Handhelds are synonymous with puzzle games - and rightly so. The pick up and play nature of the games, coupled with the portability of the system makes for a marriage made in silicon heaven. But which of this year's puzzling triumvirate is the best?
And the nominees for PSP Fanboy - Best Puzzle Game of 2007 are:
Crush
Zoe Mode | Sega
Crush is a strange game in that it doesn't subscribe to social norms. It is a puzzle game that is masquerading as platform game. If this wasn't enough to warp your mind enough while you're playing it, the trippy music and the ability to "crush" the levels into a 2D playing field from any side will leaving you scratching your head and calling the nearest shrink at your earliest convenience. Well, not really - but it is pretty trippy. Zoe Mode | Sega
Puzzle Quest
Vicious Cycle Software | D3 Publisher
Another game that combines two genres together. Puzzle Quest is a hybrid of RPG and puzzling elements which, at first, sounds a bit strange. Despite that, however, it has been hugely successful and can now be bought for almost any system under the sun. Puzzle Quest works well to provide a fun experience for both hardcore and casual gamers - as any good puzzle game should.Vicious Cycle Software | D3 Publisher
Worms: Open Warfare 2
Team 17 | THQ
Technically an "Artillery Game", we're sticking Worms: Open Warfare 2 into the puzzle category because of its great new puzzle mode, which requires you to think logically in order to progress. The latest in the great Worms series that started way back in 1994, Open Warfare 2 takes the franchise into the realm of multiplayer portability - both offline and online. Worms has been quality since the beginning and great fun, too. We're happy to nominate it for Best Puzzle Game of 2007.Team 17 | THQ
Stay tuned to PS3 Fanboy on December 27th for the winners. Best of 2007 image based off of work from Studio469.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
12-19-2007 @ 3:16PM
jnavasard said...
My fave this year was PQ2.
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12-19-2007 @ 4:00PM
Akamaru said...
Crush takes my vote. It was awesome and actually had a decent storyline
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12-19-2007 @ 4:47PM
Andy said...
Man, toss up between Crush and Puzzle Quest. Crush was a better puzzle game, but PQ is more addictive and is a longer game.
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12-19-2007 @ 4:47PM
clankman said...
Crush for me.
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12-19-2007 @ 5:28PM
Service_Games said...
Crush... hands down!
SG
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12-19-2007 @ 7:23PM
Snailking said...
Crush, no contest.
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12-19-2007 @ 7:52PM
runemaster said...
Puzzle Quest.
Best puzzle games ever created by mankind.
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12-19-2007 @ 7:54PM
Hashbrown_Hunter said...
Crush FTW
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12-19-2007 @ 9:43PM
ultrasur1 said...
Crush no contest, as has been said. No other game like it.
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12-19-2007 @ 10:19PM
Rodec said...
Crush is my vote... But i spent more time playing puzzle quest...
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12-19-2007 @ 11:53PM
maskedrose said...
PUZZLE QUEST!!!!!!
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12-20-2007 @ 12:30AM
theMediaman said...
I love Puzzle Quest, but I waited until it came out for PC. The left-right-up-down controllers aren't as effective for a game like that.
My vote goes to Crush. It should also win if you have a category for "Most Innovative Game"
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12-20-2007 @ 1:53AM
Mr.ESC said...
Crush PWNS
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12-20-2007 @ 3:03PM
Alien said...
Worms is not really a puzzle game .
Oh , and the best is Crush :D
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12-22-2007 @ 1:20PM
Payne said...
Crush owns
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