Puzzle Quest 2 (Xbox 360)

March of 2007 came and went innocently enough, but that was the same month where Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords fell into my lap (well, more specifically, my Nintendo DS). It didn't seem like too many outlets or gamers were too focused on the...

Puzzle Quest 2 isn't going to blow minds with its inventiveness seeing as how Infinite Interactive released a similar game three years ago, but it still manages to set itself apart from other puzzle games. It's a tremendously addictive title that,...

Puzzle Quest 2 is out on Nintendo DS and Xbox Live Arcade. The former has the benefit of portability and a stylus - perfect for this kind of game - while the Xbox version is prettier and has online multiplayer. Whichever you go for Puzzle Quest 2 is...

It continues the original's fantasy style mechanics, in an amped-up, slimmed-down, better-looking version that adds a new camera view as well as new quests, spells and weapons. A game that can just as easily be played all day or for only an hour, is a...

An overall better game than its predecessor, Puzzle Quest 2 expands upon and streamlines the formula to produce one of the most enjoyable puzzle games ever.

This sequel does a fine job of keeping and improving on the good parts while layering on the sort of character progression and strategy that makes you want to keep plowing ahead, long after the game would have otherwise gotten boring. Whether you want...

Hiccups aside, Puzzle Quest 2 is a fine sequel that is sure to please fans of the original as well as draw in plenty of new players. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't really have to. Combine the solid gameplay with a budget-minded retail...

Puzzle Quest 2 more than builds on the successes of its predecessors and, though it may not persuade anybody who didn't 'get' it before to join the party, it's a logical step forward for the legions of backers of the original.

Puzzle Quest 2 is a fun experience that keeps your attention for the 15 or so hours it takes to complete the game, and despite its RPG-lite approach this time around, it's a game that's easy to recommend.

The cut-scenes and animations look great on a TV and certain points in the game even feature voice acting. Overall, the XBLA version is the better visual experience for Puzzle Quest 2, but if you want the best possible experience with this game, I'd...