Puzzle Strike

About

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.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Puzzle Strike offers a unique blend of deck-building and puzzle-fighting mechanics, providing a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
The game features excellent strategy depth and player interactivity, making it more competitive and exciting than traditional deck builders.
The digital implementation is well-designed, allowing for easy access to gameplay without the setup required for the physical version.

The online community is sparse, making it difficult to find matches against other players, which limits the multiplayer experience.
The user interface and overall presentation feel lacking, with some elements appearing cheap and unpolished.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it challenging for new players to grasp the game's mechanics effectively.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
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 deck-building 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to have a surprising and significant amount of replayability, highlighting its simplicity and beauty as key factors that enhance the experience. It is regarded as one of the most enjoyable board games available, offering endless fun through repeated play.
- “But the game itself, I think, is simple yet beautiful, with a surprising amount of replay value.”
- “One of the most fun board games on the market, with ridiculous amounts of replay value.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by memorable visuals that complement the intense action and straightforward, accessible gameplay, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “It had intense action, simple, pick-up-and-play gameplay, memorable visuals, and music.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”