We understand that trailers for puzzle games, even ones with strong RPG elements, aren't exactly titillating. With very few explosions, no dialogue, and the repetitive swapping of multi-hued bricks, the odds are somewhat against them. If you never played the first Puzzle Quest, the above trailer will probably look as bland as eating toast at a Kenny G concert -- however, those who have gemswapped their way through the Challenge of the Warlords understand the fancy-tickling capacity of this debut Puzzle Quest: Galactrix trailer. With looks at the new hex-based gameplay, the massive galaxy the game takes place in, and the new visual aesthetic, this one video should be enough to cause visions of hexagons to dance in your head until the game's Q1 '09 release.
Reader Comments (12)
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 1:37PM (Unverified) said
Here's a post I made on 360fanboy:
Why is there no PSP version, and where is the online for the DS? Portability was the making of this series. Sitting in-front of a television isn't really the same as going into your briefcase and pulling out a handheld.
I would prefer a PSP version, but I suppose I'll get the game on the DS, even without the online play.
Why is there no PSP version, and where is the online for the DS? Portability was the making of this series. Sitting in-front of a television isn't really the same as going into your briefcase and pulling out a handheld.
I would prefer a PSP version, but I suppose I'll get the game on the DS, even without the online play.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 2:31PM (Unverified) said
I couldn't agree more. I don't have a DS though. The game was a better game on PSP.
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Posted: Jul 13th 2008 4:26PM (Unverified) said
I couldn't disagree more. The Xbox 360 version was frequently described as "the definitive" version of the game last year, and if I have my facts straight, it's also the copy that sold the most. While I can see this game's benefits in portable form, the original Puzzle Quest was more than deep enough to warrant extended play sessions, and greatly benefited from the higher resolution.
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Posted: Jul 13th 2008 5:24PM aMac said
The stylus input of the DS version made it THE version for me. I tried the Xbox demo and found navigating with a conventional pad much too restricting.
You really can't match the speed of play you can get going with the DS version (although I'm sure mouse input is almost as good on the PC version. Just about.)
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You really can't match the speed of play you can get going with the DS version (although I'm sure mouse input is almost as good on the PC version. Just about.)
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 1:44PM BigD145 said
This one should end up as a must have. I love the hexes being dominately pulled to the center like the planets to their sun.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 2:13PM Misfit Toy said
Wow. You made me feel depressingly bored just thinking of eating toast at a Kenny G concert.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 3:14PM (Unverified) said
You got your Puzzle Quest in my Hexic!
You got your Hexic in my Puzzle Quest!
Will these two great tastes taste better together? We’ll see.
You got your Hexic in my Puzzle Quest!
Will these two great tastes taste better together? We’ll see.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 3:44PM Keithustus said
The best version will still be the XBLA's.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 3:48PM MisterSmith said
Looks fantastic.
Posted: Jul 13th 2008 4:22PM Saria the Cat said
Ahhh! The awesome epicness that shall be held between my two little hands. And I mean Puzzle Quest, of course. This was the best next installment they could have made.
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