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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreRPG, Puzzle
Developer1st Playable Productions
PublisherD3 Publisher
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesSimple DS
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a role-playing game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by 1st Playable Productions and published by D3 Publisher. It blends RPG and puzzle elements.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

It is part of the Simple DS series; on the DS you can also try Flushed Away. The series also appears on other systems with Flushed Away (GBA). 1st Playable Productions also made Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force, GoPets: Vacation Island and Disney Princess: Magical Jewels for the DS.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Turn Count Always 1/Low222A736C 00000001
Allow Illegal Moves1204C986 00002034
Quests Never Fail1209CA0C 00002601
AI Doesn't Cast Spells02027C04 20002000
Captures Never Fail1202D5C8 00002400 1202D7C2 00002400
Forging Costs 1 Anvil (L+RIGHT)94000130 FDEF0000 2214DC34 000000FF D0000000 00000000

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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords walkthroughs & guides

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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords FAQ

When did Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords come out on the DS?

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords?

It was developed by 1st Playable Productions and published by D3 Publisher.

Is Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords multiplayer?

Yes. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords supports up to 2 players.

How long does Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords take to play?

As a role-playing game, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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