This game is so much more fun and addicting than I expected it to be! It's not simply a bejewled type game, it's a space RPG story with bejeleweled-type minigames instead of monster fights! There are several different types of games that are mostly connect 3+ gems of the same colour to get past the level but there are also energies you collect during fights to power up weapons against enemy ships, there are mining games where you collect different resources to sell in different systems for different prices, you gain reputations with different factions depending on who you attack and what you mine and you need to hack gateways to travel between systems by doing a timed mini-game of collecting a sequence of gems.
This game far exceeded my expectations and I would recommend this game to those who enjoy mouse only puzzle games as well as those who enjoy story-focused RPGs.
(Your character doesn't move though so the image you first choose sticks with you. My first pick had her hand stuck to her chest like some kind of bewildered ♥♥♥♥♥, I couldn't handle it had to make a new character)

I wasn't able to get into Galactrix like the previous Puzzle Quest games. They mixed up the formula and it doesn't have that same addiction factor as before. The gem movement takes some getting used to, but it does lead to more strategic gameplay like being able to prevent certain moves your opponent can make on their next turn. The different systems don't provide any heads up display information so you can't get an idea what is in the system before you visit. And the minimap doesn't even provide system names making it pretty useless. The game also crashes way too much, and each time it does I get discouraged from playing further. Nevertheless, it's still a decent RPG match 3 adventure, just a bit of a disappointment considering the other Puzzle Quest titles were so much better.

I love this game. FIrst got it on my Nintendo DS. Don't know why everyone hates it so much. It's my favorite Puzzle Quest game (including Puzzle Kingdoms and Chronicles... I've played them all.) Yes, the gameboard is different. That makes it more challenging. All the puzzle variations are more embedded in the game and keep you on your toes, especially the jump gates. And the story is interesting (unlike Kingdoms). I felt like PQ1 cheated more than this one. PQ2 seemed to cheat the least, but once you got a solid strategy/spells in place, every battle was the same. It is worth way more than 99 cents!

I usually don't like match 3 games, but this one, for some reason, I can't seem to let go.

'ah, 20 mins casual game time'... An hour later, I'm still playing. Now luckily, this isn't your normal match 3 game, you actually have to think about where you want things to fall. Now bear in mind, your playing board if hexagonal, 6 sided, and depending which 'gems' you move and how, depends on which way the gems fall.

It can be massively frustrating at times, especially if you have a decent spec ship, and the AI gets a shed load of mines on you in one fell swoop. Before you know it you're starting again. Same with the hacking and mining. At least with the hacking you can keep going back.

Crafting your parts and the ability to upgrade your craft is quite a nice touch, and the map is quite large. There's certainly more than enough to keep peeps entertained for some time.

For a simple format match 3 game, I like it.

Bought this on sale after having spent many hours enjoying Challenge of the Warlords. This game has a familiar Puzzle Quest feel but with a fresh new take on the match 3 mechanic. The game modes are challenging without being frustrating and the story board elements are amusing. The routing system between games can become a little tiresome much like previous Puzzle Quest games but the option to "buy-pass" some of this with your in game "credit" cuts the tedium down. The game has crashed a couple of times but that aside it's been a fun return to a game style I like with plenty of new elements to entertain.