MARVEL Puzzle Quest
- December 5, 2013
- Broken Circle Studios
"Marvel Puzzle Quest" is a match-3 role-playing game featuring Marvel comics super heroes and villains. Players must form a team and battle against Norman Osborn's rise to power and restore balance to the Marvel Universe. The game features over 200 characters to collect and upgrade, including Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and Iron Man, with a community of over 15 million players worldwide.
Reviews
- Fantastic puzzle game for Marvel fans with a surprisingly good story mode.
- Highly recommended for Match 3 enthusiasts, and even those who aren't fans may find it enjoyable.
- The game is entertaining and runs smoothly, with responsive customer service.
- Micro-transactions create a pay-to-win situation, making progression difficult without spending money.
- Some players find the game dull at first and lacking in engaging gameplay and visuals.
- Issues with RNG and lack of saves can lead to frustrating experiences for players.
- story4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode in Marvel Puzzle Quest is praised for being surprisingly engaging and enjoyable, contributing to the game's addictive nature. However, players express a desire for new storylines to keep the experience fresh. Overall, it stands out as a highlight of the game, particularly compared to its predecessor.
“Fast and fun with a surprisingly good story mode.”
“Addicting as hell, but needs new storylines.”
“Marvel Puzzle Quest really is the best I have ever played.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is initially engaging, allowing players to make in-game purchases that enhance their experience, but over time, many users find that they can enjoy the game fully without further spending, especially after building a strong roster.
“I've enjoyed this game and didn't mind making in-game purchases early on.”
“I guess it is slow at first, but after 2 years, I've built a great roster and many of my heroes are maxed out, so I can play as long as I want and don't ever see the need to make another in-game purchase.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to keep up with the competition.”
“It's frustrating that the game locks essential content behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra.”
“I appreciate the game, but the constant prompts to buy in-game currency really detract from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while micro-transactions create a pay-to-win environment, it is still possible to progress through traditional grinding methods.
“While the microtransactions create a pay-to-win situation, you can still achieve progress through ordinary grinding.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being more engaging and visually appealing compared to typical bejeweled-style games, offering a fresh and interesting experience for players.
“If you want to play a Bejeweled-type game, this one offers a more interesting experience both gameplay-wise and visually.”
“If you want to play a Bejeweled-type game, you can find more interesting options both gameplay-wise and visually.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization, consistently running smoothly on users' PCs without performance issues.
“It always runs smoothly on my PC.”
“The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it enjoyable without any lag.”