Then there's the problem that when all moves are made and the board is deadlocked, the game basically resets, wiping out all your mana in the process. Once again... this isn't very fun at all, and they really should've found an alternative way to handle this.
Graphics and sound are pretty standard for an Xbox Live Arcade title, so don't expect anything that'll blow you away. There aren't magnificent cut scenes, and the entire game is text-based dialogue, but it's not a big deal with Puzzle Quest.
Like any RPG game, you’ll spend hours grinding around Puzzle Quest taking on challengers. If you get sick of playing lots of Bejeweled, you’ll probably want to play it in small doses, but otherwise, there’s plenty of solid puzzle fun to be had here. Add in online play, and you’ll find even more reason to keep playing the game.
Puzzle Quest is one of the more expensive Xbox Live Arcade titles out there, but it’s one of the best games on the service right now. Like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Bomberman Live and Pac-Man: Championship Edition, this is something every Xbox 360 owner should consider buying. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great game.
Pros: Amazing amount of depth. Jumping in is easy if you know how to play Bejeweled.
Cons: Many of Bejeweled's problems are still here.
Puzzle Quest is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB for Suggestive Themes. This game can also be found on: Nintendo DS, PC, PS2, Wii, Mac, and PSP
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