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Puzzle Kingdoms
By Infinity Plus Two, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- Nintendo DS
- role-playing video game
What it is
Puzzle Kingdoms is a puzzle and role-playing game from Infinity Plus Two, released in 2009. Players guide troops across a map, capture cities and build armies led by commanders as they seek to save Etheria. Gem matches on the board damage enemy forces and build mana, which can be spent on attacks. Planning matters both on the board and in directing forces across the map. The game is listed for Windows, Wii and Nintendo DS; its Steam release is for Windows. Steam features include multiplayer, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Strategy First is the publisher. The game’s setting and objective frame its puzzle play around a conflict threatening the world, while its army-management and map elements add strategic decisions alongside matching gems.
What players like, and what they don't
- Gem matches damage enemies and build mana.
- Players command troops across a map.
- Armies are led by heroic commanders.
- Steam lists multiplayer and Steam Cloud.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
- No controller support is listed.
Who it suits
Suited to players who want puzzle matching tied to troop movement, city conquest and army management. Multiplayer is listed as a Steam feature.
Puzzle Kingdoms combines gem matching with map-based attacks and army management. Its listed platforms include Windows, Wii and Nintendo DS, with Steam features such as multiplayer and Steam Cloud.
