Once players get oriented with the interface, they can take the full PQ test - solving 100 puzzles in five hours. You can enter the online ranking system after taking the 100 Puzzle Test. You can also take quicker tests where you solve five puzzles in 10 minutes. Themed puzzles (single-move, reasoning, trap, fewest move and advanced) boost your skills in specific areas faster if you want to work on weaknesses for getting higher scores.
The game’s game play engine makes you work hard for each victory, especially through hazards like laser beams and other characters who can make you restart your current puzzle. You might find shortcuts in other puzzle games, but you should try to finish the puzzle even if you’re doing bad, otherwise you’ll likely be penalized for using ‘trial and error’ strategies.
Highly recommended for the high replay value (more than 250 puzzles plus 10 unlockable puzzles), difficult challenges and brainpower exercise – definitely worth the $29.95 price. The game is based off the studies by Professor Masuo Koyasu of Kyoto University.
PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.
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