Puzzle Strike

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 40 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Puzzle Strike is a deckbuilding puzzle game inspired by Puzzle Fighter, where players try to avoid filling up their gem pile. The new Steam version offers improved graphics, cross-platform play with iOS, and even-playfield competition. Challenges can be issued to Steam friends, and the game is designed to hold up at the expert level with thousands of games.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Puzzle Strike offers a unique blend of deck-building and puzzle-fighting mechanics, providing a highly interactive and competitive experience.
  • The game features a well-designed 'gem pile' health system that adds depth and strategy, making it engaging for players who enjoy tactical gameplay.
  • The digital adaptation is praised for its ease of use and accessibility, allowing players to enjoy the game without the setup required for the physical version.
  • The user interface and overall presentation are criticized for being unattractive and lacking polish, which detracts from the gaming experience.
  • Many players find the learning curve steep, with a confusing tutorial that fails to adequately prepare new players for the complexities of the game.
  • The online community is sparse, making it difficult to find matches, and the AI is considered weak, limiting the single-player experience.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by intense action and accessible mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play. The deckbuilding format is enhanced with competitive elements and a unique crash gem mechanic, creating a dynamic experience that feels more engaging than traditional formats. However, some players express a desire for improved options in chip selection and a more intuitive interface to enhance strategic depth.

    • “It had intense action, simple, pick up and play gameplay, memorable visuals and music.”
    • “With Puzzle Strike, the deckbuilding format is evolved to be more competitive and aggressive, with its fascinating crash gem mechanic making the game feel more like a bar fight than 'multiplayer solitaire' as some of Dominion's detractors call it.”
    • “Good deck building mechanics that punish being too aggressive and not thinking about your next move, while giving you reasons to not just hoard buying chips.”
    • “This game either needs a chip drafting stage before the game starts (adding to gameplay length, unfortunately), or it needs to let you see the random bank and then pick your character (this is how the remaining fans currently run tournaments).”
    • “The mechanics are solid as the game is known for its deck-building elements, but can that do enough despite an interface that's lacking in several areas?”
    • “I do wish there were some options in terms of gameplay regarding the choosing of chips in the bank, because it would have helped address some interesting issues of siding the bank to the host player's advantage.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their memorable visuals that complement the intense action and simple, accessible gameplay, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “It had intense action, simple, pick-up-and-play gameplay, memorable visuals, and music.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its intensity, complementing the action and enhancing the overall experience, while also being memorable and engaging for players.

    • “It had intense action, simple pick-up-and-play gameplay, memorable visuals, and music.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, making it one of the most enjoyable board games available.

    • “One of the most fun board games on the market, with ridiculous amounts of replay value.”
  • stability1 mentions

    While users appreciate the slick user interface, they report experiencing numerous technical glitches that affect overall stability.

    • “There are ample technical glitches, but the UI is totally slick.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
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