84
If you are a fan of PQ, Galactrix will hook you all over again. The zero gravity puzzle game is slightly more complex, and there is an entire galaxy of quests, mini-games, and characters to get lost in. Some interface hiccups mar the presentation and the visuals aren't all that impressive, but the core gameplay is rock solid. Plus, the music is fantastic.
80
Its handful of small setbacks are just about evenly balanced with its improvements though, so Galactrix still offers an addictive, puzzle-meets-RPG experience that won’t disappoint most fans of the original PQ, as well as anyone looking for an accessible game that still packs plenty of substance.
83
Galactrix succeeds in all the ways a sophomore entry should. It maintains the core approach of its successful forebear, but isn’t afraid to integrate a bevy of new ideas along the way. Not every one of these new concepts pans out, but it hasn’t lost the flavor that made so many devote themselves the first time around.
6
I really enjoy all the match 3 style games but this is actually the first one I've decided not to continue to the end. I would like to start off with the good and that I feel the gameplay for the most part is actually improved from the original puzzle quest game. The upgrades you can make to your staff and ship actually feel more immersive. Unfortunately the game suffers by major repetitive gameplay annoyances such that you never really enjoy the upgrades. Not only do you have to hack a gate, which there are many, you further have to open it directly after as well. This quickly deflates all the excitement of battle that you are starting to become immersed in. To further the disappointment the navigation screen is not defined clearly and so to proceed I found myself just randomly clicking on areas to go and see if I could advance the game. It seemed a real chore to try to find where to go and get on with the fun battles. There is a mission tab to help navigate this problem but it is a chore really to use it. In addition I found the soundtrack and sound effects of the game not very immersive and all things considered I just became bored. Essentially I feel this game has a lot of potential as the gameplay has evolved on one end and beats its inspirational counterparts but yet it turns you off unlocking too many portals to persuade you it's worth the effort. Nonetheless puzzle games are puzzle games and if you play this one here and there maybe it's doable but I wouldn't recommend this highly ahead of other puzzling games.
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
DS
Released On:
Feb 24, 2009
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
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Mixed or Average
7.0
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91
It’s this blend of casual pick up and play feel, deep, challenging gameplay and copious amounts of activities that makes this a very hard game to put down.
84
If you are a fan of PQ, Galactrix will hook you all over again. The zero gravity puzzle game is slightly more complex, and there is an entire galaxy of quests, mini-games, and characters to get lost in. Some interface hiccups mar the presentation and the visuals aren't all that impressive, but the core gameplay is rock solid. Plus, the music is fantastic.
80
The issues with loading and presentation make the predecessor, "Challenge of the Warlords" , the better of the two titles as far as Nintendo DS gamers are concerned. However, the amount of content here in Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and the difficulty of the game make it leagues better than most other titles you'll find on the portable system. Most importantly, while the rules of the main game have changed, the fun and addictive nature still come through.
80
Like peanut butter and chocolate, the combination of classic puzzle gameplay and RPG game mechanics results in something greater than the sum of its parts.
75
Galactrix reaches for the stars, but isn’t as stellar as its predecessor.
60
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a game that improves in many areas upon the original Puzzle Quest, but simply doesn't do enough to make itself anything more than a spruced up casual adventure.
40
The game would’ve been better as a stand-alone Bejeweled cart, with traditional game types like Endless, Time Attack, Vs., etc. As it stands, Galactrix adds way too much unnecessary clutter to the core puzzle game. I know that’s kind of the point, but it just comes off as being unnecessary.
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May 11, 2020
6
I really enjoy all the match 3 style games but this is actually the first one I've decided not to continue to the end. I would like to start off with the good and that I feel the gameplay for the most part is actually improved from the original puzzle quest game. The upgrades you can make to your staff and ship actually feel more immersive. Unfortunately the game suffers by major repetitive gameplay annoyances such that you never really enjoy the upgrades. Not only do you have to hack a gate, which there are many, you further have to open it directly after as well. This quickly deflates all the excitement of battle that you are starting to become immersed in. To further the disappointment the navigation screen is not defined clearly and so to proceed I found myself just randomly clicking on areas to go and see if I could advance the game. It seemed a real chore to try to find where to go and get on with the fun battles. There is a mission tab to help navigate this problem but it is a chore really to use it. In addition I found the soundtrack and sound effects of the game not very immersive and all things considered I just became bored. Essentially I feel this game has a lot of potential as the gameplay has evolved on one end and beats its inspirational counterparts but yet it turns you off unlocking too many portals to persuade you it's worth the effort. Nonetheless puzzle games are puzzle games and if you play this one here and there maybe it's doable but I wouldn't recommend this highly ahead of other puzzling games.
SummaryEnjoy a new board, new weapons, new tactics and more in this incredibly addictive puzzle gameboard battle. Collect a fleet of customizable spaceships, which endow your player with new skills and abilities, and fight in over 150 battles. Save the galaxy in your custom-made fleet of starships. Manipulate the puzzle gems in zero gravity on ... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- DS
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
Initial Release Date:Feb 24, 2009
Developer:
- Infinite Interactive
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