Puzzle Kingdoms

 DS
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. My Gamer
    24
    The entire product feels rushed and is definitely of budget title quality.

Awards & Rankings

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#88 Best DS Game of 2009
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#84 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
55
#55 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. KrisAsick
    Aug 13, 2009
    4
    This game is poorly made and I find it perplexing that it's getting the kinds of reviews it's getting. It makes me wonder if theThis game is poorly made and I find it perplexing that it's getting the kinds of reviews it's getting. It makes me wonder if the rest of the puzzle gaming genre is suffering since there's only a handful of puzzle games I enjoy. (Galactrix being one of them.) There's visual errors in parts of the interface, a lack of feedback when performing certain actions, no way to quit a battle that'll be too difficult, various bugs related to swapping units and how much money is lost upon defeat, and you can even get into situations where you and the AI just make the same unproductive move back and forth because any other move would give the opponent a really good move following. All that said though, the character graphics and backgrounds are good, and the mini-games are actually more enjoyable than the core gameplay... but it's just not worth it in my opinion. Hunt down Challenge of The Warlords or Galactrix instead... they're FAR better.… Full Review »
  2. Xiru
    May 21, 2009
    8
    With different gameplay mechanics and a couple strategy elements thrown in for good measure, this title is a refreshing addition to the With different gameplay mechanics and a couple strategy elements thrown in for good measure, this title is a refreshing addition to the franchise, especially considering how disappointing Galactrix was/is. If you loved the original Puzzle Quest, give this a try.… Full Review »
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