Hey, guys and gals, I'm the developer of Puzzlewood Quests, a brain-training RPG. I recently converted the game from Freemium (ads + IAP) to Paid ($1.99), and I wanted to share the reasoning behind that, as some folks have found it interesting. Originally, I had planned on Puzzlewood Quests being completely free forever, and I would make money off the In-App Purchases of gold, characters, and puzzle packs. After 8 months of trying that, it just didn't provide enough income, so I decided to try something different. The new version has been retooled to be a much more satisfying game experience. There is no IAP. (I never liked it anyway.) The magical items are much more reasonably priced now, so there is no need to buy gold. All the characters are unlocked, so everyone can enjoy Lilian’s storyline from the start. All the puzzles are unlocked, so you have every one of the 16 game types available. Each enemy gives you more xp, so you level quicker with less grinding. And there are no ads. (I really didn't like the ads.) I have removed the free version from the app stores. If you’ve already made In-App Purchases in the free version, don’t worry — you can keep that version, but it won’t show up in the store for new players. They will now only see the premium version. Overall, I think this is a fantastic update, and it’s how the game should have been. I’m calling it Puzzlewood Quests Premium Edition, and it's available for $1.99 on the App Store and Google Play. App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puzzlewood-quests-premium/id1071308959?mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.downcastsystems.puzzlewoodpremium&hl=en Thanks, Dave Haynes https://twitter.com/downcastsystems Puzzlewood Quests Premium Downcast Systems LLC A role-playing, brain training game where you fight enemies by solving as many puzzles as you can before the enemy attac… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsA role-playing, brain training game where you fight enemies by solving as many puzzles as you can before the enemy attacks! "With the fun game play, great story line, and mind-bending puzzles, this app is definitely worth the download. 96/100" - App Happy STANDARD FEATURES - 630+ enemies to pit your brainpower against - 9 worlds - 18 game types - 70+ job titles to earn based on your mental progress - 30+ magical items (health potions, cheese of time, armor, weapons, etc.) - Customize your hero with 4 different skills to upgrade (Intellect, Strength, Defense, Luck) - Multiple characters with unique storylines - Kid Mode for ages 4-7 with simpler puzzles, and limited required reading (Jack and Adriel) An epic puzzle adventure featuring games like: - Color Match - Missing Letter (Hangman) - Mini Sudoku - Word Scramble - Word Search - Word Math - Math Star - Math Operations - Find the Enemy/Knight - Finish the Jigsaw Puzzle - Divisible Numbers - Match the Shadow - Maze - Counting Dice - Counting Coins - Card Matching - and more! Do you have the brain of an emperor? Or a scullery maid? Information Seller:Downcast Systems LLC Genre:Puzzle, Word Release:Jan 07, 2016 Updated:Mar 27, 2024 Version:3.1.1 Size:61.4 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (13) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal indalico Well-Known Member Aug 25, 2011 660 0 16 ohio #2 indalico, Jan 9, 2016 I never knew this existed. I've taken PRNPLTHRLAKT. Thanks. This is pretty cool. Brain training type games with an RPG type game. I'm not finding the puzzles to be difficult, but there's a time pressure to solve (and attack) before the enemy attacks. I like the variety in puzzles to do. elmogallen Well-Known Member Jan 9, 2016 85 0 6 #3 elmogallen, Jan 9, 2016 The puzzles get significantly harder as you progress through the worlds too. Thanks for checking it out! Valentia Well-Known Member Patreon Gold Jan 20, 2009 618 1 18 Female Retired! California #4 Valentia, Jan 9, 2016 Last edited: Jan 9, 2016 Yay, for premium! This looks like my sort of thing. If I noticed it when it came out I likely ignored it because I'm not a freemium fan. I'm glad you made it premium and I'm glad I saw it. A suggestion: Add a link to the download in the App Store. I found it by searching, but easy clicking might mean more downloads. $1.99 seems a very fair price and I'm always happy to add an interesting premium game to my collection. Valentia Well-Known Member Patreon Gold Jan 20, 2009 618 1 18 Female Retired! California #5 Valentia, Jan 9, 2016 Last edited: Jan 9, 2016 This is extremely enjoyable! Clever, fun, interesting and different. And I really enjoy your sense of humor! Well done--I'm having a lot of fun! If anyone is hesitating, it's totally worth the small cost--I'm glad I bought this. A few details, after playing for an hour: A nice variety of fun mini-games/puzzles. Clean, attractive graphics. Charming humor. You can use the the coins you gather in-game to buy the ability to skip the sorts of puzzles you don't like (I haven't yet encountered anything I don't like, so haven't tried it). Dev, I think you could well have left that as an IAP! It's really consumable IAPs and timer passes that people hate. Stuff like a one-time ability upgrade is fine, and a nice way to support a developer. Well, back to the game! Repulsa Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2015 1,584 81 48 #6 Repulsa, Jan 9, 2016 I love this game, I decided I couldn't wait to buy it later and I have been playing it non stop for the past hour. I have always struggled with math and as an adult avoid it every chance I get but I have yet to use the orb to turn off any of the math games. I think it's good to give the rusty old cogs in my brain a good cranking great job on this one Valentia Well-Known Member Patreon Gold Jan 20, 2009 618 1 18 Female Retired! California #7 Valentia, Jan 9, 2016 I'm glad you couldn't resist! It really is a lot of fun. elmogallen