Games on the Throne: Puzzle & Dragons

What is it?

Puzzle & Dragons is a match-3 RPG. You choose up to six creatures to accompany you and defeat other creatures as you traverse dungeons. Your creatures attack when you match different colored tiles, and you level them up between dungeons as well as get new ones.

Pros:

There’s a lot of lovely artwork to scrutinize while you fertilize.

You can hold the phone and play it in the same hand, making it optimal for playing during every part of the event.

Everything is turn-based, allowing you to take your time or take breaks when your bowels command it.

You have a few seconds to slide a single piece around, allowing you to get combos and go beyond a normal match-3 gameplay style.

You can stop playing at any point and pick it back up whenever. You won’t lose progress so long as you have an internet connection.

RPG gameplay and leveling adds cohesion and interest to an otherwise simple game.

It’s free (although it does have optional micro transactions).

Cons:

Trying to get mad combos can get tense, and you may find yourself prematurely pinching your butt bread off a slice earlier than intended.

You have to grind in order to attempt to get anything of worth or to level up your creatures.

Conclusion:

If match-3 games interest you, go for it.

If a match-3 game with RPG leveling interests you, get it.

If you like cute monstas, start all the downloadin’.

If either of those sound stupid, avoid it.