Back in 2007, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords tricked the world into thinking that matching colourful gems was a noble and heroic act. Now it returns as Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, complete with all the DLC and a new class, presumably because “immortal” sounded better than “quite long-winded.” It’s part RPG, part match-three puzzler, and part exercise in shouting at your television when the AI pulls off a chain combo from nowhere.
Gaming Heaven
The mix of RPG questing and match-three combat is still as clever as ever. Pick your class, wander the land, collect loot, and then bash skeletons by aligning little skull tiles – it’s like Candy Crush, but with fewer Facebook invites and more dragons. The remaster also makes sensible improvements: 4K visuals, new items, faster animations, and a “Mana Storm” that refreshes the board when no moves are left, instead of ending the fight like some sadistic quiz show buzzer.
The adventure outside the grid isn’t half bad either. Building towns, finding mounts, and acquiring new spells keep things feeling richer than your average puzzler. The Warlock class is a nice addition, and the depth here means you’ll often feel smarter than you actually are.
Gaming Hell
The AI occasionally behaves as though it has struck a deal with some dark deity of probability. You’ll watch helplessly as the computer sets off absurd cascades that would make Newton question gravity. Also, at 30-40 hours, the repetition sets in; there’s only so many times one can nobly match red gems before questioning their life choices.
Final Judgement
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition is the definitive way to experience this quirky RPG-puzzle hybrid. Yes, it’s repetitive, and yes, the AI cheats like a Victorian card shark, but it remains dangerously addictive. A fine way to spend 40 hours, provided you enjoy swearing at coloured tiles.
