# PUZZLE & DRAGONS STORY

> Match-3 puzzle RPG with creature collection and team building in a fantasy adventure. (iPhone/iPad app by GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-and-dragons-story/id1636844853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403963903)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 163 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.5 · 1.2 GB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2023-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-and-dragons-story/id1636844853/reviews.md

## What is PUZZLE & DRAGONS STORY?

The definitive Puzzle RPG! Embark on an epic fantasy adventure driven by match-3 puzzle play!


Recruit allies, improve your teams, and conquer dungeons!
Downloaded over 90 million times worldwide, PUZZLE & DRAGONS is the definitive Puzzle RPG.


This newest installment in the series invites players on an epic fantasy adventure.
Harness the power of Match-3 puzzle play to battle your way through deadly dungeons, recruiting and training allies along the way.


- This game is a complete standalone experience, with no social elements or in-app purchases.
Enjoy the story at your own pace, collecting and improving your creatures and teams!



・Intuitive Puzzle Play
Simply match 3 or more Orbs of the same color vertically or horizontally to erase them.
With clever Orb movement you can chain together exhilarating combos!

- Matching 3 or more Orbs commands an allied creature of the same color as the Orbs to attack the enemy.


- Matching 5 or more Orbs not only increases the power of your attack, it can also target multiple enemies at once.

- Each Orb has an associated element and another element that it's vulnerable to. Fire (Red) is weak to Water (Blue), etc.
Keep an eye on the elements and vulnerabilities of your allies and enemies to fight more effectively.




・Battle Fearsome Creatures
Matching and erasing Orbs commands your allies to attack enemy creatures.
Skilled puzzle play unleashes even more powerful attacks!


- Enemy and allied creatures have various characteristics.
For example, even within the Dragon category creatures' cuteness, coolness, and ferocity all vary widely, and each creature is equipped with their own unique abilities.




・Recruit Allied Creatures
Gather materials by encountering creatures in dungeons, then create new allied creatures.
Select your favorites and form your own unique teams!


- You'll need to create and improve allied creatures to battle past the formidable enemies lurking within dungeons!


- Adventure to gain access to new Team Skills: powerful abilities capable of enhancing your entire team that are activated by achieving certain numbers of combos, matching specific Orb types, etc.
Choose a Team Skill that plays to your puzzle matching strengths!




・Raise Your Creatures
Quest and spend resources on your creatures to improve them.
As they gain levels, allied creatures grow more powerful.


- Improved allies make an even greater contribution to the team with their enhanced attacking and healing abilities, helping you conquer dungeons.



・Story Introduction
Once home to a civilization that prospered under the protection of a goddess, the continent of Libra fell to a tragic and mysterious cataclysm.


Assuming the role of a Root Hunter, players will explore the wild continent, trying to uncover the hidden cause of Libra's devastation.



・Regular Updates
New dungeons and creatures are added frequently via content downloads and app updates.

Play through the added content to further explore a vast and mysterious fantasy land.


*See in-game notices for details.

## Key features

- Match-3 puzzle combat
- Recruit and train allied creatures
- Form unique teams
- Explore dungeons
- Story-driven adventure
- Creature evolution and improvement

## What do users think of PUZZLE & DRAGONS STORY?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgia for original Puzzle & Dragons
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Enjoyable match-3 mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying character collection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Clunky UI and controls
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility options
- 🔒 Overly difficult progression
- 🔒 Unclear mechanics and explanations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to access settings during tutorial
- Disappearing tutorial tips
- Connectivity issues with time server
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Portrait mode support
- More detailed tutorials
- Adjustable text size
- Apple Pencil support for gameplay
- Ability to replay earlier levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-and-dragons-story/id1636844853/reviews.md

### 4/5 — ランク上げがキツい

*2026-07-27*

パズドラは周回ゲーなんで、素材数とかは正直こんくらいでいいかなーとは思ってます。毎週ダンジョン更新もあるし、昔のパズドラを思い出せてほんとに楽しいです。ただランク100以降が全然上がらず、200達成がほんとに苦行です。ダンボ付きで周回しても取得経験値はたかが知れています。ここは改善いただきたいかなーと。あとパズドラゼロのように周回用の機能や縦持ち機能も欲しいです。切にどうかお願いします🙏

### 5/5 — 넘 좋은데요

*2026-06-26*

있잖아요 부탁이 있는데요
염전의 홍용도사 아키네 5~6*짜리의 상위종 넣어주세요
그리고 6* 난이도 좀 낮춰주세요 어려워요 제발요 보니까 신규캐릭터 계속 나오는 것 같은데 이 요청도 제발 들어주세요 ㅎㅎ
아키네 제 퍼드 최애 캐릭터란 말이예요!퍼드 너무 잘하고 있습니다 
그리고 신규 스토리도 넣어주세요 ㅎㅎ

### 3/5 — OK, but not OK if you know what I mean

*2026-03-19, version 1.5.3*

Yeah, sure it might seem good but it’s slow and there’s a timer. It’s not my paste yeah and then might be a final boss. Your dragons evolved into humans but it’s not good. Not that good. That’s why there’s three stars you dummy.

