Match up shiny gems and damage your enemies

Enjoy a well written story line unified by the characters

Form a team of mixed humans and monsters to win every battle

From the studios of 505 Games comes their latest match-three puzzle/battle game, Gems of War which is a highly polished and well written title that's a great follow-up to their previous success, Puzzle Quest. In this game, players will need to collect and strategize by equipping their heroes with weapons and armor while utilizing their unique skills to defeat bosses that stand in the way.

There are many chances to show your strength as you participate in weekly events and PvP tournaments to win exclusive prizes. But if you prefer to get help throughout your journey you can also team up with friends, join guilds and work together to unlock features in game. But no matter which path you choose, there is a long journey ahead so be prepared to go through a huge number of quests, all of which have its own unique storyline and amazing rewards that make it all worth it.

Set on an 8x8 grid, players are introduced to the different colored gems that represent fire, health, magic, earth, attack and armor. By matching these gems, the player is able to score points against their opponents and can also give themselves extra points which can heavily influence the outcome of the game. This immediately introduces the strategy of thinking ahead to plan moves ahead of the game and can also set defensive strategies for those who pay close attention to the board.

The aim is to train and level up your army of warriors, mages and other characters which can be used in battle. Up to four heroes can be chosen and played at a time, able to be switched freely as their powers become available. However, the game will be over if all four members of your team die but as long as one stays alive, there is a chance to win the game.

Furthermore, stamina is a key resource that players need to keep up as it depletes with every game played. These then refill over time and players have the option to speed up the refill process by paying with in game currency or cash. There are some drawbacks to the game however, as Gems of War seems to charge a whole sum of gold for every match which is quite unbalanced compared to the small bits of gold handed back to you after winning victories. But while most elements of the game costs a lot of money to get going, this game’s monetization system doesn’t render the game unplayable. In fact, Gems of War’s match-three gameplay is really quite addicting and will help you look past the issues with money.

The graphics used in Gems of War is very detailed with rich and dark tones of colors, emphasizing that this is a serious match-three game and not the usual kiddy type like candy crush saga. Vivid imagery is also ever present in the designs incorporated all throughout elements of the game, from the cards to the backgrounds. This really sets the environment that players can expect to play in and the orchestrated background music is a real seller. Just listening to the intensity of the music really adds on to the gaming experience the game has to offer. With flawless visuals and amazing music to further fuel the battles in this free-to-play game players will be immersed every minute.

All in all, Gems of War is another great addition to anyone who takes their match-three games seriously. Stepping over the conventional means of the genre, this game is able to take matching to a whole new level. With so many things to do and a considerable amount of stages to unlock along with an engaging storyline to follow, this is one game you can’t go wrong with. Don’t waste any more time and grab this game while it’s free and start your new journey with Gems of War today!