Zynga today announced the launch of Puzzle Combat, a new match-3 game from the studio behind Empires & Puzzles. The casual title will see you competing in PvP battles, collecting new heroes, and building a sprawling base camp – along with the usual puzzle-matching shenanigans.
Puzzle Combat is said to feature more than 200 unique heroes, many with their own skills and abilities to help you in battle. Beyond the usual hero-collecting and base-building, PvP and PvE content seems to be a big draw, with "extensive PvP raid seasons" that offer exclusive rewards and a "cooperative alliance game mode" that sees you and your allies facing off against rival teams.
“Puzzle Combat gives players the rush of commanding the ultimate squad of heroes, all through the familiar fun of a match-3 experience,” said Jose Saarniniemi, Managing Director of Small Giant Games. “By combining key elements of Empires & Puzzles with a new, modern combat-themed game design, Puzzle Combat immerses players in a dynamic, action-packed virtual world filled with zombies. Following today’s release, we expect Puzzle Combat to build a community of engaged gamers with additional themes and upgraded features designed to appeal to players around the world.”
In other words – if you liked Empires & Puzzles, you'll probably like Puzzle Combat.
Puzzle Combat is available for free on iOS and Android. You can learn more about Zynga's latest title by checking out its official Facebook page.