When it comes to handheld gaming I generally tend to gravitate towards RPGs and Puzzle games. RPGs are great for drawn out roadtrips or relaxing out in the sun while Puzzle games are great for those shorter gaming spurts when you're just looking to occupy some time. This is probably one of the reasons why I'm drawn to games like Lumines and the original Fire Emblem.

When I first heard about Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical. Claiming to deliver "classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil" I was expecting something similar to Puzzle Fighter.

Boy was I wrong.

Unlike Puzzle Fighter, where fighting was just a backdrop, Puzzle Quest mixes traditional RPG fare with a puzzle game that is as challenging as it is fun.
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