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Puzzle Chronicles
By Infinity Plus Two, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Nintendo DS
- PlayStation Portable
- role-playing video game
What it is
Puzzle Chronicles is a puzzle and role-playing game from Infinity Plus Two, set in the Ashurin Empire. The story sends a hero against beasts and warriors in pursuit of vengeance for atrocities committed against their tribespeople. Combat uses an active puzzle mechanic, joining puzzle play with RPG strategy and adventure. Players can explore dungeons for equipment and treasure, develop a persistent hero across several modes, and customize combat with weapons, armor, and battle skills. Five mini-games offer additional puzzle challenges and can unlock items and abilities. Versus mode supports local or online puzzle battles, and Steam lists both single-player and multiplayer. The game also has Steam Achievements, partial controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Steam lists Windows as its platform, while the broader platform list also names PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation Portable. Its Steam release date is April 21, 2010.
What players like, and what they don't
- Puzzle combat with RPG progression
- Local or online Versus battles
- Five mini-games
- Steam Cloud support
- Family Sharing support
- Steam lists Windows only
- Controller support is partial
Who it suits
It suits players who want puzzle-based combat combined with RPG progression, equipment, and dungeon exploration. Players seeking competitive play can consider its local or online Versus mode.
Puzzle Chronicles joins active puzzle combat with a persistent hero and several play modes. Its Windows Steam listing and partial controller support are useful platform details to weigh.
