- Puzzle Quest 3 revives match-3/RPG mash-up after ten years away - 21 January 2021
Puzzle Quest is returning after a ten year absence. Puzzle Quest 3 will again combine match-3 and RPG mechanics together with the original designer Steve Fawkner at the helm, but this time it’ll be – possible uh-oh – free-to-play. (more…)
- Puzzle Quest 3 revives match-3/RPG mash-up after ten years away - 21 January 2021
Puzzle Quest is returning after a ten year absence. Puzzle Quest 3 will again combine match-3 and RPG mechanics together with the original designer Steve Fawkner at the helm, but this time it’ll be – possible uh-oh – free-to-play. (more…)
- The Dorkly Weekly: The Geekiest Role-Playing Game of Them All - 13 February 2012
The might warriors circle each other warily, keen eyes searching for the slightest chink in their foe's armor. The tightness of an overtaxed muscle. The telltale twitching of an over-eager sword arm. An over-reliance on purple gems. We've a great fondness for the work of video game humor site Dorkly here at Kotaku . I've featured their work here so often that folks often ask me if we have some sort of official agreement. The answer is no, not particularly, but I'd like to think they were aware enough of my plans to feature their videos on a weekly basis as part of Kotaku Off-Kilter that they featured one of my favorite games of all-time in today's video. I've played Puzzle Quest s one and two on every platform imaginable. I've currently got ongoing campaigns in the second game running on my iPad, my Xbox 360, and my Kindle Fire, all at once. So while yes, it is a little geeky, it's my k…
- Crackdown 2 Finally Arrives on Windows Phone 7 - 17 December 2010
Not the full game of course, but the tower defense mobile version of the Xbox 360 game. Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst integrates with Bing Maps to use real world locations for the tower defense rounds you play in the game. The mobile game also ties in with the Xbox 360 version of Crackdown 2, allowing you to unlock bonus content on both the Windows Phone 7 version and the Xbox 360. The game will sell for 560 Microsoft Points, or about $7 $2.99. Other games that hit Windows Phone 7 this week inlcude Game Chest: Logic and Puzzle Quest 2.
- Puzzle Quest 2 Welcomes Tiny Fingers - 10 December 2010
Namco brings the sequel to the original role-puzzling game to the iPhone, and while Puzzle Quest 2's engaging gameplay is intact, the controls are a little on the tiny side. I played the original Puzzle Quest on every available platform, and now I seem to be doing the same with Puzzle Quest 2. So far the Xbox Live Arcade version has been my favorite, but that might just be because I love the recliner I've stationed in front of the television set. The new iPhone version gets the job done, but the thick of finger might find the tiny controls more trouble than they're worth.
- Puzzle Quest 2 review - 9 October 2010
A robed sorceress meets eyes with an Orc warlord. The mage raises her enchanted staff to meet him, and the mighty titans clash at the height of their fame and glory, turning their weapons forward... to quietly sit down and match gems. Of course, Puzzle Quest 2 is more than medieval tic-tac-toe. Infinite Interactive has not only refined the original’s gameplay (one of gaming’s most addictive drugs), they’ve created an elaborate scheme to lure you into becoming a pure slave to color matching, temping you with constant rewards. The shift to a dungeon-crawler presentation, however, wonderfully eases the repetition of gem-matching. You guide your character from an isometric perspective, moving within a many-roomed, many-leveled frozen castle, wading through tons of attractive, original art (as opposed to the gaudy, repetitive map you might expect) between games, creating an intrinsic reward…
- Puzzle Quest 2 Steam update #2 released - 5 October 2010
The second Puzzle Quest 2 Steam update is now live. This update fixes friend invites for multiplayer battles, among other things. The full change list can be seen here .
- Puzzle Quest 2 Update Released - 4 October 2010
An update to Puzzle Quest 2 has been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: * Invite Friend button in multiplayer launches friend invite UI again; * Enhanced mod support, per mod start up scripts are processed at game start up; * Fixed problems where game gets stuck completing the main quest line with Steam set to offline mode; * Fixed start up crash relating to shaders effecting a small number of users; * Fixed start up crash for users with G35 headsets or 7 channel audio setups; * Fixed a crash when dragging the scrollbar if selling a large number of trade items;
- Steam Cloud Support Added To Puzzle Quest 2 - 8 September 2010
Being fans of all things Puzzle Quest, we've just turned on support for Steam Cloud to it and its cousins. This means you'll be able to continue your quest from any machine when launching the Steam version of the following games: Puzzle Quest 2 Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Puzzle Kingdoms Puzzle Chronicles And don't forget that Puzzle Quest 2 is currently 33% off on Steam! If you already own the game, feel free to purchase multiple copies for your friends.
