Puzzle Quest is an addictive and remarkable genre-bending game. The more I played it, the more I was able to draw parallels to what would be considered standard RPG games. The system is simple: take a familiar mechanic of matching colored gems or skulls to either build up power for special moves or to unleash an attack on your foe. You can even collect gold to buy items for your character or even craft new items. The story is a bit derivative as your end goal is to stop an evil foe from taking over the land but the gameplay is deep enough to easily overlook this one complaint I have. The game has replay value due to having different character classes that actually does change how you approach how you play. In short, the game is well rounded and is simple enough for pick-up-and-play appeal while still offering plenty of reasons to keep coming back for more. This is one of the best puzzle games I have ever played.
