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This is the full PC demo for Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, the science fiction themed puzzle role-playing game hybrid. The demo includes single player campaign and instant action modes. However, players will not be able to save their heroes, advance past level 5, or travel to more than the first few star systems. The full game is expected to release in February.

Download Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Demo (132 MB)

Gamespot writer Ricardo Torres recently had the chance to go hands-on with the PC version of Neopets Puzzle Adventure, a Neopets / Puzzle Quest hybrid. After their time with the casual title, Gamespot confessed to being "downright shocked at how well the blend of Puzzle Quest and Neopets is working out."

Players will be able to choose from over 12 different species, each with typical RPG stats such as strength and defense. After customizing your character's name and appearance, you'll be able to explore the world of Neopia. A diverse landscape spanning various cultures, Gamespot's jaunt "featured an Asian theme, but there will also be a tropical island and pirate, desert, and futuristic locations."

Combat is loosely based on Othello, with the player flipping markers on each battlefield to his color. Collecting gems allows the player to use either a sword or a shield, each offering different benefits. Gems can also be used to "unleash your Petpets--pets for your Neopet--which function as spells. You can equip several different pets, each with its own unique attacks that you can level up via a minigame." Over 150 different Petpets can be found in Neopets Puzzle Adventure.

Gamespot walked away from the preview with positive feelings, stating that "Infinite Interactive's ridiculously addictive Puzzle Quest formula looks to be a smart fit with the license," which should be good news to RPGers who might otherwise be inclined to turn away from the casual-oriented game. Gamespot also stated that, according to Capcom, the PC version will definitely feature online play.

Neopets is the cute web based kids game with lots of cuddly creatures to collect and play with. Soon the franchise will expand into more genres thanks to publisher Capcom and developer Infinite Interactive (best known as the creators of the Puzzle Quest series) with their just announced game Neopets Puzzle Adventure.

The game, which is currently scheduled for release this winter for the PC and other platforms, is actually based on the classic board game Reversi. With 150 pets, over 150 quests and a number of mini-games, it looks like this will have a bit more depth than the normal puzzle game. Once more, players can earn special codes by achieving certain goals in the game. Those codes can later be used on the Neopets.com web site to unlock exclusive items in the web based game. Our sister site Joystiq has a hands-on preview of the game for you to check out right now.