Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was a unique, inventive game that combined the addicting qualities of Bejeweled with classic RPG elements. The game’s innovative mix was unique at the time, however, as much as I enjoyed many aspects of the game it wasn’t without its problems. Fortunately, Puzzle Quest 2 improves on the original in almost every way.
An updated navigation interface allows you to move your character around in an isometric view, with both characters or enemies prominently displayed on each screen. You can explore the areas you visit, as opposed to only being shown a cut-scene in that given location. Each quest in the first game felt disjointed; there was a clear break between going out on a mission and watching the story unfold. Puzzle Quest 2 eliminates that divide and helps to actively involve you in the world. The new interface also gives the game’s minigames an actual purpose.
