Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

 PC
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 103
  3. Negative: 12 out of 103
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  1. dyspeptic
    Mar 11, 2015
    5
    Do you like games that claim to be random, yet you can never get a good move lined up, while an improbable number of moves "drop into place" for your opponent? Are you addicted to grinding on foes so much weaker than you that you can overcome this imbalance? I have the perfect game for you...
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jan 31, 2008
    6
    This game has the potential to be a really really fun experience, however it is often marred by a few things that turn out to be a constant annoynace. The biggest problem is that the game seems to favor your computer opponent far more often than it does you. It does not seem random at all. It's not just pure coincidence that the computer gets to take 3295623489732849 turns way way This game has the potential to be a really really fun experience, however it is often marred by a few things that turn out to be a constant annoynace. The biggest problem is that the game seems to favor your computer opponent far more often than it does you. It does not seem random at all. It's not just pure coincidence that the computer gets to take 3295623489732849 turns way way more often than you possibly can. If that was fixed, this game would be well worth its price tag. Until then, save yourself the headaches and spend your money elsewhere.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    Jan 28, 2009
    5
    The game is interesting, unfortunately it has two enormous flaws for me. The first one is the JRPG look and dialogs are extremely childish. They are simply an uninteresting waste of time. The game would have been much more tolerable without the "story" and the world map. The second major flaw is luck plays far too much in the outcome of a battle. It makes this game totally unsuited forThe game is interesting, unfortunately it has two enormous flaws for me. The first one is the JRPG look and dialogs are extremely childish. They are simply an uninteresting waste of time. The game would have been much more tolerable without the "story" and the world map. The second major flaw is luck plays far too much in the outcome of a battle. It makes this game totally unsuited for people who like more serious games. Basically, this is a great game for children, but not for adults.… Expand
  4. EricE.
    Feb 5, 2008
    7
    Fun game but it definitely cheats in favor of the AI in order to make it more difficult and to make up for the AI's dumbness. Many many times where the AI would get bonus after bonus after bonus with extra turn after extra turn absolutely killing the player. I couldn't get past the cheating puzzles in order to enjoy the game. My mother noticed the same thing and both of us Fun game but it definitely cheats in favor of the AI in order to make it more difficult and to make up for the AI's dumbness. Many many times where the AI would get bonus after bonus after bonus with extra turn after extra turn absolutely killing the player. I couldn't get past the cheating puzzles in order to enjoy the game. My mother noticed the same thing and both of us decided not to buy it.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PC Game of 2007
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#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. IGN
    86
    The unlikely marriage of puzzle gameplay with RPG mechanics makes for one of the most addictive experiences available to gamers today.
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  2. PC Format
    83
    One of the most fun puzzle games since "Bookworm Adventures." [Jan 2008, p.74]
  3. GameSpy
    70
    The minute-to-minute gameplay is tried and true, and when you factor in the long-tailed character progression, well, let's just say it's a wrap. Puzzle Quest's designers are certainly onto something here.
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