If you've played the original Puzzle Quest you know what you're getting with Galactrix - a complex story with a customizable character and engaging puzzles. Gameplay is pretty standard for the genre; move gems around to create lines with three other gems of the same color. Matching different colors gives you different bonuses. For gamers who enjoy Bejeweled, Hexic, or Aurora Feint, Galactrix will be right in your wheelhouse.
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.