### 5/5 — Wowzers

*2025-12-20*

The BEST puzzle game without adds and there are a bunch of cool pets humans AND MORE!!  And if u dont like puzzles dont play this game…

### 4/5 — Drop rate up + bind immune pet when? Experience dungeon when?

*2025-12-07*

As a 2 year player, I stopped playing as much when I beat all contents, (1year ago?) Farming is fine but there is no single pet that has both rate up and bind immune is stupid. (It should have bind free and awakening free as skill)
Don’t tell me that is reserved for lv200 reward, you guys should add maybe experience dungeon (daily), maybe 5k-10k experience/day? for players to level up quickly, after lv100 it is just not worth the effort to level up.

### 4/5 — パズドラのパズル成分を楽しめるゲーム

*2025-11-17*

今更、本家パズドラを始めにくい新規や引退したけどパズドラのゲーム性が忘れられない本家引退者の受け皿として最適なゲームでした…(パズドラゼロが出るまでは)
※ゼロの方はこっちのゲームシステムがベースな上に不満点が解消されています(擬似買い切り型やドロップ率改善、マナを1種類に統合など)
手軽にパズドラを遊べるのが最大のメリットなので、本家ユーザーには物足りないと思いますし、
すまんそれって本家で良くね？と言われたら それはそう としか言えません。

ゲームシステム
本家からガチャを抜き取り、代わりに素材で生成するCS版の様なシステムを採用されています。スタミナ制もありません
コラボもありませんので、パズドラのキャラだけで完結します
そしてクリーチャーから素材、マナが落ちますのでひたすらに周回する事になります

ストーリー
結論から言いますと皆無です
なんかパズルで遊んでたら変な世界終焉系のポエム読まされたり、
知らない女神様から絡まれて自分語りしてきたり、
ボスクリーチャーに因縁付けられたりします
(上記により)宇宙猫になりながらパズルで遊んでると何か世界の救世主っぽい事になります(謎の展開)

Apple pencilについて
偶に盤面が操作出来なくなる事があります
そんな時は一旦、ホーム画面に戻ってから再開すると動く様になります

### 5/5 — Great Game!

*2025-09-30, version 1.5.3*

This is great and all, but where is the original Puzzle & Dragons? C’mon guys.

### 5/5 — 강추

*2025-06-23*

이 게임은 과거에 퍼드를 했던 사람들만을 위한 추억 선물 봇다리 같은 느낌입니다 ㅋㅋ 과거 고인물 기준으로는 난이도도 적당하고 적당히 케쥬얼 하면서도 파고들 요소도 나름 있고 역시 노하우가 있는 회사라 잘 만들었다는 생각이 듭니다만.. 퍼드 자체를 처음 해보는 사람한텐 솔직히 못해먹을 게임 일 것 같네요; 무엇보다 난이도가 너무 높아요..

### 2/5 — 敵の倒し方がわからない

*2025-05-23*

このゲームに馴染みのある人は、きっと各ステージに合う特性を持ったキャラクターがわかるんだろうが、私のような初心者には、てんでわからない。
アドバイスやヒントもなく、調べても攻略法も出てこないので、負けが続いてストレス。多少の難しさは大歓迎だが、3回程度失敗したステージでは、攻略に向いているキャラクターを教えてくれるとか、そういう救済がほしい。
あと、女性の姿形をした特定のキャラクターの胸が揺れるのが、ものすごく不愉快。低年齢向けでもあるゲームなのに、どうしてこういう表現を入れるの？本当に気持ちが悪いので、今すぐにでも直してほしい。

### 5/5 — Gotta love PAD

*2025-05-19, version 1.5.3*

While it’s a bit of a departure from the original (and deeply missed) Puzzle & Dragons, the core gameplay loop is as fun as ever. Can’t say I miss spending a fortune on stones either! 🤑

My only gripe is the landscape orientation. It’s fine for short bursts, but it would be great to have a portrait option for added comfort.

## Frequently asked questions about PUZZLE & DRAGONS STORY

### What kind of game is Puzzle & Dragons Story?

Puzzle & Dragons Story is a definitive Puzzle RPG that combines match-3 puzzle gameplay with a fantasy adventure. Players battle enemies, recruit allies, and conquer dungeons by strategically matching orbs.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The core mechanic involves matching 3 or more Orbs of the same color vertically or horizontally to attack enemies. Matching more Orbs or specific combinations can unleash more powerful attacks and target multiple enemies. Players also recruit, train, and evolve creatures to form powerful teams.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, this game is a complete standalone experience and does not feature any social elements or in-app purchases, making it entirely free to enjoy.

### What platforms is Puzzle & Dragons Story available on?

The description does not specify platform availability, but it is presented as a mobile application.

### What is the story of Puzzle & Dragons Story?

Players assume the role of a Root Hunter exploring the continent of Libra, which was once home to a prosperous civilization but fell to a mysterious cataclysm. The adventure involves uncovering the hidden cause of this devastation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2025-03-04

- Bug fixes

As always, thank you for playing Puzzle & Dragons Story.

### 1.5.2 — 2025-01-16

- Bug fixes
- Game data and balance adjustments

As always, thank you for playing Puzzle & Dragons Story.

### 1.5.1 — 2024-12-16

- Game data and balance adjustments
- Bug fixes

As always, thank you for playing Puzzle & Dragons Story.

### 1.5.0 — 2024-10-16

ver1.5.0
- Bug fixes
- New content added
- Game data and balance adjustments
As always, thank you for playing Puzzle & Dragons Story.

### 1.4.3 — 2024-08-19

- Bug fixes
- Game data and balance adjustments


As always, thank you for playing Puzzle & Dragons Story.

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