Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords attempts to marry characteristics of
traditional RPGs with the pick-up-and-play mechanics of a casual puzzle
game -- and succeeds.







Challenge of the Warlords is a brand new, genre-bending title that ups the ante
on traditional puzzle games by incorporating strategy, role-playing elements and a
persistent storyline. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to
save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane as gamers engage in battles fought by
means of competitive, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three
gameplay modes: Single-player, Instant Action or Multiplayer. Victory will advance
a player's customisable hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more?ultimately
rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and deepening their immersion into the richly
diverse world. The game's remarkable mix of classic puzzle gameplay and an abundant
suite of characters, customisations, spells, companions, tameable monsters and more
provides a fresh take on the puzzle genre that offers endless hours of replayability.
Designed specifically for handheld gaming systems, Puzzle Quest can be enjoyed in long
or short doses, cultivating a casual but deeply satisfying and compelling gameplay experience.








Key Features

Innovative Gameplay Style - Strategy and role-playing elements that function harmoniously
in the puzzle gameboard setting offer a refreshing twist on classic puzzle gameplay,
fostering an exceptional depth of investment and enjoyment.

Head-to-Head Gameplay Mechanism - Competitive, turn-based gameplay encourages you to plan,
think and strategize against opponents instead of just react like most traditional puzzle
games; game difficulty and progression are related to outsmarting your enemies as opposed
to difficulty increasing solely through level progression.

No Penalty for Losing - If you experience defeat, you are still awarded experience points
as well as partial gold and then encouraged to try again; this allows constant progression
and avoids any feelings that invested play time is wasted.

Continuous Reward System - At every turn, you will acquire helpful companions, collect or
cast powerful magic spells, gather informational "rumors," and obtain items like weapons,
armor and money to advance your hero.

Short or Long-term Play Sessions - Play in long or short doses since the depth of the game
does not waver according to the length of a gameplay session; each battle ranges from 3-10
minutes.





Three Distinct Gameplay Modes Offer Unparalleled Replayability -

Single-player: Battle against the computer AI as you embark on more than 150 challenging quests
Instant Action: Jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level up your character without
participating in quests

Multiplayer: Battle live opponents via wireless connectivity on both the PSP? (PlayStation®Portable)
system and the Nintendo DS handheld system
Create and Build a Hero - Choose from two male and two female avatars in each of the four character
classes-Druid, Knight, Warrior and Wizard-to create, develop and customize your ultimate hero.
Build Your Own Empire - Build an empire as you capture cities, build castles and gain a party of
companions that will aid you in battle.