It’s been two years since we were introduced to Marvel Puzzle Quest – a game that gave flavour to RPG Puzzling and brought Marvel Characters to life. From the past year, we were introduced to Boss battles, new charged tiles, character abilities, and 5* characters. As we enter the 3rd year, what’s next for the players? – For new and experts alike, what will we expect? Who do we see next?
As one who anticipates every new concept of the game, I am eager to know what the DEVS have in the table right now for the next year of MPQ. Recently, Command Points were introduced and as the game progresses and evolve, there are more things to be improved and developed. From Dark Reign to the ALL NEW ALL DIFFERENT MARVEL, the game has kept up with the time and ensured no gets one left behind.
A. Characters – We have had HITS and MISSES with the current characters and continuous balance occurs to maintain the playability of the game. I am excited on who will be included in the roster for the following year. Do we get to see familiar old faces? New and younger version of heroes? What do they have in stored for us? New tiles? New powers? New abilities? New concepts? How will they blend in? Below are some of who I hope to see and I think should be considered for MPQ.
- Doctor Strange – I think he is long overdue. He is the Master of Magic and I can’t wait to see how he will add new GAMEPLAY to MPQ. A new SPELL tile perhaps? When activated, he can’t be stunned? Or he does COUNTERSPELL? Increase, decrease damage? The possibilities are endless. MAGIC, I hope will come soon.
- Gambit – He has been the consistent Fan Favorite and yet he is nowhere to be found. I thought that the Charged Tiles were a sign for his arrival, but hey, can’t lose hope!
- Rogue – If you have Gambit, I see Rogue not so far away. I think her powers are really a game changer. DEVS maybe preparing on how she would SAP the POWER or AP? Of the enemies.
- Ghost Rider – Because, why not? We would love to have him even if it’s not Halloween. Right? Right?
- Yellowjacket – What’s Antman for if Yellowjacket’s not in the game? Oh, for story purposes only. Hahaha
- Dazzler/Jubilee – Because seeing fireworks is fun? Hahaha. They’ll bring more jubilation and brightness I guess.
- THANOS, APOCALYPSE – No, not the playable one, but the levels of ULTRON and GALACTUS. Boss battle 2.0, why not? Or if we are EVOLVING, release 6*? Oh shut up and take my money! (Devs: Ehem, sorry, can’t buy their covers.)
- War Machine – A trustworthy pal and a different shade of Iron Man. So I see a Gray/Black Armour instead of the usual Yellow/Red hahahaha.
- Goblin – Because Spidey needs another villain. I want to see pumpkin bombs…. Yes Osborn is in, but in action please.
- Namor – Underwater hero. Sounds cool.. And he’s one of Marvel’s first heroes.
- Kitty Pride – Because she’s supposedly popular? Haha. But she can pass through walls and bullets will not hit her.
- Nightcrawler – Another Fan Favorite, his teleportation powers may mean new concepts for gameplay. He transports then steals the enemy’s AP or tactics and use them in his advantage.
- Iron Patriot – I believe he is supposedly been there since the first year, but why? Why are you not still existing? The Dark Reign story has ended, Avengers had Fury, but Dark Avengers….
- Jessica Jones – Hi Luke Cage!
- MODOK - Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing. Need I say more?
- Abomination – Hi Hulk. Here. I. Come. Hulk is not only the big guy now. What you say?
- Sabretooth – Because we already have FOUR Wolverines. But not a single Sabretooth.
- KANG – Another Boss suggestion. Time Travel. Beat Heroes. Kill.
- Red Skull – Just he and his SKULL. Nuff said.
- Emma Frost – A love triangle brewing. What you said Cyke?
- Angel – Because he’s the only one not included in the Original X-Men. F4 is already complete.
- Amadeus Cho – Because he was already teased. So he is already a SURE SHOT.
- Hercules – Hail to Hercules! We need him. Hmmm. Not so bad..
- Magik – No not like the 1st on the list but the sister of Colossus. She definitely has it
Not to mention: Spider Gwen, Miles Morales, Nova, Quasar, Ronan, Drax, and INHUMANS!!!
B. Concepts/Gameplay – I remember in the first year that there were boosts for X-Men members or Dark Avengers, but were later removed. They can return I guess…Environment tiles changed to Team Up Tiles… I think, with the growing number of characters, there can be new concepts to be developed. It may be complicated but SYNERGIES may come to play.
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Synergy – A new concept. You get % increase in attack or health when you team up with an enemy, or friend or romance or team member. Say if I play with Thing, Mr Fantastic, IW or HTorch, I get 10% increased health because they are all part of F4. Same with X-Men. Or if I put Daken and Wolverine they get increase because they are FAMILY related. Another, if you play with Elektra, Kingpin, and Daredevil you have there RIVALRY, ROMANCE etc. Or Storm plus Black Panther – Romance. This sounds FAR from REALITY but it amps up the relationship of CHARACTERS in the game. It gives a new meaning to them and you will be able to choose who to play with. And also, NEXT CHARACTERS to be released will now be considered closely to see what effect they have in the existing characters and what relationships to be built. I think this sounds fun…
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New Tiles – Like for Doctor Strange, new SPELL Tile. Or if we can introduce POISON, draining health (But we need first someone who POISONs hahaha). CONFUSION – instead of hitting the enemy, you hit yourself.
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New storyline – Since there are new characters in play, I believe new storylines will come soon! Dark Phoenix Saga? Why not?
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One on One PVP Battle – Similar to Crash of the Titans but on the PVP level. Easier gameplay, better rewards, harder ranking.
I love this game and has played with Android, iOS and Steam. And even there are a few glitches, hits and misses, I am still looking forward on how the game will evolve and how it connects with the recent developments in the Marvel Universe.
Lastly, we as players, hope for fewer glitches, downtime and server errors. Yes, we hear you (Adventure Time Puzzle Quest, and Magic: The Gathering is coming), but we expect that MPQ will certainly not be left out. But hey! Thank you for the teasers, that keeps us anticipating and also for reaching out to players’ needs, wants and suggestions. MPQ, to infinity (or to the 3rd year rather) and beyond!
