Puzzle And Dragons X: A Role-Playing Game Fusing Match-3 Puzzle Solving and Monster Raising Adventure
The Puzzle And Dragons X whitepaper was released by GungHo Online Entertainment in 2016, aiming to explore the potential for expanding its IP into the console gaming sector following the huge success of the mobile game Puzzle & Dragons, and to offer players a brand-new adventure experience that combines role-playing with strategic match-3 gameplay.
The core design philosophy of Puzzle And Dragons X can be summarized as "integrating deep RPG elements and exploration mechanics into classic match-3 gameplay." What makes Puzzle And Dragons X unique is its "dual version" setup (God Chapter and Dragon Chapter), which provides different story perspectives and exclusive monsters, introduces a "Soul Pet" collection and nurturing system, as well as the "Dragon Caller" adventure storyline; the significance of Puzzle And Dragons X lies in its successful adaptation and enhancement of the popular mobile IP Puzzle & Dragons into a console platform gaming experience, laying the foundation for the IP’s diversified development.
The original intention of Puzzle And Dragons X was to provide fans of Puzzle & Dragons and new players with a more immersive and story-rich world experience, while expanding the IP’s audience and gameplay boundaries. The core viewpoint articulated in the Puzzle And Dragons X whitepaper (or its core design philosophy) is: by deeply integrating "strategic match-3" and "role-playing," achieving a balance between "easy to pick up" and "challenging," thereby creating a rich gaming experience that "continually attracts players to explore and grow."