Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure

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Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Puzzle Quest 3 - Match 3 RPG" is a Role Playing game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with an interesting plot and exceptional gameplay. The game offers awesome graphics and a variety of challenges that require grinding. The game invites players to return to a world of heroes and dragons in the legendary fantasy series.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 480 reviews

story33 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and engaging, with interesting mechanics and a variety of battle scenarios.
The graphics and music are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The game offers a lot of content and can be enjoyed without spending money, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

The game has significant issues with crashing and connectivity, making it unplayable for many users.
Progression can be extremely slow and grindy, often requiring players to spend money to advance effectively.
The monetization model is heavily criticized for being predatory, with overpriced in-game purchases and a reliance on microtransactions.

story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The story in Puzzle Quest 3 has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, while others criticize it for being unoriginal and poorly written compared to earlier titles in the series. Many fans of the original games express disappointment, feeling that the story lacks the charm and depth that made previous installments memorable. Overall, while some players find the storyline enjoyable, others view it as a weak aspect of the game, overshadowed by monetization issues and gameplay mechanics.
- “Absolutely love the game, and for once I actually liked the story too!”
- “I was looking for a matching game with some fun battling/RPG elements to make it more interesting and instead I found a full-fledged RPG with a serviceable story, interesting world-building, and likable characters that just happens to have a well-developed collection of classes and mechanics based on matching.”
- “Engaging storyline and upgrading.”
- “If I had to pick a downside, it would be the same as 99.99% of mobile games: trying to use a story as a sad excuse to go forward. The writing is really bad, the story is unengaging, and filled with brick-level charisma NPCs.”
- “The ridiculously unproportional opponent stats in the game's story progression give me the impression that this game has become a money grab.”
- “There is very little that can be said in the way of similarities between this and the first two Puzzle Quest entries.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
47%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics and a unique twist on the match-3 genre, though it suffers from grindy progression and some frustrating anti-fun elements like timers and limited character options. While many players appreciate the strategic depth and RPG elements, concerns about performance issues, repetitive gameplay, and mobile monetization tactics detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game retains a solid core that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “They added a nice twist to the match-3 gameplay to make it more compelling.”
- “Fantastic and engaging moment-to-moment gameplay so far.”
- “Really fun game that keeps me entertained with good gameplay, graphics, and story.”
- “The gameplay still consists of 'loading...' 50% of the time.”
- “It has the makings of something good, but utterly destroyed with an evil anti-grinding mechanic in the form of timers to unlock chests, unless you know... pay with crystals.”
- “The grid is too small, gameplay is repetitive, story is stiff, no good player vs. player options, etc. huge battery drainer.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
22%
43%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and the initial lack of pay-to-win mechanics. However, recent updates have introduced aggressive microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, leading to frustration among users who feel the game has shifted towards a cash grab model. While some enjoy the gameplay without intrusive ads, many criticize the high costs of in-app purchases and the overall monetization strategy as detrimental to the experience.
- “Addictive, fun, and very friendly monetization practices so far.”
- “No ads, no energy limits (except from certain bonus mode), real-time co-op with friends, nice and long story.”
- “No ads or pay to play.”
- “Expect to see ads for upselling packs and gems constantly.”
- “Perhaps that comes with free to play with a heavy dose of monetization, but ultimately it just isn't fun to play.”
- “A fun puzzle game ruined by long wait times and greedy microtransactions.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their high quality, smoothness, and attractive design, particularly in 3D scenes. However, some users criticize the graphics for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and battery drain, while others feel the art style does not live up to previous iterations. Overall, while the visuals are often described as phenomenal, technical problems and a lack of nostalgia dampen the experience for some players.
- “Graphics are phenomenal, it's easy to make multiple moves, and I'm enjoying figuring out game mechanics and nuance.”
- “The graphics are super smooth and I love the 3D chat scenes.”
- “Graphics are amazing with an interesting storyline.”
- “All of that is overshadowed hugely by the poorly optimized graphics, huge battery drain, always online requirement (god help you trying to play single player in poor signal areas!) and the multiple season passes and fake currencies you have to manage just to play.”
- “Game is quite unstable in higher quality (S22 Ultra), have to lower it - still draining too much battery, graphics are almost at minimum.”
- “A dumbed down version of the original with childish graphics and shiny animation.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often seen as excessive and frustrating, particularly due to timers and the need for specific materials. While some players find the grind manageable and even enjoyable, especially with engaging mechanics, many express dissatisfaction with the mobile free-to-play model that encourages prolonged grinding and microtransactions. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding is expected in RPGs, its implementation here can detract from the overall experience.
- “Every enemy is a stat check, attacking every turn no matter what to ensure you can't progress without grinding.”
- “It has the makings of something good, but utterly destroyed with an evil anti-grinding mechanic in the form of timers to unlock chests, unless you know... pay with crystals.”
- “Progression is very grindy and you eventually reach a point where you need lower-level materials but you've outleveled the content and you can't get them very easily anymore.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and composition, featuring a diverse range of instruments and dynamic elements that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers, including professional musicians, highlight the talent of the composer and the engaging soundtracks that contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment. While it may differ from the original game's music, it stands out as a major positive aspect in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The music in this game is awesome, and the composer they hired to create it is very talented!”
- “You have organ to solo cello, crescendos and diminuendos to modulations to the final battle of epic awesomeness music.”
- “It's really good, and I'm a professional musician.”
- “It is too different from the original game, both graphically and musically, to really tickle my nostalgia.”
- “The music does not resonate with me and feels out of place compared to the original.”
- “While the graphics and gameplay have improved, the music fails to capture the essence of what made the original great.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring during matches and glitches that can prevent players from loading their accounts. Many users report having to uninstall the game due to these persistent problems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It freezes about every third match, so you can't make matches (at least it saves where you were).”
- “I had an account where I maxed my level on the shaman, had legendaries, finished the story, and was starting to side quest, but the game glitches, so I had to uninstall it because it wouldn't load my game.”
- “The only thing is if I try a different character to play, it freezes and closes the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game faces notable performance issues, particularly on devices like the Redmi 12, where overheating is a concern. Reviewers suggest that improved optimization is necessary to enhance gameplay and attract a larger player base.
- “The only negative is the performance issues on my Redmi 12.”
- “It gets overheated very quickly, so I suppose the game could use some optimization.”
- “PQ3 should be better optimized to attract more players.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted as a strong point, with players appreciating the helpful and funny chat feature. While the initial learning curve can be a bit complicated, the comedic elements contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The game is awesome, the chat is so helpful and funny. It can be a little complicated when starting, but you get assistance to understand.”
- “Kinda funny”

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Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure is a casual role playing game.

Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure was developed by 505 Games Srl.

Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Puzzle Quest 3: RPG Adventure is a single player game.

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