- September 19, 2019
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
While the series may not be anywhere near groundbreaking by this point, Puzzle Quest still returns to its roots in strong fashion with all the previous content and more on the Nintendo Switch, making it great for prior fans and newcomers alike.
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The Original Match 3 RPG is back and better than ever before! Experience the game that started it all, now for the first time on Nintendo Switch! The totally remastered Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns features the original Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, the expansion Revenge of the Plague Lord, and a whole bundle of new quests, spells, classes and items created exclusively for this vers…






- Engaging and strategic puzzle-solving combined with RPG elements adds depth and progression.
- Offers a wealth of content, including new quests and classes, making it appealing for both veterans and newcomers.
- Maintains a solid gameplay experience without any free-to-play elements, providing a satisfying and straightforward experience.
- Performance issues on the Switch, particularly in docked mode, can detract from the experience.
- Some puzzle types can be frustrating, and luck plays too significant a role in victory.
- Graphics and presentation feel dated, with low-resolution assets impacting the overall visual experience.
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by a successful blend of match-3 puzzle mechanics, RPG elements, and combat, offering a wealth of content and customization options. While the experience is engaging and satisfying, some players note that it can become repetitive and overly reliant on chance. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre, particularly those who enjoyed the original title.
“Perfectly combines match-3 puzzle gameplay, combat, and RPG elements, with loads of content to master, new expansion, and online multiplayer.”
“Built for the Switch's undocked mode, plays well in docked mode as well, straightforward but satisfying gameplay, engaging and meaningful mini-games.”
“Classic match-3 gameplay mixed with RPG progression, with a wide variety of spells and gear to customize your character.”
“Victory depends too much on chance; one-note gameplay gets dull after a while. The story and presentation are serviceable, but don’t add much.”
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
The 15-year-old game still holds up without any free-to-play elements.
70%Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns Review
While the series may not be anywhere near groundbreaking by this point, Puzzle Quest still returns to its roots in strong fashion with all the previous content and more on the Nintendo Switch, making it great for prior fans and newcomers alike.
80%Matchmaker --- Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns review
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns is a good combination of addictive puzzle gameplay and RPG character-building. While it will likely play best to fans of the 2007 original, its central mechanics are still fun, if a bit dated. Despite sometimes slow battles that don’t always mesh its puzzle and RPG sides well, Puzzle Quest is still worth a look for fans of puzzle games.
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