Puzzle Quest 2

Puzzle Quest 2 mixes pretty colours and RPG-style character progression, and lets you match gems and snag delicious loot.

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Puzzle Quest 2 is a match-three RPG where players solve puzzles to attack enemies, cast spells, and complete quests in a fantasy world. They control a hero with unique abilities, battling monsters and completing tasks to level up and progress. The game features various character classes, equipment, and skill trees for customization.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 517 reviews

story65 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Addictive gameplay that combines match-3 mechanics with RPG elements, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Offers a variety of character classes and spells, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization.
Great for casual play, with many quests and mini-games to keep players entertained for hours.

Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious, especially with long battles and similar enemy types.
AI can feel unfair, often getting advantageous moves that lead to frustration for players.
Lacks the charm and depth of the original Puzzle Quest, with a less engaging story and fewer RPG elements.

story
252 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The story in Puzzle Quest 2 has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it less engaging and more generic compared to its predecessor. While some appreciate the entertaining quests and RPG elements, others criticize the narrative as thin and repetitive, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as fun for its mechanics, but the story lacks the charm and depth that made the first game memorable.
- “One of the best RPG-style gem matching games with a great storyline.”
- “The story, while not as grand as the first title, is entertaining and makes you want to continue playing to the conclusion.”
- “It's got a good storyline, fun gameplay, abilities, classes, and many other things to delve into!”
- “The story is paper-thin, and is basically an excuse to fight fight fight, but the puzzle is a brain-teaser, and the AI can get pretty rough.”
- “Too boring and repetitive, while the story is almost insubstantial.”
- “And whilst the story of the original didn't set any new records in originality, Puzzle Quest 2's story is both completely unrelated to the first and so boring that I just skipped it entirely.”
gameplay
92 mentions
43 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive match-3 mechanics, which are simple yet offer depth and strategic complexity, making it enjoyable for casual play. While many players appreciate the engaging and varied gameplay, some note that it can become repetitive over time, especially as the game slows down compared to its predecessor. Overall, it successfully combines RPG elements with puzzle gameplay, though some feel it lacks the depth and variety of earlier titles in the series.
- “Fun gameplay loop, great for casual drop-in play when you have an hour to kill - you're hardly going to forget the controls!”
- “The mechanics are simple yet hard to master and you build up your character how you want to play.”
- “Such simple gameplay on the surface, but so addicting and contains a considerable depth of strategy.”
- “Instead, the leveling, spells, weapons, and equipment, etc. are really window dressing for the core match-3 gameplay.”
- “The only negative is that once you nail down your strategy, gameplay can begin to feel repetitive.”
- “First things first: the game is incredibly slow compared to its predecessor, both in character movement on the map screen and within the gameplay itself.”
graphics
22 mentions
45 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the updated visuals and anime-style effects during battles, while others criticize the overall quality and feel as mediocre compared to previous titles. While it is considered one of the best-looking match-3 RPGs, some reviewers feel that the focus on graphics detracts from gameplay improvements. Overall, the graphics are described as nice but inconsistent, appealing to a specific demographic.
- “The updated graphics are great.”
- “Graphically, this game is the best looking match 3 puzzle RPG.”
- “Great storyline, awesome graphics; you'd be mad to not get this.”
- “However with Puzzle Quest 2, there was a lack in quality of game graphics and just the overall feel of the game was that of mediocre.”
- “Horrible artwork”
- “The graphics and sound in the game are average, and there are some nice effects that play across your screen anime-style when you choose to attack with your weapon, and when the enemy does too.”
music
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as having high production values and fitting the fantasy theme well, though it is often noted as repetitive and not as memorable as the soundtracks from previous titles like Puzzle Quest and Puzzle Kingdoms. While some players appreciate the sound effects and overall implementation, many prefer the music from the original game on PS2. Overall, the music is competent but lacks the standout quality that would elevate it further.
- “I actually downloaded those soundtracks and find myself listening to them quite often because they are just that great.”
- “The score fits the fantasy theme of the title perfectly and does its job competently, yet I have to say it's still not as great as the musical scores in Puzzle Quest and Puzzle Kingdoms.”
- “Quite high production values, good music (though the music in the previous game was better) and quite varied gameplay which is fairly addictive and engrossing if you like this type of game.”
- “Repetitive music, interesting mechanics, meh story.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect in Puzzle Quest 2 is widely criticized for being tedious and monotonous, lacking the engaging elements present in the original game. Players find the repetitive nature of clearing mobs and the mini-games for loot quality to be shallow, though some admit it retains a certain addictive quality despite its grindiness. Overall, the experience is described as a mix of frustration and compulsive play.
- “You will too, unless you find literal hundreds of tedious Bejeweled games back-to-back a rousing experience.”
- “Puzzle Quest 2 is incredibly tedious, stripping out any pretense of a story, so you just clear out floor after floor of mobs, with nothing to break up the monotony.”
- “The introduction of mini-games to determine quality and quantity of loot gets tedious fast.”
replayability
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its rich content and the effective integration of RPG and puzzle elements. While single-player and multiplayer modes enhance the experience, the lack of multiplayer engagement for some players may limit their overall replay value. Overall, many users find the game to have a substantial amount of replay potential.
- “I love puzzle games as well as shooters, RPGs, RTS, and about any other thing you can think of... oh, Sims, yeah :) but seriously, this game seems to have a lot of content and plenty of replay value, single-player and multiplayer, although I've never played a multiplayer game yet.”
- “RPG and puzzle elements have been layered together very nicely, and there's just a ton of replay value.”
- “This definitely takes away from the replayability of the game.”
monetization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions in its initial version, but users strongly advise against the iOS and Android versions due to poor monetization practices that detract from the experience.
- “Basically has everything I look for in a puzzle-based mobile game without the microtransactions, which I've heard are present in some later entries.”
- “Firstly, avoid the iOS and Android version of this game; it has awful monetization requirements.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the first Puzzle Quest is characterized by light-hearted, witty dialogues that complement its engaging gem-puzzling and RPG elements, contributing to an overall satisfying experience. However, it lacks the depth of humor found in companion interactions, as there are no quirky characters to accompany players on their journey.
- “The first puzzle quest was a light-hearted mix between gem puzzling and RPG, a better than average fantasy story, and humorous short dialogues rounded up to a deeply satisfying whole.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is enhanced by unique character designs set in a supernatural historical context, adding depth to the traditional match-three gameplay. Players appreciate how these elements enrich the overall experience, making it more engaging than typical genre offerings.
atmosphere
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere has shifted from a grand and immersive experience to a more mundane and repetitive setting focused on pest control, leading to a sense of grind and lack of motivation for players.
- “The gameplay is much more polished and varied, but the grand atmosphere of the first game has been replaced with a mundane pest control theme, making it feel like a grind with no motivation whatsoever.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The optimization in the game is heavily reliant on player performance in a bejeweled-like mini-game, which determines the outcomes of combat, tests, and rolls. This mechanic has received mixed feedback, as it can create a disconnect between traditional gameplay and the puzzle element.