Tag: Puzzle Games

Tomb Raider Remastered – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

Tomb Raider Remastered – PS5 Review

Lara's back and better than ever in the latest release in Tomb Raider Remastered, developed and published by Aspyr. Revisit Tomb Raider 1, 2 and 3 with updated graphics and a whole new lease of life for modern consoles. Welcome back to her humble abode. Grab your pistols and your medpacks and prepare to rediscover the legend of Atlantis, the Dagger of Xian, and the Polynesian artefacts as our aerobic adventurer makes her way through the stories that defined a generation of PlayStation games back in the 90s. Tomb Raider Remastered is available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch. Check out some of our other PlayStation reviews here! Gameplay One of the most memorable things about Tomb Raider, for me, was the control system. On Playstation, it wasn't bad once you reali...
Please Touch the Artwork 2 – PC Review
PC Reviews

Please Touch the Artwork 2 – PC Review

Please Touch the Artwork 2 is a point-and-click puzzle game from Belgian solo game developer Thomas Waterzooi. He has been involved in past game projects such as Divinity Original Sin and Hitman. Made in only six months, the game follows on from its predecessor with graphical improvements throughout. The game released on 19th February 2024 on PC and mobile. Tactile Tactics and Painty Pointers The game revolves around paintings, namely paintings of iconic Belgian painter James Ensor whose works featured expressionism and surrealism. It is a way for us to interact with his paintings, giving a more comprehensive look at them and discovering his creative works.  Gameplay What better way to appreciate art than to be inside art. From the off, I noted the pointer has become a long ske...
Song of Nunu: A League Of Legends Story – Xbox Review
Xbox Reviews

Song of Nunu: A League Of Legends Story – Xbox Review

Song of Nunu is a breathtaking adventure game that delves deep into the heartwarming bond between a young boy named Nunu and his yeti companion, Wilump. Developed by Tequila Works and Published by Riot Forge, this game is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and discovery that will leave players with a sense of warmth and fulfilment. It teaches players valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of never giving up, no matter how difficult the obstacles may seem. Nunu and Wilump's journey is not just about saving the village from darkness; it is also about the power of believing in oneself and the strength that comes from standing by those we care about. Though the game ends on a cliffhanger, there even being an achievement stating "It's not over". We may nev...
Inscryption – PC Review
PC Reviews

Inscryption – PC Review

Inscryption, Developed by Daniel Mullins Games, Published by Devolver Digital. Inscryption is available on PC via Steam and GOG as well as on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S The game is very fun and has a hidden ARG (Alternate reality game) inside of it made by its creator Daniel Mullins. Inscryption It's more than just a card game I found the game to be a lot of fun and had a lot of fun playing it. Let us know in the comments below which of the four scribes was your favorite if you played it as well! Gameplay The gameplay is very simple at first and very easy to learn. There are three modes strangely. One is a new game where you start the story from the actual beginning. One is a continue where you continue a strange game left...
Teardown Deluxe Edition – PS5 Review
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Teardown Deluxe Edition – PS5 Review

Teardown by devs Tuxedo Labs and published by Saber Interactive is a voxel art-style game that have you destroying things. Working as a demolition service you quickly fall into the world of heists whereby you need to cleverly think about how best to solve the puzzle that lies before you. While it will require brute strength to pull off, there is a method to the madness! The ultimate game to take out your frustrations on Smashing things is always fun to do, especially when you are not the one who is clearing up the mess. Teardown comes in 3 variants. There is the standard base game, deluxe that includes 2 of the latest DLCs and Ultimate which will have 2 further DLCs by the end of 2024. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, I got to play the Deluxe edition that was recen...
Chessarama – Xbox  Review
Xbox Reviews

Chessarama – Xbox Review

Chessarama is a Chess-based Puzzle game releasing on the Xbox Series and Steam on the 5th December 2023. Developed by Minimol Games, and published by Minimol Games and Hawthorn Games. Chessarama manages to coax creativity out of one of the oldest games in history, satisfying players even if they’ve never picked up a pawn. Chessarama – Fit for a King Minimol's latest was a finalist in the BIG festival for Best Brazillian Game, made it into the official selection for six other festivals, and even partnered with the Champions Chess Tour. After joining the world’s biggest online chess tournament, the game is finally releasing on Xbox and Steam this month. Even for a novice like me, this run up to launch has got me raring to give it a go! If you’ve played this game tell us what you thou...
Three Minutes to Eight – PC Review
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Three Minutes to Eight – PC Review

Developers, Chaosmonger Studios, aim with their latest game, Three Minutes to Eight, to give us gamers "an ever-evolving gaming experience, mimicking a borderline state of mind that teeters on the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible yet remains elusive." An exciting and bold mission statement. The game was released on 31st October 2023, available on all consoles and PC. I got the chance to play through the game recently.  Time to get down to business Three Minutes to Eight is a side-view pixel-art adventure/mystery where the gamer can either point-n-click or use a controller to move around. These kinds of games were so well made and popular that they've stood the test of time. This game goes to show the style and genre aren't going anywhere soon. Do you enjoy these kinds ...
A Tiny Sticker Tale – Switch Review
Switch Reviews

A Tiny Sticker Tale – Switch Review

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a Casual Puzzle game releasing on the PC and Switch on the 4th October 2023. Developed and published by Ogre Pixel, a six-person indie studio based in México. Combining charming art, cute characters, and a well-realised central sticker mechanic to create a short, though sweet, experience,  A Tiny Sticker Tale is perfect for gamers looking for a cosy time in front of the screen, if a bit short. A Tiny Sticker Tale – A game with a-peel! Ogre Pixel’s latest effort caused a stir on Kickstarter, finding itself fully-funded within two hours! By the end of the campaign, A Tiny Sticker Tale had over 700% of it’s original target, and had found it’s way onto Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love” page. So I was more than interested to take a closer look! Gameplay Our jour...
Limerick: Cadence Mansion – PC Review
PC Reviews

Limerick: Cadence Mansion – PC Review

Limerick: Cadence Mansion is a first-person horror puzzle game. Collect Relics, solve intricate puzzles, fight off monsters, and evade the grasp of the name-sake deadly marionette named Limerick. Developed by Jenito Studious LLC, a solo developer named Daniel Hall, Limerick: Cadence Mansion is out and available on Steam for £24.99. Not Quite a Jigsaw, But Definitely a Puzzle You awaken in a cell with no memory, name, or idea why you're here. A chipper-sounding floating robot outside, named P-Bo, is somewhat taunting you and warning you about his bad-tempered master, who you later acquaint as Limerick. Once you're released, you're left to explore your surroundings to find means of escape and hopefully some answers. Gameplay Before you begin Limerick: Cadence Mansion, there are three...
Bilkins’ Folly – PC Review
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Bilkins’ Folly – PC Review

When is a pirate not a pirate? When they’re a ‘treasure hunter’, of course! Sailing, swashbuckling and grog is all fine and dandy, but finding long lost booty is the meat of the matter. Of course, most modern pirate-themed games include this, as they should. But often it’s with the aid of a detailed map, HUD and quest markers. Bilkins’ Folly by Webbysoft takes it firmly back to basics, embracing the maps, methods and mania of a true treasure hunter. Percival Bilkins is the young heir of a line of famous treasure hunters, eager to live up to the family name. His mother and grandfather disappeared when he was just a young boy. Now of age, he sets sail with his faithful dog Drayton on a quest to find them. But a dreadful storm finds the pair shipwrecked on a deserted island without bearing...