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"Puzzle & Dragons Z" is a role-playing game developed by GungHo Online Entertainment for the Nintendo 3DS, originally releasing in Japan in 2013. As a console adaptation of the massively popular mobile game "Puzzle & Dragons," it blends traditional monster-collecting mechanics with strategic match-three puzzle combat. Players drop orbs on a grid to trigger elemental attacks while exploring dungeons and evolving their creature roster. Unlike its free-to-play mobile predecessor, this title was released as a standalone, premium retail package.
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Puzzle & Dragons Z ranks #34 of 145 in the Tile Matching Game ranking, behind Candy Crush Friends Saga, ahead of Gems of War.
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What type of game is 'Puzzle & Dragons Z'?
It is a role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS that blends deep monster-collecting mechanics with match-three tile puzzle combat. Players drag and match colorful orbs on a grid to trigger attacks from their collected monsters.
Who developed and published 'Puzzle & Dragons Z'?
The game was developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment. It was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 as a standalone counterpart to their massively successful mobile game.
Does 'Puzzle & Dragons Z' play like the original mobile game?
While the core match-three combat is similar, the 3DS version features a fully explorable overworld, towns, and a dedicated story mode. It shifts the focus away from the mobile version's freemium gacha mechanics to a traditional RPG progression.
Was 'Puzzle & Dragons Z' released outside of Japan?
Yes, it was eventually localized and released in Western territories in 2015. In North America, it was bundled physically with 'Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition' for the Nintendo 3DS.
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