Well-Known Member Jan 9, 2016 85 0 6 #8 elmogallen, Jan 10, 2016 Thanks, everyone! I couldn't be happier with the comments in this post. I updated the original post to include direct links to the app stores. NOEN Well-Known Member Jul 31, 2012 3,245 0 0 U.S. #9 NOEN, Jan 10, 2016 Wow! This is the fist I've heard of this. Wizard_Mike Well-Known Member Mar 17, 2011 1,294 0 36 Texas #10 Wizard_Mike, Jan 10, 2016 Last edited by a moderator: Jan 10, 2016 Wow! Had I known about the game before, I surely would have played it. I'm not even taking the time to read the other posts here, I'm just going straight for a purchase. Love the concept of this, so gotta show my support! Yerti1 Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Aug 8, 2012 301 0 16 #11 Yerti1, Jan 10, 2016 Downloading now, impressions later. Valentia Well-Known Member Patreon Gold Jan 20, 2009 618 1 18 Female Retired! California #12 Valentia, Jan 10, 2016 I am now an Herb Strewer. *preen* I've been playing most of the evening. SO much fun!! Snooptalian Well-Known Member Sep 12, 2009 1,936 8 38 #13 Snooptalian, Jan 10, 2016 Looks awesome. Downloading now. Too bad Game Center is still broken to access those features, but that's not any fault of the dev... rezn Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Mar 8, 2014 862 6 18 Male Coder/Keyer in medical ICD 10 Reno, NV #14 rezn, Jan 10, 2016 Last edited by a moderator: Jan 10, 2016 This looks pretty damn cool. DanTheAzn Well-Known Member May 31, 2013 59 0 6 #15 DanTheAzn, Jan 10, 2016 Hopefully a decent puzzle game for my phone! Downloading now eventide Well-Known Member Jun 17, 2012 241 0 0 #16 eventide, Jan 10, 2016 Will get this tomorrow when I'm traveling. Thank you for your candor and I'll happily support your decision to make this premium. Leegames Well-Known Member Jul 1, 2010 1,083 0 0 Ex. game journalist and EiC now PR Denmark #17 Leegames, Jan 10, 2016 Supporting premium, clicking buy. Now I hope it is as fun as the comments let me believe. Tone1978 Well-Known Member Mar 15, 2011 118 0 0 #18 Tone1978, Jan 10, 2016 Bought. Puzzle rpg and premium , im all I'm lol. Never heard of this before either.. Thanks guys Tony Mattosai Well-Known Member Jan 11, 2010 227 6 18 #19 Mattosai, Jan 10, 2016 I guess it's a game for native english speakers ? word puzzles etc ? or can i play this game with my limited english level ? Seems interesting anyway elmogallen Well-Known Member Jan 9, 2016 85 0 6 #20 elmogallen, Jan 10, 2016 It's really more for native English speakers, but if you can make it through the first few enemies and buy the Orb of Nope, you could turn off the puzzles like Word Scramble that require knowing English words. Most of the other puzzles don't really require it. 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I never knew this existed. I've taken PRNPLTHRLAKT. Thanks. This is pretty cool. Brain training type games with an RPG type game. I'm not finding the puzzles to be difficult, but there's a time pressure to solve (and attack) before the enemy attacks. I like the variety in puzzles to do.
The puzzles get significantly harder as you progress through the worlds too. Thanks for checking it out!
Yay, for premium! This looks like my sort of thing. If I noticed it when it came out I likely ignored it because I'm not a freemium fan. I'm glad you made it premium and I'm glad I saw it. A suggestion: Add a link to the download in the App Store. I found it by searching, but easy clicking might mean more downloads. $1.99 seems a very fair price and I'm always happy to add an interesting premium game to my collection.
This is extremely enjoyable! Clever, fun, interesting and different. And I really enjoy your sense of humor! Well done--I'm having a lot of fun! If anyone is hesitating, it's totally worth the small cost--I'm glad I bought this. A few details, after playing for an hour: A nice variety of fun mini-games/puzzles. Clean, attractive graphics. Charming humor. You can use the the coins you gather in-game to buy the ability to skip the sorts of puzzles you don't like (I haven't yet encountered anything I don't like, so haven't tried it). Dev, I think you could well have left that as an IAP! It's really consumable IAPs and timer passes that people hate. Stuff like a one-time ability upgrade is fine, and a nice way to support a developer. Well, back to the game!
I love this game, I decided I couldn't wait to buy it later and I have been playing it non stop for the past hour. I have always struggled with math and as an adult avoid it every chance I get but I have yet to use the orb to turn off any of the math games. I think it's good to give the rusty old cogs in my brain a good cranking great job on this one
Thanks, everyone! I couldn't be happier with the comments in this post. I updated the original post to include direct links to the app stores.
Wow! Had I known about the game before, I surely would have played it. I'm not even taking the time to read the other posts here, I'm just going straight for a purchase. Love the concept of this, so gotta show my support!
Looks awesome. Downloading now. Too bad Game Center is still broken to access those features, but that's not any fault of the dev...
Will get this tomorrow when I'm traveling. Thank you for your candor and I'll happily support your decision to make this premium.
Bought. Puzzle rpg and premium , im all I'm lol. Never heard of this before either.. Thanks guys Tony
I guess it's a game for native english speakers ? word puzzles etc ? or can i play this game with my limited english level ? Seems interesting anyway
It's really more for native English speakers, but if you can make it through the first few enemies and buy the Orb of Nope, you could turn off the puzzles like Word Scramble that require knowing English words. Most of the other puzzles don't really require it. The story and descriptions are in English, though.
