Charm Tale Quest (2016)

Developer: Puzzle Lab
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced puzzle game where you carefully match colored gems on a shifting board to outlast unusual foes.

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What players say

Players describe a simple match-3 game that chains gems and pits you against AI opponents, but the final boss is widely considered unfair and the whole thing wraps up in around 5 hours. Some enjoy the casual pace for children, while others call it a bland mobile port that costs too much.

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