Review: Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns (Nintendo Switch)
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns combines the classic match 3 puzzle game with deep level role-playing. Match 3 or more gems of the same color in a row to gain mana used to cast spells, battle opponents, collect items and rewards, and advance in the quests!
Pros:
- Great graphics.
- 204mb download size.
- Full touchscreen support.
- Match 3 RPG gameplay.
- Opening optional/repeatable tutorial.
- 13 characters to choose from that are put into 4 difficulties-easy, medium, hard and very hard. Aside from that you also choose an avatar/portrait.
- Online multiplayer using a password/private system.
- Main quest along with many side quests and instances.
- Managing quests is easy and clear.
- Rock-solid gameplay.
- 100 new quests.
- Gameplay-match gems to power up supplies/get exp and coins and you are in a 1v1 fight.
- Chilled soundtrack.
- Earn EXP and level up to increase stats and powers.
- Gold-earn in battle and spend in towns to buy new gear/items.
- So much fun to play.
- Easy to learn.
- Play/explore how you want.
- Boss encounters.
- Deep RPG story/mechanics that are handled in a light and breezy way.
- Simple controls.
- Rumours-paid/free and these can give tips/lore on possible new quests.
- Addictive.
- Citadel-your home castle and you can upgrade and purchase new parts to unlock new bonuses and abilities.
Cons:
- Difficulty spikes.
- Slow starter.
- Graphics do look a bit washed out.
- No game speed options.
- RNG plays a big part.
- Doesn’t use new match 3 mechanics like L shapes and crosses.
- Music hardly changes.
- Slow to build cash.
- Citadel stuff doesn’t get mentioned.
- Low res images.
- Mp is very limited.
