Embark on a sparkling adventure with Jewel Quest Deluxe

When a game’s good, we’ll often use the expression “it’s a gem of a game.” That’s not to say that the piece of digital entertainment in question is made of a precious mineral, of course, or that it twinkles prettily in the sunlight. No, we mean that its high level of quality and polish makes it stand out from the crowd.

Jewel Quest Deluxe concerns itself with all things sparkly, but it also deserves to be labelled a gem in its own right.

This puzzler sees you swapping assorted gems around on a grid, trying to match three or more. When you achieve this they disappear, scoring you precious points and – hopefully – setting off a chain reaction as the gems above drop down.

But there’s more to it than that. What sets Jewel Quest apart from other match-three puzzlers is the adventure element, with an entertaining story binding all of the levels together. What’s more, there are various tasks to complete, such as matching gems on every square of the game grid to turn the whole thing golden.

Jewel Quest Deluxe is the latest and best mobile version of the popular franchise, with a new story, improved presentation and a number of extra features. There are achievements to unlock and there’s an excellent multiplayer mode which only requires a single handset to play.

So pick up Jewel Quest Deluxe – a gem of a game in every sense.