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Puzzle Galaxies

36%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, grinding
36% User Score Based on 122 reviews

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"Puzzle Galaxies" is a space-themed match-three puzzle game where you must match jewels while defending against enemy ships. With 68 levels, bonus pods, locked safes, and five unique enemy ships, the game offers a challenging and engaging experience. In addition to the main levels, there is an unlimited time mode for players to aim for high scores with minimal moves.

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36%
Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews
music8 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • Puzzle Galaxies offers a simple and enjoyable gameplay experience, reminiscent of popular match-3 games like Bejeweled and Candy Crush.
  • The game features a unique twist with enemy ships that add a level of challenge by stealing jewels, making it more engaging.
  • With 68 levels and the option to turn off the timer, the game provides good replay value and is accessible to players of all ages.
  • The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with little variation in mechanics or challenge as players progress through the levels.
  • Technical issues, such as crashing when changing resolution and unresponsive buttons, detract from the overall experience.
  • The introduction of the key mechanic in later levels is frustrating and can lead to a loss of interest, as it disrupts the flow of gameplay.
  • gameplay
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with players noting that it quickly becomes stale due to the absence of new mechanics and challenges. While the core idea is moderately entertaining and easy to learn, it fails to evolve, leading to a frustrating experience that does not live up to its "groundbreaking" claims. Overall, the game offers a simplistic match-4 mechanic that does not provide sufficient engagement or difficulty to sustain interest.

    • “To its credit, the game is well made, seems quite reasonably done, and has some inventive mechanics that build well on the core.”
    • “The mechanics are solid, the AI appears well done and well tested, and the mechanics for what they are appear fully fleshed out.”
    • “The basic gameplay is moderately entertaining, click on jewels to form sets while under a time constraint and with enemies moving the jewels around.”
    • “Until area 3 - stage 3, there's no new mechanics and that's where I decided to quit this game.”
    • “Instead, what you get is a poor attempt at a match-4 twist with bland and repetitive gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay doesn't evolve; it's just the same thing over and over.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and immersive, enhancing the overall experience with soothing soundtracks and appealing space backgrounds. However, some users found the sound effects to be annoying and noted that the default settings for music and sound were disabled, which could detract from the experience. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The sound effects and music are also enjoyable and add to the immersive experience.”
    • “+ nice and relaxing soundtrack”
    • “And it's got pretty space backgrounds and soothing music.”
    • “The settings also have a weird default value where 'music', 'sound', and 'show tutorial' are disabled by default.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for being well-executed and enhancing the overall experience, with some players noting a strong aesthetic appeal. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of variety in graphical assets and backgrounds, which detracts from the sense of progression in the game. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there is room for improvement in terms of diversity and widescreen support.

    • “The graphics in the game are well done and add to the overall experience.”
    • “Duh, anyways great graphics and I can tell the dev of this game is a Star Trek lover! I rate it 10/10.”
    • “+ Nice graphics (though I'd like wide-screen graphics and more variety in backgrounds, but what's there is nice).”
    • “Nope and no sir: these are *not* puzzles, and there's barely enough graphical assets to convince you the levels are changing at all.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability with 68 levels and an unlimited time mode, providing players with ample opportunities to engage and unwind. Its low cost further enhances its value, making it an attractive option for those seeking extended gameplay.

    • “With 68 levels of play, the game offers a lot of replay value and is a great way to relax and unwind.”
    • “The low cost of the game makes it a great value, and the unlimited time mode and 68 levels of play offer a lot of replay value.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and offering intuitive controls that enhance accessibility for players of all ages.

    • “The game runs smoothly and is easy to control, making it accessible to players of all ages.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect in the final area to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the mechanics involving enemies locking away crystals that require time-consuming key collection to access. This process is seen as unnecessary and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “In the final area, the enemies become more irritating as they put your crystals in a vault that you have to open by getting a code from clicking on keys. It doesn't make much sense, and it's quite tedious since you can spend over a minute just waiting for 3 keys to drop.”

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