Puzzle Quest 3 for Android

The game has always felt held back by an attempt to spice up the gameplay formula with the timer. Since adding the action point system, the game finally feels more like the prior Puzzle Quest games, but greatly expanded with lots of content. The p2w seems toned down a bit, but there is a big grind here that may entice you to spend. YMMV. I’m having a great time.

This game makes me sad. PQ has, traditionally, been a great match-3 RPG, with a great combo of puzzle and character-building gameplay. That’s still there, but it’s now so overburdened by annoying monetization, the joy gets buried. Win your battle? Here are your rewards! … if you have the right key. (But you can buy the keys with real money….) Send a minion to get your rewards? Great! … If you have an open spot to do it. (But you can buy another slot with real money….) Quickly teaches you that the way you ACTUALLY get your rewards is by paying for them. In the end, it’s poorly implemented, over-aggressive MTX—ripped straight from other games, cranked up to tighten the pinch, and completely mismatched with PQ3. Add to that the frequent hard locks forcing restart and the incomprehensibly bad UI, and PQ3 becomes easy to skip. Too bad, as there’s a good game buried where few will pay to see it.

The game is a great game in the beginning and middle. The adventures, PVP, daily’s, and character building are very nice. The problem is that above level 35 (max of 50) you have to use crowns for critical components (armor and weapons for every set) and that costs money. Disappointing for the long haul….

if you like match three RPG type games, this one is hands-down, the best available on the App Store. Don’t even hesitate download it and start playing. It’s completely free to play very fun. Lots of depth just get started now you won’t regret it.

This game can’t be be played while listening to something else, even if the volume is fully set to 0. Absolutely useless as a mobile game, such a stupid oversight.