Puzzle Colony

About

"Puzzle Colony" is a pirate-themed game that combines strategy and puzzle-solving. As a captain, you build and manage a colony while completing challenging puzzles to acquire resources and advance the story. With its unique blend of gameplay elements, "Puzzle Colony" offers an engaging and entertaining experience for players who enjoy a good adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

story3 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on the match 3 genre, incorporating strategic elements that enhance gameplay.
Ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience without pressure to spend money.
The graphics and overall design are well-executed, making the game visually appealing and engaging.

There are several bugs that affect gameplay, such as issues with power moves and cascading interactions.
Some players find the game becomes tedious and repetitive after a certain point, lacking new content.
The game can be confusing at times, with a steep learning curve and insufficient instructions for new players.

monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
10%
80%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating that ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for a casual experience without mandatory payments. However, some users report technical issues with ads crashing the game and express frustration over the presence of unlock timers and microtransactions that can hinder gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a fair approach to monetization, it still incorporates elements typical of mobile games that may detract from the experience for some players.
- “A really cool game with no ads!”
- “The first negative thing to note is that about 75% of the ads crashed the game, so I had to watch them again to get the reward.”
- “The game itself isn't bad, but like every mobile game, it is intentionally hobbled by unlock timers, various currencies, and riddled with microtransactions.”
- “I play a lot and never felt the need to watch ads for any reason.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The game's story is well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and RPG progression elements. The mission-based structure offers a variety of challenges, enhancing the overall experience, though some users express a desire for the ability to replay missions. Overall, the combination of good graphics and a compelling storyline contributes to its enjoyment.
- “The game is very well done, I really enjoyed the story.”
- “Absolutely the best game I have played, lots to do, smooth graphics, and a good story.”
- “RPG progression of crew, gentle resource and town building, good graphics, and a storyline.”
- “Really quite fun mission-based management/puzzle game, let down by an inability to restart/replay missions.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with many users describing them as awesome, sublime, and smooth, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players note that the use of excessive graphics can lead to battery drain, which may detract from gameplay for some users. Overall, the visual presentation is a strong point, enhancing the engaging storyline and gameplay variety.
- “Graphics are awesome too.”
- “Graphics are sublime and the gameplay is very easy to play.”
- “Absolutely the best game I have played, lots to do, smooth graphics, no ads, good story.”
- “Ok, but it uses excessive unnecessary graphics which drains my battery fast.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally easy to pick up and visually appealing, providing a fun experience; however, it suffers from a lack of originality and can become repetitive over time, particularly due to its reliance on match-3 mechanics.
- “The graphics are sublime and the gameplay is very easy to play.”
- “Unique gameplay.”
- “The game is fun, but it lacks the originality of the main game that is centered (sadly) around match-3 gameplay.”
- “Though I eventually gave up because the gameplay became a little repetitive.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players initially enjoy the grinding aspect of the game, particularly when collecting gems, but find it becomes tedious and repetitive once all five gems are obtained, leading to a decline in engagement.
- “It was lots of fun, but once all 5 gems are collected, it gets tedious and boring; nothing new, just repeats of the old.”