Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Honestly can't recommend this game. Like the original Puzzle Quests it has a good storyline, interesting characters, RPG elements, crafting, and the whole smear to keep you engaged and playing....BUT.... It plays terribly on PC. I'm an older gamer who loves the older games that I grew up with, so my PC has a lot of programs and apps to make old games work, even when they shouldn't. I've tried everything I could think of, read, or watch to make the game stable and playable on PC, but it keeps randomly crashing. Funny thing is, it works perfectly on my Steam Deck, and seems to be the only thing, Steam-wise, that the game is truly stable and playable on. But most players don't buy games on Steam that can only be played on, now, a thousand dollar Steam OS handheld. As a PC game it's nearly non-functional and completely unstable. Only a worthwhile and enjoyable experience on the Steam Deck. PC players; to quote a wise man; It's dead, Jim.

Sometimes I'll die on the first turn because the AI gets a massive combo. Genius gameplay!

I like this a lot more than the main line puzzle quest. There's more to do and the gravity angle makes the actual puzzles more interesting for a while. It will get repetitive long before you finish the game, but it's worth a look anyways.

Most of the reviews here complain about the performance issues and crashes, but I'd like to mention that it's FAR worse on the DS. The game completely freezes when using PSI to escape a battle, and you can't even use your PSI to skip Leapgates. This is a bit of a hot take, but I really enjoy this game. My main gripe is that since most of the game's crafting recipes are earned randomly, you may not get the blueprint for the Acheron Ghosthip every playthrough. Overall though it's a nice game to wind down to. Obviously not my #1 fave, but it has its charms.

Game crashes constantly on Windows 11, apparently it runs on .net 3.5 runtime so it's old and buggy

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix offers an engaging blend of match-3 puzzles and RPG elements set in a sci-fi universe. The hexagonal grid and directional gravity add a fresh twist to the gameplay, enhancing strategic depth. While the variety of mini-games and ship customization options provide depth, some players might find certain mechanics, like the leapgate hacking, a bit repetitive. Overall, it's a fun and challenging experience for fans of puzzle-RPG hybrids.