When Infinite Interactive published a playable flash version of the highly addictive puzzle-RPG hybrid, Galactrix, many wondered when the Melbourne based developer would dip their feet into the Facebook app space, where casual games like Bejeweled are raking in some serious player numbers.
Well, it looks like Infinite are making some headway there, as they've just released a demo application on Facebook of their upcoming follow-up to Puzzle Quest, Puzzle Quest 2. The demo serves as an introductory to the gem matching, spell casting nature of Puzzle Quest 2, and it's assured to get many hooked until the full release on the Xbox LIVE Arcade platform.
(press release)
US, April 29, 2010 - LOS ANGELES - Launching today for the first time ever, players will be able to match up with friends or play on their own in the Puzzle Quest 2: Mage Trainer open beta test on Facebook from D3Publisher. The Facebook application can be accessed at http://apps.facebook.com/PQMageTrainer/ or from the Puzzle Quest 2 fan page located at www.facebook.com/PuzzleQuest2 and is a prequel to the upcoming hit video game, Puzzle Quest 2 on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Nintendo DS system.
The Puzzle Quest 2: Mage Trainer application will introduce players to the basic puzzle board gameplay tactics and spells using a variant on the Sorcerer character class that is one of the four classes featured in Puzzle Quest 2. The application will serve as a demo and training tool for the novice Puzzle Quest player to get familiarized with the game and the fun of puzzle adventuring. Experienced players will find the competition stimulating and challenging as they acquaint themselves with the all new weapon attacks and uses of the purple gems that is featured exclusively in Puzzle Quest 2 while in pursuit of their friends' top score on the leaderboard.
Developed by Infinite Interactive, Puzzle Quest 2 is rated "E10+" (Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Theme) by the ESRB for Xbox LIVE Arcade and Nintendo DS. For more information on Puzzle Quest 2, please visit www.puzzle-quest.com.
About Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels using all new weapons, spells, shields and more as players make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon.