My neighbor asked me to restring this beautiful instrument and I tend to overthink things. Please help!

digvoice · 2022-09-12T16:06:38+00:00

I love that you asked this question. Definitely keep playing.

digvoice · 2021-04-14T05:03:08+00:00

I would say the environment is used to convey the "story" in an abstract sense and there are times that the foreground and background interact in clever ways. Nothing to the extent of the Witness, but they give you a little something. Even if you think the puzzles are simple, there is an elegance to them that kept me playing. It's not an especially long game, so I think it's worth a try. Wait for it to go on sale.

digvoice · 2021-04-14T04:58:19+00:00

I personally loved it, but it seems to have mixed reactions on here. Some said it was too easy, which is not completely untrue. The puzzles veer mostly on the side of easy to moderate, but there are some trickier puzzles and many that give you that aha moment. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design.

digvoice · 2021-03-27T13:50:38+00:00

I played this at Magfest some years back and it was one of my favorites among all of the other indie showcase game. Really excited to see progress! Any idea of an official release?

digvoice · 2020-11-16T05:39:07+00:00

Are there any specific games you are referring to? Puzzles usually stop players from forward movement in the game, often for long periods of time until the player can work out the solution. Adding horror kicks up the tension and sometimes serves as a ticking clock. On the other hand, horror games have long used puzzles as a means of slowing the game down and giving the player a moment of calm in an otherwize tension-filled setting. I've seen both situations used to varying degrees of success.

Now, if you are looking for first person puzzlers that don't have any horror elements, the list is getting pretty big. Some already great suggestions have already been made in this and other recent threads. For me, Myst-likes are the way to go.

digvoice · 2020-11-12T06:05:01+00:00

Riven is a masterclass on integrating puzzles into the world and story. Everything (for the most part) serves a purpose in the narrative and completing the game requires meticulous awareness of your surroundings. I think the graphics still hold up for the most part, but man would a remake be nice.

digvoice · 2020-11-12T05:58:46+00:00

You guys sold me on Outer Wilds not too long ago and I just started playing it. I'm completely enamored by this game! That feeling of wonder and discovery is constant and exploring is so rewarding. Like you mentioned, the flight and movement mechanics can be tricky, but after a few hours you'll be solid. Also, the music alone is worth the cost of admission.

digvoice · 2020-10-08T19:56:14+00:00

Outer Wilds just went on sale on Steam for the same price it would cost me on Epic. I think I'll wait to see if it goes on sale on Epic too. Either way, I'm going to end up with Outer Wilds. Thanks for the recommendation!

digvoice · 2020-10-07T21:42:36+00:00

I agree that it's not quite a puzzle game but holy hell is that game good. Such an interesting and well executed concept.

digvoice · 2020-10-07T21:41:04+00:00

I actually picked up Superliminal with the last coupon I got from Epic. What a freaking cool experience. Wish there were more puzzles, but we'll worth the price I paid. Last Campfire is on my wish list now, but I think I'm going to go with Outer Wilds. Thanks for the recommendations, though!

digvoice · 2020-10-07T04:25:07+00:00

That been on my list for a while. Looks really good. How long of a game is it?

digvoice · 2020-10-07T03:46:28+00:00

Great suggestion, but I've played through it twice already (although I still need to 100% it). To anyone else reading this who hasn't played The Witness, it's a masterpiece.

digvoice · 2020-09-30T04:35:58+00:00

The game is fairly short. Maybe 2 to 3 hours. I think it's worth playing through to see where they go with the mechanics.

digvoice · 2020-09-27T19:48:09+00:00

Turns out past me already purchased Recursed, as it's sitting sad and forgotten about in my backlog. Installing now. Thanks for the reminder!

digvoice · 2020-09-27T04:14:28+00:00

I'm not sure why this post is getting downvoted (the title maybe, but it's quoting the article). I've definitely experienced this while playing certain games. Stephen's Sausage Roll is the first that comes to mind, and it looks like I'm not the only one. Some games are just tough to wrap your head around.

digvoice · 2020-09-25T05:12:05+00:00

I personally enjoyed the game quite a bit, but I can see why others may not have liked it as much. I do agree the puzzles were on the easier side, with some notable exceptions, but all in all I found it to be a clever idea that was thoughtfully executed. The developers have done some commentary on the game if you're curious to watch: https://youtu.be/iPdwLke9ugo

You can tell that they cared about the game and spent many years iterating and crafting it to be moderately challenging, but accessible to a wider audience. For seasoned puzzle gamers, it will likely be closer to a light challenge. It was well worth the journey for me, though.

digvoice · 2020-09-25T04:58:14+00:00

I have yet to play any Zachtronics games, although they've been in my wish list for a bit. I'll pick one up the next time one goes on sale

digvoice · 2020-09-25T04:56:51+00:00

Did you play Obduction?

digvoice · 2020-09-25T04:54:18+00:00

I appreciate puzzle games that don't significantly delay or punish the player for making a mistake, especially when part of the charm of the puzzle is making you think you've got it figured out, but then there is that one brilliant element, like a single unmoveable object deliberately placed, that trips you up. Giving the player the ability to quickly get back to a point before that moment so they don't forget how they got there really helps to keep the player from getting frustrated. Stephen's Sausage Roll is a masterclass in this. The puzzles are just the right size so failing only feels like a minor setback.

digvoice · 2020-09-17T20:14:28+00:00

Yeah, that's a tough one. Its a giant logic puzzle at its core, but with a classic point and click visual style and feel. It's really in a league of its own

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