
In this episode the guys talk about Quantum Conundrum, DayZ, Rainbow Moon, Heroes of Ruin, SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance, Sushi Castle, About To Blow Up Part 1, Wushi, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, some news and plenty more.