Puzzle Kingdoms

 Wii
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    68
    Though it’s only $20, it’s a package that isn’t really justified as a retail product. Tack on a host of technical and design flaws, and it’s an experience that’s somewhat disappointing.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    30
    At least if you play Pokemon Trozei, you'll get essentially the same game with a bunch of funny Pokemon faces to laugh at. Here, you might laugh, but it won't be in a good way.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    Puzzle Kingdoms is a worthy addition to the growing list of puzzle/role-playing hybrid games.
  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    Despite its unattractive exterior, Puzzle Kingdoms shines where it counts – fun, addicting puzzles with tons of meaningful customization options, and no BS filler (like, ahem, PQ Galactrix’s tedious leap gate hacking).
  6. GameZone
    73
    Despite its shortcomings, though, it’s probably my favorite game Infinite Interactive has released yet. If you’re up for another helping of puzzle/RPG this soon after Galactrix, Puzzle Kingdoms delivers.
  7. IGN
    70
    Puzzle Kingdoms on the Wii turned out to be a better game than the DS version -- the core mechanics are rock solid. The problems I have with the game come from the sloppy production values, most likely due to the bargain basement development budget.
  8. My Gamer
    28
    It is quite obvious that Puzzle Kingdoms had a low budget to work with. They tried to recreate Puzzle Quest to make another quick buck, but fell completely flat.
  9. Nintendo Gamer
    55
    A hugely disappointing sequel to a great puzzler. More of the same would have been better than this. [Nov 2009, p.68]
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  10. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    73
    If you can bear to look at it, you'll enjoy its tile matching, stat-swelling RPG tendencies. [Oct 2009, p.83]
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  11. Worth Playing
    70
    It's a solid puzzle game, and I recommend it to fans of the genre, though new players may end up being more puzzled by the gameplay rather than the actual puzzles.
  12. XGN
    50
    Puzzle Kingdoms is a nice puzzle game for the fanatics. Still, the game doesn't offer much variation which is needed. And therefore this game will disappear pretty soon in the closet.