- Midweek Madness Sale - Puzzle Quest 2 at 33% OFF - 7 September 2010
Save 33% on Puzzle Quest 2 during the Midweek Madness Sale. Hurry, as the offer ends Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 4PM Pacific Time.
- Puzzle Quest 2 Steam update released - 7 September 2010
Puzzle Quest 2 has been updated on Steam! Click here for a list of changes.
- Puzzle Quest 2 Update Released - 6 September 2010
Updates to Puzzle Quest 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: * Hero selection - the first hero that appears in the hero select screen is now the hero you were last using in quest mode; * Chasm spell text updated; * Extra hero info in inventory - when you mouse over the portrait in the inventory, a tooltip appears to show you the stats you can't normally see; * 1600x900 & 1024x600 resolution support added; * Steam button - selecting the Steam button on the main menu gives you the option to view achievements, stats, the official group, and the PQ2 steam forum (must have Steam Community In-Game enabled); * Treasure Grab! minigame loot drops have increased. Gives extra loot for matching 4/5 chests, extra loot on higher difficulty; * Mod support added; * Fix for the "Royal Door" quest door - the pathfi…
- New Release - Puzzle Quest 2 - 12 August 2010
Puzzle Quest 2 is now available for purchase. Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world filled with amazing creatures, powerful weapons, and challenging minigames! Addicting Match 3 gameplay is blended seamlessly with immersive role playing in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest! Jump right into the action and customize your character with any one of four classes, each with different skills and abilities. Gain experience and earn treasure as you progress through the adventure, unlocking new spells and harder Match 3 challenges! Are you a brave enough hero to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutches of the demon Gorgon?
- PUZZLE QUEST 2 GIVEAWAY! - 12 August 2010
Puzzle Quest 2 PC launches on Steam within the next 24 hours. To celebrate Infinite Interactive will be giving away 5 free copies on Facebook, chosen at random. All you have to do to be in it is "Like" the Infinite Interactive facebook page. Follow the link below! Infinite Interactive on Facebook
- STEAM PREVIEW ON ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN - 11 August 2010
With just two days until release , the folks over at Rock Paper Shotgun have posted some initial impressions of the Steam version of Puzzle Quest 2 . Their full article can be found here .
- PRE-ORDER AND RELEASE DATE! - 6 August 2010
Puzzle Quest 2 is now available for pre-order, see the news here and the store page here . The release is scheduled for Thursday 12th August 2010.
- Pre-Purchase Puzzle Quest 2 Now and Save 10% - 6 August 2010
Puzzle Quest 2 , a sequel to the award-winning, genre-defining puzzle game PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords , is now available for Pre-purchase. Purchase between now and August 17th's launch day and save 10%!
- GAME TRAILERS VIDEO PREVIEW - 10 June 2010
GameTrailers.com has posted a preview video of Puzzle Quest 2 with plenty of gameplay footage. The preview also highlights the advances to gameplay and art style in this highly anticipated sequel. See the video at gametrailers.com .
- JOYSTIQ PREVIEW FOR PUZZLE QUEST 2 - 8 June 2010
Joystiq has a Puzzle Quest 2 preview online after playing a preview version of the game with Infinite Interactive's Lead Designer Steve Fawkner. Here's a quick taste: JS: Puzzle Quest 2 seems like exactly the kind of update fans will want: a few new mechanics and a new setting built around the same core gameplay. The team is very aware of fan feedback on Galactrix, and even though Puzzle Quest 2 is a very different game from Challenge of the Warlords, I'm definitely looking forward to sinking some hours into the RPG/gem-matching mashup when it comes out later this summer. Check out the full preview on joystiq.com .
- INTERVIEW WITH TIM RAMAGE ON WORTHPLAYING - 8 June 2010
Worth Playing has an interview with Tim Ramage, executive producer at D3 Publisher of America. Here is a small sample: WP: Puzzle Quest 2 is a true sequel to Puzzle Quest versus a spin-off of Galactrix, correct? TR: Yes, with Puzzle Quest 2, we're going back and providing a true sequel to Puzzle Quest 1. With Galactrix, it was more of a spin-off in the Puzzle Quest world. This time, with Puzzle Quest 2, we're bringing everything that was epic in Puzzle Quest 1 to life in Puzzle Quest 2, with a new type of adventure. It's more of a dungeon crawler type of adventure where players essentially get a chance to explore the world from a closer point of view. It's a single world where you, as an adventurer, stumble upon this town of Verloren, which is cursed by this magic that has overtaken a nearby castle. You are there to solve the mystery. Read the full interview at worthplaying.com .
